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I think that's a good overall summary of how I felt as well.

Agreed. However I do think some of the problem, aside from Wendell's injuries, has been that his touches on offense go way down when Franz/Paulo (either or both) are in the game. It's hard to keep in rhythm offensively when you only touch the ball once in awhile. My biggest hope is that the kind of ball movement we've shown ourselves capable of at times doesn't go away when Franz and Paulo get back.

True

We also have to be able to stay healthy.

In the first half Cole was looking to set up his teammates and it was actually great. At some point though he reverted to mostly looking for his own shot and ignoring everyone else, and then he was bad. It was almost like flipping a switch.

Yes, and unfortunately the ball movement in the second half was not nearly as good as it was in the first half.

Just bought four tickets to take the family to the early Sunday home game against the Nets in two weeks (12/29). Wasn’t cheap but we’re all looking forward to it!

Completely agree

Amazing how much fun we are to watch when everyone gets to touch the ball on offense. Really seems to energize our players.

Won’t work against the better teams most of the time particularly at the end of close games. Gotta keep all five players involved in the offense.

Orlandoholic: “Our offensive game is designed for self creation “. I hope that isn’t true. If it is, this would be a good time to get it fixed.

I’d be stunned if Paulo comes back in 2024

I know. When is the last time we’ve had a player out with this injury? I can’t remember one. And now our two best players each have it? Chance of that happening has to be like one in a million.

If we don’t play team ball now we’re doomed. Move the ball and whoever’s open either drives or shoots. If Suggs tries to dribble 1v 4 to the rim and forces a bunch of shots we have no chance. I believe one of the reasons KCP is doing worse than expected this year is he doesn’t get enough touches to get in any kind of rhythm.

Yeah this hero ball business and lack of team play at the end of close games especially is really getting old.