Hayward was the most impressive player today. He was the top scorer (21 points, I believe), but did it in his usual, quiet way. He scored in every way: 3's, mid range jumpers, driving to the hoop for a slam, getting to the FT line. His passing was, as per usual, great. His ball handling seemed tighter to me, and he really seemed to drive at will. Very excited to see that. Overall, he just looked like someone who has figured it out.
Favors had some great 3 point plays early on (one from a drive on Millsap), but didn't do a ton in the 2nd half. Finished with 11 points.
Kanter looks great. The reports we heard over his improved confidence were not over-exaggerated. He seems to have the biggest personality on the team now. Basketball-wise, he ran the floor like none other, converting on 4 fast break dunks, and 2 FT's from being fouled in the fast break. He also drained a 17 footer, and did his up and under once. For those concerned over his ability to shove people around still, I wouldn't worry. He plowed over the fat, white guy in the post one time and dunked over him, even if he was called with a charge. Oh, and I felt his passing looked better. When he got the ball in the high post last year, he seemed very nervous about what to do with it. Today, he seemed aggressive about finding the right pass. Kanter impressed, no doubt. Finished with 14 points.
Burks played PG 90% of the time, and did alright with it. He really pushed the ball in transition and made pretty good passes. He didn't score till the second half (due to playing PG), but really exploded at the end there. Had a 3 points play, corner 3, and a NASTY dunk at the end. Scored the winning team's final 5 points. Finished with 8.
Foye looked good. Made one 3, and always seemed to get to the hoop for a layup when there was an opening. Finished with like 13.
Marvin had some great dunks in the first few minutes, but didn't play a ton after. Not much else to say.
Murphy was a nice surprise. The dude looks like he can really shoot. Drained three after three, and actually made some good passes. Although, like others have said, chucked a little too much down the stretch. Finished with 15.
This is going to be a fun season.