TPercy wrote:Melo is missed badly in this game.

This is actually a good learning experience for how they can function better without MELO. The rest of the team has to get sharper.

mreinman wrote:

crzymdups wrote:

dk7th wrote:

crzymdups wrote:Dwill and Grant are basically our only chance to win this game.

you should never discount kp's overall floor impact. it is elite.

oh, on defense I totally agree. and his very pressence helps on offense... but the shots he is taking are bad right now. he's forcing too much.

just looks off and out of sorts without daddyMelo

i am counting on his figuring it out in the second half. no question kp puts up bad shots. i'd love to see him be in a position to be a passer. his court vision is superior and it is not being utilized enough yet.

mreinman wrote:

nixluva wrote:

TPercy wrote:Melo is missed badly in this game.

This is actually a good learning experience for how they can function better without MELO. The rest of the team has to get sharper.

its nice to see you say something positive for a change

The drop off is really too drastic IMO. These players have to figure out how to execute better when MELO isn't in the game. They've got enough talent but don't seem to fully know how to use it yet.

newyorker4ever wrote:

SocraticBallin22 wrote:Here's my take for the 2nd half with Melo out: When DWill is in the game, give him a Harden type role on the offense. Get him the ball and give him the creativity and license to create off the dribble. Nets have proven they can't stop him and keep fouling him. Force them to make an adjustment and double him to open up the game for others.

So let DWill do in the 2nd half what he did in the 1st half....got it.

Yes... but do MUCH MORE of it. Basically.