10-22-2019, 03:31 PM
(10-22-2019, 01:28 PM)vfromlmf Wrote: Wow, 2 hours after I posted the poll, the Mavs announce the starting lineup and THREE of the original four from the poll aren't starting (Powell out due to injury). Here's the lineup and new addition to the pollI voted for Wright in the Poll, and I like DFS starting with Kleber. I would imagine that RC will go with more of a shooter when DP comes back though... For now, I like starting the game out with a stronger defensive look and let Luka/KP handle the scoring.
PG Doncic
SG Wright
SF Finney-Smith
PF Porzingis
C Kleber
Finney-Smith Started 35 games as a rookie which is saying something. That was a much different team but it was a veteran squad (Deron Williams, Matthews, Barnes, Bogut) with playoff hopes. DFS brings everything to the table that Jackson doesn't. His contributions don't often show up in the boxscore but Cuban has hinted at advanced analytics that include metrics to measure things like hustle, deflections, style of play and toughness. DFS is a strong, versatile defender and plus offensive rebounder, but a poor shooter. Is he the type of dirty work beast every starting lineup needs? Or a classic 3&D wing who can't shoot.