Joe House

He was going to flip the switch.

We needed him to flip the switch.

This is the problem.

I mean, that's right.

You and I talk... Anyway, go ahead.

Yeah, you got it.

But he's motivated to play defense now.

And on top of that, there has been a liberating effect.

We should re-examine, remember where we were early chemistry-wise between him and Reeves.

And then Reeves was hurt for a big stretch of time.

And the team wasn't as good defensively without Reeves.

And it wasn't as good offensively without Reeves.

Now look at their net offensive and defensive ratings since the All-Star break.

They are fourth in the NBA on offense, and they're inside the top 10 on defense.

They're still in the 17 to 20 range, rating-wise, on defense.

But this measuring period, they are inside the top 10 on defense.

And what do you attribute that to?

Well, everybody that I listen to, all the smart people, people that you talk to,

Luka is trying to play some defense now.

He is an important part of their defensive improvement.