The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of problems to solve in order to play at the best level for a whole game by the looks of it after game one against the Houston Rockets. Transition defense, turnovers, decision-making and better…
Mette Robertson argues that the Dallas Mavericks abandoned their pass-first identity during a 128-110 season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets. Robertson highlights a disastrous second quarter, which Dallas lost 38-12, as evidence that certain players failed to buy into head coach Dusty May's team-first offensive philosophy.
The writer criticizes P.J. Washington and Naji Marshall for taking quick, contested shots rather than creating ball movement for teammates like Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg. Robertson suggests that May should bench or replace players who refuse to embrace a passing culture.
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