GAME 7: ORL (2-6) @ DAL (5-2) | 107-106 win

[Mak]

AD, Love, and Vuc actually are all-stars and really good players tho ...  it’s not like they’re just feasting on Powell to ‘look’ like all stars.

I knew you were going to reply to this. 

The fact they are good players is even more puzzling as to why Carlisle puts Powell on them. Powell is one of the worst post defenders in the league, and putting him on all-stars is inane.

2 things to consider for your puzzlement: (1) those  guys aren’t exclusively post players, they’re quick, versatile scorers with range (2) Powell isn’t as bad as you think. These are superstar players you’re talking about, they’d likely get similar or better numbers against virtually anyone.

My issue is that the Mavs have a proven better defender on the roster in Maxi, and should most definitely be getting the start over Powell.

Historically, Powell has always been a terrible defender.  Anthony Davis scored 19 points on Powell, on 7/12 shooting last year (AD didn't play much against the Mavs last year but when he did he lit Powell up). Compare that with Maxi, whom AD shot 11/22, which is 8% less. AD got his numbers but had to work for them with Maxi. 

Love against Maxi shot 1/4 last year. On Powell 5/9. 

Vucevic there's no data for Maxi, but against Powell he shot 1/5, which I'll give it to him is pretty good.  

But thats not even the point. The issue is that Powell cannot defend anyone, let alone superstars. Take for instance Steven Adams, a player not known for his scoring prowess. On Powell last year, Adams shot 8/11 for 16 points. Maxi- 8 points 3/6. 

I'm tired of Carlisle pretending that Powell can defend. He is a great roll man, but just like Brendan Wright, he shouldn't be starting.

I don’t have a problem with Maxi starting over Powel. The whole starter vs reserve thing seems like it gets overblown importance in a 48 minute game. 

Ya still seem to be overlooking defense as a whole tho imo or oversimplfying it by just looking at another player’s shooting percentage. Powell is a good switch defender, with potential to be a great switch defender. He’s got all the ingredients like quickness, athleticism, versatility, footwork, and high BBIQ. Dwight is an underrated team-scheme defender.

[Mavs2019]

I might start calling Powell Dwes, cause he´ll be the new coach´s pet that drives us all mad.

[SportPsychMav]

I might start calling Powell Dwes, cause he´ll be the new coach´s pet that drives us all mad.

Powell plays a good game.

[SleepingHero]

Luka literally got fouled there. No call.

[jesusshuttlesworth82]

Luka needs a fine for flopping.

This game is irritating the hell out of me. KP getting worse each game.

[SleepingHero]

That was sorely needed KP. Great shot.

[bin610]

This is what happens when you play such poor defense, even the worse offensive team in the league will start to gain confidence.

[DrMav]

Isaac is such an active defender

[SleepingHero]

Issac has locked KP up tonight. Just slapping the ball out his hands every time. 


THJ then with the stupid foul.

[Mak]

lol. If we’re being honest with ourselves, it seems pretty clear KP is having a horrible game and Luka hasn’t been anything special either thus far (midway thru the 3rd quarter). 

These are our 2 stars we rely on and they aren’t pulling their weight. KP especially. 


But it’s probably easier to just scapegoat a roleplayer like Powell instead, even tho he’s having a pretty good game relative to his role.

[SleepingHero]

But it’s probably easier to just scapegoat a roleplayer like Powell instead, even tho he’s having a pretty good game relative to his role.

2 things can be true at once. KP and Luka have underperformed. Powell has also been a net negative on defense (although he has improved this quarter!)

[Mak]

Powell with the 1v1 stop on Vuc in the paint. No double team needed. 


#TheDiamondWall

[SleepingHero]

THJ with quite possibly the worst shot of the night so far, and thats saying something.

Does he think he's in the 7 seconds or less offense?

[Mavs2019]

lol. If we’re being honest with ourselves, it seems pretty clear KP is having a horrible game and Luka hasn’t been anything special either thus far (midway thru the 3rd quarter). 

These are our 2 stars we rely on and they aren’t pulling their weight. KP especially. 


But it’s probably easier to just scapegoat a roleplayer like Powell instead, even tho he’s having a pretty good game relative to his role.

 
Yeah or maybe it´s not working, cause Porzingis should play C and Maxi should space the floor with him to give Luka space to operate in the paint. Instead Powell and his one basketball skill "catching lobs" throws the team out of sync. Teams will gladly take that stupid predictable lob crap, when it means they can stop everything else.

[SleepingHero]

What in the world just happened? 

Refs literally wiped away 3 points.

[Hypermav]

Beat back the devil mouse team!

[SleepingHero]

WHAT A PASS BY THJ!!!!

AND THEN JUSTIN JACKSON WITH THE INCREDIBLE LAYUP!!

HIS TOUCH IS UNMATCHED!

[jesusshuttlesworth82]

THJ with the defense and pass. Didn’t know he could do either. Nice

[Mavs2019]

THJ with the defense and pass. Didn’t know he could do either. Nice

His problem is that he can´t contain his inner stupid for very long, not that he lacks the skills.

[SleepingHero]

We could use a guy like Aaron Gordon.

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LUKA TO KLEBER! GREAT PASS!