Published on: Oct 7, 2022 10:53 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 7, 2022 10:53 pm IST
DAL vs ORL Dream11: The NBA Preseason brings some juice, yes, I accept it, but hey, the regular thrill is missing as teams are not necessarily aiming for wins and there are too many combinations to follow. While the main starters will get their fill, it is nowhere like the Regular Seaosn where the action is aplenty. In this Game, Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks will take on the Orlando Magic.
The Mavericks was given a tough time by the Thunder in the last game but ultimately prevailed 98:96 as rookie Jaden Hardy bucketed 21 points.
On the other hand, the Magic plucked up an amazing 102:99 win as Wendell Carter Jr. nabbed 20 points.
Host: Dallas Mavericks Visitors: Orlando Magic Match Timing: 8 October, @ 06:00 AM Venue: American Airlines Center
What is in store for Dallas? Although the Mavs made the Conference Finals last season, they can be in for a tougher fight this season. They didn’t add much to the roster with exception of Christian Wood, who will have to prove himself. Losing Jalen Brunson hurts the Guard depth so now Spencer Dinwiddie will need to come up big. Or perhaps youngsters Jaden Hardy and Josh Green can be floating guards. Luka remains the focal point but has he got enough around him to make it to a deep end? Will Reggie Bullock and Dorian Finney-Smith provide consistent offense?
Young Magic has potential The Magic is in the familiar rebuilding territory and their starting lineup only becomes younger with each season. Wendell Carter Jr. can have the best season of his life, Franz Wagner showed a lot of promise as a rookie and now number one pick Paolo Banchero will probably define the season trajectory. Guards Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony are talented and can score in multiple ways but will need to improve their shot-selections. The bench looks weak and the Magic can be in for another sub-20 win season.
Dallas Mavericks Team News
Mavericks Expected Starting Five Forwards: Dorian Finney-Smith | SF: Reggie Bullock Middle: C: Christian Wood Guards: PG: Luka Doncic | PG: Spencer Dinwiddie
BENCH: Devis Bertans, Marcus Bingham Jr., Tyler Dorsey, Josh Green, Mouhamdou Gueye, Tyler Hall, Tim Hardaway Jr., Jaden Hardy, Maxi Kleber, JaVale McGee, Frank Ntilikina, Theo Pinson, Dwight Powell, DJ Stewart Jr., McKinley Wright IV.
Magic Expected Starting Five Forwards: PF: Paolo Bencharo | PF: Wendell Carter Jr. Middle: C: Mo Bamba Guards: SG: Jalen Suggs | PG: Cole Anthony
BENCH: Chuma Okeke, Aleem Ford, Caleb Houstan, Moritz Wagner, Bol Bol, RJ Hampton, Devin Cannady, Kevon Harris, Zavier Simpson.
Wendell Carter Jr.(ORL) Wendell can become one of the best Bigs in the league as he can be an effective finisher, rebounder, and defender.. He is one of the options for Star/Pro Player in the Dream11 NBA fantasy scenario.
Luka Doncic(DAL) Luka missed the last game but when he is up, watch out! He is an MVP-level player who will be aiming for a title.
Paolo Banchero (ORL) Forward Paolo is a two-way threat and he can end up becoming a star player in a short period, but yes, a lot of works it is to be done before that.
Spencer Dinwiddie(DAL) If Dinwiddie consistently hits his shots, the Mavericks will have a better chance of making a deep run.
Franz Wagner(ORL) Young Franz is the part of the young Forward revolution that is happening in the Magic. Can he improve his defense?
Christian Wood(DAL) Christian is a superb scorer and rebounder, who can act as a stretch-five which will expand Mavs’ resources.
(If Doncic plays) PG: L Doncic(SP), J Hardy SG:S Dinwiddie, T Ross SF: F Wagner PF: P Banchero C: W Carter(PP), C Wood
(If Doncic doesn’t play) PG: C Anthony SG:S Dinwiddie SF: R Bullock, F Wagner PF: D Finney-Smith, P Banchero C: W Carter Jr(SP), C Wood(PP)
The game can be seen on the NBA League Pass. The scorelines can be viewed through Google and the official website of the NBA. Highlights are accessible on the official YouTube channel of the NBA.