**Official Luka Doncic Thread** - Page 994

NeedChapmans · 04-12-2022, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sethc1020

I disagree, going into the playoffs they would much rather keep Utah guessing leading up to game 1. That forces Utah to work on several different game plans and different lineup scenarios.

It's a cute thought, but LOL on preparing for Dallas w/o Luka. There is a bit of gamesmanship here but bottom line is Luka is going to be out for some period of time/games.

"What do we do if Bertans is in the starting lineup" is unlikely to be a thought.

drobfan8 · 04-12-2022, 06:00 AM

At his age it should be 7 to 10 days.

If Dallas can be 1-1 without him that would be huge.

How moronic to play the guy in the final game. Another reason why chasing seeding etc is dumb.

Not worth the risk at all.

drobfan8 · 04-12-2022, 06:00 AM

Stupid interweb.

Double post.

Luckily Utah are so bad and hate each other Dallas may get by them anyway.

sethc1020 · 04-12-2022, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

It's a cute thought, but LOL on preparing for Dallas w/o Luka. There is a bit of gamesmanship here but bottom line is Luka is going to be out for some period of time/games.

"What do we do if Bertans is in the starting lineup" is unlikely to be a thought.

Its professional basketball and the playoffs so every team is looking for any type of advantage no matter how big or small. Which is why I responded and disagreed to the other post that said "if he was fine they would say he is fine" Never said that Utah is going to scared of a lineup without Luka, just saying that Dallas being very vague on the the injury puts a little more pressure on Utah to be prepared of any scenario

NeedChapmans · 04-12-2022, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sethc1020

Its professional basketball and the playoffs so every team is looking for any type of advantage no matter how big or small. Which is why I responded and disagreed to the other post that said "if he was fine they would say he is fine" Never said that Utah is going to scared of a lineup without Luka, just saying that Dallas being very vague on the the injury puts a little more pressure on Utah to be prepared of any scenario

That would be a very bad thing for Snyder to do. Utah will prepare for Luka and only Luka, and adjust to anything else after the fact. Simply a waste of time practicing on unknown scenarios.

Dallas might get a quarter or even a half of uncertainty from Utah but it's all downhill from there.

sethc1020 · 04-12-2022, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

That would be a very bad thing for Snyder to do. Utah will prepare for Luka and only Luka, and adjust to anything else after the fact. Simply a waste of time practicing on unknown scenarios.

Dallas might get a quarter or even a half of uncertainty from Utah but it's all downhill from there.

Ok, makes sence, why would they need contingencies.

jrnelson · 04-13-2022, 11:27 AM

Luka got robbed, NBA Player of the Month for March and April is Nikola Jokic, with there great record of 12-9 during that span compared to Luka and the Mavs going 14-5!

RogerGodahell · 04-13-2022, 03:51 PM

RogerGodahell · 04-13-2022, 03:53 PM

Dnic · 04-13-2022, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

Just saw the video of him using the bike at practice if it was anything more then a grade 1 calf strain I doubt he would be doing any kind of physical activity. Funny how any little Luka injury causes the casuals to come in this thread, probably hoping they can get some Luka cards cheaper lol smfh

KhalDrogo · 04-13-2022, 07:45 PM

Stationary bike is a great sign. I’m more optimistic than I was yesterday.

RedMike · 04-13-2022, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Stationary bike is a great sign. I’m more optimistic than I was yesterday.

I want Luka to play game one too, but I also don't mind him missing a game or two as well. I want them to be sure he won't re-injure himself and make the injury worst.

Maybe he can be 100% for game 3.

TSonn · 04-14-2022, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Stationary bike is a great sign. I’m more optimistic than I was yesterday.

I like more optimistic Khal!

davemri · 04-14-2022, 02:25 PM

Officially out for Saturday's game 1.

KhalDrogo · 04-14-2022, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by davemri

Officially out for Saturday's game 1.

Nothing official yet.

RogerGodahell · 04-14-2022, 04:09 PM

I haven't seen anything official yet. Just a bunch of reporters who regurgitate each others stories.

Trout Fan · 04-15-2022, 10:39 AM

Even with a strained calf you can still ride a bike
regardless of the severity. I wouldn’t read too much into that. It really comes down to how badly he injured it. I strained my calf last year and riding a bike actually helped stretch it out but when I got back on the court to play it was a whole different story.

Dnic · 04-15-2022, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Trout Fan

Even with a strained calf you can still ride a bike
regardless of the severity. I wouldn’t read too much into that. It really comes down to how badly he injured it. I strained my calf last year and riding a bike actually helped stretch it out but when I got back on the court to play it was a whole different story.

Wow didn't know we had professional NBA players on these boards......

bsnsports0605 · 04-15-2022, 01:11 PM

Out game 1

Woj confirmed what Shams said yesterday

CanadianKid · 04-15-2022, 01:34 PM

Just setting up another return from injury to win it all documentary, Jordans flu, Scotties back, Lebrons fake stuff.

KhalDrogo · 04-15-2022, 01:38 PM

Mavs can still smash the Jazz. Unfortunate, but have to get this done.

RedMike · 04-15-2022, 03:00 PM

It sucks.. but it is what it is.

Maybe this can make the Mavericks stronger - lets try to get 2 at home and go from there!

RogerGodahell · 04-15-2022, 03:12 PM

Unfortunate, but hopefully they bring their A game on D and Brunson, Dinwiddie, Bullock can get a win.

TSonn · 04-15-2022, 03:28 PM

Just put 5 shooters out there at all times and someone will get an open look each possession Gobert is in. Then gotta hope Mitchell doesn't go off for 50.

Trout Fan · 04-15-2022, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnic

Wow didn't know we had professional NBA players on these boards......

At least I know what I am talking about

04-12-2022, 06:00 AM	#24827
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,849 drobfan8 drobfan8	At his age it should be 7 to 10 days. If Dallas can be 1-1 without him that would be huge. How moronic to play the guy in the final game. Another reason why chasing seeding etc is dumb. Not worth the risk at all. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

04-12-2022, 06:00 AM	#24828
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,849 drobfan8 drobfan8	Stupid interweb. Double post. Luckily Utah are so bad and hate each other Dallas may get by them anyway. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

04-13-2022, 11:27 AM	#24832
jrnelson Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 2,261 jrnelson2	Luka got robbed, NBA Player of the Month for March and April is Nikola Jokic, with there great record of 12-9 during that span compared to Luka and the Mavs going 14-5! __________________ Collect: Luka Doncic, NFL Panini HOF 50th Anniversary Signatures, LF:2001 Donruss Classics Significant Signature Auto Lawrence Taylor and the Reggie Jackson https://www.flickr.com/photos/59383471@N08/albums Luka PC - https://www.flickr.com/photos/59383471@N08/albums/72157712493927823/

04-13-2022, 07:45 PM	#24836
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,377	Stationary bike is a great sign. I’m more optimistic than I was yesterday. __________________ I love PSA!

04-15-2022, 01:11 PM	#24844
bsnsports0605 Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 319	Out game 1 Woj confirmed what Shams said yesterday Last edited by bsnsports0605; 04-15-2022 at 01:15 PM.

04-13-2022, 03:51 PM	#24833
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell

04-13-2022, 03:53 PM	#24834
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell

04-14-2022, 02:25 PM	#24839
davemri Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 196	Officially out for Saturday's game 1.

04-14-2022, 04:09 PM	#24841
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	I haven't seen anything official yet. Just a bunch of reporters who regurgitate each others stories.

04-15-2022, 10:39 AM	#24842
Trout Fan Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 331	Even with a strained calf you can still ride a bike regardless of the severity. I wouldn’t read too much into that. It really comes down to how badly he injured it. I strained my calf last year and riding a bike actually helped stretch it out but when I got back on the court to play it was a whole different story.

04-15-2022, 01:34 PM	#24845
CanadianKid Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 2,127	Just setting up another return from injury to win it all documentary, Jordans flu, Scotties back, Lebrons fake stuff.

04-15-2022, 01:38 PM	#24846
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,377	Mavs can still smash the Jazz. Unfortunate, but have to get this done. __________________ I love PSA!

04-15-2022, 03:00 PM	#24847
RedMike Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: I am mostly active on Instagram - Msg me there. Posts: 802 redmikec	It sucks.. but it is what it is. Maybe this can make the Mavericks stronger - lets try to get 2 at home and go from there!

04-15-2022, 03:12 PM	#24848
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Unfortunate, but hopefully they bring their A game on D and Brunson, Dinwiddie, Bullock can get a win.

04-15-2022, 03:28 PM	#24849
TSonn Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,995 TSonnMI	Just put 5 shooters out there at all times and someone will get an open look each possession Gobert is in. Then gotta hope Mitchell doesn't go off for 50. Last edited by TSonn; 04-15-2022 at 03:31 PM.