12-11-2023, 09:11 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-11-2023, 09:12 PM by SleepingHero.)
The amount of injuries this team is facing..............................
At the half thoughts:
Exum is literally what this team needed. He is everything the Mavs have been lacking. The hustle, the basketball IQ, ball handling, penetration. Literally amazing watching him work.
OMax has been incredible on defense. If he can just hit his threes he's going to be Mikal Bridges 2.0. He shut down Bane on a drive so hard just by existing. His ability to penetrate and handle the ball has me so hyped.
Hardy was feeling it earlier this game. Hopefully he comes out the half and still lets the game come to him. When he's in his groove he plays like a 30ppg scorer, he's just that good.
AJ Lawsons athleticism is a sight to see. I don't remember when I've seen such a bouncy athletic wing for the Mavs. He's not very good, but his hustle more than makes up for it. His ability to cover ground has helped tremendously in making life difficult for the Memphis guards, particularly Bane and Rose. If he also could just shoot it, he'd have a huge role on any team.
Dereck Lively has DPOY potential. There were so many BS non-call offensive fouls that JJJr is getting away with and yet Lively is still contesting everything and making life hard. His only downfall is covering the perimeter, but that will come with time.
The sheer amount of effort plays this team generates that ends up with points is the difference between being up by 15 and only being up by 2. They are playing so well as a team. Hopefully they continue the momentum.
Oh and Luka is still HIM. It's a pleasure to watch him play basketball every game.
At the half thoughts:
Exum is literally what this team needed. He is everything the Mavs have been lacking. The hustle, the basketball IQ, ball handling, penetration. Literally amazing watching him work.
OMax has been incredible on defense. If he can just hit his threes he's going to be Mikal Bridges 2.0. He shut down Bane on a drive so hard just by existing. His ability to penetrate and handle the ball has me so hyped.
Hardy was feeling it earlier this game. Hopefully he comes out the half and still lets the game come to him. When he's in his groove he plays like a 30ppg scorer, he's just that good.
AJ Lawsons athleticism is a sight to see. I don't remember when I've seen such a bouncy athletic wing for the Mavs. He's not very good, but his hustle more than makes up for it. His ability to cover ground has helped tremendously in making life difficult for the Memphis guards, particularly Bane and Rose. If he also could just shoot it, he'd have a huge role on any team.
Dereck Lively has DPOY potential. There were so many BS non-call offensive fouls that JJJr is getting away with and yet Lively is still contesting everything and making life hard. His only downfall is covering the perimeter, but that will come with time.
The sheer amount of effort plays this team generates that ends up with points is the difference between being up by 15 and only being up by 2. They are playing so well as a team. Hopefully they continue the momentum.
Oh and Luka is still HIM. It's a pleasure to watch him play basketball every game.
14x All-Star, 12x all-NBA, 1x MVP, 1x Finals MVP, 1 NBA Championship: Dirk Nowitzki, the man, the myth, the legend.
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