Empting the Nogin
• This is in a rush as I am on the plane and hoping to get posted before we take off.
• Solid win. These are the nights were the development really takes place.
• Three of the final four play calls of the night were a Gordon Hayward/Derrick Favors side pick and roll. It was off that play that Gordon Hayward rose up to bury the 15 footer that turned out to be the game winner.
• Derrick Favors was terrific. His defense on the final two plays of the game was huge. He came over to help on the Louis Williams drive and forced the miss and then stepped out on the Louis Williams three attempt at the end of the game.
• Favors had a career high points and his 5th double double of his career and his first ever 20/10. I feel pretty comfortable that he will have many more before it is all over.
• In fact, it was only the third time he ever had played more than 30 minutes.
• Tyrone Corbin had a really good night. In the first quarter guys got exhausted and he shorten the rotation in the third quarter and altered who he played in the third.
• Corbin’s 1st quarter benching of Devin Harris sent a huge message. Harris came out for the 2nd quarter like a ball of fire. The only way this works is if Earl Watson plays well and he did.
• Gordon Hayward really held his own on Andre Iguodola tonight. Iggy tried to go after Gordon time and time again and Hayward not only held his own but generally denied him each and every time.
• Enes Kanter did it again. The kid is playing like he belongs. He is holding his own each night and each time he does it he is making progress. I am stunned at what he was done in the first three games of the year.
• Paul was just 4 of 16 but the effort stayed consistent all night
• The ball moved very well tonight even if the assist numbers weren’t great.
• Barring anything crazy I think Gordon Hayward is going to lead this team in minutes played this year.
• Defensive rebounding was awesome tonight – 32 of 39 chances – 82% percent – that is outstanding. League average is about 72%.
• Interesting thing on the plane tonight is the guys now have apps on their I-Pads so they can watch film on the plane.
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