Sudden team improvement after LeVert's injury?

[taluslope]

I'm probably a quorum of one here but I noticed a distinct improvement in the flow of the offense after LeVert was injured. Anyone agree with this observation? I'm not sure why but here is a list of possibilities:

1. Natural progression of a very young team uncorrelated with LeVert's play.
2. Spike has the best understanding of the Bielein's offense and got more minutes.
3. Walton (and Spike) deferred to LeVert and the point should control the offense.
4. LeVert's over dribbling took the air out of the ball.
5. My understanding of basketball doesn't qualify me to post on this board.

 

[taluslope]

Dang if Bielfeldt didn't improve too

Could be what I'm drinkin for dinner but I swear Bielfeldt became superman around the same time. Maximilian now jumps higher, runs faster, shoots better, rebounds against giants, and can dunk with either hand. Although I swear I'll kill (not really) the next commentator who claims he is a three point shooter.

Seriously he looks leaner to me. I mean really, his calves are smaller.