TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

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There is an argument that DFS has been the worst defender on the Mavs this season.

He looks flat to me. 

I think people are underestimating the effect of the Mavs making the Western Conference Finals last year. It’s human nature to no longer have urgency in November and December when you’re expecting to play into May. It could be subconscious or it could be a conscious attempt to save yourself for the stretch run and playoffs. Bullock and DFS especially were playing 40 minutes in every playoff game. 

I think that’s why Green and Powell look so good. They’re playing at a higher energy level than the rest of the team. 

Different sport but Sean McVay says once you reach a certain level as a team, the only point of the regular season is to prepare for the playoffs.