Texas Chuck wrote:bisme37 wrote:Texas Chuck wrote:I love me some bisme, but a handful of screenshots don't really tell the tale of how defense was played. In particular ones where he has the ball, Boston has 5 out and the Mavs defenders are simply looking at him and in standard positions where they can still easily get to shooters.
We don't have to make it out to be something its not in order to say Tatum is the Celtic's best player and number 1 on the defensive game plan.
Dallas simply could never sell out to defend him on possession after possession because the shooters are too good.
Hate the extremes everything has to go to.
I apologize if you didn't enjoy my posts but I'm not really enjoying your frequent passive-aggressive shots at how everyone else is unreasonable and you're tired of arguing them while continuing to exacerbate arguments.
You responded to my posts but didn't quote me and didn't make any counter argument aside from it was "extreme" and seemingly annoying to you personally.
Love you though. I guess.
I simply referenced your screenshots purporting to say something they don't necessarily. Then responding as a whole to all the people repeating what I disagree with which was that Dallas is selling out to defend Tatum
Didn't realize I had to quote you to respond to a common theme or that its passive aggressive to disagree with Celtics fans. And I made obvious counter points -- the Mavs did not triple and quadruple Tatum all game because its death to do so--the shooting is too good.
Do we really have to agree with everyone else's take every time so they don't take offense? I sure hope not.
I do love you. But you don't have to love me. I'll be okay. Really surprised you took any of that personal. I've read it like 5 times now and still honestly don't see it. Guess its the last line, which okay isn't necessary but is true. This thread is full of extreme takes in all directions and I don't get why we have to do it or how it makes things better.
The screen shots are right though. I’ve seen a Mavs fan on X (@kyriemavs) try claim they were in “zone” in these shots which just isn’t true. He might be the worst person breaking down games I’ve ever witnessed.
When Tatum had the ball game 1, Mavs were sending the weakside defender to the strong side. They did not do this with any other Celtic player. This is a fact.
When Tatum called a ball screen, most times they would blitz or send a double. They didn’t do this with any other Celtic player. This is a fact.
Everytime Tatum drove, they would crash and help with multiple defenders. They didn’t do this with any other Celtic player. This is a fact.
I don’t know why Mavs fans are claiming this isn’t true. There was a clear and distinct difference to how Tatum was defended in comparison to others. Which is normal. Why are you guys arguing otherwise?
If Brown really is the best player, why would Kidd put all the Mavs defensive efforts into stopping Tatum??
