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

[Manster7588]

I wonder what the % is when the road team is up 3-0. I bet it's less than 62%

Well considering the higher seed will most likely be the road team in game 4 I'd bet the % doesn't change all that much.

 

[Robotech]

I wouldn't go that far, but the team was definitely sluggish on the defensive end. I saw more in-game things that were sloppy. Slow rotations on defense. Bad switches. Not enough effort on the boards. Things that have been a calling card so far in these playoffs for the Warriors.

But on the flip side you also have to give credit to the Mavs. They came to play. They're in the conference finals for a reason. You have to take every game seriously.

Yup, you gotta give the Mavs credit. There were long stretches in that game where you felt like they couldn't miss.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[calsnowskier]

I am not sure if this just a trivial thing, or a real thing. I guess what it is saying is that these players were good enough AT A VERY YOUNG AGE to get rotation minutes in multiple playoff games (meaning a good team) and actually make a difference in those games. Not game-changing differences, but contribution differences.

And that is a real thing. And a good Oman for JK.

 

[trojanfan12]

I am not sure if this just a trivial thing, or a real thing. I guess what it is saying is that these players were good enough AT A VERY YOUNG AGE to get rotation minutes in multiple playoff games (meaning a good team) and actually make a difference in those games. Not game-changing differences, but contribution differences.

And that is a real thing. And a good Oman for JK.

If nothing else, when you are on a list with Kobe, Tony Parker and Melo...you're in some pretty good company.

 

[Wamu]

That's an impressive list for Kuminga to be on seeing as how three of four are HOFers.

 

[trojanfan12]

Skip Bayless just picked the Mavs to win tonight.

Congrats Warriors. Good Luck in the finals.

 

[Wamu]

Skip Bayless just picked the Mavs to win tonight.

Congrats Warriors. Good Luck in the finals.

 

[Black Adam]

Lol fuck Skip Brainless...

 

[Wamu]

Lol fuck Skip Brainless...

 

[msgkings322]

Gonna miss most of the game, on a flight, but this one is huge and they gotta win it. They should, but if they don't it's no bueno. Unlike game 4, this one matters.

 

[Shanemansj13]

It would be a shame if the W's blew a 3-0 and 3-1 lead.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Probably bc most high picks go to shit teams and then mostly higher drafted players playing for good squads don't get enough minutes. Makes sense.

 

[bksballer89]

@fightinfunbags

 

[calsnowskier]

Probably bc most high picks go to shit teams and then mostly higher drafted players playing for good squads don't get enough minutes. Makes sense.

Right. So these are KIDS who are able to get minutes on good teams, and actually perform. JK is in rare air on this list. This bodes well for him moving forward.

 

[calsnowskier]

@fightinfunbags

The fact that this sort of thing is actually a thing is one of the reasons I have a hard time getting really attached to the NBA (basketball in general, really, since most things refs call are very subjective).

 

[trojanfan12]

@fightinfunbags

But is he enough for the Mavs to be able to overcome the Skip Bayless Jinx?

Not sure he is, but I expect a much closer game now.

 

[calsnowskier]

But is he enough for the Mavs to be able to overcome the Skip Bayless Jinx?

Not sure he is, but I expect a much closer game now.

Getting a couple Dubs into early foul trouble or calling charge vs def foul can lead to pretty big swings (think about The Dunk - it was initially called a charge when, if anything, Doncic should have been called for a def foul)

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Dubs just have to play their game...and don't drop down to the Mavs level.
Make them come up to your level...which they can't do.

Also...still no Otto Porter tonight.
Hope those feet of his aren't worse than they're letting on.

Good 1st qtr.

Dubs up 28-23 heading to the 2nd.

 

[tlance]

When Klay is on the Warriors are pretty tough to beat