03-28-2023, 11:43 AM
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We played a .400 team without their three best players.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves and pretend we are good.
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03-28-2023, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky
We played a .400 team without their three best players.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves and pretend we are good.
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You are right this team is far fr9m good
But look at the west you could say that about 4-5 teams that are battling for a lower playoff seed.
Several teams like the mavs are flawed
But I have seen this team win games that I didn't give them a shot in hell of winning like the last matchup with Philadelphia for example
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03-29-2023, 09:36 AM
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?We will need him,? Kidd said, referring to McGee. ?We?re going to need his energy, we?re going to need his ability to make it tough, and then also to be able to rebound the ball.
Wait, now Kidd wants to use Mcgee's ability to make it tough on offenses and rebound the ball????
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03-29-2023, 09:48 AM
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?We will need him,? Kidd said, referring to McGee. ?We?re going to need his energy, we?re going to need his ability to make it tough, and then also to be able to rebound the ball.
Wait, now Kidd wants to use Mcgee's ability to make it tough on offenses and rebound the ball????
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Like I said before (maybe on twitter though lol), I have a weird suspicion that McGee has been hurting and they've had him on ice until the playoff push. Then again, if they were serious about it, that push should have started two weeks ago. IF McGee is healthy and can give what he did the other night, he basically becomes our best C option like that. That's how bad the Mavs 5 spot has been this year.
Again, though, terrible team missing 3 of their best. This three game stretch is going to expose this defense.
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03-29-2023, 09:56 AM
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Like I said before (maybe on twitter though lol), I have a weird suspicion that McGee has been hurting and they've had him on ice until the playoff push. Then again, if they were serious about it, that push should have started two weeks ago. IF McGee is healthy and can give what he did the other night, he basically becomes our best C option like that. That's how bad the Mavs 5 spot has been this year.
Again, though, terrible team missing 3 of their best. This three game stretch is going to expose this defense.
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McGee is what he is though. The Suns couldn't play him in the playoffs because of his lack of mobility and the NBA is highly mobile at the 3/4/5 now. He's now 35 and has had a ton of little injuries.
I love McGee, but he's not Mavs Jesus
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03-28-2023, 01:47 PM
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1 game vs a team missing crucial guys. We were bound to win one of the 3 between Cha 2x and Indy.
We still live and die by the 3. Our defensive scheme is ass. We are over reliant on back up bigs logging heavy minutes. Our coach became a huge wildcard and no one knows what he's going to do.
I'm sticking to my 2-7 prediction from the 9 game remaining mark. I just hope we don't miss POs AND lose the pick.
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03-29-2023, 09:46 AM
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1 game vs a team missing crucial guys. We were bound to win one of the 3 between Cha 2x and Indy.
We still live and die by the 3. Our defensive scheme is ass. We are over reliant on back up bigs logging heavy minutes. Our coach became a huge wildcard and no one knows what he's going to do.
I'm sticking to my 2-7 prediction from the 9 game remaining mark. I just hope we don't miss POs AND lose the pick.
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There are only 6 games left and I have them at 1-5 but likely 2-4.
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03-29-2023, 01:55 PM
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There are only 6 games left and I have them at 1-5 but likely 2-4.
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Yes, but the original cluster of comments about remaining games started with the final 9 game stretch. The way this season has gone, I expect we got 1 of the 2 we will win and San Antonio will put us out of our misery on the last game of the season.
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03-29-2023, 10:20 AM
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I'm confused with the Mcgee comments
Dude has played on 3 different finals teams and played minutes to contribute off the bench to each one of them.
His minutes were only down this year in Dallas because he didn't have issues getting minutes in LA, Golden St or Phoenix
The comments about him not being able to hold up in the playoffs because of today's game are no different from gobert, zubac or ayton who all have issues when teams go small but they still but they still contribute on the boards vs smaller teams
McGee is better than Powell and that just might the added lift the mavs need to sneak into the playoffs
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03-29-2023, 11:25 AM
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Stats of the Day
Last ten games Mavs have a -8 rebound differential. For the SEASON they are dead last in the league with a differential of -5.5.
Last ten games Points in the Paint Differential for the Mavs is -8.2. They are currently last in the NBA with a season average - 8.3
Way to go Cuban, Nico, and Coach Kidd.
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03-29-2023, 01:59 PM
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Stats of the Day
Last ten games Mavs have a -8 rebound differential. For the SEASON they are dead last in the league with a differential of -5.5.
Last ten games Points in the Paint Differential for the Mavs is -8.2. They are currently last in the NBA with a season average - 8.3
Way to go Cuban, Nico, and Coach Kidd.
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Teams know we can easily be out hustled on the boards. They know we lack box out fundamentals. Most importantly, they can crash the boards because we don't rebound and push the ball. Teams go for broke on Offensive board on many possessions because there are no reprocussions.
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03-29-2023, 02:25 PM
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Teams know we can easily be out hustled on the boards. They know we lack box out fundamentals. Most importantly, they can crash the boards because we don't rebound and push the ball. Teams go for broke on Offensive board on many possessions because there are no reprocussions.
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Yup. All of this is on Kidd. While it is true we have no quality bigs, better coaching would reduce these deficits more than a bit. Mavs should be fighting for 4th or 5th seed rather than being likely out of the playoffs. But then again, is the 4th or 5th seed and little to no chance to make a deep run a good thing?
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03-29-2023, 07:04 PM
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Yup. All of this is on Kidd. While it is true we have no quality bigs, better coaching would reduce these deficits more than a bit. Mavs should be fighting for 4th or 5th seed rather than being likely out of the playoffs. But then again, is the 4th or 5th seed and little to no chance to make a deep run a good thing?
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Speaking of making adjustments, I think some of our rebounding issues, aside from getting a body on someone, is that we constantly switch and are forced to scramble to recover. That leaves our "bigs" away from the rim often. It's cascading effect from what you're talking about in reducing the deficit with adjustments. Realizing the patterns, cause and effect and coming up with ways to mitigate.
After the PO run, I figured we would be able to get a top 4 seed for sure and roll in with confidence and momentum. Then Cuban Nico and Kidd sat down and came up with the tag line of "People forgot about Frank". They peddled this AND "We are getting Timmy back" so those two things will help offset the JB loss. Then Kidd decides to not start Wood. All before one single practice. That changed my whole outlook.
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03-29-2023, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SMC0007
Teams know we can easily be out hustled on the boards. They know we lack box out fundamentals. Most importantly, they can crash the boards because we don't rebound and push the ball. Teams go for broke on Offensive board on many possessions because there are no reprocussions.
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Did you see pandahanks video of the opening tip against Indiana? Ball was tipped and THJ wasn't even playing attention because he doesn't know what play is being run staring at the bench.
This was coaching in beginning, middle, and end of this season.
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03-29-2023, 06:57 PM
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Did you see pandahanks video of the opening tip against Indiana? Ball was tipped and THJ wasn't even playing attention because he doesn't know what play is being run staring at the bench.
This was coaching in beginning, middle, and end of this season.
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I did. It doesnt surprise me about the coaching or THJ. I just gave the pass because it was his first game ( I think) back in the SLU.
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03-29-2023, 02:46 PM
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Teams know we can easily be out hustled on the boards. They know we lack box out fundamentals. Most importantly, they can crash the boards because we don't rebound and push the ball. Teams go for broke on Offensive board on many possessions because there are no reprocussions.
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I think to add to why teams are aggressive is that the Mavs have been poor in tempo and transition. They weren't afraid of a counter until Kyrie showed up to improve that somewhat. Now the Mavs have to figure out the rebounding equation and it will all even out. Just not sure that's possible with such little remaining in the season and no way to improve the roster now.
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03-29-2023, 03:53 PM
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I think to add to why teams are aggressive is that the Mavs have been poor in tempo and transition. They weren't afraid of a counter until Kyrie showed up to improve that somewhat. Now the Mavs have to figure out the rebounding equation and it will all even out. Just not sure that's possible with such little remaining in the season and no way to improve the roster now.
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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...l-by-nba-scout
Luka Dončić Called 'Worst Transition Defender in History of Basketball' by NBA Scout
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03-29-2023, 06:55 PM
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I think to add to why teams are aggressive is that the Mavs have been poor in tempo and transition. They weren't afraid of a counter until Kyrie showed up to improve that somewhat. Now the Mavs have to figure out the rebounding equation and it will all even out. Just not sure that's possible with such little remaining in the season and no way to improve the roster now.
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Yea. That was a big part of my point. We pose no threat to push thr ball in transition so why would teams not crash the glass? Especially when we are well known around the league for not boxing out - poor fundamentals.
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03-29-2023, 06:04 PM
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Sounds like Mcgee will get more pt vs Philly to matchup with embiid
I know many have written the team off and many would like to see them tank for a high pick.
But if Mcgee plays with that same energy today I think the mavs might win this game. Philly has issues on the perimeter much like Dallas and Luka or Kyrie could attack Harden
I'm in the minority but I can see this team giving someone like Denver or Sacramento a tough 1st round matchup
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03-29-2023, 06:42 PM
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After avoiding play against the nuggets, Harden and Embiid are back and rested
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03-29-2023, 06:47 PM
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Lol Harden starts the game with a TO
If he was better I?d hate him more
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03-29-2023, 06:51 PM
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Five threes in less than four minutes. 1-5
That?s how you tani
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03-29-2023, 07:11 PM
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Luka with his usual careless ass turnover
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03-29-2023, 07:15 PM
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Keep it up
Philly has just as bad perimeter defense as Dallas
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03-29-2023, 07:24 PM
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compare Hardy's hustle to Luka's
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03-29-2023, 07:31 PM
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Rebounding is a little better with Mcgee on the floor
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03-29-2023, 07:33 PM
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Hardy plays so damn well with THJ and Kyrie
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03-29-2023, 07:33 PM
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Fuck
Powell back in
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03-29-2023, 07:36 PM
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Good defense Luka
Let him blow right by you
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03-29-2023, 07:39 PM
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Every once in a while Powell just has a stellar game
This is not one
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03-29-2023, 07:43 PM
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Every once in a while Powell just has a stellar game
This is not one
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Lol
Dude has more fouls than rebounds or pts
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03-29-2023, 07:45 PM
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More Luka post up's please
Less 3's
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03-29-2023, 07:51 PM
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If Powell fouls out early in the 2nd half and THJ gets put on a leash the mavs might actually win this game
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03-29-2023, 08:14 PM
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Please stop trying to pass Powell the ball
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03-29-2023, 08:17 PM
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Luka going to start launching all 3's instead of taking the posy up shots
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03-29-2023, 08:39 PM
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Luka has 4.8 seconds to make a move and he launches a one handed 3. Shit like that is inexcusable
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03-29-2023, 08:52 PM
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Luka has 4.8 seconds to make a move and he launches a one handed 3. Shit like that is inexcusable
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Yeah he should have made a quicker decision or pass but it luka he's always going to dribble til the last second
There was one play kyrie was wide open clapping his hands and Luka kept dribbling vs a double team lol
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03-29-2023, 08:43 PM
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Nice box out by wood
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03-29-2023, 08:49 PM
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Good call putting in Mcgee before wood starts making too many dumb plays
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03-29-2023, 08:52 PM
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Good job Mcgee
They should've challenged the call
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