05-15-2021, 07:24 AM
(05-15-2021, 01:25 AM)ThisIStheYear Wrote: That lineup by the Raptors was among the very worst I’ve ever seen in an NBA game. It was basically a GLeague team. Considering the stakes, it’s inexplicable how close that was. I don’t think a Luka, KP, THJ lineup is going to work defensively, and I hope the Mavs move away from it for the playoffs.
I think the Mavs needed THJs extra scoring/shooting when KP was out. During the stretch without KP he was putting up star player numbers. Now that KP is back (taking somewhere between 15-20 FGA per game) they might need to rebalance the starting five again. Need the best possible perimeter defense to hide KP in the pick and roll.
Should still make sure to have at least two out of Luka, KP and THJ on the floor at all times but not all three.