Game 77: DAL (37-39) @ PHL (49-26)

[chaparral]

Looking for a game thread - so I thought I would start one.

At the end of the 3rd Q.  Mavs are up by 2 pts.  DAL 91 to PHL 89.

Game has been going back and forth all night.  Luka and Kyrie both have 19pts though 3 Q's.

Mavs start the 4th Q w/ Kyrie, Green, THJ, Bullock and Wood.

[chaparral]

8:09 left in the game Mavs first to 100 so they say.

DAL 101 to PHL 98.

[dirkfansince1998]

First half was one of the better defensive performances this season. Actually managed to protect the paint. Even if it lead to a lot of FTs and open 3s for Philly.
Brutal game for Wood fans. Eaten alife in the few minutes he played. Defense collapsed as soon as he entered the floor.

[chaparral]

Mavs time out w/6:13 left in the game.

DAL 103 to PHL 105.

[chaparral]

Philly for 3 and a 5 pt lead.

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4:00 left in the game DAL 105 to PHL 110.

[chaparral]

Mavs not giving up but a THJ foul puts Philly on the line w/3:35 left.

DAL 105 to PHL 110.

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Luka long 3.

[dirkfansince1998]

Ran out of steam. Philly can pick the preferable matchup. They have four high level iso scorers on the floor. Mavs simply don´t have the scheme or personal to defend an offense like this.

[chaparral]

1:05 left DAL 108 to PHL 115.

[chaparral]

35.7 sec left DAL 108 to PHL 116.

[ThisIStheYear]

I’d say no one’s dying, but then I see what Cuban and Kidd have done to this once great board, and I’m not so sure.

[SwisherPrice]

Good loss. Sixers didn't even look like they were trying very hard and still won.

[chaparral]

Philly holds the ball to run out the clock.

DAL 108 to PHL 116.

[dirkfansince1998]

On a positive note. For my fellow MFFL on team tank. Jazz up 9 against the Spurs with 50s left in the game. Thunder up 3 against the Pistons with 3:30 left in the game.
Lakers beat the Bulls. Not perfect but basically eliminates the Mavs chances to overtake them.

[HAguiar95]

Pretty wild homerism by the refs in the last 6 minutes of the 4Q.

[Branduil]

Guys I think this team might suck

[chaparral]

Mavs end the game shooting 45.8 / 39.1 / 77.8 % for the gams.

Luka had 24pts, Kyrie 23pts and THJ 21pts.

Mavs drop to 37 and 40.

[cow]

Luka's last possession sums up our season nicely.

[ThisIStheYear]

That was one sided officiating. The Mavs need to shut Luka down with a wrist injury. Hopefully the refs call games Mavs games straight next year after punishing them this season so consistently.

[chaparral]

I’d say no one’s dying, but then I see what Cuban and Kidd have done to this once great board, and I’m not so sure.

Totally agree with this post.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Good loss. Sixers didn't even look like they were trying very hard and still won.

At this point of the season, there is no such thing as a good loss. Especially when you're fighting to get in the playoffs. But to your point, they did play well, until they ran out of juice. Philly is just a superior team.