08-07-2020, 10:26 AM
(08-07-2020, 06:52 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: The Mav's were down an additional 5 points when KP sat at the 6:16 mark and fell another 6 points behind before he returned at 3:52. There was a 5 point comeback during the next two minutes while Luka and KP were in together.
This.
All the attention was going to KP when the clips figure out they just had to shut him off. Double teams were coming, more physicality before Coach call the timeout and put Luka with him. You expect a pick n roll where Luka would give it to KP but Luka opted often for the drive in play.
Has anybody noted Ricks tendency to sub out Luka late in the 1st quarter for KP to start commanding the shots and vice versa in the early 2nd quarter with KP subbed and Luka having most of the shots. This has made LD & KP the Best Scoring Duo in the bubble, however, at the consequence of not often involving your other players.
Im hoping he has lineups without those 2 for the second unit (or for THJ, Seth) to get some of their rhythm in. Otherwise, this is going to be like seeing Durant and Westbrook OKC season.