and if anything Garland needed to be selfish like Mitchell - mean that in a good way toward Mitchell. Garland had some 3s or pull ups he passed up in the 4th qtr.
seems like a bit of an overreaction IMO. He was amazing, but if he could have just been decent as opposed to beyond bad maybe we win game 4? Not exactly the reason we won game 5 either.
I mean, Garland, Mobley, Morris and Strus helped carry Mitchell to a game 4 win, but some of that is true.
A lot of over reaction here. Magic are arguably the worst road team in the playoffs. Cavs in 7.
Even with a 28 ppg guy still was at 16 ppg and much more efficient as he's been every season.
I'd say good chance he's gone if we lose. I guess maybe even if we win but lose badly to the Cs.
I kind of disagree here as he is far more efficient and also a better passer. If only he wasn't so good as a rookie he would have looked more improved I guess.
as usual...many fans feel better when they blame guys they may not like (or a coach), I guess. No secret Magic are really good at home, too and props to them for gutting it out. Though no Allen, a hobbled Mobley and DM and shooting like crap (and that is being kind) hard to believe as close as it was.
JA not Embiid but just as impactful to what Cleveland does. He’s the fulcrum to everything they do defensively and he’s a double double.
Yep...last 2 years with him 91-55. 3 years it's 126-73
Fair enough but round really doesn’t matter when you watch guys fold in the players. One guy carrying it all
Garland was pretty non-existent in the 2H. Makes no sense after being so aggressive in the 1st half and this is what is missing from his game. Staying aggressive for 48.
Worst part of that is the one guy probably doesn’t want to be there any more.
Game 6 man. If you expect this team to be a contender in the future this is what builds team in big moments. Guys were passing up open shots, standing in the corner and watching Mitchell. That was literally the offense
Depends on what they are willing to do for him. WILLING to Garland or Mobley and fire JBB. Anything it takes. Willing to make changes for him and he definitely stays.
I mean, that 1 guy has now had 1 amazing game. One OK and 4 that were pretty bad. He was carried by his teammates to a game 5 win for sure. Could argue game 2, as well.
More efficient but all around the rim. His jumper looks better at times but it won’t improve if he continues to pass up shots. Not sure he took a 3 this entire playoffs (actually 4 in one game, 3 in another). That’s not how you improve. He has one move, a baby hook
Totally agree with that. Especially when he is hitting his shots. Take a cue from Mitchell....he can be ice cold and will still keep shooting.
But why?
He is on a bad knee. All series. Even in the regular season you could tell he wasn’t himself
