They made Joe uncomfortable and guarded him close and hard all night. Once that’s happening you start rushing shots when you get them, and worrying too much about their defense and even wide open shots become difficult on nights like last night. This happens from time to time. If guarded hard, Joes gonna have a tough time shooting, it’s why I worry about how much he can actually help us in playoff series going forward because once you key in on him, he struggles.
....but pass to who? Someone’s gotta take shots.
Agreed but Ingles isn’t going to take a ton more shots...and aside from him who else do we want shooting besides Donovan? He’s being asked, given support by teammates and coaches, and basically has to take shots. He’s the best option.
I’ve actually wondered why Dante hasn’t shot much at all beyond a driving layup.....and yeah no one could hit a shot and that’s why they lost. It was a bad night, and there’s been several of these nights this season. We literally look like a bottom 5 team when the 3 isn’t falling, and we look like no one can beat us when t is. Problem is, everyone’s either off or everyone’s on and there seems to be very little in between.
His shots are just not that bad.
As much as we would all like to think otherwise, I think Mitchell has hit the rookie wall. It would be so nice if we had more scoring threats to let him get a little more rest but alas, we don't. He has been carrying the load all season and this is uncharted water for his body and mind as far as fatigue goes. I really wouldn't mind seeing him set a couple of games for a little recovery time before the playoffs, but not sure we can afford to have him out. We may not see the playoffs if he does.
