RD 1 GAME #2: MAVS [0-1] @ LAC [1-0]—TUES 4/23 7 PM, TNT

MartinToVaught · Post #41 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:47 am

That first half of Game 1 is looking flukier by the minute. This game tonight is the same BS we've had to watch since the all-star break, during the post-trade losing streak, all of last season, etc.

HardenGoat · Post #42 » by **HardenGoat** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:49 am

They have lost focus. Making dumb turnovers and missing shots they were making. They need to get their act together and play with heart again.

LamarWho · Post #43 » by **LamarWho** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:50 am

Zu has been garbage. Maybe give Theis a look.

wakelaunch1 · Post #44 » by **wakelaunch1** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:50 am

Zubac is awful today.

clipperlover · Post #45 » by **clipperlover** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:51 am

MartinToVaught wrote:That first half of Game 1 is looking flukier by the minute. This game tonight is the same BS we've had to watch since the all-star break, during the post-trade losing streak, all of last season, etc.

Sure, because this is the same type of defense teams play in the regular season. So many high scoring playoff games so far.

nickhx2 · Post #46 » by **nickhx2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:57 am

thank goodness for kawhi. pj washington smoked a for-sure layup, but i'm gonna say kawhi had a lot to do with that. and then for kawhi to come back on the other end and punch in a much needed bucket, can't ask for more.

nickhx2 · Post #47 » by **nickhx2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:59 am

watching russell westbrook play on a knife's edge in a high-stakes game is really some kind of drug

KL2 · Post #48 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:00 am

Leonard is ramping up as the game goes on. He’s gassed though.

Zu getting a little better. Need Mann to follow.

Really need PG and/or Harden to catch a little fire.

MartinToVaught · Post #49 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:01 am

Russ' energy has been much-needed.

Max Headrom · Post #50 » by **Max Headrom** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:01 am

Once the team knocks the rust integrating Kawhi back into the lineup, Dallas will be able to do very little to stop the inevitable...lol

nickhx2 · Post #51 » by **nickhx2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:02 am

i have some fears if norm powell doesn't get something going in this critical 4th. but the 4th IS his quarter so guess we just need some faith.

clipperlover · Post #52 » by **clipperlover** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:04 am

wakelaunch1 wrote:Zubac is awful today.

Not really. He got in early foul trouble and didn't get into any flow. Played most of 2nd qtr trying to avoid a 3rf foul. 11 rbs and been to the line 5 times.

MartinToVaught · Post #53 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:06 am

Again... if anyone's wondering why PG hasn't been given the gigantic contract he wants, this is another perfect illustration of why.

KL2 · Post #54 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:06 am

Coffey not doing any better than Mann. Yikes.

Love Westbrooks energy but his offense has been an eyesore.

nickhx2 · Post #55 » by **nickhx2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:07 am

as an aside, kinda nuts how many all-time playmakers/point guards are in the building.

harden/westbrook on one side, luka/irving on the other, jason kidd sitting on the mavs bench, cp3 sitting courtside, and i'm sure jerry west is brooding silently somewhere in the crowd lol.

LamarWho · Post #56 » by **LamarWho** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:09 am

Good Russ, bad Russ.....

nickhx2 · Post #57 » by **nickhx2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:10 am

lol... isn't that supposed to be some kinda offensive foul on harden there with that kickout? guess i'm not gonna complain

MartinToVaught · Post #58 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:10 am

All Luka does is cry, it's so grating to watch.

nickhx2 · Post #59 » by **nickhx2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:10 am

LMAOOOOOOOOOOO I SAW THAT T COMING FROM A MILE AWAY

good one, idiot

madmaxmedia · Post #60 » by **madmaxmedia** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:12 am

I figured Dallas would come strong to begin, I just wanted us to withstand and hang in there, keep it close to start the 4th. So I’m feeling pretty good.