12-18-2020, 09:17 AM
(12-18-2020, 08:54 AM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: BTW, Powell has changed his approach on 3's a bit. For some reason he's always insisted on shooting a 3 point jumper and now he's closer to a set shot (he still gets some lift, but not as much as in the past). There's no need to do anything else when you are left wide open. I suspect we'll see 35% or more this season largely because of this adjustment.
It is obvious Mavs value Powell a lot and not everything is shown in stats. Also, the starting unit did just fine with him. As for Maxi - it was proven many times that his production decreases when he has to play more than 20-25 minutes. In the end, I think Mavs will play best players.
Imho, Powells role and minutes depends on his three point shot. If he doesn't get to mid 30 % on wide open threes, it will be difficult. I don't think Luka and him managed a single PnR against Minnesota as they just clogged the paint leaving the three point shot wide open.