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Dallas Mavericks: 5 Complete Overreactions From Game 1

By Sam Casey
Oct 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle coaching on the sidelines against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle coaching on the sidelines against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots a layup against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (40) shoots a layup against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Harrison Barnes Will Meet Expectations

Speculation surrounded Harrison Barnes when the Mavs signed him to a 4 year 94 million dollar contract this offseason, and that speculation didn’t die down after an underwhelming preseason. However, in his Dallas debut Barnes did not disappoint.

He had 19 points and 9 rebounds on 8/14 shooting, and did some solid defensive work against Paul George. Barnes also hit a clutch three with 2 seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime.

While I would like to see his role offensively increase, Barnes showed some really positive signs in his first game as a Maverick. I would also like to see him on the floor a little more, as he only played 34 minutes in an overtime game.

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