10-26-2023, 07:26 AM
The Mavericks outrebounded the Spurs 48-45.
The Spurs have one of the biggest lineups in history.
I think this was one of the keys to our victory.
The worst of the game was the nonsense starting lineup.
The best of the game was Lively and Luka. I was very wrong about Lively's readiness. If he can keep this up, he solves so many problems.
Grant Williams also looked useful. I do hope Kidd won't play him 36 minutes every game. I think giving the role players more rest will allow them to better maintain their defensive energy. Once Powell is back, I think Kleber or DJJ will need to provide 16-18 mpg of decent production as the backup 4. Williams and Lively seem to pair pretty well together though. I like our starting 5 as long as it includes Lively and Green.
For all Kidd's faults, another thing I liked was the lack of whining from the Mavericks. Luka and Grant Williams made some faces but generally complained much less than expected. I liked that.
The Spurs have one of the biggest lineups in history.
I think this was one of the keys to our victory.
The worst of the game was the nonsense starting lineup.
The best of the game was Lively and Luka. I was very wrong about Lively's readiness. If he can keep this up, he solves so many problems.
Grant Williams also looked useful. I do hope Kidd won't play him 36 minutes every game. I think giving the role players more rest will allow them to better maintain their defensive energy. Once Powell is back, I think Kleber or DJJ will need to provide 16-18 mpg of decent production as the backup 4. Williams and Lively seem to pair pretty well together though. I like our starting 5 as long as it includes Lively and Green.
For all Kidd's faults, another thing I liked was the lack of whining from the Mavericks. Luka and Grant Williams made some faces but generally complained much less than expected. I liked that.
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