At this point in the season, I think all basketball fans can agree that the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns are the two best teams in the league. But the question that is a little more nail-biting is who is the better of the two teams.
In my opinion, I believe that Dallas is the better team. I think that what matters most when it comes down to the playoffs is defense. And the Mavericks simply play better defense than the Suns. In fact, since Avery Johnson has become head coach of the Mavs, they have become a "defensive-minded" team- a 180 degree turnaround from the offensive powerhouse days of Don Nelson.
As for the Suns, no one can deny the fact that the return of Amare has been HUGE for them. Their 15 game winning streak is unbelievable and it is largely attributable to the return of Amare. Don't get me wrong- the Suns are REALLY GOOD, but come playoff time, with coach Mike D'Antoni making the calls, I can just see them resorting to shooting the 3 late in games- a strategy which will not work.
There's my analysis...let's hear yours...
In my opinion, I believe that Dallas is the better team. I think that what matters most when it comes down to the playoffs is defense. And the Mavericks simply play better defense than the Suns. In fact, since Avery Johnson has become head coach of the Mavs, they have become a "defensive-minded" team- a 180 degree turnaround from the offensive powerhouse days of Don Nelson.
As for the Suns, no one can deny the fact that the return of Amare has been HUGE for them. Their 15 game winning streak is unbelievable and it is largely attributable to the return of Amare. Don't get me wrong- the Suns are REALLY GOOD, but come playoff time, with coach Mike D'Antoni making the calls, I can just see them resorting to shooting the 3 late in games- a strategy which will not work.
There's my analysis...let's hear yours...
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