Author Archives
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Mavericks must establish defensive consistency to avoid mediocrity
The inconsistency on defense captures the shortcomings and frustrations this team has struggled to replicate last year’s defense tenacity.
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Dirk Nowitzki, immortalized in life and basketball
Beyond his loyalty, Dirk Nowitzki’s impact on the game revolutionized the sport and changed the perception of Euro-born basketball players.
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Luka Dončić defensive improvement comes together in big scoring night
Beyond Luka Dončić’s brilliant playmaking, jaw dropping stepback 3-pointers, triple-doubles on any given night, his early season commitment on the defensive end is something the Mavericks are hoping they can build for the playoffs.
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Spencer Dinwiddie getting the opportunity to start again
Dinwiddie is part of their answer as to who can co-exist alongside Dončić and provide production when Dončić isn’t on the floor. Both elements are crucial in a Dončić-centered offense.
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Jalen Brunson’s departure is bittersweet for Mavericks
The Knicks are banking on Brunson to be their answer at the most important position in basketball while the Mavericks already have theirs in Luka Dončić.
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Mavericks blow double-digit lead and lose Game 2 in heartbreaking fashion
Advertisements This game was a tale of two halves. In the first half, the Mavericks showed the resilience they’ve displayed after losing by 20 points. They knocked down their shots, got an incredible offensive lift from their one-two punch, Dončić and… Read More ›
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4 Observations in Game 1 Loss
After taking down the #1 seed Phoenix Suns in the semifinals, the Mavericks’ new opponent Golden State Warriors and their raucous fans were waiting for Luka Doncic and company. Many factors contributed to their 25-point loss 112-87 at Chase Center. The numbers weren’t pretty in this game. Here are some observations of Game 1.
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4 observations that contributed to Mavs loss in Game 4
It’s easy to dissect the last two possessions in the fourth quarter that would’ve given the Mavericks a 3-point lead: one, if Powell made his two free throws with 19.8 seconds left — just like he made the previous two — and two, if Spencer Dinwiddie would’ve made the game winning 3-point attempt at the buzzer. If either of those plays broke right, the Mavericks would’ve held a commanding 3-1.
