Jalen Smith starts at center for Chicago.
“Jalen Smith will start at center, per Tiago Splitter”
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.”
Norman Powell · PlayerWatch at 13:37
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.”
Tiago Splitter · CoachWatch at 1:28
Last year lacked rhythm and clarity while this year brings more structure and defined roles.
“Last year was hard. There was no type of rhythm. We didn't know who was playing. We didn't know, you know, how we're gonna play. And, you know, now there's gonna be more structure, more, uh, everyone's in a role. And we know what you're gonna get every night.”
Preseason starting group was Giddey.
“Josh, Norman. Caleb, Matas and and a big... He just tweaked his hamstring, so he'll be out for a little bit.”
Tiago Splitter · CoachWatch at 2:20
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