2024 Playoffs Round 2: Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I think my emotional reaction last night was less about losing and more about how.

A healthy Luka would change everything. I don't mind losing. Out of twelve game-1s, only one lower seed won away from home and that one team is Minny, who may well be favorites to win it all (and a 2-3 matchup). Add to that refs known for home cooking, and we shouldn't have won.

The L isn't the issue. The issue is that we have a system completely based on Luka and Luka is already a shell of his former self at only 25. Playing well and losing is fine in my book. We salute the greater team and move on. It just really stings to lose playing poorly because of health.

And that's on the FO and coaches...not Luka. We've been screaming for help for years to lessen his minutes.

It was scary apparent when everyone sat at the end of the season how truly bad we are if Luka and Kyrie don't play.

Hey, if they're healthy, we're good. If not...welp.