Scrimmage 1: Mavs vs. Lakers (108-104 win)

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We need DFS to get a lot better

I don't understand this statement. DFS did get a lot better and is way overplaying his contract. What else do you expect? He plays defense and hits open threes. I am not saying he is a surefire starter on a contender and I would look for improvement in his spot, but I am very satisfied with his development and plays.

Secondary (or bench) playmaking is by far the biggest issue we have at the moment. I agree JJB is a non rotation spark at best at this stage of his career.

I don’t understand why you don’t understand the statement. His assessment of what he saw last night brought him to the conclusion that we need DFS to be a lot better than the 1 scrimmage game. I agree. I think he played a mediocre game and hope and have seen him play a lot better.

That was a one game comment.  He was a glaringly weak link in the scrimmage, that’s all.  So, take it for what it is. It’s not that big of a deal, at this point. DFS is a valuable part of the roster.  He’ll have a great responsibility to be on the top of his game if the Mavs are to make it past the first round. There’s no one else on the roster who has shown an ability to fill his role, which is central to the modern NBA, in even a remotely competent fashion.