Game 53: Houston Rockets (32-19) vs. Dallas Mavericks (27-25)

[audiosway]

Man, the injury bug is really trying to derail out season

Never should have gotten rid of Casey Smith

[Jym]

Man, the injury bug is really trying to derail out season

a lot of pressure on Kyrie's bulging disc

[audiosway]

AD headed toward that 30 points 20 rebound triple double.

[Smitty]

AD headed toward that 30 points 20 rebound triple double.

And he’s headed to the locker room with a possible groin injury. The full AD experience.

[audiosway]

And he’s headed to the locker room with a possible groin injury. The full AD experience.

There it is. Was just watching the box score. I'll be watching the game tonight.

[SirMyztiq]

Sigh. This is trash. Bad start if AD is out already. What could have been a healing moment for the fans might be more fuel to the fire. Especially if Luka plays well tonight.

[SkenfromLMF]

AD headed toward the IR…

[BigDirk41]

This is the problem with AD. Incredible player "when he's available."

[mvossman]

Not sure why Kidd felt the need to play him over 30 minutes in three quarters.

[audiosway]

Not sure why Kidd felt the need to play him over 30 minutes in three quarters.

I'm not either. Makes no sense. He could have played 30 minutes total today and it been great.

[Kidnova]

I'm not either. Makes no sense. He could have played 30 minutes total today and it been great.

I'm all for blaming Kidd for things, but that was a non-contact injury that have happened in minute 5.

[SwisherPrice]

Max Christie is unstoppable...very few weaknesses in his game already at only age 22. Mavs have their SG of the present and future. I know Jaden Hardy is upset that he didn't get included in the Lakers trade!

[bubbler86]

Max Christie is unstoppable...very few weaknesses in his game already at only age 22. Mavs have their SG of the present and future. I know Jaden Hardy is upset that he didn't get included in the Lakers trade!

A friend just texted me and said he is worth 2 first-round picks.

[Chicagojk]

Great win. Is it sustainable? Not sure. But at least for a day we can feel better.

I don’t care if every injury is a freak one or explainable, let’s get rid of our training staff.

[OBX Maverick]

Max Christie is unstoppable...very few weaknesses in his game already at only age 22. Mavs have their SG of the present and future. I know Jaden Hardy is upset that he didn't get included in the Lakers trade!

He’s going to be a fixture on this team from awhile.  Heady player who plays at both ends of the court. Can find his own shot and seems to be a decent passer, too. 

Folks were looking for Knecht in the trade, but this guy’s the keeper….and actually 2 years younger than Knecht despite playing in his 3rd season.

[bubbler86]

He’s going to be a fixture on this team from awhile.  Heady player who plays at both ends of the court. Can find his own shot and seems to be a decent passer, too. 

Folks were looking for Knecht in the trade, but this guy’s the keeper….and actually 2 years younger than Knecht despite playing in his 3rd season.

Max is 2 to 3X the player Knecht is in my opinion.  Knecht is a one trick pony.   Max is better than Austin Reaves.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Quick question, would you guys rather have Reeves or Christie if Reeves were made available?

[Deebo]

Someone tell me ad is OK

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Someone tell me ad is OK

Won't know until the MRI I hear. Non contact injuries are tough to decifer. Looks like he aggravated his abdominal muscle again.

[SwisherPrice]

I'm going to predict they will hold AD out until after the All Star Break. Gafford gets a lot of criticism but he is so durable, even though he gets dinged up every other game on the court. Without him this season, they would have been in an even bigger hole considering Lively can't stay healthy and now we deal with the AD Experience.