05-16-2021, 03:03 PM
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GDT: Mavericks @ Timberwolves !
Final game of the regular season.
8pm CST tip.
By the time this game is over we will know who we play in a week!
Go Mavs!!
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05-16-2021, 03:46 PM
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I just want see this team make a conservative effort to stop guys from just getting into the paint and getting what ever shot they want.....
I also would like to see guys play through a bad call and continue to play defense instead of just completely stopping while their man proceeds to get wide open shot.
Stuff like that will get you beat in the playoffs if you can't find away to play through adversity.
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05-16-2021, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Dallas41
I just want see this team make a conservative effort to stop guys from just getting into the paint and getting what ever shot they want.....
I also would like to see guys play through a bad call and continue to play defense instead of just completely stopping while their man proceeds to get wide open shot.
Stuff like that will get you beat in the playoffs if you can't find away to play through adversity.
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I agree, But it's too late for a drastic change. We are what we are with what we have.
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05-17-2021, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SMC0007
I agree, But it's too late for a drastic change. We are what we are with what we have.
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Effort isn't a 'drastic change'. Well, except for this Mavs team, when playing bad opponents.
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05-17-2021, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDog63
Effort isn't a 'drastic change'. Well, except for this Mavs team, when playing bad opponents.
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Effort/Energy this year has been the most inconsistent thing about this team this year.
On paper coming into this season the Mavs were predicted to be much better than the Knicks or Suns for example.
But no one ever questioned the Knicks or Suns effort on a nightly basis.....
Thibs seemed to always have them playing hard regardless of the situation or opponent. Yes they flat out lost some games because of the talent gap but that team played hard every night. That roster somehow played terrific defense with guys like Randall and Barrett who weren't mentioned as defenders coming into this season.
Same thing with Phoenix you could clearly see the effort on almost a nightly basis. That was another team in which no one spoke much of their defense with Ayton and Booker being top players but they gave maximum effort and the results changed this year.
The Mavs might not have the best roster but the effort just appeared to waiver way too often. Guys taking off possessions, qtr's or even full games at times. Offense will come and go but the defense and rebounding issues we saw all year just seemed to be more about getting out worked or lazy effort.
Hopefully with the bad blood this team has with the Clippers from last years playoffs it'll make them play hard and play above their heads. If I see guys coming out flat in a playoff game uninspired or lacking energy in the 1st QTR I expect the local Media to rip into the Mavs harder than ever before.
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05-17-2021, 09:59 AM
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One of the questions that the Mavs will need to answer is who will stand up to Morris, Cousins, and Rondo when they start their shenanigans? I am wishing Johnson was still around. I just don't see anyone on the current Mavs roster who will be able/willing to put up much resistance to their physical play (other than Luka). Mavs can win if they play energetic defense and hit their 3-pt shots but I anticipate a physical game with much of it close to the basket. Mavs need to stay close in the rebound battle and score in transition. They can do it, but lots of things will have to go right.
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05-17-2021, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BigDog63
Effort isn't a 'drastic change'. Well, except for this Mavs team, when playing bad opponents.
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Effort is huge I agree, but effort is not going to make this team fundamentally sound on defense. It's going to look better and have some effect for sure but if they play hard on D and miss 3's it's still likely an L.
The results of this team is based on their 3pt shooting. I had trouble coping with this for the longest time but after the trade deadline passed it beat me into submission. It is what it is.
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05-17-2021, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SMC0007
Effort is huge I agree, but effort is not going to make this team fundamentally sound on defense. It's going to look better and have some effect for sure but if they play hard on D and miss 3's it's still likely an L.
The results of this team is based on their 3pt shooting. I had trouble coping with this for the longest time but after the trade deadline passed it beat me into submission. It is what it is.
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The thing is that defense is what will keep us in games. Every team has hot and cold streaks, but the thing with our defense is that it can't keep us in games.
I agree, though, it's not about effort and there's no real use whining. It's the roster and the roster isn't changing until at least this offseason so we might as well cheer for the Mavs and see if we can steal some games.
The good news is that we were 2-1 against the Clippers. Our general defense isn't good, but Rick does come up with strategies to slow teams if he has time to prep. It isn't a fluke that we are better than .500 against winning teams on Rick's radar.
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05-16-2021, 05:03 PM
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Final game before our 16 game PO run for the title.
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05-16-2021, 07:51 PM
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Final game before our 16 game PO run for the title.
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With all the 1st round exits prior to 2011 and after I think most of us would just be content with just getting to the 2nd round.
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05-16-2021, 08:24 PM
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might as well get used to lack of rebounding on the defensive glass with Powell starting at C
Jeez they gave up like 4 offensive boards already with him in the middle
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05-16-2021, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dallas41
might as well get used to lack of rebounding on the defensive glass with Powell starting at C
Jeez they gave up like 4 offensive boards already with him in the middle
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There’s 4 other guys on the court too. It’s not only Powell’s fault.
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05-16-2021, 08:28 PM
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Clippers straight up throwing the last two games to avoid the Lakers. Bitches.
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05-16-2021, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Melonhead
Clippers straight up throwing the last two games to avoid the Lakers. Bitches.
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Why are we mad at them?
It's not like the Mavs didn't blow games all year that they should have won vs lesser teams which left them in this situation to possibly face the Clippers.
No sense in getting upset with another team making decisions that they fill is best for them.
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05-16-2021, 08:25 PM
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Top western teams are all taking the night off
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05-16-2021, 08:27 PM
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Top western teams are all taking the night off
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Ugh. Fuck the Clippers.
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05-16-2021, 08:28 PM
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Nuggets, Jazz, Clippers, Lakers, and Mavs all ready for the playoffs and forgot to play
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05-16-2021, 08:29 PM
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And yet another rebound over Powell
Dude is just too much a liability on the defensive glass
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05-16-2021, 08:32 PM
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Well if they don't care about winning this game (which they clearly dont) then I wont be bothered about it either tbh. Pathetic but it is what it is
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05-16-2021, 08:39 PM
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Well if they don't care about winning this game (which they clearly dont) then I wont be bothered about it either tbh. Pathetic but it is what it is
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40 point 1st qtr damn near allowed
The starting lineup will be one of the worst defensive lineups going into the playoffs and it will be compounded by the fact that we can't defensive rebound very well with that lineup.
I expect then to try and win playoff games in a shootout with that lineup
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05-16-2021, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dallas41
40 point 1st qtr damn near allowed
The starting lineup will be one of the worst defensive lineups going into the playoffs and it will be compounded by the fact that we can't defensive rebound very well with that lineup.
I expect then to try and win playoff games in a shootout with that lineup
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Is Maxi out for the playoffs? Did I miss something?
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05-16-2021, 08:45 PM
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Is Maxi out for the playoffs? Did I miss something?
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LOL
He's not going to fix this issue
He hasn't all year and his defense hasn't been nearly as good this year
So I hope you aren't expecting a single individual player to make that big of difference.
Besides he's been replaced by Powell in the starting lineup anyway
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05-16-2021, 08:48 PM
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Porzingis needs to go to the bench. Mavs struggle so hard with athletic teams. Clips will probably sweep us.
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05-16-2021, 08:48 PM
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LOL
He's not going to fix this issue
He hasn't all year and his defense hasn't been nearly as good this year
So I hope you aren't expecting a single individual player to make that big of difference.
Besides he's been replaced by Powell in the starting lineup anyway
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I’m saying we don’t know that this lineup is going to be the starting lineup, so wtf are you talking about?
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05-16-2021, 08:52 PM
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Besides he's been replaced by Powell in the starting lineup anyway
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Based on what?
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05-16-2021, 08:48 PM
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Is Maxi out for the playoffs? Did I miss something?
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Haven’t seen anything about being out for the season. Saw he was out this game with an achilles injury.
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05-16-2021, 08:49 PM
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Haven’t seen anything about being out for the season. Saw he was out this game with an achilles injury.
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Yeah. I assume he’s just resting to make sure he’s ready.
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05-16-2021, 08:39 PM
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Shouldve just sat the starters. Wouldve been better for team morale at least.
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05-16-2021, 08:39 PM
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What happens when Dallas, Portland, and LA Lakers all end up at 42-30?
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05-16-2021, 08:41 PM
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What happens when Dallas, Portland, and LA Lakers all end up at 42-30?
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Mavs stay in 5th because they won their division
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05-16-2021, 08:59 PM
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Clippers are up 3 coming up on halftime.
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05-16-2021, 09:05 PM
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Minn is shooting lights out from 3.
Minn broadcast just called THJ an excellent defender. He must not watch many Dallas games.
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05-16-2021, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BPo001
Minn is shooting lights out from 3.
Minn broadcast just called THJ an excellent defender. He must not watch many Dallas games.
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Well D.Harper has made those same comments about THJ and Powell all year LOL
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05-16-2021, 09:07 PM
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I guess Luka got himself benched? Or was he only supposed to play 11 first half minutes?
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05-16-2021, 09:08 PM
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Lakers now deciding if the Mavs end up #5 or #6
Can see them resting their main guys since Portland is going to win for sure.
Same time Clippers probably cant outtank OKC
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05-16-2021, 09:30 PM
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lmao at people being satisfied with this defense. its absolutely atrocious.
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05-16-2021, 09:35 PM
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lmao at people being satisfied with this defense. its absolutely atrocious.
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I've never thought a lineup of Powell and THJ starting together was going to stop anyone
It's quite clear RC has decided that he's going to try and get this team to win games with the so called #1 offense from last year
Look at that starting lineup we used to close out the season and it's exactly the same lineup they used before Powell going down last year and people proclaimed them the best offense in the NBA.
I think they have all but giving u[ trying to find a competent defense because Richardson didn't really fix much
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05-16-2021, 09:38 PM
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Another rebound by KAT because guess who didn't box him out again
Well hopefully KP can keep his shooting touch heading into the playoffs
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05-16-2021, 09:40 PM
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Good defense
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05-16-2021, 09:44 PM
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This lineup is sad defensively
Next week they are going to put DFS on Leonard and THJ on George
Let that sink in people......
George who is known for vanishing in the playoffs might get his mojo back vs THJ defending him
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