MAVS 107, BULLS 117

[hakeemfaan]

The Bulls should be the template for the Mavs.  A year ago whether they won or lost, we would be considered as favorites going in.  Now they unquestionably are.  

2 signings have made a huge difference. Lonzo ( who many of us here were begging the Mavs to chase as a perfect running mate for Luka) and Caruso. 

Target a big guard who can defend and some bench players that can make a difference.  With Luka here, the Mavs just have to be judicious for a quick retool. I am still hopeful of Josh Green playing that Caruso role. The kid seems to defend well whenever given minutes but not sure what is going on in that this is the 2nd coach who does not play him much, on a team that needs more defenders at the guard position. 

BTW. No matter how well Powell and Maxi play, I have never liked either because to borrow a RC phrase, I want bigs who can “play with force” and these 2 ain’t it. Especially if you have made your bed with KP as your 2nd star then get some complementary bigs who are tough and physical. WCS has the ability but just gives weird vibes.  Not sure if his head is fully in every game.