Tony Allen Shutting Down Durant Because "He Can Get Around Screens"

[oarabbus]

Someone plz explain why Durant can't shoot over a guy 6" shorter than him

[SamuraiSWISH]

Someone plz explain why Durant can't shoot over a guy 6" shorter than him

He couldn't out physical Tony Allen to even get the ball first.

[JohnFreeman]

Allen is just a great defender, and Durant is a product of officiating bias and iso plays

[LONGTIME]

Someone plz explain why Durant can't shoot over a guy 6" shorter than him

Honestly Durant is soft. Whenever someone plays physical defense and denies him the ball, he hangs his head and pouts instead of fighting to re-eastablish position to get the ****ing ball.

[Lebronxrings]

He did it all last series, just got no help from his teammates.

don't make me bring up the 4th quarter stats

[Relinquish]

When guarded by Allen or Ariza, KD looks quite mortal. Last game Ariza guarded him, KD shot 8-21.

[MMM]

Someone plz explain why Durant can't shoot over a guy 6" shorter than him

My guess is getting right up under him is going to impact your rhythm despite having 7 inches to shoot over. Lower body function can't be ignored in one's jump shooting abilities

[russwest0]

...and they got killed in that series.

every game came down to the wire and there was no Westbrook + OKC's whole entire supporting cast played like shit.

There's no doubt in my mind Durant needs to be bringing the ball up more. Brooks is also a jackass for ever running a lineup without one of Westbrook or KD like he has in both games so far.

[MMM]

When guarded by Allen or Ariza, KD looks quite mortal. Last game Ariza guarded him, KD shot 8-21.

8-21 is not that bad

[PickernRoller]

Sounds a lot like the same thing that troubles Lebron. Both Bron and Durant depend heavily on PnR to get their shots. 1-on-1 is not their strength.

[ShaqCarriedKobe]

Someone plz explain why Durant can't shoot over a guy 6" shorter than him

Because Durant is soft, mentally weak, and a choker. He'll never be LeBron.

[becken]

[BoutPractice]

So what? Most good modern offenses rely heavily on screens.

[dunksby]

KD haters better have their fun right now cause it aint gonna last.

[RoseCity07]

Seeing Memphis beat OKC would be sweet as hell. Memphis is a tough team that doesn't get any attention. They play great team ball and are committed to defense. When they beat you it's because they shut you down and play great defense. I can't wait to see the next game.