Game Debrief: What Went Right And What Went Wrong?

#hurtful

 

This roster won't be the same after the trade deadline, IMO. Rob will make changes, IMO.

Austin will likely be out for a min for a couple of weeks, IMO.

Waiting to see if Smart has any after effects from his shoulder injury. If not, I'm guessing he'll probably the one taking Reaves spot.

 

Rui needs to come out of the starting lineup too, even without Austin.

 

^I'd be fine with that. No problem. However, Smart's "shooting" isn't close to Austin's and given Reddick's approach to "spacing," and Rui's ability to shoot, he'll likely keep him out there, IMO.

I'd be fine inserting Smart into Reaves spot (while he's injured) & putting LaRavia & just giving the starting 5 a different look, IMO. In the press conference yesterday, JJ said, "we've looked at everybody," but he hasn't tried different combinations in the starting 5 where the crux of the issue is and we come listless and down by 10 or more out the gate.

We're climbing up hill all game after that; it's ridiculous.

 

Well JJ made a point of criticizing Ham, for switching lineups soo much. I think that's part of his reluctance, to pulling Rui from the starting lineup. He doesn't seem too fond, of playing young guys a lot either. He needs to get over that with the rook too IMO.