East?

[basketball nut]

What is the deal with East not playing?

[Dubl R 1]

Other thread said he’s out with health issue

[LittleBrave]

We look really bad without East.

[patrick_o'brian]

We look really bad without East.

I disagree. We look the same. Dribble down, get a high post screen, pass it off, then everyone stands around while whoever the ball handler is dribbles around the perimeter.

[Tommy]

I disagree. We look the same. Dribble down, get a high post screen, pass it off, then everyone stands around while whoever the ball handler is dribbles around the perimeter.

I agree with that sentiment. If nothing else, our offense moved more today than it has been, even if very little more. I thought Nolan and McAdoo both took it to the hoop on several occasions, and I saw McAdoo waving at guys to move a couple times when they were standing still. The stat line doesn't show it, but I think McAdoo had a pretty positive effect in this game.

Overall, not a great looking win, but we're back on the positive side and this gives us something to build on.

[Dub]

I’d like to raise the point that in earlier sections of the season in which we were more successful... moving the ball and generating open shots... East was running point. We then we hit some games in which he was less effective, and we lost. I assert that We have a better chance of getting back to “mode A” with East than without.

[LittleBrave]

I’d like to raise the point that in earlier sections of the season in which we were more successful... moving the ball and generating open shots... East was running point. We then we hit some games in which he was less effective, and we lost. I assert that We have a better chance of getting back to “mode A” with East than without.

Totally agree Dub.
I just think when East is in rhythm, this Braves offense is pretty dang tough...well, and when Ville starts popping 3’s again!!!