Playoffs 2024 - R1 - G6 - Mavs vs Clippers (Frid., 9:30PMEST)

ChipotleWest · Post #41 » by **ChipotleWest** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:10 am

leolozon wrote:Luka taking 7 3pters… Such a frustrating player to root for. I’m pissed.

This is the worst playoff series he's ever had from 3, don't pretend this is a regular occurance.

joesha1698 · Post #42 » by **joesha1698** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:11 am

Ultimately this comes down to coaching though more than anything. Kidd needs to feel the pulse of the game and press the right buttons. He needs to communicate to Luka and Kyrie what he needs from them. Hopefully they get the correct message and stop messing around.

ChipotleWest · Post #43 » by **ChipotleWest** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:14 am

Mavs have won every second half this series. Please just do it one more time. Just outscore them by 1 point.

leolozon · Post #44 » by **leolozon** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:16 am

ChipotleWest wrote:
leolozon wrote:Luka taking 7 3pters… Such a frustrating player to root for. I’m pissed.

This is the worst playoff series he's ever had from 3, don't pretend this is a regular occurance.

It’s actually the first year that he’s a good 3pt shooter. I’ve been saying every year that he shouldn’t shoot that many 3s.

ozwizard8 · Post #45 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:18 am

lol I think Kidd told players to ‘make shots’

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ozwizard8 · Post #46 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:20 am

leolozon wrote:Luka taking 7 3pters… Such a frustrating player to root for. I’m pissed.

f off.

Luka is the main offensive generator of the team. If he got treated like A.Edwards-Westbrook then he needs to take some shots. He needs to be able to drive and draw doubles for offense to function.

ChipotleWest · Post #47 » by **ChipotleWest** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:20 am

leolozon wrote:
ChipotleWest wrote:
leolozon wrote:Luka taking 7 3pters… Such a frustrating player to root for. I’m pissed.

This is the worst playoff series he's ever had from 3, don't pretend this is a regular occurance.

It’s actually the first year that he’s a good 3pt shooter. I’ve been saying every year that he shouldn’t shoot that many 3s.

First year in playoffs against Clippers 36%, second year against Clippers 40%, WCF playoff run he was 34.5%, this series 26%.

ozwizard8 · Post #48 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:21 am

ChipotleWest wrote:Mavs have won every second half this series. Please just do it one more time. Just outscore them by 1 point.

If Luka and Kyrie gets back to their average shooting form I suspect we’ll win by more!

kacey ring · Post #49 » by **kacey ring** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:24 am

Dayyyumm Gafford. Looking like Shaq there

ozwizard8 · Post #50 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:24 am

Gafford got a monster play. Maybe with some push off but whatever.

Luka and Kyrie avoiding shooting open 3s which clogs the paint, disrupts offensive flow.

ozwizard8 · Post #51 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:28 am

Transition points and Gafford going crazy for two possessions really helped.

This is freaking playoffs. It sometimes up to making couple plays, few unexpected shots. 76ers Knicks was full of hustle plays some random plays going down.

Now we just need Luka or Kyrie to make 2-3 shots and the lead can easily go 15-20pts again!

joesha1698 · Post #52 » by **joesha1698** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:29 am

Pace is more important versus the clippers because their size and athleticism. The easier points we can get- the better against this team.

joesha1698 · Post #53 » by **joesha1698** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:33 am

Once we take the lead - do not slow down the pace too much and let the clippers set up.

joesha1698 · Post #54 » by **joesha1698** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:35 am

Luka stop looking for fouls!

joesha1698 · Post #55 » by **joesha1698** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:36 am

You cant drive into 3 guys and expect the call. Losing momentum with the same thing.

joesha1698 · Post #56 » by **joesha1698** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:39 am

Westbrook, the gift that keeps on giving.

ChipotleWest · Post #57 » by **ChipotleWest** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:43 am

Just one quarter left +15 don't blow it.

ozwizard8 · Post #58 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:45 am

Finally Kyrie made some shots which opened the game a little more. It looks like we are closing this today! Kyrie 15pts, 4 assists now.

Luka with 25pts, 10 assists.
Just have an average quarter and it should seal the deal.
Harden-PG dont have too much gas left in the tank

leolozon · Post #59 » by **leolozon** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:45 am

ChipotleWest wrote:
leolozon wrote:
ChipotleWest wrote:
This is the worst playoff series he's ever had from 3, don't pretend this is a regular occurance.

It’s actually the first year that he’s a good 3pt shooter. I’ve been saying every year that he shouldn’t shoot that many 3s.

First year in playoffs against Clippers 36%, second year against Clippers 40%, WCF playoff run he was 34.5%, this series 26%.

I said year.

leolozon · Post #60 » by **leolozon** » Sat May 4, 2024 3:46 am

ozwizard8 wrote:
leolozon wrote:Luka taking 7 3pters… Such a frustrating player to root for. I’m pissed.

f off.

Luka is the main offensive generator of the team. If he got treated like A.Edwards-Westbrook then he needs to take some shots. He needs to be able to drive and draw doubles for offense to function.

7 3pters in a half is WAY too much for him, especially when his shot isn’t falling. I’m sure even you agree with that.