A shift in form has marked the beginning of the season, as the team’s usual high-energy start featuring standout performances from a key player has yet to materialize. Instead of the explosive opening that has become a signature of recent campaigns, this season has opened with a more subdued tone. Fans and analysts may be left questioning whether the absence of that trademark intensity signals a broader adjustment or a temporary slowdown. The early departure from tradition could set the stage for a different kind of narrative this term.
It didn’t come via the hot start from Luka Dončić that’s become customary to start the season.
