2012-13 Opening Night Game #2 #MAVSnation @ #LAKEshow Game Preview
October 30, 2012 10:30pm ET @Staples Purple and Gold
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Los Angeles, California
MAVERICKS vs LAKERS
MAVS to Win: The Mavericks limp into Staples without #1 Gun PF Dirk Nowitzki and may not have Center Chris Kaman as he is doubtful. That is a Tall Order since they will be playing against LA's New Exhibit in the New LAKEshow star-studded with Stars in a Leading Role with limited Supporting Actors. Having said all that the Mavs have Upgraded and by doing so they got young in a Hurry.
New Mavs Back Court of PG Darren Collison and SG OJ Mayo. They still have the Artist formerly knows as the @Matrix31 now Government Name Shawn Marion at the SF. They have the French Pastry PG Rodrigue Beaubois if he can stay healthy. Dominique Jones led the Mavs in Summer League along with 2012 2nd Round Steal and 2011-12 Big East Player of the Year Jae Crowder. PF Brandan Wright gives them a Shot-Blocker and Rebounder on the Front Line. Vince carter formerly known as Half Man /Half Amazing now Half Man/ Half AARP is a 15 minute Player off the Pine. Elton Brand was amnestied by the Sixers as he still has something left in the Old Tank.
The Mavs without DIRKilscious and Kaman will have to play Small Ball which might help them if they can somehow even out the Glass Work and get out in Transition. Dwight and the Spaniard will have a Decisive Advantage on that Front Line but the Mavs on the Perimeter have an Edge in Age and Speed. Look for Mavs Lead Man Carlisle to go Up Tempo and force the Lakers Bigs especially to play out on then Perimeter which should free up the Paint her and there. Since its Game 1 of 82 there is No Pressure for the Mavs to play out of themselves but Carlisle will see what he has in working Parts Tonight shorthanded. This maybe a God Send for the Mavs as when Dirk and Kaman get back the Rotations will be somewhat be in Place.LAKERS to Win: Kobe is less than 100% as the Lakers will let Point God NASHty control the Game Offensively and let him dictate the Offense. Dwight and Gasol will be and should be nearly unstoppable Tonight as the Mavs will play Brand, Wright, and the Newly-Acquired Eddy Curry on both Dwight and Pau.
The Lakers also have an interesting 2nd Unit with Steve Blake at the Point and 2012 FA Pick Up Sniper Jodie Meeks who should have a Career Year as they will double Dwight, Kobe, and Gasol on most nights. Ron Ron Artest now Meta World Peace will be the Glue Guy like he always is. PG Duhon will also get Minutes relieving Nash's Minutes especially later on in the Season. Antawn Jamison is an Added Scorer from Mid-Range and In as the Lakers have all these Different Parts at their disposal. Bigs Robert Scare and Jordan Hill will backup both Gasol and Dwight or play with one or the Other.
In Playbook the Lakers have to get back in Transition as the Mavs will not have much of a Low Post Presence with Dirk and Kaman out. They have to get out on the Shooters and Slow then Game down to force the Mavs to play at a Slower pace. OJ, Collison, Jones, and the Rookie Crowder are the 4 Players I would focus on on the Defensive End. Brand will give them a little something down low but Dwight and Gasol should negate anything the Mavs have in the Paint.
Interesting Chess Match with Two entirely Different Rosters playing Tonight.
The Mavs should be able to get into that Top 4-5 in the West and the Lakeshow might be the Team to Beat with James Harden moving to Rocket City Texas that helps the LAKEshow. Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb...Please Presti.
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