Game 67: Dallas Mavericks (38-28) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (45-20)

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

We are getting royally screwed. No foul call after Ky gets killed and they win the challenge leading to pints.

[SleepingHero]

2 quick make up calls after that blatant missed call there.

[Chicagojk]

Nice half by Mavs. We will see if they lose their legs in the second half.

OKC has made 10 threes. To be down only two is a small win.

[SleepingHero]

All things considered, Mavs are right there.

I'm fearful for a sluggish 3rd where OKC pulls away. So far the Mavs need to find their 3. Basically only Kyrie is scoring from there. THJ too hot/cold. Hardy is deciding to take the hardest mid range shots possible. PJ has been cold from distance.

If we can get like 1 more guy to score a bit more it'd be much nicer.

These refs are horrific. I'm glad that one dude gave us 2 make up calls after the obvious BS.

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

Jalen Williams just shoving PJ multiple times on his drive to the hoop.

[SleepingHero]

Now Gafford goes down.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

[KillerLeft]

Injuries are a problem this year. Bad luck, or do they need a better training staff?

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

Phew. Green and Gafford both seeming to go down non-contact and my mind immediately lept to “Achilles,” both times.

[Chicagojk]

Gafford looks like he rolled an ankle. Two turnovers in a row. Rob’s my not a good idea to throw him the ball running the lane on a fast break or ask him to create off the dribble inside. Hope he can continue as Lively has been quiet tonight.

As good as PJ does some things, he just needs to be better scoring. I like how he is driving more than just shooting threes but even those aren’t going tonight

[KillerLeft]

Glad Gafford is OK. He is playing great!

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Can't stop SGA.

[KillerLeft]

Man, they look a little out of sorts right now, but you can’t say the Mavs aren’t playing hard. This doesn’t look like the second night of a back to back to me.

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Two great defensive possessions in a row from Hardaway.

The worst thing about this half, so far, is Kyrie Irving playing point guard. It’s not that he can’t do it, obviously, but he just doesn’t have very much chemistry running point with this team. I hate to be silver lining guy all the time, but Luka missing a little bit of time might help in this area, as long as it isn’t too much time.

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

Can't stop 

 The NBA can curb some of the offense by not calling fouls when players lean into the defender like SGA did to Lively. Lively had basically stopped and SGA dipped in last second. Luka did the same thing last game too and I didn’t like that call either.

[Chicagojk]

Mavs playing tough. Sloppy though. I thought the came was getting away from them but they cut it back to 6. Still in Danger territory. Not sure how they can stay within reach when Kyrie sits though.

Nice touch by Lively. Good to see him aggressive.

[SleepingHero]

THJ defense actually was great there.

PLEASE MORE OF THAT!

[HoosierDaddyKid]

 The NBA can curb some of the offense by not calling fouls when players lean into the defender like SGA did to Lively. Lively had basically stopped and SGA dipped in last second. Luka did the same thing last game too and I didn’t like that call either.

Those are called superstar calls for a reason. But I get what you're sayin.

[dirkfansince1998]

Mavs getting a few breaks right now. Maxi probably with a backcourt violation. Lively could have been called for a goaltend.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

They won't win unless Kyrie gets some help from somebody.

[dirkfansince1998]

Cason Wallace is insanely good as an on ball defender.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Mavs looking like a mash unit. Now Exum goes down.