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EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:14 AM

Knicks visit Mavs— our last home game before 5 on the road

Mavs are on a 5 win streak and 7-1
Knicks have won two straight after going 1-11

JB - upgraded to questionable
THJ - out
Frank - out
Chriss - out
Pinson - out

Robinson - out
Toppin - out
Noel - out
Reddish - out
Rose - out
Luka - out

saclare · 03-09-2022, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Knicks visit Mavs— our last home game before 5 on the road

Mavs are on a 5 win streak and 7-1
Knicks have won two straight after going 1-11

JB - upgraded to questionable
THJ - out
Frank - out
Chriss - out
Pinson - out

Robinson - out
Toppin - out
Noel - out
Reddish - out
Rose - out
Luka - out

Heh made me double take...

Lots out for NYK, just don't let Randle go off and somehow pull a win out of their ass. Kick em when they're down and don't let up.

Has there been any indication for THJ's return? They never called it season ending, but never heard anything else.

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by saclare

Heh made me double take...

Lots out for NYK, just don't let Randle go off and somehow pull a win out of their ass. Kick em when they're down and don't let up.

Has there been any indication for THJ's return? They never called it season ending, but never heard anything else.

Isaac Harris predicted early April, which would mean he could be back for a couple of games before the playoffs, but he's also not a medical expert. I don't think there have been any official comments since the surgery. Looks like he's still in a boot on the bench.

saclare · 03-09-2022, 12:36 PM

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Isaac Harris predicted early April, which would mean he could be back for a couple of games before the playoffs, but he's also not a medical expert. I don't think there have been any official comments since the surgery. Looks like he's still in a boot on the bench.

Right, weirdly quiet. Wondering if there are any comps for his size, but that type of break also lends itself to very individualistic return time tables.

I'm curious how he would fit back in. If we can have him buy in to his true role now with Dinwiddie here, he could provide some excellent scoring punch to the bench. I'm was also surprised by THJ's effort on the defensive end, at least by the eye test. No idea what the advanced stats think.

Dallas41 · 03-09-2022, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by saclare

Heh made me double take...

Lots out for NYK, just don't let Randle go off and somehow pull a win out of their ass. Kick em when they're down and don't let up.

Has there been any indication for THJ's return? They never called it season ending, but never heard anything else.

Why would anyone want THJ back in the lineup especially since his absence has freed up more playing time for Green and put Bullock in a more comfortable role?

I always viewed that injury as a blessing in disguise because the team overall takes less bad 3's point shots and Bullock/Green are more solid defenders.

In all honesty this team has played very well since he went down (addition by subtraction).

Dallas41 · 03-09-2022, 03:06 PM

Since the inception of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, Knicks and Mavs fans have exchanged barbs on Twitter over who won. Because of that vitriol, losing 4 out of the last 5 against the Knicks has been painful. Julius Randle, who the Knicks signed after the KP trade, has feasted against Dallas. Apparently, the AAC is his second home and he’s averaged close to 30 points per game there the past few seasons. Add in the fact that our front line depth is razor-thin and that could be a recipe for disaster.

saclare · 03-09-2022, 03:24 PM

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Why would anyone want THJ back in the lineup especially since his absence has freed up more playing time for Green and put Bullock in a more comfortable role?

I always viewed that injury as a blessing in disguise because the team overall takes less bad 3's point shots and Bullock/Green are more solid defenders.

In all honesty this team has played very well since he went down (addition by subtraction).

I doubt that THJ will just ride pine when he comes back healthy. I have no doubt that he will be mixed back in and I'm fine with that as long as he can fill a role versus trying his hardest to be the secondary scoring option. That last part is where my doubt lies and we will have to wait. But I'm being realistic in bringing THJ up because he absolutely will play and I believe he can help take this team to the next level. Roast me all ya want for that opinion, I'll eat crow if he ends up coming back and wrecking any progress the team has made. I simply think he will make them better.

SMC0007 · 03-09-2022, 03:29 PM

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Why would anyone want THJ back in the lineup especially since his absence has freed up more playing time for Green and put Bullock in a more comfortable role?

I always viewed that injury as a blessing in disguise because the team overall takes less bad 3's point shots and Bullock/Green are more solid defenders.

In all honesty this team has played very well since he went down (addition by subtraction).

I feel bad for THJ the person, but not for my Mavs. If he is somehow back by the playoffs it will be limited mins in limited role, so while it's harsh to say blessing in disguise due to an I jury, we needed to use other guys and not have a very 1 dimensional black hole just ripping shots.

If he's very limited then go ahead and rip shots from the bench in the Sterling role. I'm not interested in much more.
- Good dude n all.

Dallas41 · 03-09-2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by saclare

I doubt that THJ will just ride pine when he comes back healthy. I have no doubt that he will be mixed back in and I'm fine with that as long as he can fill a role versus trying his hardest to be the secondary scoring option. That last part is where my doubt lies and we will have to wait. But I'm being realistic in bringing THJ up because he absolutely will play and I believe he can help take this team to the next level. Roast me all ya want for that opinion, I'll eat crow if he ends up coming back and wrecking any progress the team has made. I simply think he will make them better.

You got more trust in him than I do LOL

I guess he could play a role similar to Bertans where he just gets 10-12 minutes.

But if THJ is getting 30 MPG on this team and shooting just 34% from three I don't see how that helps the Mavs in the playoffs.

Yes he might light it up for a game like he did vs the Clippers but you can't trust that dude over the course of 6-7 games in a full series.

saclare · 03-09-2022, 06:31 PM

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You got more trust in him than I do LOL

I guess he could play a role similar to Bertans where he just gets 10-12 minutes.

But if THJ is getting 30 MPG on this team and shooting just 34% from three I don't see how that helps the Mavs in the playoffs.

Yes he might light it up for a game like he did vs the Clippers but you can't trust that dude over the course of 6-7 games in a full series.

Ha, don't get me wrong, very much contingent on him accepting a role where he can help the Mavs. Say an instant offense type as opposed to when he was forcing shots up trying to be the #2 go to scorer for the squad. He might be 4th or 5th at this point behind DFS at this rate. But he's got to understand that and adjust. If he comes out firing pull up threes in the low 30% range, then yea we have a problem and he needs to go. His energy in street clothes was eye catching the other night. Teammates seem to love him so I've got hope he can contribute.

mac222b · 03-09-2022, 08:02 PM

As far as THJ, can’t ever have too many shooters. I think its without a doubt a blessing in disguise he went down. And he will be limited as he gets back up to speed when he is back. I worry that Green will be the odd man out.

Maybe watching from the bench will help Tim see what he needs to do better; mainly keep the ball moving and only take good shots.

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 08:58 PM

Mavs playing 8 on 5

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:00 PM

Every team has games like this

Just tired and can’t hit anything

Dallas41 · 03-09-2022, 09:01 PM

Knicks are never an easy out for the Mavs

It's like they have our #

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:02 PM

Feels like we’re down 30 but it’s only 9

Defense is okay but man we need to get some offense going

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:04 PM

These refs

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:05 PM

How was that a foul? Dude didn’t even touch him

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:05 PM

26% and 0% not gonna get it done

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:07 PM

This one looks over

Sometimes the last home game is a trap and as bad as the Knicks are, we just can’t beat them

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:07 PM

Four missed layups

That’s the type of night

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:10 PM

Don’t know what is worse: Mavs being on pace for 68 or allowing 31 (on pace to allow 124)

Dallas41 · 03-09-2022, 09:10 PM

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Mavs playing 8 on 5

nah they just don't handle the Knicks very well.

It's a consistent pattern for them to get beat down by the Knicks

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:11 PM

The good news? If we don’t miss those four open layups we’re only down 5

If we shoot 80% on FTs instead of 60% we are only down 3

The bad news is that we’ve seen zero evidence that they can turn it around

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:12 PM

-19

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:13 PM

Weve been outscored more than a point a minute

Melonhead · 03-09-2022, 09:14 PM

Got home late and LOL

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:14 PM

I don’t get how last game a guy gets a dribble and 5 seconds and gets continuation

Brunson gets shoved on his move to lay it up and it’s not

Melonhead · 03-09-2022, 09:15 PM

5 guys on the perimeter. That shit will get destroyed in playoffs

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:15 PM

19% from the field and 0-12 from three

Vintage mavs

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:16 PM

-23

Melonhead · 03-09-2022, 09:16 PM

Wish I didn’t turn it here. Maybe the worst 5 minutes I’ve watched all season

DevinHarriswillstart · 03-09-2022, 09:16 PM

Mavs were due a dud game after the way they have been playing. Plus, Knicks have some sort of weird fetish with playing us.

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:16 PM

0-10 In the first three minutes of the second

Melonhead · 03-09-2022, 09:17 PM

Length + Brunson = rough night for him

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:17 PM

First points 3:30 into the quarter

12-2

Melonhead · 03-09-2022, 09:18 PM

Give us Boban

Dallas41 · 03-09-2022, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mac222b

As far as THJ, can’t ever have too many shooters. I think its without a doubt a blessing in disguise he went down. And he will be limited as he gets back up to speed when he is back. I worry that Green will be the odd man out.

Maybe watching from the bench will help Tim see what he needs to do better; mainly keep the ball moving and only take good shots.

and that's exactly why I wish he misses the playoffs

I know Green will be the guy who gets his minutes reduced if THJ comes back.

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:21 PM

6-2 run

Now make it a 26-2 run and it’s a ballgame

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:22 PM

We can’t touch shooters

Refs are crooked

Even refs can’t figure it out

EricaLubarsky · 03-09-2022, 09:23 PM

0-13

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