Mavs lost 9 of 11 in 2011 before they went on to win a title. Not saying this team is a contender (the 2011 squad started 19-4 before the losing streak) but good teams can go through tough times.
I like the defensive effort last night. Bullock, DFS and Ntilikina brought it. Green made a huge mistake but he kept guys out of the paint and seemed to be in the right place. I thought KP did a good job in pick & roll coverage when he played center. Rotations were pretty good. THJ kept his head up.
Luka and Brunson gave up some blow-bys ... but I'm with JB in believing they'll win a lot of games if they play defense like they did tonight.
Unfortunately, I'm skeptical they'll continue to bring that defensive effort if shots don't start to fall.
I like the defensive effort last night. Bullock, DFS and Ntilikina brought it. Green made a huge mistake but he kept guys out of the paint and seemed to be in the right place. I thought KP did a good job in pick & roll coverage when he played center. Rotations were pretty good. THJ kept his head up.
Luka and Brunson gave up some blow-bys ... but I'm with JB in believing they'll win a lot of games if they play defense like they did tonight.
Unfortunately, I'm skeptical they'll continue to bring that defensive effort if shots don't start to fall.
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