OFFICIAL 2022 Playoffs round 1 Jazz and Mavs

[FreshJive]

I just hope they don’t take any unnecessary risks regardless of what Luka wants.

[EricaLubarsky]

Luka did not practice 5 on 5 but was doing cardio and no boot

I’d say that means he misses at least games 1 if not 1-2

Then again, Luka is built like Dirk and doesn’t take no for an answer

We will need to submit an injury report later today so we’ll see

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Luka did not practice 5 on 5 but was doing cardio and no boot

I’d say that means he misses at least games 1 if not 1-2

Then again, Luka is built like Dirk and doesn’t take no for an answer

We will need to submit an injury report later today so we’ll see

My bet is the report says questionable. That's the smart move either way.

[EricaLubarsky]

Sad we lost Underdog along the way.

He created all the GDts in the first round against Portland in 2010-2011 and started the sweep of LA GDTs. Gonna need some strong mojo until Luka is healthy

[Melonhead]

So uh TM on hoop collective podcast

“The question is not whether Luka will play in game 1, but whether he will play in the series”

“The idea of him playing the first two games would be absolutely shocking and frankly dangerous. That’s not realistic”

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

So uh TM on hoop collective podcast

“The question is not whether Luka will play in game 1, but whether he will play in the series”

“The idea of him playing the first two games would be absolutely shocking and frankly dangerous. That’s not realistic”

I believe he might miss the first 2, but the idea he wouldn't play in the series is a 0 percent chance of happening. TMac is the king of stirring the pot, and this is no different.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

I believe he might miss the first 2, but the idea he wouldn't play in the series is a 0 percent chance of happening. TMac is the king of stirring the pot, and this is no different.

I get wanting to be positive and TM is an easy target but at best we can hope for game 3 return.

[blessednegr0]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Sad we lost Underdog along the way.

He created all the GDts in the first round against Portland in 2010-2011 and started the sweep of LA GDTs. Gonna need some strong mojo until Luka is healthy

What do you mean we loss underdog?

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by blessednegr0

What do you mean we loss underdog?

Probably just that UD doesn’t post on here anymore. They are on Twitter though

[saclare]

Shams straight speculating there, I hope his sources are so fucking wrong. Dislike the trend that's becoming a need to be "first" and hope you're right. The latter part doesn't carry much weight cause even if they prove to be wrong, they can just call Luka a warrior and quietly chastise their sources in the background. Bunch of leeches.

[Dallas41]

I made my prediction

I'm basing this off of Luka possibly missing the 1st two home games.

I got Mavs in 7

Game 1 Jazz
Game 2 Mavs
Game 3 Jazz
Game 4 Mavs
Game 5 Mavs
Game 6 Jazz
Game 7 Mavs (HCA Finally pays off for Dallas)

My Ex Factor is Dinwiddie I think he'll hold it down doing the time Luka is out

My MVP of the series though will be DFS. I think his defensive work on Mitchell will allow the Mavs to close out this series

[Melonhead]

I hope they have a game plan to keep Gobert out of the lane. He’s gonna be a big problem with guys fear of attacking and settling for 3s…

HCA is so big because if first two games were in Utah with Luka out for both, I’d predict Mavs aren’t winning the series.

Cautiously optimistic Mavs can get one of two in Dallas. Luka back game 4 at worst down 2-1

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

I hope they have a game plan to keep Gobert out of the lane. He’s gonna be a big problem with guys fear of attacking and settling for 3s…

HCA is so big because if first two games were in Utah with Luka out for both, I’d predict Mavs aren’t winning the series.

Cautiously optimistic Mavs can get one of two in Dallas. Luka back game 4 at worst down 2-1

I fully expect Gobert to avg around 15 rebounds per game.

The Mavs simply don't have the size to match him on the boards and TBH luka is the teams best rebounder.

We just got hope either Kleber or Bertans can keep Gobert honest on defense and bring him out the paint by knocking down 3's

[DevinHarriswillstart]

I definitely think it goes 7 games for sure. So many silly predictions of Mavs or Jazz in 4 or 5 is silly. It's going 7 with or without Luka. Hopefully with...

[SMC0007]

If Luka happens to miss 4 games. We getting swept?
Who has legit experience and the stones to carry us? Oddly my hope lies in SD and DFS.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

If Luka happens to miss 4 games. We getting swept?
Who has legit experience and the stones to carry us? Oddly my hope lies in SD and DFS.

Agree...and after the dust settles the stupid anti-Luka people will still say see Luka can't win a series.

[EricaLubarsky]

Rick Brunson had a career high 19points in one game

He’s going to watch his son drop twice that on the Jazz

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Rick Brunson had a career high 19points in one game

He’s going to watch his son drop twice that on the Jazz

Hmmmmm.....someone’s psychic.

[EricaLubarsky]

No matter what happens, we went further in the playoffs than the Clippers and Lakers

[vegeta71854]

Man this is a real bummer....they have been playing so great and this just puts the wind out of me. Just can't see it if he isn't playing

[blessednegr0]

Damn. Apparently no Luka tonight per Tim McMahon. I really thought he would be back tonight. Our boys need to play hard. A win would demoralize the Jazz. Getting beat in a series by a team that doesn't have their best player. It's going to be crazy today.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by blessednegr0

Damn. Apparently no Luka tonight per Tim McMahon. I really thought he would be back tonight. Our boys need to play hard. A win would demoralize the Jazz. Getting beat in a series by a team that doesn't have their best player. It's going to be crazy today.

.

[EricaLubarsky]

Either the supporting cast steps up

Or we get swept and we better turn that 26th pick into something special

[bernardos70]

Brunson is stepping up!

[EricaLubarsky]

https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-c...r-shaqs-chain/

Looks like Barkley lost his bet

He predicted the Bulls, Mavs, Raptors, and Pelicans would get swept

[BPo001]

Shams:

Sources: There’s optimism Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic will return for Game 3 (Thursday) or Game 4 (Saturday) vs. Jazz. The calf strain that Doncic suffered on April 10 is improving and workouts over next two days could determine comeback timing.

[EricaLubarsky]

Tim MacMahon
@espn_macmahon
Source describes Luka Doncic’s chances of returning for Game 3 as “uncertain” and says it’s “day to day.” Thursday will be 11 days after Doncic suffered left calf strain.

[EricaLubarsky]

Mavs PR
@MavsPR
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The Dallas Mavericks will host the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs on Monday, April 25 at 8:30 p.m. CT, televised on TNT.

At least one more home game

[blessednegr0]

Devin Booker messed up his hamstring today. Things could get very interesting based off of Luka's return. I am curious to see if Luka comes back Thursday.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Yep, maybe it's time to stop saying "next season" and win this damn one!

[BPo001]

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic: “He’s doing the work that the medical staff has asked him to do, and there hasn’t been any setback. He feels great, so I think he just continues to come in with that good attitude that at some point, he’ll get that green light to play.” – 2:18 PM

[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by BPo001

Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic: “He’s doing the work that the medical staff has asked him to do, and there hasn’t been any setback. He feels great, so I think he just continues to come in with that good attitude that at some point, he’ll get that green light to play.” – 2:18 PM

Game 4 because that's put him right at about 2 weeks exactly

I think that game is the biggest game of this series and the game up in Utah that the Mavs are most likely to win

[purplefrog]

Mavs need to focus, focus, focus, on defense in game 3 and work to prevent the Jazz from obtaining their rhythm on offense. They (the Jazz) are a bit out of sync right now and relying a lot on isolation plays. I think that works to the Mavs advantage. Jazz averaged 40 three-pt attempts/gm during the regular season but have only shot 22 in game 1 and 29 in game 2. If the Jazz find their stroke from long-distance or begin to adopt a more team oriented flow, then an already difficult series gets that much tougher. With or without Luka, defense is the key.

[washedklean77]

I think the Mavs should sit Luka for Game 3 and give him some more time. I firmly believe that the Jazz will throw the kitchen sink at Game 3 and win by a healthy margin. Because that's what good teams do at home for their first post season game at home. The Mavs, however, will need to throw the kitchen sink at Game 4 to regain HCA and that will require Luka. Just my opinion.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by washedklean77

I think the Mavs should sit Luka for Game 3 and give him some more time. I firmly believe that the Jazz will throw the kitchen sink at Game 3 and win by a healthy margin. Because that's what good teams do at home for their first post season game at home. The Mavs, however, will need to throw the kitchen sink at Game 4 to regain HCA and that will require Luka. Just my opinion.

I see the wise in this.

But remember that even 60% Luka changes everything...including Dwight Powell who is worthless without him.

I'm actually fine either way. And there is no question he comes back for game 4 especially if we are blown out in game 3.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by washedklean77

I think the Mavs should sit Luka for Game 3 and give him some more time. I firmly believe that the Jazz will throw the kitchen sink at Game 3 and win by a healthy margin. Because that's what good teams do at home for their first post season game at home. The Mavs, however, will need to throw the kitchen sink at Game 4 to regain HCA and that will require Luka. Just my opinion.

I go back and forth with this. Cause I was thinking the exact same way you were. But if hes healthy enough to go game 3, I say let him get back in the swing. Could still be a loss, but game 4 mentally he might feel more confident to be aggressive. Tie it up and go back home.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Luka upgraded to questionable for game 3.

[Thespiralgoeson]

I'm pretty sure Luka is playing tomorrow. I feel like the Mavs have been way too openly optimistic with the media for him not to play.

[SMC0007]

The next game is always the most important game. Game 3, game 4, none are more important or are going to get more effort than the previous. It's the playoffs, and teams are going 100%. The things that change are strategy.

If Luka is going to play, there's going to be a risk to some degree. Does the degree of risk drop that much between game 3 and game 4, two days later?

[DevinHarriswillstart]

There's a risk no matter what. You can only weigh risk/reward so much until you have to give it a go. It's still a risk even if he came back in game 4 or 5. The only full proof long term way around that is to not play him at all. I think that's off the table now that Booker is hurt.

And Luka won't be 100% no matter what this series. Dems the breaks.