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Mavs To-fix list: defense, offenseWith the Mavericks once again eliminated from the Playoffs after having high hopes of a playoff run the attacks about the team's (lack of) defense are again bubbling to the surface. More intriguing, however, are the attacks which are coming about the team's offense. The big O' was always the strength of this Dallas team we've been told, especially after the high scorers added more scoring in the form of Antoine Walker and Antawn Jamieson via trades in the offseason. The results though, according to David Moore of the Dallas Morning Journal, were too many predictable plays in key games and not enough creativity. While being forced to live through the next six months reading article after article about ways these Mavericks can improve their defense, the team must also survive knowing that the Kings were able to shut down their favored pick and roll game and in doing so shut down the Mavericks high powered offense. Both went hand in hand. The team could not protect a lead, and it does not have a 'go to' play it can rely on when it needs a basket. Lack of execution in the halfcourt hurt the Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Nash says 'must win' overstatedIf the Dallas Mavericks lose tonight their season is over, but despite the pressure which comes with this territory Steve Nash had a clear way of putting things into perspective. He was asked just how bleak the Mavericks' situation is as they face a 3-1 deficit going into tonight's win-or-you're-done contest. "There are a lot of kids younger than us who are fighting for their lives on the other side of the world," Nash said. "This isn't such a big deal. I feel pretty blessed being on this side of the world." Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Subtracting one of Mavs Big Three isn't a plusIf the Dallas Mavericks have shown us anything this season it is that adding more high powered offence to an already offensive oriented squad simply doesn't work. High hopes were in order for the Mavs this season after acquiring high profile scores Antoine Walker and Antawn Jamieson from Boston and Golden State respectively, and while both players have performed well the results in the standings simply haven't been there. Many fans believe it is time to break up the big three. Michael Finley, according to the fans via the Dallas Morning News, is the most expendable out of he, Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash, but his age and contract status would make it hard for the Mavericks to move him (but experience with Mark Cuban dictates that nothing is impossible). David Moore of the Dallas Morning News doesn't agree with the fans, however, believing the team needs to keep the big three and then do a better job of filling in around the edges with a defensive commitment that has been lacking. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Mavericks Apr 2004 Archive
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