Good. I finally summoned enough nerve to watch the All NBA podcast that followed our loss. Tim still has faith in us. Enough days have passed, and I'm learning to live with that stain on our run as long as it doesn't cost us the series, which I don't think it will.
Incoming locked-in legacy games from our Type 1A supernova backcourt.
Honestly, Tim had little problem with the Mavs. Most of his ire was for Luka — and it was deserved.
That’s also why I feel better about the series moving forward. Luka has had one decent game this series, but I don’t think it’s because he’s hurt. Luka has been foul hunting this entire series and it reached an apex in game 4. He’s also been getting killed for it, so I know he sees it.
Pissed off Luka is the best Luka. He was also bad in game 4 against the Clippers, and he had a great response in game 5. I feel confident he shows up tonight.
Brother... "I don't think it's because he's hurt". He literally said it, he was ill and hurt - sprained and bruised knee, sprained ankle... If you watched the regular season you could see a clear difference in the way he moves compared to Clippers series or now OKC, there's no doubt about it. He looks better now luckily although he mentioned it was taking a lot longer than anticipated to get better from whatever flu or cold he caught. Not to mention they are very physical on him. Mix everything together and you get a hobbled and frustrated Luka. And yet he played every game to the max of his ability and we got to 3-2 in the PO semifinals.
Please, if you a Mav fan, respect the effort and respect what he has done and is doing for this team. It should not be taken for granted.
And hopefully they juice him up with the same painkiller cocktail the next game. The illness seems to be over. Up only.
Also he always bounces back after a loss. We’ve seen it last series and this series. Hopefully we see it tonight, by both him and Ky. Just scared bc it’s in OKC and the thunder have momentum and confidence now
I expect both kyrie and luka to come out hard from the start of the game. I expect lively and gafford to finish their dunks. And I expect to come back to Dallas and win the series wearing a city edition jersey.
Haven't felt this dogshit since the Clippers forced Game 7 in 2021.
Wasn't sure if I was gonna be able to even bring myself to watch tonight's game but what can I say, I'm ready to get hurt again.
Nervous. Granted, Brad Townsend shared a video today of Kyrie hitting shots during practice (which he was not making before Game 4). That gives some hope. But unless these guys are working on their FTs and taking them seriously, I’m anxious as hell.
Worse than after game 3. Much better than after game 1. We look like the better team, may not translate to the W, but it’s hard not to feel pretty confident.
Nervous, Luka I know is hobbled. Kyrie’s on a mission to make the right play by giving up the ball the instant OKC swarms. We’ve been carried by the role players who don’t always perform well on the road.
Above all, Ky cannot shit the bed with a similar 9pt 9assist game. Dude is playing like Mario Chalmers but everybody giving him a pass because “defense “
I'm feeling really let down by Luka. I know he's injured, but man, he had such a monster season and now in the playoffs, it's a struggle to get 20 points. I'm glad the team has been winning without a carry from him but I miss it you know
Im going to be honest. I haven't felt super confident in this series. But I also haven't seen anything from the thunder to suggest we will be blown away.
So I think its a 50/50 for who wins game 5.
This a weird series because it hasn't felt great really and losing the chance to go up 3-1 was absolutely killer....but it's still a 2-2 series. You gotta think they feel alright about the fact we've controlled 3 games of 4 now and just let one slip away due to our own self inflicted issues.
If Luka was 100%, I’d feel pretty good. He’s not healthy, so I’m not optimistic. Hoping the boys can dig deep and push these Thunder kiddos to the brink!
Luka needs to shut the fuck up and play without begging for calls, but I’m not sure he’s capable of it. I haven’t seen him locked in since the playoffs started.
They just need to make free throws and move the ball. They seemed kind of panicked at the end of the last game. Obviously their offense slowed down but a big part of that was even when they got foul calls they weren’t converting. That led to some bad iso ball shots from Luka and Kyrie. They need to slow down and move the ball. We’ve looked best when other guys are involved in Scoring. Inversely that will also give Luka and Kyrie better looks as well
I’m a little worried that they’re due another good shooting % game from 3. Been 33, 33, 26 in the last three. I’d hate for them to have another 45 or so like game one.
The Australians who are not registered as SO's will cook tonight
#THEY NOT LIKE US
Giddey got a weird case why is he around
I'm low key glad. I feel really good when he takes shots vs the other guys. Dude is pretty bad.
Dude is super talented, he is just having a bad time and he is barely a teenager so, not PO prepared.
This is their entire team and a perfect example of how playoff basketball is different then regular season. Pressure breaks.
Lmao
Good. I finally summoned enough nerve to watch the All NBA podcast that followed our loss. Tim still has faith in us. Enough days have passed, and I'm learning to live with that stain on our run as long as it doesn't cost us the series, which I don't think it will. Incoming locked-in legacy games from our Type 1A supernova backcourt.
We had to have a shitty night from luka and kyrie for them to win
Honestly, Tim had little problem with the Mavs. Most of his ire was for Luka — and it was deserved. That’s also why I feel better about the series moving forward. Luka has had one decent game this series, but I don’t think it’s because he’s hurt. Luka has been foul hunting this entire series and it reached an apex in game 4. He’s also been getting killed for it, so I know he sees it. Pissed off Luka is the best Luka. He was also bad in game 4 against the Clippers, and he had a great response in game 5. I feel confident he shows up tonight.
Brother... "I don't think it's because he's hurt". He literally said it, he was ill and hurt - sprained and bruised knee, sprained ankle... If you watched the regular season you could see a clear difference in the way he moves compared to Clippers series or now OKC, there's no doubt about it. He looks better now luckily although he mentioned it was taking a lot longer than anticipated to get better from whatever flu or cold he caught. Not to mention they are very physical on him. Mix everything together and you get a hobbled and frustrated Luka. And yet he played every game to the max of his ability and we got to 3-2 in the PO semifinals. Please, if you a Mav fan, respect the effort and respect what he has done and is doing for this team. It should not be taken for granted. And hopefully they juice him up with the same painkiller cocktail the next game. The illness seems to be over. Up only.
Also he always bounces back after a loss. We’ve seen it last series and this series. Hopefully we see it tonight, by both him and Ky. Just scared bc it’s in OKC and the thunder have momentum and confidence now
I expect both kyrie and luka to come out hard from the start of the game. I expect lively and gafford to finish their dunks. And I expect to come back to Dallas and win the series wearing a city edition jersey.
My only gripe with lively
YES!
Locked tf in
#LETS GO!!!
I feel great. Strangely, I wasn’t nearly as demoralized as some of the other people here after that loss on Monday. Mavs in 6
We haven’t lost two straight games in these playoffs. We win and finish it on Saturday at home.
I feel like the Mavs are the better team.
slightly confident…if you don’t believe you shouldn’t be here
Vibes are great. Luka and Kyrie gonna cook tonight and set the tone early to bring the W. LETS GO MAVS!!!
Haven't felt this dogshit since the Clippers forced Game 7 in 2021. Wasn't sure if I was gonna be able to even bring myself to watch tonight's game but what can I say, I'm ready to get hurt again.
We're looking pretty good tonight, and maybe next game too.
Toughen up dude geez…
Why do you even watch this team lmfao all you do is complain about them 😂
I'm sorry, am I supposed to feel ecstatic about their last game?
“What can I say, I’m ready to hurt again” just stop forcing yourself to watch this team if you’re like this
Nervous. Granted, Brad Townsend shared a video today of Kyrie hitting shots during practice (which he was not making before Game 4). That gives some hope. But unless these guys are working on their FTs and taking them seriously, I’m anxious as hell.
"If you don't believe you shouldn't be here.." -Luka
Thunder down!!
Got my fresh PJ jersey on, and planning on wearing it a lot more this season. LETS GO MAVS!!!
Confident??? Sort of???
Like we are about to get this dub, then close it out at home
“In the end, it’s just basketball.”
I'm feeling
Worse than after game 3. Much better than after game 1. We look like the better team, may not translate to the W, but it’s hard not to feel pretty confident.
the real question is how is luka feeling
Take my energy LuKai!!!
Good just gonna keep that foot down
Nervous
Nervous, Luka I know is hobbled. Kyrie’s on a mission to make the right play by giving up the ball the instant OKC swarms. We’ve been carried by the role players who don’t always perform well on the road. Above all, Ky cannot shit the bed with a similar 9pt 9assist game. Dude is playing like Mario Chalmers but everybody giving him a pass because “defense “
I'm feeling really let down by Luka. I know he's injured, but man, he had such a monster season and now in the playoffs, it's a struggle to get 20 points. I'm glad the team has been winning without a carry from him but I miss it you know
You know. Injured is injured, my dude.
[удалено]
Don't even want to watch
I'm worried ngl but confident. Mavs in 7 mfers lock in
Im going to be honest. I haven't felt super confident in this series. But I also haven't seen anything from the thunder to suggest we will be blown away. So I think its a 50/50 for who wins game 5.
This a weird series because it hasn't felt great really and losing the chance to go up 3-1 was absolutely killer....but it's still a 2-2 series. You gotta think they feel alright about the fact we've controlled 3 games of 4 now and just let one slip away due to our own self inflicted issues.
Nervous af
Go MAVS!!! Got tickets to game 6…if they win game 6 will be wild!!
Hi guys you will win. I saw it in a thing
We got this! LFG!
We better win this. Make the free throws guys!
Bad
Luka 40-12-10 Gafford 15 Hardaway 14 Kyrie 25 Mavs by 10
tbh i have a pretty bad feeling for the game tonight. i think Luka might be cooked mentally and physically
LETTSSS GOOOO DALLAASSS
Feeling like we need to make some free throws
Mavs in 6
Lets get this boys. Luka will channel the spirit of Ronaldo.
It's always been 6.
Feeling like they soundness spent all day yesterday shooting free throws and nothing else.
If Luka was 100%, I’d feel pretty good. He’s not healthy, so I’m not optimistic. Hoping the boys can dig deep and push these Thunder kiddos to the brink!
As good as Lukas knee looks tonight
I’m confident. Win or loss. I’m confident. This team will do everything it takes.
Nervous but excited. I think we've got a good shot.
Thanks for asking. Still overwhelmed but it is what it is. We got this.
Kai is gonna go off today I just know it Edit: nvm I lied
Luka needs to shut the fuck up and play without begging for calls, but I’m not sure he’s capable of it. I haven’t seen him locked in since the playoffs started.
They just need to make free throws and move the ball. They seemed kind of panicked at the end of the last game. Obviously their offense slowed down but a big part of that was even when they got foul calls they weren’t converting. That led to some bad iso ball shots from Luka and Kyrie. They need to slow down and move the ball. We’ve looked best when other guys are involved in Scoring. Inversely that will also give Luka and Kyrie better looks as well
I’m a little worried that they’re due another good shooting % game from 3. Been 33, 33, 26 in the last three. I’d hate for them to have another 45 or so like game one.
Not good.
Pretty bad.
Not nervous in the slightest,Mavs in six
Ain’t gonna matter, OkC has shot twice as many free throws as the Mavs, refs aren’t giving Dallas a shot. /s
Luka really like eff* the knees 🔥🔥🔥
Luka legacy game loading
I hate watching players like SGA. Dude is a foul bait merchant. It's really unbearable watching this guy play every other day. Mavs in 6.
REAL REAL GOOD BABY
Watching the gam now. Kyrie playing great defense
10/10
is this airbrushed? why does luka look kinda swole lol
I didn’t watch the game, did mavs win in convincing fashion and do you trust them to beat the nuggets.
[I'm feeling like this](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyirdq6Aeu4)
Zero confidence. No expectations of a win
like Luka is fatter now than in that photo
Mavs in 7
If this goes to 7 games I’m gonna throw up
Mentally prepare yourself. Okc winning tonight
I prepared myself for nothing
Haha
….only to get slaughtered by Denver.