GAME 76: LAL (31-44) @ DAL (47-29) | 110-128 MAVS WIN!

[ItsGoTime]

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Get to within 1 game behind 3rd seed AND knock the Lakers out of the chance at playoffs? Sign me up!!!

[embellisher]

I wonder if Bron will make a miraculous recovery before game time?

Hopefully Westbrick doesn’t go all-world on us tonight!

[VintagePejav2]

I wonder if Bron will make a miraculous recovery before game time?

Hopefully Westbrick doesn’t go all-world on us tonight!

I think it would more likely be Anthony Davis, of the 2 doubtfuls, that gets upgraded. He supposedly went through a full practice yesterday.

[DrMav]

Last time Mavs were in control of their own destiny for a top 4 playoff seed was December 2nd at 11-9. Gotta keep control, must win game.

[Hogmelon]

https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/in...9_01PM.pdf

[Kammrath]

https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1508867600327090180

[michaeltex]

So DAL is healthy. LALs are likely without AD and LBJ, although I heard AD was doing 5 on 5 practices now. They have to be right on the edge of calling it quits.

Interesting that LACs have PG as questionable, not doubtful or out. KL is still out. UTA has Gobert, Bogie, and House as questionable. Maybe another L for UTA? 

2 game cushion for DAL would be nice before heading east.

Not to mention getting to 1/2 game behind GSW.

[MurphySP28]

I think it would more likely be Anthony Davis, of the 2 doubtfuls, that gets upgraded. He supposedly went through a full practice yesterday.

Maybe? Davis is still listed as Out on some injury reports but we'll see. Even if he is back from injury I doubt he will be able to provide enough of an impact to slow down the Mavs. Westbrick will have double digit TOs trying to single-handedly save the day is my bold prediction for the night. Mavs should cruise to a solid victory tonight.

[MurphySP28]

Lebron and Davis both OUT tonight.

ESPN Update

[VintagePejav2]

Lebron and Davis both OUT tonight.

ESPN Update

Fine by me!

[Hypermav]

Luka on fire.

[Smitty]

I saw a clip of Bertans shooting in practice and it seemed like he hit 30 3’s in a row. Figured it was just a matter of time…

[KillerLeft]

Goodness gracious, the Lakers are terrible.

[Hypermav]

I saw a clip of Bertans shooting in practice and it seemed like he hit 30 3’s in a row. Figured it was just a matter of time…

If we can get he and Maxi hitting at their averages, Mavs will be really tough.  Although Bertans may not be playoff rotation material.  Really need Maxi tho.

[KillerLeft]

Ideal first half. Hopefully, they don’t give up a run and are able to rest some people on the first night of a back to back.

[Hypermav]

Proud of the Mavs taking care of business against a (bad) team that has to win.

[Smitty]

If we can get he and Maxi hitting at their averages, Mavs will be really tough.  Although Bertans may not be playoff rotation material.  Really need Maxi tho.

This is a good game to get Maxi going. That’s the one and only thing I’m hoping for in the second half. I agree that Bertans probably won’t be rotational but rather specialist in the playoffs. He can be a game changer though. I’ve been impressed with his BBIQ and movement on offense as well as his rotations and rebounding on the defensive end. He may never be “worth” his contract but he’s far from unplayable and maybe even pretty good on most nights.

[Kammrath]

Mavs look like they want that 3 seed....THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.

Also, GREAT to have a DB sighting. Need his shooting for a deep playoff run.

[Kammrath]

Love 6 assist, 1 TO Luka....don't feel like we have seen that much recently.

[KillerLeft]

Love 6 assist, 1 TO Luka....don't feel like we have seen that much recently.

He is playing well, for sure. But my take away from that half of basketball was that the Lakers have so, so, so given up on their season it’s ridiculous. That’s the worst NBA team effort I have seen in a long time.