Jae vs DJO tonight

[MU82]

I'm sure I'm not the only Marquetter who's gonna check out Mavs vs. Lakers tonight.

DJO, the 15th player on L.A.'s roster, probably won't play. But Jae will get serious minutes. Mavs fans were freaking out when Jae tweaked his hamstring after landing from a dunk a few nights ago, but he's OK.

Here's yet another story about how much the Mavs expect from him:

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/10/29/4373158/5-keys-to-the-dallas-mavericks.html

[WellsstreetWanderer]

I plan on wrestling the big screen away from the visting mother-n-law tonight to watch

[swoopem]

Everything I've read so far about this game says that Jae is going to start because Dirk is out

[warriorchick]

I plan on wrestling the big screen away from the visting mother-n-law tonight to watch

Proceed with caution.  "Dancing with the Stars" is on tonight.

[brewcity77]

This just reminds me of my recent post about Jae always outperforming expectations. Even as he piles up stats and garners preseason accolades, some people on here talked about how he was still a tweener and wouldn't do much. I questioned if he'd be drafted up until draft night, but now I just accept that he's the Robin Friday of basketball. The more people see him, the more opportunity he gets, the more his legend will grow. I'm confident this is the start of a very good NBA career.

[MerrittsMustache]

Everything I've read so far about this game says that Jae is going to start because Dirk is out

Over Elton Brand?

[jsglow]

Proceed with caution.  "Dancing with the Stars" is on tonight.

Relegated to the basement again. 

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Proceed with caution.  "Dancing with the Stars" is on tonight.

I'll tell the mother-n-law its clearer on the small TV

[Groin_pull]

Seriously doubt DJO will see the floor.

[Bocephys]

Seriously doubt DJO will see the floor.

Someone's got to rebound for the lay-up line.

[MerrittsMustache]

Someone's got to rebound for the lay-up line.

Think he'll get to be the guy who does elaborate high-five/handshakes with the starters at the end of the intro line?

[Bocephys]

Think he'll get to be the guy who does elaborate high-five/handshakes with the starters at the end of the intro line?

It could be his best shot at sticking around past that January deadline.

[Canned Goods n Ammo]

Think he'll get to be the guy who does elaborate high-five/handshakes with the starters at the end of the intro line?

I hope Vander takes notes. High 5's are important.

[Spotcheck Billy]

from http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/

For some local knowledge about the Mavericks, I conducted an IM conversation with Tim MacMahon, who covers the squad for ESPN Dallas. Below is the transcript.

Andy Kamenetzky: What's been your impression of the new-look Mavs, injuries and new faces acknowledged?

Tim MacMahon: It's been an absolute mess. Dirk's knee scope isn't even the biggest concern. Nor is Chris Kaman's strained calf. This could be a chemistry experiment that completely blows up in the Mavs' face. They've already suspended Delonte West twice, and there was a heated argument between two other teammates after a preseason loss last week. It's a volatile mix of potluck players in contract years. (Editor's note: The Mavs waived West after this conversation concluded.)

The only real bright spot is it looks like the Mavs got a steal in second-round pick Jae Crowder. But it's far from a good thing that he's probably starting Tuesday night.

AK: Doesn't sound like a fun locker room, but has it been just as bad on the court?

TM: Well, it's been entertaining. It's not like the Mavs have a bunch of bad guys. It's just an awkward situation. On the floor, the Mavs in their current state are short, can't shoot and commit turnovers by the bunches. Other than that, they look great.

By the way, are the loaded Lakers ever gonna win a game?

AK: Tuesday, apparently.

TM: I dunno about that. Eddy Curry is coming for Dwight Howard.

AK: That is a game-changer. All kidding aside, these guys should be fine once they get all the core players on the floor for an extended period to get in sync. They've added a bunch of new players, a new offense, and the preseason has featured six games missed by Dwight Howard, five by Jordan Hill, three by Kobe and one by Pau Gasol. It's hampered Mike Brown's ability to decide on a rotation, and put the team-wide learning curve behind the 8 ball. However, the actual starting five looked unguardable in the one game they played together.

[MU82]

This just reminds me of my recent post about Jae always outperforming expectations. Even as he piles up stats and garners preseason accolades, some people on here talked about how he was still a tweener and wouldn't do much. I questioned if he'd be drafted up until draft night, but now I just accept that he's the Robin Friday of basketball. The more people see him, the more opportunity he gets, the more his legend will grow. I'm confident this is the start of a very good NBA career.

I plead guilty. I've learned my lesson. 

[JWags85]

Think he'll get to be the guy who does elaborate high-five/handshakes with the starters at the end of the intro line?

The Chemist!

[4everwarriors]

I plan on wrestling the big screen away from the visting mother-n-law tonight to watch

Send the broad down to Best Buy with a Big Mac, fries, and a shake and she can stand in the TV aisle 'till DWTS is over.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Over Elton Brand?

I coulda swore Brand is also hurt, maybe I'm wrong.

[MarsupialMadness]

Elton Brand will be starting, but in place of injured Chris Kaman.  Jae could start in place of Dirk.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

NIce piece on Jae

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4692307/jae-crowder-proving-mark-cubans-computer-right

[seakm4]

jae crowder has now entered the game.