05-22-2024, 10:15 PM
(05-22-2024, 10:09 PM)surfpuckmd Wrote: Gafford had a bad game but that 3-point make by KAT was about 30 feet away from the basket. I don't think we want Gafford aggressively trying to defend that shot.
Gafford was bad tonight though. I think this will likely be a bad series for him and Dwight Powell might be able to help us some.
Lively defended the same kind of possessions much better. Recovers much quicker. Getting into Towns body. Not allowing him to get a shot up. Mavs need to figure out how to survive the non Lively minutes. Kinda insane that the Mavs are getting blown out when their rookie center is on the bench but here we are.
Not sure about Powell. I think Gafford needs to play 10-15 minutes. Maybe they can adjust the scheme and keep him closer to the paint.