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Dennis Schroder talks about how he got his rhythm in a 23-point performance against Atlanta
Dennis Schroder had one of his best games against the Atlanta Hawks. The German guard had a superb stat line of 23 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Brooklyn needed the win due to the Play-In Tournament race against Atlanta.
Schroder’s playmaking was on full display with those seven assists, but his perimeter shooting was also stellar. Dennis hit five three-pointers, the second-highest amount behind Cameron Johnson's seven makes from beyond the arc.
“I think our physicality, our togetherness, coming in playing defense, getting rebounds, playing in transition. I think we did a great job playing as a team,” Schroder said in the post-game interview on the YES broadcast.
“I mean, my teammates made it easy for me, spring the floor, running with me, making shots, they made it easy for me. We work on it every single day; we just gotta be confident in it, shooting it, and keep trusting it.”
Dennis is quickly becoming the team’s go-to playmaker
The Nets front office traded for Schroder because they saw him as a solid playmaker for the team. General Sean Marks is getting what he wanted, as Schroder has already usurped former Net Spencer Dinwiddie in the playmaking department.
Brooklyn’s offense looks better with Schroder at the helm because he commands the game and makes the right pass whenever possible. The German has multiple dimensions to his game, making him a dynamic floor general who can make plays and score.
With his seven assists, Dennis produced 19 points from his passes. That kind of efficient offense makes Schroder a crucial part of Coach Kevin Ollie’s offense. Expect Schroder to keep playing this way and gaining positive momentum as a vital point guard.
Dennis does not have trouble adjusting to Brooklyn
Since Schroder came into the Brooklyn Nets organization in mid-February, it would’ve been understandable if he struggled early on. That is not the case for Dennis because he has quickly become a regular fixture in the lineup.
He feels at home and at peace in Brooklyn, which should lead to better performances. That comfortability is hard to achieve, but Schroder wants to keep playing under Coach Ollie as he isn’t hesitating about the opportunities given to him by the Nets.
