(02-28-2024, 05:49 PM)The Jom Wrote: Dear THJ Haters,

Can you imagine Prime Dirk playing on a team this deep, with 2 athletic centers, and a second star like Kyrie, but finishing 8th in the playoff standings? It’s time to lay the blame at Luka’s feet. It’s not the fault of some guy off the bench.

(02-29-2024, 02:43 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Brad Townsend (@townbrad)
A few nights ago I asked Jason Kidd whether the Mavs need a dependable third scorer. He indicated that night that a group approach would be OK, waiting for the hot hand each night.

Now? "I would make it a lot easier if we have a third scorer. I think P.J. is trending that way."


Noah Weber (@noahweber00)
"I feel like I'm getting more comfortable each and every game." - P.J. Washington

(02-29-2024, 11:04 AM)Smitty Wrote: A nice Omax article.

https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/being-a-sponge-how-nba-star-kyrie-irving-has-taken-canadian-olivier-maxence-prosper-under/article_af659d66-d5a8-11ee-b659-d774a0f6f962.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=SportsBasketball&utm_content=omaxkyrie

(02-29-2024, 11:04 AM)Smitty Wrote: A nice Omax article.

https://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/being-a-sponge-how-nba-star-kyrie-irving-has-taken-canadian-olivier-maxence-prosper-under/article_af659d66-d5a8-11ee-b659-d774a0f6f962.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=SportsBasketball&utm_content=omaxkyrie

(02-29-2024, 11:54 AM)Jason Terry Wrote: Great article. Good that Kyrie and Omax are BFF’s. Kyrie gonna turn him into a star for us

(03-01-2024, 07:41 AM)myconsumerclub Wrote: Need to start trying Luka Irving PJ Kleber and Lively this way Gafford is the clear backup for Lively and we have a stretch player at all positions and we need to start encouraging Lively to shoot the three more. With Kleber at the PF we can look at several advantages existing that do not exist when using PJ as a PF Instead of SF. Eventually PJ will get back to being a good 3 point shooter that is a given, He has been a good 3 point shooter before and it may start to happen faster if he plays at the 3 and gets a lot of open looks. Kleber can hit 3's and I know that Lively could also develop into a decent enough 3 point shooter and with 5 3 point shooters and that musch size on the court with great overall defense we will see a better lineup that can win more games. THJ Green DJJ Gafford and Exum is there to use off the bench and Hardy can be penciled in as the replacement for THJ when he is crap which is to often for me. Hardy Exum Green DJJ Gafford is a strong defensive bench that can run time off the clock when you are resting starters.

(03-02-2024, 05:41 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: So next 5 are pretty important to get back on track.  I am thinking they need to go 4-1.  Each has their unique challenges.

Sunday at home against the Sixers.  Dallas should take care of business.  First home game after a road trip can be tricky though.  Early game.

Tuesday at home against Pacers.  Dallas was beat pretty good last week by the Pacers.  I hope to get even.

Thursday at home against the Heat.  Heat are playing better.  If we win the first two, this would be a nice game to get.

Saturday at Pistons.  Should be a W.  I am sure we won't get an A+ game though against the lowly Pistons.  You remember that loss last year against Detroit?  Ouch

Monday at the Bulls.  Should also be a W. 

5 games where Dallas should be favored, but also a chance to lose them especially games 2 and 3.    A 4-1 run will be nice heading into a tough stretch after.

(03-02-2024, 01:56 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Speaking of OMax pump,

I wonder how Omax would fare in the starting lineup over Josh. Not that Josh has been bad, he's been fantastic, but I'm really curious how he'd look. First 3-5 minutes of the 1st and 2nd quarter and see what happens. It's not like his defense has been bad. His offense is the issue but if have to imagine he'd get some better looks next to Kyrie and Luka vs. Hardy and AJ Lawson.

(03-03-2024, 10:58 PM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: I'm trying to figure out when Josh has been fantastic?  He'll have one good game followed by three bad ones, when you think he's not even on the floor. Omax isn't ready, so after what DJJ did today, he should get the nod over both of them.

(03-04-2024, 12:02 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: What are you expecting from Green?

He's been averaging close to 12 points per game on 56/48/93 splits since January. 

He's been more aggressive than ever. He isn't an all NBA level defender but he's certainly not bad.

If you're looking at him solving the 3rd scorer issue he won't be it. And I'm honestly starting to come to the conclusion that the lack of 3rd scorer is due to system, not talent. Kidds game plan is one dimensional and bad.