I know bayless is going to get most of the love tonight but to me it was webster doing all the little things that he hasn't done for most of the season. he started the game by going to the hoop and getting some nice lay-ups and ended it with big rebounds and a huge tip in of a missed free throw. hopefully this is a sign of things to come from martell!
Agreed. I was going to hop in here to post the same thing. Roy and Bayless were fantastic, but we still don't win this game without Webster in the 4th. The 3, the tip, the rebound, and don't forget the swat on Amare. He was everywhere.
Pretty much my sentiments. He plays 2 bad games for every good game like this. We still don't have the SF we need on this roster yet.
Webster may be a streaky shooter and inconsistent in all areas of his game, but I love his constant effort and enthusiasm.
I'm really hoping that the early season inconsistency is due to the fact that he played a total of 5 minutes during the regular season last year but I doubt it. I've said this several times, as long as he plays solid D (which he has been doing) and rebounds...He is a great role player for this team. When his shot is falling, he needs to be playing 30+ mpg. When he gathers himself and squares up that shot is lethal...I still think he has the ability to pull it all together and be a great role player.
Amen. This was a breakout game for Martell in terms of what he is capable of doing with his athleticism. We need him for much more than outside shooting.
I think we will start seeing this more often from Martell. The injuries have actually clarified roles for now, and he's someone who can really only thrive in a setting where his role is comfortable and steady. And I always forget what a great athlete he is...
I guess the cynical view is that more of us are surprised by Webster being good, than by Bayless looking like a stud.
Ha ha ha ha I am telling you this all started when I posted that I thought he was not NBA level talent. He is just doing this to prove me wrong!
Not a bad game. But really outbalanced by all the terrible ones he's had. When this becomes the norm, and he improves his shot, then, he will be playing well. Until then he's playing fairly well for a guy drafted late first, early second round. For a 6th pick?, not so much.
Ya, that was the turning point for him in this game. He kept missing outside, but once he went inside he got on track.