CharityStripe34 wrote:Johnny Bball wrote:Ok someone correct me if I'm wrong.... did Doc just change their defense back to the exact same Bud style defense that gets them beat in the playoffs? Because that's what it looks like to me. They are just giving up the line again.
Wasn't the idea originally to get away from that for long term gain?
It's more match-up specific than just a basic drop defense. They employed a drop against Minnesota but went to a switch-heavy look against Philly based on personnel and it's been plainly noticeable as far as improvement. Obviously, a basic drop defense against teams like Boston and Miami would be difficult because those teams have multiple guys who thrive off shooting off of high screens. Both Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight and Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer have done pieces talking about their improvements.
The main playoff piece for them will be establishing a "Giannis @ C" lineup that will maintain solid defense without relying on the drop.
Yeah you and I think very much alike it seems. That's just crucial. I will watch the Heat and Celtic games vs Bucks because I'm interested to see if Doc can or will adapt. I think he's a little like Bud in that regard, slow to change.