PRESEASON GAME 2: ORL @ DAL | 105-110 loss

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I hope Suggs is ok.

Mavs got off to a hot start but seemed out of rhythm for the rest of the game.  

Green just needs to be a factor on offense.  He wasn't last night.   I was hoping we would see more growth from the start of the year.   If he gets 15 minutes a game, he will need to make them count.   I would love to see a game where he gets like 12 shots and maybe 6 threes.   

I just don't see Frank as a guy who gets regular minutes as a third ball handler.   

Hardy was better in the first half when he went 0-3 than the second.   He won't look pretty if he isn't scoring, but it is a good sign that he feels he belongs on the court with starters.   Interesting move starting him.  I wonder what they thought process was?

Wood was very good on offense.   Nice to see him and Luka get time together.  

The guys all fighting for the 15th man or two ways were all forgettable last night.    Could be that they are all pushing.  

Fun to have basketball back again.  First quarter was great, the rest was blah!

I should note that Hardy wasn't far off from scoring 15 plus points last night.  He had several good looks and a few shots were in and out.   

To me, I wonder if he challenges Frank for remaining minutes that are left over.  Frank is the superior defender and would probably do well if you don't ask him to have any creating responsibilities.   But things don't move well when he is asked to run the team.   The thing with Hardy is running a team is not his thing either.  He wants to get it and shoot it.    But I wonder if there is any chance Hardy gets some minutes as the year goes on?