Post#109 » by CharityStripe34 » Sat Mar 9, 2024 11:19 am
Glad I didn't stay awake for the second half. Inexplicable that they couldn't string together a series of stops against the LAKERS when it mattered. And I watched extended highlights of the fourth quarter, Gianni was masterful on the short roll finding open guys or scoring. I get that the whole FT% game in a tight game and all, but I honestly trust him when it's a high-stakes situation and I'm surprised Doc didn't design something for him to touch the ball late. Dame has been struggling to turn the corner on many of his drives this season and that's a bit troubling.
Russell having the greatest game of his career surely didn't help, but even when the Bucks tried doubling or trapping they were breaking down on weakside cuts. Just a sloppy defensive performance. I'm hoping it doesn't devolve into a worrying trend in this tough stretch, 'cause it could derail the season somewhat. Especially if the Cavs overtake us.
"Wes, Hill, Ibaka, Allen, Nwora, Brook, Pat, Ingles, Khris are all slow-mo, injury prone ... a sandcastle waiting for playoff wave to get wrecked. A castle with no long-range archers... is destined to fall. That is all I have to say."-- FOTIS