He's had some bad hunting, some "hitting the front rim because of rust", some "taking shots that aren't quite open"... he just needs to settle in and get rid of the bad hunting.
But, when Klay is on Game 6 mode, he should definitely be taking those off balance shots.
Yeah sometimes he seems to throw up “no hope” shots to just get them out of the way. It’s as if he knows he will miss a couple of shots every game, so if he just quickly gets them out of the way he will surely make every other shot.
Not an easy win IMO. Not only did the Magic beat the Timberwolves and the Raptors post-ASB, but they gave the 76ers and the Suns a run for their money. So the Warriors can't slack off if they want to win.
wow, Kerr saying pregame that they're not for sure going to hold Otto and/or Klay out for tomorrow's SEGABABA
> @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr said no decision has been made yet whether to rest Klay Thompson (or other veterans) in Miami tomorrow night on the second night of back-to-back.
"Just like the team can’t go far without Curry, the high ceiling of this roster is reliant on Thompson rediscovering his lethal shooting."
I cannot say I agree on that narrative anymore. The fact is this team was elite earlier in the year without Klay but everyone else healthy. Poole struggled to adapt to his presence (and let's just say that I don't think it's a coincidence his recent run came when he started over half of those games and played 32.8 MPG), Wiggins's recent struggles certainly are not helped by Klay taking quite a few shots away from him and for better or worse, who Klay is now will be who Klay is in the playoffs - if he hasn't "shot himself" back into it after 25 games, it won't happen in 36 games either.
It genuinely feels like Klay Thompson this season was subtraction by addition. Let us hope I am proven wrong in the postseason.
I feel he's had the green light to try to find his game, but now the coaches need to sit down with him for the stretch run and show him where he is most efficient this season and to push his shot selection to where he can help the team most this season. Next season is a different story.
Honestly if klay can just stop taking so many dumb shots and stop dribbling so much killing the flow of the offense his shooting is fine, it's not like hes shooting under 32% or anything
Unfortunately it didn’t happen in a vacuum… there’s been the Dray injury, Poole and Wiggins have to own their own issues (including becoming a bit passive around Klay), and not the Steph injury. I agree he hasn’t been his old self, but to reach the teams true ceiling, he’s got to approach it. Maybe we just won’t get there and accepting that will somehow help us reach our “still high, but not peak” ceiling.
I do agree that now is the time to gear up for the post season. Poole seems to have figured it out a bit, Wiggins has said he is going to get more aggressive, Dray is back, GP2 is too. Let’s see if they close the season with Klay pressing or letting the game come to him.
I'm excited about GP2's return tonight. They've really missed his energy and efficiency. Getting GP2 and OPJ back to the level they were playing at earlier this year will do wonders for the stretch run.
Anybody got the on n off numbers for klay? Offensive n defensive rating too? How has it been so far
I actually don't think Klay's shooting is significantly worse.
You can always predict when he's going to miss a 2-pointer because it's invariably a stupid drifting 17 footer that he was never good at.
His threes have been improving a lot minus the Boston game where he looked rushed.
He's had some bad hunting, some "hitting the front rim because of rust", some "taking shots that aren't quite open"... he just needs to settle in and get rid of the bad hunting.
But, when Klay is on Game 6 mode, he should definitely be taking those off balance shots.
Yeah sometimes he seems to throw up “no hope” shots to just get them out of the way. It’s as if he knows he will miss a couple of shots every game, so if he just quickly gets them out of the way he will surely make every other shot.
Things I'm hoping for:
- Poole continues his 20 pt streak
- Klay is in the flow, regardless of his stat line
- Wiggs stays aggressive, hits FT
- GP2 looks like GP2
- Draymond plays the whole game
If we hit on all of those, then I'm not really even bothered if we lose (although I imagine we'd probably win)
GP2 on the floor at all will be a +.
I'm just hoping Moody plays
Co-signed, and I’ll add Jon outplaying Franz and Suggs.
That's a bonus ask for me, but an exciting one :D
So like... THIS game should be a win, right????
They all should be.
I don't know if any game is a should win for the current Warriors on the road.
Not an easy win IMO. Not only did the Magic beat the Timberwolves and the Raptors post-ASB, but they gave the 76ers and the Suns a run for their money. So the Warriors can't slack off if they want to win.
It’ll either be an easy win, or a close win, or a close loss, or a not close loss.
At least that rules out forfeit or cancellation....
I like the way you think!
Magic stats:
Offense:
28 in points scored (104.3)
19 in points in paint (45.7)
22 in fastbreak points (10.9)
29 in offensive efficiency
28 in shooting % (43.4%)
28 in three point % (33.0%)
26 in two point % (50.6%)
29 in off. rebound % (20.0%)
14 in def. rebound % (77.2%)
23 in total rebound % (49.0%)
27 in opponent blocks (5.2)
26 in opponent steals (8.1)
21 in assists (23.4)
26 in turnovers (14.7)
Defense:
21 in points allowed (112.1)
6 in opponent points in paint!!!!!!!!!!! (44.4)
10 in opponent fastbreak points!! (11.7)
20 in defensive efficiency
16 in opponent shooting % (45.8%)
27 in opponent three point % (36.4%)
10 in opponent two point % !! (52.2%)
19 in blocks (4.6)
29 in steals (6.8)
16 in opponent assists (24.8)
21 in opponent turnovers (13.3)
wow, Kerr saying pregame that they're not for sure going to hold Otto and/or Klay out for tomorrow's SEGABABA
> @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr said no decision has been made yet whether to rest Klay Thompson (or other veterans) in Miami tomorrow night on the second night of back-to-back.
When is Andre going to play for GSW?
why is he even talking about tomorrow's game? let's just concentrate on today's game.
I think is more about building momentum. If they guys looked switched on and execute well, he will probably rest them tomorrow
My immediate decision would be to beat the crap out of Magic and let the Heat roll us over, but who knows what Kerr is thinking?
Blow the Magic out early and then give dudes an easy night instead of tomorrow off maybe?
But I agree, get the win tonight first. I saw somewhere that the Magic have been pretty good post All Star break, so it's not a free win or anything
In desperation mode now. Can't afford to throw away wins in the name of rest anymore.
Not saying MIA is a sure win but we need to put enough personnel out there to realistically compete
Wow… interesting
"Just like the team can’t go far without Curry, the high ceiling of this roster is reliant on Thompson rediscovering his lethal shooting."
I cannot say I agree on that narrative anymore. The fact is this team was elite earlier in the year without Klay but everyone else healthy. Poole struggled to adapt to his presence (and let's just say that I don't think it's a coincidence his recent run came when he started over half of those games and played 32.8 MPG), Wiggins's recent struggles certainly are not helped by Klay taking quite a few shots away from him and for better or worse, who Klay is now will be who Klay is in the playoffs - if he hasn't "shot himself" back into it after 25 games, it won't happen in 36 games either.
It genuinely feels like Klay Thompson this season was subtraction by addition. Let us hope I am proven wrong in the postseason.
I feel he's had the green light to try to find his game, but now the coaches need to sit down with him for the stretch run and show him where he is most efficient this season and to push his shot selection to where he can help the team most this season. Next season is a different story.
Honestly if klay can just stop taking so many dumb shots and stop dribbling so much killing the flow of the offense his shooting is fine, it's not like hes shooting under 32% or anything
Agreed. The time available for hunting his shot might be over.
Unfortunately it didn’t happen in a vacuum… there’s been the Dray injury, Poole and Wiggins have to own their own issues (including becoming a bit passive around Klay), and not the Steph injury. I agree he hasn’t been his old self, but to reach the teams true ceiling, he’s got to approach it. Maybe we just won’t get there and accepting that will somehow help us reach our “still high, but not peak” ceiling.
I do agree that now is the time to gear up for the post season. Poole seems to have figured it out a bit, Wiggins has said he is going to get more aggressive, Dray is back, GP2 is too. Let’s see if they close the season with Klay pressing or letting the game come to him.
I'm excited about GP2's return tonight. They've really missed his energy and efficiency. Getting GP2 and OPJ back to the level they were playing at earlier this year will do wonders for the stretch run.
Yet more of the English language I cannot understand. Lfamiamoflmaofama segababababagaba.
“Addy” = address
Respect to Cheese for that one
Sounds about right. So a version of JVG with a jumper. Can definitely live with that
Jeff Van Gundy?
Lol JVMG!!
Yes. I should have just written his name! My bad