GDT game 43 - Mavs (14-28) at Hornets (15-23) 6:00 FSSW - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

EricaLubarsky · 01-10-2018, 10:21 AM

Second game of a B2B for Mavs. Hornets have been off for five days since winning against SAC and LAL.

Must lose

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 11:09 AM

@bobbykaralla: The Mavs arrived in Charlotte in the middle of the night to play the Hornets, who haven't played since Friday. One of the weirder schedule quirks all season.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-10-2018, 11:14 AM

How are the Hornets one win better than us? Don't they have Cousins AND Davis for f's sake?

Melonhead · 01-10-2018, 11:26 AM

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How are the Hornets one win better than us? Don't they have Cousins AND Davis for f's sake?

Thats the Pelicans.

BUT they do have Dwight Howard

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-10-2018, 11:30 AM

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Thats the Pelicans.

BUT they do have Dwight Howard

Eh, Hornets, Pelicans...I can't keep up with all of the crappy teams in this league anymore.

EricaLubarsky · 01-10-2018, 11:39 AM

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Eh, Hornets, Pelicans...I can't keep up with all of the crappy teams in this league anymore.

To be fair, I can’t keep the Pelicans, Bobcats, and Hornets apart in my head

And I’d bet there is at least one poster here who agreed without realizing that the Bobcats aren’t even a team name anymore

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-10-2018, 11:49 AM

So back to the Hornets...

Only thing I know or care about them is the fact that Malik Monk has been a huge disappointment so far.

saclare · 01-10-2018, 01:24 PM

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So back to the Hornets...

Only thing I know or care about them is the fact that Malik Monk has been a huge disappointment so far.

I didn't think he would struggle this much given his propensity to knock down the outside shot, but man, he has had a rude welcoming to the NBA. I followed him since HS since as an Arkansas fan, we all hoped he would stay in state and play at UofA. That state (I'm from here) gets into all sorts of bends and twists when "one of their own" chooses another program. And I don't blame him one bit. Kentucky is where you go to solidify your lotto draft status, not Arkansas.

However, as we knew he would do well in college, his size always stuck out to me. He's too small for an NBA SG and does not possess the handles or knowledge to be an effective NBA PG. Buddy Hield was and still is a very good comp. I haven't seen much of his NBA tape, but I'd also hazard a guess that his defense isn't up to par either. Elite athleticism and scoring ability, but not the complete package as a tweener.

Still rooting for him, though. I think he can become an excellent scorer, perhaps off the bench while he continues to develop. Kid is only 19.

Melonhead · 01-10-2018, 01:29 PM

Mavs have absolutely no chance. 3 games in 5 nights plus that horrible travel last night and losing an hour. I actually hope that Dirk plays very limited minutes, and have all the youngins go full throttle. I dont want to see any injuries.

mac222b · 01-10-2018, 02:14 PM

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Mavs have absolutely no chance. 3 games in 5 nights plus that horrible travel last night and losing an hour. I actually hope that Dirk plays very limited minutes, and have all the youngins go full throttle. I dont want to see any injuries.

Would be a good night to sit some of the vets. Has Dirk sat on a back-to-back yet? Don't recollect him sitting

CGM · 01-10-2018, 02:29 PM

The Horneycats are cold, and the Mavs are sizzling hot from last night's win. The Mavs will show that they can win on the road, too. The two headed Mav monster, MaxiMejri will dominate Child-brained Howard and the Jr. will Kembarize Walker... the Mavs win again!

Mavs - 112
Horneycats - 98

Melonhead · 01-10-2018, 02:33 PM

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Would be a good night to sit some of the vets. Has Dirk sat on a back-to-back yet? Don't recollect him sitting

IIRC he has played every game this season.

Melonhead · 01-10-2018, 02:37 PM

Is DFS ever playing again? Havent heard much on the timetable for return

And I guess we shouldnt expect to see Seth anytime either :/

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 02:39 PM

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IIRC he has played every game this season.

Yep, Dirk has played 42/42 games.

EricaLubarsky · 01-10-2018, 04:47 PM

Sit everyone but McRoberts

FreshJive · 01-10-2018, 05:07 PM

Is this a McRoberts revenge game? They were the Bobcats when he played for them, so maybe he has trouble dialing up that animosity toward a Hornet logo.

FreshJive · 01-10-2018, 05:10 PM

Will Frank the Tank tank us or them? In Soviet Carolina Frank tank you?

SMC0007 · 01-10-2018, 05:14 PM

No more wins. Unless we win them all.

mac222b · 01-10-2018, 05:50 PM

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Sit everyone but McRoberts

Being Josh McRoberts

Bryan_Wilson · 01-10-2018, 06:00 PM

Kemba vs DSJ, I love it.

Oh and Mavs win because of Salah getting under dwert's(Howard not ours) skin.

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 06:21 PM

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Being Josh McRoberts

McRoberts-McRoberts? McRoberts McRoberts McRoberts McRoberts.

EricaLubarsky · 01-10-2018, 06:29 PM

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McRoberts-McRoberts? McRoberts McRoberts McRoberts McRoberts.

Bench is weak but the starters could average 150ppg

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 07:13 PM

Nice start.

Melonhead · 01-10-2018, 07:15 PM

I’ll be surprised if the Mavs crack 20 points in the first quarter.

Edit: we did it! Can we sim the rest of this game now?

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 07:36 PM

How do they leave Dirk wide open? The Hornets are trash.

Melonhead · 01-10-2018, 07:38 PM

DIRK looks spry as hell out there.

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 07:39 PM

Just figured out who is calling the game with Followill -- it's Matt "2 Ts/2 Rs/2 Ls" Carroll.

Bryan_Wilson · 01-10-2018, 07:41 PM

I as just about to comment, I actually really like Carroll so far.

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 07:48 PM

Dammit Barea.

Bryan_Wilson · 01-10-2018, 07:49 PM

Seriously... a shoulder hit is being reviewed as a flagrant.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-10-2018, 07:49 PM

These damn veterans screwing us out of a draft pick. Seriously, they won't be on the team after this season, and we'll have the 11th pick. Wonderful.

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 07:50 PM

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These damn veterans screwing us out of a draft pick. Seriously, they won't be on the team after this season, and we'll have the 11th pick. Wonderful.

The Olds are always fucking over the Youngs.

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 08:01 PM

Dwight 2-10 at the FT line... Guess he doesn't like free shit.

Bryan_Wilson · 01-10-2018, 08:03 PM

All these fouls... this game has no pace.

Bryan_Wilson · 01-10-2018, 08:05 PM

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All these fouls... this game has no pace.

And then 2 straight obvious no calls haha.

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 08:06 PM

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All these fouls... this game has no pace.

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And then 2 straight obvious no calls haha.

Yeah, these refs are all over the place.

Melonhead · 01-10-2018, 08:06 PM

I still have faith in the loss. The 3 games in 4 days legs really give out in the 4th quarter

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 08:15 PM

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I still have faith in the loss. The 3 games in 4 days legs really give out in the 4th quarter

I dunno, we're a pretty deep, young team, and Rick has done a good job of managing minutes... Really depends on Barnes and Wes.

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 08:25 PM

Mavs - 67
Kemba - 61

Underdog · 01-10-2018, 08:29 PM

Dennis trying to score too much right now, needs to remember that he has 4 teammates on the floor.