GAME 4: DAL (2-2) vs. UTA (2-2)| 99-100 loss.

[dirkfansince1998]

Will the other guys start to play if Kidd benches Luka. Feels like they are taking a day off.

[SleepingHero]

STEP BACK JACK LUKA

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Basically only Luka can score the ball.

[dirkfansince1998]

Down 12. Shooting 30% from the floor. 21% from 3. Not over. Mavs are creating the same looks that won them the last two games. Just cannot throw it into the ocean.

[Kammrath]

The team (not Luka) is 3-20 on threes.....not going to win any games at that clip.

[BoredAssistant]

I give Utah credit for staying put when Brunson does his spinning particle move but he seemed like he is starting to get a good feel for what to do.

[MaxiThreeba]

7-30 shooting and 3-20 from deep.  That’s the numbers from the same guys that played without Luka for three games.  

The Jazz full court pickup has definitely had an effect.  

Still very disappointing to see the confidence and swagger from “the others” has just disappeared while Luka has to carry.

They need to find that rhythm.  Lucky to be down 12 and Kidd has out coached Snyder all series so hopefully he does that again at halftime.

[Chicagojk]

Jazz playing well.  This is do or die for them.  Mavs need to have a good third quarter so they sweat a little in the fourth.

I thought Whiteside play early with a few blocks was a catalyst to a Jazz run.   Mavs getting Ok looks but the ball movement isn't as crisp as it has been.   

Jalen needs to shoot a higher percentage and the Mavs really need Dinwiddie to show up.   A zero in the first half.   It would also be nice to get hot from three soon.

Lets see how they respond.  I was expecting a real tough Jazz game today.

[Jommybone]

Jazz get 22 FTs in a half, and we’re still within striking range. 

Mavs brick 19 of their 24 threes and we’re still within striking range. 

Jazz show no signs of stopping Jalen and Luka from getting to the rim. If shots start falling, Salt Lake sphincters will tighten right up.

[cow]

-Missed free throws
-JB is off
-DFS is invisible
-Maxi in foul trouble
-Dinwiddie terrible
-Way too much Green
-Luka starting to look more comfortable
-Officiating

"Only" down 12

Please go at Clarkson to keep him in foul trouble.  Set picks on Bojan and punish his over aggressiveness.  We can't play much worse on the offensive end.

[Jommybone]

In a half with 36 FTs, Dinwidde gets none. Zebras from DC?

[SleepingHero]

DFS 3!

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LUKA STEP BACK 3!

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THE BULL-OCK FROM THE CORNER!

[BoredAssistant]

BURY THEM

[cow]

Laying wood on Bojan, thanks for reading my texts Kidd.

[SleepingHero]

THEN DODO WITH THE STEAL AND LAY IN 

JUST LIKE THAT THE MAVS HAVE STORMED BACK

[DrMav]

Fantastic start to the quarter!

I moved from our family room back to the bedroom at halftime which is where I watched games 2 and 3, you’re welcome.

[MaxiThreeba]

Hello Mavs!  Good to see you again.  

Pedal down!!

[cow]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODKING

[Jommybone]

DrMav doing his part!!!

[MaxiThreeba]

Fantastic start to the quarter!

I moved from our family room back to the bedroom at halftime which is where I watched games 2 and 3, you’re welcome.

I’m angry you started in the family room!  Come on!

[Jommybone]

Mavs 5/5 from the field this Q.