GAME REACTIONS
- Luka is starting to finally look himself. He is arguing less with the refs and he continues to press the issue with driving. Every once in awhile he still takes a three that I just don't like (early in the shot clock when no one else has touched it). He seems to be getting into shape. He still is not finishing around the rim as good as he has, so hoping that comes around.
- WCS was my Dirkie winner. Dude helps with spacing SO much by pulling the defense toward him in the pick and roll situation (it helps Luka so much and it helps all the shooters....no coincidence in my mind that Luka's best game and THJ's best game coincide with WCS getting so many more minutes than usual and playing well). I think his chemistry with Luka is still off and yet they are still magic together often. There is so much potential here and room for growth. It probably wouldn't happen, but if WCS stays on the straight and narrow I would love to see him start alongside KP to see how that works for the team.
- DFS continues to be so much better and have a much better impact when he is the 3 not the 4.
- THJ looked like a fire got lit under his butt by coming off the bench. He was much better and I like the way he played. RC saying that he changed the starting lineup to get bigger and tougher was the RIGHT move. I think the right move for this team is THJ being the 6th man who comes off the bench ready to launch catch and shoot threes.
- JJ is better than I thought, but I really think the Mavs need to use him the least of all the 4/5 types on this team.
- Burke has been struggling in general and struggles even more without Luka. Hope he can turn it around and catch some of that bubble magic because this team needs him (unless Tyrell is going to be developed quickly).
- JB is looking good. Mavs desperately need him to stay strong all year because his shot creation is desperately needed behind Luka.
- JRich continues to look good, despite struggling with his shot more recently. Still love his fit on the team and next to Luka. Like him experimenting with a little aggressive playmaking from time to time. Surprised at how bad his on/off numbers are so far.
- DP needs to come off the bench. I am not for giving up on him yet, but he needs to work himself back to his best form from the bench.