RS 21/22 - Mavs vs Clippers (Sat. 830PM EST)

ejs78 · Post #21 » by **ejs78** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:56 am

Can't let that inbound play happen

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Golden Knight · Post #22 » by **Golden Knight** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:00 am

Should have taken the shot before the defenders closed in, even if it was a logo shot.

What a finish even though the Mavs lost.

leolozon · Post #23 » by **leolozon** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:03 am

Luka gave it all in the 4th. It's a shame the team has no depth.

DFS... Highly inconsistent. He was a no show. Not sure why people were so happy about that 13 million. He's alright. He should never be a top 5 player on a championship team.

The bench... I'll be happy to get some help because it is thin.

Kleber is very disappointing this year.

fuller4379 · Post #24 » by **fuller4379** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:04 am

Luka Magic almost lead to a huge comeback. That final inbound wasn’t poorly executed though. The problem is that everyone knows they want Luka to take the final shot.

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Archx · Post #25 » by **Archx** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:05 am

Doncic is averaging 48 points since the trade. When i said he'll have to average 40ppg i was only half joking, now i'm scared i was right :lol:

But zero rim protection and only 4 bench points was also a huge problem this game.

Golden Knight · Post #26 » by **Golden Knight** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:08 am

fuller4379 wrote:Luka Magic almost lead to a huge comeback. That final inbound wasn’t poorly executed though. The problem is that everyone knows they want Luka to take the final shot.

I would like to see Bullock take one of those shots, at least in the regular season.

He has regained his shooting touch now.

Bullock inbound to Luka as a decoy and then back to Bullock for the last shot.

agentofatlas · Post #27 » by **agentofatlas** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:08 am

Needed more bench production. Hopefully Dimwiddie can provide some scoring cause Frank is too inconsistent in that department.

arkuo · Post #28 » by **arkuo** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:09 am

Golden Knight wrote:
fuller4379 wrote:Luka Magic almost lead to a huge comeback. That final inbound wasn’t poorly executed though. The problem is that everyone knows they want Luka to take the final shot.

I would like to see Bullock take one of those shots, at least in the regular season.

He has regained his shooting touch now.

Bullock inbound to Luka as a decoy and then back to Bullock for the last shot.

That's a Robert Horry type of play. I like it. :nod:

leolozon · Post #29 » by **leolozon** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:12 am

63% from the FT line... That's the game right there.

Golden Knight · Post #30 » by **Golden Knight** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:20 am

leolozon wrote:63% from the FT line... That's the game right there.

Clips missed 5 FTs and were 54.5%

Mavs lost it on 2pt shots - 20/46 (43%)

Clips shot 36/60 from 2 (60%)

boogiezen · Post #31 » by **boogiezen** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:20 am

Dallas lost that game because the bench only scored 4 points. Lol.

Darren · Post #32 » by **Darren** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:27 am

leolozon wrote:Luka gave it all in the 4th. It's a shame the team has no depth.

That's the same issue against the last two consecutive playoff series.

leolozon wrote:DFS... Highly inconsistent. He was a no show. Not sure why people were so happy about that 13 million. He's alright. He should never be a top 5 player on a championship team.

There's issues. But let's not be personal. All Mavs role players have inconsistent problem, especially against Clippers.

leolozon wrote:The bench... I'll be happy to get some help because it is thin.

Exactly, the bench is mostly one-dimensioned player that could be easily stopped. No one is willing to put the ball on the ground and attack. No one could take a tough shots with a killer instinct like NVE/JET when it matters the most. None of them could get to the rim in a tooth-to-tooth matchup.

leolozon wrote:Kleber is very disappointing this year.

Yes, Kleber is not playing well. But this sort of issues appear a lot. Kleber needs rest. When Chriss is out, this weakness appear. While Maxi is good as a shotblocker, it is impossible to guard both Zubac and the cutter at the same time. The Mavs lack severe depth up front.

The Mavs lose this game. While some of the calls are questionable, it should say, it's mostly on the talent level of roster, coaching, and ability to make open shots (including FT). Let be real, Clippers are more talented group with more depth (even without Leonard and George). And Lue is getting the group working smart. Kidd, at times, has issues with substitution. With 3.4 seconds left, the Mavs should have subbed in Boban and receive the ball in the frontcourt. But then, the Mavs gets Luka a shot with 33 feet away from the basket. To be sure, I'd rather have Boban shooting two free throws or an an-1 shot. The Mavs has a shortage of offensive weapon but Boban is a very good one.. With the Clippers group in deep foul trouble, getting in Boban is a nightmare for them. But Kidd works otherwise. Also, the game is closed. But what if the Mavs make the free throws better? Indeed, the Mavs miss a lot of open looks when it matters the most.

We should have thanked Luka to make this a close game. But surely, Luka can't do everything.

Apz · Post #33 » by **Apz** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:29 am

What I dont get is why boban dont get minutes in a game like this. We get slaughtered inside, clippers play 2 big centers in zubac and hartenstein and its the same all game. Would putting boban in to force them to shoot more from the outside really hurt us?

Overall game just felt off, noone got really hot.

Imo it was the right decision to take he 2 by luka. Not lettng reggie run around for 7 seconds was the real issue. If we had gotten 6-7 sec instead of 3.4 luka probably could have gotten thing set up for last shot.

And small things, like refs missing the touch on franks pass, could have been the 2 points needed.

Miami away next, will be tough

Pinkyring · Post #34 » by **Pinkyring** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:08 am

Why tf was kleber not traded goodness he's a waste of space too many nights. 22 minutes and zero points is pathetic

Apz · Post #35 » by **Apz** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:15 am

Well, we know kleber isnt shy and shoots if hd get the chance, so question should be why mavs bench managed 4 points. And the answer is no playmakdr with those guys out. Think luka and jb needs to be split

arkuo · Post #36 » by **arkuo** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:41 am

Apz wrote:Well, we know kleber isnt shy and shoots if hd get the chance, so question should be why mavs bench managed 4 points. And the answer is no playmakdr with those guys out. Think luka and jb needs to be split

That's Dinwiddie's job starting tuesday. JB will still start due to two things. They get to develop him more and they get to showcase him for a trade too just in case.

41Dirk41 · Post #37 » by **41Dirk41** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:35 am

It's time to Bertans and Dinwiddie start to play... Our bench is putrid. Well some starter too :lol:

DFS is this...an average 3&D player with 0 offensive game, but his value is 10/12M on the market.
If we play with him,Bullock and Powell(or Kleber)together we are simple stoppable.

No hopes for this year, the KP trade was clear.
Another transition year waiting for the next summer.

arkuo · Post #38 » by **arkuo** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:45 am

41Dirk41 wrote:It's time to Bertans and Dinwiddie start to play... Our bench is putrid. Well some starter too

DFS is this...an average 3&D player with 0 offensive game, but his value is 10/12M on the market.
If we play with him,Bullock and Powell(or Kleber)together we are simple stoppable.

No hopes for this year, the KP trade was clear.
Another transition year waiting for the next summer.

Yes. The message is clear. The trophy is still too far this year and the project is not yet finished. This year will be to let everyone mesh and improve their games. The main thing for me is seeing what Brunson has to offer in the playoffs and if Dinwiddie can slide into that role. If he is worth $80M or we sign then trade him for other pieces that fit better.

Michaellam1987 · Post #39 » by **Michaellam1987** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:52 am

Powell/Kleber is too limited offensively. Actually I really can’t understand the concept of “keep shooting and finally the ball will fall” if I am the coach, I will always ask my player to drive to the hoop, get some FT, to get some feels of scoring, when your 3PT is not falling, even it will lead to some TO or offensive foul

41Dirk41 · Post #40 » by **41Dirk41** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:06 am

arkuo wrote:
41Dirk41 wrote:It's time to Bertans and Dinwiddie start to play... Our bench is putrid. Well some starter too

DFS is this...an average 3&D player with 0 offensive game, but his value is 10/12M on the market.
If we play with him,Bullock and Powell(or Kleber)together we are simple stoppable.

No hopes for this year, the KP trade was clear.
Another transition year waiting for the next summer.

Yes. The message is clear. The trophy is still too far this year and the project is not yet finished. This year will be to let everyone mesh and improve their games. The main thing for me is seeing what Brunson has to offer in the playoffs and if Dinwiddie can slide into that role. If he is worth $80M or we sign then trade him for other pieces that fit better.

Yes maybe Dinwiddie can fill the Brunson role.
I don't know how he recovers from double ACL injuries but before them he was one of the best 6th man of the league.

I'm still think we need other clean moves, this core isn't enough good and somebody else have to go.