11-18-2021, 09:56 AM
Thanks, @"mavsluvr" for your write up. Always a first stop on the morning after.
Despite his stats, it didn't feel like Powell was very effective, at least in crunch time. When he is the only big, he can't let Ayton get behind him toward the basket. He also has no business switching onto a wing at the 3pt line leaving Ayton guarded by someone much smaller. He just seemed out of place as the single big.
PHX seemed to get a lot more physical on both ends in the 4th quarter. Bullock got an elbow to the neck when Booker spun and had the acrobatic layup against KP. CP3 was talking and upping his aggression, which seemed to ignite everyone. If they start the game like that Friday, then it might be over early.
DAL doesn't always match the aggression level, maybe it's the coach's decision or maybe they don't have the personalities for it.
Sterling is a lost cause at this point. He needs to do some G league time to find a shot.
Bullock is marginally better, but if he can't hit his 3s at an acceptable rate, then he'll end with a bench warmer contract instead of what DAL gave him.
Good effort for 3/4 of the game. PHX shot poorly early because DAL defense? Low early energy? Interesting to see how Friday plays out. It would be nice to be the streak breaker.
Despite his stats, it didn't feel like Powell was very effective, at least in crunch time. When he is the only big, he can't let Ayton get behind him toward the basket. He also has no business switching onto a wing at the 3pt line leaving Ayton guarded by someone much smaller. He just seemed out of place as the single big.
PHX seemed to get a lot more physical on both ends in the 4th quarter. Bullock got an elbow to the neck when Booker spun and had the acrobatic layup against KP. CP3 was talking and upping his aggression, which seemed to ignite everyone. If they start the game like that Friday, then it might be over early.
DAL doesn't always match the aggression level, maybe it's the coach's decision or maybe they don't have the personalities for it.
Sterling is a lost cause at this point. He needs to do some G league time to find a shot.
Bullock is marginally better, but if he can't hit his 3s at an acceptable rate, then he'll end with a bench warmer contract instead of what DAL gave him.
Good effort for 3/4 of the game. PHX shot poorly early because DAL defense? Low early energy? Interesting to see how Friday plays out. It would be nice to be the streak breaker.