have not been able to watch intently because, work, but:
Defense improved substantially after the mid-first half timeout. Intensity, athleticism, pressure, contest all upped visibly and that made the difference.
Our front court athleticism is the best thing we have going for us, and may well be all year.
Darling has been solid on the ball and clearly Pitino isn't comfortable with anyone else handling it. He tries defensively.
Jackson and Sanon do some good things but remain unready for primetime. Have time to get there over the course of the season, though.