08-22-2022, 10:15 AM
(08-22-2022, 08:21 AM)DallasMaverick Wrote: Based on this assessment, ESPN puts the Mavs 5th in the West.
Too low? Too high?
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/3432...-23-season
It is certainly possible, but I think they will drop back a tad. With the roster as is, they are really dependent with Luka (obviously) and Dinwiddie being available and playing big minutes. BTW, I am really worried about our ability to keep up on the non Luka minutes...big key to our success last year.
It is so tough to say where we fit in though. Injuries will be such a huge factor. A core player missing 3 weeks could put you in play in territory. Last year, Ja missed a ton of games but the Grizzles kept winning. I think Dallas will have trouble doing the same...I think.
In the regular season, Dallas has less ways to overwhelm teams than other teams in the West. It is really Luka giving the defenses no answers to solve us. So it may be more tricky in the regular season, but could make us a tougher out in a playoff series in theory.
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