aight, so the pels dropped another one last night to the nets. I was refereeing and didnt see it live but i saw the highlights
I know the easy thing to do is wallow in sadness and disappointment they didnt secure the L, but it looked like one of those nights where Brooklyn just couldnt miss and hit timely shots to put away any comeback from the pelicans
With 3 days off, i've been reading they are gonna try and simplify the defensive assignments to make up for the lack of front court athleticism and i agree that with almost 10 games into the season, its time to start addressing these issues. I dont expect an immediate return, however, if they can stop giving up second chance baskets/offensive boards, and getting beat on backdoor cuts, i think that will at least stop the bleeding for now until they are at full strength.
things to look for moving forward, the pelicans right now, only have 2 players who are attacking the rim more than double digits.
Ingram and Holiday.
THIS HAS TO CHANGE!!
Lonzo HAS to start moving downhill when he's initiating the offense or when he's coming off screens. He is settling TOO much for jumpers. I'm not against the shots from the perimeter he's taking, but i'm against him avoiding the paint at all costs and settling for those shots.
Frank, NAW, both also have to attack attack attack. GET FOULED, increase the FTAs, get their wing/post defenders into foul trouble.