Post#51 » by Pillendreher » Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:41 pm
Defensively, I think we looked much better. The Jazz played a weird kind of game* and missed some shots, but it looked like we were in the rights spots more often than not (I noticed it during a possesion in the 2nd quarter I think where they beat the first line of defense and contrary to the last couple of weeks didn't have multiple options to score because we were already in position). And even though we still gave up 15 2nd chance points, I think our defensive rebounding was excellent, especially since Adams was not always the one fighting for the rebound.
Offensively Russ was taking some horrible shots and somehow still managed to make half of his shots. He had some bad turnovers though. Schröder was great: When the guy is on, he's reallly on. Too bad it rarely happens. Shooting wise, it would be cool if our role players managed to knock down some shots. George with a very weird game. I hope he finds his rhythm soon.
*The Jazz have done fairly well with Rubio out this season. Their ORtG has been better with him out (110.9 vs 109.7) and their defense has been way better, improving by more than 7 points (107.9 to 100.6). So even though the looked a little out of sorts, I think we did well against a team that has done much better with Rubio out than active.
EDIT: Also Adams was good.
"I don't know of any player that, when the shot goes up, he doesn't want it to go in," Donovan said