RS 18/19 - G32 - Mavs at Portland (Sun, 9 PM EST)

BlueSan · Post #4 » by **BlueSan** » Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:59 pm

Is Luka playing in this one?

Also I dont expect them to win again, but I do hope at least that they play well and youngsters have a good game, so at least we take the positives out of it.
If they lost that would mean 0/6 in last 6 games...

arkuo · Post #5 » by **arkuo** » Sun Dec 23, 2018 6:13 pm

Luka with his hip and Dennis with his knee. Hope the young ones heal quick.

Archx · Post #6 » by **Archx** » Sun Dec 23, 2018 6:38 pm

Haha Dirk.. i think this one is the best yet. You make me laugh each time you post these, good work man

But yea i would also like to know if it's worth staying up all night. Is Luka playing, anyone knows?

Post #7 » by **Dirk** » Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:35 pm

BlueSan wrote:Is Luka playing in this one?

Also I dont expect them to win again, but I do hope at least that they play well and youngsters have a good game, so at least we take the positives out of it.
If they lost that would mean 0/6 in last 6 games...

Seems like the latest update is still from last game saying the injury isn't serious. I think he is fit to play, but the question is more about giving him a break probably. Maybe it'd be a good thing if they gave him a rest even if he was ok to go. 'Schedule loss'. I am sure I am not alone in thinking that he has taken some bad tumbles and with him being so big, it creates an even bigger impression.

Those games with the Suns and Kings really sting. As expected. The games haven't been too bad actually though, they were in all of them... but just not able to finish one or two of them has been really frustrating. I actually keep expecting some kind of blowout, it almost happened yesterday but they pulled it back.

Barea having missed time really hurt and feels like it threw the bench out of whack. Dirk being back --- and while he has not logged many minutes has also contributed negatively thus far. On another note, the losing streak does coincide with DSj missing games. While I don't think he is the reason they've been losing, it certainly will be interesting to see how noticeable of an impact - if any - he makes when he does return.

Despite these losses, these games with Denver, Clippers and Warriors weren't too bad. They competed well and had a chance in any of them. Sucks that no one came through late in the games --- hell, just yesterday... Barnes had a good look to make a go ahead 3.

ducler · Post #8 » by **ducler** » Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:38 pm

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Post #9 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Dec 23, 2018 11:13 pm

Portland is favored by 8 points

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BlueSan · Post #10 » by **BlueSan** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:10 am

Poor Brunson who ll have to guard Lillard, just nightmarish

Archx · Post #11 » by **Archx** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 1:19 am

Apparently Luka will 100% play. But i'm hoping he wont develop discomfort during the game or something to hinder him to the point that he'll have to come out.

Absinthe · Post #12 » by **Absinthe** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 3:31 am

Midway through the third and Wes is 0/7 and Powell has already taken two threes. Smh.

The Sparest · Post #13 » by **The Sparest** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:05 am

This was not what I asked Santa for.

Archx · Post #14 » by **Archx** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 10:57 am

Few takes from the game...

-Doncic missed quite a lot of easy shots around the rim, he could have easily have another 32+ point night. Which would basically mean easy win. So this is my biggest criticism towards Luka. Missing all those layups or the open 3 pointer in OT, which he usually makes with his eyes closed.
It was also funny to see, how shocked people were when he made that shot. I mean, us europeans, we are used to those shots from RM days

... Another proof how poorly scouted he was.

-Wes playing like his usual again, completely idiotic. So many miss plays and miss shots i don't even know which one to point out. He tried to be Kobe again and failed. Stay in your lane as a spot up shooter, that's what you are good at.

-Barnes great shooting night but so many tunnel visioned plays. I mean how can a guy of his magnitude have only freaking 31 assists through 28 games????? THATS FREAKING IMPOSSIBLE!!!! He's the definition of a selfish player... He once again proved that he is at his best in the similar role as Wes.

-And the biggest idiot of the night award goes once again to DAJ. This guy won't raise his arms even if his life would depend of it. Even Portland announcers made couple of video replays of him, being responsible for many baskets that POR made in the paint. I mean if the opposing announcers are doing that, you know you played bad on defense. I really wanted to throw stuff at my TV when i was watching that.
Also, Kleber 2 blocks in 18 mins, DAJ 0 in 34. How does athletic and big guy like him, go without a block in over half hour of play time.

burek3 · Post #15 » by **burek3** » Mon Dec 24, 2018 12:43 pm

Just watched the replay. Frankly, Mavs didn't really deserve to win, but still... It should have been a W