03-02-2021, 12:12 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-02-2021, 12:13 PM by KillerLeft.)
(03-02-2021, 12:03 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I thought I was watching KP pretty closely and I just didn't see that much defensively that stood out to me. I do remember Vuc missing shots that inside that he makes a lot.
I'm rewatching the game right now and I'm telling you, when matched up against Vuc in the paint, KP used his length very effectively to affect the shots without fouling. It's basically the only solid defense anyone played against Vuc down there all night. The matchup only happened a handful of times because Carlisle had KP on Aminu and Kleber on Vuc, I assume to keep KP from having to contest shots on the outside.
KP was a plus in the +/- again, and on a night when most of his shots weren't falling. I really think he had a good defensive night, overall.
Having said that, I've already noticed on this rewatch at least one MCW drive and score that I blamed on Richardson last night that was really just KP not taking the correct help angle. So, it wasn't perfect. Idk...this is two games in a row where he has looked playable on defense to me. The needle on my hope meter is starting to wiggle a little.