The real problem is that this was called a foul on opening night but the same thing wouldn't be called a foul in the playoffs. There's no consistency in the whistle because "playoffs."
Let 'em play or call everything. Regardless of whether it was a foul or not, hell of a bucket.
It’s now a foul on the defender if he doesn’t touch Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
To be fair, Harper did make contact with SGA’s shoulder…when Shai threw it into Harper’s chest ���😂 https://t.co/KgnpFU4BcR
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@SanjayKirpalani I think because the West (at least the top of it) is shifting toward placing a premium on frontcourt size + depth... this could be dicey for Minnesota's aspirations moving forward. However, you can never double Ant-Man again.
@DuceSenpai Scheme fit. My issue is whether I want to stay with technically-sound/deceptively dynamic bully ball or venture out into new lanes.
The archetype development will tell it.
However, elite downfield blocking is non-negotiable. I’ve never had a team that didn’t excel at it.
@DuceSenpai Scheme first, but portal activity will depend on how the game balances recruit depth. EX: in '26, if I wanted a good safety (my def. approach REQUIRED at least one that was elite/highly productive), it was either portal or finding the right ATH Thumper and converting him.
@DuceSenpai First things first: Build a malleable defense rooted in perpetually precise punishment. Ideally? 4-2-5 w/Mike Macdonald-type principles.
Offense? While an Air Raid + power running was a surprise fit for me on '26, the plan is for my '27 O to share the same roots mentioned above.
I'm not saying this is impossible...
But from what I've seen in these first two games, I have no idea how the Spurs beat the Knicks 4 out of 5 times, considering that if you count the regular season, the Knicks have beaten the Spurs 4 out of 5 times.
Hot damn... there's going to come a day where this team is once again among the league's best.
And based on this + the promise shown this season ... it will be sooner than later. Can't wait.