(02-25-2021, 10:09 PM)omahen Wrote: The goal is to make step forward, not step back. Outside shot at the playoffs is a step back. They were giving them chance (at least Green), but result is more important now. Unfortunately Covid disaster crashed those developing plans, as Mavs got to a hole they need to dig out of. I remain positive, Mavs are improving and mostly play well
Goals are wonderful and all but this team has an outside shot at the playoffs as is. This team isn't taking a step forward. They might be able to equal last years success but a top 4 seeding or getting out of the first round is highly unlikely. I also can't imagine the minutes we waste on Powell and Burke wouldn't be better used on Green and Bey (rookie mistakes and all). You could also leverage the same complaints against DFS (last three games), THJ (every other game) and JRich. If those guys are having off nights, play the rookies more.
Our quality wins during the win streak were GSW and Boston which aren't close to being contenders either. We need to be somewhat forward looking for once.