Bender has a lot of potential, he's a guy that could make a huge difference if he can learn to slow down and play without the ball a bit on offense, probably gets frustrated cause he's the 3rd option after Petar/Sykes. 
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Sykes, Diaz and Petar make a very good base. Leo rebounds and plays hard. The rest have serious flaws, including the basketball IQ for some. Can't believe that Acker had Lewis in there at the end and not Diaz when Lewis missed the free throws. Sometimes I question Ackers IQ as well. But thanks mainly to the 3-player base we get a great win. Previous Message
have to start somewhere
man, these end of games are nerve racking
we did do some different tweaks, so there was some prep for the press. although part of that is know you can't move when you have the ball and it's not after a made bucket lol
1) Petar playing without fouling 2nd half was the key, his presence is so huge to keep him in that game
2) Lewis is growing, some tough pains with those missed FTs that made it interesting and the 3pt foul (again) on Hughes
3) Sykes was just unbelievable, he looks so calm
4) Diaz nailing shots
the one thing that stood out was Bender he is super athletic if he can just slow himself down sometimes on offense, just a lot is rushed so he missing so many shots
Beach is tied for 3rd place!! I mean that's something and this team looks like they have been TAUGHT by a teacher.
with DMX not playing to his ceiling yet and Bender/Farrel upside. And a lot of confidence. man, Sykes was a killer
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