This makes it easier and clearer when the three juniors are on the court simultaneously, but it's not so friendly for Millsap. The strength of his teammates has weakened, increasing the pressure on him to facilitate the offense and requiring him to score in isolation, both of which he does not do as well as when partnered with the three juniors.
But this is also an opportunity for Millsap to develop.
It's also related to O'Neal having a good time in New York and not recovering in time for the game. Otherwise, if there was a Big Shark in the paint for ten minutes of dominant play, Millsap would have an easier time.
The Bobcats then returned to their home court for the second back-to-back of the new season, facing the 76ers and Nuggets.
Both games were won thrillingly, first scraping by the 76ers with a 106-105 victory.
