RS 21/22 - Mavs vs Rockets (Tue. 8:30PM EST)

Post #1 » by **Dirk** » Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:48 pm

Home opener.

I'll take another ugly looking win here...

...And then a post-game discussion about the Clippers series.

Maverick41 · Post #2 » by **Maverick41** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:17 am

Mavs need to pounce on the Rockets early. Give confidence to KPJ and/or Green and this will be an unnecessary long night.

Archx · Post #3 » by **Archx** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:24 pm

From NBA.com

Kristaps Porzingis didn’t have a big role in the comeback and shot just 11-for-33 over the two games. The Mavs have scored just 70 points on 94 offensive possessions (74 per 100) with both Doncic and Porzingis on the floor, but 83 points on just 63 possessions (132 per 100) with Doncic on the floor without Porzingis. It’s a small sample size and Porzingis isn’t the only Mavs player who hasn’t shot well in those both-on-the-floor minutes, but it’s not a good start for the big guy.

This is something that's going to be so interesting to watch here. If Kidd continues to force KP to almost be a primary option on offense or will they ride heavy with Luka. Hopefully THJ can continue his great shooting form aswell. And please no Brunson 1v5's because my brain will melt even more watching this BS.

Post #4 » by **HMFFL** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 11:46 pm

Is Luka going to have to average 10rpg all season or is a teammate going to step up?

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Post #5 » by **Mavrelous** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 6:56 am

Archx wrote:From NBA.com

Kristaps Porzingis didn’t have a big role in the comeback and shot just 11-for-33 over the two games. The Mavs have scored just 70 points on 94 offensive possessions (74 per 100) with both Doncic and Porzingis on the floor, but 83 points on just 63 possessions (132 per 100) with Doncic on the floor without Porzingis. It’s a small sample size and Porzingis isn’t the only Mavs player who hasn’t shot well in those both-on-the-floor minutes, but it’s not a good start for the big guy.

This is something that's going to be so interesting to watch here. If Kidd continues to force KP to almost be a primary option on offense or will they ride heavy with Luka. Hopefully THJ can continue his great shooting form aswell. And please no Brunson 1v5's because my brain will melt even more watching this BS.

I wouldn't read much into it, his shot isn't falling, and the offense was a mess, but defensively he's been great.

Archx · Post #6 » by **Archx** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:40 am

KhalilS wrote:
Archx wrote:From NBA.com

Kristaps Porzingis didn’t have a big role in the comeback and shot just 11-for-33 over the two games. The Mavs have scored just 70 points on 94 offensive possessions (74 per 100) with both Doncic and Porzingis on the floor, but 83 points on just 63 possessions (132 per 100) with Doncic on the floor without Porzingis. It’s a small sample size and Porzingis isn’t the only Mavs player who hasn’t shot well in those both-on-the-floor minutes, but it’s not a good start for the big guy.

This is something that's going to be so interesting to watch here. If Kidd continues to force KP to almost be a primary option on offense or will they ride heavy with Luka. Hopefully THJ can continue his great shooting form aswell. And please no Brunson 1v5's because my brain will melt even more watching this BS.

I wouldn't read much into it, his shot isn't falling, and the offense was a mess, but defensively he's been great.

Yeah i agree with you. But on the other hand, he has been also very bad in the post. He got blocked couple of times and has no real backing power to bully people. But yeah, i hope his 3pt shot comes back sooner than later. And defensive effort is much better so far.

Post #7 » by **Mavrelous** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:56 am

Archx wrote:
KhalilS wrote:
Archx wrote:From NBA.com

Kristaps Porzingis didn’t have a big role in the comeback and shot just 11-for-33 over the two games. The Mavs have scored just 70 points on 94 offensive possessions (74 per 100) with both Doncic and Porzingis on the floor, but 83 points on just 63 possessions (132 per 100) with Doncic on the floor without Porzingis. It’s a small sample size and Porzingis isn’t the only Mavs player who hasn’t shot well in those both-on-the-floor minutes, but it’s not a good start for the big guy.

This is something that's going to be so interesting to watch here. If Kidd continues to force KP to almost be a primary option on offense or will they ride heavy with Luka. Hopefully THJ can continue his great shooting form aswell. And please no Brunson 1v5's because my brain will melt even more watching this BS.

I wouldn't read much into it, his shot isn't falling, and the offense was a mess, but defensively he's been great.

Yeah i agree with you. But on the other hand, he has been also very bad in the post. He got blocked couple of times and has no real backing power to bully people. But yeah, i hope his 3pt shot comes back sooner than later. And defensive effort is much better so far.

Yeah, he's easily stripped when trying to dribble, and can't back people down, his post ups should be quick turn arounds.
He should be used as a finisher (pop or roll, cutter, and mid range shooter), or quick post ups for turn around jumpers, but he still can be legit offensive threat this way.

Pinkyring · Post #8 » by **Pinkyring** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:33 pm

Man i wish we could find a way to get Horford he'd be an excellent compliment to kp and luka

ducler · Post #9 » by **ducler** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:26 pm

Read on Twitter

agentofatlas · Post #10 » by **agentofatlas** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 12:33 am

Dunno about this one. Feels like young teams always give the Mavs trouble especially when the Mavs start slow.

agentofatlas · Post #11 » by **agentofatlas** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:03 am

Boban ftw!

Also Luka actually blocked somebody lol.

dirkforpres · Post #12 » by **dirkforpres** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:07 am

This is shameful

Maverick41 · Post #13 » by **Maverick41** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:12 am

How did that goaltend not count? Odd

agentofatlas · Post #14 » by **agentofatlas** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:17 am

I don't know why Kidd isn't matching Bullocks mins with Luka. Seems like it would be the ideal fit.

Maverick41 · Post #15 » by **Maverick41** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:20 am

Bullock playing really well.

dirkforpres · Post #16 » by **dirkforpres** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:40 am

Porzingis still sucks ass.

Can’t believe our idiot front office stuck with him and hired Kidd. What a nightmare offseason

leolozon · Post #17 » by **leolozon** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:40 am

I guess they'll end up winning this, but they are still playing bad.

If things keeps going like that Luka is going to be below .500 TS% after 3 games. His efficiency is atrocious to start the year.

Archx · Post #18 » by **Archx** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:41 am

The fact that Burke AND Luka were on the floor at the same time again, just makes me wonder, what the hell is Kidd trying to do with this offense? At least he figured out it's better if they run a lot of PnR's, but you still can't play Burke over Bullock lol...

dirkforpres · Post #19 » by **dirkforpres** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:44 am

leolozon wrote:I guess they'll end up winning this, but they are still playing bad.

If things keeps going like that Luka is going to be below .500 TS% after 3 games. His efficiency is atrocious to start the year.

You can blame a dozen others before you pin this garbage performance on Luka.

Kidd, Porzingis, and Powell are completely worthless and Stephen Silas knows that as well as anyone

agentofatlas · Post #20 » by **agentofatlas** » Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:44 am

leolozon wrote:I guess they'll end up winning this, but they are still playing bad.

If things keeps going like that Luka is going to be below .500 TS% after 3 games. His efficiency is atrocious to start the year.

Yeah his 3s suck at the moment. FTs are better though. Probably needs more games to get into a rhythm.

Btw they probably need to post Luka more and go to KP less unless he's cutting or in the pnr.