1310 The Ticket in Dallas is reporting that JJ Barea will replace Deshaun Stevenson as starter, and Brian Cardinal will replace Peja in the rotation tonight.

This tells me:

1) Deshaun's minutes will increase, i.e. 4th Q possessions if the game is close like the last two.

2) Peja may not see but two trips down the court the rest of the series. He is essentially done.

3) JJ starts to wear down/check Bibby early.

Link:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/07/barea-cardinal-replace-stevenson-cardinal-in-maverick-rotation/

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3) JJ starts to wear down/check Bibby early

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I think the Mavs would much rather have Bibby out on the floor than Chalmers

I wonder if the Heat will counter by starting Chalmers.

I don't see why Dallas doesn't move Brewer up instead of Cardinal. I feel like he moves the ball much better, and contributes more on both ends of the court overall.

It will be interesting to see where Haywood fits in now too (if he plays).

Brewer would get abused at the 3.

Dallas has by far gotten their best looks with JJ on the floor. The only drawback has been making the wide open shots he gets.

We are so effed.

Spoelestra responded by saying "Who the **** is Brian Cardinal?"

Brian Cardinal responded by saying "Spoelstra? I thought they outlawed that **** when those Lays potato chips starting making everyone crap their pants??"

This concerns me . . . I'm all for Roddy B - put him in for 1 minute, if he has a turnover, pull him.

I like the move. I would feel so much beter about this series if Butler was available. The Mavs are the better team with him, without him.... I dont see this going past 6.

I think the JJ move is all about Stevenson (sp?) matching up on Chalmers.

I can't figure out really how Cardinal will fit in, but he can't be colder from 3 than Peja.