GAME 17 DIRKIE: Winner KP (52%) | Runner-ups DFS (21%) & Maxi (17%)

[Kammrath]

But I think Finney-Smith‘s defense on Paul George was consistently great for 49 (49!!!) minutes, And this is exactly the type of performance from him that goes overlooked so often

No need to be exaggerating. It was 48 mins, 50 seconds.

[cow]

I'm having a tough time with this one between DFS and KP. Hate DFS's (edit: 3 pt) shooting and rebounding, LOVED his defense on PG13! Liked KP's offense and mostly his defense, hated his 7 Rebs, and all other stats. Cow is right even though I gave him a hard time about it, KP needs to be stronger with the ball. Refs also have no reason to swallow their whistle when all the Clippers hang on his arms though.

I just get frustrated with KP.  That sequence in overtime where he tipped a rebound to himself, dribble penetrated to the block and hit that turn around jumper is the glimpse I want to see more of.  His post game is so weird.  Most of the time he gains no ground and just faces up with a defender in his jersey and shoots a jumper.  I know he can do so much more as evidenced in that sequence above.

[burekemde]

Team performance. Luka is the captain, we don't win this game without him. He drew double teams all game long, that the team benefited from, yet he scored many points as well. KP is playing really well and deserves it just as much. I love the idea of playing DFS for big minutes. He also needs game time to get his shot going, and the more he plays, the better is our defense.

[embellisher]

All four nominees are deserving, but I'm giving this one to Maxi. Tenacious D, especially in the fourth, and facilitating as well.

[ItsGoTime]

All four nominees are deserving, but I'm giving this one to Maxi. Tenacious D, especially in the fourth, and facilitating as well.

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[ThisIStheYear]

Zinger deserved the Dirkie and has my vote.  He did a good job on D and made plays on offense. But, despite his injury, this was the quickest I’ve seen Luka this year.  Maybe the rest did him some good, or I think he just hates the Clippers.

[Kammrath]

But, despite his injury, this was the quickest I’ve seen Luka this year.

Yep, 100%. Closest he has looked to his "good" self. Really encouraging.

[Chicagojk]

I would give it to KP, but of the four names listed I like them as the closing group most nights with Jalen.    It would be nice to have a similar player but a little different to play the Non Kleber minutes.   Someone like Bobby Portis type.   Hardaway will finish some games.    

But I think if the Mavs find another big man who can be productive for 20-25 minutes then you are starting to see a path to a pretty good group.

[embellisher]

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 wondered who would do this first!

[mvossman]

I would give it to KP, but of the four names listed I like them as the closing group most nights with Jalen.    It would be nice to have a similar player but a little different to play the Non Kleber minutes.   Someone like Bobby Portis type.   Hardaway will finish some games.    

But I think if the Mavs find another big man who can be productive for 20-25 minutes then you are starting to see a path to a pretty good group.

I'm still holding out hope for a WCS/Green for Theis trade.  I would probably throw in a second if necessary.

[Tyler]

Looking at the boxscore one more time, that 8/9/6 line by Maxi with 2 steals and a block is something else. So glad to have him back.

[fifteenth]

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Nay, we are but, men. Rock!

[ClutchDirk]

Unicorn...best stretch as a Mav IMO...

[SleepingHero]

Luka for that 15 point 3rd quarter explosion that seemingly woke up the entire team and put them in the drivers seat.

[Kammrath]