PRESEASON GAME 3: DAL (3-0) @ CHO (1-3) | 127-59 win

[embellisher]

I will continue to beat this drum: moving on from JR was the single most important thing that happened this offseason. The Mavs will likely improve quite dramatically because of this and the happier/lighter attitude around all the players who are playing loose and free and not like beat-down prisoners (just a metaphor).

Indeed. Addition by subtraction. If Bullock, Green, and Sterling Brown can defend as well as JR (or better!), and Bullock and Brown shoot close to their career averages, the result may be 3 - 4 more wins.

A healthy KP who is interested in playing defense like we've seen in the preseason so far might equal another 3 - 5 wins. 

So, 6 - 9 more wins over last season?  And having the bodies and shooting to win a first time series? 

I'm very optimistic about this team!