Originally Posted by
DukieInBrasil
BOS got a big win last night over SAC last night, with both Tatum (7/10 FGs) and Kyrie having big games. Kyrie got a triple double, with 31 pts, 10 rebs, & 12 assists. In the same game, Bagley made his return, and played well, 14 & 6 on 5/9 FGs, while Giles unspectacular yet solid 4/4/4.
Can we just stop and admire Tyus Jones for a second? His shooting %s are down across the board this year, but the dude is rock steady withe ball. Last night he went for 12 pts (6/9 FGs) and 9 assists with ZERO turnovers. For the season he has a ~7:1 a:to ratio (4.2:0.6). That's insane.
Now, for a detour, Tyus may be a good model to view Tre thru, since Tre's strengths are also not shooting, but ball handling and defense. Still, Tre's shooting is so inferior to Tyus's that i think a lot of teams will want to see if Tre can improve his shooting before drafting him. Tre may want to follow the Trevon Duval model and not care if he can get drafted or not and just go for it. I think Tre would be well served by returning to Duke where he'll be on tv every game and get coached by the GOAT, rather than toiling in obscurity yet have the ability to work on his craft with more constancy.
Was at the game. Tatum was really good but didn't play in the last quarter (I assume coming back from injury). Bagley, in his first game back, was really good. He's a lot more confident in his shot and the shot looks a lot better. He's still an incredible leaper. Giles had an awful, awful game. Lots of turnovers. Got a technical and nearly a second one.
Kyrie, on the other hand, was spectacular. He missed plenty of shots, especially from 3, but his playmaking was the best I've ever seen from him.
Kyrie is such a weird dude. I'm not sure anyone has figured this guy out. He acts like an old soul yet has way too many immaturity issues. But his ability to play basketball is undisputed.
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