11-05-2023, 10:39 PM
Personally, I got the sense that the Mavs’ effort increased greatly later in the 2nd half, especially relative to the first half. I think they might THINK they’re pretty good, and might be coasting a bit. I hate that, because it’s terribly bad practice, but on the other hand, this is another game that 100% would’ve been a loss last season. Their ability to win these close ones down the stretch, basically by simply choosing to, really is pretty interesting.