MAVS 103, RAPTORS 95

[Kammrath]

Yes, our D-Rating is MUCH improved in terms of the actual number.  But, it is still 14th in the league.  Are we playing some great new brand of D or are NBA offenses just not ready for prime time yet (it is taking some time for stars to get used to the new rule on non-basketball moves to draw a foul).

I would expect the D-Rating to be middle of the road as ATL in particular hit lots of difficult shots. My early excitement with the D is NOT because of D-Rating but because I think the Mavs are generally forcing their opponent into much TOUGHER shots than they have in years. Synergy affirms that so far in two games. We will see if it holds up.