What storylines for the season can we draw from the Mavs' season opener against the Suns? How did Luka Doncic look after the mini-offseason? What's the best strategy for the Mavs to defend the Lakers? The Athletic's Tim Cato and Dave DuFour react to game 1 and look ahead on a new 77 Minutes in Heaven.

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