12-06-2024, 01:12 AM
This was just a thorough thrashing.
First time I've watched Washington all year and I can see why any opponent they play instantly becomes the best team of all time. The Mavs did not even try out there. In fact, this was the first time in the Luka era where I thought it didn't matter that the team came out and sleepwalked through the game. Usually they underestimate an opponent like this and it leads to a grueling difficult win when there wasn't a reason for it.
Thankfully they just toyed with the Wizards and the game was never in a panic mode. It felt like they versed the shanghai sharks in the preseason and just whooped their butts. I love to see that sort of calm composure and professional smackdown-age.
As such, it's hard to pick a Dirkie. The Mavs overmatched the Wizards so badly that basically everyone can get it. Luka had a great game. He was engaged on defense. He made some incredible passes and we saw the classic Luka offensive takeover. Ended it with a triple double. Certainly Dirkie worthy.
Klay, Grimes, Lively, PJ, Gafford, and Dinwiddie all played fantastic games and I could happily give them a Dirkie too. I'm going with Kyrie tonight for his slick haircut and even more sharp play. His offensive takeover in the 2nd and 3rd quarters was so entertaining to watch.
Finally, Alex Sarr does not look the part. I mean heck, he didn't look good in summer league but sheesh he looks like Kwame Brown out there. Zero offensive talent. He's constantly out of position on defense. He bites on every fake. He can't box out. BUT the athleticism is there.... I don't know. Maybe he puts it together eventually... I just don't see it with him. To me it looks like he conned the Wizards out of a lotto pick right now.
Great game by the Mavs. What a blowout!
First time I've watched Washington all year and I can see why any opponent they play instantly becomes the best team of all time. The Mavs did not even try out there. In fact, this was the first time in the Luka era where I thought it didn't matter that the team came out and sleepwalked through the game. Usually they underestimate an opponent like this and it leads to a grueling difficult win when there wasn't a reason for it.
Thankfully they just toyed with the Wizards and the game was never in a panic mode. It felt like they versed the shanghai sharks in the preseason and just whooped their butts. I love to see that sort of calm composure and professional smackdown-age.
As such, it's hard to pick a Dirkie. The Mavs overmatched the Wizards so badly that basically everyone can get it. Luka had a great game. He was engaged on defense. He made some incredible passes and we saw the classic Luka offensive takeover. Ended it with a triple double. Certainly Dirkie worthy.
Klay, Grimes, Lively, PJ, Gafford, and Dinwiddie all played fantastic games and I could happily give them a Dirkie too. I'm going with Kyrie tonight for his slick haircut and even more sharp play. His offensive takeover in the 2nd and 3rd quarters was so entertaining to watch.
Finally, Alex Sarr does not look the part. I mean heck, he didn't look good in summer league but sheesh he looks like Kwame Brown out there. Zero offensive talent. He's constantly out of position on defense. He bites on every fake. He can't box out. BUT the athleticism is there.... I don't know. Maybe he puts it together eventually... I just don't see it with him. To me it looks like he conned the Wizards out of a lotto pick right now.
Great game by the Mavs. What a blowout!
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