
"Sometimes we let our offense dictate our defense, and we can't do that," said Nowitzki. "When we're not making our shots, that's when we got to be even more solid on the other end and not give up open shots. If we're struggling offensively, we got to find a way to be more solid defensively."
Added Kidd: "If you don't make a shot, it doesn't mean you can't still be productive on the defensive end. It's something we have to address."