The Official NBA Playoff Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 130

pingbling23 · 06-06-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Onepocketj

Mavs just can't hit 3's today. Difference in the game

They’ve had a lot of good looks.

Dnic · 06-06-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mossoholic

I'd love to see the plus minus with Boban on the court the last 2 games.

And that's sad cause he wouldn't be a starter or their 3rd or 4th best player on any of these playoff teams goes to show you how bad this Mavs team really is

GeechQuest · 06-06-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mossoholic

I'd love to see the plus minus with Boban on the court the last 2 games. Every time Luka gets doubled he is open or singled by a guy he has 6-10 inches on 5 feet from the hoop.

+1 today. Only Boban and DFS in the positive category.

KhalDrogo · 06-06-2021, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode27

If I were the Mavs I would replace everyone besides Brunson, DFS, and Seth Curry...wait.
Still remember many of the Luka/Mavs fans in this thread saying the Richardson trade was a good one. And some saying the Mavs pieces were better than the Hawks.

People also still referencing regular season hawks stats that don’t matter. This is not the same injured team. They also upgraded Rondo to Lou. Philly actually shot a better percentage overall today. Hawks will have games like this, and worse shooting games. Most will be closer to today though. I’d be most worried about how Embiid will hold up. Looked to be really struggling in the 4th with pain. Came down bad on the knee trying to go over Capela’s back.

In theory it was good. They didn’t really need to get better offensively. They had to get better defensively. Unfortunately, Richardson has his worst season of his career. He’s so bad that Trey Burke has more minutes than him in game 7. Disaster of a trade, and Nelson should be fired for that move alone.

Four big offseason questions. Does Luka sign the extension? Does KP get traded? Is Rick the coach in 2021? And can they sign a true #2 to help take off some of the pressure on Luka?

blackbears86 · 06-06-2021, 04:57 PM

Not saying I called this. But.............I called this.

Half way through game 6 to be exact.

The Mavs had their chance in game 6, but for whatever reason, Luka became passive and the game was lost. This was the chance the Mavs had and it was lost.

I think the Mavs supporting cast isn't as bad as everyone thinks. I'm not entirely clear on their cap space/free agents, but I don't think a total turnover on the roster will happen, so it is what it is.

Bottom line: the Mavs need to mature. Greater success will come. People just need to be patient.

And Luka: Work on the second half conditioning and defense. (yes, people are noticing)

daeve · 06-06-2021, 04:59 PM

huuge Luka 3.

Dnic · 06-06-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

Not saying I called this. But.............I called this.

Half way through game 6 to be exact.

The Mavs had their chance in game 6, but for whatever reason, Luka became passive and the game was lost. This was the chance the Mavs had and it was lost.

I think the Mavs supporting cast isn't as bad as everyone thinks. I'm not entirely clear on their cap space/free agents, but I don't think a total turnover on the roster will happen, so it is what it is.

Bottom line: the Mavs need to mature. Greater success will come. People just need to be patient.

And Luka: Work on the second half conditioning and defense. (yes, people are noticing)

Wrong they had their chance in game 3 and this series would have been over by now

SDcardguy24 · 06-06-2021, 04:59 PM

Luka getting hot...

daeve · 06-06-2021, 05:00 PM

oooh Reggie J answers

SDcardguy24 · 06-06-2021, 05:00 PM

Reggie Jackson with some huge threes late

daeve · 06-06-2021, 05:00 PM

Morris 3 seals it

Ferg1945 · 06-06-2021, 05:01 PM

2 huge shots.... 7 point lead is now 13.

BeastMode27 · 06-06-2021, 05:01 PM

So much iso for the Mavs. Clippers just pass, pass, pass until you find the open man.

tjforce · 06-06-2021, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Morris 3 seals it

That's a wrap.

Excuses don't matter anymore. LA is moving on.

Dnic · 06-06-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode27

So much iso for the Mavs. Clippers just pass, pass, pass until you find the open man.

Difference is their open guys can hit shots unlike the Mavs "others"

rustywest · 06-06-2021, 05:02 PM

It was certainly humorous how many people were already deciding a new team for Kawhi... shows how young the board is I guess?

Apparently Kawhi was a poor leader too, looks pretty strong out there tonight.

Disappointing end for Luka & the Mavs but remember (actual Mav fans) Luka is a 3RD YEAR PLAYER and against a team as deep as the Clippers they were always dogs... Its tough out West, always has been

Shout out the member who called Kennard, it was that burst which sunk the Mavs!

daeve · 06-06-2021, 05:02 PM

I think the Jazz beat LaC though

rustywest · 06-06-2021, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

Reggie Jackson with some huge threes late

Massive. Goggled Reggie

Ra3 · 06-06-2021, 05:03 PM

I think we just saw the difference there. Key open shots made by Clippers role players morris and jackson. And so the Mavs answer with…thj? finney-smith? jrich? kleber…?

Not.

dbpsooner · 06-06-2021, 05:03 PM

When thinking about Luka as a potential GOAT, has there been a guy in the history of the NBA who is considered one of the goats that has not been a two way player? Lots of great offensive players over the years but it seems the guys that win championships are good on both sides of the ball.

mossoholic · 06-06-2021, 05:04 PM

Kawhi has been unbelievable in this series. Showing why he is still a top 3 player. 7 games shooting 60%. That's 60% shooting hard shots and mostly jumpers outside of 10 feet. Not easy gimme baskets.

tjforce · 06-06-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dbpsooner

When thinking about Luka as a potential GOAT, has there been a guy in the history of the NBA who is considered one of the goats that has not been a two way player? Lots of great offensive players over the years but it seems the guys that win championships are good on both sides of the ball.

Don't think he'll ever be all nba... but I think he can become a good defender.

He's not terrible now.

Think Kevin Durant.

blackbears86 · 06-06-2021, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

That's a wrap.

Excuses don't matter anymore. LA is moving on.

I think the take home message is Luka didn't fade in the second half this game which bodes well. He is growing and will learn from this.

The future is bright. Personally, With Luka and Trae, I am all in on 2018 basketball.

BeastMode27 · 06-06-2021, 05:07 PM

Don’t remember ever seeing this version of soul devouring reggie jackson. All series long. I would not argue the difference is the the Clippers players make their shots.

rifleman69 · 06-06-2021, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

I think the take home message is Luka didn't fade in the second half this game which bodes well. He is growing and will learn from this.

The future is bright. Personally, With Luka and Trae, I am all in on 2018 basketball.

you forgot MPJ

06-06-2021, 04:57 PM	#3230
blackbears86 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: maine Posts: 17,314 blackbears86	Not saying I called this. But.............I called this. Half way through game 6 to be exact. The Mavs had their chance in game 6, but for whatever reason, Luka became passive and the game was lost. This was the chance the Mavs had and it was lost. I think the Mavs supporting cast isn't as bad as everyone thinks. I'm not entirely clear on their cap space/free agents, but I don't think a total turnover on the roster will happen, so it is what it is. Bottom line: the Mavs need to mature. Greater success will come. People just need to be patient. And Luka: Work on the second half conditioning and defense. (yes, people are noticing)

06-06-2021, 04:59 PM	#3231
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,197 accrules	huuge Luka 3.

06-06-2021, 04:59 PM	#3233
SDcardguy24 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9,264	Luka getting hot...

06-06-2021, 05:00 PM	#3234
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,197 accrules	oooh Reggie J answers

06-06-2021, 05:00 PM	#3235
SDcardguy24 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 9,264	Reggie Jackson with some huge threes late

06-06-2021, 05:00 PM	#3236
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,197 accrules	Morris 3 seals it

06-06-2021, 05:01 PM	#3237
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,720	2 huge shots.... 7 point lead is now 13.

06-06-2021, 05:01 PM	#3238
BeastMode27 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2,341	So much iso for the Mavs. Clippers just pass, pass, pass until you find the open man.

06-06-2021, 05:02 PM	#3241
rustywest Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2,697	It was certainly humorous how many people were already deciding a new team for Kawhi... shows how young the board is I guess? Apparently Kawhi was a poor leader too, looks pretty strong out there tonight. Disappointing end for Luka & the Mavs but remember (actual Mav fans) Luka is a 3RD YEAR PLAYER and against a team as deep as the Clippers they were always dogs... Its tough out West, always has been Shout out the member who called Kennard, it was that burst which sunk the Mavs!

06-06-2021, 05:02 PM	#3242
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,197 accrules	I think the Jazz beat LaC though

06-06-2021, 05:03 PM	#3244
Ra3 Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 822	I think we just saw the difference there. Key open shots made by Clippers role players morris and jackson. And so the Mavs answer with…thj? finney-smith? jrich? kleber…? Not.

06-06-2021, 05:03 PM	#3245
dbpsooner Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Omaha Posts: 3,003 dbpsooner	When thinking about Luka as a potential GOAT, has there been a guy in the history of the NBA who is considered one of the goats that has not been a two way player? Lots of great offensive players over the years but it seems the guys that win championships are good on both sides of the ball.

06-06-2021, 05:04 PM	#3246
mossoholic Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6,538	Kawhi has been unbelievable in this series. Showing why he is still a top 3 player. 7 games shooting 60%. That's 60% shooting hard shots and mostly jumpers outside of 10 feet. Not easy gimme baskets.

06-06-2021, 05:07 PM	#3249
BeastMode27 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2,341	Don’t remember ever seeing this version of soul devouring reggie jackson. All series long. I would not argue the difference is the the Clippers players make their shots.