HAWKS 113, MAVS 87

[hakeemfaan]

For sure, and the Mavs did absolutely nothing last night to even attempt to make him uncomfortable and take him out of his comfortable strong suits. 

This was NOT the offense that Carlisle designed the first time Powell and Porzingis started a season together, which was amazing.  They were literally BOTH in or near the lane constantly, and the perimeter players were often shooting from the mid-range, just feet away from the paint. That is an approach custom made to get the most resistance possible from the opposing bigs.

It is a new coaching staff and they are getting used to the players too. Schemes and rotations will be different as the season evolves.  The good thing is that this is a full season.