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IlliniKat91

Chicago, IL
Counterpoint: Brad loves quick footed guys that can defend well in space and switch the screens. He loves that type of guy so much that he frequently doesn't care if said player can actually shoot a basketball. Podz could have helped this team last year by being someone who could actually shoot.
Or both can be true. Podz made too many mistakes on defense so he never got the chance to show he should shoot.

And a hypothetical: he might not have had the same production he had last year against Big Ten teams.
 
#254      
Podz got his first game with real time (as far as I know). The warriors sat 3 rotation players (Paul, Wiseman, Payton II).

31m 13/8/2 0 TO, 2PF 50% shooting at all ranges (3/6, 2/4, 1/2) Warrior by 6, Podz +/- of +12

From the stats, it looks like the Clippers 1st string outplayed the Warriors, and the Warriors 2nd string ate the Clippers 2nd string.
I did not watch the game.
 
#256      

Joel Goodson

respect my decision™
Not a huge NBA guy, but try to follow Ayo's stats game by game. Did one of their guards get hurt? He wasn't playing many minutes, which was frustrating, then started last night and played 39 minutes. Also, he had 6 rebounds and 6 assists to go along with the 14 points, so a pretty solid stat line.

Lavine and Derozan were out

addendum: very inspiring effort by the team
 
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Or both can be true. Podz made too many mistakes on defense so he never got the chance to show he should shoot.

And a hypothetical: he might not have had the same production he had last year against Big Ten teams.
NBA doesn’t focus on defense so if you can score you can play. Don’t hear of too many defensive specialists in the NBA

BU stresses defense then offense
 
#265      

Ryllini

Lombard
The team getting to play downhill, which is more the style that Billy Donovan wants them to play, helps too.

Coby went off in the 2nd half tonight against the Pelicans.
He was money. Not having Lavine is just one less sticky hand. Offense just flows. Demar was great tonight. I also must say, Drummond is a joy. A grown man. Averages something like 17 rbs per 48.
 
#274      

Big Jack

Decatur
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#275      
Less than a year ago our insiders were saying Podz wouldn’t average 15 minutes on our 9 seeded Illini team and now he’s averaging 19 minutes on the Warriors 🙃. Make no mistake, I’m nothing but happy for the kid - just gotta point out the hilarity of the board sometimes