1st Round Matchup: Mavs vs. Clippers

[RD2191]

Dallas winning it in overtime. Tbh

[Spurtacular]

Donkey totally missed GOATon GOATavic.

[D-Wade]

Best game of the playoffs so far. Playoff P in full form and no Zingis has made this an even series.

[GB20]

Kawhi is doing everything for the clippers

[RD2191]

GET A FUCKING REBOUND CLIPS FUCK

[Spurtacular]

The defense is constantly sagging back even in a playoff game. NBA is soft as Charmin.

[lefty]

Playoff Pee Pee shitting the bed

[GB20]

Man!! Mark Cuban has the best player on Dallas’s history on his hand.

[Texas_Ranger]

MORRIS!

[lefty]

Man!! Mark Cuban has the best player on Dallas’s history on his hand.

the disrespect for James Donaldson is real

[lefty20]

Hot damn what a shot!

[Rosewood]

LUKA. :lol should've stayed in Toronto Kawhi.

[Joseph Kony]

Why is Kawhi afraid to guard luka :lol

[JamStone]

That’s a bad boy

[Spurtacular]

:lol Clippers

[Thanos]

Not too shabby for a pussy ass white boy

[RD2191]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmaoKawhi is a Spur at heart.

[Bynumite]

Best wing defenders since Jordan and Pippen can't stop a 21 year old kid and a bunch of role players :lmao

[BD24]

Luka a fucking savage. Got damn

[daslicer]

Amazing game winner by Luka.

[212094ever]

This kid tho

[Clipper Nation]

I have never been more disgusted with a team in my life than I am right now. Fire Doc immediately and trade that loser PG in the offseason.

[Bynumite]

43 17 13 and a buzzer beater to win the game. Luka is a monster :worthy:

[GB20]

Man!! The spurs should have made that trade to Sacramento to get lukas

[Rummpd]

Shot was at least 30 feet and had to have an arc - unreal

[Barfunk]

A bomb

[daslicer]

Why is Kawhi afraid to guard luka :lol

That was a weird defensive scheme by Doc to put Reggie Jackson on Luka.

[Bynumite]

Imagine having Kiwi and George Paul on your team and putting Reggie Jackson on Doncic :lmao

[baseline bum]

God damn, that's gotta be one of the best games anyone has ever had in the playoffs. WTF was Atlanta thinking trading this guy away? This guy is going to end up the greatest Mav ever.

[RD2191]

Imagine having Kiwi and George Paul on your team and putting Reggie Jackson on Doncic :lmao
Bro, stfu. The Lakers were the laughing stock of the league for almost a decade and are now only relevant because of Davis bitched out and requested a trade. Seriously, this is why no one likes you faggots.

[Spurtacular]

:lmao Shaq shitting on Donkey right now.

[D-Wade]

Damn. Classic game with a classic finishing blow, by an obvious future all timer.

[RD2191]

God damn, that's gotta be one of the best games anyone has ever had in the playoffs. WTF was Atlanta thinking trading this guy away? This guy is going to end up the greatest Mav ever.
Ho lee shit, I just remembered that. :lol

[daslicer]

God damn, that's gotta be one of the best games anyone has ever had in the playoffs. WTF was Atlanta thinking trading this guy away? This guy is going to end up the greatest Mav ever.

They got caught up in the Stephen Curry hype and thought Trae Young would be the next Curry.

[Thanos]

Kawhitstorm in shambles rn :lmao

[Bynumite]

But ST led me to believe these are the moments Kiwi lives for, not the regular season.

:lol Bricks jumper, game goes into OT
:lol Doesn't guard Luka on the final play

[GB20]

What the fuck happened to Paul George? Kawhi was doing everything to the Clippers.

[Rummpd]

Doc should be fired!

[Luka Doncic]

GOAT

[RD2191]

Gawd damn that was a cold blooded shot by Luka. Dude might be top 10 in NBA history when it's all over.

[lefty]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmaoKawhi is a Spur at heart.

:lol

[GB20]

Now the nba wil be scouting a lot European players to find the next Luka.

[KobesAchilles]

Luka is special. The guy is amazing. Everyone in Europe knew he was amazing and yet Bagley and Ayton were picked over him. Plus he was traded for Trey Young :lmao

Also Kawhi ran away from Luka there. Didn’t even try to fight over the screen. I know Doc probably said to switch everything but that was just stupidity to let Reggie Jackson guard him :lol

[RD2191]

Luka is special. The guy is amazing. Everyone in Europe knew he was amazing and yet Bagley and Ayton were picked over him. Plus he was traded for Trey Young :lmao

Also Kawhi ran away from Luka there. Didn’t even try to fight over the screen. I know Doc probably said to switch everything but that was just stupidity to let Reggie Jackson guard him :lol
Kawhi bitched out, 2 time DPOY and he's nowhere to be seen. SMH

[140]

This fucking kid man. Holy shit

[GB20]

This fucking kid man. Holy shit
And that what is scary, he is a kid playing MJ level already.

[Luka Doncic]

And that what is scary, he is a kid playing MJ level already.
And he can still get better. Still can improve his outside shot and get in better shape.

[Texas_Ranger]

kawhi did guard him, but after the Kleber screen they switched.

give Luka someone like Klay Thompson on the team and Dallas is a champ 5 times in a row.

[LkrFan]

I have never been more disgusted with a team in my life than I am right now. Fire Doc immediately and trade that loser PG in the offseason.

Why didn't the :claw shut Luka down son? :downspin:

[R. DeMurre]

Wow, Dallas pulled off that Kawhi/Reggie Jackson defensive switch with relative ease.

[Bynumite]

Extended 1st round series, games every 2 days, averaging 40 mins per game. Kiwi's gotta start load managing soon :wakeup

[LkrFan]

Rick Carlisle >>> Doc
Luka >> Kawhi >>>>> PG

Facts :toast

[swrowe78]

Let's be real Kings and Spurs would have wasted this kids talents. Pop would have kept Luka on the bench like he does to every young player. Glad he's on the Mavericks.

[GB20]

kawhi did guard him, but after the Kleber screen they switched.

give Luka someone like Klay Thompson on the team and Dallas is a champ 5 times in a row.
Exactly!! The way Luka pass the ball , they need a lot of shooters around him. Thanks to Luka, Seth curry career survived because he makes everybody better.

[KobesAchilles]

Let's be real Kings and Spurs would have wasted this kids talents. Pop would have kept Luka on the bench like he does to every young player. Glad he's on the Mavericks.
Forbes still would’ve been starting over him :lol

[Texas_Ranger]

Let's be real Kings and Spurs would have wasted this kids talents. Pop would have kept Luka on the bench like he does to every young player. Glad he's on the Mavericks.

Luka needs to have the ball in his hands most of the time, so yea, Pop would not really help him.

[140]

Seth shittin on pandemic pee and calling him a bitch ass :lol

[Bynumite]

Gallinari, Gilgeous-Alexander and 5 1st round picks for Summer League P :lmao

15 PPG on 30% this series :lmao

[Rummpd]

Paul George coming up like a fraud so far

[GAustex]

Nobody asked for your support, meet me at the guillotine....punk ass white boy
Most everyone says what Harrell said was not right-except you-me thinks you are the punk ass

[Neo.]

Most everyone says what Harrell said was not right-except you-me thinks you are the punk ass

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Spurminator]

Luka is a bad motherfucker.

[140]

Most everyone says what Harrell said was not right-except you-me thinks you are the punk ass

The dude is probably one of those nation of islam retards tbh

[Killakobe81]

Told you might be witnessing the best botcj asd whiteboy in NBA history...no one except magic of any color putting up similar stat lines at such a young age on the biggest stages.

Luka Da Don ...kid is da truth.

[exstatic]

‘Trezz...shhhhhhhhh.

[Rummpd]

Kid is the real deal and he is not a prima donna. Next year he wins MVP book it

[lefty]

:lol the look on the faces of Clippers Fans on those bubble screens after Luka hit the winner

[Dirks_Finale]

The dude is probably one of those nation of islam retards tbh

[Dirks_Finale]

:lol the look on the faces of Clippers Fans on those bubble screens after Luka hit the winner
:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Why didn't the :claw shut Luka down son? :downspin:

Punk ass white boy was begging for screens when Lord Kiwi was on him b/c he didn't want that smoke.

[Kawhitstorm]

Luka needs to have the ball in his hands most of the time, so yea, Pop would not really help him.

:lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

That was a weird defensive scheme by Doc to put Reggie Jackson on Luka.

Doc instituted the switch defense b/c Reggie Jackson/Pandemic P couldn't guard Curry/Burke but it made no sense to leave Jackson in the game on a defensive possession when Luka was cooking him.:lol

[Neo.]

Punk ass white boy was begging for screens when Lord Kiwi was on him b/c he didn't want that smoke.

kawhi easily could have went through the screen and picked up Luka. he bailed the moment he saw a chance to. didn't wanna get his eye dotted by a PAWB

[ezau]

Luka making Kawhi look like a second-tier star player

[Kyle_Kuzma]

sincere apologies to all the white boys. he makin PG and Kawhi look like clowns.

its been 40 years since y’all got a real one.

luka a super nova.

[LkrFan]

https://twitter.com/betonline_ag/status/1297714955517534208?s=19
:lmao

[LkrFan]

Punk ass white boy was begging for screens when Lord Kiwi was on him b/c he didn't want that smoke.

Why did Kawhi switch? Scurred of the moment :downspin:

[daslicer]

I laughed at Ernie Johnson saying "Bitch ass white boy." on inside the NBA. I'm going to have find that clip so I can laugh a few more times. It sounded funny coming out of his mouth.

[Dirks_Finale]

I laughed at Ernie Johnson saying "Bitch ass white boy." on inside the NBA. I'm going to have find that clip so I can laugh a few more times. It sounded funny coming out of his mouth.


:lol Please do post :lol :lol

[daslicer]

:lol Please do post :lol :lol

Here is a short clip of him saying it but he said it several more times on the show when discussing Montrez.
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[Dirks_Finale]

Here is a short clip of him saying it but he said it several more times on the show when discussing Montrez.
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:clap:lmao:lmao:lmao:lol

My life is complete now :lol

[daslicer]

:clap:lmao:lmao:lmao:lol

My life is complete now :lol

It's even better when you see the 5 minute conversation they had about Montrez. Ernie used it several times. It was too funny. I'm sure somebody will eventually upload the full conversation.

[daslicer]

:clap:lmao:lmao:lmao:lol

My life is complete now :lol

The full conversation which is even better.
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[Dirks_Finale]

It's even better when you see the 5 minute conversation they had about Montrez. Ernie used it several times. It was too funny. I'm sure somebody will eventually upload the full conversation.

I want to see Ernie make a hip hop video now. Boats and hoes, boats and hoes :lol

[daslicer]

The full conversation which is even better.
tD-SujPXzuY

Ernie says bitch ass white boy at 20 seconds and says it again at the 4 minute mark for anybody who wants to hear it.

[Dirks_Finale]

The full conversation which is even better.
tD-SujPXzuY

Chuck keeping it a buck as always.

[swrowe78]

Paul George needs to step up

[Trainwreck2100]

The full conversation which is even better.
tD-SujPXzuY

Lol Kenny basically saying "It ain't racist cause he black", Chuck ain't having none of that

[daslicer]

Lol Kenny basically saying "It ain't racist cause he black", Chuck ain't having none of that

I agreed with Chuck. You can't have it both ways a racist insult is a racist insult regardless of who said it.

[Kyle_Kuzma]

man, never seen kawhi scared like this before. dude really went away from guarding luka in that last play.

how you gonna let a 21 year old, unathletic white kid intimidate you like that

:wow


shouldve been 3-1 with the porzingis ejection game 1.

[JamStone]

Lol Kenny basically saying "It ain't racist cause he black", Chuck ain't having none of that

I think he made a distinction, even though as usual he’s about as eloquent as gargling on jagged rocks. Kenny said it could be viewed as racist, but it wasn’t racism. Racism has to do with power and oppression. A statement can be racist without being about racism. A black man walks down the street and gets called the n-word, it’s a racist comment. But that’s not racism. A black man goes on a job interview and a white man with a significantly weaker resume gets hired over him, that’s racism.

Words can be racist without being racism. When actions are taken that marginalize or negatively impact one’s freedoms or livelihood based on race, then it’s racism.

Montrezl can’t do shit to Luka as far as oppressing his rights or freedoms. Short of stopping in the middle of the court and beating the shit out of Luka while calling him a bitchass white boy, which then would be about his health and livelihood, just calling him a white boy is not racism. Flip the coin, Luka calling him the n-word wouldn’t be racism either. Racist, not racism.

[ezau]

man, never seen kawhi scared like this before. dude really went away from guarding luka in that last play.

how you gonna let a 21 year old, unathletic white kid intimidate you like that

:wow


shouldve been 3-1 with the porzingis ejection game 1.

Kawhi is done. He was a beneficiary of playing with all-time greats when he was with the Spurs and a stacked Toronto squad, which barely squeaked past a depleted Warriors squad.

[Arcadian]

I think he made a distinction, even though as usual he’s about as eloquent as gargling on jagged rocks. Kenny said it could be viewed as racist, but it wasn’t racism. Racism has to do with power and oppression. A statement can be racist without being about racism. A black man walks down the street and gets called the n-word, it’s a racist comment. But that’s not racism. A black man goes on a job interview and a white man with a significantly weaker resume gets hired over him, that’s racism.

Words can be racist without being racism. When actions are taken that marginalize or negatively impact one’s freedoms or livelihood based on race, then it’s racism.

Montrezl can’t do shit to Luka as far as oppressing his rights or freedoms. Short of stopping in the middle of the court and beating the shit out of Luka while calling him a bitchass white boy, which then would be about his health and livelihood, just calling him a white boy is not racism. Flip the coin, Luka calling him the n-word wouldn’t be racism either. Racist, not racism.

When Kenny said that, I thought: "You do realize 'racist' is the adjective form of 'racism', right?"

I think it's a totally unnecessary distinction based on the 21st century re-conceptualization of racism.

[Neo.]

Kawhi is done. He was a beneficiary of playing with all-time greats when he was with the Spurs and a stacked Toronto squad, which barely squeaked past a depleted Warriors squad.

done night be an overstatement, but otherwise... truth bombs

[JamStone]

When Kenny said that, I thought: "You do realize 'racist' is the adjective form of 'racism', right?"

I think it's a totally unnecessary distinction based on the 21st century re-conceptualization of racism.

That’s a fair criticism, but I think the distinction is still there. It’s about the evolution of cultural language. You see, the distinction isn’t really between “racist” and “racism.” The distinction is between “racism” and “racial discrimination.” That’s where the real difference exists. But when you talk about a movement or ideology for racial justice, screaming “Stop Racial Discrimination!” can be word heavy. “Stop Racism!” much more succinct.

Language is dynamic and meanings and definitions evolve.

What is the word “boondocks” mean? It’s like somewhere fucking far, remote, tough to get to. Right? Something like that. I’m Filipino. Boondocks is derived from the Tagalog word “bundok,” meaning mountain. Usually pretty fucking far away. But boondocks in American English has nothing to do with mountains. GIs stationed in the Philippines in WWI and WWII brought the word back with them. Meanings change. Language evolves.

Racism really means racial discrimination. It’s evolved into that, and is distinct from racist. And maybe it will change again. But I think currently the distinction is still there.

[RD2191]

Kawhi is done. He was a beneficiary of playing with all-time greats when he was with the Spurs and a stacked Toronto squad, which barely squeaked past a depleted Warriors squad.
:lmao stop

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I've probably never uttered these two words together in my life, but "GO MAVS"!

[gambit1990]

chuck said something like he's never referred to a player by the color of the skin (yeah, right) on the court.

kenny actually made the best point without even realizing it and it went again his argument :lol he said something like: "why is saying bîtch ass white boy on the court so bad but saying bîtch ass n**** on the court isn't?"

[Killakobe81]

chuck said something like he's never referred to a player by the color of the skin (yeah, right) on the court.

kenny actually made the best point without even realizing it and it went again his argument :lol he said something like: "why is saying bîtch ass white boy on the court so bad but saying bîtch ass n**** on the court isn't?"

They are both bad. Calling a Negro a BAN in most pickup games will lead to people throwing hands. NBA players get away with it some because ig you throw hands there are repurcussions ...plus so many players are friends nowadays.

[Neo.]

They are both bad. Calling a Negro a BAN in most pickup games will lead to people throwing hands. NBA players get away with it some because ig you throw hands there are repurcussions ...plus so many players are friends nowadays.

and I'd be willing to bet that it's exceptionally rare that white guys are calling black guys "nigga" when trash talking, bc there would be far more altercations, and everyone would know about it since everyone wants to make excuses for why they throw punches

[Dirks_Finale]

chuck said something like he's never referred to a player by the color of the skin (yeah, right) on the court.

k
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Yeah i find that hard to believe

[Arcadian]

That’s a fair criticism, but I think the distinction is still there. It’s about the evolution of cultural language. You see, the distinction isn’t really between “racist” and “racism.” The distinction is between “racism” and “racial discrimination.” That’s where the real difference exists. But when you talk about a movement or ideology for racial justice, screaming “Stop Racial Discrimination!” can be word heavy. “Stop Racism!” much more succinct.

Language is dynamic and meanings and definitions evolve.

What is the word “boondocks” mean? It’s like somewhere fucking far, remote, tough to get to. Right? Something like that. I’m Filipino. Boondocks is derived from the Tagalog word “bundok,” meaning mountain. Usually pretty fucking far away. But boondocks in American English has nothing to do with mountains. GIs stationed in the Philippines in WWI and WWII brought the word back with them. Meanings change. Language evolves.

Racism really means racial discrimination. It’s evolved into that, and is distinct from racist. And maybe it will change again. But I think currently the distinction is still there.

Right, it's just two different meanings of the word "racism." The issue is whether you believe the second meaning is valid. It's controversial, but there are well-reasoned objections to the "racism involves power" argument.

[Bynumite]

You can't keep asking for equality, even displaying the word in the back of player jerseys, then expect special treatment and a pass in situations like this :lol

That's what equality is, all parties being treated fairly and in similar fashion.

[JamStone]

Right, it's just two different meanings of the word "racism." The issue is whether you believe the second meaning is valid. It's controversial, but there are well-reasoned objections to the "racism involves power" argument.

I want to say that meaning is pretty widely accepted as valid though. But perhaps your experience is different. I don’t know. Honestly.

But it’s not exclusive to “racism.” It’s similar language usage with sexist, sexism.

Misogynistic words, thoughts, comments are viewed as “sexist.” It doesn’t necessarily mean they’re automatically sexism. But a company not promoting the more qualified woman over the less qualified man is “sexism.” Oppressive action or a power dynamic must exist.

[Spurtacular]

I have to be honest, this match-up could basically be for the title. Though the Mavs are a little shaky in any round.

[Texas_Ranger]

its been a good series, but if playoff p actually comes out and plays i think its over for the mavs, especially if Porzingis is hurt and doesnt play. Luka would have to have game 4 numbers and performances every game if they want to have a shot. Dallas just needs another guy that can shoot and create his own shot, most likely a 2nd option, cause i still think Porzingis should be the 3rd one.

[Brazil]

Go Mavs !!!

[Dirks_Finale]

I have to be honest, this match-up could basically be for the title. Though the Mavs are a little shaky in any round.

Wish this were true. We just don't play enough to defense to be a true contender yet.

But we aren't far away from true contender status. As Neo said(we finally agree on something :yield) give us a Draymond Green, versatile defender glue guy and we are right there.

[swrowe78]

Series is probably over. Porzingis not playing. I'm certain Paul George is going to show up to some degree this game. Clippers had a double digit lead last game but blew it. I don't think they will make the same mistake twice. Mavs have no pressure I will say that though. They already overachieved. All the pressure is on the Clippers.

[Spurtacular]

Wish this were true. We just don't play enough to defense to be a true contender yet.

But we aren't far away from true contender status. As Neo said(we finally agree on something :yield) give us a Draymond Green, versatile defender glue guy and we are right there.

Neo is (Mono) Slob. Don't dignify his alt, tbh. :lol

[Dirks_Finale]

:lol
Neo is (Mono) Slob. Don't dignify his alt, tbh. :lol

[Kyle_Kuzma]

porzy out again

if the clippas lose again

:rollin

[Dirks_Finale]

Series is probably over. Porzingis not playing. I'm certain Paul George is going to show up to some degree this game. Clippers had a double digit lead last game but blew it. I don't think they will make the same mistake twice. Mavs have no pressure I will say that though. They already overachieved. All the pressure is on the Clippers.

George plays like azz vs the Lakers and they don't have a chance. Means the Lebron worshipers wont shut up all summer after he gets that bubble-ring.

[Texas_Ranger]

Porzingis is not reliable as he ll always have problems with his knee. Sucks for the series.

[Killakobe81]

Porzingis is not reliable as he ll always have problems with his knee. Sucks for the series.

Like i said dudes over 7 foot 2 always deal with kner feet or injuries to various lower extremities. If you cant count on porzy im the playofgs whats the point? It was a great trafe now flip him for more reliable help even if that help is less talented.

[Kawhitstorm]

Like i daid dudes over 7 fpot 2 always deal with kner feet or injuries to various lower extremities. If you cant count on porzy im the playofgs whats the point? It was a great trafe now flip him for more reliable help even if that help is less talented.

When was the last time Boban missed a game?

[JamStone]

I think 7+ foot guys are more susceptible to injuries to the back, knees, and feet. But not all 7 footers get injured. Some get lucky. But I do think that once they do get a serious injury to one of those, it’s very likely they’re either lingering or recurring type injuries. Kristaps already had an ACL injury requiring surgery. He’ll likely deal with knee issues the rest of his life.

It’s one of the reasons I would try to trade Embiid if I were Philly. Embiid’s already hit the trifecta with injuries by his mid 20s. Knee and foot surgeries, a stress fracture in his lower back. His body is probably a ticking time bomb.

[daslicer]

Like i said dudes over 7 foot 2 always deal with kner feet or injuries to various lower extremities. If you cant count on porzy im the playofgs whats the point? It was a great trafe now flip him for more reliable help even if that help is less talented.

He's going to have a Ralph Sampson career type of trajectory.

[Kyle_Kuzma]

Like i said dudes over 7 foot 2 always deal with kner feet or injuries to various lower extremities. If you cant count on porzy im the playofgs whats the point? It was a great trafe now flip him for more reliable help even if that help is less talented.
always? wtf kind of hot take is that

kd,kg, d rob, olajuwon, dirk all had long healthy careers

[Neo.]

Neo is (Mono) Slob. Don't dignify his alt, tbh. :lol

rent free

and i didnt even have to do anything tbh lol

[Neo.]

George plays like azz vs the Lakers and they don't have a chance. Means the Lebron worshipers wont shut up all summer after he gets that bubble-ring.

lol bringing up lebron and whining about paul george playing poorly against him when the lakers and clippers are still 2 series away from having the possibility of playing each other

tbh dont act like the lebron haters wont shut up all summer if he doesnt win

[Dirks_Finale]

I honestly don't even know if this is a legit title no matter who wins it. I have mixed feelings on it.

You are not likely to see me in here harping on his 2020 Final's loss. Why would I when I have so many other legit finals losses of his to choose from? :lol


lol bringing up lebron and whining about paul george playing poorly against him when the lakers and clippers are still 2 series away from having the possibility of playing each other

tbh dont act like the lebron haters wont shut up all summer if he doesnt win

[Neo.]

I honestly don't even know if this is a legit title no matter who wins it. I have mixed feelings on it.

not sure how it's illegitimate

different? sure. but its a tournament of the best basketball teams in the nba. the only difference is all the games are on a neutral site without fans. if anything, one could argue that this is the most legitimate tournament the nba has ever had as its the most neutral environment ever played it, while keeping players as mentally tested as ever in being under uncommon circumstances. also less excuses of "the grind of the season wore them out". this could arguably be one of the more impressive championships a team could win.

just because it's different, doesn't make it illegitimate. it would be one thing if every single game was played at the boston garden in front of celtics fans, or where half the teams played 80 games and the other half played 40 or something obviously one-sided like that. but there are nothing about these circumstances that favor any team.


You are not likely to see me in here harping on his 2020 Final's loss. Why would I when I have so many other legit finals losses of his to choose from? :lol

considering you bring him up out of thin air every chance you get, just to make some kind of illogical, obsessive, pointless, ill-informed statement about him, it seems quite likely tbh

[Dirks_Finale]

not sure how it's illegitimate

different? sure. but its a tournament of the best basketball teams in the nba. the only difference is all the games are on a neutral site without fans. if anything, one could argue that this is the most legitimate tournament the nba has ever had as its the most neutral environment ever played it, while keeping players as mentally tested as ever in being under uncommon circumstances. also less excuses of "the grind of the season wore them out". this could arguably be one of the more impressive championships a team could win.

just because it's different, doesn't make it illegitimate. it would be one thing if every single game was played at the boston garden in front of celtics fans, or where half the teams played 80 games and the other half played 40 or something obviously one-sided like that. but there are nothing about these circumstances that favor any team.



considering you bring him up out of thin air every chance you get, just to make some kind of illogical, obsessive, pointless, ill-informed statement about him, it seems quite likely tbh

I love seeing y'all triggered so easily over Lebron. :lol Everything I say about him is factual, BTW.

I get your explanation and have pondered it myself. The reason that I am not sure it's a legit title is that HCA is out the window here. So what if a lower seed wins? Said lower seed didn't have to play in any hostile environments as they normally would have. Does that sorta cheapen the experience?

That's one scenario. Here's another...God forbid it happens, but this is the world we live in now. Lakers are playing the Bucks in the Finals. Lebron and AD both get the 'Rona and test positive before tipoff in GM2. Now the Bucks have to guard Markieff Morris and Jared Dudley instead. Unless of course there is some sort of provision that I don't know about delaying the finals until players clear, then I think Laker fan would be claiming the Buck's title was not legit.

[Neo.]

I love seeing y'all triggered so easily over Lebron. :lol Everything I say about him is factual, BTW.

nice try to mask your obviously trash opinions as trolling :tu you obviously have not been here long enough


I get your explanation and have pondered it myself. The reason that I am not sure it's a legit title is that HCA is out the window here. So what if a lower seed wins? Said lower seed didn't have to play in any hostile environments as they normally would have. Does that sorta cheapen the experience?

no. it shows who the best basketball teams are. not who has the loudest fans or most acoustic arenas to create a more noisy atmosphere.


That's one scenario. Here's another...God forbid it happens, but this is the world we live in now. Lakers are playing the Bucks in the Finals. Lebron and AD both get the 'Rona and test positive before tipoff in GM2. Now the Bucks have to guard Markieff Morris and Jared Dudley instead. Unless of course there is some sort of provision that I don't know about delaying the finals until players clear, then I think Laker fan would be claiming the Buck's title was not legit.

um... ok?

[Dirks_Finale]

The best basketball teams are the ones who worked hard all year and got a HCA that now no longer exists.

And a Lebron lover thinks my opinions are trash. How will I ever sleep at night now :lol


nice try to mask your obviously trash opinions as trolling :tu you obviously have not been here long enough



no. it shows who the best basketball teams are. not who has the loudest fans or most acoustic arenas to create a more noisy atmosphere.



um... ok?

[Neo.]

The best basketball teams are the ones who worked hard all year and got a HCA that now no longer exists.

And a Lebron lover thinks my opinions are trash. How will I ever sleep at night now :lol

no im pretty sure the best basketball team is the one who wins the championship, otherwise the 07 mavs would be champs

[Joseph Kony]

whose shitty troll is that? Or is that an actual poster? :lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

always? wtf kind of hot take is that

kd,kg, d rob, olajuwon, dirk all had long healthy careers

-KD isn’t 7’2” & has had a plethora of foot issues.
-Hakeem was 6’10” but his 7’3” buddy Sampson wasn’t so lucky
-Robinson had his prime cut short due to back injury
-KG’s knee injury basically cost the Celtics a 3-peat
-Dirk had one leg that was shorter than the other so he’s an outlier

[Dirks_Finale]

no im pretty sure the best basketball team is the one who wins the championship, otherwise the 07 mavs would be champs

Nice deflection spin.

[Dirks_Finale]

Question for anyone reading this since Neo deflected, as expected - the 95 Rockets were a 6 seed. They mowed down higher seeds by going in their gym and beating them en route to a title. Everybody considers that a very legit title.

What if a 6 or 7 seed does that in the bubble?(Mavs for example) Do you consider that just as legit? I'm not even saying that I don't. I think time will tell us how legit or illegitimate it is. But It offers an element that we have not seen before.

[Neo.]

Nice deflection spin.

how is it a deflection? you said the best teams get HCA. i disagree, i'm quite confident that the best team wins the championship.

if your argument is that if a lower seeded team wins, that it's less impressive... i suppose there may be a bit a validity to it, but that's not anyones fault, nor should it dismiss the accomplishment. not having HCA may have taken away a slight advantage to some, but so do injuries. but we don't dismiss championships as less valid because of injuries to opposing teams, otherwise basically every single championship should be dismissed because they pretty much always face a team battling a significant injury or two.

advantages, disadvantages... none of it matters in the end except for winning the championship. if a team beats everyone in front of them, they've earned a legitimate championship.

[DAF86]

Man, Kawhi is a fucking bot when he's zoned in like this. :cry it still hurts :cry

[Spurtacular]

rent free

and i didnt even have to do anything tbh lol

Tears Of A Slob

[Spurtacular]

Soft And One for the Clippers.

This was an easy money game tbh.

[Neo.]

Tears Of A Slob

clever :td

[daslicer]

Luka's ankle looks like it's starting to effect him. It was fun while it lasted but it looks like this series is over.

[DAF86]

"I am a man". Surname: Mann. :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Luka's ankle looks like it's starting to effect him. It was fun while it lasted but it looks like this series is over.

:claw

[ezau]

:lmao stop

:lol You really think the Raptors would've beaten the Warriors with a healthy Durant and Thompson? K, bruh. :lol

[lefty]

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[Arcadian]

Keep in mind, most people thought Luka was done for the season when he rolled his ankle.

Just the fact that he came back for one last epic performance in game 4 is impressive enough.

[Neo.]

Keep in mind, most people thought Luka was done for the season when he rolled his ankle.

Just the fact that he came back for one last epic performance in game 4 is impressive enough.

its just bittersweet to think they had a legit chance to win the series if kp didnt get himself ejected, or if his knee didn't flare up, or if luka didnt get hurt in game 3 when it was still very winnable

great to see that they were more competitive than realized, but sucks bc unfortunate circumstances cost them a chance to win the series and see their true potential

[Chris Fall]

Was Morris heel step definitely intentional? If you believe yes, is it worse than Zaza considering Luka's ankle was already injured?

[Neo.]

Was Morris heel step definitely intentional? If you believe yes, is it worse than Zaza considering Luka's ankle was already injured?

initially i didnt think it was, but then when another camera angle was released, it definitely looked a lot more suspicious, as that specific step he took looked very unnatural for someone who was simply jogging up to get in defensive position

his history of doing subtle dirty things doesnt help his case either, even in this series alone hes done a lot of extra pushing, elbows and shoulder bumps to try to "bully" the mavs, and luka in particular

if it truly was intentional, then yes its far worse than zaza. its literally johnny going for daniels knee

[Texas_Ranger]

it wasnt just the step on the ankle, he also did a Zaza on a Doncic 3 pointer. Morris has always been a dirty player, so only a moron thinks it wasnt intentional.

[Jules_Winnfield]

porzingis will miss the rest of the series IMO... so no chance for the mavs, they are like a wounded young lion fighting a lion king

but they have a great future, just need to add a couple of guys who can play good defense and get healthy.

[Jules_Winnfield]

dallas will be must watch tv starting next season and doncic might win his first mvp since giannis already has two and #2 coasts in the rs

also, donnie could create a max slot in 2021 before doncic's extension :lol the league is in good hands

[Kyle_Kuzma]

-KD isn’t 7’2” & has had a plethora of foot issues.
-Hakeem was 6’10” but his 7’3” buddy Sampson wasn’t so lucky
-Robinson had his prime cut short due to back injury
-KG’s knee injury basically cost the Celtics a 3-peat
-Dirk had one leg that was shorter than the other so he’s an outlier
stfu i wasn’t talkin to ur sweet ass

[MultiTroll]

Morris sure looked intentional.
Some of you guys say he has history of dirty shit. That adds to the guilty possibility. I'd ban the cunthole for 5 years if i knew it was intentional.

Playoff P and his 35 points. :lmao Spare us the b.s. His first few shots he looked entirely shakey and only a super greasy bounce got him the hoop as Dallas too the early lead. Sure as soon as the Clipps were ahead by 20 he was able to stat pad. Got to believe he's going to get exposed in the next rounds.

Kahwi pulling way too much Kobme shit. Not liking when he goes into chuck mode and stops playing team offense. He got away with it vs the injured Mavs.

[daslicer]

Mavs should boycott and pressure Doc to put his money where his mouth is.

[Dirks_Finale]

Mavs should boycott and pressure Doc to put his money where his mouth is.

I like that. Let's boycott till Porzingis gets healthy.

[Neo.]

oh btw he also pulled a zaza in the same game, thankfully it didn't do to Luka what happened to kawhi

https://stats.nba.com/events/?flag=3&CFID=&CFPARAMS=&PlayerID=1629029&TeamID=1610612742&GameID=0041900155&ContextMeasure=FG3M&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Playoffs&RangeType=0&StartPeriod=1&EndPeriod=10&StartRange=0&EndRange=28800&section=game&sct=plot

[Jules_Winnfield]

I like that. Let's boycott till Porzingis gets healthy.

one day too late :)

tied at 2-2 and couple of days off...

[Dirks_Finale]

one day too late :)

tied at 2-2 and couple of days off...

Damn!!! :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

stfu i wasn’t talkin to ur sweet ass

Someone got their Kylie Kuzma panties in bunch :madrun (Do you have more dumb claims to make, dipshit)

[MultiTroll]

Kwa getting breaks. Porzi tech, Porzi injury and now day or two extra off so Load Management.

[MultiTroll]

oh btw he also pulled a zaza in the same game, thankfully it didn't do to Luka what happened to kawhi

https://stats.nba.com/events/?flag=3&CFID=&CFPARAMS=&PlayerID=1629029&TeamID=1610612742&GameID=0041900155&ContextMeasure=FG3M&Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Playoffs&RangeType=0&StartPeriod=1&EndPeriod=10&StartRange=0&EndRange=28800&section=game&sct=plot
Not nearly as criminal as Zaza, but in the park yes. Looked intentional. Only slack to cut Morris is Doncic did launch n land about a foot forward.

[daslicer]

It would be funny if the Mavs benefited from the rest this boycott has provided and ends up upsetting the Clipper.

[Kawhitstorm]

Not nearly as criminal as Zaza, but in the park yes. Looked intentional. Only slack to cut Morris is Doncic did launch n land about a foot forward.

Not even close, Zaza slide his feet without even jumping on a up/down jump shot. Meanwhile, Luca took a step back while Morris was backpedaling thus the defender had to lunge forward to contest the shot.

[Neo.]

Not even close, Zaza slide his feet without even jumping on a up/down jump shot. Meanwhile, Luca took a step back while Morris was backpedaling thus the defender had to lunge forward to contest the shot.

stop

any moron who plays basketball for a living or even recreationally knows exactly where the landing space of the shooter is and is fully capable of keeping your feet away from that space

[Jules_Winnfield]

https://i.postimg.cc/KvYnnc65/khbuziv.jpg

[horseshue]

https://i.postimg.cc/KvYnnc65/khbuziv.jpg

Dallas is done.

[Jodelo]

https://i.postimg.cc/KvYnnc65/khbuziv.jpg


Dallas is done.

That this series is not already over is amazing.

[Kurgan]

I like that. Let's boycott till Porzingis gets healthy.

Boycott for a couple months? Porky will never be a consistently healthy player. Big men that are injury prone in the first couple years of their career will always be injury prone. Especially with his body type.

[Jules_Winnfield]

Boycott for a couple months? Porky will never be a consistently healthy player. Big men that are injury prone in the first couple years of their career will always be injury prone. Especially with his body type.

Mavs need to go all in for:

Luka Doncic
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Tim Hardaway Jr.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Kristaps Porzingis

In this case they would only need KP for WCF and the finals.

[Killakobe81]

When was the last time Boban missed a game?

Boban is an outlier who i mentioned previously as such ...but Boban is a 2nd or third string center.
KP is being paid max money to miss significant portions of seasons and this time it hurst more because its the playoffs.
They probably would lose to the Clippers anyway ...
but the future for mavs is bright for Mavs because of Luka relying on KP brittle ass might cost the Mavs a chance at a title.

I would sell him for quarters on the dollar tbh ...

BTW I Called this even though many said you cant predict it.

[Jodelo]

Morris is just a dirty player.

[140]

Tough guy Morris getting baited by Luka :lol

[DAF86]

lol Morris. Fucking dumbass.

[Jodelo]

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And "I did not even know about his ankle" :lol :lol Fuck Morris.

[JamStone]

Lol I love Luka and that was definitely a flagrant. But I don’t have much of an issue with Morris and how he plays. Plays with an edge. Talks shit. Tries to get under your skin. And does dirty stuff a lot. A lot of us complain how the NBA has become so pussified. Well, I don’t take issue with some physical play, even if it walks the line of dirty and even malicious. The game should have more of it. Shit is too much bro-hugs and pirouettes. I’ll take a few head swipes and flying .elbows

[lefty]

Lol I love Luka and that was definitely a flagrant. But I don’t have much of an issue with Morris and how he plays. Plays with an edge. Talks shit. Tries to get under your skin. And does dirty stuff a lot. A lot of us complain how the NBA has become so pussified. Well, I don’t take issue with some physical play, even if it walks the line of dirty and even malicious. The game should have more of it. Shit is too much bro-hugs and pirouettes. I’ll take a few head swipes and flying .elbows

NBA fans : “I miss the good old days, physicality, trash talking etc”

Also NBA fans : “Morris is a monster :cry”

[Killakobe81]

Lol I love Luka and that was definitely a flagrant. But I don’t have much of an issue with Morris and how he plays. Plays with an edge. Talks shit. Tries to get under your skin. And does dirty stuff a lot. A lot of us complain how the NBA has become so pussified. Well, I don’t take issue with some physical play, even if it walks the line of dirty and even malicious. The game should have more of it. Shit is too much bro-hugs and pirouettes. I’ll take a few head swipes and flying .elbows

Facts, except targeting an ankle or taking out airborne players without holding them up or the Zaza cheap shot step ...
Outside of that I agree wholeheartedly you cant have it both ways ...
I support no layup rules and their being a price to pay for driving the lane.

Also to much friendships. I get that there is a bigger cause and its a brotherhood etc but at teh highest levels you should foul the shit out of your brother if that is what it takes to win.

[Killakobe81]

Ironically, Dallas really needs a guy like Morris on their team, sans the godawful shot selection.

You do need some toughness but first priority is getting something of value for KP Luka aint ringing with him as his #2 ...could work as a #3 but thats a ton of $ to pay a #3 guy who cant stay healthy ...

[140]

NBA fans : “I miss the good old days, physicality, trash talking etc”

Also NBA fans : “Morris is a monster :cry”
Fans #1: :wow yesterday's nba fans

Fans #2: :lol today's nba fans

[140]

You do need some toughness but first priority is getting something of value for KP Luka aint ringing with him as his #2 ...could work as a #3 but thats a ton of $ to pay a #3 guy who cant stay healthy ...
I don't think you've ever posted something positive about porzingis without a caveat tbh :lol

[Killakobe81]

I don't think you've ever posted something positive about porzingis without a caveat tbh :lol

I called it from back with the Knicks, bruh.
I live here in DFW so i see Mavs almost as much as I see Lakers.
Luka may be my favorite non Laker at the moment I Wish him well ...
I just dont trust dude to stay healthy ...hope Im wrong but I doubt it.
"When healthy" he has Dirk type range and is a good shot blocker ... but you really trust he is gonna get healthier as he ages?!

[Killakobe81]

Agreed tbh, Porzingis is talented enough to be Luka’s #2 guy, but he’s just way too soft and that knee is only going to get worse. Hopefully Cuban is smart and flips him while he still has value.

Cuban is an interesting contradiction.
HE bails on Nash's back to early ...
But doubles down on a max with KP coming off knee issues.

I used to not like cubes and still think he should have let Mavs defend title...
but Im starting to like him more the longer I live here.
Im a cowboys fan but wish We had cubes instead of Jerry

[JamStone]

Who the hell is trading for Porzingis? Dude has four years $130 million left on his current deal.

[140]

I called it from back with the Knicks, bruh.
I live here in DFW so i see Mavs almost as much as I see Lakers.
Luka may be my favorite non Laker at the moment I Wish him well ...
I just dont trust dude to stay healthy ...hope Im wrong but I doubt it.
"When healthy" he has Dirk type range and is a good shot blocker ... but you really trust he is gonna get healthier as he ages?!
I know I know not trying to say you're a hater it's just funny how you never seem to give the dude a break tbh

[JamStone]

Fair. And there’s always Jordan.

[Killakobe81]

This series hopefully opens Cubans eyes at how bad this team is. They’re total shit besides Luka. 15 mpg role players at best, who would be glued to the bench if they played for the Clippers, are treated like important pieces.

I think Kleber Boban finney-smith Burke curry would be core of a good bench. They should not be all playing starter type roles if Powell can get healthy (not sure if he will) Brunson returns and if you guys can find a good #2 ...
Luka is special he doesnt need a stacked squad most seasons just everyone playing in their right roles. Even Prime Lebon /Kawhi Kobe arent wiinning a title with THJr as teh #2 because the #2 is hurt ...

[Kurgan]

I called it from back with the Knicks, bruh.
I live here in DFW so i see Mavs almost as much as I see Lakers.
Luka may be my favorite non Laker at the moment I Wish him well ...
I just dont trust dude to stay healthy ...hope Im wrong but I doubt it.
"When healthy" he has Dirk type range and is a good shot blocker ... but you really trust he is gonna get healthier as he ages?!

1298707655427362816

Yeah, that's not somebody that's going to have a long career. Mavs will need to decrease his minutes and games in order to save him for the playoffs I think.

[140]

Thj shooting the Mavs out of this game

[Killakobe81]

I know I know not trying to say you're a hater it's just funny how you never seem to give the dude a break tbh

I guess for me if I am was i kept hearing unicorn talk ... and at times you see flashes of it. But what good does it to do if he is sitting? All the NY media overrates him even when he is healthy.

I dont wish him injuries and even with them Mavs won that trade even with the picks lost ...
But doubling down with him injured was way to risky imho especially when you could see how special Luka was ...
and tbh I dont see how KP had the leverage for that type of deal with his injury history ...

[lefty]

Fair. And there’s always Jordan.And the Knicks

[Texas_Ranger]

Like I said, give the Mavs a shooter that can actually make shots and if Porzingis is healthy they will be a big problem. Luka and role players wont get you shit.

[Killakobe81]

Never underestimate how many stupid GM’s there are.

Every year there’s a “WTF who is trading for that contract” guy, and some idiot still trades for him.

Facts. Plus mavs could throw in picks as a sweetener but they spent a few on KP and Luka deals ...
Mavs dont draft well anyways (with their own picks)... Luka and dirk were actually draft trades.
Probably the two best since I been watching the NBA draft day trades for Dirk and Luka how do you beat that?!

[Killakobe81]

None of those guys are any better than a 15 mpg 8th man.

This will be another 2006-2009/10 LeBron situation where Luka gets sick of hard carrying garbage teammates and leaves, unless Cuban gets his head out of his ass.

Like I said bench guys they would be fine maybe smith THJr or Kleber could be a 5th starter ...maybe if the other 4 are really good.
I hope its not like Lebron with Cavs ...

[JamStone]

And the Knicks

Universe explodes immediately if the Knicks actually traded to get Porzingis back.

[Killakobe81]

Mavs have the two most difficult pieces for winning a title
The superstar that can lead a title team and an elite coach.
Finding the #2 a bench and complementary starters arent easy...
but Im guessing at least 28 teams would trade what they have for what the Mavs do ...

[Capt Bringdown]

Will the NBA get the LA vs LA matchup they've been dreaming about?
Both LA's advance by injuries. OK, Portland never really had a chance, but Dallas was on the way to an upset until a game 1 whistle turned the series around.
Didn't Dallas pay Zingus a ton of money? I doubt his career will last long, too bad.

[SuperCam]

if Donc wasn't playing with a bunch of scrubs than Cripples would a been backdoor swept :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

if Donc wasn't playing with a bunch of scrubs than Cripples would a been backdoor swept :lol

Playoff experience matters. Dallas didn't know how to react after game 4 - they played game 5 like they were just happy to be there.
Clips have their share of scrubs too - which is why I expect the Lakers to prevail if it comes to that. Bron & Davis >>> Leonard & George.

[napadaj]

Kawhi is a monster

[Capt Bringdown]

Who matches up better with the Clips, Utah or Denver?
Before the bubble, I don't think it would be a question, but Utah is having a moment.

[Capt Bringdown]

Luka would legit average 15+ assists per game it he had Kawhi’s team.

When Reggie Jackson is pouring in 3's you know that it's not your night.
Meanwhile this Hardaway fella sure shit the bed, huh?

[Killakobe81]

Kawhi is a monster

No shit. Doesnt hut the highs of MJ or even Bron but soo consistently dominant much like Timmy

[daslicer]

Lol I love Luka and that was definitely a flagrant. But I don’t have much of an issue with Morris and how he plays. Plays with an edge. Talks shit. Tries to get under your skin. And does dirty stuff a lot. A lot of us complain how the NBA has become so pussified. Well, I don’t take issue with some physical play, even if it walks the line of dirty and even malicious. The game should have more of it. Shit is too much bro-hugs and pirouettes. I’ll take a few head swipes and flying .elbows

Morris is a dirty thug. I'm in my late 30's but growing up I never liked guys like Oakley who were straight up thugs. The type of physical basketball I like is the style the Spurs-Pistons played during the early to mid '00s. Hard physical defense without the dirty plays of trying to take off someones head off granted I know people will bring up Bowen but outside of Bowen there was no dirty player on those Spur teams. My current issues with the current league is hand checking has been taken away on the perimeter which makes it almost impossible to guard perimeter players.

[Kyle_Kuzma]

kawhi is soooo goood. cant believe demar derozan is the best return you can get for a guy with that skill:nerd

[Kyle_Kuzma]

Morris is a dirty thug. I'm in my late 30's but growing up I never liked guys like Oakley who were straight up thugs. The type of physical basketball I like is the style the Spurs-Pistons played during the early to mid '00s. Hard physical defense without the dirty plays of trying to take off someones head off granted I know people will bring up Bowen but outside of Bowen there was no dirty player on those Spur teams. My current issues with the current league is hand checking has been taken away on the perimeter which makes it almost impossible to guard perimeter players.
stop being a pussy man. we need more morris twins in the association.

sick and tired of all buddy buddy, instagram likes crap.

[Kyle_Kuzma]

Who matches up better with the Clips, Utah or Denver?
Before the bubble, I don't think it would be a question, but Utah is having a moment.
covid playoff spyda is playing like HGH peak wade.

they gonna be a problem.

[JamStone]

Who matches up better with the Clips, Utah or Denver?
Before the bubble, I don't think it would be a question, but Utah is having a moment.

Clippers should make easy work out of either tbh. But same could have been said of the Mavs.

Denver’s more talented but doesn’t play a lick of defense. They do have exploitable mismatches.

Utah doesn’t have much depth. But they do have Paul George’s daddeh.

[Capt Bringdown]

covid playoff spyda is playing like HGH peak wade.

they gonna be a problem.

I hope so. Dude is fun to watch. And watching Doc lose is so much fun.

[JamStone]

Morris is a dirty thug. I'm in my late 30's but growing up I never liked guys like Oakley who were straight up thugs. The type of physical basketball I like is the style the Spurs-Pistons played during the early to mid '00s. Hard physical defense without the dirty plays of trying to take off someones head off granted I know people will bring up Bowen but outside of Bowen there was no dirty player on those Spur teams. My current issues with the current league is hand checking has been taken away on the perimeter which makes it almost impossible to guard perimeter players.

Perfectly reasonable if you feel that way. We just differ.

But didn’t you like Bruce? Did you mind when he did played dirty?

Marcus Morris played for the Pistons a couple seasons. I liked his edge. I liked when Sheed talked shit. I loved Laimbeer and Mahorn. Some players play a little dirty. It’s a physical sport with some physical contact. It ain’t ping pong. The other part I like about guys like the Morris twins is they bring out the other players’ true personalities. If we learned anything about the rough and physical play against Luka is that Luka is one tough s.o.b. who took that dirty shit, played inured, and still played like a boss. Others might let it get to them and have it affect their play. I like that Luka still performed at a high level despite it.

[RD2191]

Could've been an upset if not for Mavs injuries and somewhat questionable officiating. Clips got a little lucky this round. PG needs to step up or they won't make it past the next one.

[daslicer]

Perfectly reasonable if you feel that way. We just differ.

But didn’t you like Bruce? Did you mind when he did played dirty?

Marcus Morris played for the Pistons a couple seasons. I liked his edge. I liked when Sheed talked shit. I loved Laimbeer and Mahorn. Some players play a little dirty. It’s a physical sport with some physical contact. It ain’t ping pong. The other part I like about guys like the Morris twins is they bring out the other players’ true personalities. If we learned anything about the rough and physical play against Luka is that Luka is one tough s.o.b. who took that dirty shit, played inured, and still played like a boss. Others might let it get to them and have it affect their play. I like that Luka still performed at a high level despite it.

1. I always acknowledged Bruce was dirty but I never condoned it. Bruce is a low key dirty ala playing defense Zaza style but I can't recall Bruce being a straight up thug and trying to start fights with people like Morris does. I always liked Sheed growing up considering I'm from NC and watched him when he was at UNC. There is a difference between Sheed and Morris. I can't recall Sheed punching guys and doing dirty fouls on guys on the regular. Sheed had his moments every now then but it wasn't common. Guys like Morris,Oakley, when it comes to thuggery are in a class of their own. The bad boys pistons were before my time considering I didn't start watching basketball until '92 but judging from the old videos of them I would have probably hated them since I hated the Ewing-Oakley knicks growing up.

2. I have always been down for a physical game which I said in my original post so I don't need your stupid lecture on that part of it. I know the game is physical since I played Hschool basketball and still play it on a regular basis. I'am not down with thuggery those are two different things.

[daslicer]

stop being a pussy man. we need more morris twins in the association.

sick and tired of all buddy buddy, instagram likes crap.

:lol Yes and you will love Marcus when he tries to take off Lebron's head or when he puts him in a wheel chair ending the Lakers series.

[JamStone]

1. I always acknowledged Bruce was dirty but I never condoned it. Bruce is a low key dirty ala playing defense Zaza style but I can't recall Bruce being a straight up thug and trying to start fights with people like Morris does. I always liked Sheed growing up considering I'm from NC and watched him when he was at UNC. There is a difference between Sheed and Morris. I can't recall Sheed punching guys and doing dirty fouls on guys on the regular. Sheed had his moments every now then but it wasn't common. Guys like Morris,Oakley, when it comes to thuggery are in a class of their own. The bad boys pistons were before my time considering I didn't start watching basketball until '92 but judging from the old videos of them I would have probably hated them since I hated the Ewing-Oakley knicks growing up.

2. I have always been down for a physical game which I said in my original post so I don't need your stupid lecture on that part of it. I know the game is physical since I played Hschool basketball and still play it on a regular basis. I'am not down with thuggery those are two different things.

I apologize if you feel that was lecturing. I certainly wasn’t trying to be. I was trying to engage you in a friendly conversation, which is why I started my post off with acknowledging you have a right to your opinion.

You’re more than entitled to your opinion. Again, we just differ.

[daslicer]

I apologize if you feel that was lecturing. I certainly wasn’t trying to be. I was trying to engage you in a friendly conversation, which is why I started my post off with acknowledging you have a right to your opinion.

You’re more than entitled to your opinion. Again, we just differ.

We are good and I feel the same way about you.

[daslicer]

Could've been an upset if not for Mavs injuries and somewhat questionable officiating. Clips got a little lucky this round. PG needs to step up or they won't make it past the next one.

I have the Clips beating either the Nuggets or Jazz.

[Killakobe81]

I have the Clips beating either the Nuggets or Jazz.

Way ro go out on a limb ...

[daslicer]

Way ro go out on a limb ...

Yes it's very easy to predict just telling RD who is a Spurs/Clippers fan that his team will be fine.

[Neo.]

I have the Clips beating either the Nuggets or Jazz.

me too

unless they lose

then i got whomever wins as the winner

[Kyle_Kuzma]

:lol Yes and you will love Marcus when he tries to take off Lebron's head or when he puts him in a wheel chair ending the Lakers series.
cool with me. we got kieff to break peg leg in half if they start shit with us.:smokin

hate them conniving bitch ass clippers team.

[daslicer]

Clippers are still my favorites to win it all, I’m betting this series was a wakeup call for them.

I have them going to the finals and losing to the Bucks.

[InRareForm]

Marcus morris such a bitch

[daslicer]

Marcus morris such a bitch
Agreed he's a rotten person on and off the court.

He's going to play the Draymond Green role for the Clippers the next few years if they resign him. His thuggery is an asset for the clippers whereas in the past it was a negative for the other teams he played on because they couldn't benefit from it. With the Clippers he can bait opposing star players to fight with him and in any situation he has the advantage. Either the star player can chose to fight with him or they can do nothing and just play on. In the worst case scenario he gets into a fight with an opposing star player than it automatically benefits the Clippers considering his loss will be offset by a huge margin by the suspension of the opposing star player.

[KobesAchilles]

It will be interesting to see which route Cuban takes. Doncic is so good all you really need are 3&D players in the perimeter to help him out and contend. I would see if they can’t poach RoCo from Houston and Morris from the Clippers. VanFleet wouldn’t be a bad pick up either but they need a PG desperately

[Dirks_Finale]

Becoming more and more clear that Hurt-zingis is another Yao. He signed that monster deal so I guess that's the only direction we can take is what you say..re-shape the team with 3-D shooters and maybe put Porzingis on ice all year and hope he can hold up once the playoffs start.


It will be interesting to see which route Cuban takes. Doncic is so good all you really need are 3&D players in the perimeter to help him out and contend. I would see if they can’t poach RoCo from Houston and Morris from the Clippers. VanFleet wouldn’t be a bad pick up either but they need a PG desperately

[horseshue]

It is porzingis first year with a mavs, noone is going to trade him away because of some minor injuries. Give him couple years, and if he is still unable to stay on a floor for extended period of time, than you have a problem. Right now, i am not too worried. At least he can provide when he is playing, unlike Tobias Harris, horford and playoff pee. Problem for the mavs is, that they dont have third Player. It is luka, kp, and than who? Hardaway?

[Neo.]

initially I couldn't stand thj

but I changed my tune, I think he's fully capable as a #3.

the problem is the defense is so lousy, the mavs need two #2 scorers to outscore anyone well enough to win a championship. if they had a guy like draymond or gobert who can do the dirty work, guard multiple positions, keep the defense in order and hold everyone accountable for playing hard defensively, the team as is probably could contend. add one more quality 3 and D player to that, and factoring in the growth of KP and luka and it has the ceiling to win multiple rings

[Kawhitstorm]

Who the hell is trading for Porzingis? Dude has four years $130 million left on his current deal.

Doesn't Blake Griffin play for the Pistons?

[Kawhitstorm]

if Kiwi wasn't playing with a bunch of scrubs than MavBricks would a been swept :lol

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