But it's the East so he can still dominate in that conference unlike how difficult it is at the West.
Giannis can provide but Bucks is still a team. He needs help from every roleplayer to achieve their goal.
Just like how it is when Lakers got a championship. It's not all Lebron who carried the team.
AD was there and Howard also stepped up against a strong Nuggets and Miami to take the championship.

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Mavs and Nets having a good exchange now. 64-68 Mavs lead at the half.

I have a bad feeling after this season or after 1 season he would likely ask for a trade, Gsw for example have express that they want another star player, and draymond showing signs that he would like Gianis in the rooster, having not to be in the finals is so frustrating I know he wants to have a ring before he retires, and GSW can give that to him since they have what it takes , just by adding him, just my opinion but he is showing that expression

He have been exposed with his Euro step already, defenders know how to counter him. Yes, he did try to improved by shooting a lot of 3's this season, but it wasn't as effective as before. I don't know but I'm not seeing the same fire before on Giannis, he seems to be contented with passing the ball to his team mates instead of taking over.

Well, I confess, was an interesting game, Mavs knew the advantage he had because the Nets were without Durant and Irving, Dallas took advantage of that, despite, the Mavericks players played well, and guided to win.

By the way, I was happy that Domantas Sabonis was chosen for the All Star, in my opinion it was deserved, each passing day, he is improving his game

https://fadeawayworld.net/2021/02/27/nba-rumors-jimmy-butler-opted-out-of-nba-all-star-game-because-he-believes-bam-adebayo-should-have-been-chosen/

Now that's what you called "teammates". I thought it was really Sabonis been offered for the replacement but I was in awe when I found out what Butler really did, well, just been curious with the news I've seen around Facebook and it was indeed true. Check the link above.

I think that's the fans who voted for him, he doesn't need to feel guilty or what. if he will not play then he will disappoint the fans which is not good. All star is just suppose to be fan, seeing your favorite players in the floor is what matters at all, so Jimmy has to play, Bam will have his time.

It seems that it is too early to say that the Nets would get the lead on the standings over the 76ers, And the Mavericks had made a stoppage over Nets 8 consecutive wins, and right now Brooklyn Nets are losing 2 key players, Harden isn't enough for the job and as for this game the Mavericks really did well with Luka Doncic firing up with 27 points, but still, I think Harden did a great job in making 29 points but that really isn't enough,

The 76ers defense is a thing, Brooklyn Nets need to get their eyes on to penetrate but with the lack of key players right now I think Harden is not enough to take that alone.

Of course without the duo of Kyrie and Kevin, James won't find it easy... Let's take it that the duo play little minutes, the game would have been different. So definitely their impact was felt!
Little but not so significant loose in their D. Offence had the major holes and the Mavs took good advantage of the loose offence.

I don't see an off game from Durant once he is in the floor, he is resting and that's okay as Nets improve their standing even without him. Just like the LA Lakers, they did not force Davis as they understand he should be healthy in the playoffs, so I guess that's what the Nets are thinking as well.

Durant and Davis injury will heal and these two will be back dominating the scoring again, I can't wait to see them but I understand that risking their health will be risking the team's future.