Game 54: Washington Wizards (9-43) vs. Dallas Mavericks (30-23)

[Mavs2021]

Mavs couldn’t make a shot and turned the ball over like crazy (side note, what’s with all the illegal screens the past two games) and still won. The defense and rebounding looks much improved.

Want to see PJs shot start to drop here pretty soon but his defense has been way better than expected so far.

Yeah don´t think it´s a coincidence that he has one of the better plus/minus stats over the last two games.

+40 Kleber
+37 Doncic
+35 Irving
+32 Washington

His 2pt shooting has also been exceptional at 75% (9/12). It´s his horrible 3pt shooting that stands out at 11.1% (1/9). 

Though the revelation has been healthy Maxi. Didn´t think that player still existed. Had written him off, because of his health. Only support (a cheapish) Bron chase, so he can put Maxi on his diet.

Also Hardy´s last 10 games shooting 50/44/83. Can´t "fire" a 21 year old, cause he´s starting the season slowly. He´s clearly putting in more effort on defense and that means he´ll have to get used to the physical effect it has on his offense.

All in all this team feels like it has balance that enables them to win ugly games, too.