05-24-2024, 01:53 PM
(05-24-2024, 01:42 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Listen they knocked out the defending champs. That alone grants them some credence in "what it takes at this level." They didn't even fold when Denver stormed back and went up 3-2.
Minny is tough. They scare the shit out of me. But I agree, the Mavs didn't really have a great game all things considered. If they had an average shooting game they probably win that game by 10-12 points. I don't expect Minny to hit 18 threes again. They've only hit 14 or more threes 3 times so far in the playoffs, including against Dallas. They're usually good for 10-12 a game.
6 less threes and keeping the defense strong in the paint could really make life hard for Minny. I hope Dallas is ready for them!
I agree with most of this, but I kind of feel like that was GREAT defensive game for the Mavs, especially considering it was the first game of the series. It was the first series of the Jason Kidd era where I felt the Mavs were more prepared for game 1 (both tactically and emotionally) than their opponent.