12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST

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Player(s) of the Game

Paul George | 36 PTS (12-24 FG, 3-11 3P)
5
71%
Jerami Grant | 10 PTS (4-8 FG)
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Dennis Schroder | 19 PTS (8-19 FG, 2-7 3P)
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Patrick Patterson | 10 PTS (4-5 FG, 2-3 3P)
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#41 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:26 am

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ThunderBolt wrote:Ferguson is taller than Nader. So...
Maybe a trade is imminent. Read between the lines.


Lol... I’m guessing you are poking fun @ me? That’s fair.

Ferguson may be slightly taller than Nader, but Ferguson is smaller than Nader. Can’t believe I had to explain that...


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Well when you say size, what else are we supposed to think? If you are assuming weight then why not start Felton?
bisme37 wrote:If there were magnets in basketballs so strong they changed the path of the ball as it flew through the air, wouldn't the ball then stick magnetically to the rim when it got there?
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#42 » by getrichordie » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:28 am

Weird shot selection from George. You can tell he’s out of rhythm.

And Jerami **** Grant paying homage to Nowitzki.


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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#43 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:28 am

The Jerami Grant fade away is a thing.
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#44 » by getrichordie » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:29 am

ThunderBolt wrote:
getrichordie wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:Maybe a trade is imminent. Read between the lines.


Lol... I’m guessing you are poking fun @ me? That’s fair.

Ferguson may be slightly taller than Nader, but Ferguson is smaller than Nader. Can’t believe I had to explain that...


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Well when you say size, what else are we supposed to think? If you are assuming weight then why not start Felton?


Are you serious, right now? I’ll let someone else tackle that question... lol


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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#45 » by Jstock12 » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:31 am

I've read somewhere that the Doncic-SmithJr duo has one of the worst net ratings in the league, while Doncic-Barea has one of the highest ones. Not sure if that's still true, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is. Much better fit.
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#46 » by getrichordie » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:32 am

Good defense by Noel on Doncic. Better offense by Doncic. God this kid is special.


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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#47 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:32 am

We talk a lot about russ shot (and rightfully so) but his handle has been equally as concerning.
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#48 » by getrichordie » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:34 am

Schroder playing like he wants the starting job in Dallas lol


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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#49 » by Jstock12 » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:35 am

getrichordie wrote:Good defense by Noel on Doncic. Better offense by Doncic. God this kid is special.


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What's crazy about it is that Doncic is making those types of shots consistently. It's a routine shot for this 19 year old.
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#50 » by getrichordie » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:35 am

ThunderBolt wrote:We talk a lot about russ shot (and rightfully so) but his handle has been equally as concerning.


Russ has never been a point that’s going to kill you with his handle. Russ will kill you with speed, athleticism, and quick decision-making, but he’s not going to kill you with his handle.


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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#51 » by getrichordie » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:37 am

Jstock12 wrote:
getrichordie wrote:Good defense by Noel on Doncic. Better offense by Doncic. God this kid is special.


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What's crazy about it is that Doncic is making those types of shots consistently. It's a routine shot for this 19 year old.


I know. It’s insane. He’s special. He needs to work on his body, though.


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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#52 » by Koreandoo » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:38 am

Schroder always torched the Mavs you should play in Dallas more. :D


Edit: nice jinx
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#53 » by Pillendreher » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:38 am

Felton. Donovan must be drunk.
"I don't know of any player that, when the shot goes up, he doesn't want it to go in," Donovan said
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#54 » by Jstock12 » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:38 am

The way Dirk moves on the court is very awkward looking. Like he's hurting all over from every move he makes. :lol:
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12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#55 » by getrichordie » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:39 am

Jstock12 wrote:I've read somewhere that the Doncic-SmithJr duo has one of the worst net ratings in the league, while Doncic-Barea has one of the highest ones. Not sure if that's still true, but I wouldn't be surprised if it is. Much better fit.


Yeah, I can see Dallas viewing Schroder as an upgrade over Barea/DSJ committee somewhere down the line. Not sure what they would be willing to pay, though.

Wonder if Washington would be interested in DSJ.


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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#56 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:40 am

We can’t get a rebound.
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#57 » by Pillendreher » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:42 am

ThunderBolt wrote:We can’t get a rebound.
They're playing a 6 guard lineup.
"I don't know of any player that, when the shot goes up, he doesn't want it to go in," Donovan said
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#58 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:42 am

getrichordie wrote:
ThunderBolt wrote:We talk a lot about russ shot (and rightfully so) but his handle has been equally as concerning.


Russ has never been a point that’s going to kill you with his handle. Russ will kill you with speed, athleticism, and quick decision-making, but he’s not going to kill you with his handle.


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Im not talking about killing you with his handle. I’m talking about being able to do basic ball handling. Good lord, man.
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#59 » by slick_watts » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:43 am

watch westbrook off the ball when george or someone else has it. and watch his defender.

the mavs are one of the most egregious teams with westbrook defense, they play as far off as anybody and basically force him into jump shots or to give the ball up. he lacks the burst to beat this consistently now and DAJ is decent enough at the rim to discourage. it's just so odd watching him feebly acquiesce to the defense like this.
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Re: 12/30 | G35: Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks - 6PM CST 

Post#60 » by ThunderBolt » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:43 am

Koreandoo wrote:Schroder always torched the Mavs you should play in Dallas more. :D


Edit: nice jinx

We better hope his shot is falling because no one else will touch the ball when he’s in the game.
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