GAME 20: DAL (11-9) @ NOP (6-18) | 139-107 win

[Kammrath]

[DrMav]

Too much of this season hasn’t felt good, but being over 0.500 does feel nice. Need to preserve that feeling, must win game.

[SleepingHero]

Incredible that the line is only 3pt favored for the Mavs. Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the NBA.

[ClutchDirk]

Just wanted to thank Kamm for always having Game and Dirkie threads posted in a timely fashion...

[fifteenth]

Incredible that the line is only 3pt favored for the Mavs. Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the NBA.

The wise guys have been reading Mavsboard. Our discouragement impacted the betting line.

[cow]

Incredible that the line is only 3pt favored for the Mavs. Pelicans are one of the worst teams in the NBA.

If A = B and B=C then A = C.

[Hypermav]

Boban only pawn in game of life.

I hope he gets some extended run tonight

[KillerLeft]

Interesting choice to start Bullock. 

I don’t hate it (THJ has been baaaad, lately) but I wonder if it’s always going to be Bullock. I’d think Brunson might be the better choice against most teams.

[KillerLeft]

I LOVE seeing Luka get some easier off-ball scoring opportunities, even if he does have to work for them after the pass.

[dirkfansince1998]

Beautiful ball movement.

[KillerLeft]

GREAT ball movement, although I think Hardaway passed up an open look.

[KillerLeft]

Luka with 22 and 10 in the first half like it’s nothing.

[Kammrath]

THIS is the Luka I have been looking for and waiting for! 

HALLELUKA!

[Kammrath]

THJ....not starting....13 mins....0 pts.....Mavs winning by 21.

[KillerLeft]

THJ....not starting....13 mins....0 pts.....Mavs winning by 21.

Something had to give with him, so I am not surprised they are trying him from the bench.

Still, the best version of the Mavs possible will only happen if they can get THJ playing well. The last two times the team has tried this it has not worked. Not really sure what to expect this time around. But, it was clear that he was not playing well the last couple of weeks.

[KillerLeft]

It’s a different offense when DFS and Bullock are hitting those corner threes.

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Worry about the corners is part of what causes lanes like the one Powell just enjoyed.

[Chicagojk]

It’s a different offense when DFS and Bullock are hitting those corner threes.

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Worry about the corners is part of what causes lanes like the one Powell just enjoyed.

I agree some really nice finds for corner threes.  But I think getting a ton of baskets at the rim really helps.  Luka and others are just punishing NO inside.   It doesn't hurt NO is awful on D too.   As good as Jonas can look at times, those lumbering bigs can look really bad when smart teams know how to attack you.

[Kammrath]

I agree some really nice finds for corner threes.  But I think getting a ton of baskets at the rim really helps.  Luka and others are just punishing NO inside.

Yep, it's both. Corner threes really help spacing and so does good penetration. Mavs have been missing both most of this year.

[BolsDamols]

Where would the Mavs be without the Spurs, Rockets and Pelicans of the world

[dirkfansince1998]

Good decision from Kidd to let THJ play in garbage time. Really hope that he found his rhythm.