Posted by Solace:

Both players have had good stretches before. The problem with a good stretch is you're evaluating the player when they're at the top of their game and evalauting it as if it were their average. It likely isn't. Do I think Marbury is a big part of the reason why they're putting up better numbers? Yes, of course. However, do I think they can maintain this? Undecided, at best. If they can play well for the rest of the season, then we have something to talk about. I'm not getting excited over one particularly good stretch when they've had plenty of bad ones in the past.

Posted by Solace:

Posted by VDesai:

If you check either players monthly splits, neither has ever had a stretch like this, especially Nate. I take this month into light, especially because this is one of the first extended times they've gotten a chance to play without Marbs. Obviously its no predictor of future performance- but I just wanted to put into numbers- and use some efficiency stats to illustrate how well they've played. Obviously play at this level is more than adequate from a starting NBA backcourt.

I certainly said Marbury is definitely a factor. That being said, too many times we've gotten very excited over short stretches, only to be disappointed. I just need more time to be convinced that this isn't just another phase. My instincts tell me not to be fooled by these guys again.