04-28-2024, 08:48 PM
Had the game on delay and fast forwarded through most of the 1st half. Almost turned the game off before that Mavs run in the 3rd quarter.
Such a painful, painful loss..but we knew coming in that the series won't be easy. That shot by PG at the corner - thats the game right there, he misses that we probably win that game.
Playing Luka almost 48 mins..they are not doing him any favors asking to guard James Harden, especially with the 5 fouls and the knee. A big reason for playing him the entire game is we get absolutely nothing from Dante Exum, whose slow trigger caused him to pass up some open looks. Compare that say, to Norman Powell who is ready to shoot every time. Take Luka out and Mavs cannot stay afloat, regardless of him playing well below is playoff standards.
Having said that, we won't win a playoff series where James Harden is outplaying Luka. Kyrie's brilliance won't be enough, we need Luka to be Luka. If we cant beat the Clippers with this team, we probably never will. We need him to show that he is the best player in this series, Mavs will go as far as Luka takes them.
Its just the first round, but these next two games will either make or break his legacy. I have my doubts, but I hope he comes through.
Such a painful, painful loss..but we knew coming in that the series won't be easy. That shot by PG at the corner - thats the game right there, he misses that we probably win that game.
Playing Luka almost 48 mins..they are not doing him any favors asking to guard James Harden, especially with the 5 fouls and the knee. A big reason for playing him the entire game is we get absolutely nothing from Dante Exum, whose slow trigger caused him to pass up some open looks. Compare that say, to Norman Powell who is ready to shoot every time. Take Luka out and Mavs cannot stay afloat, regardless of him playing well below is playoff standards.
Having said that, we won't win a playoff series where James Harden is outplaying Luka. Kyrie's brilliance won't be enough, we need Luka to be Luka. If we cant beat the Clippers with this team, we probably never will. We need him to show that he is the best player in this series, Mavs will go as far as Luka takes them.
Its just the first round, but these next two games will either make or break his legacy. I have my doubts, but I hope he comes through.