Mavericks @ Suns 10-17-18 (season opener)

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Going to love watching Ayton grow. So glad the Suns did not take Doncic. I know it's only one game but Luka did not live up to the hype. The game is much faster here than it's in Europe.
 

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Booker just talked about how Ayton played well against Deandre so the reast of the season he should be OK.
 

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Going to love watching Ayton grow. So glad the Suns did not take Doncic. I know it's only one game but Luka did not live up to the hype. The game is much faster here than it's in Europe.
Had some issues getting his shot over guys on step backs. He will have to get it off quicker at this level.
 

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The ball movement was beautiful.

And Booker... oh Booker. Booker "hot" is as hot as anyone in the league.
 

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Ayton 18/10/6/1/1 debut.

Not bad. Way too hesitant underneath the basket on defense. He’ll eventually figure out when/how to defend there

He won't be going against an All Defensive/All NBA big like Jordan every game. That was a hard 1st game matchup but 18 & 10 is more than I would have thought he'd do.
 

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I’m just so excited about the future of this team!

It was so fun to cheer for the team TO WIN for the first time in a few years. I missed basketball!

And to think we have assets to add to this group and Ayton should still improve and we’ve not seen the #10 pick in this past draft yet! Stoked!!!
 

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Seriously everyone talked all preseason how Ayton would foul out all the time. I could not see that from his AZ days. He plays defense non contact. If he plays all year just 2 fouls a game, I am happy.
 

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Hey NBA get used to watching that Booker / Ayton high pick and roll for the next decade
 

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Going to love watching Ayton grow. So glad the Suns did not take Doncic. I know it's only one game but Luka did not live up to the hype. The game is much faster here than it's in Europe.
Doncic will be fine eventually, but this game was evidence that Ayton is much farther along in terms of player development. Doncic was straight up erratic tonight
 
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Booker said he felt sluggish tonight being out. I wonder how good he can play when he is in shape.
 

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Not surprisingly, it appears we are set at center, small forward and, of course, shooting guard, but we have gaping holes at power forward and, of course, point guard.
 

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Well, are they supposed to be better then the suns?

Yes, they were pegged as winning 35-40, ahead of the Suns and a longshot for the playoffs. Jordan and Doncic were supposed to push things forward quite a bit for them and basically get them past rock bottom.
 
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