Utah vs. Toronto: I actually thought this game was over in regulation, so I
missed all three overtimes, but nevertheless, I saw enough to know Derozan was
playing just about as good as he was capable of. It wasn't all dunks and threes
either. For a few possessions, Toronto thought high enough of him to isolate
him on the wing. Demar showed a little bit of shake and got some decent shots
off, but a lot of times he would drive right into the help and he would have to
give it up or force something. Without a doubt, missing Kyle Lowry aided this
maturation. Derrick Favors is getting the nod over Kanter for prime backup
minutes right now. Favors looks a lot more assertive, although he still
struggled to finish, but now I'm even more adament that Utah needs upgrade some
other positions. They're legit 4 deep at the power forward position. All four
guys could start on a lot of teams.
Milwaukee vs. Philadelphia: I don't know how much longer the Sixers will be
without Bynum, but he needs to get back ASAP. Things are starting to look worse
and worse in Philadelphia. For now, they're the same team they were the last
two years but without Igoudala and Brand and it shows on both ends of the
floor. Right now the focus of the team is Holiday and Turner when the starters
are out there. Obviously, this is far from enough, and the rest of the team
knows this. The other wings usually assume primary scorer duties when they're
on the floor. That would be Jason Richardson, Dorrell Wright, and Nick Young.
Milwaukee go as Jennings and Ellis go. When those two are hot, than Milwaukee
looks good, but when those two are not hot, Milwaukee has no offense.
Oklahoma City vs. Detroit: This had to be disappointing to Piston fans.
OKC played about as bad as they can play for most of the game, but in the end it
didn't matter, because Durant scored when it mattered, and the Pistons can't
score when it matters. I don't blame Westbrook for being aggresive as he is.
Half the time he takes a bad shot, it seems the play was run for Durant, but he
struggles to get open. Tayshaun did a decent job on KD for most of the night.
Miami vs. Houston: This game started like the mismatch it looked like on
paper. Everything good Houston does comes through Lin and Harden, but Miami
guards those positions and the pick and roll better than any other team. After
Miami opened up a huge lead, they relaxed. When the subs came in the defensive
intensity died and Houston, led by Harden was able to get back in the game.
Houston was also hot from three point land (namely Marcus Morris, Carlos
Delfino and Chandler Parsons). When Lebron took his rest in the 4th, Houston
had gotten out to a 8-10 point lead. Then, Lebron came back in.
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