Mavs Defeat Wolves - Quick Observations

by Wes Cox on Nov 1, 2008 10:40 PM CDT in News

Not only does Stackhouse get the start ahead of Antoine Wright, but the final box score had this next to Wright's name, "DNP - Coach's Decision." Wright didn't help himself out against Houston, but what has Stackhouse done so far to get the start? I really have no idea who will start against Cleveland...
I also have no idea what Minnesota is thinking with that court. The stain in the middle is too dark, and it's almost white inside the arc. What a mess.
After Dampier picked up two quick fouls, Diop came in and played the rest of the first quarter. Diop was great -- 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and no fouls. Diop went on to play 28 minutes and Rick Carlisle said it was the best game he's seen him have so far (including preseason).
One big change from Thursday night -- Jason Terry played 31 minutes and not a single second of them came without Kidd or Barea on the floor with him.
Early in the second quarter, Jerry Stackhouse came up about a foot short on a three and the closest defender was probably 8 feet away. It's the type of miss people usually say is a result of "tired legs", but in the second game of the season?
After Gerald Green made a three in the 4th quarter, Bob Ortegel said "Green is going to help this club." And here's what Carlisle had to say about green after the game:

"He showed he was ready. He played a sensible game. He played smart, and defensively he was solid. He played a big role in this win"

Get on the Gerald Green bandwagon while there's still room.

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Green

definitely looked good. If he can play like that on a consistent basis that would be huge.

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Nov 1, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions

Worst court ever?

My junior high was more respectable.

by Avery210 on Nov 1, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions

Like these postgame notes, Wes…

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Nov 1, 2008 11:32 PM CDT reply actions

Gagreed.

The postgame notes are a definite good.

Fire Todd Dodge. Seriously. But in the mean time, SUCK IT WESTERN KENTUCKY! 1-8 baby!

by sprite on Nov 1, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Definitely..

Looking fwd to more to come.

by bbob on Nov 2, 2008 4:05 PM CST up reply actions

If Green can play decent defense, he should start in a few weeks

by Norsktroll on Nov 1, 2008 11:58 PM CDT reply actions

I not really that surprised that Wright didn't start.

I would have gone with Green, he fits our type of offense, but his defense is questionable.

Donnie "The Shredder" Avery

by srdmad on Nov 2, 2008 6:04 AM CDT reply actions

Already on that Gerald Green bandwagon! He looked great last night. No hint of nervousness (which could have easily been the case since he hasn’t played in a regular season game in about a year). He looked ready and he looked solid. And man, is he ever fun to watch. He’s always been a great shooter, but the D is getting alot better also. He helped limit Mike Miller to 13 pts….that’s pretty solid D in my book. I was so happy when the Mavs signed him….had been hoping all summer that they would…and so far he hasn’t disappointed. If he continues to work hard (which I have no doubt that he will) the skys the limit for this kid.

by Cynthia56 on Nov 2, 2008 4:52 PM CST reply actions