HawthornAggie said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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I know I'm beating a dead horse at this point, but…

Jaden Hardy: 5 minutes, 14 points on 5-7 shooting

Some day that kid is gonna average 25-30 a game on a bad team and we'll all be able to say "told ya so". It's unfathomable that he doesn't get more minutes.

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I'm not an NBA coach, but if Luka is sick and injured then why play him for 39 minutes in a game you win by 30 when you have a player like Hardy on the bench? Let Hardy take some of those minutes and get him some extra rest. If an opportunity like that presents itself, why not take advantage? Especially if Hardy is going to be a net positive when he's on the court.

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HawthornAggie said:

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Infection_Ag11 said:

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I know I'm beating a dead horse at this point, but…

Jaden Hardy: 5 minutes, 14 points on 5-7 shooting

Some day that kid is gonna average 25-30 a game on a bad team and we'll all be able to say "told ya so". It's unfathomable that he doesn't get more minutes.

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I'm not an NBA coach, but if Luka is sick and injured then why play him for 39 minutes in a game you win by 30 when you have a player like Hardy on the bench? Let Hardy take some of those minutes and get him some extra rest. If an opportunity like that presents itself, why not take advantage? Especially if Hardy is going to be a net positive when he's on the court.

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Muy said:

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I'm sure it was discussed already, but how tf can Harden go right into Luka and knock him down 10' back and absolutely zero whistle? Later Harden is dribbling down the court and just stiff arms the Mavs defender. Dude is straight trash.

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M.C. Swag said:

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Shoutout to Luka to battling his ass off. It obviously helped that his mid range shot was falling, but he was pushing the pace and stone walling guys on defense when it mattered. He still had plenty of lazy shots and a couple of blow by defensive moments, but I thought his energy and effort were there in a way I didn't see Game 4.

I have tickets to Friday's game and I can't wait to see Harden and his fraud ass self sent packing.

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Guitarsoup said:

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Are any of yall interested in a game worn Jim Jackson jersey from his rookie year? I've had it for almost 30 years, and I am not real sure why.

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M.C. Swag said:

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Muy said:

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I'm sure it was discussed already, but how tf can Harden go right into Luka and knock him down 10' back and absolutely zero whistle? Later Harden is dribbling down the court and just stiff arms the Mavs defender. Dude is straight trash.

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Ya his whistle is so infuriating.

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Clippers are shooting 9/28 (28.0%) within 6 feet against Dereck Lively this series. That is 31.4% lower than expected based on their FGA—largest differential of any player in the playoffs.

Tiny sample, but D-Live is making a monster impact around the rim as a rookie. pic.twitter.com/1HQ068gE0V

— NBA University (@NBA_University) May 2, 2024

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South Platte said:

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Are we going to suck again this year? I don't mind putting all my effort into the Stars, just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to miss out on anything.

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Lol I don't have a crystal ball, but no, the Mavs shouldn't 'suck' this year. They had a very encouraging off season by adding 2 rookies that fill positions of need and a FA power forward that theoretically should allow them to play pretty versatile lineups.

Luka is coming off a FIBA world cup run that ended in disappointment for Slovenia but physically he looks to be in better shape than he's been in a long time (maybe ever?). If he can simply maintain what he currently has, I think that bodes well for the Mavs start to the season.

If Kyrie can stay available for an entire season (big IF), the Mavs should be competing for a top 4 seed IMO. Depending how quickly the rookies grow/adapt, I think the Mavericks have a puncher's chance of making some real noise in the playoffs.

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J.P. 03 said:

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I would have torn every ligament in both knees and ankles if I had landed like Lively just did

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