Dick Motta’s 10 game set

[Reunion Mav]

After today’s loss on Christmas Day I’m feeling bummed about the loss of Luka for an “extended period of time “. I was feeling very good about our outstanding play the past 18 games. This 7-3 stretch featured good play from our stars and from our depth. 
I just read that this Luka’s 3rd injury on his left calf. ? we are approaching Dirk’s ankle problems. We can use the next 10 games to see who among our top players takes the opportunity to rise to a new higher level of play for them.

After 30 games we were a good 19-11, 4-6, 7-3 and 7-3. We are now 20-16 and 1-5 this set with a 5 game losing streak. Our whole team has been sick and our two stars are out. Luka won’t be even evaluated for 9 more games and Kyrie for at least a week. Our season is at a low point. We need a winning streak soon but we should not expect one. We do have good depth but everyone of them apparently need at least one healthy star and a quality point guard. Duh! That is not surprising. If we get to the 50 game mark well under .500 then it is too late for a great finish like last year. At that point the organic tank begins and we consult the Greg Popvich playbook to get another young star in the draft.