02-07-2021, 05:46 AM
A very entertaining game, mainly because Mavs were able to hit the wide open threes GSW "defense" was allowing. But when Mavs win I like to focus on what can be improved 
Mavs biggest problem remains same as in last season - PnR defense, even when a non rim roller like Green sets the screen. Center doesn't go high enough leaving the guard battling through the screen trying to obstruct the three point shot from elite shooter, which is basically impossible and sometimes result in foul when shooter suddenly stops while defender is still battling through the screen and can't control his speed. GSW were picking us apart using Green/Curry PnR all night long. First attacking KP, who was a disaster, and later Kleber, who wasn't much better. Powell was much more successful in this defense. KP is really awful defensively this season, but I was mostly dissapointed by Maxi. Always a step too late in this one. And generally it looks like Mavs have zero communication on defense.
I am starting to notice a repeated pattern of Maxi defensive brain freezes, especially late in game. A couple of examples:
1. infamous Lakers game last season when Lakers tied the game with a Green buzzer beating three - Maxi went to help on LeBron layup instead of guarding three point shot
2. The game against Phoenix Mavs lost by Booker dagger it was Maxi watching CP3 instead of fouling him
3. Late and-1 this game on Curry. Mavs down four, Curry goes by Maxi without any real resistance for a layup yet Maxi somehow managed to commit a foul without really guarding Curry. Horribly idiotic move that could have cost us a game. Luckily he redeemed himself with the made three.
KP was still ineffective against smaller defenders, but at least he tries, which I think is a step in the right direction.
I saw some ideas of Green to Dallas around the web. I have to say I would be tempted, if price would be really low, something like Johnson+Terry. His contract is awful, but he would probably provide vet leadership this team desperately needs. I am not sure the result of his screens with Doncic would be so effective as with elite shooter Curry. Perhaps he would teach Mavs how to set a screen, because outside of Powell no big guy actually sets a good manlike screen. On the negative side I could totally see him turning into Rondo/Rodman/Odom type of debacle. Uninterested (former) winner just waiting for his contract to expire.
Mavs biggest problem remains same as in last season - PnR defense, even when a non rim roller like Green sets the screen. Center doesn't go high enough leaving the guard battling through the screen trying to obstruct the three point shot from elite shooter, which is basically impossible and sometimes result in foul when shooter suddenly stops while defender is still battling through the screen and can't control his speed. GSW were picking us apart using Green/Curry PnR all night long. First attacking KP, who was a disaster, and later Kleber, who wasn't much better. Powell was much more successful in this defense. KP is really awful defensively this season, but I was mostly dissapointed by Maxi. Always a step too late in this one. And generally it looks like Mavs have zero communication on defense.
I am starting to notice a repeated pattern of Maxi defensive brain freezes, especially late in game. A couple of examples:
1. infamous Lakers game last season when Lakers tied the game with a Green buzzer beating three - Maxi went to help on LeBron layup instead of guarding three point shot
2. The game against Phoenix Mavs lost by Booker dagger it was Maxi watching CP3 instead of fouling him
3. Late and-1 this game on Curry. Mavs down four, Curry goes by Maxi without any real resistance for a layup yet Maxi somehow managed to commit a foul without really guarding Curry. Horribly idiotic move that could have cost us a game. Luckily he redeemed himself with the made three.
KP was still ineffective against smaller defenders, but at least he tries, which I think is a step in the right direction.
I saw some ideas of Green to Dallas around the web. I have to say I would be tempted, if price would be really low, something like Johnson+Terry. His contract is awful, but he would probably provide vet leadership this team desperately needs. I am not sure the result of his screens with Doncic would be so effective as with elite shooter Curry. Perhaps he would teach Mavs how to set a screen, because outside of Powell no big guy actually sets a good manlike screen. On the negative side I could totally see him turning into Rondo/Rodman/Odom type of debacle. Uninterested (former) winner just waiting for his contract to expire.