Not just their PG; all their perimeter players absolutely abused us off the dribble all over the court…AND they know how to finish — strong layups, fake-outs, pull-up mid-range shots. That’s what skilled, well-rounded players look like. Freeman had his way in the 1H and the perimeter players took over in the 2H.
We play hard, but lack of individual talent and athleticism is glaringly obvious on both ends of the court. We somewhat compensate for lack of individual talent with great set execution and passing, but that only gets you so far, especially if you can’t get stops on the other end.
Mason was huge this game and I have to give credit to Lovering for being very effective in the post this game (not usually the case). Mason might actually be the better Madsen. He shoots the 3 just as well if not better than Gabe and he’s a better playmaker (he made a number of very slick assists). If Gabe isn’t making 3’s, he’s not really doing anything productive. His points and shooting % are plummeting the last few games (last four: 12pts 33%fg) after feasting on a cupcake schedule at home.
Ausar is a bust — underskilled and undersized for P4. It’s painful watching him repeatedly make the same two futile moves that result in a missed or blocked layup. His production and minutes are declining and his starting days might be numbered.
Sharavjamts played well off the bench in the 1H. There is still hope for him, but expectations are definitely much lower than they once were. Little has really disappeared the last few games. Dawes DNP again.
Once again shot <70% FTs.
And now B12 play starts. Oh boy…
Utah @ 
Houston 
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