The main point I was trying to make is that Thomas isn't as bad on D as thinks. Our defense was crushed yesterday. JPotter could no longer whine about Thomas's D. It's all good. I understand people are sensitive when it comes to calling out Smart. But it's okay. You don't need to be a baby. Just look at the scoreboard without Thomas. Still can't play D. So let's ignore reality and pretend we have good defenders.
I took your advice.
With Isaiah: 123.5 points against per game
Without Isaiah: 110 point per game.
Cavs against Toronto: 116.25 points per game
Cavs against Indiana: 113.25 points per game
Scoreboard tells me that without Isaiah weve defended better than anyone else in the playoffs and with Thomas weve been the worst.
break it down to home and away and it only gets worse
On the road, Cleveland was averaging just 112.25 points per game prior to playing us
They averaged 123.5 ppg against Cs with Isaiah
At home, Cleveland was averaging 116.75 points a game
Theyve averaged just 110 against Cs sans Isaiah.
So you are correct. A quick look at the scoreboard is rather informative.