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EricaLubarsky · Yesterday, 12:34 PM

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RATINGS since March 7th
Offense
10th - Thunder - 115.6
12th - Mavs - 1148

Defense
1st - Mavs - 107.2
7th - Thunder - 115.6

Rebounding
10th - Thunder - 50.7%
15th - Mavs - 50.1%

Pace
5th - Thunder - 100.55
7th - Mavs - 99.73

TO
9th - Thunder - 12.9
10th - Mavs - 13.0

Steals
3rd - Thunder - 8.9
18th - Mavs - 7.4

Blocks
5th - Mavs - 6.1
7th - Thunder - 6.0

Opponent points in the paint
7th - Mavs - 46.0
13th - Thunder - 48.2

Opponents second-chance points
17th - Mavs - 13.8
19th - Thunder - 14.2

Opponent fast break points
8th - Thunder - 13.0
15th - Mavs - 14.0

This is going to be a really rough matchup. Even if you just compare the tear we went on to end the season where we were 1st in win% in the entire league, there are very few advantages for the Mavs. Mavs slight advantages in defense and PITP. Thunder better getting back and better forcing TOs. Thunder really don't have any Achilles heel.

Thunder were also 1st in the league in 3pt shooting. NBA making it impossible to guard threes. If Luka is still hobbled and still shooting 23% from three, then this will be a really tough challenge.

DevinHarriswillstart · Yesterday, 12:34 PM

Well PJ and maybe THJ need to step up and hit threes. No excuses.

Luka has a sprained knee. That isnt gonna heal before this is all over.

LukaMagic · Yesterday, 01:55 PM

https://youtu.be/EbT6Ro5hlZ8?t=45

Little respect to PG. Notice this play. Kyrie knocked the ball out of his hands and PG

d i d n ' t

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He acted normally. He knew it wasn't a foul and he didn't go on to PRETEND like it was a foul. That's how basketball is played.

So yeah. AI says little respect to PG before we turn to Thunder. AI also says that stuff is important.

EricaLubarsky · Yesterday, 02:42 PM

Poor Kleber

Full AC joint shoulder dislocation

Melonhead · Yesterday, 02:50 PM

Yeah I had a feeling that was it for him. Especially when he tried to stay in, he reached out for the ball and recoiled gingerly.

He was finally healthy man. This is a huge loss and I feel bad for him.

DevinHarriswillstart · Yesterday, 02:55 PM

Death, taxes and Kleber getting hurt. Sucks because he had that one great game, but we've long passed trying to rely on him.

I guess Morris will get some burn.

Would also like an update on OMax.

rimrocker · Yesterday, 03:04 PM

I am so happy that I'm eating crow on Kyrie.
Honestly, I would have bet anything he would have wrecked this team by now, but he has been spectacular. I'm more than happy to admit I was completely wrong about him.

rimrocker · Yesterday, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

Death, taxes and Kleber getting hurt. Sucks because he had that one great game, but we've long passed trying to rely on him.

I guess Morris will get some burn.

Would also like an update on OMax.

Really thought Kidd blew an opportunity to develop Prosper early in the season when Maxi was hurt and Williams was sucking so badly.
The kid was raw but certainly has all of the natural traits to help this team in the POs. I agree Morris will probably get the nod ahead of him, but boy does Prosper ever fit into this team's profile.

This team is scary enough now defensively, but just imagine how stifling our defense can be next season if Prosper takes that next step.

BPo001 · Yesterday, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Poor Kleber

Full AC joint shoulder dislocation

It obviously looked bad. I thought I saw a bump on his shoulder area. Thought at first he broke his collarbone. Didnt think I?d miss him, but he was surprisingly playing well these playoffs.

BPo001 · Yesterday, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rimrocker

Really thought Kidd blew an opportunity to develop Prosper early in the season when Maxi was hurt and Williams was sucking so badly.
The kid was raw but certainly has all of the natural traits to help this team in the POs. I agree Morris will probably get the nod ahead of him, but boy does Prosper ever fit into this team's profile.

This team is scary enough now defensively, but just imagine how stifling our defense can be next season if Prosper takes that next step.

If he can show he can hit the NBA 3 pointer at the same clip he did this season he will earn some minutes. I agree that Kidd missed his chance to get the guy some NBA minutes early in the season. Maybe he can have his Corey Brewer moment in this series.

rimrocker · Yesterday, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BPo001

If he can show he can hit the NBA 3 pointer at the same clip he did this season he will earn some minutes. I agree that Kidd missed his chance to get the guy some NBA minutes early in the season. Maybe he can have his Corey Brewer moment in this series.

Would love to see Prosper get an opportunity but Morris is probably the better option at this point. He is more of the Brian Cardinal version of this team

Melonhead · Yesterday, 04:10 PM

Today Dirk is replacing Shaq on inside the nba for the whole show.

Starts 30 minutes prior to the Wolves Nuggets game.

DevinHarriswillstart · Yesterday, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Melonhead

Today Dirk is replacing Shaq on inside the nba for the whole show.

Starts 30 minutes prior to the Wolves Nuggets game.

It's weird that the second round is starting before the first round ends.

But I'm not gonna miss Dirk!

Melonhead · Yesterday, 05:33 PM

Lol Chuck immediately opened with his Dirk story lmao didn?t wait a single minute

Thespiralgoeson · Yesterday, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

It?s still insane to me that Luka went from a career-best 38% on threes to shooting 24% over the first round

Every other year of Luka?s career that would mean we got swept. This team?s defense and Mr. Second half Kyrie make this team different. Just hoping his shot eventually comes back and he keeps up the 0-20? game he killed the Clips with in game 5

I mean it's not mysterious. He's playing on one leg. A sprained knee absolutely will mess with your jumpshot. I just wish Luka would understand that and stop taking so many damn threes. But for better or worse, he thinks every shot is going in.

Dallas41 · Yesterday, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Melonhead

PJ was clutch with his threes tonight. Made up for all the Luka bricks from three.

DJJ defense. Stellar

I think we found the secret with Gafford. He plays well when he?s home.

Home cooking is what jump started Gafford in this series. He was much improved over the final 3 games.

I think that upwards trend continues vs OKC as I don't think they have anyone on that team that can keep him off the glass.

DJJ is just a freak athlete. I love his defensive versatility and I'm so glad Kidd decided to get him back into the starting lineup.

OKC is a very good matchup for Dallas and I don't think the mavs will have much trouble putting them away in 5 or 6 games.

Thespiralgoeson · Yesterday, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas41

OKC is a very good matchup for Dallas and I don't think the mavs will have much trouble putting them away in 5 or 6 games.

Man I wish I was as optimistic as you. I think this is going to be a very, very tough series, and I'm not necessarily expecting a win. To me it's about 50/50.

DevinHarriswillstart · Yesterday, 07:01 PM

Yeah, there are no freebies from here out IMO. 6-7 games for sure just like the Clippers.

SMC0007 · Yesterday, 08:53 PM

Thunder are good and well rounded with young talent but I was more concerned about LAC.

Its not going to be easy but, if we can get through them healthy.... Denver and Minn are better and we only face 1 of them. Hopefully they beat each other up quite a bit.