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<blockquote data-quote="Ulysses Everett McGill" data-source="post: 1263406" data-attributes="member: 327307"><p>Fave Kipper play last night was his crossing to the other side of the lane to rebound one of our missed FTs. At least that's what I think I saw. Just hunted it down. Can't remember the last time I saw one of the good guys do that.</p><p></p><p>With TJL it seems to me quickness is the big thing. So much quicker into the lane and to the basket than JT, and TA for that matter. Noted several times last night that the other guys seem more alert for and ready to receive his passes. Not saying he's at 78 rpm to JT's/TA's 33 rpm pace; more like 45 rpm to 33, but even that makes a difference. Our offensive pace was really good last night. Digging TJL's floaters too; he may not have the size and hops to be a super strong finisher at the hoop but that shot will keep the defenders coming to him on penetration and leaving guys open for his passes. </p><p></p><p>Not sure I'd assume we've seen the last of JT; think Groce will work him in at times. In fact he may see some decent tick against MD, to guard Melo, if TJL gets burned too much or in foul trouble.</p><p></p><p>Mav had a superb night. Loved the opening play when he turned and scored over his right shoulder using his LEFT. That set him up for the rest of the night inside; Wagner bit on several of his quick fake spins after that. Mav has a good left; hope he keeps using it to keep 'em honest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ulysses Everett McGill, post: 1263406, member: 327307"] Fave Kipper play last night was his crossing to the other side of the lane to rebound one of our missed FTs. At least that's what I think I saw. Just hunted it down. Can't remember the last time I saw one of the good guys do that. With TJL it seems to me quickness is the big thing. So much quicker into the lane and to the basket than JT, and TA for that matter. Noted several times last night that the other guys seem more alert for and ready to receive his passes. Not saying he's at 78 rpm to JT's/TA's 33 rpm pace; more like 45 rpm to 33, but even that makes a difference. Our offensive pace was really good last night. Digging TJL's floaters too; he may not have the size and hops to be a super strong finisher at the hoop but that shot will keep the defenders coming to him on penetration and leaving guys open for his passes. Not sure I'd assume we've seen the last of JT; think Groce will work him in at times. In fact he may see some decent tick against MD, to guard Melo, if TJL gets burned too much or in foul trouble. Mav had a superb night. Loved the opening play when he turned and scored over his right shoulder using his LEFT. That set him up for the rest of the night inside; Wagner bit on several of his quick fake spins after that. Mav has a good left; hope he keeps using it to keep 'em honest. [/QUOTE]
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