(05-15-2024, 06:54 PM)BigDirk41 Wrote: Did anyone see the Nuggets coach completely change the way their game was being officiated last night by walking on the court and getting an immediate technical. 3 charges in a row were called on the TWolves right after. I really wish Kidd had that in him for his team.

(05-15-2024, 07:34 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I wish that sometimes, too. To play Devil's advocate, it means more when it's a championship coach doing it. 

As maligned as Carlisle was around here, we took his rep for granted, I think. Kidd is still finding his way.

(05-16-2024, 02:24 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: @_abigaiiiil
Prior to Game 5 it was reported that Luka Doncic has been enduring pain beyond comprehension.

“If this were the regular season Luka would’ve been shut down for a least 2 weeks. Luka has been getting 2-3 hours of intense therapy daily.”

- Right knee sprain
- Left knee soreness
- Back soreness
- Left achilles soreness (for 4 months)

Say what you want about him. But he is giving this Playoff run everything he physically can. And I love him for that. No matter what.

(05-16-2024, 09:43 AM)mvossman Wrote: I wonder if this experience will alter his mindset regarding playing during the offseason.

(05-15-2024, 06:19 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: If I remember it correctly Daigneault was complaining about screens. Wasn't happy with the lack of contact and the inabilty to create space for their ballhandlers.

(05-16-2024, 11:07 AM)fifteenth Wrote: Hopefully no more offseason play, drop a little more weight, and his new, better team allows him to play closer to the 30 min per night than 40 per night during the regular season.

(05-17-2024, 09:46 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: https://twitter.com/bball_mania/status/1791293049802494354

@bball_mania
Dereck Lively II Mic’d Up vs OKC in Game 3

Listen in to the best of Dereck on the mic in game 3!


I can't believe this kid is a rookie. The amount of walls I'd run through for this guy if he was my center. Look at those call outs!

(05-17-2024, 09:46 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: https://twitter.com/bball_mania/status/1791293049802494354

@bball_mania
Dereck Lively II Mic’d Up vs OKC in Game 3

Listen in to the best of Dereck on the mic in game 3!


I can't believe this kid is a rookie. The amount of walls I'd run through for this guy if he was my center. Look at those call outs!

(05-17-2024, 09:54 AM)Reunion Mav Wrote: It all comes so naturally to him and I assume he’s making good defensive calls. That is so important. Josh is listening too. Good defense doesn’t happen without someone literally captaining the floor and players listening. 
Good post!

(05-17-2024, 10:01 AM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: Two factors here - 1) As I've said since the summer league last year, this young man's learning curve BBIQ is off the charts - we're talking 99th percentile; and 2) his mentor is Tyson Chandler, the freaking Yoda of defensive captaining. 

Something that I feel has been completely ignored over the past three months - with the acquisition of Kyrie - then Lively - then PJ, I believe that the entire narrative of "the clock is ticking for the Mavs to put a team around Luka so he doesn't demand a trade" is absolutely six feet under. How freaking **********HUGE********** is that?

(05-17-2024, 04:30 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: @jxlorenzi
Mark Daigneault was asked about what the Thunder might do with the fifth starter slot that saw Josh Giddey be swapped out last game.

“I know what I plan to do, but I don’t talk about lineups and rotations heading into the game.”

(05-17-2024, 04:54 PM)mvossman Wrote: I really think they should start Lively in anticipation of Giddey starting on the bench.  He has been much more effective against a true 5 out offense.