Preseason Game 1: Dallas Mavericks (0-0) vs. OKC (1-0) | 7:30pm CST

[michaeltex]

Thoughts based on one preseason game...

Flagg feels like he's going to live up to the hype, at a minimum. Makes contributions everywhere without having to dominate the ball. Patient and let the game come to him.

Lively looked pretty damn good. Didn't see him and AD getting into a traffic jam when playing together.

Happy to see Christie highlighted some. Seems like he disappeared late last season, but maybe he was just lost in the shuffle after the TRADE and subsequent injuries.

I liked Cisse's energy and contribution. If it keeps up, then it would be less painful losing Gaff in a TDL blockbuster, but that's pure speculation and more data is needed..

I keep having THJ flashbacks watching Hardy play. Something of a black hole whenever he gets the ball, doesn't do much on defense. He's clogging up the roster right now. Williams and Exum playing should nail him to the bench.

BTW, really disappointed in Exum's absence. They say the best ability is availability, but he (for whatever reason, personal or physical) is falling short.