RS 23/24 - Mavs @ Hornets (Tuesd 7PMEST)

Archx · Post #41 » by **Archx** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:46 am

Maverick41 wrote:Another one of those games where we should have closed the lid on the game in the 3rd but instead left it open by messing around a bit too much on offense. Now Kyrie and Luka have to play the 4th again.

It happens if you have a bum coach. Kidd has no balls to call TO and get them going, instead they'll probably have to play starters in the 4th Q.

dygaction · Post #42 » by **dygaction** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:47 am

dirkules_41 wrote:
dygaction wrote:
joesha1698 wrote:

It looks like this situation was dealt with by the courts. I do not know the details of the issue nor do I know what type of person he is. I guess its up to the Mavs organization to do a character assessment before they bring him in, if thats what they decided to do...not sure we have the salary cap to bring him in unless there was a sign and trade, possibly? Anyway, I would like us to keep our minds open in this regard as we think about bringing in another 3 or 4.

That's what I meant. We were able to get Kyrie at huge discount because of the potential off court issue. Miles Bridges, if signed at a good value, can be another versatile and explosive addition. Also PJ is doing a good job not letting Hornets feel bad today so there could be future deals.

I think flat earth discussions vs potential wife beating and child abuse allegations do need to be looked at differentiated though. Especially with Ky and Luka having young families. Can kill chemistry really quick for a 5th starter level player...

I think flat earth was the least of concerns regarding the potential issues but point taken. Was mainly counting the team chemistry and culture can help young players

ChipotleWest · Post #43 » by **ChipotleWest** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:48 am

Hopefully it's 4th quarter Ky time.

Maverick41 · Post #44 » by **Maverick41** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:51 am

Is Kidd ever gonna realize that you can't play Kyrie, Hardy and THJ at the same time? Defensively, it's laughably bad.

dygaction · Post #45 » by **dygaction** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:52 am

Kyrie, first to stay healthy, second win the game, and third, try to secretly get a season of 25/5/5 with 50/40/90. Currently 25.8/5.0/5.1 @ 49.6/41.0/90.7.

ChipotleWest · Post #46 » by **ChipotleWest** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:54 am

Why is this a game?

dygaction · Post #47 » by **dygaction** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 12:54 am

Maverick41 wrote:Is Kidd ever gonna realize that you can't play Kyrie, Hardy and THJ at the same time? Defensively, it's laughably bad.

with Luka on the bench and Josh Green injury, hard to put on his deadly stretching 5.

BTW, GW is trying to keep Luka on the bench by gifting a T free throw.

dygaction · Post #48 » by **dygaction** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:05 am

Miles Bridges did not match Luka to DJJ's ally ops

Archx · Post #49 » by **Archx** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:12 am

With the OMax 3, game is now complete.

ChipotleWest · Post #50 » by **ChipotleWest** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:14 am

Magic number to clinch top 6 seed: 1

Just one Suns loss or one Pelicans loss, or one more win.

Then I'd be fine if they sat Luka the rest of the regular season.

kacey ring · Post #51 » by **kacey ring** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:34 am

Gafford starting a new streak? He’s up to 16 consecutive made FGs.

12/12 tonight
3/3 vs Rockets
Made his last FG attempt vs Dubs

joesha1698 · Post #52 » by **joesha1698** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 1:50 am

ChipotleWest wrote:Magic number to clinch top 6 seed: 1

Just one Suns loss or one Pelicans loss, or one more win.

Then I'd be fine if they sat Luka the rest of the regular season.

I'll sit my starters in general unless they want to play. (certain players may have thresholds their trying to reach for contract reasons - so i wouldnt make it mandatory but also got to be careful with league rules...maybe start and then rest them most of the last couple of games)

Post #53 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:20 am

Clippers up 15 to start the game, looks like Mavs will clinch today

ChipotleWest · Post #54 » by **ChipotleWest** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:30 am

30-4 Clippers now, the Suns were supposed to be a super team. This is with no Kawhi.

Mavs/Clippers nearly a lock too.

Archx · Post #55 » by **Archx** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:35 am

ChipotleWest wrote:30-4 Clippers now, the Suns were supposed to be a super team. This is with no Kawhi.

Mavs/Clippers nearly a lock too.

I said before the season that Suns will be a joke with no bench. They traded Bridges and Cam for an aging KD. They depleted their bench and rotation by bringing in Beal and traded away Ayton for Nurkic lol.... In times when you checked box score, it looked like Grayson has been their best scorer lol.

Now they have no picks basically, no depth and only old guys who get injured a lot on bad contracts.

ChipotleWest · Post #56 » by **ChipotleWest** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:38 am

If Suns lose Mavs clinch 6 seed
If Suns and Pelicans lose Mavs clinch 5 seed

Michaellam1987 · Post #57 » by **Michaellam1987** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:38 am

LAC has big lead over PHX. Can forget to chase LAC, we can just focus to win 1 more game, and then rest the main guys.

Post #58 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:57 am

36 points game, Mavs clinched.

Maverick41 · Post #59 » by **Maverick41** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:26 am

If we clinch with a PHX loss, just rest all the playoff rotation guys for the remaining games. Let Hardy, Omax, Lawson, Morris, Powell, etc. go nuts and bump their averages.

Post #60 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Apr 10, 2024 3:27 am

Looking at the schedule, Mavs basically clinched the 5th seed, not only the PO, it's over...
Clippers-Mavs for the 3rd time it is...