I'm happy to see Klay back with the starting unit. I feel that Steph Podz Wiggs JK and Dray worked the first few times because teams hadn't game planned for it, Steph was super nova on threes and JK had just made a leap in his offensive game. But teams figured out how to neutralise that. Podz became a non threat on offence, JK had to work harder to get to the rim, while Steph cooled off and Wiggs slumped again after his break. Hopefully with Klay in there and a little more spacing, JK and Wiggs will find it a little easier to get some points at the rim.
The Dubs have changed, and many of their fans have as well. Some of us watch a few more highlight reels than games (during rough stretches).
Until recently, I avoided highlights altogether, because they are so stripped of context. But those decontextualized highlights are helpful these days - they show the Dubs only in their moments of greatness, and completely invisibilize the steadily increasing mistakes and moments of breakdown.
But tonite, we saw vintage Klay and nothing else mattered. All our worries, folded up and carried away on the wings of a paper airplane.
I believe by early 3rd quarter, regardless of the outcome I was going to come here and praise the Dubs for their stellar effort on defense. That was a sight to behold.
The JK foul where he pushed the player he was guarding out of bounds due to lack of taking the proper angle, plus the gamble to get Dray his 5th foul was super frustrating in terms of me wanting him to accelerate his BBIQ....but its just something I've got to accept as growing pains. Part of me feels like these are things he should have at least gotten a full grasp of by playing with GP2, Wiggins, Loon and Draymond, but alas...his effort and hustle was really really good tonight.
REPORTER: "What sparked the decision to start KLAY, and what did you feel his presence opened up?'
COACH KERR: "Just felt like get a little more spacing on the floor at the start of the game, and,... ah, so, ...ah, you know,... it's not, ...does not necessarily mean its permanent...I just felt like that was for tonight important..".
Gee, Steve, and I thought you finally were getting it with 10 games to go....Since you couldn't say a single kind word about his play when you lavishly praised everyone else in your post-game interview, i'll say it; KLAY WAS GREAT; THE MISSING PIECE! FULL GRAVITY 'SHIP STARTING LINEUP.
The Bucks have the most free throw attempts in the NBA this season but had a 17-32 disadvantage in FTAs against the Lakers tonight. Giannis, the player with the most FTAs, shot less free throws than DLo
New thread scheduled for 6:00am Pacific: https://open.substack.com/pub/dubnation/p/explain-steph-curry-and-klay-thompson?r=3lm3s&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Western conference by net rating
1. OKC
2. MIN
3. NOP
4. DEN
5. LAC
6. PHO
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7. DAL
8. HOU
9. GSW
10. SAC
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11. LAL
I'm happy to see Klay back with the starting unit. I feel that Steph Podz Wiggs JK and Dray worked the first few times because teams hadn't game planned for it, Steph was super nova on threes and JK had just made a leap in his offensive game. But teams figured out how to neutralise that. Podz became a non threat on offence, JK had to work harder to get to the rim, while Steph cooled off and Wiggs slumped again after his break. Hopefully with Klay in there and a little more spacing, JK and Wiggs will find it a little easier to get some points at the rim.
The Dubs have changed, and many of their fans have as well. Some of us watch a few more highlight reels than games (during rough stretches).
Until recently, I avoided highlights altogether, because they are so stripped of context. But those decontextualized highlights are helpful these days - they show the Dubs only in their moments of greatness, and completely invisibilize the steadily increasing mistakes and moments of breakdown.
But tonite, we saw vintage Klay and nothing else mattered. All our worries, folded up and carried away on the wings of a paper airplane.
I believe by early 3rd quarter, regardless of the outcome I was going to come here and praise the Dubs for their stellar effort on defense. That was a sight to behold.
The JK foul where he pushed the player he was guarding out of bounds due to lack of taking the proper angle, plus the gamble to get Dray his 5th foul was super frustrating in terms of me wanting him to accelerate his BBIQ....but its just something I've got to accept as growing pains. Part of me feels like these are things he should have at least gotten a full grasp of by playing with GP2, Wiggins, Loon and Draymond, but alas...his effort and hustle was really really good tonight.
How did they play such good defense? Was it that Miami was so unthreatening? Rotations looked on point... double teams looked well timed...
Miami hit hella tough shots... they still had under 100 net rating.
REPORTER: "What sparked the decision to start KLAY, and what did you feel his presence opened up?'
COACH KERR: "Just felt like get a little more spacing on the floor at the start of the game, and,... ah, so, ...ah, you know,... it's not, ...does not necessarily mean its permanent...I just felt like that was for tonight important..".
Gee, Steve, and I thought you finally were getting it with 10 games to go....Since you couldn't say a single kind word about his play when you lavishly praised everyone else in your post-game interview, i'll say it; KLAY WAS GREAT; THE MISSING PIECE! FULL GRAVITY 'SHIP STARTING LINEUP.
The Bucks have the most free throw attempts in the NBA this season but had a 17-32 disadvantage in FTAs against the Lakers tonight. Giannis, the player with the most FTAs, shot less free throws than DLo
Top 5 plays of the night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Zf68qyoaA
Kuminga's putback dunk made it to #5, while Green to JK alley-oop made it to #3.
Mavs shot 55% vs the Kings’ 38%. I guess the three point disparity did it. Mavs had 22 threes vs the Kings’ 11.
Benching Podziemski for Klay was like 10 games overdue but at least it finally happened I guess
Mavs are 11-0 when Luka and Gafford are in the starting lineup so far.
Anyone notice Podz on the bench usually sitting there stone cold like he’s some unimpressed 15 year vet when something good happens lol
Didn’t watch the game. Did we play the og starting lineup at all today?
Hope for Lakers to get 8 and Suns to drop to 9?
Mavs beat the Kings 132-96. Mavs outscored the Kings 74-43 in the 2nd half.