[Q] wrote:They actually played really well in the first round and game 1 when they stayed committed to the defensive end. Unfortunately the Lakers made an adjustment and Davis is just way too good and it's hampered the effectiveness of the lineup and Tucker specifically. They either needed to make a lineup adjustment or a backup plan but they just kinda went all in on Tucker at center.
Andrew wrote:Indeed, and for all the talk of positionless basketball and everything, not having size to counter size is going to cause these problems. LeBron, AD, and Kuzma are feasting inside.
Jeffx wrote:[Q] wrote:They actually played really well in the first round and game 1 when they stayed committed to the defensive end. Unfortunately the Lakers made an adjustment and Davis is just way too good and it's hampered the effectiveness of the lineup and Tucker specifically. They either needed to make a lineup adjustment or a backup plan but they just kinda went all in on Tucker at center.
Dude, when has D'Antoni ever had a backup plan? We've seen this with him for years.
I've been reading comments from Rockets fans on social media - some feel Houston should've kept Capela....who knows?
Andrew wrote:So look, the series isn't officially over and the Rockets aren't eliminated yet, but can we finally put to rest the idea that D'Antoni's style and an analytrics-driven gameplan wherein open layups and midrange shots are passed up for missed threes and turnovers, is in any way a formula for success in the Playoffs?
Andrew wrote:So look, the series isn't officially over and the Rockets aren't eliminated yet, but can we finally put to rest the idea that D'Antoni's style and an analytrics-driven gameplan wherein open layups and midrange shots are passed up for missed threes and turnovers, is in any way a formula for success in the Playoffs?
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