Western Conference | Round 2 | (1) Phoenix Suns vs. (4) Dallas Mavericks (2-2)

Slim Charless · Post #201 » by **Slim Charless** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:55 am

leolozon wrote:
BenoUdrihFTL wrote:Phoenix playing about as bad as they can and only down 7 at half. They're actually sitting pretty well all things considered

Tbf tho I also said the same thing about the East's #1 seed in their road Gm3 earlier tonight...

I agree, the MAvs should have built a bigger lead. They are also playing worst offensively than in the past 2 games.

I think you guys are playing fine. Brunson has found his shot and Bullock is trying to do his Avocado impression on CP3. Luka doing Luka things. That said, Suns have played like trash and are still within single digits.

Post #202 » by **og15** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:56 am

Archx wrote:Doncic shooting poorly and Mavs still up by 7. Their defense is holding so far. But they have to keep this up until the end and Luka needs to start making jumpshots aswell.

It's not just Doncic shooting poorly, Mavs are shooting poorly as a team, so they have some hope for that to improve, but they have 1 turnover to 8 by Phoenix, so it's also unlikely the game ends with 16-2 turnovers also, so both teams have things they can look to.

mpoo_sin · Post #203 » by **mpoo_sin** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:57 am

zonedefense wrote:
mpoo_sin wrote:Paul from the elbow is automatic like prime Bryant. Insane. He has not missed one shot from the elbow in the playoffs i think.

Bryant wasn´t close to CP3 as a midrange shooter. Little bit more volume and CP3 would join Jordan and Nowitzki in the midrange GOAT debate.

I m not sure if Paul always has been as leathal from this spot his whole career. But right now he definetly is.
Also, i believe Bryant was absolute buckets from midrange in his prime. So we disagree there. : )

Archx · Post #204 » by **Archx** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:57 am

Read on Twitter

BoatsNZones · Post #205 » by **BoatsNZones** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:57 am

schnakenpopanz wrote:
BoatsNZones wrote:Chris Paul is so easy to root against.

imagine him and luka on the same team....

Death by flop.

Forbes · Post #206 » by **Forbes** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:57 am

I don’t think Luka is tired yet. I think he is tight. Between how he looks today while running and how his jumpshots Look, something is off. Idk what’s going with his shoulder. But he isn’t shooting normal.

2nd half is all about not letting CP3 get control of this game.

Bring back that defensive energy from the first quarter and the Mavs have a chance tonight.

Slim Charless · Post #207 » by **Slim Charless** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:58 am

BoatsNZones wrote:Chris Paul is so easy to root against.

^^^^
These guys are the definition of class.

itlnsunsfan · Post #208 » by **itlnsunsfan** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:58 am

Mak wrote:
Phystic wrote:
Mak wrote:Wow Bridges lol. …… OG is such a better defender than Bridges

Whatever makes you feel better about your team being at home

If Bridges was on the Wizards he would not get a single DPO vote and you know that.

Lol ya being on the Suns really boosts the individual accolades.

JoeyLightYears · Post #209 » by **JoeyLightYears** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:59 am

Prob stupid of Luka to mock CP3 like that when he’s having his worst game ever. Paul is sociopathically competitive and this game is pretty close. I guess we’ll see what happens

Forbes · Post #210 » by **Forbes** » Sat May 7, 2022 2:59 am

Archx wrote:

Read on Twitter

Of all the people to get injured. Smh

JoeyLightYears · Post #211 » by **JoeyLightYears** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:00 am

schnakenpopanz wrote:everyone complaining about cp3 being whiny - rightfully so.
Luka is a level above already

Yes he’s the biggest whiner I’ve ever seen and I’ve been watching basketball for 40 years

BoatsNZones · Post #212 » by **BoatsNZones** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:00 am

Slim Charless wrote:
BoatsNZones wrote:Chris Paul is so easy to root against.

^^^^
These guys are the definition of class.

Lol, those guys are why CP is a career loser.

Post #213 » by **og15** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:00 am

Archx wrote:

Read on Twitter

When did he get injured?

zshawn10 · Post #214 » by **zshawn10** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:02 am

Bullock back in.

Post #215 » by **og15** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:03 am

mpoo_sin wrote:
zonedefense wrote:
mpoo_sin wrote:Paul from the elbow is automatic like prime Bryant. Insane. He has not missed one shot from the elbow in the playoffs i think.

Bryant wasn´t close to CP3 as a midrange shooter. Little bit more volume and CP3 would join Jordan and Nowitzki in the midrange GOAT debate.

I m not sure if Paul always has been as leathal from this spot his whole career. But right now he definetly is.
Also, i believe Bryant was absolute buckets from midrange in his prime. So we disagree there. : )

It's always been his sweet spot, his 'layup", but he's shot around 50% from there since about his 4th season or so, but this year it's like 60%

cjx · Post #216 » by **cjx** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:03 am

Keys for Mavs in the 2nd half:

* Luka has to be more efficient and dish out at least 6 assists
* Batman Brunson has to score at least 17 pts
* Someone off the bench has to chip in 8 pts
* Keep up the defensive toughness

Archx · Post #217 » by **Archx** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:03 am

og15 wrote:
Archx wrote:

Read on Twitter

When did he get injured?

NO clue, looks like he's playing. Good for Mavs.

Post #218 » by **-Sammy-** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:04 am

I just learned that Doncic and Brunchich are leading the Mavs in scoring.

Gimli · Post #219 » by **Gimli** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:04 am

If the Mavs keep playing LD as the primary PG, they'll lose.

KIRAG · Post #220 » by **KIRAG** » Sat May 7, 2022 3:05 am

refs

Who wins?