GAME 74: POR (34-39) @ DAL (43-31) | 131-134 loss

[Kammrath]

[omahen]

Let's (almost) kick Portland out of playoff race. This will be a fun game for sure. Portland has one of the worst defenses and absolutely no one that could guard Luka. On the other hand they represent a bunch of mismatches for our defense.

[ClutchDirk]

https://twitter.com/ESefko/status/1293225390895489024

[embellisher]

Portland fighting for their playoff lives. We can't stop Dame. Can they stop Luka?

[BigDirk41]

I'm curious to see if Rick tries to win these next 2 games at all costs or if he plays the starters low minutes and tells the bench it's up to them. Personally I think we should try to win out because Utah could certainly lose to the Spurs. Winning the next 2 will be hard regardless with how the Blazers and Suns are playing. Should be fun.

[omahen]

Mavs should go all in. There can't be a better pre playoff practice, as these teams will go 110 %

[ItsGoTime]

Mavs should go all in. There can't be a better pre playoff practice, as these teams will go 110 %

Minus the two teams getting extremely rough with Luka and KP, I agree. Can’t risk injury this close to the goal for a non-playoff game.

[Mavs2019]

Seems Spurs will beat Houston to stay alive until  their last game with Utah (+17 at HT, no Harden). That at least guarantees no tanking shenanigans. Every team has something to play for.

[SleepingHero]

Mavs are the team that is gatekeeping the playoff fates of 2 teams in PHX and Portland. If the Mavs win tonight, then PHX could potentially overtake Portland and Memphis for the 8th seed if they win out.

If Dallas beats PHX, then PHX playoff hopes are dashed. Going to be super interesting.

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We can't stop Dame.

What if Carlisle throws out MKG to start tonight and makes him guard Dame and shuts him down? Could you imagine??? 

I wouldn't even care that MKG cannot score more than 1 point every 5 games.

[Scott41theMavs]

Mavs are the team that is gatekeeping the playoff fates of 2 teams in PHX and Portland. If the Mavs win tonight, then PHX could potentially overtake Portland and Memphis for the 8th seed if they win out.

If Dallas beats PHX, then PHX playoff hopes are dashed. Going to be super interesting.

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We can't stop Dame.

What if Carlisle throws out MKG to start tonight and makes him guard Dame and shuts him down? Could you imagine???

I wouldn't even care that MKG cannot score more than 1 point every 5 games.

Dang, you beat me to it. I was just going to say that I wanted a Luka-THJ-DFS-MKG-KP starting lineup. Put THJ on Melo, MKG on Dame, and DFS on CJ.

[MrGoat]

I'm seeing an over under of 240. That almost seems low here.

This game's a win-win for us though. A win keeps the possibility of passing Utah for the 6th spot alive and a loss hurt the Spurs

[Hypermav]

How about a Luka/KP combined 60/30/20. Or maybe wonder boy does it by himself...

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Seems Spurs will beat Houston to stay alive until  their last game with Utah (+17 at HT, no Harden). That at least guarantees no tanking shenanigans. Every team has something to play for.

Spurs are big time Sixer and Mavs fans tonight.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Mavs should go all in. There can't be a better pre playoff practice, as these teams will go 110 %

Minus the two teams getting extremely rough with Luka and KP, I agree. Can’t risk injury this close to the goal for a non-playoff game.

It's a playoff game for Portland. Mavs look to be locked in at 7.

[SleepingHero]

Big 3 by THJ.

Good to see him hit his first shot.

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Luka with a nasty 3!

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KP needs more postups. He's a walking mismatch.

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OH WOW LUKA! A step back jack from downtown Disney!

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LUKA STUFFS MELO!

[Hypermav]

Mavs Machine Mavs Machine

[aguiar95]

Layup drill for the Blazers, great start on offense.

[dirkfansince1998]

Wonder how much longer RC will watch Collins dominate DFS. Maybe he wants to rest Kleber but the Mavs desperately need some height to match Collins and Nurkic.

[SleepingHero]

KP with great D on Nurkic and then finishes the tough layup.

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KRISTAPS WITH THE HAMMER!

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AND THEN A 3!

thats 7 straight from KP!

[Hypermav]

Hints of some defense.

[Mavs2019]

These difficult one handed dunks by Porzingis scare the shit out of me, because of the uncontrolled landings.