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

[GermanFan120]

Anyone knows THJ's status? I think he could be back soon, right?

[ChipotleWest]

Anyone knows THJ's status? I think he could be back soon, right?

I don't think they've officially announced anything, probably day to day.

[Dirk]

Losing Maxi is a huge blow to our bench depth.

However, in all honesty, this could be blessing in disguise since Maxi will have trouble guarding OKC's young legs.

Well, problem is who is going to replace him? And we probably all know the answer, right?

Do you know what happened to 41Dirk?? Was he banned? His boy Powell might see important minutes now.

Is it this user? No one has been banned.

[arkuo]

Mavs need to sign Dirk to a 10 day contract to "replace" Maxi for the playoffs.

[arkuo]

Are they really going to start with Giddey? I am not watching them closely but did he start shooting decently or sth?

Giddey has started every game he’s played this year.

He shot 50% on 4.5 3PA in Pels series. This was after the following stretches in regular season:

-Last 14 games of regular season: 40% on 3.1 3PA
-27 games prior to that stretch: 28% on 3.4 3PA

So, he doesn’t shoot a ton of threes either way, but I’m sure Kidd and staff will sag off him to help shadow SGA. Giddey won’t force outside shots compared to Westbrook though.

Giddey was guarded by CJ Mcollum who is undersized and doesnt play defense. Herb Jones was focused on SGA. Giddey won't get the same looks against the same Dallas squad. Possible he will get his points but he will work for it.

[Darren]

SGA is a world champion leading Canadian team over the USA. If the Mavs can't guard SGA, then the Mavs stand no chance against Anthony Edward's. KAT, Gobert, Reid are all matchup nightmares for the Mavs With Kidd, the Mavs could get 4-0 against Minny or Denver. I have no ideas about the OKC. Both OKC and DAL are full of playoff rookies. To win anything, the 'rookies' has to be significantly better than round one.

The clock is clicking. The Mavs can't afford to wait since most of these opponents has young core who plays well on both end The one dimensional players will face tons of difficulties from second round series onward. Luka will face a lot of world class athletes every game. With size disadvantage and poor coaching, early exit is very real possibility. It's too late to fire kid. Let's hire Don Nelson for the rest of the playoffs.

[ozwizard8]

SGA is a world champion leading Canadian team over the USA. If the Mavs can't guard SGA, then the Mavs stand no chance against Anthony Edward's. KAT, Gobert, Reid are all matchup nightmares for the Mavs With Kidd, the Mavs could get 4-0 against Minny or Denver. I have no ideas about the OKC. Both OKC and DAL are full of playoff rookies. To win anything, the 'rookies' has to be significantly better than round one.

The clock is clicking. The Mavs can't afford to wait since most of these opponents has young core who plays well on both end The one dimensional players will face tons of difficulties from second round series onward. Luka will face a lot of world class athletes every game. With size disadvantage and poor coaching, early exit is very real possibility. It's too late to fire kid. Let's hire Don Nelson for the rest of the playoffs.

Even with healthy Luka, Denver would have an edge in the series.

Twolves are dangerous with the way Refs are doing **** like early Lebron years of traveling, and refs also saving him with foul calls on every drive. After all if NBA and REFS want some team to win, that team will win.
Look back at the Mavs vs Heat where NBA make sure D.Wade to get the title in 2006 Finals.

[dirkules_41]

SGA is a world champion leading Canadian team over the USA.

He's a what now?
Germany are world champions, he led Canada to a measly bronze medal.

[Archx]

SGA is a world champion leading Canadian team over the USA.

In which Spiderman multiverse did Canada win a gold medal over US?

The clock is clicking.

Ok, who's clicking the clock? Speak up people!!!!

With size disadvantage and poor coaching, early exit is very real possibility. It's too late to fire kid. Let's hire Don Nelson for the rest of the playoffs.

Yes. Lets fire coach mid playoffs so that we can hire a coach who's primary hobby these days is smoking weed.

[ChipotleWest]

Losing Maxi is a huge blow to our bench depth.

However, in all honesty, this could be blessing in disguise since Maxi will have trouble guarding OKC's young legs.

Well, problem is who is going to replace him? And we probably all know the answer, right?

Do you know what happened to 41Dirk?? Was he banned? His boy Powell might see important minutes now.

After Game 4 Maxi got cooked by Harden as the only rim protector he said he was quitting the forum until we get a real coach.

[Archx]

After Game 4 Maxi got cooked by Harden as the only rim protector he said he was quitting the forum until we get a real coach.

Lol... Well there are reports Lakers are targeting Kidd, so...

[ChipotleWest]

I'm not the biggest Kidd fan but there's no way he's going anywhere

-Kyrie and Luka seem to like him, Kyrie is not being a malcontent
-The team is playing hard nose defense

Although he does only have 1 more year on his contract, if he wants out they might let him. I'm not sure why he would want to leave though. You don't leave 25 year old Luka for 39 year old Lebron.

[GermanFan120]

Losing Maxi is a huge blow to our bench depth.

However, in all honesty, this could be blessing in disguise since Maxi will have trouble guarding OKC's young legs.

Well, problem is who is going to replace him? And we probably all know the answer, right?

Do you know what happened to 41Dirk?? Was he banned? His boy Powell might see important minutes now.

After Game 4 Maxi got cooked by Harden as the only rim protector he said he was quitting the forum until we get a real coach.

Looks like his return is not happening any time soon since Kidd is about to receive an extension. lol

[MassimoPayne]

If Mavs win another round Kidd will be probably one the best pair coaches in the league lol

[dirkules_41]

I'm not the biggest Kidd fan but there's no way he's going anywhere

-Kyrie and Luka seem to like him, Kyrie is not being a malcontent
-The team is playing hard nose defense

Although he does only have 1 more year on his contract, if he wants out they might let him. I'm not sure why he would want to leave though. You don't leave 25 year old Luka for 39 year old Lebron.

Ky just spoke extensively about how he loves Kidd in the game 6 conference and today extension rumours started flying. We can only hope that Kidd improves. He's not awful, he's just poor with in game adjustments and in game coaching.

[dirkules_41]

SGA is a world champion leading Canadian team over the USA.

In which Spiderman multiverse did Canada win a gold medal over US?

The clock is clicking.

Ok, who's clicking the clock? Speak up people!!!!

With size disadvantage and poor coaching, early exit is very real possibility. It's too late to fire kid. Let's hire Don Nelson for the rest of the playoffs.

Yes. Lets fire coach mid playoffs so that we can hire a coach who's primary hobby these days is smoking weed.

At least he's not been hitting the meth like good old Darren has before posting this

[joesha1698]

Late rotations have to be better. THJ and Green are really bad about close outs. They have to be better with closing out on the 3s and we have to rebound.

[joesha1698]

Can we please rebound the darn ball?

[joesha1698]

How did Chet get hit in the face? It must have been by his own hand bc it doesnt look like Kyrie was anywhere near his face with that swipe down.

[joesha1698]

Lively has to keep his hands up and do a better job.