by observer Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:27 pm
It's very early yet but it appears that this team....
1) Needs to run to be successful. There is no real reliable back to the basket low post scorer on this team (again). When you live with the jump shot you die with the jump shot. Calderon and Lucas are shooting too much for point guards.
2) Appears vulnerable to teams with inside power players. Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond bullied their way to the hoop with impunity last night, with only Amir Johnson and Aaron Gray appearing willing to mix it up with them.
3) Has come out flat two games in a row now, with the first five guys shooting inaccurately, in no flow, and playing terrible defense. 37 points allowed against the Pistons in the first quarter was sobering. It took guys like Alan Anderson to play some semblance of NBA level defense.
They need to get Lowry in there to establish some defense at the point. Jose puts so little pressure on the passer that the highlight lobs over his head are sure to follow.
4) Has more depth than last year. This second unit shows potential as an energy group which pushes the ball (Lucas, Johnson, Anderson, Ross, Mcguire).
5) Needs to thin out this roster as there is still a lot of teaching and learning in order. Neither Ed Davis nor Quincy Acy inspire confidence right now and Landry Fields poor shooting from 2011/12 appears to be an ongoing problem. If you are going to be a swingman in the NBA you need to be able to shoot the ball, even if you are a solid defensive player. Another questionable high dollar free agent pick up by Bryan Colangelo, who seems to have a knack for this type of acquisition.
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