2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1)

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Who wins Game 4?

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#61 » by AussieCeltic » Wed May 29, 2024 12:38 am

It took Scott foster 3 seconds to call that out of bounds haha
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Post#62 » by Ben-N1ce » Wed May 29, 2024 12:39 am

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#63 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 29, 2024 12:40 am

Too early observations; Wolves playing tighter and Mavs looser. Not sure if that stays true rest of this quarter or half.
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Post#64 » by 10DayContract » Wed May 29, 2024 12:42 am

Ya, that flurry Ant had after the dunk on Gafford last game was basically what Jordan was for 13 years.
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Post#65 » by AussieCeltic » Wed May 29, 2024 12:42 am

Ant being super aggressive early. A good sign for the Wolves
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-0) 

Post#66 » by Dubnation » Wed May 29, 2024 12:42 am

Ant. You gotta hit those freethrows!
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Post#67 » by CobraCommander » Wed May 29, 2024 12:42 am

They either letting them play or they not - no floppy bs by Luka today
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Post#68 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 29, 2024 12:43 am

Wolves playing really physical here and the refs are letting go so that's good news. Luka not whining though so that's a good sign for the Mavs too.
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Post#69 » by Chuck Everett » Wed May 29, 2024 12:43 am

Jaden McDaniels actually fought through the screen. Edwards did the same. They have to do that.
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Post#70 » by CobraCommander » Wed May 29, 2024 12:43 am

Dubnation wrote:Ant. You gotta hit those freethrows!

At least he guarding Luka damn it - grow up ant right now
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Post#71 » by JustBuzzin » Wed May 29, 2024 12:43 am

Dallas must win this game.

I think Minny wins game 5 if they win tonight. That would put pressure on Dallas to close out in 6.
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Post#72 » by AussieCeltic » Wed May 29, 2024 12:44 am

Luka in a mood
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Post#73 » by VicG » Wed May 29, 2024 12:44 am

This constant force feeding attention on Edwards has grown tiresome.
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Post#74 » by AussieCeltic » Wed May 29, 2024 12:45 am

Rudy great defense on Kyrie on the perimeter but people will still hate on him
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Post#75 » by Dubnation » Wed May 29, 2024 12:45 am

I can't wait to see how Boston will scheme Luka.
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Post#76 » by Bobbymcgee » Wed May 29, 2024 12:45 am

Gobert is useless on offense, he has terrible hands. Almost feel sorry for the T-Wolves having to play 4 on 5 when on offense.
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Post#77 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 29, 2024 12:45 am

Absolutely aggressive Luka with 8 of the Mavs' 10 points to open this game. i think close-out Kyrie threw taught him a few lessons on closing out series-- not that he needs it. LOL
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Post#78 » by VicG » Wed May 29, 2024 12:45 am

McDaniels getting allowed to play like it’s game 2 against Denver
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Post#79 » by Patches Perry » Wed May 29, 2024 12:46 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Jaden McDaniels actually fought through the screen. Edward's did the same. They have to do that.


One of the biggest differences in how OKC guarded Luka. Dort simply would not allow himself to be screened and taken off Luka. Jaden has been too willing to switch.
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Post#80 » by CobraCommander » Wed May 29, 2024 12:46 am

Ant needs to play like his life depended on it and Luka gotta stop begging for calls like a ——
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