GDT: MAVS @ BULLS

[Bryan_Wilson]

Glad we rested our starters vs OKC, they look really fresh.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

I exected Parsons to have a good game. Complete dud so far.

Dirk 1-7, 2 rebounds - no criticism
Parsons 0-3, 2 rebounds - what a dud

[turin]

^ Dirk has banked some good will due to past performance. What has Parsons banked other than a big chunk of Dirk money? lol

[ActionJackson]

Dirk, Williams and Parsons are costing us the game.

Butler 0 points.

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by turin

Be patient with Parsons. Give him a couple more games, then you'll see a nice stat line. He's good for one every 4 or 5 games. :-O

I thought he might be finally turning a corner, but this matchup should have at least been one of those 4 or 5 games. It looks like Snell starting over Mirotic may have been a good move for the Bulls.

[ActionJackson]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Waived?

Who would want him?

Trade him for Caron Butler? He's available.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by turin

^ Dirk has banked some good will due to past performance. What has Parsons banked other than a big chunk of Dirk money? lol

Oh yes, Dirk is completely immune despite playing like ass and turning it over in key moments.

Dirk has had about as many good games as Parsons

Dirk three dumbass fouls and an awful TO, but let's not talk about Dirk having an awful game

[EricaLubarsky]

Can Rick coach a team that can score at 40%? Honest question. Everyone talks about how good he is on offense, but he has a full roster of offensive talent and we are shooting 20%-30% every night

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Dirk 1-7, 2 rebounds - no criticism
Parsons 0-3, 2 rebounds - what a dud

Dirk is at least getting to the line. Taj is kind of a difficult matchup for old man Dirk.

[yahyes]

Again.. Mavs need to force their own style. Which is run n gun method pick n rolls. Plain and simple how their offense gets going.

[turin]

Wow, Bulls have 30 points in the paint to the Mavs 10. Pitiful. Mavs need to start the third aggressive and with energy. If people don't drive the hoop, Carlisle should put their arses on the bench.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

Dirk is at least getting to the line. Taj is kind of a difficult matchup for old man Dirk.

Parsons is a Robin. Dude needs someone like Dirk to open things up. Parsons is temendously versatile but he's merely average in the athletics department. He's a 6-10 dude without much speed and no post moves. Is it really surprising that in an ugly ass game with no spacing that he'd have a poor game. It's not our supporting cast that's the problem. It's Dirk, Rick, and Williams

At some point we have to question Rick's inability to have a team that can run a basic play, don't we?

[turin]

And another outside jump shot to start the third.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Glad we rested our starters vs OKC, they look really fresh.

[turin]

Nice to see D Will focusing on penetrating.

[EricaLubarsky]

Good lord, Dirk. Rebound. Box out. Anything

[turin]

Attacking the rim.. About friggin time.

[Underdog]

[turin]

Good things happen when you attack the rim. WTH was going on the entire first half? SMH

[Skywalker]

Hey, just came by to say it's all Parsons fault.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by turin

Good things happen when you attack the rim. WTH was going on the entire first half? SMH

Basketball.

[EricaLubarsky]

What the hell is with our offense. Guys can't run plays. Just very little playmaking or teamwork

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Parsons is a Robin. Dude needs someone like Dirk to open things up. Parsons is temendously versatile but he's merely average in the athletics department. He's a 6-10 dude without much speed and no post moves. Is it really surprising that in an ugly ass game with no spacing that he'd have a poor game. It's not our supporting cast that's the problem. It's Dirk, Rick, and Williams

At some point we have to question Rick's inability to have a team that can run a basic play, don't we?

SF and C are the soft spots in Chicago's D. If Parsons can't take advantage of that, then he isn't much of a Robin. Whether Dirk has made 1 shot or 10, it won't change the amount of attention their defense is going to pay to Dirk.

I still think Parsons can have a good game.

[yahyes]

Gotta stay aggressive on offense

[turin]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

What the hell is with our offense. Guys can't run plays. Just very little playmaking or teamwork

Agree. Very puzzling. I remember games where I was completely impressed with the Mavs' passing skills, but seems like it's been a while since I've seen that team.

[EricaLubarsky]

Guys don't know how to play with one another

[yahyes]

Devin has been off on both sides of the court. Carlisle should sit him.

[EricaLubarsky]

Teams have figured out Zaza can't score. Not even trying to defend him. At least McGee threatens you with movement

[yahyes]

The key is Deron spreading the floor on offense to get Dirk open. Fourth quarter adjustment.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Way too many possessions where only 1 to 2 ppl are touching the ball.

[yahyes]

Mavs are leaning for Zaza to score too much. Look for someone else.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Honestly if Bulls were not on 4th game in 5 nights this could be a blow out in the wrong direction.

[j0Shi]

Uhm, this game is ugly.

[yahyes]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Way too many possessions where only 1 to 2 ppl are touching the ball.

Tonight it looks like Zaza has been pressured to score inside every other play. Team needs to mix it around more.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by yahyes

Tonight it looks like Zaza has been pressured to score inside every other play. Team needs to mix it around more.

Bulls look like they are leaving him open every play and Mavs ball handlers all seem content with that fact it seems.

[yahyes]

I'm seriously at a point where I do want to see Deron be the main guy with the ball first every play.

[yahyes]

THOSE MY MAVS right there

[EricaLubarsky]

Double daggers

Dirk and Deron

[BPo001]

DIRKKKKKKKKK

[EricaLubarsky]

Zaza killing us