
One of my many issues with Coach Karl's inept coaching this season has been the mis- and inconsistent use of J.R. Smith - a mercurial yet extremely talented gunslinger. Why the Nuggets don't give Smith more minutes and play a Golden State-style offense befuddles me greatly. The bottom line is, we should be running and shooting our opponents off the floor nightly.
On this particular night, Smith played his heart out, making seven three-pointers in the fourth quarter alone. The previous wasted effort was when Allen Iverson scored 51 points (49 through three quarters) in a home loss to the Lakers.