12-30-2021, 11:27 AM
(12-30-2021, 07:47 AM)RedFlag41 Wrote: I think, in the last offensive possession, KP took a shot to beat the shot clock buzzer which failed to hit the rim. The Mavs were called for a shot clock violation. The game clock was adjusted to the remaining game time.
I think JB read the play wrong, was too tentative, and held the ball too long. I thought he would take the last second shot, but instead passed the ball to KP on the post who had top little time to create any good shot.
I think they should have run a play instead of just running the clock, preferably something going to the basket. A foul and two clutch free throws would have sealed the game.
I think that the last defensive possession was bad, but the game was lost at the last offensive possession.
I also don't understand the timeout call after the rebound. For me, I would have just took care of the ball and ran a play instead of calling a timeout.
Yeah, good comments.
Agree that a lot is being put on the last minute, which I guess is pretty much the nature of the beast.
As far as the overall reasons why the Mavs lost, there is a lot we could analyze, but it doesn't really seem worth it, given that we're not likely to ever see these lineups again once the COVID spell is over. For a quick take, review the second quarter.