- 7/31 - HOU
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- 8/04 - SAC
- 8/06 - LAC
- 8/08 - MIL
- 8/10 - UTA
- 8/11 - POR
- 8/13 - PHX
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Mr B wrote:Did they announce start times for these games? Will the games be shown on Fox Sports, TNT, ESPN?
BlueSan wrote:Indeed and I wouldn't stress too much about who we get and whatnot.
People also seem to forget that Denver can very well pass Clippers who will be much more careful about playing PG and Kawhi and Lou Williams isn't even 100% sure thing yet.
So it could be Dallas plays Denver just based on that, no one mentions it, but here I go...
Also It's about the playoff experience for Dallas. I do not believe that Dallas with:
- Brunson out
- Powell out
- Lee out
- WCS opted out
that this Dallas team would be able to make it to the second round imo. But it will be a good experience for them and good stepping stone for potentially next season progress
Michaellam1987 wrote:In playoff, it is likely that the rotation will be shorten to 8 to 9 players only. All key players will need to play at least 30-35 minutes. The rotation could be like this:
Luka (36) Wright (12)
Seth (32) Wright (16)
THJ (32) DFS (16)
DFS (20) Maxi (18) MKG/Jackson (10)
KP (36) Maxi (12)
In case of certain matchup, foul trouble or injury, Burke/Barea/Boban will play certain spot minutes. But I think the above 9 players rotation may be the best for DAL.
Mr B wrote:Michaellam1987 wrote:In playoff, it is likely that the rotation will be shorten to 8 to 9 players only. All key players will need to play at least 30-35 minutes. The rotation could be like this:
Luka (36) Wright (12)
Seth (32) Wright (16)
THJ (32) DFS (16)
DFS (20) Maxi (18) MKG/Jackson (10)
KP (36) Maxi (12)
In case of certain matchup, foul trouble or injury, Burke/Barea/Boban will play certain spot minutes. But I think the above 9 players rotation may be the best for DAL.
Yea in the playoffs the rotations usually shorten. I think this year the starters might play even more because everyone is fresh and healthy going in to these final 8 games and then the playoffs.
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Michaellam1987 wrote:1) never to have our entire bench playing together in the first few minutes of the 4th quarter
2) Always have at least one of Luka/KP on the court in all 48 minutes,
bran muffin wrote:Michaellam1987 wrote:1) never to have our entire bench playing together in the first few minutes of the 4th quarter
2) Always have at least one of Luka/KP on the court in all 48 minutes,
That's easier said than done. Staggering Luka & KP's minutes is especially difficult because Luka and KP both must start the half, and both must also end the half. That makes it nearly impossible to keep both on the court at all times unless both of them are averaging 36+ mpg.
That is one of the reasons why JET had to come off the bench. It was much easier to always keep one of Dirk/Jet on the court since their minutes were already staggered at the start of each half. Dirk on the court, Jet on the bench.
Mavs would be better off if KP would come off the bench like JET did. That would greatly help with their rotation, and it would also help keep KP's minutes manageable (~30 mpg) for his long term health. But that would never happen for ego and marketing reasons. Coming off the bench would ruin KP's brand, which is something neither he nor Cuban wants.