Mavs finish up there three game home stand to start out the preseason with a strong effort vs. the Indiana Pacers.
Dirk returns with a bang- After resting Dirk's right hip for the first couple of preseason games, the Big German returned to the floor with a resounding effort. Nowitzki was doing it all and his final stat line was a thing of beauty: 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists. Six of his 16 points came on three-pointers, as he was 2 of 3 beyond the arch. His impact was even bigger beyond the stat sheet as he spread the floor and made it easier for the guards to operate.
Chandler Parsons uses weight to post up- After Coach Rick Carlisle publicly criticized (then apologized) that Parsons was a little "too heavy", Parsons used his weight to post up down low. Through the game, he was seen manning up Luis Scola, Chris Copeland, and even Shayne Whittington in the 3rd quarter and did a pretty good job of holding his own. Parson also had some nifty layups and his final stat line 10 points, 2 assists, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
Interesting lineups- Rick Carlisle is trying everything out and today at one point, he went very small with point guards Jameer Nelson and Devin Harris, Richard Jefferson, Chandler Parsons at power forward, and Tyson Chandler at center. It is important to keep in mind that Monta Ellis did miss the game due to injury, so Carlisle would probably incorporate him when he returns.
Charlie Villanueva all but locks up a roster spot- Charlie Villanueva had the performance of the night, if not the performance of the preseason so far. He did enter the game until the 4th quarter, but made an immediate impact. Villanueva ended with 16 points on 7 of 8 shooting, including 4 of 5 from the three-point line. He had back to back three pointers that helped put the Mavs up 95-85, a lead they would not relinquish. He also added four rebounds and a blocked shot.
What's next?
Mavs have a FOUR day break before hitting the road for back-to-back games, Friday vs. the Cavaliers and Saturday vs. the Pacers. They return home on October 20th to welcome the Memphis Grizzlies for their home preseason finale.
Other notes:
Mark Cuban said before the game that "ChubbyGate" (in regards to Chandler Parsons was not a big deal and Carlisle was smart to apologize.
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