Meh. There was a lot to like but definitely some kinks to work out. Second night it took referee intervention and young squad mistakes on our part for our opponents to squeak out a win.
Definitely better game from Hardaway. He did much more of what worked in game one and less of what didn’t in game two. I would have liked to see him attack on one of those last two threes, at least for the sake of variety if not because you know the other team is going to bend over not to let you drain you third three in a row. Between Dad and Clyde getting in his ear, he’ll learn.
Vonleh needs to replace Thomas as a starter and main PF performer ASAP. EKant + Vonleh = maximum strength and energy. Plus Vonleh actually defends out to the perimeter.
Tatum is a gem. Tatum, Irving, and Horford are a synergistic top 3. With Hayward they are really damn good.
No rush with Knox he could use a strength, stance, and footwork week, as could Robinson once their ankles have actually healed.
Good game from Burke. Pretty good game from Trier, which was nice, and a nice run from Dotson.
Frank, Mario, and Robinson need tuning.
Ekant with a great steal at a pivotal moment that was called as his 6th foul.
On to the next, more trials by fire...
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