Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
think this is the first we've seen of Boogie/WCS?
First Preseason Game v. Lakers 10/4
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lankfactor
Prospect
Cousins with the follow on his own FT miss! That was QUICK
whoopdeedoo
Bench
Boogie has some faith in Afflalo. He had a wide open look at 3 but passed it to Afflalo who knocked it down. Just as I imagined it in my dreams...
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
If this first half is any indication we are going to see a ton of mega-frontlines. And Afflalo looks flat good. he and Rudy might for a very physical 2/3 combo alongside a big frontline. Gives us a flavor.
Kingfanpaul
Starter
Having a competent guy at SG is going to make a huge difference this season.
Iced Espresso
Starter
I'm not trying to get my hopes up here, but I'm getting my hopes up here.
Kingfanpaul
Starter
I sure hope we get to check out Skal in the second half.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
yeah, me likey so far. Bully-ball, but smart disciplined ball moving bullyball.
whoopdeedoo
Bench
Small sample size but Cousins hasn't taken a 3 so far despite having many good looks. Has Joerger said anything about this yet and his thoughts on Boogie shooting 3s?
KingsCitizen
Starter
Exhibit A of why I like the Affalo pick up.
Artest and Wells, v2.0? Well, I must say that I don't hate the sound of that...
Sac.Kings
All-Star
For those who can't watch:
1. A completely different looking offense and defense. It's hard to tell which is a more impressive change. We are definitely looking to grind at times, but Joerger also has a very nice passing system. Cousins is also initiating a lot of the offense from up top and already seems to have developed a good understanding of the offense. He also seems quite comfortable with Afflalo, who is showing us what a solid 2 guard looks like. The defense seems to be largely man to man at this time with no switching. I didn't notice if we played any zone defense. There is a lot of work to be done on both sides of the court, but our style is completely different. Very satisfying to see and very encouraging.
2. Cousins is still a beast, KK is still missing easy shots left and right, Rudy has played well and is more active tonight than he was most of last season. Collison is still Collison and Afflalo has been the major beneficiary of Cousins initiating the offense from up top.
3. The bench played decently, but they blew some defensive assignments. Most of the alley-oops came when the bench was in. Nothing really to write home about. Lawson looked solid and he is still pretty quick -- was encouraging. Tolliver didn't accomplish much and WCS looked alright. Casspi played well for the most part.
1. A completely different looking offense and defense. It's hard to tell which is a more impressive change. We are definitely looking to grind at times, but Joerger also has a very nice passing system. Cousins is also initiating a lot of the offense from up top and already seems to have developed a good understanding of the offense. He also seems quite comfortable with Afflalo, who is showing us what a solid 2 guard looks like. The defense seems to be largely man to man at this time with no switching. I didn't notice if we played any zone defense. There is a lot of work to be done on both sides of the court, but our style is completely different. Very satisfying to see and very encouraging.
2. Cousins is still a beast, KK is still missing easy shots left and right, Rudy has played well and is more active tonight than he was most of last season. Collison is still Collison and Afflalo has been the major beneficiary of Cousins initiating the offense from up top.
3. The bench played decently, but they blew some defensive assignments. Most of the alley-oops came when the bench was in. Nothing really to write home about. Lawson looked solid and he is still pretty quick -- was encouraging. Tolliver didn't accomplish much and WCS looked alright. Casspi played well for the most part.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
Not enough of course, but I think we may have to look at the PGs a bit like we looked at them under the Princeton. Seems to be that style offense where Boogie, or WCS off the bench, have a lot of decisionmaking responsibility up top, and we've got multiple post up guys on the wings as well, meaning fewer assists. 5 a game from the start might not be bad.
Also why Rondo would not have fit this offense, and why Lawson may be wasted to. The Princeton was an anti-PG offense. So was the Triangle. Elements of both here.
jcwkings
All-Star
To be fair a lot of our action has come from bigs in high post. Lawson had some good drives that led to open shots or hockey assist to open shot. Collison has looked sloppy, but doesn't bother me too much. Everyone is engaged on defense, good sign.
Sac.Kings
All-Star
Collison may be rusty, I am not sure if he was allowed to practice until they found out what the punishment was.
Bricklayer
Don't Make Me Use The Bat
ok, starting the 2nd with the backups
whoopdeedoo
Bench
Looks like the same Ben to me.
lankfactor
Prospect
Love the unselfish pass from Lawson to get the struggling McLemore an open shot.
