2023-24 NBA Playoffs Predictions - Page 79

Spacemanspif · 05-09-2024, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

OKC pulling a Boston.

Not sure if they'll be able to slow down Dallas enough in the 2nd half.

defensive intensity not there but Dallas can't keep SGA and Jdub out of the paint either. I'll take the under on 9 more 3s from PJ and Fatty

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Wild that they still called Viet Brunson for blocking even after 30 minutes of deliberations and clear video evidence.

Guess the "refs against Dallas" conspiracy was pretty short-lived. The random T on Shai was another head-scratcher

kluke84 · 05-09-2024, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Luka put up that kind of a 1st Q and Mavs are only +6 at the half? doesn't seem like a good sign

Dort already has 3 fouls. Best case considering

PKIPP · 05-09-2024, 09:59 PM

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lol just saw Vogel got the boot in Phx.

LeBron and KD don't waste time in naming their scapegoats do they?

edit - and this next coach will be Booker's 7th in 10 seasons.

No way KD plays with Phoenix next season.. right?

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ninjacookies · 05-09-2024, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacemanspif

defensive intensity not there but Dallas can't keep SGA and Jdub out of the paint either. I'll take the under on 9 more 3s from PJ and Fatty

Guess the "refs against Dallas" conspiracy was pretty short-lived. The random T on Shai was another head-scratcher

I don't think Dallas' shooting efficiency is maintainable either, but it's that Kyrie 4th quarter surge that they need to be worried about.

Yeah, those 2 calls were definite headscratchers.

daeve · 05-09-2024, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PKIPP

No way KD plays with Phoenix next season.. right?

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They gave Vogel a 5-year contract... and are already ousting him after 1. Seems like the reactionary blame game that KD likes to play, so guessing he really will be staying.

ninjacookies · 05-09-2024, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacemanspif

defensive intensity not there but Dallas can't keep SGA and Jdub out of the paint either. I'll take the under on 9 more 3s from PJ and Fatty

Good call.

We have a ballgame.

ninjacookies · 05-09-2024, 10:23 PM

Sloppy execution by OKC. Youth showing itself.

ballhawkdawk · 05-09-2024, 10:28 PM

Mavs found the secret to win… sit Luka.

ninjacookies · 05-09-2024, 10:31 PM

That Dort foul.

daeve · 05-09-2024, 10:38 PM

Brown still not quite elite with that left hand dribble package

https://streamable.com/gv1lgj

ninjacookies · 05-09-2024, 11:03 PM

Wrong Hardaway with the dagger.

Night of upsets.

Onepocketj · 05-09-2024, 11:09 PM

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Somehow I doubt those Mavs haters will show up after this one.
New series now

kluke84 · 05-09-2024, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Onepocketj

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Somehow I doubt those Mavs haters will show up after this one.
New series now

I still can't get over the NBA pregame today.

TSonn · 05-09-2024, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Mavs found the secret to win… sit Luka.

And when they were up big in the first half...?

TSonn · 05-09-2024, 11:17 PM

Mavs needed Hardaway to step up because they're missing Kleber's supplementary scoring.

Fun game. Say what you want about Luka complaining and not getting back on D sometimes (both are annoying), but the dude leaves it all on the court every game. Wish Optic still made those All Heart inserts because I don't think they ever made one for Luka.

kluke84 · 05-09-2024, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TSonn

Mavs needed Hardaway to step up because they're missing Kleber's supplementary scoring.

Fun game. Say what you want about Luka complaining and not getting back on D sometimes (both are annoying), but the dude leaves it all on the court every game. Wish Optic still made those All Heart inserts because I don't think they ever made one for Luka.

3 STL 1 BLK

'NO Defense'

Chris P · 05-09-2024, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Onepocketj

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Somehow I doubt those Mavs haters will show up after this one.
New series now

It's hilarious to me just like series when the Mavs lost game 1.m against the clippers..all the Luka sucks takes come out of the woodwork. Hope they can keep the momentum going at home

TSonn · 05-09-2024, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kluke84

3 STL 1 BLK

'NO Defense'

He's made huge improvements on defense - definitely not something I'd call a "weakness" anymore. That 1 block was on Chet too lol.

Still needs to get back on D after bad offensive possessions since he can defer to Kyrie the next possession if needed.

Onepocketj · 05-09-2024, 11:27 PM

Another bright spot for the Mavs is winning on the road with Kyrie only scoring 9. He'll be better next game at home

HeyRelaxGuy · 05-09-2024, 11:53 PM

OKC needs to involve Amish Pterodactyl more on offense.

PKIPP · 05-10-2024, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

They gave Vogel a 5-year contract... and are already ousting him after 1. Seems like the reactionary blame game that KD likes to play, so guessing he really will be staying.

Yikes dude. I can’t see them getting anyone to make that situation work any better than Vogel did. He specifically was an advocate of getting a true point guard in there and front office did him no favors. I think Saben Lee and Isaiah Thomas were their only 2 true point guards on the roster.

Chris Paul has to be laughing, tho his status is not good at the moment either

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escapegoat · 05-10-2024, 01:23 AM

kd and bron out here playing game of thrones

drobfan8 · 05-10-2024, 02:28 AM

Luka seems like he'll be the next guy that people either hate/love a la Leroid James.

What a game from Dallas. The way people were talking it was like this series was over.

Sure did turn fast.

Luka is God, never 4get

bkcardcollector · 05-10-2024, 05:52 AM

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Luka seems like he'll be the next guy that people either hate/love a la Leroid James.

What a game from Dallas. The way people were talking it was like this series was over.

Sure did turn fast.

Luka is God, never 4get

LeBron is a mountain that is unattainable.

In my recollection I cannot think of one stupid thing that Luka has said compared to about a million by LeBron.

sportzluvr1 · 05-10-2024, 05:56 AM

How the turntables…

We have a series. A really good one.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,138	Sloppy execution by OKC. Youth showing itself. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,138	That Dort foul. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,138	Wrong Hardaway with the dagger. Night of upsets. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,861 drobfan8 drobfan8	Luka seems like he'll be the next guy that people either hate/love a la Leroid James. What a game from Dallas. The way people were talking it was like this series was over. Sure did turn fast. Luka is God, never 4get __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

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05-09-2024, 10:28 PM	#1958
ballhawkdawk Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 7,485	Mavs found the secret to win… sit Luka.

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Onepocketj Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 22,853 jeflave-0 onepocketj	WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Somehow I doubt those Mavs haters will show up after this one. New series now

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TSonn Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,995 TSonnMI	Mavs needed Hardaway to step up because they're missing Kleber's supplementary scoring. Fun game. Say what you want about Luka complaining and not getting back on D sometimes (both are annoying), but the dude leaves it all on the court every game. Wish Optic still made those All Heart inserts because I don't think they ever made one for Luka.

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Onepocketj Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 22,853 jeflave-0 onepocketj	Another bright spot for the Mavs is winning on the road with Kyrie only scoring 9. He'll be better next game at home

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