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Old 11-26-2004, 09:58 AM   #12
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Default RE:Overreactions to a Losing Streak

Since this is an over-reactions topic, I'll list my observations as well:

1) Defense has been stressed (Great move), but to the point that the offense being run is awful.
2) Offense is run through Dirk now (Great move), but no offside cutting, Fin being hurt kills the spot up stuff, and it is feast or famine with Dirk, and looks awful the one-one play the rest of the game. Seldom is an offense run at all, it is just throw the ball to Dirk, and get to the corners, and let him drive or shoot. Very few cutters, picks and spot up shooters. Almost no dump downs.
3) Dallas doesn't push the ball near as often -- fewer fast breaks.
4) Nellie doesn't utilize Bradley worth a poop. Bradley can impact every game - usually positively. He cannot really do it over about 10-20 min a night though, because the other teams adjust. Nellie needs to learn how/when to use Bradley to change the tempo of the game.
5) Nellie needs to play Benga more, and Booth less. Benga is more athletic, and is just about as good as Booth has been offensively here lately. (non-existent)
6) Although Henderson is pretty good at rebounding and clean-up. He needs to play a little less, and Dallas needs a better backup PF. When Dirk is in the game, everything goes through him (Great) -- when he leaves, everything changes, and they look lost.
7) Fin's spot up shooting is greatly missed. No one except Terry seems to be able to do that when Dirk gets doubled.
8) Howard has looked great this year, and deserves to keep starting, even when Fin returns.
9) Something is still up with Daniels. He is not playing with the fire he did last year. He doesn't seem to be having fun.
10) Stack is for real, but he needs to be a second option on the court, and not try to carry the load. (at least not unless they change the offense)
11) Damp does have an impact -- unfortunately, like Shawn Bradley, it is sometimes more negative than positive.
12) Dickau has shown NOTHING.... he needs to shoot spot up threes and prove his worth, instead of trying to drive. His drive looks goofy.
13) Harris looks like he has potential, but shows he is a rookie every game.
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