02-02-2021, 11:35 AM
Learning experience. Better shot % will cover a lot of that up.
This team is getting better and you can see the defensive improvement, when they try. Personally, I'm concerned with the continued poor shooting. I mean, even in Covid isolation, most of these guys shoot baskets almost every day. Maybe it's the legs and conditioning, somebody more into recovery while playing would know better, but the missed shots are just gutting.
At one point, DAL was up by 10 then missed shot and CP3 makes a 3, inbound go down and miss a shot then CP3 runs back and makes another 3. Boom, 10 is down to 4. We were lucky Booker didn't come out hot or this would have felt like another Jazz game. For a team that is supposed to improve on defense then use the threat of a 3pt to spread their defense, the shooting isn't scaring anybody to come out of their zone coverage.
I don't know what the answer is. Are they focusing too much on defense in practice? Is the conditioning an issue? Do we need a team optometrist? Basic shot mechanics classes? Meditation training? Voodoo charms?
Maybe DAL will get well over the next several games against (what are supposed to be) lesser clubs. Wouldn't hurt to get their confidence back with a few wins, no matter the opponent.
This team is getting better and you can see the defensive improvement, when they try. Personally, I'm concerned with the continued poor shooting. I mean, even in Covid isolation, most of these guys shoot baskets almost every day. Maybe it's the legs and conditioning, somebody more into recovery while playing would know better, but the missed shots are just gutting.
At one point, DAL was up by 10 then missed shot and CP3 makes a 3, inbound go down and miss a shot then CP3 runs back and makes another 3. Boom, 10 is down to 4. We were lucky Booker didn't come out hot or this would have felt like another Jazz game. For a team that is supposed to improve on defense then use the threat of a 3pt to spread their defense, the shooting isn't scaring anybody to come out of their zone coverage.
I don't know what the answer is. Are they focusing too much on defense in practice? Is the conditioning an issue? Do we need a team optometrist? Basic shot mechanics classes? Meditation training? Voodoo charms?
Maybe DAL will get well over the next several games against (what are supposed to be) lesser clubs. Wouldn't hurt to get their confidence back with a few wins, no matter the opponent.