Mavs vs Spurs on B2B night Start time: 7:30 p.m. CT or 8:30 p.m. ET(Season game 8)

[tap2390]

I don’t think Powell is leaving the starting lineup. He’s been my punching bag, but honestly I see why. Luka doesn’t have elite speed that would allow him to beat someone off the dribble regularly. Powell takes up so much space and is absolutely elite at setting moving screens without getting called for them. He’s crucial to Luka’s success (for better or worse). Do I wish he was John Collins? Yes. But I’m glad he isn’t Eubanks.

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Originally Posted by tap2390

I don’t think Powell is leaving the starting lineup. He’s been my punching bag, but honestly I see why. Luka doesn’t have elite speed that would allow him to beat someone off the dribble regularly. Powell takes up so much space and is absolutely elite at setting moving screens without getting called for them. He’s crucial to Luka’s success (for better or worse). Do I wish he was John Collins? Yes. But I’m glad he isn’t Eubanks.

Bro, he's been called for numerous moving screens this season alone...and at crucial times. Him setting better picks/screens than KP Maxi or Boban isn't saying a lot IMO. If you contribute next to nothing offensively you can't have ANY offensive fouls that give away possessions.

Judging him against nobody's should make him look okay. But against other playoff teams he is getting blasted, and in embarrassing fashion. I believe he had 2 offensive fouls last night vs the Spurs and you just can't have that from a guy who contributes no points, assists or rebounds.