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SMC0007 · 11-03-2021, 03:51 PM

I'm wondering if Jalen starting was to put pressure on Lowry to defend and have someone to chase him around. After last night, I think he deserves another shot next to Luka. Jalen being in the S5 is easier to handle because of the emergence of Frankie. He has proven to be a trustworthy back up PG or SG.

At this point I was wrong about Bullock being a starter, it's still early but I didn't think it would take too long before he replaced DFS in the S5. But it's clear that DFS has a looooooooong leash. Neither of them can dribble but for me the guy who is shooting better from the perimeter would be who I started. With 2 distributors on the court, you can't waste opportunities having guys tossing up open bricks. Both missed some timely wide open 3's last night.

Hopefully KP can play tonight.

tap2390 · 11-03-2021, 04:48 PM

I will be first row behind the Mavs bench in a Slovenia jersey — let me know if you spot me.

Melonhead · 11-03-2021, 08:10 PM

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I will be first row behind the Mavs bench in a Slovenia jersey — let me know if you spot me.

If it’s white I see ya

tap2390 · 11-03-2021, 11:38 PM

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If it’s white I see ya

‘Twas I, tap2390. Don’t stalk me now.

tap2390 · 11-03-2021, 11:42 PM

Luka was outplayed by Brunson, but I really don’t think the +/- numbers tell the whole story. At one point Luka was out there with Brown, WCS, and Ntlikina. Like wtf can he do with that?

Brunson and Boban were the reason we won that game. Powell also started very strong. Luka is so much better with a legit roll man. For all the flak Powell gets, he sets great screens and catches lobs (usually).

Dallas41 · 11-03-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SMC0007

I'm wondering if Jalen starting was to put pressure on Lowry to defend and have someone to chase him around. After last night, I think he deserves another shot next to Luka. Jalen being in the S5 is easier to handle because of the emergence of Frankie. He has proven to be a trustworthy back up PG or SG.

At this point I was wrong about Bullock being a starter, it's still early but I didn't think it would take too long before he replaced DFS in the S5. But it's clear that DFS has a looooooooong leash. Neither of them can dribble but for me the guy who is shooting better from the perimeter would be who I started. With 2 distributors on the court, you can't waste opportunities having guys tossing up open bricks. Both missed some timely wide open 3's last night.

Hopefully KP can play tonight.

I mentioned in last night thread that moving forward they should start Luka, Brunson, DFS, Kleber and KP

THJ needs to go back to being the 6th man and Frank can be the backup PG now

FreshJive · 11-03-2021, 07:49 PM

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I mentioned in last night thread that moving forward they should start Luka, Brunson, DFS, Kleber and KP

THJ needs to go back to being the 6th man and Frank can be the backup PG now

I like this, if Frank and thj can handle the back up ball handling and playmaking duties for a few minutes at a time. Luka and Brunson can be staggered with the substitution patterns. Brunson is definitely earning the same amount of minutes as thj.

turin · 11-03-2021, 07:52 PM

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I like this, if Frank and thj can handle the back up ball handling and playmaking duties for a few minutes at a time. Luka and Brunson can be staggered with the substitution patterns. Brunson is definitely earning the same amount of minutes as thj.

Luka and Brunson starting together are not a successful playoff duo imo due to defensive issues. Frank is better with Luka imo, so I'd be looking to trade Brunson in a package for another non-guard starter.

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FreshJive · 11-03-2021, 08:02 PM

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Luka and Brunson starting together are not a successful playoff duo imo due to defensive issues. Frank is better with Luka imo, so I'd be looking to trade Brunson in a package for another non-guard starter.

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Brunson is the only player on the team that can help Luka with shot creation and playmaking. They can’t get rid of him without getting another one like him.

turin · 11-03-2021, 08:15 PM

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Brunson is the only player on the team that can help Luka with shot creation and playmaking. They can’t get rid of him without getting another one like him.

Sure they can. Brunson is a regular season player. We need to sell high on somebody, and he's the best we've got. Guards his size are on every roster practically. If we don't trade him, we'll lose him and get nothing in return. Mark my words.

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FreshJive · 11-03-2021, 08:30 PM

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Sure they can. Brunson is a regular season player. We need to sell high on somebody, and he's the best we've got. Guards his size are on every roster practically. If we don't trade him, we'll lose him and get nothing in return. Mark my words.

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We have no idea what Brunson’s ceiling is. He has improved dramatically every season. “Regular season player” is not a real thing and “guards his size” is not a useful comparison.

I agree that he may be the only thing they have to sell, but they didn’t get Luka any ball handling help this offseason, so they would need to address that if they lose Brunson.