GDT: game 1 - Mavs (0-0) at Suns (0-0) 9:30 ESPN

[EricaLubarsky]

Mavs entertained the ratings gods. Now we start the season with a nationally televised late game.

Suns look to be solid after adding CP3 to Booker.

Tough game on the road

injury report
KP - knee surgery - out
Kleber - knee effusion - questionable

[SMC0007]

Let's goooooo

[Dolencd]

Boys! This is a start of a crazy year for MFFL.
I expect a win. But maybe, just maybe. Dallas loses. And then we'll have a 2 angry giants game on Christmas.

[BPo001]

Let’s gooooooo! Hate these late starts, but can’t miss game 1.

[SMC0007]

Guess what day it is?!!

[purplefrog]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

Guess what day it is?!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXHQP3UalqM

[NeedlesKane]

NBA League Pass has a free trial for the first week. I just signed up, and I have my VPN for getting around the blackout.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

NBA League Pass has a free trial for the first week. I just signed up, and I have my VPN for getting around the blackout.

Can VPNs get you around nationally televised games? Tonight it's ESPN

[NeedlesKane]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Can VPNs get you around nationally televised games? Tonight it's ESPN

Doesn't NBA League Pass include the whole season? If not, I'll cancel it. Cause I am not paying for both League Pass and ESPN.

[NeedlesKane]

"Games broadcast on ESPN, ABC, TNT & NBA TV will not be available to watch LIVE on NBA League Pass. NBA League Pass subscribers will have access to live radio broadcasts, and archives of these games will be available to watch 3 hours after the broadcast concludes. NBA TV games are available to watch live with an NBA TV subscription, but are not available live on NBA League Pass." Dang it.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Can VPNs get you around nationally televised games? Tonight it's ESPN

I'd assume so as long as the VPN allows you to choose a different area.

[NeedlesKane]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I'd assume so as long as the VPN allows you to choose a different area.

EricaLubarsky is right. I don't think selecting another country will help, but I'll try that tonight. Based on what I quoted... I just don't think so.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

Doesn't NBA League Pass include the whole season? If not, I'll cancel it. Cause I am not paying for both League Pass and ESPN.

Mine comes with all games except
1) Locally blacked-out games (Phoenix is my area so I only miss Suns-Mavs
2) Nationally televised games (ABC, TNT, ESPN)

I know that selecting a VPN out of Seattle allows me to watch the Suns-Mavs games (exception 1), but I'm honestly curious if using a VPN from Mexico would allow you to watch FSSW when it was on ESPN.

[NeedlesKane]

I may not hold onto the League Pass. I was hoping for negative COVID-19 results. They didn't come back that way. Gonna be rough with 0 income.

[Zaknaf3in]

Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

I may not hold onto the League Pass. I was hoping for negative COVID-19 results. They didn't come back that way. Gonna be rough with 0 income.

Sorry man, hope you get through it without too much trouble.
Had the joy of testing me and the little one today as well - bit of a nailbiter/flashback to pregnancy test with the quick test sets.

[Lestat_1795]

League pass international has no black outs.
VPN with Mexico or European location should work.

[Bhannon1945]

Originally Posted by Lestat_1795

League pass international has no black outs.
VPN with Mexico or European location should work.

Just make sure if you are using a device like an iPad or other tablet with gps that you disable location services for league pass. Otherwise your true location will be sent to nba.

[Bhannon1945]

I would recommend purchasing a monthly one team league pass so you can cancel if your streaming service picks up FSSW during the season. It’s 19.97 per month so it won’t be much more than the yearly option

[SMC0007]

Its pretty pathetic that this is even a discussion. I got a huge discount from ATTNow or I would be having it and scrambling too.

[Dallas41]

Don't like the matchup of Powell on Ayton

Hopefully, they don't ask Ayton to score too much tonight

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

Don't like the matchup of Powell on Ayton

Hopefully, they don't ask Ayton to score too much tonight

What is the SL?
I'm assuming:
Luka/THJ/JRich/DFS/Powell

I just hope Rick goes to WCS or Boban if Powell struggles against Ayton.
Powell seemed to get unconditional PT in the past and that could become a problem this season considering Rick has other options.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Bhannon1945

I would recommend purchasing a monthly one team league pass so you can cancel if your streaming service picks up FSSW during the season. It’s 19.97 per month so it won’t be much more than the yearly option

That and stream it on trial/illegal streams for Dec

2 of the 4 games will be nationally televised

The other two will have links

That will save you $20

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

What is the SL?
I'm assuming:
Luka/THJ/JRich/DFS/Powell

I just hope Rick goes to WCS or Boban if Powell struggles against Ayton.
Powell seemed to get unconditional PT in the past and that could become a problem this season considering Rick has other options.

IF Powell struggles vs Ayton? More like when, unless Ayton is having a really off night. Problem is, DP is the type of defender that gets opponents out of slumps.

[NeedlesKane]

Originally Posted by Bhannon1945

Just make sure if you are using a device like an iPad or other tablet with gps that you disable location services for league pass. Otherwise your true location will be sent to nba.

I wonder if location services on a Windows computer should even be turned off to be on the safe side. I never considered this.

[NeedlesKane]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

That and stream it on trial/illegal streams for Dec

2 of the 4 games will be nationally televised

The other two will have links

That will save you $20

I tried doing this last night with the Lakers vs Clippers game. I wasn't able to find it though.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

I tried doing this last night with the Lakers vs Clippers game. I wasn't able to find it though.

regular season is way easier than pre-season.

Still, I found one on nbastreams.

[MFFL]

Those are the worst pregame announcers

[Melonhead]

Classic Mavs start.

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Classic Mavs start.

yeah no defense LOL

I hate THJ defending anyone

[NeedlesKane]

This is unreal! I'm COVID-19 negative! Woohoo!!!

[Dallas41]

Looks like the plan is to mirror DFS minutes with CP3

[Melonhead]

Mavs 3-16.

Luka 0-6.

Why do they struggle with the suns so much smh. Side note I hope I’m alive to celebrate Powell not being a starter or being traded.

[Dallas41]

Luka looks like he's has no lift in those legs

[Thespiralgoeson]

Jesus, how many layups is Luka gonna miss?

[MFFL]

That’s a bad look for a MVP candidate

Miss a bunny and don’t bother to get back on d

[Grady Wilson]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Jesus, how many layups is Luka gonna miss?

I was about to say the same thing. Extremely easy layups at that. He didn't get back after that last missed layup and it cost them two points. Get back on defense....

[FreshJive]

Luka sucks. Ayton worse.

[Grady Wilson]

Luka just let Bridges have that wide open 3...

[MFFL]

Carlisle should have benched him for awhile

[Melonhead]

They look very disjointed offensively and the Luka isos are already annoying.