bwgood77 wrote:We also need to stop trying to flop or jump into guys and put up bad shots in hope for fouls, particularly our main two guys. If people bite on you, and you were not going to shoot, then you have a great opportunity for a good shot which will probably help you get into rhythmn. But this stuff just stops the game, probably kind of annoys the refs, and annoys the other team which may make them play dirtier since you are just flopping or jumping into people for fouls.
I know this happens with a lot of teams including the Clips, but our guys are known for it..not to the extent of some of the stars like Harden and Doncic, but I think it takes away from the flow as well, especially when we probably could have simply gotten a good shot, and if we don't get the call it's a wasted opportunity and we can't get back on defense as fast if our player is on the ground or argues with the official.
Defensively as well. Looking at Crowder and CP3
Crowder is out there fouling or flopping instead of just playing good solid D. If they hit tough shots on you then hats off to them but when you're bailing them out or giving them the opportunity to get past you because you flopped and expected a ref call then that's not defense.