12-02-2019, 12:06 AM
(12-01-2019, 11:07 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: I think the original thought was that someone other than THJ, a ball handler, would be starting and throwing lobs to Powell. I take it as a sign that Hardaway is cementing the spot that Carlisle is playing around in live action with THJ to Powell lobs (it is hard to simulate lobs in practice when everyone in the gym knows it is coming). Imagine what this looks like with Luka and KP drawing perimeter attention and Hardaway and Powell getting in on some PNR action. Powell is capable of similar efficiency to what Luka produces when he catches a good lob in space. The question is whether that is a skill Hardaway can master.It was mentioned in the postgame that the Mavs had originally intended for Delon Wright to start. He might well have done a better job lobbing to Powell. But don't see why Hardaway and Powell can't develop that chemistry. Good observation!