GDT game 40 - Bulls (13-25) at Mavs (13-26) 7:30 FSSW - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 10:11 AM

Both teams may have terrible records, but both teams have either been hot (Bulls once reeled off 7 straight and 10 of 12 and Mavs were 4-0 for a stretch before falling to the Warriors). Both teams are coming in trying to get back to winning.

Mavs 5-5 over last 10 (4-1 over last 5)
Bulls 5-5 over last 10 (2-3 over last 5)

sefant77 · 01-05-2018, 11:21 AM

Good game to lay an egg....Mesley Watthews, im talking to you.

Underdog · 01-05-2018, 12:06 PM

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Good game to lay an egg....Mesley Watthews, im talking to you.

Yeah, this is probably a must-lose game -- knocking us down to earth after the last 5 games might be the only way to shake our confidence and help us get back on track for a top-6 pick... A win tonight puts us at #7, with the needle pointing even further toward mediocrity.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-05-2018, 12:16 PM

The main problem is having your star rookie and Uber both wanting to win. I think Smith wants to win more than anyone. If he is healthy, then they are going to play. You can't let the leash off of a motivated, energetic rookie and then tell him to tank.

I have a hard time getting upset over something I can't personally control anyway. And games are a lot more fun to watch lately.

I think it makes the trade deadline a lot more interesting as well. If you can add a big young talent, then we don't have to worry as much about the draft.

CGM · 01-05-2018, 05:40 PM

Battle of the "13ths", but since Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Kukoc, and Cartwright are out, the Mavs win the 14th and the 1st of an upcoming 13 win streak....

Mavs - 123
BullTanks - 103

tap2390 · 01-05-2018, 08:28 PM

Looking forward to the Kris Dunn - DSJ matchup (continuation from Summer League).

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-05-2018, 09:09 PM

JJ and Harris are so great and playing for the wrong team.

tap2390 · 01-05-2018, 09:15 PM

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JJ and Harris are so great and playing for the wrong team.

Seriously... get them on the Warriors stat.

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 09:19 PM

Refs are rough on us

Don’t know if I’m happy or sad

Melonhead · 01-05-2018, 09:26 PM

Win or lose these games have been fun to watch last 10 games or so. Has a lot to do with how much DSJ has improved so quickly. And I genuinely enjoy watching Powell now. Never thought I’d say that

Melonhead · 01-05-2018, 09:32 PM

Dang Smith with 4 missed FT

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 09:37 PM

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Dang Smith with 4 missed FT

I’m happy he got 5 attempts

Underdog · 01-05-2018, 10:06 PM

So now the Bulls have Q3 blues...

Underdog · 01-05-2018, 10:20 PM

And the Mavs have Q4 blues... Wonderful.

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 10:25 PM

These refs are bad

Melonhead · 01-05-2018, 10:32 PM

Dirk is such a damn joy to watch.

Also Dunn is really good.

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 10:32 PM

Mavs gonna lose with Bulls bullying and refs letting them shove, slap, and mug

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 10:37 PM

I guess we want to lose but I really hate full contact basketball with arbitrary fouls

Melonhead · 01-05-2018, 10:38 PM

Dunn got the best of Dennis tonight. He’s good.

BPo001 · 01-05-2018, 10:46 PM

I think I've seen DSJ get called for more palming violations this year than I have all players in the last decade.

tap2390 · 01-05-2018, 10:47 PM

Love to see some fire from Powell. I really hope he finds that four-letter word mentality.

BPo001 · 01-05-2018, 10:47 PM

I want the Mavs to lose, but these refs have been bad especially down the stretch.

tap2390 · 01-05-2018, 10:51 PM

Smith has no second banana beta in him. He is going to be a beast.

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 10:53 PM

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I want the Mavs to lose, but these refs have been bad especially down the stretch.

A little biased but mostly they just let them push, shove, claw and otherwise manhandle. A thousand fouls and they randomly call 2-3. It’s absurd and makes basketball look terrible.

tap2390 · 01-05-2018, 10:54 PM

Damn Yogi!! So close. Poor Mavs.

Underdog · 01-05-2018, 10:59 PM

Good loss.

EricaLubarsky · 01-05-2018, 11:00 PM

I’d take Mirotic for Noel

dirt_dobber · 01-06-2018, 09:57 AM

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A little biased but mostly they just let them push, shove, claw and otherwise manhandle. A thousand fouls and they randomly call 2-3. It’s absurd and makes basketball look terrible.

totally agree - Bulls 31 FTA to the Mavs 17

SMC0007 · 01-06-2018, 11:15 AM

Mess showed up for a stretch somewhere around the 5 minute mark on both ends of the floor in the 4th and it was not a good time to do so.

Even tho we meed another long losing streak..that one was a Crotch kick.

DevinHarriswillstart · 01-06-2018, 11:20 AM

Rick waited too long to put Smith back in in the 4th. This is why we need to get rid of a guard or two.

SMC0007 · 01-07-2018, 12:09 AM

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Rick waited too long to put Smith back in in the 4th. This is why we need to get rid of a guard or two.

He couldn't stop "also KD" so i dont think it mattered.