05-05-2022, 10:17 AM
(05-05-2022, 10:16 AM)omahen Wrote: I don't think one win in this series would be enough to change the narrative. But if Mavs turn it around or at least make it a serious fight, narrative can change. However, personally, I just can't see it after this first two games. I think Mavs basically gave their best in both games. We can't expect there will be many games where every player will be awesome. Sure Brunson was bad, but Kleber was way above his average in game 1, for example. I prefer to look at team stats. As a team they were shooting over 40 % from three in both games and it wasn't even nearly enough. Ok, Phoenix was abnormally efficient which is not realistically sustainable, but it seems they can get their own far easier than Mavs. A lot of things would have to change in order for Mavs to win, imho.
Agreed, narrative will only change if we fully protect homecourt buy boy...these guys are good.