(02-15-2021, 04:45 AM)mavsluvr Wrote: MAVS COMEBACK ATTEMPT FALLS SHORT
The Mavericks dug themselves out of a hole to tie the game late with an impressive fourth-quarter run, but in the end, the effort was a day late and a DAME dollar short.
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Anyway, the Mavs get a rare couple of days off now, and will face Detroit on Wednesday.
’Til then, MFFLs!
Kudos on another really good write up despite another disappointing loss ML. Definite all star team starter among Mav's writers, anywhere.
This can't be good. Has former Carlisle, Dallas assistant Terry Stotts actually been a better coach than Rick, post championship years?
There's been a bit of a pattern over the years I've noted in Portland's coaching quality. Quote:Despite being down 4 of their key players, the Blazers easily handled the Mavericks,
Not really good enough if you're the #2 star on a 2 star team. Several Mavs role players are doing a pretty good job filling their roles, but if you're the #2 star you have be elite for the team to beat the quality of teams in the West.
Quote:KP had a a good enough line — 18 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks and a steal, but I didn’t think he played all that well.
Mavs have some guy getting zeroed out who is at least an elite offensive and rebounding threat.
There's this big guy who, kinda like Kanter provided balance to Portland's attack, could uh score and rebound but uh nevermind.
Yeah, let's keep searching the roster for Luka load helpers.
Quote:Rick said afterward that he believes the load on Luka game after game is too much, and they can’t expect him to keep scoring 40-point games and filling the stat sheet night after night. He said the team needs more balance in the attack, and they have to find ways for the other guys to start shouldering more of the scoring load. We'll keep an eye on that.
This guy makes the Mavs must see TV all by himself!
Quote:DONCIC. Luka had another amazing night — 44 points, 14-20 shooting, 5 of 8 from three, 11 of 12 from the line, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists. He hit some gorgeous, difficult shots, was absolutely on fi-ah at the end of the second, and scored in double digits in every quarter. He battled hard, played pretty decent defense, and did his best to put the team on his back. When he missed the last shot, he knelt on the court and put his hands over his head in disappointment and chagrin.