03-02-2021, 09:32 AM
(03-02-2021, 08:05 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: I'd feel better about this 8 of 10 run we are on if I felt like we actually beat a good team at full strength. It beats the alternative, but I'm not convinced we are anywhere near back to ourselves yet.No doubt. But wins do contribute to a winning culture, although that's probably a cyclical argument.
My point is that, in piling up wins, the expectation going into (most) games is that the Mavs will win or at least have a chance of winning, which then impacts the quality of play.
I think it's also, finally, building trust in the team and the system. Some of Luka's unbelievable passes last night would not have happened a few weeks ago. Which speaks to the improved mental competitiveness of the team.
As the great philosopher Ty Webb said: "See the ball....be...be the ball!"