04-08-2021, 06:06 PM
Thanks mavsluv -great summary as always. I saw 3 things last night:
1) A lack of maturity in the approach to the game, and for whatever reason, RC could not get them focused. I agree with the earlier comment that Luka played too much hero ball and that whatever the issue is between Luka and KP was on full display - especially in the fourth quarter. While I think the Mavs made the right decision cutting Barea at the time, this was the kind of game where they could have inserted him to provide some energy and leadership.
2) They missed Maxi - speaking of maturity, I think that Maxi plays with more maturity than anyone on the team, especially on defense. Without Maxi, and missing the energy and size of WCS, and once again, there was no Boban minutes, even when KPs defense was really poor.
3) They struggle against younger athletic teams. If you look at several of their surprising losses this year, they are against those teams, lower in the standings that don't have a top 20 NBA star. Some of this is probably a lack of focus due to the primary point - maturity.
After doing so well on the 5 game road trip, and the way they played on Monday night against Utah, this was incredibly disappointing in their attempt to move up in the standings and avoid the playin tournament. Hopefully, they get it together for the Bucks tonight.
1) A lack of maturity in the approach to the game, and for whatever reason, RC could not get them focused. I agree with the earlier comment that Luka played too much hero ball and that whatever the issue is between Luka and KP was on full display - especially in the fourth quarter. While I think the Mavs made the right decision cutting Barea at the time, this was the kind of game where they could have inserted him to provide some energy and leadership.
2) They missed Maxi - speaking of maturity, I think that Maxi plays with more maturity than anyone on the team, especially on defense. Without Maxi, and missing the energy and size of WCS, and once again, there was no Boban minutes, even when KPs defense was really poor.
3) They struggle against younger athletic teams. If you look at several of their surprising losses this year, they are against those teams, lower in the standings that don't have a top 20 NBA star. Some of this is probably a lack of focus due to the primary point - maturity.
After doing so well on the 5 game road trip, and the way they played on Monday night against Utah, this was incredibly disappointing in their attempt to move up in the standings and avoid the playin tournament. Hopefully, they get it together for the Bucks tonight.