12-26-2020, 03:15 PM
I answered other. I refuse to draw any conclusions after two games against very good opponents. Off course missing KP is a huge factor, we can't dream of being a contender without our number two guy. Mavs lost 3 out of 4 against both Phoenix and Lakers last season, several times with a big difference. Both teams are arguably better this year while Mavs miss KP. I think Luka being out of shape is hugely blown out of proportions on this board. He was actually worse in four of last years losses against those two teams (two against each) then the performance he showed in these first two games.