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Running the offense through Alpi

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Two Sandwiches, Oct 25, 2023.

  1. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Insufferable 98er
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    Yes. Eventually, Sengun will get more touches though. Love FVV, but some of those threes are silly :D.
     
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    Would be nice If Fred backed off some for JG/Alperen combo too. I think that is what is needed.

    (Also, I wouldn't mind seeing Fred give the ball to Alperen a bit earlier on the roll to the rim, so he can use his playmaking ability and size to hit the corners)
     
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    Run it right through him. Absolutely. Love this guy. That he wears Cris Dishman’s number is an added plus.
     
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    Yeah I don't disagree that having 2 playmakers is the best situation, but what I'm saying is if you look at the usage numbers etc, FVV has about double what Alpi and Jalen have who are both very close to each other. Ideally as we're running it through Alpi, he and FVV could have more even numbers with Jalen staying the same (or less if he stays slumping.) I'm not saying no FVV and just Alpi, I'm saying still FVV but more for Alpi.
     
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    Green and Sengun are not getting similar touches:

    Sengun front court touches: 45 per game in 32 mpg
    FVV front court touches: 32.3 per game in 37 mpg
    Green front court touches: 26.9 per game in 31.4 mpg

    The disparity is less than these numbers reflect, but still sengun touches the ball much more than Green.

    Alpi is also almost always in the play by screens, finding mismatches, shaping how plays develop along with fvv. They are literally running the offense together, with fvv doing much more dribbling.

    More touches, more attempts would increase his production but I think it would the team production would increase more if Sengun's assist numbers could go up, especially finding more cutters. It will carry our offense to a new level. I am underwhelmed by the assist numbers, don't think it's alpi's fault though, it is a team thing.
     
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    I just dont see it the same way as you do !!!
    In fact I think in this season Sengun has become more selfish about passing the ball
    and is trying to score high points rather of getting assists. T
     
  7. AroundTheWorld

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    Must be why his assists are up.
     
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    Haha 6 hours later & Sengun having his worst start to a game all year offense-wise

    I blame you for being gratuitous bump jinx bro.
     
  9. AroundTheWorld

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    Very embarrassing attempt at a gotcha, you weirdo.
     
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  10. CXbby

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    Oh looky what the the way back machine found, didn’t even have to go back that far
     
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