I mean the spacing and off ball movement was much better. Our offense was stagnant . Jalen started off game one with assists two. That how Alpi got the poster on Draymond. It’s just for most of the night our spacing was bad. Jalen first instinct of finding his teammates for assists. But GSW was clogging the paint and passing lane and so was his teammates so he had to force his shots up instead
Cade isn't overrated, ur hating if you saying that, banchero I agree, it feels empty with him other than stats
It's always been about shooting for Jalen (and kind of for our team as well). We shoot well, we win. He shoots well, he looks great and we win. "Spacing" is something Jalen only fans bring up when he has a bad game. I don't think our spacing changes that much whether he has a good or bad game. And the "spacing" would improve if he could shoot consistently. His decision-making also appears to improve when he's hot and making baskets. Jalen was great last game and he was equally bad the first game.
I mean, you're kinda talking out of both ends of your mouth. Yes, our spacing is better when Green shots well -- because we really aren't a really good 3 pt shooting team, period. I mean, did you watch how the Warriors guarded us game one? They packed the paint so tight a snake couldn't navigate through it.
Tying everything (driving, playmaking) to whether he’s making threes is just a theory of yours. I mean, according to that theory, he can’t impact winning at all unless he’s making 3s. Is that what you’re saying? According to that theory, he can’t even drive without first making 3s?? Is that what you’re saying? Also, throughout a season, Spacing is often a function of what the opponent chooses to do. In the case of this series, I think you’re right that GSW won’t really change their clogging-the-paint strategy based on Jalen’s game. However, we have heard the team talk about spacing this series, so it’s not just a JOF observation. I especially liked Adams comment about “patience” on possessions to let the spacing happen — the overly-excited “puppy dog” analogy he made. I think also the “Spacing” comments from JOFs is more about comparing the Rockets spacing to other teams, insofar as evaluating whether to keep Jalen, his ability to develop even more, etc.
Yeah, and another example of that from last game is ppl saying the only reason Jalen had a good game was bc Butler got injured, meaning the paint got less-clogged, and we had improved spacing, yet jaters also saying Spacing is an excuse. lulz
I like what I saw last game - Sengun was facilitating plays, screening for Jalen, handing off and passing to Jalen and others first and then just attacking himself so its not really spacing Cade's doing fine with Duren and Ausar it's more Jalen is an SG not a PG he needs a facilitator its better if his shots are assisted not he's not doing to much ISO and 1 on 1
I read this post earlier and thought….this is a very fair assessment, but…… I know the devout Jalen fans will take serious issues with it.
I think what I'm trying to say is for Jalen to be the best he can be he needs to be a good shooter. 37% 3 pointers would do it for me and he shoots a good volume. Driving, playmaking are both secondary to his impact on winning to me. And the "goodness" of his play usually stems from shooting well (both 3's and 2's). Jalen's driving is sometimes great and sometimes not, and I think shooting plays a big part. Most teams stuff the paint against a player like Jalen. Why have other SGs been able to figure it out but for Jalen it is a spacing issue? That could be Jalen/team shooting, it could be Jalen decision-making, etc.
They would basically never score in that situation, worst offense in history levels. Jabari can’t do ANYTHING with the ball. They would be slightly better on defense but worse than the wizards on offense.
Do people make excuses for Jalen sometimes? Sure But I suggest shutting up about "spacing" because the more you speak the more you are going to expose basketball being a light hobby for you and not a serious one(which is fine if you don't speak in a matter of fact manner about things you don't understand). This is one of the worst spaces offenses in the NBA and not because of Jalen.
I waste too much time on it to understand that "spacing" is a actual issue for this team. You think I'm saying "it's not a real hobby for you" as a one up bragging talking point? Hell no. I waste too much time on this stuff.
No, really, have you ever been a basketball coach? Why do you think you know so much about basketball?
I mean Wagner can create. He'd have better spacing. Opposing teams play a lot of zone against the MAgic and Bari is a really good zone buster.
Jalen is a front runner, when his 3s are falling he gains in confidence and is more aggressive, when he is missing he hangs his head and it increases his struggles in other areas. Hopefully his 3s keep falling, as that seems to boost his confidence the most. DD
