I hope you guys don't think Dmo is going to save anyone . Besides most of Greens points were scored against Beasley not Brewer. The Brewer start was an okay idea defensively. It didn't lose the game for us.
This is by far the worst coaching exhibition I've ever seen in my 30+ years of either playing or watching this sport. I really don't know who is making these calls. Going small was flat out dumb. Green is not only a top notch defender , he's a elite rebounder. Trevor or Corey will not keep this man off the freaking boards. Green also runs the floor extremely well and is a top notch distributor. **** is confusing. I like Dmo's game as well. I only have issues with him playing soft and small. Dude is 7ft and he doesn't attack that rim with authority. He also doesn't rebound in traffic like a 7 footer should. He's more concerned with taking charges verses blocking the shot. I think we are scared of that lineup with Howard and Capela because neither are good shooting free throws.
I agree. We have a bunch of versatile players who are decent to mediocre 3 pt shooters that can't be figured out to be used in conjunction. Offensively, "Moreyball" would work better if our lengthy and athletic guys were slashing to the rim and being hit with that extra pass. Defensively, our length, athleticism, and versatility is wasted on poor communication and inconsistent effort.
Beasley played 6 minutes and in that span, Green scored 3 points. That was an and1. He flexed his muscles after that particular play.
On the cool Golden State and San Antonio has the same system. They are just well coached and have better players who have bought into said system. Agreed with the premises of assessment. Both Lin and Parsons attack the rim as well created for themselves as well as others. They also shot the 3 better than this group we have now.
My comments were about the CHI game. Lowe is not talking about that. And your comments were "Absolutely Abominable" defense and "Garbage." I'm just not ready to go to that extreme. And you're not really describing what you mean. I don't think Lowe would say that about Beasley in the CHI game. Certainly no analyst (including national analysts) covering the TOR, CHI, OKC, DAL and ATL games ever talked about Beasley even playing "poor" defense. Nor did any of those teams single him out on defense. He's actually complimented by an ESPN crew that including JVG. Lowe's tweet is answering a question about Beasley's PT, and he fails to mention why Beasley actually sat down. It was because Green did and GSW went small, so Ariza came in. People forget that GSW has two ways to go small. Not just the "death lineup," but they also go with a C and no PF/Green, with a combo of wings and guards. In this case, I believe Iggy, Barnes, Curry and Livingston were in with Ezeli. And they mix that version of small with Klay and Barbosa, too. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA">@ZachLowe_NBA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/danilo_allday">@danilo_allday</a> Beasley may have been personally responsible for the 2Q GSW run.</p>— Andrew Soukup (@asoukuptx) <a href="https://twitter.com/asoukuptx/status/721461222307049472">April 16, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>anyhoot: I'm not arguing. I'm just trying to understand your extreme description of Beasley as a "Nightmare", "Garbage" and "abominable". Here's a reply tweet to Lowe. How much do you agree with that?
Are DMo boosters really going to say DMo "commands a double team" after this game? I mean, garbage time, down by 25, with KJ, Goudelock, Brewer, etc. on the floor, and they shade a guy over when DMo dribbles into the paint.... that's commanding a double team in this thread I guess.
Of course not but his post game adds another dimension and it looks like we just might want to score the ball some too. Are you saying Brewer should start? DD
DMo deserves to start, because he deserves his chance to succeed or fail for his effort alone in Game 1 and all his career, so far. That said, GSW did something that makes it hard for Beas to come of the bench. They went small with a Center and no PF. That matchup is better suited for DMo. So, keep a look out for three types of lineups by GSW Traditional C, PF C with guards and wings The death lineup of Green as C with guards and wings imo, it's worth discussing Beas starting and DMo coming in when Green sits...and they go with Ezeli and perimeter players.
HP I totally agree. Move Beasely in as the starting 4 and have DMO come off the bench with him running post ups at GS 2nd unit. It's still mind boggling that JBB actually started Brewer but not surprising LOL. This team has been so hard to watch as of late.
Taking Terrence Jones out of the rotation has put this team in a bad spot. They should never have taken him out of the starting line up. This is why we stuck having to start Brewer in the playoffs. The Rockets have not been able to replace his production in the starting line up all season. Dmo has never been able to give the line up what Jones has. No matter how you Dmo lovers see it. I know you see it, but you won't dare admit it. Dmo has made you guys look bad. Please don't throw out that " they won't give him the ball in the post" crap either. He has had plenty opportunities in post only to squander it away with soft baby like hooks that bounce off the front of the rim. Dmo has had every chance to prove himself. Even more than Jones. Yet he still looks like a Lithuanian team bench player.
DMo also posted up Green and scored 2-3 times. Also got under Green's skin. Can't comment too much how he was defensively, b/c my eye test on D sucks. But I'd give him the ball some next game, since our small ball plan failed so bad
DMO keeps the ball moving. He makes quick decissions, if he doesn't have the shot, he will give it up and keep the offense moving. This is something the Rockets lack. DMO was the only guy that didn't seem SCARED of the moment. He should be allowed to start.
He actually does mention why Beasley actually sat down, because he's awful defensively. Adding an extra defensive sieve on the floor against the Warriors is a terrible idea. I agree there, you're spinning, not arguing.
Agreed. First 3 minutes: DMo Howard Try and get Howard easy post ups and big to big passing. Next 3 minutes: Beasley DMo or DMo Capala
Rockets should go for D-Mo in the post. That's one of few things which works for the Rockets offensively these days.
