The Dallas Mavericks are making a strong defensive stance this season. Previously, they lived and died by their jump shotùwhen it was cold, they lost; when it was falling, they won.
Instead, when the Mavericks shoot poorly, they still manage to keep it close. When their shot is falling, they're damn near unstoppable.
That being said, they still have some defensive weaknesses, namely defending quick, smaller point guards. Chris Paul and Tony Parker routinely shred the Mavericks in the playoffs.á
As recently as four days ago, we saw a small-guard duo of Stephen Curry and Monta Ellis decimate the Mavericks particularly in the closing period, where the Warriors outscored the Mavericks over the closing stretch by almost 20 points despite the Warriors only playing six players.
Now, ...
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Kidd and Beaubois: Mavericks’ Defensive Dynamic Duo
Posted: 27th November 2009 by Alex McVeigh in NBAComments Off on Kidd and Beaubois: Mavericks’ Defensive Dynamic Duo