They pretty much killed us in every aspect of the game. We could not stop anything ar anybody, and really did not have anything consistent on the offense. There are few positives, however.
First, I was glad that they finally started giving Shaq the ball in the block. He is still adjusting and you can see he wants to score and pass and prove he still has it. Shaq is moving good just needs to get his conditioning back and settle in. He is going to be a mnster again I can see it. Refs are not giving him any calls (like they used to). He was defending good since his guy, Chandler, was a nonfactor tonight. In past games Chandler really dominated us on the glass. Shaq really slowed him down and punished him tonight. Wells was another story. We could not do anything with him tonight and he took the pressure off of everyone else. I am not sure what is Amare's problem. He has all the physical tools to be a good defender. He is not a rookie anymore. Is he just mentally limited that he can not learn how to play defense, how to position his body, box out..? I am serious.
Nash is the biggest problem since Shaq's arrival. His defense is non-existent, assists are down, probably his field goal percentage down as well, tirnovers. he can't pass the ball to Shaq on the block because he is easily overpowered and small....really think DJ should play more at least he defends and can pass the ball much easier to Shaq or Amare and let them run the play.
We desperately need another shooter.