Game 68: Denver Nuggets (47-20) vs. Dallas Mavericks (38-29)

[Mavs2021]

Noticed THJ only got 15 minutes (0-3). I'm hoping this is the start of less Timmy and more DJJ.

With offensive stars like Luka and Kyrie combined with a strong inside game, the need for THJ's scoring should decrease and allow Kidd to floor some more balanced lineups. It is a hope I have...

Actually the need for THJ post-trade has increased. He just can´t make a 3pt shot to save his life. We now have grit, determination and even defense (when we need to). What we do not have is hilariously enough shooting.

10-6 record post trade.

Non Luka/Kyrie  and Luka/Kyrie 3pt shooting

9/23 and 6/15 W (39.5%)
5/22 and 4/14 W (25%)
6/13 and 5/17 W (36.7%)
8/25 and 11/19 W (43.2%)
7/16 and 7/15 L (45.2%)
3/14 and 11/19 L (43.2%)
12/29 and 3/14 W (34.9%)
5/18 and 4/16 L (26.5%)
7/21 and 9/19 L (39%)
6/15 and 7/24 L (33.3%)
6/19 and 10/22 W (39%)
7/19 and 7/19 W (36.8%)
5/20 and 8/21 W (31.7%)
4/15 and 2/12 W (22.2%)
0/13 and 9/22 W (25.7%)
8/22 and 4/7 L (41.4%)

3-4 record, when we shoot over 37% as a team. 7-2 record, when we shoot under 37%.  We lost four games, where Luka/Kyrie shot around 50% from three.    Compare that to our saviour THJ, who misses intentionally, so the team can win. The man is an unselfish advanced analytics genius.