(04-02-2022, 10:12 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: [ -> ]Kleber
Maxi is unfortunatelly close to unplayable at the moment on the offensive side. Even before when he could actually hit a three it was more of a fools gold, as his number of attempts is low due to his slow release. Otherwise he is a very bad short roll (Powell is many times better) which is crucial position when opponents are doubling Luka. He never looks at the basket, just for the pass and is extremely predictable. His decision making is also slow. Opponents will have absolutely no problem daring Kleber to beat them. Perhaps he will have a night once in a series, but no way he can do it consistently.
(04-02-2022, 10:12 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: [ -> ]I don't think I've seen Kleber take a large step forward this year (if he's even taken a step forward at all).
This is fair.
And maybe it's naive of me, but I still feel like we're days away from getting the old Kleber back. I think he was having a good season until very recently, personally, but he hasn't played super well lately. That's clear.
If that persists, then sure - it's going to be a problem.
(04-02-2022, 02:30 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: [ -> ]This is fair.
And maybe it's naive of me, but I still feel like we're days away from getting the old Kleber back. I think he was having a good season until very recently, personally, but he hasn't played super well lately. That's clear.
If that persists, then sure - it's going to be a problem.
At least he hit 2 out of 5 last night, good for 40%!
(04-02-2022, 01:42 PM)omahen Wrote: [ -> ]Maxi is unfortunatelly close to unplayable at the moment on the offensive side. Even before when he could actually hit a three it was more of a fools gold, as his number of attempts is low due to his slow release. Otherwise he is a very bad short roll (Powell is many times better) which is crucial position when opponents are doubling Luka. He never looks at the basket, just for the pass and is extremely predictable. His decision making is also slow. Opponents will have absolutely no problem daring Kleber to beat them. Perhaps he will have a night once in a series, but no way he can do it consistently.
I've had super Glue blinders on until this year. I was endeared to him when he started showing all those years ago to be able to shoot the 3 before the other 2 home grown guys. You're right, almost everything on the offensive side does not come naturally to him which makes him .2 seconds slow.
This was fun. Glad to see the Mavs finally crack 50 and counting. If they just took care of that Washington game my 53 win prediction would still be alive!
(10-15-2021, 10:33 PM)Kammrath Wrote: [ -> ]Top 10 from Vegas lines....
BRK - 56.5 ... UNDER by 12½
MIL - 54.5 ... UNDER by 3½
UTA - 52.5 ... UNDER by 3½
LAL - 52.5 ... UNDER by 19½
PHX - 51.5 ... OVER by 12½
PHI - 50.5 ... OVER by the narrowest of margins
DAL - 48.5 ... OVER by 3½
GSW - 48.5 ... OVER by 4½
MIA - 48.5 ... OVER by 4½
DEN - 47.5 ... OVER by the narrowest of margins
The others ...
Atlanta Hawks 47.5 ...
UNDER by 4½
Boston Celtics 47.5 ...
OVER by 3½
Los Angeles Clippers 44.5 ...
UNDER by 2½
Portland Trail Blazers 44.5 ...
UNDER by 17½
Indiana Pacers 43.5 ...
UNDER by 18½
Memphis Grizzlies 41.5 ...
OVER by 14½
New York Knicks 40.5 ...
UNDER by 3½
Chicago Bulls 39.5 ...
OVER by 6½
New Orleans Pelicans 38.5 ...
UNDER by 2½
Toronto Raptors 37.5 ...
OVER by 10½
Charlotte Hornets 36.5 ...
OVER by 6½
Sacramento Kings 34.5 ...
UNDER by 4½
Minnesota Timberwolves 34.5 ...
OVER by 11½
Washington Wizards 34.5 ...
OVER by the narrowest of margins
Cleveland Cavaliers 28.5 ...
OVER by 15½
San Antonio Spurs 28.5 ...
OVER by 5½
Houston Rockets 25.5 ...
UNDER by 5½
Detroit Pistons 25.5 ...
UNDER by 2½
Orlando Magic 24.5 ...
UNDER by 2½
Oklahoma City Thunder 23.5 ...
OVER by the narrowest of margins
Taking all of the above into consideration, Rick Carlisle has been mathematically eliminated from contention for the 2021-22 Coach of the Year Award.
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2955...-22-season