Tonight's visit from GS -- and some of the strategy...
It begins with Fish on 105.3 The Fan at 7:15 for the Unofficial Pregame Show ... tip is at 7:30 ... and here are the starting lineups, and NBA scouting info from Kyle Leath ...
| WARRIORS 22-39 |
MAVS 35-28 |
| F- Dorell Wright |
F- Shawn Marion |
| F- Jeremy Tyler |
F- Dirk Nowitzki |
| C- Mickell Gladness |
C- Brendan Haywood |
| G- Clay Thompson |
G- Delonte West |
| G- Charles Jenkins |
G- Jason Kidd |
A look at the Warriors Offense ...
• GS likes to push ball and take early shots. Tough team to defend because of the wild shot selection.
• Used to focus on getting ball to Lee on the block and at FT line area when they do run a semblance of an offense. With Lee unavailable, there is unlikely to be a semblance of an offense, with Thompson likely asked to free-lance.
• Wild shots lead to long rebounds. They will send people to the glass in hopes of picking up some trash points.
A look at the Warriors Defense ...
• They are very aggressive in passing lanes trying to cause turnovers.
• Warriors are weak when teams get set in half-court and get ball reversed. Quick ball movement in flow will get the ball to Dirk Nowitzki -- and there is nobody on the Warriors roster who can stick with him.
• Will pressure full-court at times.
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How to Beat the Warriors:
• OWN THE GLASS – Golden State is near the bottom of all rebounding categories. Mavs must own boards on both ends of the floor.
• BENCH – A definite advantage here. Warriors are very thin and Mavs need to take advantage of edge. An opportunity for Brandan Wright to jump up here.
• ATTACK – Golden State is a team that relies on taking chances on defense. Dallas must push when they can and then execute in half- court. Make them play defense and sooner or later they will get out of position leading to easy opportunity.
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