Mike Curtis: Asked Rick Carlisle about the value of elite PGs given the absence of Tyrese Haliburton & Kyrie Irving this season for both teams: “There’s no substitute for playmakers. In Dallas, we had a lot of success over a 13-year period with Jason Kidd, (JJ) Barea & Devin Harris, who’s sitting right here. It’s just so important to have guys who can make plays & can score, but can also control the game. They can help a team play both fast & be able to work the game a little bit when necessary.”
