Got to give Maxi some props. For the first time in several games, he didn't look scared of the moment. Put me in the group though that iI am doubtful of him in big moments, at the moment.
PJ deserves props. When he has a set role and not asked to be one of the main scorers, he provides so much. He provides toughness, size, defense, etc. When he is consistent on open threes this is just a cherry on top.
Kyrie deserves some props. When he is available and not rusty, he just pushes everyone down a notch where they are in better roles. It is amazing how just having one star available and playing well just makes everything look better.
But I think I am split on Marshall and Dinwiddie. The Dinwiddie holding the ball in some of our dry spells are just maddening, but he is much better in a complimentary role. He hit two huge shots. I really wonder if he is going to be Kidd's choice in the finishing lineup when everyone is healthy. I would guess no, but Kidd does have trust in him.
I give it to Marshall. Just because he also hit big shots and was an impact on defense. Also much needed help on the boards. BTW, Mavs need to be better there. Especially against a team like OKC, who was without their best rebounder. With everything else OKC does, Mavs can't give up so many second chance points. But that is for another thread.
A few notes:
Glad Omax got some minutes. 10 minutes for Omax with a short handed team isn't going to be the difference in winning and losing. He did some really nice things and had some rough moments. Playing in an important game and having some success will give him much more confidence than anything else you can do.
I agree Gafford didn't look good last night and OKC may be a tough matchup for him. I would urge caution though. Tough to really judge our centers without Luka. He is the puppet master. Although I think last night limiting his minutes down the stretch was the right move.
Also loved Marshall after playing New Orleans last game did the grand theft Alvarado twice against OKC. We need support players who do these pest things.
Jaylin Williams...i loved him entering the draft. He is a third center. Time will tell if he will be a backup in the league. He has such a knack on taking chargers. Just really impessive. Especially for a guy who is verticall challenged. Nice passing and good bbiq. If he can hit the three consistenty, I like his chances of being a good backup in the league.
Lastly, maybe Kidd knows what he is doing? I still want to see more Grimes. Even though his stats were minimal, I thought he was a postive impact in his 22 minutes. But seeing how Din and Marshall impacting winning, maybe Kidd's vision is right. I am still having trouble seeing how the Klay, Marshall and Grimes minutes work out when everyone is healthy. Someone is going to be the loser there. I go back and forth who I think that is going to be. It even gets trickier if Dinwiddie also eats into those minutes.
PJ deserves props. When he has a set role and not asked to be one of the main scorers, he provides so much. He provides toughness, size, defense, etc. When he is consistent on open threes this is just a cherry on top.
Kyrie deserves some props. When he is available and not rusty, he just pushes everyone down a notch where they are in better roles. It is amazing how just having one star available and playing well just makes everything look better.
But I think I am split on Marshall and Dinwiddie. The Dinwiddie holding the ball in some of our dry spells are just maddening, but he is much better in a complimentary role. He hit two huge shots. I really wonder if he is going to be Kidd's choice in the finishing lineup when everyone is healthy. I would guess no, but Kidd does have trust in him.
I give it to Marshall. Just because he also hit big shots and was an impact on defense. Also much needed help on the boards. BTW, Mavs need to be better there. Especially against a team like OKC, who was without their best rebounder. With everything else OKC does, Mavs can't give up so many second chance points. But that is for another thread.
A few notes:
Glad Omax got some minutes. 10 minutes for Omax with a short handed team isn't going to be the difference in winning and losing. He did some really nice things and had some rough moments. Playing in an important game and having some success will give him much more confidence than anything else you can do.
I agree Gafford didn't look good last night and OKC may be a tough matchup for him. I would urge caution though. Tough to really judge our centers without Luka. He is the puppet master. Although I think last night limiting his minutes down the stretch was the right move.
Also loved Marshall after playing New Orleans last game did the grand theft Alvarado twice against OKC. We need support players who do these pest things.
Jaylin Williams...i loved him entering the draft. He is a third center. Time will tell if he will be a backup in the league. He has such a knack on taking chargers. Just really impessive. Especially for a guy who is verticall challenged. Nice passing and good bbiq. If he can hit the three consistenty, I like his chances of being a good backup in the league.
Lastly, maybe Kidd knows what he is doing? I still want to see more Grimes. Even though his stats were minimal, I thought he was a postive impact in his 22 minutes. But seeing how Din and Marshall impacting winning, maybe Kidd's vision is right. I am still having trouble seeing how the Klay, Marshall and Grimes minutes work out when everyone is healthy. Someone is going to be the loser there. I go back and forth who I think that is going to be. It even gets trickier if Dinwiddie also eats into those minutes.
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