Game 27: Dallas Mavericks (10-16) vs. Utah Jazz (9-15)

[Dahlsim]

Pj is a frustrating player.  Some awesome stuff but then stuff that drives you crazy.

Oh well Mavs had the game in good standing but Jazz made a late push and Mavs offense got stagnant.

Why is the defense so bad?  They are missing AD but Flagg, Christie, pj and Marshall should at least be solid.  I don’t think you can blame nervy who gets licked on and our lack of center size.  Those wings need to be better.  They lose containment way to much.

Why is the defense so bad? 

You, gave the reasons.  Certainly you can blame the lack of size at center and point, lack of rim protection to support the wings. 

No AD or Lively and less than 13 minutes of Gaff = Jazz 7 footers Lauri & Flip feast for 33pts triple double and 25pts near triple double.  
No B. Williams, or D'Lo means 5'11" rookie Nembhard for 38+min backed by non-defender Hardy. That recipe = 6'4" Keyonte George 37pts.  

Even the with best wings, lacking rim protection and size at the point is a big hole.  Look how much Wemby changed the defensive dynamic for the Spurs.  Mavs on the season miss not only Kyrie but the loss of Dante Exum was also a significant impact on expectations for the roster this season.