RD 1 GAME #2: MAVS [0-1] @ LAC [1-0]—TUES 4/23 7 PM, TNT

KL2 · Post #21 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:17 am

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He’s checked all the boxes to get back on the court. The medical team has done a wonderful job getting him there.

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madmaxmedia · Post #22 » by **madmaxmedia** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:21 am

MartinToVaught · Post #23 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:27 am

This game's officiating is already looking even more one-sided than the last one. The league wants Luka to win so bad, it's insane.

KL2 · Post #24 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:28 am

It’ll be a 5 hour game with all the whistles so far.

MartinToVaught · Post #25 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:31 am

Is Lue ever going to realize that Theis needs to be playing instead of Plumlee?

KL2 · Post #26 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:32 am

Leonard looks to be moving ok and active on the defensive end. His 2 shots have been good looks but clanked badly. It’ll take more than a game to get some rhythm again.

KL2 · Post #27 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:39 am

What a lifeless start. No energy whatsoever.

You knew Dallas would come out swinging. Clippers have yet to respond.

MartinToVaught · Post #28 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:42 am

I wish I could say I was shocked at how awful they've looked to start, but this is how the Clippers have looked for most of the year. Lazy stagnant iso-chucking and the usual terrible coaching from Lue (sticking with Plumlee). Last game was an extreme outlier. They need to wake up fast.

LamarWho · Post #29 » by **LamarWho** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:52 am

Matinee game type of start. Good news we are only down by 4.

MartinToVaught · Post #30 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:58 am

Okay Norm!

wakelaunch1 · Post #31 » by **wakelaunch1** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:02 am

this team is a mess. Kawhi is pretty much worthless right now. Spacing is awful. Way to many careless turnovers by almost everyone.

MartinToVaught · Post #32 » by **MartinToVaught** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:05 am

wakelaunch1 wrote:Kawhi is pretty much worthless right now.

Worst part is that we're forcing it to a hobbled Kawhi because he's the "star" rather than just continuing to play through Zu, who the Mavs have no answer for. Getting very tiresome how hierarchies and egos decide everything on this team instead of actual results.

KL2 · Post #33 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:10 am

Not surprised by Leonard’s poor shooting. But Zu, Mann, and Westbrook are struggling too.

Gotta keep it close and hope the 2nd half is a whole lot better.

LamarWho · Post #34 » by **LamarWho** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:12 am

We need Harden and PG to start cooking to have a chance in this game. Kawhi looks like he's still in rehab mode.

KL2 · Post #35 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:19 am

PG with 3 fouls. Ouch.

Lucky to be down only 4.

wakelaunch1 · Post #36 » by **wakelaunch1** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:24 am

We need Mann to be more aggressive attacking the basket. Cant have Powell being the only one moving without the ball. This offense is so stagnant.

KL2 · Post #37 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:28 am

It’ll be interesting to see what adjustments Lue makes.

LamarWho · Post #38 » by **LamarWho** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:28 am

So far we have looked exactly like that post grammy trip team. Thank god Dallas isn't playing that well either.

esqtvd · Post #39 » by **esqtvd** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:38 am

Kawhi already played 12 minutes
so far, I liked my plan better. ;-)

nobody's playing particularly bad or well
like two fighters circling each other

KL2 · Post #40 » by **KL2** » Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:47 am

Zu and Mann look like they’re playing their first playoff game. wtf.

Leonard all ready looks better.