Game Thread Mar 23, 2022 05:30PM MT: Jazz at Celtics

[LogGrad98]

We don't know that. Just because Quin only knows how to coach a system built around Rudy doesn't mean we can't be successful without him.

Sure if we lost Rudy for nothing we would struggle, but basketball can be played in ways other than the way we play it. Its actually that different way of playing (5 shooters/scorers) that beats our ***.

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This just shows you don't understand team defense. As soon as they go 5 out they stop the inside out game and start passing and cutting. Since no one else plays defense it's up to Rudy to not only cover his own man at the 3 pt line but to stem the tide of constant runs to the rim since no one else can stay in front of anyone. So Rudy has to scramble. It's the same tired narrative from the playoffs last year. Rudy was exposed. The only reason people say that is because he's the only one making the effort and trying to defend literally everything. And because they don't understand the concept of team defense. The one thing exposed was our tiny defensively-challenged backcourt and wings.

 

[Agent#00]

We appreciate him for the good he brings but he can't create his own offensive. He needs to be hand fed or score on put backs

despite his offensive limitations I think we have a chance because we are in the Western Conference. all the jazz kryptonite teams are in the east. heat, bucks, 76ers, celtics, nets even bulls and Cavs. but we need to play really well and be 100% healthy.