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The funny thing is..... right now the offense is run through Howard, yet Dirk is taking the blame for it.

Guys - Dirk is doing what he is suppose to be doing right now. He is working on passing out of double teams. Josh is doing what he is being asked right now -- trying to take over on the offensive end. Devin is doing what he is asked right now, trying to get to the rim. They are implementing a new passing offense that is trying to get more people involved, including the centers. They are also trying to integrate an athletic inside guy in Bass - although I don't like the fact he is shooting so many jumpers, even if they are going in right now at a high percentage.

They presently are not defending really any position well. The pick n roll defense is questionable at best. They are switching everywhere, and are a sieve for slashing guards. You stop that with a shotblocker, who Avery can't keep in the game because teams go small, and they produce nothing on the offensive end, slipping the picks (forcing the jumper to beat you), or zone. Just a NOTE: the defense sucks right now.

Get a two-way player to play alongside Howard, and everything opens back up. Terry is 6th man. I would rather they start Stack, and him be the 4th offensive option that for them to start Terry, so the other team automatically goes to the rim. Avery also needs to run the offense back through Dirk, and allow him to use his skills to hit a cutting Josh, not feed Josh, and let him go one on one. Josh can play either role, but if Dirk doesn't get more involved, then you are going to have losses.

Most are complaining about Dirk, but he is not looking immediately for his shot like he used too. That is due to the new offense, and what he is being asked to do. Time is needed for then to learn, and setbacks can be expected.

IMO, Dallas needs to start focusing more on defense, keep going with the Josh as batman for about another 10-15 games -- then go back to Dirk, and if they can trade for a two-way SG/SF that could put them over the top.