PRESEASON GAME 1: MIN vs. DAL

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What are your thoughts of trying to play Luka and Kyrie together as much as possible?   It still feels like they are playing your turn/my turn when they play together.   What about force feeding them minutes together so they can develop stronger chemistry?   It won't happen, but if the Mavs plan that they will be your building blocks, lets give them as much time together as possible to learn to play off each other.

I believe you posted a suggestion that the Mavericks always have two of Luka, Kyrie and Jaden Hardy on the floor.  I agree with that.  I think it would nicely replicate what we had with Luka, Brunson and Dinwiddie-  only the new trio is even quicker and more talented.  I think either Luka or Kyrie should be on the floor at all times.  They'll necessarily play some together and hopefully Luka can adjust a little to playing with another superstar.  He's never played with anyone as talented as Kyrie so it will be an adjustment.  When one of our stars is out, I think Exum would be the next guy up.  

I think Josh Green should be the starting small forward and I would keep him in when Kyrie is playing and Luka is sitting.  I would play THJ when Luka is playing and Kyrie is not.  

I think it may take 44 wins to make the top 8 in the West this year.  I think all lineup decisions should be based on winning every game possible.