Game 54: Washington Wizards (9-43) vs. Dallas Mavericks (30-23)

[SleepingHero]

[Chicagojk]

It will be an interesting game. I assume we will not see prime time Luka to begin the game. The Wizards stink so the Mavs should role. The Wizards did compete hard against a wounded Sixer team and Boston the last two games. So maybe they have that fight for a bit. Hit them in the mouth early. I predict a slow start. Lets see if Dallas can find their groove and get going.

Next two games are important. Would be nice to go into the all star break on a win streak and positioned well leading into a big game against the Suns after the break.

[MaxiThreeba]

[SleepingHero]

Brad Townsend (@townbrad)
I’m hearing that new Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont will meet in person with Mavs employees for the first time and tonight attend his first game as governor when the Mavericks host Washington @AACenter.

[JamesConway912]

Will Lively be available to play? I wonder of they’ll start PJ already.

[speedkilz88]

Brad Townsend
@townbrad
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4m
Only Lively and Exum are out, Kidd says.

[Jmaciscool]

Beware, Rishaun Holmes revenge game incoming

~16 mins
2 points
1 rebound
3 fouls

[loki]

Beware, Rishaun Holmes revenge game incoming

~16 mins
2 points
1 rebound
3 fouls

You underestimate his power. Only a Wizard deals in push shots.

[SleepingHero]

Beware, Rishaun Holmes revenge game incoming

~16 mins
2 points
1 rebound
3 fouls

I'm actually a bit worried of a motivated Holmes game. This seems like the perfect opportunity where Holmes turns back the clock and drops 15 and 15 in 25 minutes.

[JamesConway912]

Starters

Irving 
Green
Doncic
Washington 
Gafford

[SleepingHero]

Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA)
Lineup alert: Mavs will start Doncic, Irving, Green, Washington, Gafford on Monday.

[dirkfansince1998]

Love the effort. Hate the decision making and lack of focus. I guess Gafford is extra motivated. Trying to do a little bit too much.

[SleepingHero]

So after watching a bunch of Wizards game's and reading Wizard fan forums, Gaffords worst part of his game is his lack of touch around the rim, especially on hook shots.

Mavs offense looks ice cold right now. Gotta keep attacking. Luka settling a lot for 3s. Kyrie thankfully his hitting his shots.

[KillerLeft]

Love the effort. Hate the decision making and lack of focus. I guess Gafford is extra motivated. Trying to do a little bit too much.

Someone should tell him he’s allowed to pass.

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That was some wild ass, unfocused basketball from both teams.

[SleepingHero]

What is this THJ/Kyrie/Luka lineup right now

[SleepingHero]

Incredible how lazy Luka is in these type of games. Great block though

[dirkfansince1998]

Someone should tell him he’s allowed to pass.

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That was some wild ass, unfocused basketball from both teams.

Don't think that is going to happen. Traditional bigmen mentality. If you get the rebound it's your shot. His assist numbers are pathetic for a player with his amount of touches/usage.

[Mavs2021]

So after watching a bunch of Wizards game's and reading Wizard fan forums, Gaffords worst part of his game is his lack of touch around the rim, especially on hook shots.

Mavs offense looks ice cold right now. Gotta keep attacking. Luka settling a lot for 3s. Kyrie thankfully his hitting his shots.

The Mavs cooled off the crowd sufficiently for now.

[SleepingHero]

Basically everyone but Gafford and Kyrie look like they don't really care about the game. Very lazy. Feels like the team thought they could sleep walk through this one.

[donzingis38]

Here we go again with Luka's complaining. It's going to be one of those games..