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Originally Posted by Underdog
The Mavs benched all their veterans last night -- don't know what else they can do to tank other than break DSJ's knees.
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Dallas has done several things lately towards a tank. The difference is Memphis has done everything they possibly can to tank. It's no accident they're 1-6 since they announced Conley Jr was being shut down for the season.
Look at the box score for their games vs PHX and vs ATL. Look at Gasol's minutes. Look at the players who received the most minutes compared to those players usual minutes. They pulled Tyreke from the lineup. They dealed James Ennis away pretty much just to get him off the roster, and take a late 2nd round pick back. They cut the player they received in return. Their real motive there was James Ennis helps us win games, he has to go!
When Memphis winds up with a top 4 pick this year, they'll have earned it. They are leaving no stone unturned... outside of maybe they could have taken a 2nd round pick for Evans, but I assume they're going to ration his minutes in tight games or vs key opponents the way they've been doing with Gasol.
The Mavs haven't gone that far yet.