05-07-2024, 11:56 PM
Bad loss, but it is just game 1. If they take one on the road, the trip has been great success. If not, we can start to be worried 
Luka needs to be better or Mavs don't have a chance. OKC was better overall. Their starters were better and their bench considerably outplayed our bench. OKC bench 8-12 from three, Mavs bench 4-14 (not counting garbage time shots for both teams). Mavs played Giddey of the floor but bench covered for him. Need to improve rebounding and reduce turnovers. I wish I will not see THJ again. He is so not what this team needs. Can't buy a bucket and brings nothing on defense. Taking stupid rushed shots. No idea where Mavs lost Exum from the regular season, they need to find him. Still prefer he gets THJ minutes. Gafford was good defensively, but he needs to do better in the paint on the offensive side.
I agree about the refs and the ticky tack fouls they were gifting to OKC.
Luka needs to be better or Mavs don't have a chance. OKC was better overall. Their starters were better and their bench considerably outplayed our bench. OKC bench 8-12 from three, Mavs bench 4-14 (not counting garbage time shots for both teams). Mavs played Giddey of the floor but bench covered for him. Need to improve rebounding and reduce turnovers. I wish I will not see THJ again. He is so not what this team needs. Can't buy a bucket and brings nothing on defense. Taking stupid rushed shots. No idea where Mavs lost Exum from the regular season, they need to find him. Still prefer he gets THJ minutes. Gafford was good defensively, but he needs to do better in the paint on the offensive side.
I agree about the refs and the ticky tack fouls they were gifting to OKC.
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