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RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
(01-15-2024, 03:22 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: You and I both might’ve trumped too soon.
It looked good on defense in the first quarter!
Pelicans are forcing Kleber-Lively to switch. Allowing Zion to attack Lively.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - KillerLeft - 01-15-2024
Williams’ finishing inside is painfully bad.
(01-15-2024, 03:24 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Pelicans are forcing Kleber-Lively to switch. Allowing Zion to attack Lively.
Seems like he’s killing everyone this quarter.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
- THJ miracle 3s keeping the Mavs in the game.
- Kyrie with some really weird mistakes. Probably my pick for best handles of all time but today he has Dampier-hands.
- Williams lateral quickness is so freaking bad that it almost has to be injury related.
Lively looks almost as slow as Williams. Also injury related? What is going on with the Mavs. Almost like players lose their athleticism when they join the Mavs.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - Chicagojk - 01-15-2024
Man oh man, Grant may be losing a rotation spot. Just totally lost Jonas for a dunk.
Also think Seth has really been a disappointment. His time was there for the taking for Jaden. Jaden hasn’t knocked it our of the park though.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - KillerLeft - 01-15-2024
Wow, total domination by the Mavs in the first quarter, and then the 2nd equally dominated by the Pelicans, resulting in 0-0 at half. Bananas.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - Chicagojk - 01-15-2024
Tied game at the half. This just feels like a game where the Mavs shots get cold in the second half and the Pelicans pull away.
Man, I am just so disappointed in grant. Can't stay in front of anyone and has a few mental mistakes on rotations each game. It is almost to a point where you can't play him right now. If he keeps playing like this, he is going to find himself outside the regular rotation.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
Pelicans get easy looks in the paint. Mavs rely on contested jumpshots. The difference in shot quality is going to decide the game if things don't change in the 2nd half. THJ hero ball is nice when it works but it shouldn't be the go to offense.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - KillerLeft - 01-15-2024
Dumb cut by green there. Lively was already occupying the paint.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - Mavs2021 - 01-15-2024
LMAO. For once the Mavs play an early game and I missed most of it. LOL.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
Lively-Kleber spacing is off. Maxi is struggling with his shot. Lively isn't nearly as good when it comes to the hand off/screen stuff as Powell. Zion's biggest weakness is defense but with lineups like this he can hide on Kleber.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
Mavs offensive scheme is injured. Backup plan for Luka hero ball is Kyrie/THJ hero ball but they aren't as good and that basically takes everyone else out of the game. No double teams. No traps. No open looks for the role players.
But I am sure the coach is watching...
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
Considering that the average Mavs possession ends with a 30ft three from THJ it's impressive that they are only down 7.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - KillerLeft - 01-15-2024
(01-15-2024, 04:29 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: Mavs offensive scheme is injured. Backup plan for Luka hero ball is Kyrie/THJ hero ball but they aren't as good and that basically takes everyone else out of the game. No double teams. No traps. No open looks for the role players.
But I am sure the coach is watching...
Yeah, I am basically back to wondering how Kidd has a job.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
At least the rest of the guys are hustling and creating extra possessions for THJ and Kyrie.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - KillerLeft - 01-15-2024
Dallas continues to thrive in clutch games, and this one falls into the comeback column, too.
(01-15-2024, 05:05 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Dallas continues to thrive in clutch games, and this one falls into the comeback column, too.
Typed too soon on this one???
Horrible pump fake and shot from Williams.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - KillerLeft - 01-15-2024
Looks like Kleber coming back in. I think that’s wise.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
Hack-a-Zion. And it works.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - KillerLeft - 01-15-2024
Hack-a-Zion with the chance to tie is BOLD
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - dirkfansince1998 - 01-15-2024
(01-15-2024, 05:09 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Hack-a-Zion with the chance to tie is BOLD
Probably more about the level of trust in their own defense.
RE: Game 41: New Orleans Pelicans (24-16) at Dallas Mavericks (23-17) - Winter - 01-15-2024
You just never know about these guys.