1. Horrible defense. Mavs have absolutely no chance winning any serious game playing defense like this. 20 turnovers Mavs, 9 turnovers Houston! 4 Mavs scored over 20 points (2 over 30), in the end 3pt % dropped to 42 % (but it was over 50 % in the middle of the fourth) and it still wasn't enough, because we are just giving away too easy baskets.
2. For me this is again a proof how this team needs a veteran presence of guys, who know how to close a game. Missed free throws, not being able to collect a rebound that bounced directly below the basket, last second desperation step back threes,...
3. Wright was again absolutely terrible. Not just offensively, but also defensively. Everytime a step too late. Not being able to guard his guy either it was Rivers, Russ or Harden.
4. Seth didn't have his day offensively. Again it was proved he is a liability on the other end.
5. DFS was somehow lost. Wanted to do too much on offense at times. Not being able to even bother Harden.
6. Burke, KP and THJ had great offensive games. Luka was so so. Many mistakes, but he also took a beating. Missed free throws.
7. Harden needed 20 shots for his 49 points. Russ had 30 shots for his 31.
2. For me this is again a proof how this team needs a veteran presence of guys, who know how to close a game. Missed free throws, not being able to collect a rebound that bounced directly below the basket, last second desperation step back threes,...
3. Wright was again absolutely terrible. Not just offensively, but also defensively. Everytime a step too late. Not being able to guard his guy either it was Rivers, Russ or Harden.
4. Seth didn't have his day offensively. Again it was proved he is a liability on the other end.
5. DFS was somehow lost. Wanted to do too much on offense at times. Not being able to even bother Harden.
6. Burke, KP and THJ had great offensive games. Luka was so so. Many mistakes, but he also took a beating. Missed free throws.
7. Harden needed 20 shots for his 49 points. Russ had 30 shots for his 31.