Except that he DIDN'T get many early touches, and yet he's been playing strong, confident defense, and only recently picked up a couple stupid fouls. I don't think this logic computes.
Yes, he did get the touches. First a couple touches for LMA. Then to Oden. Oden missed. Next time, Oden traveled. Next time, he got stripped. Then Miller came in, have it to him, and Oden made a good pass to Miller for a layup. MILLER FOR THREE, LOL!!!
Without Outlaw's early flurry (covering for Roy's rough night), we would've gotten blown out tonight.
The game. Oden got a bunch of half-ass passes in places where he didn't have position. Blake and Outlaw passed up on him when he had great position plenty of times.
That was once. Oden had great position once and they didn't get it to him. There were no "plenty of times." This has been a bad game for Oden. Yes, he played some good D and blocked 4 shots, but he turned the ball over SEVEN TIMES on the other end. 0 blocks and 0 turnovers would've been a better game.
I don't think small would be a terrible way to go. We would still have a height advantage, and might do a better job containing their speed.
Hope you and your kid are doing better after the board provided help and support for you. .... Deleted
Because Oden has 5 fouls. LMA has 4. We can't lose both of them. Joel's already out. Also- Oden turned the ball over SEVEN TIMES tonight.