2024 NBA Playoffs - West 1st Round: #4 Los Angeles Clippers vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL WINS 4-2)

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Mavericks vs. Clippers Series Result

Mavericks SWEEP!
7
2%
Mavericks 4-1
26
7%
Mavericks 4-2
150
43%
Mavericks 4-3
53
15%
Clippers SWEEP!
16
5%
Clippers 4-1
6
2%
Clippers 4-2
48
14%
Clippers 4-3
46
13%
 
Total votes: 352

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Post#3941 » by SweaterBae » Thu May 2, 2024 3:31 am

Gorgeous Kyrie. Didn't carry or even come close to traveling either.
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Post#3942 » by CodeBreaker » Thu May 2, 2024 3:31 am

Clips need Raptors Kawhi to show up in Game 6
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Post#3944 » by CobraCommander » Thu May 2, 2024 3:32 am

Playoff P and Playoff harden have showed up
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Post#3945 » by Exp0sed » Thu May 2, 2024 3:32 am

if Luka's knee is something that will be better after a few days rest, Mavs aren't dropping more than one game to OKC,
worst matchup by far for OKC

Mavs really did well by their late season surge, they got very lucky with KL injured and a very favorable matchup in the semis as they'd probably lose to both the Wolves and the Nuggets

now they'll be rested and whoever survives the other semi would probably be banged up and very exerted
I like their chances
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Post#3946 » by Petergrifindor » Thu May 2, 2024 3:32 am

Yeah, I just bought myself a Kyrie jersey.

Too good.
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Post#3947 » by TheGOATRises007 » Thu May 2, 2024 3:32 am

That 4th foul they called on Irving was a disgrace
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Post#3948 » by Chuck Everett » Thu May 2, 2024 3:33 am

Just wanted to say that and-1 sequence by Kyrie was sensational.
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Post#3949 » by durden_tyler » Thu May 2, 2024 3:33 am

Patches Perry wrote:First 4 minutes of the 3rd quarter will tell us everything about who is going to win this game


And except for the foul trouble, looks like Dallas got this. They can't allow the Clippers to make a run though they are capable of heating up.
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Post#3950 » by CelticSooner » Thu May 2, 2024 3:33 am

Without Kawhi Dallas is just better. Same ole story for the Clippers. Harden has step up again and he can’t do that consistently anymore.
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Post#3951 » by ChipotleWest » Thu May 2, 2024 3:33 am

Mavs might win this one but I'm not going to be surprised if Clippers win in Dallas Game 6. These teams have no fear of each other's courts, they actually play better there.
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Post#3952 » by The High Cyde » Thu May 2, 2024 3:33 am

CodeBreaker wrote:Clips need Raptors Kawhi to show up in Game 6

He’s not coming back this postseason I’d bet, even if the Clips advance
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Post#3953 » by Patches Perry » Thu May 2, 2024 3:33 am

Yeah this things over. If Harden and George have it going, they can create a lead and do enough to hold onto it, but if they don't have it going, they don't have the wherewithal to scratch and claw their way to a win.
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Post#3954 » by tmorgan » Thu May 2, 2024 3:34 am

Teams are a combined 9-43 from three.

Without Kleber it’s 5-37!
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Post#3955 » by ScrantonBulls » Thu May 2, 2024 3:35 am

Exp0sed wrote:if Luka's knee is something that will be better after a few days rest, Mavs aren't dropping more than one game to OKC,
worst matchup by far for OKC

Mavs really did well by their late season surge, they got very lucky with KL injured and a very favorable matchup in the semis as they'd probably lose to both the Wolves and the Nuggets

now they'll be rested and whoever survives the other semi would probably be banged up and very exerted
I like their chances

Huge exaggeration. Why do you think they're a bad matchup?

Let's ban bet on the winner of that series if you're that confident.
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Post#3956 » by JustBuzzin » Thu May 2, 2024 3:35 am

I feel sorry for the team who gives PG a max. Dude is just too laid back when it matters most.
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Post#3957 » by durden_tyler » Thu May 2, 2024 3:36 am

TheGOATRises007 wrote:That 4th foul they called on Irving was a disgrace


Too bad they already called that (very early, dumb) challenge, they would have won this one.
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Post#3958 » by dygaction » Thu May 2, 2024 3:36 am

The High Cyde wrote:
CodeBreaker wrote:Clips need Raptors Kawhi to show up in Game 6

He’s not coming back this postseason I’d bet, even if the Clips advance


Which team will bet on him?
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Post#3959 » by ChipotleWest » Thu May 2, 2024 3:36 am

JustBuzzin wrote:I feel sorry for the team who gives PG a max. Dude is just too laid back when it matters most.


I dunno if he can get the max but I think Clippers will definitely give him the most money. I think he stays. They're just stuck with that team and have to hope Kawhi can stay healthy for a playoffs.

You just don't see players leave the L.A. teams very often unless they're just not wanted.

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