GAME 26: DAL (18-8) @ MIL (24-4) | 120-116 win

[Kammrath]

[Scott41theMavs]

So frustrating that Wes Matthews is going to crow over the Mavericks.

[DrMav]

It doesn't even feel right to say anymore, but as always, must win game.

[ItsGoTime]

It doesn't even feel right to say anymore, but as always, must win game.

Don't get weak-knee'd about this! Sing it to the moon. It's must win because these guys need to prove that they are good enough, smart enough and doggonit people like them!

[ClutchDirk]

It doesn't even feel right to say anymore, but as always, must win game.

Don't get weak-knee'd about this! Sing it to the moon. It's must win because these guys need to prove that they are good enough, smart enough and doggonit people like them!

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[iolide]

I'm gonna watch cause i want to see how the Mavs respond and how the coaching/players play without their leader. It took them a while to get over the fact that Luka went down vs Miami and they displayed tons of heart. This is where Rick and the coaching staff have to show their true stuff. 

I don't expect a win tho. I think that will be tough to come by these next 5 games, but; its the NBA and any team can beat any team on any given night. So there is that bit of hope!

[Scott41theMavs]

I'm gonna watch cause i want to see how the Mavs respond and how the coaching/players play without their leader. It took them a while to get over the fact that Luka went down vs Miami and they displayed tons of heart. This is where Rick and the coaching staff have to show their true stuff.

I don't expect a win tho. I think that will be tough to come by these next 5 games, but; its the NBA and any team can beat any team on any given night. So there is that bit of hope!

I agree that what to expect from this game is that the Mavs fight hard and show both individual growth and increased team cohesion.

[IamDougieFresh]

This game is winnable with a bit of luck. Double Giannis with Maximus and Littlefoot. Mix in some zone. Let Wesley brick.

[Scott41theMavs]

This game is winnable with a bit of luck. Double Giannis with Maximus and Littlefoot. Mix in some zone. Let Wesley brick.

Who's Littlefoot?

[IamDougieFresh]

Who's Littlefoot?

[Hypermav]

Let's scout Giannis tonight and see if he is worth having on our roster in 2021.

[Benskix2]

Remember how we used to always loose to the Spurs on the nights when Pop would rest Duncan and Parker?  I think teams can take things for granted when a star is missing on the other team and not be as focused.  MAVS WILL WIN THIS GAME!

[BigDirk41]

I don't expect a win. I think we lose by 10-15 tonight.

[Aussiebballer]

Mavs can win the game, if they play great defense on Giannis and shoot 45%+ on 3s.

They will need multiple players to step up and cover Luka's scoring and playmaking.
Wright, Brunson and Curry will need to have awesome games and KP will need to be much more efficient.

So just do that and romp it in

[StepBackJay]

Glad Brunson is getting the start. I think I hate the way to go.

[SleepingHero]

Only time this year I voted against the Mavs winning the game. I just can't see it. Bucks are on their way to winning 20 straight and we have no clear answer to stop the Greek Freak.

I love if they prove me wrong but it'd take a monster effort from every single player.

[mtrot]

It's going to take more than Giannis to beat the Mavs.  Haven't the Rockets lost games in which Harden has scored 40 points or more?

[omahen]

It's going to take more than Giannis to beat the Mavs.  Haven't the Rockets lost games in which Harden has scored 40 points or more?

Milwaukee are way more than Giannis. First they have excellent defense. Second, they have a great team around Giannis. Sort of like our role players, only (mostly) way more experienced. Smart play and very tough defense are the way. Unless of course they go ballistic on offense.

[ClutchDirk]

Mavs win by 7...

[Davevoid]

First time watching Giannis this year, the Bucks lost Brogdon this off-season and somehow didn't miss a single beat. Scheduled L without Luka, so let's get the upset!

Hope to see a lot of Maxi on Giannis, cause he will eat Powell alive...

KP needs to step up in a big way.