With the arrival of Patrick Beverley in Chicago, the promotion of Alex Caruso has also arrived in the quintet to the detriment of Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams, with the exception of the “untouchables” LaVine, DeRozan and Vucevic. And at the first the result was sensational: the Nets crashed.
“I thought that after the defeats and injuries, a different energy was needed to try and change things a bit. The team needed a shake-up”, justified Billy Donovan in the press room.
Brooklyn limited to… 29 points scored in halftime, paid the price for this so-called “shock”. Patrick Beverley and Alex Caruso have lived up to their reputations as defenders and their attitudes have infected their partners, including players less present in defence.
“He communicates a lot. He’s someone who plays with a lot of energy and physicality, who will definitely help us with his experience and his ability to defend by putting pressure on the players. He’s the kind of player we really didn’t have in terms of communication,” he noted. Vucevic on Beverley.
The latter, who also distinguished himself by addressing his new audience, finished with 8 points (2/4 shooting), 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Without forgetting a good dose of characteristic energy.
