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CHIJalen Smith · Josh Giddey · Norman Powell · Caleb Wilson · Matas BuzelisNews𝕏 Beat1d

Jalen Smith starts at center for Chicago.

“Jalen Smith will start at center, per Tiago Splitter”

CHICaleb Wilson · Matas BuzelisDevelopmentPresser2d

Chicago was too loose and not aggressive enough in dictating the offense.

“Not being on the ball, being too loosey, like, you know, I wanted them to be a little bit more aggressive, dictate the offense instead of just waiting for the offense to attack.”

CHIPatrick WilliamsMinutes & UsagePresser2d

Williams is getting fewer touches than before in his current role but is doing it well.

“Probably is not, you know, having the same touches that he had before, but with the role that I'm asking him to do, he's doing a good job.”

CHICaleb Wilson · Matas BuzelisDevelopmentPresser2d

Powell encourages teammates to take open shots instead of passing them up.

“I'm telling them to shoot the ball... they're passing up shots and things like that, just the reinforcement to give them the confidence to attack or to take the open shot.”

CHIGameplanPresser3d

The plan is to play fast and win the possession game on the boards and with steals.

“As a young team, we got to play fast... we've got to dominate the boards. I think we've got to win the possession game. So that means we've got to create steals and take care of the ball.”