2019-2020 NBA Season Thread - Page 13 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

sefant77 · 09-12-2020, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

There is nary a better thing in sports life than watching the Rockets get their asses kicked.

Watching the Rockets salary sheet and their future outgoing draft picks is a beauty too

EricaLubarsky · 09-13-2020, 12:41 AM

As much as I hate the Lakers,

I will always be happy when the Rockets are wrecked

mac222b · 09-13-2020, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

As much as I hate the Lakers,

I will always be happy when the Rockets are wrecked

Rooting for Lakers-Celtics final now, assuming Denver can’t win three in a row against the Clippers. God it would be fun to see the Clippers collapse though.

KillerLeft · 09-13-2020, 01:00 AM

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Rooting for Lakers-Celtics final now, assuming Denver can’t win three in a row against the Clippers. God it would be fun to see the Clippers collapse though.

Clippers are winning it all, my dude. I get why that's distasteful, but at least we'll feel good about our Mavs.

mac222b · 09-13-2020, 02:10 AM

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Clippers are winning it all, my dude. I get why that's distasteful, but at least we'll feel good about our Mavs.

I know I think so too. I think I picked Clipppers vs. Celtics with Clippers winning in 6 before the playoffs. Then Hayward went down and I was worried but they barely missed a beat. It just bothers me because of our history with them. I think Doc is the biggest phoney. Hating them in the CP years. How smug and condescending they all were when the DeAndre drama went down. Kawhi basically holding two franchises hostage to get what he wants. PG just basically being a loser second fiddle and passive aggressively getting out of his own situations. Beverley is the most annoying player in the league. Harrell screaming after every basket, no matter the game situation. And then of course Morris actively trying to injure our franchise player.

They are just such front runners. West and Frank have made some very shrewd moves but Also have been so lucky. The Lakers gifted them Zubac, they got the CP3 golden parachute of Lou, Harrell and other assets and they can afford to trade a pick for Morris and get prime buyout guys and MLE due to being in LA. Lou Williams even took a discount to stay saving them probably 3m or so a year capwise. Kawhi and PG are allowed to push off on almost every drive and then Beverley talks about Jokic flopping when they get ALL the calls. They got all the calls in our series. I just hope they find a way to lose. Rooting hard for the Celtics the rest of the way.

mac222b · 09-13-2020, 02:18 AM

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Clippers are winning it all, my dude. I get why that's distasteful, but at least we'll feel good about our Mavs.

And that’s really not any consolation. I feel good that we played them well. But them winning won’t necessarily validate that feeling any further. We were missing Powell, Brunson and KP for a large part of the series with Luka injured as well and they were missing Beverley but they were celebrating like they were the underdogs or something.

KillerLeft · 09-13-2020, 01:27 PM

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And that’s really not any consolation. I feel good that we played them well. But them winning won’t necessarily validate that feeling any further. We were missing Powell, Brunson and KP for a large part of the series with Luka injured as well and they were missing Beverley but they were celebrating like they were the underdogs or something.

I think part of why they were so obnoxious in Round 1 is that the Mavs were tougher to beat than they envisioned/wanted.

There will always be sports villains in life. It makes things more interesting.

sefant77 · 09-13-2020, 02:46 PM

KillerLeft · 09-13-2020, 02:54 PM

I'm stunned. Truly stunned.

Something is wrong in that Clippers locker room, because Leonard and maybe Zubac are the only dudes playing hard on the entire team.

Oh, and Jokic might be the most underrated player in the league right now.

Thespiralgoeson · 09-13-2020, 03:17 PM

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I'm stunned. Truly stunned.

Something is wrong in that Clippers locker room, because Leonard and maybe Zubac are the only dudes playing hard on the entire team.

Oh, and Jokic might be the most underrated player in the league right now.

I mean, I feel like anyone who actually watches the NBA knows the dude is a superstar. I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who would seriously argue he's not a top 10 player. He was first team All-NBA last year, which basically means top 5.

As for the Clippers, I honestly think it's just pure arrogance. The way most of us picked them to win the title from day one? Well, they picked themselves to win it from day one also. They seem to think they can just coast their way to finals. F*ck 'em. I'm really, really hoping for a Lakers-Celtics finals.

sefant77 · 09-13-2020, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KillerLeft

I'm stunned. Truly stunned.

Something is wrong in that Clippers locker room, because Leonard and maybe Zubac are the only dudes playing hard on the entire team.

Oh, and Jokic might be the most underrated player in the league right now.

They are not a true team. Its superstar Kawhi and then just a whole bunch of guys with superinflated egos, thinking they are the best team, can beat any team they want and because of that dont have to play hard every minute.

Also Harrell lost probably a huge payday. double digit millions. Absolutly exposed and since he acted like an idiot, mocking guys like MKG: im loving it

mac222b · 09-13-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

They are not a true team. Its superstar Kawhi and then just a whole bunch of guys with superinflated egos, thinking they are the best team, can beat any team they want and because of that dont have to play hard every minute.

Also Harrell lost probably a huge payday. double digit millions. Absolutly exposed and since he acted like an idiot, mocking guys like MKG: im loving it

Exactly this. They are eminently hateable. I think Harrell will just be a MLE guy now after this playoffs. He can’t shoot or defend. Just a glorified energy guy. It’s funny I called them front runners in one of my lengthy screeds here last night and JVG called them that at the end of the game.

Thespiralgoeson · 09-13-2020, 03:19 PM

Also, D'Antoni is out. Looks like the Rockets title push is all but over. Truthfully, it's been over since 2018, but I'm honestly wondering if they won't blow it up sometime soon. They took a huge gamble with the CP3-Russ trade, and it didn't pay off. Now they're stuck in a very tough place.

KillerLeft · 09-13-2020, 03:20 PM

Yeah, I know he's a consensus superstar, I just think he might be underrated within the paradigm of superstar rankings. So maybe "most" underrated might've been hyperbole, but let me have this.

Thespiralgoeson · 09-13-2020, 03:39 PM

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Yeah, I know he's a consensus superstar, I just think he might be underrated within the paradigm of superstar rankings. So maybe "most" underrated might've been hyperbole, but let me have this.

Fair enough, lol. He's underrated as far as superstars go, I agree.

EricaLubarsky · 09-13-2020, 05:50 PM

God I hope Nugs win

mac222b · 09-13-2020, 09:37 PM

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God I hope Nugs win

Me too would be amazing. They are fun to root for.

dirt_dobber · 09-15-2020, 01:15 PM

makes me thankful for the Mavs organizational stability...

Mike D'Antoni Decided To Leave Rockets After Never Hearing From Tilman Fertitta

Mike D'Antoni and Daryl Morey met for a late dinner Saturday following the Houston Rockets' Game 5 elimination in the Western Conference semifinals.

Before D'Antoni went to bed that evening, he had spoken with everyone about the teams from players to management, but sources tell Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic that he still hadn't heard from Tilman Fertitta.

There was an expectation of a phone call from ownership to discuss the season and a plan to talk about returning.

D'Antoni continued to expect a call from Fertitta the next morning but sources say it never came.

By the time D'Antoni boarded Houston's plan, his mind was made up he wouldn't be seeking another contract with the team. D'Antoni told his agent Warren LeGarie to deliver the message while the plane was in the air.

As the plane made its descent into Houston, D'Antoni told Morey, his staff and players of the decision. Morey was upset but understood and respected the decision made by D'Antoni.

DevinHarriswillstart · 09-15-2020, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dirt_dobber

makes me thankful for the Mavs organizational stability...

Mike D'Antoni Decided To Leave Rockets After Never Hearing From Tilman Fertitta

Mike D'Antoni and Daryl Morey met for a late dinner Saturday following the Houston Rockets' Game 5 elimination in the Western Conference semifinals.

Before D'Antoni went to bed that evening, he had spoken with everyone about the teams from players to management, but sources tell Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic that he still hadn't heard from Tilman Fertitta.

There was an expectation of a phone call from ownership to discuss the season and a plan to talk about returning.

D'Antoni continued to expect a call from Fertitta the next morning but sources say it never came.

By the time D'Antoni boarded Houston's plan, his mind was made up he wouldn't be seeking another contract with the team. D'Antoni told his agent Warren LeGarie to deliver the message while the plane was in the air.

As the plane made its descent into Houston, D'Antoni told Morey, his staff and players of the decision. Morey was upset but understood and respected the decision made by D'Antoni.

They treat everyone like that and Morey is the worst of them. He instilled that everyone is garbage who isn't a star mentality in that organization.

EricaLubarsky · 09-15-2020, 02:43 PM

I really hope the team implodes.

Harden gets traded to the East coast. Wesbrook loses his will to play. Salt the earth of clutchcity.

mac222b · 09-15-2020, 04:14 PM

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I really hope the team implodes.

Harden gets traded to the East coast. Wesbrook loses his will to play. Salt the earth of clutchcity.

The idea of Harden, Chris Paul and Westbrook toiling away in obscurity for there remaining years makes me happy. Harden at least should be good for another couple years. Westbrook washed. Hopefully Paul doesn’t get traded to a contender.

DevinHarriswillstart · 09-15-2020, 04:47 PM

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The idea of Harden, Chris Paul and Westbrook toiling away in obscurity for there remaining years makes me happy. Harden at least should be good for another couple years. Westbrook washed. Hopefully Paul doesn’t get traded to a contender.

The fact that Morey thought RB was a better fit than Paul is fireable by itself.

mac222b · 09-15-2020, 07:43 PM

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The fact that Morey thought RB was a better fit than Paul is fireable by itself.

No it was that the two fake alpha floppers couldn’t get along. The hilarious thing is they gave two 1st round picks and two pick swaps for RwB. The swaps probably won’t factor but still.

BPo001 · 09-15-2020, 08:10 PM

Celtics have to come up with a better shot than that for a potential game winner. Dribble down the clock and take a contested 3?

BPo001 · 09-15-2020, 08:26 PM

BAM with the huggggge block!

mac222b · 09-15-2020, 08:34 PM

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BAM with the huggggge block!

Tatum pulled an Iggy(LeBron chase down). Probably just habit but he cocked his arm back. He he just flushed it Bam wouldn’t have gotten there. Great block though. Also question the decision to put Tatum on Butler. Would’ve had Smart all the way. Maybe they were anticipating a pick and roll? Smart was stuck in the corner on Dragic.

tap2390 · 09-15-2020, 08:47 PM

Man I wish we had Bam or someone like him.

mac222b · 09-15-2020, 08:59 PM

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Man I wish we had Bam or someone like him.

Precious is the guy in this draft. Maybe. Probably won’t ever be the passer Bam is but maybe has some of the defensive switch ability. Okungwu too but there is no way he falls to us. It galls me that these players all fall to Miami like Herro and Bam. Same crap organizations like Charlotte, Detroit, Cleveland picking garbage year after year allowing good players to fall to them.

Scoobay · 09-15-2020, 09:48 PM

Doc clapping his hands and saying "let's go, let's go!" - good job coaching there man

BPo001 · 09-15-2020, 09:48 PM

Nuggets are looking good right now on offense.

Scoobay · 09-15-2020, 09:56 PM

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Nuggets are looking good right now on offense.

haven't really watched them play - Jokic getting the pass out of PnR and then distributing is pretty deadly

Scoobay · 09-15-2020, 10:04 PM

watching the clips on defense - lots of grabbing and pulling - i don't see a lot of world class defenders just a lot of "veteran cheating" and hoping they don't get called. Kawhi holding Jokic coming off a screen - i mean i don't blame him - he has no other chance. they scored anyway. Haven't bothered to watch this series but between this and last series he's lost a step for sure on defense. still very strong and smart of course but not top tier as in past years i don't think

BPo001 · 09-15-2020, 10:10 PM

Jamal Murray is ballin’ tonight.

Scoobay · 09-15-2020, 10:11 PM

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Jamal Murray is ballin’ tonight.

he's on fire - crazy - he's putting them away for good. and with Jokic on the bench with 4 fouls.

it's nice seeing MPJ moving around well - what a sweet shooting stroke and that was just FT's lol