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JV looks so much quicker and agile than before. I'm looking forward to JV vs. Whiteside in the second round, that will be the true test in how much JV has grown and if his play in the first round is just him on a hot streak.
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A.I wrote: View PostJV looks so much quicker and agile than before. I'm looking forward to JV vs. Whiteside in the second round, that will be the true test in how much JV has grown and if his play in the first round is just him on a hot streak.
But JV has been so impressive lately, he looks like a very different player. Nonetheless I wouldn't expect him to dominate as much as this series, Indy is just so weak up front.
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A.I wrote: View PostJV looks so much quicker and agile than before. I'm looking forward to JV vs. Whiteside in the second round, that will be the true test in how much JV has grown and if his play in the first round is just him on a hot streak.
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JawsGT wrote: View PostMe too, but I think he can handle him. Isn't Whiteside's defensive strengths come more from help situations? I'm not sure but I think he may lack in post and one on one D. Lowry, Demar, and Cojo may have more to be concerned about with Hassan than JV will.
But JV has been so impressive lately, he looks like a very different player. Nonetheless I wouldn't expect him to dominate as much as this series, Indy is just so weak up front.
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DanH wrote: View PostYeah, Whiteside gives up about a point per possession in the post, in the 25th percentile (ie 75% of the league is better in post up defence than him). Meanwhile JV scores about 0.9 PPP, in the 60th percentile offensively.twitter.com/anthonysmdoyle
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Barolt wrote: View PostAgainst Miami, I'm way more concerned about our end of the floor than whether we can score. If we start Scola in that series, it's going to be a mess with him against Deng.(and, by extension, DeMar on either JJ or Wade)
But at least there's an easy counter if Casey is smart enough to use it. Carroll and Powell defending JJ and Wade, DD hiding on Deng. Easy peasy.
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DanH wrote: View PostWell, sure, Scola would be a disaster against them. We've been lucky with Vogel trotting out Allen this series.
But at least there's an easy counter if Casey is smart enough to use it. Carroll and Powell defending JJ and Wade, DD hiding on Deng. Easy peasy.twitter.com/anthonysmdoyle
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From David Thorpe:
For many NBA greats, the postseason is what really matters. We rank the best players so far in the playoffs: ESPN Insider's Postseason MVPs
6. Jonas Valanciunas
Indiana clubbed Toronto in Game 1, and all of the usual doubt about the Raptors surfaced quickly. Two straight horrid postseasons will do that.
Then the Toronto center came to the rescue. He has been the most dominant rebounder in the playoffs, ever-present at the rim. His strong rolls to the basket have hurt the Pacers, as have his bruising paint plays off passes and rebounds. Valanciunas has put his stamp on the series after three games, including two straight Toronto wins.If we knew half as much about coaching an NBA team as we think, we"d know twice as much as we do.
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Barolt wrote: View PostEh... Powell's still a rookie, and Wade's made a fool of some of the best veteran defenders in the NBA.
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Puffer wrote: View PostPowell seemed quite capable of playing great D on PG. Of course I would expect Wade to be craftier, since he doesn't have George's height advantage. But Powell should have a definite speed advantage over Wade, especially laterally.
And all of this is pointless if Casey starts Scola in that series, because then we can't really defend anyone.twitter.com/anthonysmdoyle
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Barolt wrote: View PostEh... Powell's still a rookie, and Wade's made a fool of some of the best veteran defenders in the NBA.danno wrote: View PostLet's not get ahead of ourselves ......
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Powell did do a great job guarding PG who has the height advantage on him. Wade is definitely more experienced but a lot older. Wade is Wade, he'll find ways to score, but Powell at this stage of their careers has the quickness advantage. Either way I'd rather Powell guarding Wade than Carroll.Last edited by A.I; Sat Apr 23, 2016, 01:10 PM.
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