PLAYOFF GAME 1: UTA (1-0) vs. DAL (0-1)| 99-93 Loss

[SleepingHero]

Got to get the ball moving like it was earlier. Need some threes.

[cow]

We are just asking too much of Jalen and Brunson to create every shot on their own.  Run shooters off of screens and use some ball movement for some open looks.

[dirkfansince1998]

Risk it all. Go small. Bertans at center. Force Gobert out of the paint and hope that Brunson/SD can take advantage.

[cow]

Risk it all. Go small. Bertans at center. Force Gobert out of the paint and hope that Brunson/SD can take advantage.

The problem, beyond getting destroyed on the boards, is we don't generate a lot of shots for our shooters.

[SleepingHero]

Good D the last two possessions. Unfortunate Josh cant score.

[cow]

Good Green, Good Green, Bad Green, GREAT Green

[SleepingHero]

Green pulling a 2016 Harrison Barnes right now.

[DanSchwartzgan]

Two quick Green steals.  Needs something at the rim.

[cow]

Hard to play Green when our offense is already struggling.

[SleepingHero]

Our offense has sputtered to a halt. Can't win games when guys can't score.

[dirkfansince1998]

The problem, beyond getting destroyed on the boards, is we don't generate a lot of shots for our shooters.

Because the Mavs aren´t running any set plays. Could also be an option but I would rather get the pick and roll, drive and kick game going. I don´t think the Mavs can get anything going as long as Gobert is taking away the paint.

[cow]

If we go down by 10, this game is over.

If you are going to play Bertans, draw up some plays to get him some looks.

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Ballgame.

[DrMav]

Clearly can’t have Maxi and Green on the court at the same time, at least without Luka.

[Jommybone]

Nah. New Orleans couldn’t score in 3rd last night, then turned it on. All depends on the 4th.

[cow]

Bad game by Bullock.

[Mavs2021]

It´s almost unfair Cuban stumbled into Luka.  

Utah basically decided to take away the Powell lob (just 2-6), the DFS three (just four shot attempts overall), let Brunson/Dinwiddie get theirs and otherwise are daring the rest to shoot wide open threes or attack, which they have not been able to do (4-17, 1 assist).

[cow]

They are in a zone.  Swing the ball to Bertans and let him pull.

[dirkfansince1998]

Already time for another Brunson vs length debate? I am still hoping that he will have an easier time once/if Luka returns.

[SleepingHero]

It´s almost unfair Cuban stumbled into Luka.  

Utah basically decided to take away the Powell lob (just 2-6), the DFS three (just four shot attempts overall), let Brunson/Dinwiddie get theirs and otherwise are daring the rest to shoot wide open threes or attack, which they have not been able to do (4-17, 1 assist).

How are we pinning this on Cuban. Mavs are without their superstar. Utah SHOULD be walking over the Mavs right now.

[JamesConway912]

Good decision to go super small. Gotta find something. Make them defend in space while in the bonus.