Wow! Your Team Looked Good!

[DanSchwartzgan]

I can't dispute the stats on play speed and usage and I'm going to miss the "WOW" plays that Luka made seemingly every game.

From an uncalibrated eye test, over the last two games, it does seem like the ball is moving more without a dominant initiator. I know the dangers of a small sample size, but it does feel more like a team of equals than before. I guess we will see how the chemistry develops. I hope it is inclusive of AD. IMO, the trade was as much a shock to him as it was to us.

This happens every time Luka is out and not just this year.  There is a noticeable change to the style of play.  The real question is what happens when you get to the fourth quarter (especially the 4th quarter of a playoff game).  All of a sudden the opponent takes some of this away and you have to create good looks.  That will be the issue to solve moving forward just like it has been in the past.  How do you get that bucket when they take Kyrie away from you?