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James Edwards

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621 total appearances

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The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

One thing that's been well, he's also letting the three ball fly. He's not hesitating. He has been one of those guys that has been reluctant to let it go when he has a sliver of space and he's let it fly this year. He's shooting at about 38 percent clip. But even further than that, the way with Brunson, they've had to kind of change how they play defensively.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

One thing that's been well, he's also letting the three ball fly. He's not hesitating. He has been one of those guys that has been reluctant to let it go when he has a sliver of space and he's let it fly this year. He's shooting at about 38 percent clip. But even further than that, the way with Brunson, they've had to kind of change how they play defensively.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

One thing that's been well, he's also letting the three ball fly. He's not hesitating. He has been one of those guys that has been reluctant to let it go when he has a sliver of space and he's let it fly this year. He's shooting at about 38 percent clip. But even further than that, the way with Brunson, they've had to kind of change how they play defensively.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

or they've had to change how they play and kind of rely on their defense, right? Like Miles McBride is a good point of attack defender. Mitchell Robinson is back. So they're able to have a little bit more ball pressure, which allows OG, and there's back line help that they trust.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

or they've had to change how they play and kind of rely on their defense, right? Like Miles McBride is a good point of attack defender. Mitchell Robinson is back. So they're able to have a little bit more ball pressure, which allows OG, and there's back line help that they trust.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

or they've had to change how they play and kind of rely on their defense, right? Like Miles McBride is a good point of attack defender. Mitchell Robinson is back. So they're able to have a little bit more ball pressure, which allows OG, and there's back line help that they trust.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

They're able to kind of stick to their man, jump passing lanes, gamble, and I think you see OG out in the fast break a lot too. So that's been a positive. And then the last thing, What I'm curious to see what happens when Jalen gets back is obviously Jalen's going to have the ball more. And that's just I think everybody would agree like Jalen Brunson is he's the guy.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

They're able to kind of stick to their man, jump passing lanes, gamble, and I think you see OG out in the fast break a lot too. So that's been a positive. And then the last thing, What I'm curious to see what happens when Jalen gets back is obviously Jalen's going to have the ball more. And that's just I think everybody would agree like Jalen Brunson is he's the guy.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

They're able to kind of stick to their man, jump passing lanes, gamble, and I think you see OG out in the fast break a lot too. So that's been a positive. And then the last thing, What I'm curious to see what happens when Jalen gets back is obviously Jalen's going to have the ball more. And that's just I think everybody would agree like Jalen Brunson is he's the guy.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

He's the one that, as you said, Dave stirs the drink. But while he's been out, OG is kind of – and me and Fred talked about this. I think he's going to write something on Friday in his notebook around the league. But the geometry of where OG is now without Brunson has changed. Like he's not always in the corner. He's on the wing. He's getting – he's at the top of the key. Yeah.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

He's the one that, as you said, Dave stirs the drink. But while he's been out, OG is kind of – and me and Fred talked about this. I think he's going to write something on Friday in his notebook around the league. But the geometry of where OG is now without Brunson has changed. Like he's not always in the corner. He's on the wing. He's getting – he's at the top of the key. Yeah.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

He's the one that, as you said, Dave stirs the drink. But while he's been out, OG is kind of – and me and Fred talked about this. I think he's going to write something on Friday in his notebook around the league. But the geometry of where OG is now without Brunson has changed. Like he's not always in the corner. He's on the wing. He's getting – he's at the top of the key. Yeah.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

That might not be the case, or they have to figure out how to maybe work that in more when Brunson comes back. So I'm curious to see how they utilize him. Maybe they change around the rotation so OG has opportunities where he can be in those spots on the floor even while Brunson is back. Yeah, like leading bench lineups type of thing. Yeah, exactly. So I'm curious to see how they do that.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

That might not be the case, or they have to figure out how to maybe work that in more when Brunson comes back. So I'm curious to see how they utilize him. Maybe they change around the rotation so OG has opportunities where he can be in those spots on the floor even while Brunson is back. Yeah, like leading bench lineups type of thing. Yeah, exactly. So I'm curious to see how they do that.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

That might not be the case, or they have to figure out how to maybe work that in more when Brunson comes back. So I'm curious to see how they utilize him. Maybe they change around the rotation so OG has opportunities where he can be in those spots on the floor even while Brunson is back. Yeah, like leading bench lineups type of thing. Yeah, exactly. So I'm curious to see how they do that.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

But I do agree that I think he has taken steps. But the question is, is it sustainable because of how – Brunson utilizes the floor and just the importance of having him back.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

But I do agree that I think he has taken steps. But the question is, is it sustainable because of how – Brunson utilizes the floor and just the importance of having him back.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

But I do agree that I think he has taken steps. But the question is, is it sustainable because of how – Brunson utilizes the floor and just the importance of having him back.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

Is he going to make it back? So he has cleared for basketball activities and the Knicks have Thursday off. Then they're going to likely practice Friday in Atlanta and then they play in Atlanta at three and he is on this trip. So it is about a five day trip, two games in there.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Can OKC get to 70 wins? + Anthony Davis’ big night

Is he going to make it back? So he has cleared for basketball activities and the Knicks have Thursday off. Then they're going to likely practice Friday in Atlanta and then they play in Atlanta at three and he is on this trip. So it is about a five day trip, two games in there.