Just like the Lakers game, the primary factors leading to the loss were turnovers and missed FT's.
Beyond that, the coaches insistence on handing Sessions and Stauskas pivotal minutes in the 4th quarter while nursing a slim lead is beyond puzzling. So is his decision to continually play isolation ball when the team has a final shot. I guess the Spurs hold he patent on being able to actually draw up a play involving multiple players and multiple options dependent upon how the defense reacts. Good to know.
My real problem with iso ball, if your hellbent on playing it, is handing the ball to a guy that has proven he can't make a shot that particular night. Is there something wrong with putting the ball in the hands of a player that has proven to be somewhat adept at scoring in the game?
Beyond that, the coaches insistence on handing Sessions and Stauskas pivotal minutes in the 4th quarter while nursing a slim lead is beyond puzzling. So is his decision to continually play isolation ball when the team has a final shot. I guess the Spurs hold he patent on being able to actually draw up a play involving multiple players and multiple options dependent upon how the defense reacts. Good to know.
My real problem with iso ball, if your hellbent on playing it, is handing the ball to a guy that has proven he can't make a shot that particular night. Is there something wrong with putting the ball in the hands of a player that has proven to be somewhat adept at scoring in the game?
I find the Spurs extremely entertaining, because they refuse to play like this. So refreshing to see a throwback team like them. It all starts with Greg Popavich. Appreciate it, because with how things are, we might not see a team like them for who knows how long