Is it the coachig or is it the players? Bullard scores 15 points in the first quarter, then only gets 15 more minutes and 1 more basket. Meanwhile, Anderson (4 for 14), Williams (3 for 9), and Mobley (4 for 10) are laying bricks. Granted, Matt won't be mistaken for Mourning with his defense, but he was hot! And never got his number called again. End of fourth quarter, Hakeem's sitting on the bench. The Warriors get several offensive and defensive rebounds that were rarely contested. On the other end, Miller and Thomas get four tries at a layup and can't get it in; even out of shape, Dream could have made it. At least let the big guy intimidate the other fellows, even if he's not the Dream of old. Why did Drew even get the few minutes he played? Cummings just ate him up. The kid can't play defense (or much offense either)!
where do you begin here...let me say first that Bullard doesn't get his number called--ever. He is the beneficiary of the defense covering other players. Bullard is most effective in the 1st quarter because we look to burn the opps for doubling francis. Once they adjust to Bullard, and concede the fact he must be guarded, Bullard is taken out. But Rudy achieves his purpose there. Made the D come off Francis. Hey also, your man Matt got the last shot, but was guarded. oh well.
