GDT:MAVS vs ROCKETS (home opener)

[AO41]

I like some of what I saw from the Mavs against Indiana. The D has to do a better job, but we def. have the offensive power.

Rockets are a different team with Harden being allowed to play the role that he really is best suited for and always have the ball in his hands. I expect a good game and hopefully Simba and some of our other defenders will help keep things under control.

Barnes quietly had a very good 1st game and I expect him to do that throughout the season. He doesn't seem to blow you away but when you look at the end he has decent numbers and hopefully that will translate into a positive for the Mavs and some Ws.

MAVS 109
ROCKETS 103

GO MAVS

[sefant77]

I think im going to skip the game...watching this flopping beard just ruins the whole game for me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyAna5Z83Ow

[EricaLubarsky]

Dirk ill but may play

[NeedlesKane]

Originally Posted by sefant77

I think im going to skip the game...watching this flopping beard just ruins the whole game for me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyAna5Z83Ow

Good point.

[CGM]

The selfish beard versus the clean and well-shaven team; where's Olajuwon when you need class? Anyways, Mavs' defense will take care of the nasty beard and the big man from Australia will take Capela to school. All in all, a win at home after a well fought game against the Pazers.

Mavs - 108
Crockets - 100

[Underdog]

Easy no-win... Even if we win, we gotta watch the Rockets play.

[Melonhead]

Welp...dirk out. Not sure if he'll travel for Sunday either

[spreedom]

If Dirk is going to sit a handful of games this season, I'd be okay if they were Rockets games. I don't think he's a good fit for the pace the game is going to be played at, though only having to guard Ryan Anderson wouldn't be so bad.

Are we thinking Act gets the start?

[DirkFTW]

Hi guys, ready for a do-over.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Someone post the starting lineup if you can. Dunno if I can watch this one tonight.

[spreedom]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Someone post the starting lineup if you can. Dunno if I can watch this one tonight.

Screenshot not available yet, but JJ is starting, so it's Deron/JJ/Wes/Barnes/Bogut. Not thrilled to see Wes starting at the 3, but tonight it shouldn't really matter since the Rockets are probably starting Harden/Gordon/Ariza/Anderson/Capela.

[yahyes]

Tonight's game I think we try out Bogut playing 20+ plus minutes. If not then rotate Mejri to sub him in. Because it's clear that Carlise needs to rely on his centers now. We have a vet center(Bogut), playoff experienced one(Mejri), and a rookie who can bring some energy(Hammons). At the end of the day Powell isn't a center if we have these type players on the roster.

[yahyes]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Welp...dirk out. Not sure if he'll travel for Sunday either

Honestly that's good he restores himself at the beginning of the season. He really shouldn't play heavy minutes unless it's playoffs.

[spreedom]

Pretty sure I read Dirk talked about having a sore Achilles after Wednesday's game too. Nip that stuff in the bud.

[Vinsanity]

Looks like the Rockets are gonna take 1 million threes a game this year. Seems like they never miss against us so this should be fun.

[Vinsanity]

I swear I've never seen Ariza torch any other team since he signed with Houston besides the Mavs. Super annoying.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Love Curry with a large role.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

And has Deron lost his playmaking skills? Horrible turnover at the top of the 3 point line.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Barnes looking great.

[Vinsanity]

Harrison Barnes is a superstar

[spreedom]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Barnes looking great.

Originally Posted by Vinsanity

Harrison Barnes is a superstar

Barnes is really, really good on offense as a small-ball four. Not sure he's a long-term fit as a traditional three.

Defensively, he guards wings both in space and in the post about as well as anybody in the league.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by spreedom

Barnes is really, really good on offense as a small-ball four. Not sure he's a long-term fit as a traditional three.

Defensively, he guards wings both in space and in the post about as well as anybody in the league.

Then that is all good news since Dirk needs an eventual replacement.

[NeedlesKane]

I talked a lot of crap. I am watching tonight's game... even though we don't have Dirk playing.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Seth Curry has a lot to learn on defense.

[NeedlesKane]

Think Dell will come watch Seth play ever?

[DevinHarriswillstart]

God, that Ariza bullshit is unbelievable. Only against the Mavs.

[yahyes]

Well, it's about the home crowd getting into it too. There are much more options to score if it's done right this year, than last.

[yahyes]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

God, that Ariza bullshit is unbelievable. Only against the Mavs.

What's up with Devin?

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by yahyes

What's up with Devin?

Foot injury as always. Sucks because the team needs his defense.

[yahyes]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Foot injury as always. Sucks because the team needs his defense.

That's good though he rests the foot injury.He can still be ready if he had to. Since we can see more time for Seth.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Mavs actually match up quite well with Houston. Just gotta finish.

[Vinsanity]

We'd be up by 8-10 if the refs were competent

[EricaLubarsky]

Wow, refs

[NeedlesKane]

Who is this ref? How'd he land this job?

[Skywalker]

This is fucking bullshit.

[Melonhead]

So unimpressed with Bogut.
Wes will never make layups. But stifling Harden

Barnes looking great at the 4. DWill staying hot.

LETS GO MAVS

and fk that ref

[Melonhead]

BARNEZZZ

[Melonhead]

Barnes backing down guys in the post ala Dirk. I like.

[Melonhead]

FK THESE REFS

[NeedlesKane]

Make Dirk the starting 5.

I like the idea of the starting lineup being:

Williams | Matthews | Anderson | Barnes | Nowitzki