GDT: Warriors at Mavs (Dirk's jersey is retired)

[saclare]

Originally Posted by DannyFortsonBakedPotato

You might not know it from this GD, but Luka was the only reason we were scoring. Thought he was great on offense. Got to the line, put pressure on the D, and guy guys wide open looks. Again, should have had 10-15 assists, but guys just continue to miss wide open threes. He had an amazing laser pass to a wide open Bullock which Reggie clanked. JVG talked about it early on, but it really is uncanny how many WIDE OPEN threes this team misses.

On a positive note, D is looking solid. Really liked Sterling Brown's minutes tonight. He's an underrated rebounder.

I agree with this as I've seen Brown active a lot in rebounding situations. On the other hand, every time THJ puts up a shot he's already headed back to the other end as if he hits 100%. So maddening a simple concept such as following your own shot is lost on most of today's players. There's the argument that getting back on defense is key on missed shots, but there's also 2-3 guys on the perimeter that can accomplish the same thing, or crash themselves. But can't operate not doing either and get caught watching bricks.

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Originally Posted by saclare

I agree with this as I've seen Brown active a lot in rebounding situations. On the other hand, every time THJ puts up a shot he's already headed back to the other end as if he hits 100%. So maddening a simple concept such as following your own shot is lost on most of today's players. There's the argument that getting back on defense is key on missed shots, but there's also 2-3 guys on the perimeter that can accomplish the same thing, or crash themselves. But can't operate not doing either and get caught watching bricks.

Yep. THJ just doesn't have a particularly high feel or IQ for the game. I don't even necessarily think he's lazy or anything. Seems to work hard and takes some charges sometimes. He just doesn't seem to have a nose for the ball. I really hope he can get his 3PT% up to something respectable. It's painful watching he and Kleber go 2-13 on threes when 10 of them are wide open.