GDT: Game 62 - Mavs (37-24) at Bulls (20-40) 7:00pm FSSW - Page 3 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 09:50 PM

Someone mentioned on twitter about Porter going off on us. Pretty sorry to let a guy coming off a broken foot to have this kind of game...

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 09:51 PM

God bless you Bobi.

BPo001 · 03-02-2020, 09:51 PM

Let’s go! Defense leading to offense.

sefant77 · 03-02-2020, 09:52 PM

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Poor Jackson. Just kinda feel bad for him at this point. No way he is on the team next season.

Add Delon Wright to that list

Dallas41 · 03-02-2020, 09:53 PM

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B2B down KP, Curry, Brunson and Powell...

Brunson and Powell are both defensive liabilities

You could make an argument that injuries were a blessing in disguise for KP and Curry

If they were playing they would get plenty of bad feedback on here

I actually don't mind either one of them missing games

turin · 03-02-2020, 09:54 PM

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No, it puts an exclamation point on the Mavs not having enough big bodies that can stretch the floor, which is what PFs do in this league now (blame Dirk if you don't like it).

Boban and WCS only work at the center position, and only when KP isn't dominating it... Other than Maxi, we really don't have another player that can slide into the 4 -- that's why we go small with guys like DFS, MKG, and Jackson (to varying degrees of disappointing results).

Donnie has a bit of work to do this offseason.

I agree with you. That's why several of us have been calling for the WCS/KP, Boban/Maxi pairings, and closing with KP/Maxi, but those are only possibilities if all 4 are available, and with only 2 of that 4 playing tonight, it's a tall order. I still think we've got a shot at this if Boban and Maxi have enough gas to play the remainder of the game together. Just gotta quit it with the stupid turnovers and the Bulls not to shoot lights out from 3.

BPo001 · 03-02-2020, 09:55 PM

THJ coming alive.

turin · 03-02-2020, 09:56 PM

It would be really helpful if Delon would break out some of his aggressiveness and attack the rim.

turin · 03-02-2020, 09:57 PM

stupid effing turnovers. That's what 4 in last 6 possession? WTH?

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 09:57 PM

THJ has to close on that three shot.

BPo001 · 03-02-2020, 09:57 PM

Flop much?

Underdog · 03-02-2020, 10:00 PM

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I agree with you. That's why several of us have been calling for the WCS/KP, Boban/Maxi pairings, and closing with KP/Maxi, but those are only possibilities if all 4 are available, and with only 2 of that 4 playing tonight, it's a tall order. I still think we've got a shot at this if Boban and Maxi have enough gas to play the remainder of the game together. Just gotta quit it with the stupid turnovers and the Bulls not to shoot lights out from 3.

But KP is thriving at center, why would you move him back to PF to accommodate WCS? That doesn't make us better.

Dallas41 · 03-02-2020, 10:01 PM

21 minutes

14 and 12

Imagine that kind of production every night off your bench at the 5

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 10:02 PM

Yes! Love see Kleber drive. Want to see that more.

Skywalker · 03-02-2020, 10:02 PM

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I mean, I can think of all kinds of ways the pregnant girlfriend scenario can go... Whatever it was, it seems to be resolved for now, so hopefully he can get some solid practices in and earn himself some floor time.

I hear you, and I'm not having a go at you or anything. It just makes one wonder if the same standard would be held in years past to one of RCs pets like Powell or Messley tbh. My guess is a resounding no

BPo001 · 03-02-2020, 10:03 PM

No review for a flagrant? Maxi got hit in the face.

Skywalker · 03-02-2020, 10:03 PM

Anyway, we really are about to out suck the Bulls in the 4th arent we

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 10:04 PM

Tim is our only chance of victory.

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 10:05 PM

Oh look, the guy we could have easily drafted just posterized us...

BPo001 · 03-02-2020, 10:05 PM

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Tim is our only chance of victory.

Not if we can’t get any stops.

turin · 03-02-2020, 10:06 PM

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But KP is thriving at center, why would you move him back to PF to accommodate WCS? That doesn't make us better.

While I agree with you that he has looked markedly better lately playing the 5, 2 things I'd point out: 1. We've been playing some pretty bad teams, and he's looked really good. 2. Come playoff time, we're going to need 2 bigs on the floor if we play the Lakers or the Clippers, so our roster is going to dictate that he play the 4 some if we're going to make that happen - assuming RC goes that route, which I suspect he won't. He'll go down swinging with small ball with KP at the 5 is my guess. KP/Maxi is perfect, but they can't play 48 minutes together, and Bobi/WCS doesn't work due to what you've already pointed out.

Your points are valid. I just hope that RC tries various combinations besides just small ball going down the stretch here, so we have some more combos that he feels comfortable using. I think we'll get rolled in a 7 game series against the Lakers or Clips playing KP at 5 with small ball. Just my .02.

Edit: How about one more playoff run big German. ;-) We desperately need a stretch 4.

Melonhead · 03-02-2020, 10:10 PM

I’m not even mad at any of the roster. I’m only mad at the offensive philosophy of RC. It’s unsustainable and only works for teams with elite talent i.e. golden state with 3 of the greatest shooters of all time. Sorta works for Houston. That’s it. But hey keep running out small lineups.

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 10:11 PM

Lee, ugh. Kleber, wow.

turin · 03-02-2020, 10:11 PM

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I’m not even mad at any of the roster. I’m only mad at the offensive philosophy of RC. It’s unsustainable and only works for teams with elite talent i.e. golden state with 3 of the greatest shooters of all time. Sorta works for Houston. That’s it.

I get you. It's only META if you have the right players.

Underdog · 03-02-2020, 10:12 PM

This team sucks at FTs, especially in the clutch.

Dallas41 · 03-02-2020, 10:13 PM

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But KP is thriving at center, why would you move him back to PF to accommodate WCS? That doesn't make us better.

What proof do you have if it's never been tried?

Seems like every small ball lineup combination has been tried and experimented with to see if something works with the roster. But all our big lineup options are immediately dismissed and labeled a failure without even being tried.

WCS would essentially play D.Powell role even if it's just for 12-16 mpg

There is no rule that says you still can't run set plays for KP just because you have WCS on the floor

They ran set plays for Dirk with Tyson playing the 5

It's all about coaching and being able to adjust.

BPo001 · 03-02-2020, 10:13 PM

MAKE YOUR FUCKING FREE THROWS!!!

MFFL · 03-02-2020, 10:13 PM

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Poor Jackson. Just kinda feel bad for him at this point. No way he is on the team next season.

He always looks like the guy who missed a week of school and then there is a pop quiz. Just completely lost out there

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 10:14 PM

Man do we need a new FT coach. It's an epidemic that has spread through the entire team...

BPo001 · 03-02-2020, 10:14 PM

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What proof do you have if it's never been tried?

Seems like every small ball lineup combination has been tried and experimented with to see if something works with the roster. But all our big lineup options are immediately dismissed and labeled a failure without even being tried.

WCS would essentially play D.Powell role even if it's just for 12-16 mpg

There is no rule that says you still can't run set plays for KP just because you have WCS on the floor

They ran set plays for Dirk with Tyson playing the 5

It's all about coaching and being able to adjust.

We have the best offense in the league. Is that enough proof?

Underdog · 03-02-2020, 10:14 PM

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What proof do you have if it's never been tried?

Seems like every small ball lineup combination has been tried and experimented with to see if something works with the roster. But all our big lineup options are immediately dismissed and labeled a failure without even being tried.

WCS would essentially play D.Powell role even if it's just for 12-16 mpg

There is no rule that says you still can't run set plays for KP just because you have WCS on the floor

They ran set plays for Dirk with Tyson playing the 5

It's all about coaching and being able to adjust.

Who says they don't try this shit in practice constantly? You act like Rick is a little league coach who just can't think as big as you.

Dallas41 · 03-02-2020, 10:15 PM

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This team sucks at FTs, especially in the clutch.

The only person shooting them are luka and KP mostly

KP has really stepped up his FT shooting over the past month

turin · 03-02-2020, 10:15 PM

and a G-league game has broken out in the 2nd half of the 4th qtr. SMH

turin · 03-02-2020, 10:16 PM

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Who says they don't try this shit in practice constantly? You act like Rick is a little league coach who just can't think as big as you.

Practice isn't the same as a game. There are some things the Mavs just can't simulate, especially with their roster. It's not deep enough, and they don't have some of the component pieces to be able make a fair evaluation playing against in practice.

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-02-2020, 10:17 PM

Come on Luka, you can get that step back 3 anytime. Lazy.

Oh well, at least they fought til the end.

MFFL · 03-02-2020, 10:17 PM

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Add Delon Wright to that list

God. He is so horrible I'd rather see Lee out there

EricaLubarsky · 03-02-2020, 10:17 PM

Next game

Underdog · 03-02-2020, 10:17 PM

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Practice isn't the same as a game. There are some things the Mavs just can't simulate, especially with their roster. It's not deep enough, and they don't have some of the component pieces to be able make a fair evaluation playing against in practice.

Yeah, but if it sucks in practice, it's gonna suck even worse in a game.

sefant77 · 03-02-2020, 10:18 PM

so many damn chances....blown FT, open 3s...

turin · 03-02-2020, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas41

What proof do you have if it's never been tried?

Seems like every small ball lineup combination has been tried and experimented with to see if something works with the roster. But all our big lineup options are immediately dismissed and labeled a failure without even being tried.

WCS would essentially play D.Powell role even if it's just for 12-16 mpg

There is no rule that says you still can't run set plays for KP just because you have WCS on the floor

They ran set plays for Dirk with Tyson playing the 5

It's all about coaching and being able to adjust.

I agree with you on this, but right now, I'm just trying for some little victories. LOL