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Those stats are stunning. Our defense obviously sucks, but there also seems to be a remarkable "luck" quotient the Cats end up on the wrong side of, particularly in SEC play. And the officiating clogging the flow of the game doesn't help. As much as I hate getting exposed the way we have with all the injuries, I feel pretty zen. I suppose that's what a coach who is smart enough to look at a problem and dig into why it's a problem in order to fix it does for you.
 
Missing Butler (and Kerr) are obviously a key part of our current issues. However, they still have figured out a tactic that produces points in their absence.

The horrid manner in which they are defending is more than just due to Butler’s absence. I think Pope is implying that their defensive strategy is also failing miserably. The hope is that Pope and his staff are willing and able and able to adapt and not remain stubborn to something that clearly isn’t working.

Honestly, there is no risk in doing so. It’s almost impossible to do worse.
 
How convenient after the blockbuster trade, mavericks play at 7:30 on national tv, followed by lakers at 10:30. That somehow worked out great for ratings if Luka and Davis are miraculously cleared of their injuries and play tonight. But yeah, I’ll tune in 😀.
Edit: I now see they are both still “injured” so not playing tonight. Time to find something else to watch.
 
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Missing Butler (and Kerr) are obviously a key part of our current issues. However, they still have figured out a tactic that produces points in their absence.

The horrid manner in which they are defending is more than just due to Butler’s absence. I think Pope is implying that their defensive strategy is also failing miserably. The hope is that Pope and his staff are willing and able and able to adapt and not remain stubborn to something that clearly isn’t working.

Honestly, there is no risk in doing so. It’s almost impossible to do worse.
I keep harping on this, but our last two opponents shot completely out of their ass. Keeping them out of the paint and forcing jumpers is probably the best we could do, but if they hit everything they throw up from the perimeter, what can you do?
 
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