02-03-2022, 10:13 AM
Mavs obviously miss KP and THJ but interpreting what it means for this roster is tough.
First, this team looks like a sieve without KP protecting the rim. Powell only managed 13 min against one of the worst teams in the league? Lou Dort bulldozed everyone like he's prime Bonzi Wells? Has KP been so good that his impact can turn a rag tag group of role players into a top-5 defensive team? Or does his absence mean he must be traded? Regardless, Dallas desperately needs a paint presence on defense.
Next, this team just has no scoring off the bench without THJ. Granted, Bullock managed an efficient 23 last night but he's just a shooter, a career < 14 pts per 40 guy. Dallas desperately needs some scoring punch off the bench but with no time table for THJ's return I have no idea if they'll be aggressive at the deadline.
First, this team looks like a sieve without KP protecting the rim. Powell only managed 13 min against one of the worst teams in the league? Lou Dort bulldozed everyone like he's prime Bonzi Wells? Has KP been so good that his impact can turn a rag tag group of role players into a top-5 defensive team? Or does his absence mean he must be traded? Regardless, Dallas desperately needs a paint presence on defense.
Next, this team just has no scoring off the bench without THJ. Granted, Bullock managed an efficient 23 last night but he's just a shooter, a career < 14 pts per 40 guy. Dallas desperately needs some scoring punch off the bench but with no time table for THJ's return I have no idea if they'll be aggressive at the deadline.