Everytime STAT touches the ball hes forcing a shot up. Its like hes afraid its gonna be the last time he touches a basketball. That should go away in a couple games. I dont mind him trying some stuff while we are up. But its close now. Time to run the offense the way we got the lead, through Melo, and Chandler PnRs.
Other teams are playing the pass on Amare's PnR because they know we are trying to get him into the game. Our PGs need to find their way into the lane to keep them from cheating to Amare so he can get some easy ones. That is where Felton will benefit us when he gets back. The other teams have to respect his drive and wont be able to cheat to STAT every time and deny the pass. Thats why Chandler has been so successful with it to start the season. Because teams def arent afraid of Chandler getting it early and popping a jumper.