Spurs vs Wizards

[2Fluffy4U]

So this is what its like to have a coach on the sidelines that has a feel for what is going on court.

[Kanyewest]

Deni chipped his tooth, maybe that's why he played less?

[2Fluffy4U]

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When asked about Brian Keefe, Kuz actually says: "...you know he had to work to get to this level..."

[MOSH]

Hey there, been lurking for years, this is my first post.

I predict Deni will get his minutes back once the deadline is over.

[DCZards]

After the trade deadline, they could have Jaden Hardy, who had 20 and 7 assists tonight for Dallas. I hope they can poach him — that’d give us another youngun with room to grow. I think a smart front office is one that targets picks but also tries to steal babies (er, not real ones, but NBA ones). Hardy, Deni, Couliballer, and let’s see whether Bags can turn into something …

Yup…if the Zards were to make a trade with Dallas Jaden Hardy would be my target as well. I think he’s an under-the-radar young talent who could flourish in the right situation.

[tontoz]

After the trade deadline, they could have Jaden Hardy, who had 20 and 7 assists tonight for Dallas. I hope they can poach him — that’d give us another youngun with room to grow. I think a smart front office is one that targets picks but also tries to steal babies (er, not real ones, but NBA ones). Hardy, Deni, Couliballer, and let’s see whether Bags can turn into something …

Yup…if the Zards were to make a trade with Dallas Jaden Hardy would be my target as well. I think he’s an under-the-radar young talent who could flourish in the right situation.

No thanks on Hardy, an undersized 2 who is pretty useless unless he is making 3. Lousy defender and struggles to finish inside.

[DCZards]

What I may have liked best about last night’s game is that the ball was primarily in the hands of Jones and not Kuz in the last couple of minutes…something I’ve been asking for.

Down the stretch, Kuz was set up by Jones for an easy layup and Tyus found Poole for an open 3.

[WallToWall]

What I liked about this game was the effort. They all played with effort, with big props going to Gafford. Someone lit a fire under him, and I haven’t seen him play that hard in a long while.
Effort will win some games.

[doclinkin]

What I may have liked best about last night’s game is that the ball was primarily in the hands of Jones and not Kuz in the last couple of minutes…something I’ve been asking for.

Down the stretch, Kuz was set up by Jones for an easy layup and Tyus found Poole for an open 3.

Apparently it is something Kuz asked for. Coach Keefe said Kuz approached him and asked if he could screen for Tyus in the high pick and roll. Coach agreed and twice in a row they made it work.

The Athletic

During a timeout late in Monday’s game, Kuzma offered a suggestion during a team huddle. Kuzma offered to set screens for Tyus Jones in high pick-and-rolls. Keefe obliged again and again.

As Washington trailed 107-104 with 3:46 left in the fourth quarter, a screen by Kuzma allowed Jones to drive into the paint, and Jones snapped a pass to Poole in the left corner. Poole drained the 3-pointer.

On the Wizards’ next possession, with the Wizards trailing 109-107, Kuzma rolled to the paint, received a pass from Jones and drew a double-team from Victor Wembanyama and Cedi Osman. Kuzma then passed to the right corner, where Bilal Coulibaly was wide-open. Coulibaly sank the 3.

During his postgame news conference, Keefe credited Kuzma for the suggestion and lauded Kuzma and Jones for making the correct decisions late in the game.

Keefe and Kuzma believe in each other. Kuzma’s first two NBA seasons with the Lakers coincided with Keefe’s final two seasons on the Lakers’ coaching staff.

“His maturation has been great to see,” Keefe said. “But you could see that when he was young, that this is who he was going to become, because of the amount of time that he put in. It’s fun to be around a second time with him, and I’ve got a ton of trust in him.”

[DCZards]

What I may have liked best about last night’s game is that the ball was primarily in the hands of Jones and not Kuz in the last couple of minutes…something I’ve been asking for.

Down the stretch, Kuz was set up by Jones for an easy layup and Tyus found Poole for an open 3.

Apparently it is something Kuz asked for. Coach Keefe said Kuz approached him and asked if he could screen for Tyus in the high pick and roll. Coach agreed and twice in a row they made it work.

The Athletic

During a timeout late in Monday’s game, Kuzma offered a suggestion during a team huddle. Kuzma offered to set screens for Tyus Jones in high pick-and-rolls. Keefe obliged again and again.

As Washington trailed 107-104 with 3:46 left in the fourth quarter, a screen by Kuzma allowed Jones to drive into the paint, and Jones snapped a pass to Poole in the left corner. Poole drained the 3-pointer.

On the Wizards’ next possession, with the Wizards trailing 109-107, Kuzma rolled to the paint, received a pass from Jones and drew a double-team from Victor Wembanyama and Cedi Osman. Kuzma then passed to the right corner, where Bilal Coulibaly was wide-open. Coulibaly sank the 3.

During his postgame news conference, Keefe credited Kuzma for the suggestion and lauded Kuzma and Jones for making the correct decisions late in the game.

Keefe and Kuzma believe in each other. Kuzma’s first two NBA seasons with the Lakers coincided with Keefe’s final two seasons on the Lakers’ coaching staff.

“His maturation has been great to see,” Keefe said. “But you could see that when he was young, that this is who he was going to become, because of the amount of time that he put in. It’s fun to be around a second time with him, and I’ve got a ton of trust in him.”

Having the ball in his hands also enabled Tyus to find his way into the paint for two short jumpers late in the game.

Jones makes smart decisions and doesn’t turn it over…exactly the kind of player I want with the ball at clutch time. I hope that continues to be the game plan.

[CntOutSmrtCrazy]

Deni chipped his tooth, maybe that's why he played less?

That's laughable. He was playing well too, I just have to believe it's showcasing the rest of those guys that were out there minus Bilal.

[payitforward]

Hey there, been lurking for years, this is my first post.

I predict Deni will get his minutes back once the deadline is over.

Welcome, MOSH !! Don't let your first post be your last one, dude! The more the merrier here.

Find something to criticize me about -- that should be pretty easy!
(everyone agree...?)