Bergmaniac wrote:Another impressive win. JI really is a difference maker on D, both we were doing very well on that end in this game when he was on the bench too for the most part. Suggs and Goga were really good and Black had a very solid game. Ingles had some great minutes off the bench and he was crucial in keeping it close in the first half when the others were struggling offensively.
MasterGMer wrote:I can't wait to have Fultz back. Black has 0 point tonight. If Fultz can give us 10 or 12 ppg, that is a Win for us. Also Wendell Carter too. But Goga has been great. He has a break out season for us, my friend! lol
This was a comfortable win for us anyway and largely because we were doing really well on both ends when Black was on the court, sure, he had zero points, but our offense was doing very well in these minutes (117.1), the defence was great (80.6) and he was easily our best Garland defender in this game.
In the Black vs Fultz debate, which we know is coming.
Fultz is on paper the better player while not being the best fit.
Black is the best fit, but for sure not the better player.
Blacks defense in his limited minutes has been no short then stellar. If he ever figures out offense even to Suggs level. Our backcourt will be set for the next 10 years.
The crux of this debate will come down to several things.
1) No matter what happens with Fultz. If he comes back, he has to play well to restore what value he has.
2) Black in order to justify playing Fultz will need to go back to deep 3rd string.
Our offense and defense will suffer as a result as Fultz needs the ball to play his best game. Take it or leave it.
