2nd round is probably their ceiling. Maybe they could be OKC in a 7 games series, but I dont see them getting past Minnesota or Denver. LAC in the first round will be a dog fight for themFirst post in this area. I stay quiet, but honestly this team looks formidable.
Chance and skill make up a lot of pro sports. How do you feel about our Mavs?
Still have a key player returning
They beat Denver this season already. It just depends on which Mavs show up. The gritty ones on this run, or the one that gives up.2nd round is probably their ceiling. Maybe they could be OKC in a 7 games series, but I dont see them getting past Minnesota or Denver. LAC in the first round will be a dog fight for them
Lively will be back. Think he played some last night.Title is their ceiling
Best player on the planet is on their team, no matter what the MVP narrative is right now. (SGA....give me a break)
Two legit stars that can take over a game at any time.
Size, length and quickness that can defend and rebound.
Hopefully Lively is healed by the time round 1 starts.
Gafford/Lively combo is so big for this team.
PJ/DJJ can lock down with size
Green can be the pest
If THJ gets on a burner, this team is pretty much unstoppable. However, that probably isn't likely....but does happen.
Coaching could hold them back as Kidd makes some dumb mistakes.
Regular season and playoffs are two completely different things. They will be hard pressed to go 6 with Denver in the playoffsThey beat Denver this season already. It just depends on which Mavs show up. The gritty ones on this run, or the one that gives up.
That is very unlikely.Regular season and playoffs are two completely different things. They will be hard pressed to go 6 with Denver in the playoffs
For the most part true, but the west has been an insane battle for positioning where every game counts.Regular season and playoffs are two completely different things. They will be hard pressed to go 6 with Denver in the playoffs
With the players they acquired at the trade deadline they have a fighting chance.They beat Denver this season already. It just depends on which Mavs show up. The gritty ones on this run, or the one that gives up.
Gafford was a good get for you guys. Lively reminds me alot of Robert Williams, but Timelord developed into a very smart defender over two years if 15 mpg bench play. I think Lively can turn out the same wayWith the players they acquired at the trade deadline they have a fighting chance.
But you are correct.
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To me they're too streaky of a team to be over confident in the playoff.
Rd 1 to Dallas owwwww.With the players they acquired at the trade deadline they have a fighting chance.
But you are correct.
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To me they're too streaky of a team to be over confident in the playoff.
Imo, Its' about matchups and team makeup .... do Mavs offer a blend of dual offense, size & athleticism,.. ball movement, ...bench depth2nd round is probably their ceiling. Maybe they could be OKC in a 7 games series, but I dont see them getting past Minnesota or Denver. LAC in the first round will be a dog fight for them
What's the difference between Lively vs Gafford ?Gafford was a good get for you guys. Lively reminds me alot of Robert Williams, but Timelord developed into a very smart defender over two years if 15 mpg bench play. I think Lively can turn out the same way
Probably not, a sprain knee lasts 6 weeks or longer. But he has looked better in Games 2 and 3 than 1, but he's still not Luka.A fully healthy Luka just has to happen -- and he's trying his best to gut it out,
I think they beat OKC. I think OKC is just too young. I havent followed the Mavs a ton, but Kyrie has long been noted as one of the better closers in the NBA. I dont think OKC has a good chance to win many close games against Kyrie and LukaImo, Its' about matchups and team makeup .... do Mavs offer a blend of dual offense, size & athleticism,.. ball movement, ...bench depth
coaching ... and team defense ?
A fully healthy Luka just has to happen -- and he's trying his best to gut it out,
- i think we're a better team with Lively and Gafford that gives us the interior length and athleticism than clearly what we had last 2 years,
teams just cannot cool breeze thru our middle with such ease , vs prior years.
and the chemistry has jelled much better late season , than earlier in the year. Luc & Kye have adjusted and complimented each other
and believe it or not i'm seeing much better defensive effort from Luc, than I've ever seen or thought he could perform.
- We're really missing that 3rd reliable difference making weapon, Hardaway is just way too streaky and unreliable, runs way too more
cold than hot, though he's only just returned from a high ankle sprain.
- What we can get offensively in spot play from PJ Washington, Josh Green Derrick Jones and Exam is a luxury plus, but it's too spotty
too small and inconsistent.
Also helps Lively in the event that should Derrick get in foul trouble , or gets an injury nick, ..Gafford is more than capable of filling in quite admirably.I think they beat OKC. I think OKC is just too young. I havent followed the Mavs a ton, but Kyrie has long been noted as one of the better closers in the NBA. I dont think OKC has a good chance to win many close games against Kyrie and Luka
I think adding Gafford helped Dallas tremendously. It means you dont have to count on Lively right now for high minutes. He can come in for 15 or so minutes a game and provide energy and rim protection. Ive said before he reminds me a ton of Robert Williams (Celtics fan) that was Robert Williams first two years. Energy, rim protection and rebounding in short spurts while he masters the finer points of defense. Gafford allows Lively to have a similar trajectory