Game 3 game thread

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by BPo001

That was just a dumb foul

Yeah, Luka needs to be smarter than that.

[Grady Wilson]

While I think Lue is an awful coach, he has at least made one wise move and started Jackson over Beverley.

[BPo001]

I thought maybe it was a shot clock violation, but that’s not the case. Not sure why they challenged that?

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by Grady Wilson

It was definitely a big concern. I know big leads can disappear in an NBA game, but not that quickly and certainly not in a playoff game.

And it killed the energy in the building.

[rimrocker]

Did not see the travel.

[Grady Wilson]

They're starting to get frustrated with the officiating. While I agree there have been A LOT worse traveling cases than Maxi, the Mavs need to just play their game.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

Did not see the travel.

I think he switched pivot feet. I’d have to see a replay though.

[rimrocker]

Clips have definitely ratcheted up the D.

[Grady Wilson]

Not liking the way the game is unfolding...

[Grady Wilson]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

Clips have definitely ratcheted up the D.

Yep, they're picking up Luka as soon as he crosses half court. Mavs getting frustrated...

[SMC0007]

KP man fvcking hell. How many times can he fall asleep on D?

[JTmoney2424]

The Clips are just getting any 3 or drive they want at this point. There is 0 threat of a shot blocker so they are tearing it up in the paint

[Grady Wilson]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

And it killed the energy in the building.

Absolutely... that's why I'm still scratching my head why Carlisle decided to sit Luka. Somebody else mentioned he's done that routinely, but I don't know if he's talking about the regular season or the first two games of the playoffs. If it was the regular season, then that's fine, but they had ALL the momentum and could have really put the game out of reach early.

[SMC0007]

Soo many bad fouls. Dorian did not have to do that. KP finally helps on time and it's for nothing.

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by SMC0007

KP man fvcking hell. How many times can he fall asleep on D?

I'm sorry but if I'm a half foot taller than their tallest player I'm dominating and making them pay.
Where the F is KP and why isn't Rick taking advantage of that situation.
Credit Lue for adjusting and I'm sure Rick will eventually.

[Grady Wilson]

Porzingis with shitty defense on two straight possessions.

[Grady Wilson]

Body language between the two teams is completely different.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by Grady Wilson

Absolutely... that's why I'm still scratching my head why Carlisle decided to sit Luka. Somebody else mentioned he's done that routinely, but I don't know if he's talking about the regular season or the first two games of the playoffs. If it was the regular season, then that's fine, but they had ALL the momentum and could have really put the game out of reach early.

That's just the pattern Rick uses to keep KP in the game and get him more touches along with staggering Luka and KP with some 2nd unit guys. All season pretty much.

I'm not sure even if we went up 25pts we could have held it. Really all we need is a good timely run and the crowd has ammo. The crowd needs fuel to ignite but the miscues defensively aren't gonna cut it

[rimrocker]

I'm sorry but it looks like the Clips are back and we're in trouble.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

I'm sorry but if I'm a half foot taller than their tallest player I'm dominating and making them pay.
Where the F is KP and why isn't Rick taking advantage of that situation.
Credit Lue for adjusting and I'm sure Rick will eventually.

Yea. It's honestly a shame.

[Grady Wilson]

Good grief the Clippers are still shooting 63.5% from the field and we're almost through three quarters.

[SMC0007]

KP is getting his ass handed to him. Get real dude. I hope his GF and family arent watching. We need him to tighten the F up, like desperately

[rimrocker]

Jesus Christ....how did DFS not get that call.

[BPo001]

Abba boy, Willie! That’s 4 on PG

[rimrocker]

That is what the Mavs need to continue to do with PG with 4 fouls.

[SMC0007]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

Jesus Christ....how did DFS not get that call.

Lacks star power. Certainly looked like and 1.

[rimrocker]

Common JRich...do something.

[SMC0007]

Kleber is night and day difference from last year's PO.

[BPo001]

Was that not an 8 sec backcourt violation on Rondo?

[BPo001]

Willie clobbered Mann there

[BPo001]

Maybe it wasn’t bad as I thought

[rimrocker]

What in the hell are they reviewing?

[MFFL]

Lame

And the announcers “forgot” that a bunch of Clippers left the bench and charged the court during a live ball

[rimrocker]

So you shoo a guy away that is hanging on your arm and you get called for a foul?
Good Lord, what is this league coming to?

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by MFFL

Lame

And the announcers “forgot” that a bunch of Clippers left the bench and charged the court during a live ball

Half the team is almost on the court during regular play. They should really make them stay back

[EricaLubarsky]

Refs are rough

[rimrocker]

So the Clips strategy should be grab a guy and hold on until they get pissed off.

[BPo001]

Zubac is killing us on the boards

[EricaLubarsky]

Ridiculous

[rimrocker]

This just isn't our game and we blew an enormous opportunity.
Momentum is definitely shifted in Clips favor.