Dallas Morning News Mavericks Beat Writers Participate in Reddit AMA to Discuss Playoff Series and More

The Dallas Morning News Mavericks beat writers, Mike Curtis and Brad Townsend, recently participated in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session to answer questions about the first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers and more. Here are some highlights from their insightful discussion:

One of the key topics discussed was the Mavericks’ tendency to start games slow and lethargic, as seen in Game 1 of the playoff series. Brad Townsend acknowledged that slow starts have been problematic for the team, but emphasized that it is not part of Coach Kidd’s game plan. He noted that Kidd believes in maintaining calm and steering the ship, much like his playing style, which was full of fire and intensity. Mike Curtis added that slow starts can happen unexpectedly, especially after a long break between games and travel to a different time zone.

Regarding the league-wide inefficiencies in the playoffs due to the midseason whistle change, Brad Townsend mentioned that the Mavericks adapted quickly between Games 1 and 2, taking advantage of the new physicality landscape. He expressed surprise at the team’s meek performance in Game 1 but remains optimistic about their ability to adapt further.

When asked about the non-Mavs series that intrigues them the most, Brad Townsend highlighted the Nuggets-Lakers and Knicks-Sixers matchups, while Mike Curtis mentioned the Suns-Wolves and Knicks-76ers series as particularly interesting. They both shared their excitement for the competitive matchups and standout performances in these series.

Overall, the Reddit AMA provided fans with valuable insights and perspectives on the Mavericks’ playoff journey and other intriguing matchups in the NBA playoffs. Fans can check out more highlights and discussions from the session on the Dallas Morning News website.