GAME 36: DAL (18-18) @ OKC (13-23) | 95-86 win

[Kammrath]

[MrGoat]

Luka, THJ, and Kleber all coming back. And SGA is out.

This should be a romp

[Paul Gasol]

Josh green has become absolute must watch for me now, and outside of Luka, he’s the mav I’m cheering for the most.

Possibly as exaggeration, but in mind, right now, he’s become the second most important mav after Luka.

If he can continue to play defense, flash a little skill as a secondary playmaker AND play nicely off the ball with cuts and whatnot, I see no reason he can’t be a starter from next season… and that’s huge for this team.

[DrMav]

Time to go undefeated in 2022. Must win game.

[TXBamanut]

I'm in the Dallas Metroplex now, so obviously I can't watch the game...anyone got a feed to watch it on?

[Kammrath]

Luka definitely playing off ball more and letting JB be more a PG. 

Still not sure if I feel like Luka is moving better than before he went out....going to keep a close eye on him tonight.

[BackToSquareOne]

His left(?) leg is protected/bandaged, his right not.

[Kammrath]

Like that guys are still making the extra pass.

[Kammrath]

Great stuff by Chriss. Feels like he deserves a roster spot. The Mavs need to consolidate their talent with a couple trades.

[Kammrath]

JG playing PG!!!

[dirkfansince1998]

Eleven players in the rotation and every single one is contributing. Nice to see and a good decision by Kidd to go deep into the bench against a team like OKC. Ease the returning players into the game. Trust the guys that played bigger roles in the last couple of weeks. I think Kidd balanced it perfectly.

One thing that I would really like to see is a slightly higher pace. I guess it is working because OKCs defense is falling asleep as well but I really expected a higher pace under Kidd. Now they are playing even slower than in the RC era.

[Kammrath]

One thing that I would really like to see is a slightly higher pace. I guess it is working because OKCs defense is falling asleep as well but I really expected a higher pace under Kidd. Now they are playing even slower than in the RC era.

I assume it is like football to some extent....you slow down the O to save energy for better D. My guess is that it is purposeful.

[dirkfansince1998]

I assume it is like football to some extent....you slow down the O to save energy for better D. My guess is that it is purposeful.

But shouldn´t better D...More stops...Lead to more transition opportunities?

[KillerLeft]

So I was not able to watch the first half and can’t comment on how the big lead was built. And, I really hate to say this, but so far in this third-quarter Luka sure does seem lethargic getting back on defense to me.

[dirkfansince1998]

So I was not able to watch the first half and can’t comment on how the big lead was built. And, I really hate to say this, but so far in this third-quarter Luka sure does seem lethargic getting back on defense to me.

Especially when he is the one that is throwing the ball away.

[Kammrath]

And, I really hate to say this, but so far in this third-quarter Luka sure does seem lethargic getting back on defense to me.

He has not looked more energized or more mobile than before....disappointing.

[KillerLeft]

Especially when he is the one that is throwing the ball away.

There was one possession… I believe it was after his missed baseline fadeaway… But the thunder were on a three on two break. Luka was the third closest person down the floor, more in position to get into the play than anyone else not already back. He jogged the entire way, pointing at his man, hoping someone else would magically pass him and disrupt the break, lol.

[dirkfansince1998]

He has not looked more energized or more mobile than before....disappointing.

Hard to do mobility or quickness workouts with an ankle injury. Mavs PR mentioned that he did as much as possible but was limited by a sore ankle.

[Kammrath]

There was one possession… I believe it was after his missed baseline fadeaway… But the thunder were on a three on two break. Luka was the third closest person down the floor, more in position to get into the play than anyone else not already back. He jogged the entire way, pointing at his man, hoping someone else would magically pass him and disrupt the break, lol.

Yeah all too familiar....I think these things are accurately reflected in his On/Off D ratings.

[Kammrath]

Hard to do mobility or quickness workouts with an ankle injury. Mavs PR mentioned that he did as much as possible but was limited by a sore ankle.

No doubt, but I hoped the extra COVID days would have him looking more fresh.