GAME 1: DAL (0-1) @ PHX (1-0) | 102-106 loss

[haveitall]

Totally agree with the other posters, center is a problem, especially with DFS at PF.  Porzingis when he returns should not be the lonely center either, wish he had a real PF next to him, a thick Zion Williamson type that would eat space.  Also I find this team to be really easy to root for, just check the reaction to the ball spinning after Richardson's shot, that's a team right there.

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Tactical substitution error with 3:38 to go.

Game was tied at 96 and went to timeout. Carlisle pulled WCS - who was having a great impact on the game - and replaced him with Kleber. 

Dallas forced a miss but couldn't corral the rebound. That was Willy's rebound. Kleber fouled Ayton who sank both 98-96. Carlisle should've left WCS in the game for that key defensive possession.

Next possession was the JRich turnover + foul. CP3 made 1 of 2. 99-96. 

I realize the Mavs tied it up at 100 with 1:56 left but they should've gone ahead. The sequence above was too much to overcome.

Agreed WCS played really well.  He was the best big out there.