Mavs 101, Jazz 120

[DaRiv]

Game was over in the first quarter. In 9 minutes for KP......

4 pick and roll failures(all led to open 3’s)
5 times he’s in the restricted area and gives up the offensive rebound(Board within reach)
1 rebound likely out of reach(doesn’t raise his arms for an attempt at it)

And perhaps worst of all...
3 times Jazz guard/forward and KP are in the paint. Jazz player scores and KP doesn’t even raise his arms at all

Forget the missed shots, covid issues, ball movement, chemistry etc. We can work with an issue like him being a step slow and out of shape. It doesn’t take being in shape though to contest a shot. At least TRY even if you’re out of position. It’s a lack of heart/hustle/buying in to being part of this team. We don’t even know how good any of our guys are until this is fixed. This type of issue makes everyone on the team worse. Forget KP’s offense........ if he can’t/won’t rebound or protect the paint then we need to make a move with a Harden-esque sense of urgency

Sorry, but I don't agree.  There were too many breakdowns on the perimeter, and in at least 3 cases KP was asked to defend the rim alone against two Jazz players.  I counted ONE offensive rebound due to KP not boxing out, where Gobert collects a long rebound off a Bogdan missed 3.  The worst defense last night came from James Johnson, Brunson, and Luka, IMO.  I can provide examples.