MAVS 96, CAVALIERS 114

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This is a team struggling to find an identity. No cohesion on either end. Too many guys trying to do too much and as a result, not doing enough. Too many internal battles. Guys jockeying for position and roles. 

The top three players are all struggling in unique ways....

1. Luka looks less transcendent. Still good but more like an ordinary franchise player on a bad team who doesn't play defense. Is Luka becoming the new Bradley Beal? 
   
2. KP looks good when he's aggressive but it's still not happening within the flow of the offense. He's still causing spacing issues and clashing with Luka.
   
3. THJ isn't getting the same shots he got in Carlisle's offense and his efficiency has plummeted. He can't be happy with his role or recent play.
   

Guys are battling each other more than the opponent. Brunson often looks like the second best offensive player but he's not winning any defensive awards. The bigs are battling to start but only Kleber has shown anything. WCS and Powell look unplayable. 

Only Dorian seems to have found his role as a proper 3&D glue-hustle guy.