2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL WINS 4-1)

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Who wins Game 5?

Mavs win and advance to Finals
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Wolves win and force Game 6
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#941 » by Froob » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 am

Did Luka actually get hurt? Don’t have the game on
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#942 » by Mk0 » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 am

Slomo corner 3 is so gross.

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

Post#943 » by Mavrelous » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 am

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Reeko wrote:
Zeno wrote:I think he’d extremely wrong if he says that as on the defensive end it is not close and I think Lebron even had the edge offensively.

I give Luka the edge on offense tbh. Better scorer/shooter, better pick and roll player, just as good of a passer. But you're right in terms of defense at least for a stretch there, it's not close.

I don't know. Give young LeBron this kind of spacing offensively, and he would have been even more outrageous.


What spacing? This year Mavs aren't a well spaced team, they play 1 non-shooter and 2 below average to bad shooters.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#944 » by socal74 » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 am

Lunartic wrote:
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djsunyc wrote:ESPN tomorrow: will luka and kyrie join lebron in LA?
Living rent free bro


You an ESPN shill or something? That's who he's mocking not your beloved

He's taking a shot at my team either way.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#945 » by ___Rand___ » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 am

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I hope this is a joke. The Timberwolves were a better defense all year and have several high-level perimeter defenders. The Celtics are not gonna be able to show Luka anything different


I hope this is a joke. McDaniels doesn't have the size nor strength to defend Luka as we saw ALL SERIES. Ant was too small for Luka but too big for Kyrie who was too quick for him and left him gassed - as we saw ALL SERIES. Tatum or Brown have the size length and strength to do a better job on Luka one on one. Holiday and White will be better matchups for Kyrie. Celtics will have a problem with the quicker taller front court of Dallas vs. Theirs.

Yeah the Celtics perimeter defenders are just on a different level, although I'm not sure either one of Tatum or Brown can do much to stop Luka. White and Holiday will be tough for Kyrie, and don't be surprised if Holiday draws the Luka assignment at times. The only thing is I don't think the Celtics have anyone to deal with the rim running threats of Gafford and Lively.


Yeah. Agree on both counts. I think they'll try everyone on Luka including Holiday who's a very versatile defender. The worst decision Philly's process Hinkie made trading him for peanuts. Imagine him still there in that backcourt LOL.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#946 » by meh » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 am

Luka runs into KAT. Maverick fans: "KAT IS SO DIRTY!"
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#947 » by Doranku » Fri May 31, 2024 2:51 am

Domejandro wrote:
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Oscar9992 wrote:KAT wanted to takeout Luka despite losing 20+ Points!


Kat is dirty mfcker

Are we being serious? :lol:


He's not dirty but he's a reckless buffoon with absolutely no regard for his surroundings, which isn't exactly much better.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#948 » by azcatz11 » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

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Movics wrote:I keep hearing hockey is the best major league sport to attend. Should’ve seen the Lighting when they were on top…


I’ve heard that also. Obviously as basketball junkies - it’s nowhere near an nba game but it’s fun. It’s better than football live. I think a lot of it depends on atmosphere. I’ve been to coyotes games and they weren’t great bc it’s half empty


Bro you never tasted real sport atmosphere in your life :lol:

Go to champions league game or at least World Cup


I’d love to go to WC. Maybe in LA in 4 years?
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Post#949 » by TroubleS0me » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

Kyle Anderson went from 41% to 22% from 3. Last season to this season....
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Post#950 » by LaLover11 » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

djsunyc wrote:ESPN tomorrow: will luka and kyrie join lebron in LA?


Will LeBron join Mavs is the question
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Post#951 » by aguiar95 » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

dygaction wrote:When exactly did Skip Balless jump on Luka wagon? He was a pure hater before


Skip redemption arc babyyyy.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#952 » by Movics » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

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azcatz11 wrote:
Movics wrote:I keep hearing hockey is the best major league sport to attend. Should’ve seen the Lighting when they were on top…


I’ve heard that also. Obviously as basketball junkies - it’s nowhere near an nba game but it’s fun. It’s better than football live. I think a lot of it depends on atmosphere. I’ve been to coyotes games and they weren’t great bc it’s half empty


Bro you never tasted real sport atmosphere in your life :lol:

Go to champions league game or at least World Cup

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

Post#953 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

Froob wrote:Did Luka actually get hurt? Don’t have the game on


Jesus , why you rooting for Luka to get hurt ? Ohhh never mind… I know …
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Post#954 » by Jimmy Recard » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

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

Post#955 » by djsunyc » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

socal74 wrote:
Lunartic wrote:
socal74 wrote:Living rent free bro


You an ESPN shill or something? That's who he's mocking not your beloved

He's taking a shot at my team either way.


jokes on you, i was talking about the clippers!!!
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#956 » by Yuri36 » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

If Lively hadn't been injured in game 3, it would have been a sweep.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#957 » by SweaterBae » Fri May 31, 2024 2:52 am

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
azcatz11 wrote:
Movics wrote:I keep hearing hockey is the best major league sport to attend. Should’ve seen the Lighting when they were on top…


I’ve heard that also. Obviously as basketball junkies - it’s nowhere near an nba game but it’s fun. It’s better than football live. I think a lot of it depends on atmosphere. I’ve been to coyotes games and they weren’t great bc it’s half empty


Bro you never tasted real sport atmosphere in your life :lol:

Go to champions league game or at least World Cup


Go to a futbol match in central or south america. I will never again. The family I was with wouldn't let women or children go. We had dinner on the way to the stadium and then the rest of the family peeled off and I was like "they aren't joining us?". "lol no". In retrospect I wouldn't have let me go.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#958 » by Domz » Fri May 31, 2024 2:53 am

LaLover11 wrote:
djsunyc wrote:ESPN tomorrow: will luka and kyrie join lebron in LA?


Will LeBron join Mavs is the question

The million dollar question is, how will this affect LeBron's legacy?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#959 » by Froob » Fri May 31, 2024 2:53 am

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Froob wrote:Did Luka actually get hurt? Don’t have the game on


Jesus , why you rooting for Luka to get hurt ? Ohhh never mind… I know …

Didn’t say I was rooting for him to get hurt, saw people say he got injured.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 3-1) 

Post#960 » by WeLikeOurGuys » Fri May 31, 2024 2:53 am

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
Froob wrote:Did Luka actually get hurt? Don’t have the game on


Jesus , why you rooting for Luka to get hurt ? Ohhh never mind… I know …

He just asked a question you ****.

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