Mavericks (9-7) at Celtics (13-4) Game #18 11/23/22

[jpotter33]

Our help defense has been bad already. Brown helped inappropriately, White not paying attention off the ball.

[RJ87]

White on Luka is an odd defensive choice.

[jpotter33]

Seems like we're going the old Giannis route - single coverage on Luka with different looks and let him try to beat our individual good defenders. I think that's the best strategy.  He'll wear down and won't be able to beat our team offense by himself.

[slamtheking]

Tatum really aggressive tonight.  liking the change from the last game

[RJ87]

What's going on with Tatum's wrist/thumb?

[jpotter33]

Dumb defense by Al. Way too far out on him and on his weak side, allowing him to penetrate right.

[BASS_THUMPER]

What's going on with Tatum's wrist/thumb?

[slamtheking]

C's looking like they're getting fouled on drives but not getting a whistle. 

[knuckleballer]

That finish at the hoop earlier by Tatum was a thing of beauty.

[jpotter33]

The thing that isn't talked about enough between Luka and Tatum is the significant amount more that Luka has the ball than Tatum. His usage % is 7% higher than Tatum's, as you're seeing tonight. Tatum's counting stats would be even higher if he had that high of usage, too. Further, there's alot of questions whether that high of usage with Luka is really great for winning long-term.

[radiohead]

Tatum really aggressive tonight.  liking the change from the last game

Yes!

[slamtheking]

if they played with this effort to get to the basket, they'd have comfortably won in Chicago

[blink]

JB!!

[jpotter33]

Loving both of the Jays' aggressiveness going to the hole tonight. Both realize they have 0 rim protection down there, with Powell now having three fouls already.

[blink]

Great great drive by Smart wow