GDT Game 3: Mavs (0-2) at Rockets (2-0) 10/21/2017 07:00 PM CST FSSW

[tap2390]

Figured I'd give this a go since this truly is a win-win game. Either we upset the Floppers, or we're one step closer to that sweet, sweet #1 overall pick.

No Smith, Harris, or McRoberts for us.

No CP3 or Tarik Black for the Rockets.

[j0Shi]

tap2390 taking one for the team

easy W

[Underdog]

Easiest win ever.

[Underdog]

@BallinWithBryan: Per Rick Carlisle, no Mavs who participated in last night’s game will be sitting out on the second night of a back-to-back.

[CGM]

Tonight, the bearded lady will sing... the Mavs will win on the road... Rackets' fans will cry that they lost because Chicken Paul 3 did not play... the two previous loses will be forgotten (until Monday!)... this forum will rejoice (until Monday!)....

Mavs - 102
Rackets - 101

[sefant77]

Not watching a game with Harden involved

[Underdog]

@BallinWithBryan: Third game, third different starting lineup:
Yogi Ferrell, Wesley Matthews, Dorian Finney-Smith, Harrison Barnes, Dirk Nowitzki

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by Underdog

@BallinWithBryan: Third game, third different starting lineup:
Yogi Ferrell, Wesley Matthews, Dorian Finney-Smith, Harrison Barnes, Dirk Nowitzki

Wtf RC... you've had TC/preseason to sort this out.... nonsense.


Lol Barnes took the tip against Capella... and won...

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by tap2390

Wtf RC... you've had TC/preseason to sort this out.... nonsense.

Well, we did lose our starting PG.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Well, we did lose our starting PG.

And starting SG.. which is a fair point, but we know how desperately we need rim protection. Why take NN out when you're facing Harden? Really doesn't make sense (edit: to me, at least).

[tap2390]

Dirk's slap defense is really annoying.... really really annoying

[tap2390]

Matthews will not stop dribbling for some reason

[EricaLubarsky]

Dirk isn’t an NBa talent anymore.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Dirk isn’t an NBa talent anymore.

He really should come off the bench to solely jack up threes.

[EricaLubarsky]

Mavs gonna be lucky to lose this by 35

[tap2390]

Why am I watching? If I don't know the score we may have either won or lost.

Schrodinger's team.

[EricaLubarsky]

Harden is a bitch

[EricaLubarsky]

Nene with he homecooking

[tap2390]

Classic Wes drive.

[EricaLubarsky]

Refs sticking it to the team losing. Nice.

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Refs sticking it to the team losing. Nice.

They're trying to get this game over with as much as the Mavs are.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by tap2390

They're trying to get this game over with as much as the Mavs are.

It sure why giving them FTs with the time stopped gets the game over quicker.

[tap2390]

I get the distinct impression that Nerlens doesn't like being on this team.

[EricaLubarsky]

I’m still not sure Rick can draw up a play that isn’t an iso or screen

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

I’m still not sure Rick can draw up a play that isn’t an iso or screen

He can... we just don't have the personnel to run anything.

[EricaLubarsky]

These refs freaking suck.

[EricaLubarsky]

We really could be the worst team in sports

[Bryan_Wilson]

Got 'em right where we want em.

[EricaLubarsky]

What other team in the league is this unable to run a basic defense and offense?

[tap2390]

Every time Wes dribbles we turn it over or brick a shot. Dwight can only hit top of the key threes. Wes can only hit corner threes. Wow we are a sorry squad.

[EricaLubarsky]

I’m not even sure I could figure out who was supposed to help Wes out there

[ffballer]

18 points in the first quarter... cmon man really??well at least will be fighting for that #1 pick with bkn and phx

[EricaLubarsky]

Going to embarrassing when the Rockets blow 30 pits of their 40 pt lead

[EricaLubarsky]

Jesus. 18 seconds to unsuccessfully post Dirk. Jacked up a 28 foot two

[Melonhead]

Sorry Dirk, last season shouldve been it.

And Mavs have screwed the pooch with Noel. Even if they give him max in the offseason, why the heck would he stick around. I really thought we were past the lowest of the lows in last few seasons, but this is shockingly bad. I get we dont have a 19 year old rookie playing, but the rockets are missing a superstar and doing just fine kicking our ass.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Sorry Dirk, last season shouldve been it.

And Mavs have screwed the pooch with Noel. Even if they give him max in the offseason, why the heck would he stick around. I really thought we were past the lowest of the lows in last few seasons, but this is shockingly bad. I get we dont have a 19 year old rookie playing, but the rockets are missing a superstar and doing just fine kicking our ass.

Yeah I thought this off-season was the beginning of the rebound from rock bottom but we haven’t started improving yet.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Sorry Dirk, last season shouldve been it.

And Mavs have screwed the pooch with Noel. Even if they give him max in the offseason, why the heck would he stick around.

Because our max is bigger than with any other team.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by sefant77

Because our max is bigger than with any other team.

Not really sure maxing Noel would even make us a good team if Smith keeps having knee issues.

[Bryan_Wilson]

I like NN. Still don't want any part of maxing him though.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Not really sure maxing Noel would even make us a good team if Smith keeps having knee issues.

Who needs DSJ with Porter and Lebron