RS 23/24 - Mavs @ Thunder (Thursd., 10PMEST)

[Dirk]

Terrible scheduling strikes again.

Will Luka play?

Will Wilt's record be broken?

[dirkforpres]

So disappointing that the schedule worked out like this, but it is what it is... At least its only a short drive north.

Hopefully Luka plays if for nothing else, to keep Tim off the floor and prevent him from shooting us out of the game.

My prediction is that he plays, Gaff breaks the record in 2Q, but the Mavs lose. I just think Daigneault will coach circles around Kidd

[ChipotleWest]

We had a better chance of losing with everyone healthy than winning, now that Luka isn't right just chalk it up to an L.

[Michaellam1987]

If we can continue our dominance inside the paint, with Exum start with Irving in the backcourt, we still have some chances to defeat OKC

[tleikheen]

IMavs arent going anywhere in the playoffs if some Mavs fans think they'll lose every game without Luka.

I think Kyrie ,Dante ,DJJ, PJ,Gaff will scramble all over the court AND you'll see good passing .Passing the ball does win games in the NBA. 6th,7th,8th guys will be Lively,Green,ThJ with Maxi at the 9th because OKC plays small. If Kidd uses a 10th man maybe Hardy gets a few minutes.
The key will be to keep the big men going without Luka . Lively will be up for Holmgren and Gaff will look to manhandle him.
Dante and DJJ and Green have big challenges going against Shai and JDub.
Mavs can win this game because OKC usually has troubles against bigger teams ,they can get bullied

[ChipotleWest]

IMavs arent going anywhere in the playoffs if some Mavs fans think they'll lose every game without Luka.

If they were a play-in team you'd be correct. This is the #2 seed in the West in their house.

[Apz]

Without luka they probably lose. But if he plays im not that worried. However, tight harmstring, then on a plane right away. I doubt he plays

[tleikheen]

OK with Luka out is it Kyrie and Dante starting in the backcourt , Dante will be PG and Kyrie SG and keep the defensive wings (DJJ & PJ) paired with Gaff starting.

Tonight sets the tone and if Lively and Gafford can get 8 blocks plus . Will Shai test out Lively and Gafford tonight.

[dirkules_41]

Timmy going for 45. Certain win.

[41Dirk41]

Interesting game... Hard for sure but we have ours chances.

[Dan1970]

Powell is well rested. He is going for 30 points and 15 rebounds tonight.

[ChipotleWest]

Sit out the rest of the season and playoffs Luka, we got this.

[kacey ring]

You have to believe. Mavs upset win by 5 pts.

[GermanFan120]

Keep feeding our big guys, we win this game easy.

[daoneandonly]

The streak.....




Is over

Was hoping he'd do it

[tleikheen]

Daoneandonly probably happy green is hurt ,he hates him so much

[joesha1698]

OKC isnt some juggernaut. The Mavs have won this year without Luka versus some decent teams. We have more than enough talent, we just have to execute on both sides of the ball. I expect a competitive game.

[tleikheen]

Not looking good for THJ ,he needs to regroup right now

[tleikheen]

4 bad passes to the Centers ,thats a problem so far

[joesha1698]

Maxi is terrible getting to defensive rebounds.