I think it was a combination of things. Yes, Garland was forcing it a bit. Also, it was his first time playing with two new teammates, the offense is using more simple pick-and-roll plays, and he probably also was just a bit out of game shape.Last night it looked like he was dribbling too much. They don't give style points in the NBA. But he was obviously rusty so no complaints.
I looked at his stats, he's shooting 43.6 % overall and 44.4% from 3, that's not that bad?
Well... he was out there tonight.
But Geesh he looked bad.
The entire team looked bad last night besides Jarrett Allen. I think it underscored the importance of the Cavs finding a big 2-way wing that is more than just a 3+D role player, because Brown and Tatum just absolutely tore us apart. But the Celtics were on their game, and they do a great job defending guards.. Celtics are a legitimate contender or close to it. At home, AFC championship weekend...
Yesterdays game- throw it in the trash heap but take the film and use it to call out the poor effort. Garland also is working to get his rhythm back. Shoulder injuries are tough, and effects can linger for a couple weeks after players return.
The entire team looked bad last night besides Jarrett Allen. I think it underscored the importance of the Cavs finding a big 2-way wing that is more than just a 3+D role player, because Brown and Tatum just absolutely tore us apart. But the Celtics were on their game, and they do a great job defending guards.. Celtics are a legitimate contender or close to it. At home, AFC championship weekend...
Yesterdays game- throw it in the trash heap but take the film and use it to call out the poor effort. Garland also is working to get his rhythm back. Shoulder injuries are tough, and effects can linger for a couple weeks after players return.
He still dribbles too much, its like always trying to do a dribbling exhibition out there.... He also needs to learn to finish inside, it would take a while as he is not used playing against the lenght and athleticism of the nba... If he doesn't show significant improvement and consistency by next season, it might be time to breakup the Sexland duo...Darius needs to protect the ball better. I'm not going to put too much weight on the clunker last night, it was bound to happen at some point. However, Garland can get loose with the handles a bit. Finishing among big guys should be better too. Picked 5th overall and you've had some time to get used to the pace/size of the NBA.
I'm still up on his future, but time to get going on it now.