How did everyone enjoy the break?
Sure there are fun moments and games, but I’m willing to admit that I’ve become spoiled.
With that said, let’s dive into win #20.
The Good
- Jaylen Brown said it best all the way back in October at Media Day.
I tend to believe it was none of that, it was Jaylen simply telling the truth.
Why do I say that?
So I’ll ask you.
Where was Jaylen wrong?
Had Sam Hauser played, he absolutely takes 10 3PA in this game as well.
When it comes to Pritchard, what more can we say?
We are witnessing something special.
I’m not sure what that is yet exactly, but I know it’s something.
An All Star off the bench?
The best basketball player on the planet?
It’s all on the table.
I mean, can you blame me?
Look at what this man is doing!
Yeah, the lifetime 40% three point shooter has insane range.
It’s what they do.
So for me, the excitement around Pritchard is more around the development of his all around game.
What we are watching now is a complete player, on both ends of the floor.
He’s not just an off ball shooter off the bench.
He can legitimately trigger the offense and create for others WHILE burying you from 35ft if he chooses.
The more I think about it, the more I struggle to find a hole in Pritchard’s game.
I trust him to trigger the offense either as a score first point guard or a facilitator.
He may be the best offensive rebounding guard on the roster.
And even with his height he still makes an impact defensively through elite ball pressure.
In addition to all that, Brad got this bang out of production for $7M a year.
It feels like cheating at this point.
Forget 6MOY, that shit’s been wrapped up for weeks now.
It was as if this game was a giant exhale for both the player and the fanbase.
Guys go through slumps, it happens.
On a night when you don’t have Tatum available, I’d say that’s especially important.
Basically, DWhite got back to his old self.
Locking up the best opposing players, blocking shots at the rim, and cashing a million open 3s.
Pretty much what we expected.
Sorry, that’s just not going to cut it unfortunately.
The math is the math.
Of those numbers, the 20 3PM is whatever to me.
That happens all the time.
In fact, they’ve done it in 10 of their 25 games (40%).
What stands out to me is the 34 AST.
The Basketball Gods reward good ball movement and playing the right way.
A total of 3 players with at least 6 AST and 4 players total with at least 4.
There’s no rust
Defensively, it’s not just about the blocks at the rim.
Whenever KP is on the floor that element of an opponent’s offense is completely eliminated.
He’s either shooting over you, or he’s getting to the FT line.
It’s the very definition of a cheat code.
you’re able to contest the shot all you want, you’re not 7'3.
Your hand isn’t even close to being a factor once KP turns and goes up for his jumper.
Then you add in the passing element to KP’s game?
Nothing flashy, just solid backup center basketball.
Specifically, Jaylen Brown’s ball control issues.
I’d also like to talk about his passing.
I get nervous every time he does it because everyone knows you should not be jumping to pass.
It’s how you get into trouble.
- What are the odds Brad can flip Jordan Springer for Marcus Sasser?
I’d say there’s a slim to none chance, but you never know.
- Tough night for the Queta/Tillman duo which is a little discouraging.
What is going on?
Just show you are playable.
Can they do me a favor and respect the point differential?
It means nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it is annoying.
