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Message: [QUOTE="Doctor Hoop, post: 3026561, member: 6845"] I like that Hurley is putting down the marker that he’s in charge and will not tolerate disrespect from the players. Very important. Also important is noting that the defense was better without Adams on the floor. Vital, Smith, and BAdams (and obviously Gilbert) are all better at stopping dribble penetration, which is what has been breaking down the defense. JAdams is quite talented offensively, but not always locked in on defense. I used to attribute that to needing to play 40 minutes with Gilbert out in past years, but that has not been true this year. On offense, while he is gifted, he frequently hasn’t gotten others involved. Maybe that, and Vital’s maturation, is why the offense seemed to run a little more efficiently in the second half. Hurley wants focus and effort, and Adams needs to give him that. [/QUOTE]