Game 67: Dallas Mavericks (38-28) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (45-20)

[dirkfansince1998]

Hopefully we will see a lot of Giddey. The perfect target for Kidd's scheme. Already worked in the last game.

[SleepingHero]

Hardy comes in and immediately makes an impact. 2 great possessions. Almost had a crazy pass but wasn't ready for it. This game has proven once again how invaluable Exum is.

[Chicagojk]

Nice pass and defense from Hardy, followed by a careless pass.

Love how we are staying big.

[SleepingHero]

OKC is getting wide open looks as well. A little bit of a reality check for Kidd's defense. Works when the opponent cannot go five out or has multiple mediocre shooters. Against a team like OKC the guys that are left wide open are Kenrich Williams, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort. Above average 3-point shooters.

You're not wrong but Dort and Giddey haven't shown they can be consistent 3pt shooters at volume. Same with Kenrich. So I don't disagree with Kidd's gameplan for once. 

But if they are hitting their threes they're almost impossible to beat. Just have to tip your cap.

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

I’ve said this before but OKC just doesn’t scare me. They’ve been so healthy and that’s half the battle. When they upgrade Giddey and/or Dort that’s a different story. Also, Chet getting stronger.

[Chicagojk]

Not a fan of both Hardaway and Hardy playing together. But at least now we have a tall point and a big 4 and 5 out there. Hardaway isn’t the 4

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

Chet wants NO part of Gafford down low and Lively matches up well with him too. I would just pound Chet in the post repeatedly.

[dirkfansince1998]

You're not wrong but Dort and Giddey haven't shown they can be consistent 3pt shooters at volume. Same with Kenrich. So I don't disagree with Kidd's gameplan for once. 

But if they are hitting their threes they're almost impossible to beat. Just have to tip your cap.

Trust in Giddey

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

These refs…

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Kidd with hands in pockets.

[SleepingHero]

How many times can the thunder get away with a push off

[dirkfansince1998]

Blatant whistle against the Mavs. Just two different sets of rules when it comes to allowed contact and overall physicality.

[Mavs2021]

We should sign Poku. He´s been just mishandled. You tell him to foul on every play defensively and expect non calls, he´ll look like Gobert. Because apparently skinny f**** never commit fouls. Okay maybe we need to get him an American passport, too.

[The Jom]

OKC is getting wide open looks as well. A little bit of a reality check for Kidd's defense. Works when the opponent cannot go five out or has multiple mediocre shooters. Against a team like OKC the guys that are left wide open are Kenrich Williams, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort. Above average 3-point shooters.

Really? I’ve only seen 5 minutes or so. But it seems to be Giddy they’re strategically leaving open from 3. And he’s not above average.

[SleepingHero]

Blatant whistle against the Mavs. Just two different sets of rules when it comes to allowed contact and overall physicality.

It's really incredible how one sided it is.

I've tried to not believe the NBA has it out against the Mavs but time and again there are cases of just blatant one sided officiating.

[dirkfansince1998]

We should sign Poku. He´s been just mishandled. You tell him to foul on every play defensively and expect non calls, he´ll look like Gobert. Because apparently skinny f**** never commit fouls. Okay maybe we need to get him an American passport, too.

I watched almost a decade of Powell in a Mavs jersey. Being skinny has nothing to do with it. If you wear a Mavs jersey you are fouling the offensive player with your nose when you take an ellbow to the face.

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Really? I’ve only seen 5 minutes or so. But it seems to be Giddy they’re strategically leaving open from 3. And he’s not above average.

Giddey was on the bench to close the first quarter. Hopefully he plays 40+ minutes.

[SleepingHero]

AND ONE HARDY PARTY

I AM HARDY!!!!!!!!!!

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Hardy comes in chucking
Pass the freakin ball!

[SwisherPrice]

Van Gundy does not approve of Hardy 

[SleepingHero]

Maxi trying to score is giving me aids.

[SleepingHero]

The announcers literally say its a blatant foul.