GAME 11: DAL (6-5) @ MIL (9-4) | 109-112 loss

[Kammrath]

[DrMav]

Apparently the Unicorn-less preseason beatings didn’t convince him, so now with KP back it’s time to show Giannis what he missed out on. Must win game.

[bodhisattva]

Both teams on winning streaks. Porzingis owned Giannis even back in his Knicks days and Luka had Jrue on skates multiple times in last 2 seasons. Also preseason. If we look anything like we did against Charlotte it should be a beat down. Weird to say with 4 guys out.

[pompelmo]

We beat One-Trick-Pony Regular-Season-Reps guy Budenholzer every time. He is lucky that we'll be missing both Maxi and Dorian. Still, Rick knows how to keep Giannis in check, and neither Budenholzer nor Giannis have the BBIQ to come up with a solution.

[BolsDamols]

We beat One-Trick-Pony Regular-Season-Reps guy Budenholzer every time

[KillerLeft]

As long as they can get back and set up the defense quickly enough, the bigger front line of the Mavs should help against Milwaukee.

[ClutchDirk]

I'm excited to watch our defense stifle another opponent...KP made sure he was in game shape when he returned with little rust...Luka is the clear MVP since he is actually playing great defense so far plus his usual great offense as usual...also we should see more of future rotation contributor Green due to players being out...

https://media.giphy.com/media/3ohc1aLkkN.../giphy.gif

[StepBackJay]

Must win game

[LukTheShadow]

https://twitter.com/kporzee/status/13501...44676?s=20

[Jym]

Must win game.

Truth

[haveitall]

I am from NYC metro and a Maverick fan.  In 2015 I went to see the Knicks Mavs game in MSG and Porzingis was incredible, just made so many shots.  Dirk was playing well also.  I can't believe that Porzingis is second best on this team in 2021.  Also fan of Hardaway.  Killer trade.

Dirk shooting free throws, with KP on the Knicks, taken with cell phone

[dirkfansince1998]

Really hope that some of the Bucks players have an off game. So far they are shooting 41.3% from 3 as a team (2nd in the league).
Compared to last season the roles are reversed. Bucks have by far the best offense in the league but aren´t as good on defense. Mavs have the 2nd best defense in the league but only rank 16th in offensive rating.

[KillerLeft]

Seems like a tall order for the Mavs to beat Milwaukee, an actual contender, with 5 of their top 9 missing. 

I'm hoping for the best, but I won't be too upset if it doesn't work out.

[Kammrath]

Dang, Mavs have dropped to 7.5 pt dogs in Vegas. The money is much preferring the Bucks.

[SleepingHero]

I am from NYC metro and a Maverick fan.  In 2015 I went to see the Knicks Mavs game in MSG and Porzingis was incredible, just made so many shots.  Dirk was playing well also.  I can't believe that Porzingis is second best on this team in 2021.  Also fan of Hardaway.  Killer trade.

Dirk shooting free throws, with KP on the Knicks, taken with cell phone

That's a legendary game. I remember Dirk absolutely lighting up KP to start and then KP almost singlehandedly bringing the Knicks back in the 4th. Great momento to have of that one.

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Dang, Mavs have dropped to 7.5 pt dogs in Vegas. The money is much preferring the Bucks.

Hard to blame Vegas. Mavs still without 5 of our core rotation players.

[cow]

Mavs by 20.

[Hypermav]

Giannis will try to out MVP Luka tonight.  I hope they frustrate him with the Great Wall of Porzingistein.

[Reunion Mav Old]

https://twitter.com/kporzee/status/13501...44676?s=20

This so reminds me of Dirk, "Game Day!" camel style.

[Hypermav]

Wes Iwundu, I got my popcorn ready.

[cow]

Wes Iwundu, I got my popcorn ready.

If it's in a bowl about the same size as a basketball rim, your popcorn will be safe from Wes.