Never as good/bad as you look this time of year, it's hard to watch guys struggle and fight but they did and that is a big improvement from a week ago.
Nick Richards play has been the bright spot of the season to this point. He's playing like he did on Bahamas Trip a year ago and that is needed for this team to be it's best. Now need 2 of the trio of Whitney/Brooks/Juzang to provide some offense each game to get to the level they are capable. Not as much in terms of huge games, but consistent production from two thirds of that trio each game.
EJ needs to get back so roles can be lined up and the team gets used to them/he will open up shots with his size alone and he's a great passer--his most underrated skill which has been missed significantly be it big to big or moving ball against zone-he's a weapon as a passer at high post.