01-08-2021, 11:48 AM
(01-08-2021, 11:02 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: And how! (did I use that phrase right?)Agree that Willie dazzled and amazed in this match.
WCS impressed me quite a bit last night. I honestly believe his surprisingly intelligent and consistent defensive play late in the 4th and in overtime was THE reason the Mavs won this game.
With guys like WCS, the question will always be: Can he do it consistently? But, I'm going on record that this was the best I've ever seen him play. I hope HE feels that way, too. I'm sure he has put up better numbers before, but THIS is the game he needs to play on a winning team to earn a role that matters.
He got into foul trouble in what seemed to me to be a dumb foul at midcourt, but it may have worked out for the best, as he came in fresh later and delivered maybe his best performance ever in the two final periods.
If he can put this type of performance together consistently, that would be huge for the Mavs. Reports are that he has been working very hard on his game, and he says that Carlisle has made him "fall in love with the work." Inspiring!