(3) Golden State Warriors vs (4) Dallas Mavericks WCF

[tlance]

And bagley cant?

He is a role player.

 

[tlance]

Even a novice like yourself must realize that curry makes some really stupid decisions

Yes he does.

And at some point, after all these years and all the success he and the Warriors have had…

You would think that you might realize that the mistakes come with the style of play that has made the team so incredibly successful.

The Warriors are always going to turn the ball over more than a team who runs a more bland pick and roll offense.

More ball movement + player movement is harder to guard. But it also leads to more turnovers.

 

[tlance]

Thanks to Looney and Moody

Moody was on the court WAY too long. Kerr got away with it.

He had a very nice drive for a layup, but also a couple shaky possessions where he caught it and almost traveled or have it away.

The Mavs also went right at him defensively multiple times.

His minutes were solid.

But he should have been out for good at the 8 minute mark in the 4th quarter. But inexplicably, Kerr was rolling with curry, Klay, Draymond, Wiggins and Moody with 3 minutes left!

Insane lineup for that moment considering the options he had resting on the bench.

Pool, Porter, Looney all should have been in.

It is just a very odd decision from a coach who doesn’t trust young players enough to even put Kuminga in the game at all.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Told ya the Warriors would flop with homecourt on the line. Mavs in 6.

This didn't age well......at all.

 

[Montalban]

Yes he does.

And at some point, after all these years and all the success he and the Warriors have had…

You would think that you might realize that the mistakes come with the style of play that has made the team so incredibly successful.

The Warriors are always going to turn the ball over more than a team who runs a more bland pick and roll offense.

More ball movement + player movement is harder to guard. But it also leads to more turnovers.

Agreed. But it’s not just the amount of turnovers it’s the level of absurdity of some oft hem. Curry’s two turnovers on the same play last night was over the top

 

[Montalban]

Moody was on the court WAY too long. Kerr got away with it.

He had a very nice drive for a layup, but also a couple shaky possessions where he caught it and almost traveled or have it away.

The Mavs also went right at him defensively multiple times.

His minutes were solid.

But he should have been out for good at the 8 minute mark in the 4th quarter. But inexplicably, Kerr was rolling with curry, Klay, Draymond, Wiggins and Moody with 3 minutes left!

Insane lineup for that moment considering the options he had resting on the bench.

Pool, Porter, Looney all should have been in.

It is just a very odd decision from a coach who doesn’t trust young players enough to even put Kuminga in the game at all.

Defensively was where moody stood out. His strength and speed shut Brunson down

 

[tlance]

Defensively was where moody stood out. His strength and speed shut Brunson down

They were playing zone.

And Dallas got the ball to the corner to drive straight at Moody and score multiple times.

Porter or Looney should have been in the game.

 

[tlance]

Agreed. But it’s not just the amount of turnovers it’s the level of absurdity of some oft hem. Curry’s two turnovers on the same play last night was over the top

You have repeatedly claimed that Curry is not a smart basketball player and that he has a low Bball IQ.

When in reality, he has as high a basketball IQ as anybody.

He is just very loose with the ball at times.

In fact, some of his turnovers like the hook pass to the corner where nobody was is a result of his high IQ.

He reads the defense and makes a no look pass expecting a teammate to be where they should be. The reality of a play like that is the turnover is equally on Curry and the teammate who missed the read.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Montalban with his usual brainless shtick.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Maybe Montalban is Skip Brainless' sports message board account.

 

[Montalban]

They were playing zone.

And Dallas got the ball to the corner to drive straight at Moody and score multiple times.

Porter or Looney should have been in the game.

I forgot about Porter. He was just as important as Moody and Looney in overcoming the clown show of Green and Curry

 

[Montalban]

You have repeatedly claimed that Curry is not a smart basketball player and that he has a low Bball IQ.

When in reality, he has as high a basketball IQ as anybody.

He is just very loose with the ball at times.

In fact, some of his turnovers like the hook pass to the corner where nobody was is a result of his high IQ.

He reads the defense and makes a no look pass expecting a teammate to be where they should be. The reality of a play like that is the turnover is equally on Curry and the teammate who missed the read.

Well perhaps he needs to look where he is throwing it instead of the unnecessary no look pass trying to get a highlight. He makes so many unnecessary turnovers trying to look fancy. He’s an excellent player just not very smart with the ball

 

[tlance]

I forgot about Porter. He was just as important as Moody and Looney in overcoming the clown show of Green and Curry

Porter was great.

And both he and Looney were on the bench for that middle part of the 4th quarter.

Kerr got away with it, but it was a really questionable decision.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Also, Warriors 43 rebounds to 30 for the Mavs. Game 1 was Warriors 51 rebounds to Mavs 35. Time for Boban?

Boban is a lovely guy. He’s also a traffic cone. So no.

 

[tlance]

Well perhaps he needs to look where he is throwing it instead of the unnecessary no look pass trying to get a highlight. He makes so many unnecessary turnovers trying to look fancy. He’s an excellent player just not very smart with the ball

See there you go.

He is careless at times for sure.

But, it isn’t because he isn’t smart like you claim.

Kerr correctly gives him freedom to make plays like that because it is a big part of what makes Curry who he is and what makes the Warriors so difficult to defend.

They make a lot of high risk passes. But they are calculated risks and they are for a purpose. Once the Warriors get rolling like they were in the 4th quarter they are completely unstoppable.

 

[Montalban]

Porter was great.

And both he and Looney were on the bench for that middle part of the 4th quarter.

Kerr got away with it, but it was a really questionable decision.

I was so impressed with Looney the last few games. 21 points one day, 22 rebounds in another. Porter has played big as well. Still wondering why Moody got the minutes that usually go to Curry’s brother in law

 

[Montalban]

See there you go.

He is careless at times for sure.

But, it isn’t because he isn’t smart like you claim.

Kerr correctly gives him freedom to make plays like that because it is a big part of what makes Curry who he is and what makes the Warriors so difficult to defend.

They make a lot of high risk passes. But they are calculated risks and they are for a purpose. Once the Warriors get rolling like they were in the 4th quarter they are completely unstoppable.

Well, it worked the last two games but they were extremely fortunate to get through the Grizzlies series. And the ridiculous play was a big part of that

 

[tlance]

Well, it worked the last two games but they were extremely fortunate to get through the Grizzlies series. And the ridiculous play was a big part of that

They are better than the Grizzlies and they are better than the Mavericks.

I think Boston will be a very formidable challenge, but Dallas had to play lights out to be up double figures at the half. Going to be nearly impossible for them to beat GS 4 times in 5 games. They are too inconsistent.

 

[bksballer89]

They are better than the Grizzlies and they are better than the Mavericks.

I think Boston will be a very formidable challenge, but Dallas had to play lights out to be up double figures at the half. Going to be nearly impossible for them to beat GS 4 times in 5 games. They are too inconsistent.

Dallas yet to lose a home game with Luka. Series is FAR from over

 

[Iggloo]

Down the stretch, Curry "kicked in like Indica gummies." Great line.

Night night!

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