10-29-2019, 09:05 PM
That was a rough half overall with both Luka and KP somehow aimless and invisible on offense. But the bench is really picking it up, and we're only down 1. If we can get our two superstars going, we've got this.
(10-29-2019, 09:04 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:02 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ]Still trying to figure out the best lineups. Today is all about integrating Powell.
Today should be all about winning this game.
(10-29-2019, 09:02 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:01 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 08:59 PM)Luka_Magic Wrote: [ -> ]I love Rick but sweet Jesus his rotations are all over the place tonight
His play calling is just as erratic.
It's funny, all the role players are currently carrying the Mavs while Luka and KP are struggling when the first 3 games it was the other way around.
KP finally hits a shot! But it was off an offensive board.
Still trying to figure out the best lineups. Today is all about integrating Powell.
(10-29-2019, 09:06 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:04 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:02 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ]Still trying to figure out the best lineups. Today is all about integrating Powell.
Today should be all about winning this game.
We have 77 more games after today. Of course they are trying to win but do you want to keep Powell on the bench for the rest of the season because he is rusty?
(10-29-2019, 09:08 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]Mavs are only down 1 despite playing overall quite bad. Defense always seemed off until Maxi and Wright came in with Kristaps.
Why Carlisle didn't start them baffles me but whatever. Mavs are shooting well, but need Luka and KP to wake up. KP has gotten only 1 play called for him in the first and since then its been nothing but him forcing shots trying to get himself in the game.
Luka needs to drive the ball more to space the court. Carlisle rotations are whacky. I am so afraid the Mavs are going to go down 15 in the 3rd because they have been the worst 2nd half team in the league. This game might be a blowout by the end of the 3rd. I really hope I'm wrong.
(10-29-2019, 09:12 PM)mtrot Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:08 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]Mavs are only down 1 despite playing overall quite bad. Defense always seemed off until Maxi and Wright came in with Kristaps.
Why Carlisle didn't start them baffles me but whatever. Mavs are shooting well, but need Luka and KP to wake up. KP has gotten only 1 play called for him in the first and since then its been nothing but him forcing shots trying to get himself in the game.
Luka needs to drive the ball more to space the court. Carlisle rotations are whacky. I am so afraid the Mavs are going to go down 15 in the 3rd because they have been the worst 2nd half team in the league. This game might be a blowout by the end of the 3rd. I really hope I'm wrong.
Excellent analysis. In the last game, RC did change the lineup for the second half, so maybe he'll do it again. KP does need to post up around the block, which will open things up a bit, instead of just jacking up 27 foot threes.
(10-29-2019, 09:12 PM)mtrot Wrote: [ -> ]Excellent analysis. In the last game, RC did change the lineup for the second half, so maybe he'll do it again. KP does need to post up around the block, which will open things up a bit, instead of just jacking up 27 foot threes.
(10-29-2019, 09:15 PM)Jym Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:12 PM)mtrot Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:08 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]Mavs are only down 1 despite playing overall quite bad. Defense always seemed off until Maxi and Wright came in with Kristaps.
Why Carlisle didn't start them baffles me but whatever. Mavs are shooting well, but need Luka and KP to wake up. KP has gotten only 1 play called for him in the first and since then its been nothing but him forcing shots trying to get himself in the game.
Luka needs to drive the ball more to space the court. Carlisle rotations are whacky. I am so afraid the Mavs are going to go down 15 in the 3rd because they have been the worst 2nd half team in the league. This game might be a blowout by the end of the 3rd. I really hope I'm wrong.
Excellent analysis. In the last game, RC did change the lineup for the second half, so maybe he'll do it again. KP does need to post up around the block, which will open things up a bit, instead of just jacking up 27 foot threes.
Postups aren't his game at all.
I do want to see him get some rim runs and open midrange shots tho
(10-29-2019, 09:08 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]Mavs are only down 1 despite playing overall quite bad. Defense always seemed off until Maxi and Wright came in with Kristaps.
Why Carlisle didn't start them baffles me but whatever. Mavs are shooting well, but need Luka and KP to wake up. KP has gotten only 1 play called for him in the first and since then its been nothing but him forcing shots trying to get himself in the game.
Luka needs to drive the ball more to space the court. Carlisle rotations are whacky. I am so afraid the Mavs are going to go down 15 in the 3rd because they have been the worst 2nd half team in the league. This game might be a blowout by the end of the 3rd. I really hope I'm wrong.
(10-29-2019, 09:06 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:04 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ](10-29-2019, 09:02 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: [ -> ]Still trying to figure out the best lineups. Today is all about integrating Powell.
Today should be all about winning this game.
We have 77 more games after today. Of course they are trying to win but do you want to keep Powell on the bench for the rest of the season because he is rusty?
Do you think a road game vs the Denver Nuggets be the best game to feature Powell back in the rotation? Especially since the Mavs play against the Lakers (who besides Davis has no big) and Cleveland next. Plus if the Mavs want to make the playoffs, they can't take games off that they can win.