GDT: Game 63 - Pelicans (26-35) at Mavs (37-25) 8:30 ESPN

[NeedlesKane]

The real difference in today's game:
Luka: -7
Curry: +11

[turin]

Originally Posted by sefant77

so is ESPN going to show Zion getting stuffed at the halftime show? I dont think so

No, but he got blocked at least twice, if not three times off the top of my head. Had DP been playing per usual, there would be 3 ESPN highlight dunks instead and no lead at halftime. but, but... SPACING!

[NeedlesKane]

I hope the Mavs earn so much of Zion's respect that the Mavs sign him as a free agent after his rookie contract. Games like this could do a lot in recruiting him.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by turin

I do think RC let's Luka do that and doesn't really say much about it.

So...we'd rather Rick have a tight leash like he has with guards in the past that everyone bitched about? Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

[sefant77]

we should lead 10+

I hope the pelicans getting tired legs in the 2nd half

[turin]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

So...we'd rather Rick have a tight leash like he has with guards in the past that everyone bitched about? Damn if you do, damned if you don't.

No, I was thinking something else when I posted that comment. After rereading it wasn't what I intended. My intention was that RC let's Luka go with the iso option at the top of the key and doesn't say much about it. Even though it turned out to not be a good posession back to back, I'm okay with RC allowing it because Luka is smart enough to see what happens as a result of him doing that. In that case, I agree with RC giving Luka a long leash. My bad. I didn't notice that my reply didn't fit the initial comment until after I posted it. It's ugly looking plays like that where I think RC let's that roll and then looks for Luka to make better decisions moving forward. At least that's my hope.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by NeedlesKane

I hope the Mavs earn so much of Zion's respect that the Mavs sign him as a free agent after his rookie contract. Games like this could do a lot in recruiting him.

He is going to sign a max rookie extension the second the Pelicans can offer it. No Zion as FA for 7+ years

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by turin

No, but he got blocked at least twice, if not three times off the top of my head. Had DP been playing per usual, there would be 3 ESPN highlight dunks instead and no lead at halftime. but, but... SPACING!

I'm honestly baffled as to how the Mavs offense has been surviving without his 0.3 3PM/G at 25% shooting tbh

[turin]

Zion beginning to get frustrated. Loving it!

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Luka still doesn't look right. Moving poorly without the ball.

[crum]

we are one pass of their defensive rotation whole posession and the three ends up being luka sad

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Defensive rotations a joke...esp without DFS.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

No flagrant? He blatantly nails THJ across the face.

[FollowedKPtodallas]

Ball becoming seth curry for a night.

[Skywalker]

Of course longo turns into prime ray fucking allen against us

[FreshJive]

Offensive foul, and take the fucking layup Luka

[crum]

luka work on your damn free thrwos

[sefant77]

stupid for Curry to foul, his 4th

[turin]

KP is playing so well, and he's such a good passer with nice vision.

[crum]

Originally Posted by turin

KP is playing so well, and he's such a good passer with nice vision.

yeah literally only thing hes missed today is putbacks which have probably been his easiest shots lol

[turin]

People talk about who they'd prefer to start a franchise with - Luka or Zion. Call me a homer, but KP is only 24, and I'd take either him or Luka over Zion.

[NeedlesKane]

Don't tell anyone, but Lee is looking good tonight. Well, aside from fouling on that 3-point attempt.

[Melonhead]

KP looking comfortable and way less hesitant and unafraid than earlier in the season.

[ozmavs123]

Luka is definitely struggling with injury here. He's shying away from contact at the rim and his free throws are visibly off. Might be an idea to give him a game or two off to rest up.

[crum]

Originally Posted by ozmavs123

Luka is definitely struggling with injury here. He's shying away from contact at the rim and his free throws are visibly off. Might be an idea to give him a game or two off to rest up.

his free throws look the same as usual, off

[FreshJive]

It’s crazy how bad Luka has looked, but 21 8 8 on efficient shooting, just too many turnovers.

[turin]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

It’s crazy how bad Luka has looked, but 21 8 8 on efficient shooting, just too many turnovers.

he's been getting burned on defense, too. :-(

[turin]

tight game for the Mavs. Going to be interesting to see how the last 4-6 minutes go.

[sefant77]

so many stupid TO

[crum]

delon and lonzo are snipers. what is this game?

[Skywalker]

What a weird game lmao

[Melonhead]

Okay Delon!

[FollowedKPtodallas]

This is maxis coming out party to a national audience. I have watched alot of Zion and no one has come close to defending him this well.

[FreshJive]

Maxi has done an amazing job on Zion.

[sefant77]

Originally Posted by Skywalker

What a weird game lmao

this. and i fear at the end its a weird loss by 1 or 2 points

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by crum

delon and lonzo are snipers. what is this game?

I mean Lonzo is shooting .371.

[turin]

KP solo big at 5 and Pelicans get back to back layup and short jumper in paint over smaller defender. WCS/KP please RC?

[crum]

Originally Posted by FreshJive

I mean Lonzo is shooting .371.

yeah so he's shooting 40% above his clip on high volume

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by sefant77

this. and i fear at the end its a weird loss by 1 or 2 points

I'm fully ready for it tbh

[FreshJive]

Originally Posted by crum

yeah so he's shooting 40% above his clip on high volume

Ceiling game for sure, but he’s improved every season. I think he’s going to be a good three point shooter career wise.