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Poindexter Einstein · 11-19-2004, 12:13 AM

The fact that Nash did NOT get inside makes me think once again that for the bulk of the 3rd, even with Bradley in the game, the Mavs were playing man not zone. I recall vividly several different plays in the second half where, as I looked at the offensive sets for Phoenix ffrom the stands, the defense was manned up on the shooters at the 3-point arc, even on the weak side. That is NOT a zone set. I recall the play where Dirk got his 5th foul, and he was manned up on Stoudemire on that play all the way. If Dampier is out for an extended period of time, I want to look closer while Bradley plays, to see if they might have indeed changed tendencies against the Suns (or maybe even before) without anyone noticing.

11-19-2004, 12:13 AM	#49
Poindexter Einstein Golden Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,098	RE: Why zone worked for a while vs PHO The fact that Nash did NOT get inside makes me think once again that for the bulk of the 3rd, even with Bradley in the game, the Mavs were playing man not zone. I recall vividly several different plays in the second half where, as I looked at the offensive sets for Phoenix ffrom the stands, the defense was manned up on the shooters at the 3-point arc, even on the weak side. That is NOT a zone set. I recall the play where Dirk got his 5th foul, and he was manned up on Stoudemire on that play all the way. If Dampier is out for an extended period of time, I want to look closer while Bradley plays, to see if they might have indeed changed tendencies against the Suns (or maybe even before) without anyone noticing.