Prokorov wrote:SpeedyG wrote:LOUiS-D wrote:Kustok called it. This was another gear for Russ in terms of getting to the rim. If that's his next evolution he could become a top 15, top 10 player.
Yep been calling for him to attack more all year. Love seeing that and him mixing up drives vs outside shots.
Not gonna lie he wasn't really having a good game despite the stats early on, questionable shot selection and passes early on, but damn if him (and this team) was going to let up and give up on this win.
This is playoff season for us with our schedule.
Every game counts. They knew it, and refused to let this one slip.
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Russell made some SPECIAL plays in the 4th but the one that stood out the most...
Down by 4. they had just hit a FT or scored. They tried to double team russell at half court to force the ball out of his hands... he split the double team then put their center belinka on scates and finished between 2 other kings for a layup.
God mode stuff
I think low key for me was the Dudley dagger.
He got the ball on a fast break, pump faked, and the defender had already whizzed by him and a 2nd defender really wasn't in the best position (though could have contest a bit).
In previous games? Heat check moment. Shoot, even in this game, earlier some of the threes he took were pull up contested.
And the way he was playing, he probably knocks it down anyway.
But he didn't rush, swung the ball to a wide open Dudley for a much better shot, and that was that.
Excellent read, decision, and trust with your teammates.
I know Rondae and Deangelo got a lot of attention, and rightfully so, but everyone of those five did something that helped us close games.
Dudley took a charge, helped out on Rondae. When Bagley(?) lost the ball, Rondae dove forcing Bagley to chase to the corner. As if that wasn't enough, Rodi runs in and bothers Bagley, really forcing him to scramble and eventually step out of bounds.
Play or two before that, Rondae fronted Bagley. Ball went over his head on entry pass but Graham was there to help out on the back side.
Also, Rondae on the drive to seal the win...note who was there in excellent position for tip in had he missed...
Not one...but two Nets players (Rodi and Joe).
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Bless the man if his heart and his land are one ~ FrancisM, R.I.P. 3/6/09