Game 65: Dallas Mavericks (36-28) vs. Chicago Bulls (31-33)

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I disagree with one thing you said. I think you're overstating Lively's unreliability to some extent. He didn't choose to have his face/nose broken, and otherwise he's fine. Doesn't change the fact he can't play 48 mpg, and I agree with everything else you said. Great post.

I didn't really mean it as a criticism.  He's missed 19 games this season.  When he's out, I think we've been somewhat helpless.  I think we can better survive a stretch without Lively now.