04-21-2022, 11:04 PM
(04-21-2022, 11:00 PM)fifteenth Wrote: [ -> ]Green learned pretty quickly, huh?
I’d say he’s not “terrified”. Kidd put him in a position to succeed this game. Point, playmaking, not stand in the corner spot up shooter.
(04-21-2022, 11:00 PM)fifteenth Wrote: [ -> ]Green learned pretty quickly, huh?
(04-21-2022, 02:33 PM)ReunionMav Wrote: [ -> ]Don’t doubt this team. Luka or no Luka these guys will make a good game out of it. This is an opportunity game to do the unexpected and put a hurt on the Jazz. If we lose then next game becomes heavy pressure.
(04-21-2022, 11:08 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: [ -> ]F´n hell. Dorian played 47 minutes two way minutes. Amazing conditioning to still have the legs to knock down the bigs threes in the 4th.
(04-21-2022, 11:08 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: [ -> ]Jalen gone full "Show me the money"-mode.
(04-21-2022, 11:10 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]I'm not even kidding I think he's playing himself into a full 5 year max. And I'm starting to get to the point where I don't think it's that outlandish of an idea to give it to him.
(04-21-2022, 11:14 PM)SkenfromLMF Wrote: [ -> ]It is looking like having Full Bird Rights for the extra year and higher raises will be a good thing when negotiating for Brunson's services...
(04-21-2022, 11:10 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]I'm not even kidding I think he's playing himself into a full 5 year max. And I'm starting to get to the point where I don't think it's that outlandish of an idea to give it to him.
(04-21-2022, 11:18 PM)SwisherPrice Wrote: [ -> ]People still loving Gobert? I just don't see it with him as being that missing piece. You can't be paid Top-3 on the roster and be a player that can be taken out of games in the playoffs when opponents find ways to adjust. Yes he's a great rim protector but what happens when you play teams in the playoffs that can go small and make it rain from three like the Mavs? And while this Mavs performance has been incredible, they are not even close to one of the better shooting teams in the league. If the Mavs are giving the Jazz problems with their floor-spacing offense, think about what the Warriors, Suns, etc. would do.
And on offense, yes he's a great rim roller but defenses aren't going to just let him get lobs/dunks every possession in the playoffs. Plus he has no 3-pt range. If he developed an outside shot to just be respectable for a center, then you could talk me into it.
(04-21-2022, 11:18 PM)SwisherPrice Wrote: [ -> ]People still loving Gobert? I just don't see it with him as being that missing piece. You can't be paid Top-3 on the roster and be a player that can be taken out of games in the playoffs when opponents find ways to adjust. Yes he's a great rim protector but what happens when you play teams in the playoffs that can go small and make it rain from three like the Mavs? And while this Mavs performance has been incredible, they are not even close to one of the better shooting teams in the league. If the Mavs are giving the Jazz problems with their floor-spacing offense, think about what the Warriors, Suns, etc. would do.
And on offense, yes he's a great rim roller but defenses aren't going to just let him get lobs/dunks every possession in the playoffs. Plus he has no 3-pt range. If he developed an outside shot to just be respectable for a center, then you could talk me into it.
(04-21-2022, 11:20 PM)cow Wrote: [ -> ]I love Gobert but not for his contract. Give me 60% of what he offers on the floor in the $5m range.I don't think we're getting 60% of what Gobert brings at 5 mil. Maybe 10-12 mil.
(04-21-2022, 11:22 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: [ -> ]I don't think we're getting 60% of what Gobert brings at 5 mil. Maybe 10-12 mil.
Still even then you gotta wonder why invest over a 1/3rd of the total cap into a player like Gobert. I still think next to Luka he'd be utilized properly and his weaknesses are downplayed.
(04-21-2022, 11:38 PM)TurkishMFFL Wrote: [ -> ]I could only get the chance to watch the 4th quarter and I was really impressed to see Josh Green bringing the ball. Was that the way he was played all game? If yes, that is a genius move by Kidd. I have always thought that Green being there playing the point brings length and toughness to the team as well as better transition plays.
Can somebody please tell me briefly as to how he was played and how he did tonight?
(04-22-2022, 12:21 AM)windjc Wrote: [ -> ]Jazz shoot 56%+ and lost at home. That must be demoralizing.
Luka returns Game 4. Meanwhile Dallas has figured a way to beat Utah with Brunson and Dinwiddie dominating the ball. Will Luka's return, even if 100%, disrupt this momentum?
Luka is used to carrying the team. Will Brunson and Dinwiddie continue to attack relentlessly? Or will they fall back into a secondary role? There is only ONE ball. It has to be shared efficiently.
Game 4 could be really interesting. I almost feel like Dallas has at least as good of a chance winning game 4 without Luka than they do with him because of the current momentum. Game 5 at home might be a smoother transition for Luka's return.
But it doesn't matter. Luka will play Game 4 and we will find out.