The new defensive setup (which doesn't seem that radical, just not funnelling guys toward the basket like last year) seems to be working much better. But we'll see what happens against good teams. Nonetheless, I really like the mix of players on the team right now, almost everywhere except starting PF. Scola's the best fit for that role right now, but it's unquestionably the weak link on the team. I'm glad that Ross is showing signs of embracing his role off the bench, because he's really got a great skillset for a sixth man, but his head has kept him from excelling there.
I've seen some plays this year on offense that I absolutely love, and I just hope that they're actually part of the offense, rather than just guys improving before Casey's playbook gets implemented. In particular, the DD / JV pick-and-roll with Lowry and Carroll floor-spacing is something I'd like to see a lot more of.
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