Derrick Rose: “If we don’t talk on defense, we have no chance of winning”

With Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant absent, the Grizzlies defense ultimately had only one big threat to watch against Phoenix: Devin Booker. It’s obviously complicated work, but it’s easier than managing two or three offensive forces at the same time.

Except that even one seems too much for Memphis since the rear scored 40 points at 15/21 shooting in Phoenix’s victory. Booker certainly showed his talent in certain sequences, however, the defense was not always very sharp either. The aid has often lacked intensity.

This is not surprising according to Derrick Rose. “If we don’t talk on defense, there’s no chance we can win these matches.”delivers the playmaker for the Commercial Appeal.

Bad defense that influences the attack

This lack of communication plagues the entire Grizzlies defense. ” It is not possible. It’s up to the outsiders, the insiders, the bench, the coaches, everyone to make sure we’re on the same wavelength. This is the first step to becoming a good team.”explains Desmond Bane.

Especially since these defensive problems also undermine the offensive performances of the Grizzlies, which have been very insufficient since the start of the season. In recent years, by defending hard, Taylor Jenkins’ players gave themselves ammunition to run and play in transition. This season, they are hitting less in this area, with only 12.1 points on average on the counterattack (23rd in the league).

“We all need to be involved. Everyone on the floor has an obligation to run, share the ball and be aggressive whenever the opportunity presents itself. If this is not possible, we give the ball to an open teammate. It’s simple “, announces Bane, who thus confirms Derrick Rose’s words. “He lives up to what he says. He is an outstanding professional. Every time he speaks, his words carry weight. He tries to make us better on both ends of the floor. »