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    Thread: GAME 2 PLAYOFFS DIRKIE: PJ!!!!
Post: RE: GAME 2 PLAYOFFS DIRKIE:

I give it to PJW for his defensive effort, although Luka shut up a bunch of haters with his D. PJW also made pressure FTs at the end that were key to maintaining the lead and not giving LAC any mom...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 21 583 04-24-2024, 03:55 PM
    Thread: Small-Ball Antidote???
Post: RE: Small-Ball Antidote???

KillerLeft Wrote: (04-24-2024, 11:53 AM) -- Agreed, but you can bet your bottom dollar that IF Kidd is smart enough to lean on that lineup more, THEN Lue will counter by going even smaller, at some p...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 29 910 04-24-2024, 03:43 PM
    Thread: 2024 Playoffs - 1st Round: Los Angeles Clippers - Dallas Mavericks
Post: RE: 2024 Playoffs - 1st Round: Los Angeles Clipper...

Also, just to confirm, the only Morris in this series is on the Mavs, correct?
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 133 5,851 04-19-2024, 11:05 AM
    Thread: 2024 Playoffs - 1st Round: Los Angeles Clippers - Dallas Mavericks
Post: RE: 2024 Playoffs - 1st Round: Los Angeles Clipper...

Interesting comment about Zubac and his importance to the Clip's defense. The new look Mavs will put even more pressure on him, even in drop coverage, with the presence of Gaff and Dlive. Does he step...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 133 5,851 04-19-2024, 11:04 AM
    Thread: AROUND the NBA: PHI To File Grievance Over Officiating
Post: RE: AROUND the NBA: Nets Hire Jordi Fernandez As C...

I don't know where else to ask this... Once GSW won their first small ball championship, there seemed to be a surge toward 5-out, 3pt heavy offenses. Even the Mavs, until recently, seemed bought in...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 6,228 536,912 04-16-2024, 03:10 PM
    Thread: MAVS NEWS: Luka Wins Community Cares Award! | DLive's Mom Passes Away
Post: RE: MAVS NEWS: Luka's MVP Case | DLive's Mom Passe...

Chicagojk Wrote: (04-16-2024, 02:36 PM) -- Lively back at practice today. -- Confirmed? Great News!
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 7,627 708,781 04-16-2024, 02:49 PM
    Thread: MAVS NEWS: Luka Wins Community Cares Award! | DLive's Mom Passes Away
Post: RE: MAVS NEWS: Luka's MVP Case | DLive's Mom Passe...

Tough news about Lively's mom. I lost mine when I was in my 60s and it hurt, so losing his mom while he's just 20 has got to leave a big hole. Regarding the Clips... Do we just automatically dum...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 7,627 708,781 04-15-2024, 12:21 PM
    Thread: MAVS NEWS: Luka Wins Community Cares Award! | DLive's Mom Passes Away
Post: RE: MAVS NEWS: Luka's MVP Case | Mavs Clinch Playo...

I might point out that DAL has beaten the #2 and both #3 defensive teams in the last few weeks. And the LACs are nowhere close in rating for either offense or defense.
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 7,627 708,781 04-12-2024, 03:22 PM
    Thread: Trade & FA 2023-24: OKC The Favorite For Nic Claxton Should He Leave BRK
Post: RE: Trade & FA 2023-24: Barring Finals Run, Donova...

DAL gave Hardy the keys during the summer league and he failed to impress. Poor shooting percentage, poor decision making, although showing lots of athleticism. Never seemed to rise above that early i...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 10,689 830,570 04-12-2024, 10:45 AM
    Thread: MAVS NEWS: Luka Wins Community Cares Award! | DLive's Mom Passes Away
Post: RE: MAVS NEWS: Luka's MVP Case | Mavs Clinch Playo...

LukaMVP Wrote: (04-12-2024, 02:21 AM) -- Daniel and PJ will continue to perform in the playoffs. their significance will be even more visible come playoffs where games are generally more physical tha...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 7,627 708,781 04-12-2024, 09:29 AM
    Thread: Trade & FA 2023-24: OKC The Favorite For Nic Claxton Should He Leave BRK
Post: RE: Trade & FA 2023-24: Barring Finals Run, Donova...

Was looking at the draft order, pre-lottery, because I was wondering how many picks OKC has since they are starting to get keep-able talent developed. My thought was maybe a pick would be available if...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 10,689 830,570 04-11-2024, 03:45 PM
    Thread: Small-Ball Antidote???
Post: RE: Small-Ball Antidote???

I think MIN and DEN are the biggest hurdles for DAL this year. MIN because they are BIG. KAT, Gober, Naz-Reid, Garza and Miller give them a lot of depth at C/PF. Gave DAL problems all year. But DAL...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 29 910 04-11-2024, 01:49 PM
    Thread: Small-Ball Antidote???
Post: RE: Small-Ball Antidote???

KillerLeft Wrote: (04-10-2024, 01:46 PM) -- The Mavs will 100% see some centerless basketball against the clippers in the first round. Lou is a target coach, so the flipside is that he hates switchin...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 29 910 04-11-2024, 11:39 AM
    Thread: MAVS NEWS: Luka Wins Community Cares Award! | DLive's Mom Passes Away
Post: RE: MAVS NEWS: Luka's MVP Case | Mavs Clinch Playo...

MFFL Wrote: (04-11-2024, 08:30 AM) -- They had the most difficult path the last time they won a championship. Steel sharpens steel. -- 2010-11 Dal finished 57-25, same as defending champion LALs, b...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 7,627 708,781 04-11-2024, 10:58 AM
    Thread: MAVS NEWS: Luka Wins Community Cares Award! | DLive's Mom Passes Away
Post: RE: MAVS NEWS: Luka's MVP Case | Mavs Clinch Playo...

RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: (04-10-2024, 10:13 PM) -- MacMahon] Mavs are 16-2 over an 18-game span for the first time since their championship season in 2011, per @ESPNStatsInfo. For all of the big numbe...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 7,627 708,781 04-11-2024, 10:34 AM
    Thread: MAVS NEWS: Luka Wins Community Cares Award! | DLive's Mom Passes Away
Post: RE: MAVS NEWS: Luka's MVP Case | Mavs Clinch Playo...

Listening to a couple different shows on NBA radio while driving today. Both were discussing how Luka has upped his visibility in the MVP race. One was talking about how Luka/Kyrie was the most skille...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 7,627 708,781 04-10-2024, 03:11 PM
    Thread: What happened? A diagnosis
Post: RE: What happened? A diagnosis

These guys have lives off the court, too. Basketball is certainly their primary focus, but other non-game distractions pop up during the season. Like having your first kid. Losing a loved one. Contrac...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 40 2,455 04-10-2024, 03:03 PM
    Thread: Game 80: Dallas Mavericks (49-30) vs. Miami Heat (44-35)
Post: RE: Game 80: Dallas Mavericks (49-30) vs. Miami He...

FWIW, Miami played ATL last night and won a 2OT game, so they are definitely not rested. DAL probably beat them back to town.
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 58 1,831 04-10-2024, 02:55 PM
    Thread: Trade & FA 2023-24: OKC The Favorite For Nic Claxton Should He Leave BRK
Post: RE: Trade & FA 2023-24: Barring Finals Run, Donova...

F Gump Wrote: (04-10-2024, 12:48 PM) -- The bigger problem imo is the idea that LAC would be interested in trading PG at all, and for that package. That sure seems unrealistic to me. -- Personally,...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 10,689 830,570 04-10-2024, 02:51 PM
    Thread: Game 78: Houston Rockets (38-39) vs. Dallas Mavericks (47-30)
Post: RE: Game 78: Houston Rockets (38-39) vs. Dallas Ma...

Feels like, starting several games back, that Luka finally realizes he has a competent team around him that can take advantage of the attention he draws. He seems happier and enjoying the game again a...
michaeltex Dallas Mavericks and the NBA 55 2,219 04-08-2024, 11:21 AM