Mavs 113, Nuggets 117

[Jason Terry]

I thought JJ's quote in the post-game was potentially telling:

“I think we were able to hold each other accountable and use that as a spark instead of fighting among each other.”


There might be nothing here OR he might have inadvertently revealed that the Mavs have had some in-fighting in the locker room this season. Frankly that wouldn't surprise me one bit because I agree that something in the chemistry looks askew.

I’ve been thinking this same thing over the last 1.5 weeks. And i think it’s Luka vs everyone else........ certain comments make more sense. It was the comments he made to Carlisle at the end of that Bucks game that made me first think so.

All the players and even the coaching staff i believe walk on egg shells at times. It’s causing the players to press when they get on the court. Hence the chemistry and shot making issues. Not Rick or anyone else can control him. When everyones saying you’re the best player in the world, then you get a free pass to say and do whatever you want. 

Obviously this is speculation and whatever it is hasn’t been made public, but this would make the most sense.........I mean KP looks straight up scared and nervous when he’s interviewed post game. Rick looked like he was crying after one of the games. 

We can’t forget that this is a kid. How rational were we at 21?........this is a GOOD thing though. Much better to have a star like this than one that doesn’t have that inner drive/fight/competitiveness