GAME 48: DAL (29-19) @ HOU (30-18) | 121-128 loss

[Kammrath]

[mtrot]

After the debacle against the Suns, this will be a test of the Mavs' resilience and toughness.  That said, I actually think it will be easier to beat the Rockets than the Suns.  The Suns were just way stronger and more athletic, AND they had Ayton inside.  The Rockets don't have that advantage -- yes, Capela is good, but nowhere near the strength and size of Ayton.  Also, the Rockets are completely undisciplined, compared to the Suns.  Great chance for a win, IMO.

[Kammrath]

https://twitter.com/townbrad/status/1222982127173754880

[Fuerza1]

I wonder what starting line-up Carlisle goes with. Last time Luka was injured, we had the Brunson/THJ/DFS/Powell/KP line-up post a +19.2 net rating against 5 elite teams. 

No more Powell though but how about with Kleber?

Brunson/THJ/DFS/Kleber/KP has a +32.9 net rating this season albeit in only 33 minutes.

Or does Carlisle continue to over value small ball over size since Powell's injury? Really curious to see what he rolls out but I think we need more Kleber/WCS than ever.

[SportPsychMav]

I wonder what starting line-up Carlisle goes with. Last time Luka was injured, we had the Brunson/THJ/DFS/Powell/KP line-up post a +19.2 net rating against 5 elite teams. 

No more Powell though but how about with Kleber?

Brunson/THJ/DFS/Kleber/KP has a +32.9 net rating this season albeit in only 33 minutes.

Or does Carlisle continue to over value small ball over size since Powell's injury? Really curious to see what he rolls out but I think we need more Kleber/WCS than ever.

RICK loves the smallest ballers unless you take them away from him.

[MrGoat]

Even without Luka I'm expecting better effort here. It's pretty rare for the Mavs to openly defecate on the court like they did last game so they had better play hard here. This is starting a stretch of 8 games in 13 days at a rather unfortunate time. Getting a win here would be big

[ItsGoTime]

I wonder what starting line-up Carlisle goes with. Last time Luka was injured, we had the Brunson/THJ/DFS/Powell/KP line-up post a +19.2 net rating against 5 elite teams. 

No more Powell though but how about with Kleber?

Brunson/THJ/DFS/Kleber/KP has a +32.9 net rating this season albeit in only 33 minutes.

Or does Carlisle continue to over value small ball over size since Powell's injury? Really curious to see what he rolls out but I think we need more Kleber/WCS than ever.

It is pretty common practice to put the 3rd string guy in in place of the injured 1st stringer to keep continuity with the 2nd string, so Brunson might start!

[omahen]

If only KP discovered how to punish defenders half his size. A lineup of WCS and KP would be just towering for this Houston. Then Kleber and Bobi from the bench.

https://twitter.com/MFollowill/status/1223316166434791425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1223316166434791425&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Fdallas-mavericks

[mtrot]

Also, if Westbrook wants to chuck, let him chuck!

[Kammrath]

https://twitter.com/bobbykaralla/status/...6320411648

[Jym]

https://twitter.com/bobbykaralla/status/...6320411648

Damn it, Rick 
That's just stupid

[dirkfansince1998]

So Barea is guarding Westbrook or Harden?

[mtrot]

https://twitter.com/bobbykaralla/status/...6320411648

I like it.  Give it a chance.  It can't work out much worse than the starting lineup did against the Suns.

[Hypermav]

Bro starting?  Well, what do you know!

[mtrot]

Bro starting?  Well, what do you know!

I like Broehoff's length on the perimeter against Tucker and Gordon.

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WTH?  Harden going for the tip?

[Hypermav]

Mavs seem a little unsure where to go with the ball.  Bro made some nice plays on D.

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Someone needs to go blow torch tonight for a win.

[jesusshuttlesworth82]

stupid Ben McLemore

[mtrot]

Also, if Westbrook wants to chuck, let him chuck!

I said Westbrook.  Not House and McLemore!

[Dirkster21]

I’m not watching the game. Has Willie Cauley Stein played any minutes yet?

[Hypermav]

WCS has 3 fouls and a tech.  So an early seat.

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I like the fight even with Houston shooting so well from three.  

KP really makes them think twice around the rim.