BREAKING: The Orlando Magic are finalizing the hire of San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Sweeney broke into NBA coaching in 2011 and now lands the Magic head job as a top rising candidate.
X-Factor of the Night
Spurs Defense!
Held Wolves to 95PTS - 60.5PTS/100 HC Possessions - 22TOs
The “hit” concept (blitzing off the gap) on Ant was a game changer - 2nd Quarter Clinic on that concept
X-Factor of the Night
Mark Daigneault elite coaching & leading
Played all 11 guys to “get their feet wet in the series”, had his guys ready to go, defense was heavily connected holding the Lakers to 90 on 49.6%TS & offensively they played a quality brand with 69%AST
X-Factor last night goes to TJ Shannon in the Wolves W in San Antonio
Huge, Impactful 2nd Half
Took charges, attacked the rim, was great in the open floor
12PTS 5REB 1AST in the 2nd Half
… and an elite post game presser
In terms of on the court
Terrence Shannon Jr was awesome last night
24PTS 6REB 1AST 2STL 54.1%TS +7
Sparked some big sequences with his energy, ability to push the ball, attack-ability & his ballsiness with the role put in front of him… loved his impact last night
X-Factor of the Night
Coach Chris Finch of the Wolves
Under manned squad but he coached them to compete, create advantages, scheme vs Denver’s potent offense, & empowered players that haven’t played in the spots needed in last nights win to clinch the series
Every bucket from Schroder’s night
Elite pace and body control
Off speed finishing
Accepting body contact
Shot readiness & ability to find his “home”
X-Factor of the Night
Dennis Schroder
19PTS 2AST 63.6%FG 50%3FG +8
Absolute clinic in playing with pace, off speed finishing, defensive positioning - massive play off the bench to help the Cavs get up 3-2 in the series