NBA Preseason: Key Takeaways for 14 Contenders
The NBA preseason is coming to a close. Here are the most notable storylines from 14 of the league's most intriguing teams.
Dallas Mavericks' Defensive Concerns
The Mavericks have issues to resolve on defense, particularly on the perimeter. Coach Jason Kidd stated,
"continue to look at different combinations to see what gives us the best way to start the game", after the Hornets scored 95 points through three quarters.
- Klay Thompson, a 35-year-old with an injury history, was tasked with defending Charlotte star LaMelo Ball.
- Options are limited if D'Angelo Russell starts alongside Thompson.
- Washington typically took the toughest perimeter defensive assignment last season but came off the bench in the first two preseason games.
Author's summary: NBA preseason wraps up with concerns for contenders.