When REVENGE Hits Hard In the Playoffs...
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Things are starting to heat up in the playoffs, as the teams that got punched in game 1, now come back swinging.
The Clippers blew away the Mavs in game 1 even without Kawhi, and with him back on the court for game 2 the hopes were high in LA. However Luka and Kyrie came ready to to play last night, especially Doncic as he scored 12 points in the first quarter including some tough shots.
On the other side, the Clippers who were scorching hot from downtown in the previous game, struggled a lot in this one.
James Harden was desperate shooting 0/5 from 3 point range in the 1st half, but he made sure to still get his points, as he was attacking the basket and working the defenders for some easy mid-range shots.
It was a tight game however as Dallas led by only 4 points at halftime.
And after being quiet for 24 minutes, Kawhi Leonard started the 3Q with a bang! (3Q 11:50)
He was doing the little things, hustle plays like this offensive rebound and putback layup.
The Clippers even took the lead at the end of the 3Q and continued building the momentum in the 4th as well.
And with this layup by Zubac LA went up by 6, and Kidd was forced to call a timeout as the home crowd erupted.
Facing a possible 2-0 series deficit, the Mavs knew that they had to respond, and they did it in the best possible way, going guns blazing on a 14-0 run to regain control of this game.
And in crunch time, unlike the first game, the role players of the Mavs responded to the call by hitting some huge timely shots, keeping the two possession lead. (filer - PJ Washington)
But with a minute and a half remaining, Luka shuts down the arena because..
Then he made sure to let them know that he’s got this one in the bag.
It wouldn’t be so easy tho because…
This would then turn into a free throw shootout and Dallas were able to do just enough to put the Clippers away in this game and even the series going back home.
On rategame, the app that I’m a part of- I gave this one an 8.2 for the interesting finish and back and forth battle.
Moving on to the Bucks and Pacers where Indi wanted to forget that horrific start of 3 for 18 from downton in the first half of game 1 where they fired away a bunch of bricks. And boy, they were blazing hot in this one.
Indiana shot 10 for 21 from downtown in the first half a blistering 47 and a half percent.
Despite the hot start, you definitely notice that it’s Siakam who’s got the most playoff experience as he once again carried the scoring load by getting to his spots for some easy points.
A superb 21 point half on 57% from the field, for him, but thing is, on the other end, Dame picked up exactly where he left off in game 1.
Lillard once again had a monster first half with 6 laser threes for 26 points.
But the all around effort from Indiana, gave them a 5 point lead at the break, as it was clear that they’ve shaken off the game 1 jitters.
This would set up a back and forth battle in the third where it was clear that the Pacers would not back down. In fact, they built onto their lead entering the 4th quarter at +8
This leads us to the 4th quarter where I was prepared to watch a dog fight till the final buzzer. But it seems like the Pacers disagreed, and they came out ready to put an end to this game early in the 4th.
The Pacers absolutely blitzed Milwaukee with a 23 to 9 run to start the 4th, building out a 23 point lead and pretty much sealing the deal by the 6 minute mark.
A phenomenal response to the game 1 debacle once again led by Siakam with another electric performance of 37 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.
They could care less that this game didn’t have a dramatic ending and that I only rated it a 6.3 on rategame. A huge win for Indiana to steal home court advantage.
Now, nobody could have imagined that the Timberwolves vs Suns game would start with this…
Rudy Gobert on the highway going coast to coast with a eurostep, barreling into Nurkic then throwing a wild shot at the rim and hitting it plus the foul. My goodness.
He was a perfect 5 for 5 in the first half, and along with Mike Conley and Jaden Mcdainels kept the team afloat while the top guns Edwards and Towns combined for only 7 points till the break.
Thing is, Phoenix didn’t capitalize on that as they shot a miserable 3 for 11 from downtown during that time, and were up by only 1 at halftime.
Both teams knew what’s at stake here, and the temperature started reaching the boiling point, so…
And we saw a similar scenario playing out in the third, as Minnesota once again jumped on Phoenix to get out to a double digit lead.
And similar to Indiana, they stepped on the gas pedal in the fourth quarter, to put and end to this game as early as possible.
The fans explode as they can feel this game opening up and a second win being within reach. - Sport
Closest thing to Smoove recaps we have
Why did he stop doing recaps?
NBA banned his rights to be able to use clips of the games I believe
@@Hamakefi456 The nba sells the rights to be able to use the clips of the games, Smoove's "manager" did not reach an agreement with them so he has no rights to use them.
@@RonaldCabreraGonzalezbut heatcheck does?
@@RonaldCabreraGonzalez okay thanks
I was confused because every playoff i watch his recaps
It's clear the Bucks can't guard Siakam. The same thing happened in 2019 when the Raptors played the Bucks.
He's such a baller. I love him in Indy so much.
Outside of Giannis, they don't have a physical or athletic matchup for him. Also, Siakam played alongside Kawhi back in 2019, so of course, the Buck could not focus on him.
Siakam is great on offense and the Bux in general can't even guard a tree! Lopez and Giannis can't fix the other guys lack of defensive ability...
This was called like a late 80s game, was great to see these guys all guy it out.
when you see Jason Kidd calling time-out and making adjustements and Mavs made 14-0 series and took the lead, yet you see Doc Rivers AGAIN doesnt know how to make adjustements during the game.
Lmao calling wife beater Jason Kidd a good coach, no the fuck he is not.
Yup that’s why LA got Tye Lue. That’s also why you never see Doc getting jobs for young rebuilding teams. This is probably his last gig a a head coach, or at least it SHOULD be.
Booker got hit by the jenner curse lmao
Clippers hunted Luka in defense however he haunted them.
How? They held him to 42% shooting and they only won the game because Kleber and Washington hit big 3s
@@sydguitar99Kawhi, pg and harden combined shot 0% when guarded by Luka this game which is pretty haunting
@@sydguitar99because he was clamping them, try watching the games instead of just yapping
@@sydguitar99 Those players won't be open if LA Stat Padders were not double teaming Luka Magic. Mavs going to the Conference Finals.
@sonicity.technologies they all had bad shooting nights even when guarded by other players. So why did Harden shooting 50% when guarded by Luka in game 1? 😂
LUKA IS LITERALLY MICHAEL JORDAN WHEN HE GOES AGAINST THE CLIPPERS.
@@safekeeping2923 He didn't though? He only did after like 27 years of age
32pts on 26 shots, 5/14 from 3. Cried all game long, begging for calls. Don't let these highlights fool you.
Average performance from Luka
Give 26 shots to MJ, he would have scored more at least 45 pts
@@safekeeping2923 LOL YOU A FOOLISH FOOLISH MAN. Leave Luka and Jordan's name out your sentences buddy. You literally just disrespected both of these players.
@@mickaellandry9726 Lol, you are a massive casual.
Aint no way you stupid enough to think MJ would score 45 pts.
This ain't the 90's.
Players are a tier above that crap.
@@mickaellandry9726damn you haters are literally everywhere.
McDaniels has shown signs of being an All-Star caliber player for the past three years. This is what his peak can look like from game to game. He is legit
He def has to work on making his shot consistent but other than that his defense is top tier and so is his athleticism, so he has a lot of the tools
The Wolves have a lot of talent, but it’s guys like McDaniels and Reid that can make the Wolves dangerous. As long as one shows up big they have enough to win any given game
4Q Luka was playing insane defense. Whole Clippers team score only 5 points on him. He had 2-3 clutch blocks as well. Mavs in 6
Whole game he was insane on defense, I think the narrative is gonna change. He can be a good defender when he tries
@@enryu8449 yupp, just a shame so many people hating on him calling him a bad defender and bad teammate
@@enryu8449 yupp, just a shame so many people hating on him calling him a bad defender and bad teammate
@@Drenixxthis won't change anything unless he gets a ring.
People will still say Luka has no D because he is European.
@@paulievespucci6867 yea true, and him not winning MVP also is bonkers, people just hating
What about Kyrie's defense??? OMG mf gave everything he had, gave Harden and PG nightmares
And on Kawhi
Luka and Kai played insane defense. Kai had 3 steals, at crucial moments and Luka pulled out the clamps. The clippers went 0-11 on Luka contested shots and 2-17 when Luka was the primary defender. We’ve never seen anything like that. I love playoff Luka and Kai.
@@iamchauncemanI haven't seen any of these playoff review videos mention this thank you, I missed the game and highlights don't do it justice
Fr he was diving for balls and everything
Man… it’s the little things like getting the best angle of that Luka pass that make your content so good. Love the passion. That stuff combined w your personality, energy, and commitment to values like not advertising gambling sites make your channel truly excellent. Thanks for all you do!
Why tf the refs still calling fouls in favor of James Harden for kicking out in the playoffs? It makes 0 sense
Unbelievable really. It is always the same story.
The same reason mavs had 20 more freethrows game 1
Luka does the same thing pretty much
@@sydguitar99i haven't seen luka go to ground after a shot
@@elwnpro Because the dude is too lazy LMAO, he gets slightly shoved and expects automatic FTs, that's why he cries to the refs when they don't fall for it
James Harden falls on every 3 he takes weather there is contact or not, and the refs keep falling for it, have some fucking shame
Shame doesn’t win games or pay the bills 😂
You dont really know ball do you? That's what Harden or Curry do, because otherwise you eventually will step on a defender's foot how closes in, and you'll tear a ligament. Like Kawhi did at San Antonio.
Banger video🔥
love your content dude!
Your videos are amazing, the best way to follow the Playoff from Europe where we can't watch the games live
This channel is really great, theres another just as good one called Goat
@@karalito9952I’m from Europe also, I get up and watch it while having work, what’s ur excuse?
1:05 classic playoff harden flopping 🤣
That foul call against Exum at 1:02 smh... these refs had money on the game and yet the Mavs still came out on top.
landing space foul, clearly
@@lindsaytang1017 harden could land easily, he just decided to fall for the foul call
Nice vid mate
Still a Good Alternative :
40yrs life long sports fan. First take got me through tough times. this Guy is keeping me in the good.
So far i will keep leaving real comments. I posted a comment on his last Sports center. Paused during a NY game. and stated he was unbias. posted my comment only to hear moments after he was a Knicks fan.
from the beginning of this clip. Like button pressed.
Still a SOLID, SPORTS, BASKETBALL NEWSALTERNATIVE.
Mvp and clutch player of the year
“Who’s gonna stop us” isn’t aging well
Hoping that Rate Game would be available in Philippines. Or is it because I am an Android user? Huge fan of your work. Keep it up!!!
SIAKAM ..
Im still hating on DARKO not getting SIAKAM work well with the RAPTORS ... 😤😤😤
The Clippers missed all 11 shots Luka contested, and were only 2 of 17 when Luka was the primary defender.
Luka has ascended to two way greatness.
It makes me MAD that he has to be a primary defender or rebounder on top of all his assignments ... where are the PJ, Exum, thj, etc???
...derek jones, lively gafford
Luka is NOT a 2-way anything, he's a loser
Luka really making it hard for Clippers this playoffs
Yeah saw that last game. Real hard…….
@Data_Man clippers are kinda expected to defend home court. So yeah, this could get ugly
32pts on 26 shots, 5/14 from 3. Cried all game long, begging for calls. Don't let these highlights fool you.
Average performance from Luka
Give 26 shots to MJ, he would have scored more at least 45 pts
@@mickaellandry9726 yeah all what ifs cause he aint playing in the modern basketball right? Keep the white hate black boy
The Clippers won Game 1 in dominant fashion, and it's currently a tied series. Luka always makes it hard for them, but it's not like the Clippers haven't been able to handle it.
How hard would it be to get player stats added to the RateGame app? Or even rate individual players or teams. Love the videos!
SpicyP is so underrated 🇨🇲🇨🇲
I fell asleep watching this in the east coast of the US, hats off to you heat check 🫡
here we go again 🔥🔥🇵🇭
Booker just gets son'd be everyone lmao
RIP Clippers
It's tied.
We need the app for Android my dude! Love your videos man!
its crazy how pros oscillate in shooting from game to game.
as a team not even individually...
that first LK steal at 1.15 - traveling, sheesh
Ngl these videos be betta then nba highlights
I recall when this channel was about depth analysis of plays, playbooks and strategies... now just average recaps we can see in any other channel or tv.
For all those who after game 1 said Luka is overrated...
nobody said that. But he wont win a championship with the Mavs. Not this year and no other coming year.
5:23 definitely needed a replay from a different angle, that was a sweet layup
"If we beat them this bad without Kawhi, imagine what we'll do WITH Kawhi!" 😅
Don’t poke the bear “Greg popovich
Considering how poorly the Clippers shot due to trying to reintegrate Kawhi into the line up again, it's amazing It was only a 3pt game.
Because the Mavs also shot poorly
@gabrielahunamba7273 difference is, the Mavs didn't have to reintegrate a player into their line up. Kawhi was going to be rusty after missing so many games so it was expected that he would throw off the offense a bit
@@sydguitar99 the Mavs are being forced to make adjustments as wellwith their biggest acquisition in Gafford being a no show… this isn’t the first time the clippers have played with Kawhi.. a win is a win, and the adjustments + intangibles that are accounted for in live action are also apart of the game
@gabrielahunamba7273 of course but when you bring in a player who has such a high usage rate, especially if they've been out for a while, it'll always take a game or 2 for them to get adjusted again
Reintegrate kawhi? After he didnt play 9 games? 😂😂😂 You cant make this shit up...
The guided long range missiles the defense missile system of Luka worked.
I keep thinking my mouse arrow is on the video but it's yours lol
You know, I want the Clippers to win this series, but when Luka hit that three with 1:26 left... my goodness. That was cold, dawg.
Your a clown 🤡 let’s go Mavs
Good game
How is that an and one for Gobert haha
Kidd's strategy: Give the ball to Luka.
Stefan, we needs this app for Android as well
When norman made that shot I thought momentum was definitely starting to swing in favor of LAC, but the mavs did a great job at holding and closing on them. EDIT: And that behind the back pass from Kyrie was insane. Absolutely peak basketball in that moment. Plus Washington drained that 3 too.
KD without curry is nothing!! He wouldn't have won any rings if it wasn't for that warrior team!!
The Mavs definitely responded well in Game 2. Both Luka and Kyrie both brought it on the defensive end, especially Luka (Clippers shot 0-11 when Luka contested, 2-17 when he was the primary defender). PJ Washington and the rest of the Mavs made their shots, but we'll see if they can keep that up. The Clippers still kept it close throughout the game despite their shooting woes. Kawhi was decent, but it was his first game back. I think that he will come back stronger in Game 3. Idk why so many people still think that the Clippers will be an easy out for the Mavs. The Mavs have the better roster, but the Clippers have more experience and better coaching. We'll see which one wins out in Game 3.
Doncic is the guy 🎉
And, with no shame at all, now ESPN is saying Luka is the greatest danger for Denver, as if they haven't been diminishing Luka's greatness trough all his Career (and as if they have not put the Lakers as favorites over Denver). What a bunch of clowns, in sports journalist disguise
Are you blind? ESPN has been taking the Mavs over LA despite the bookmakers giving LA the 3rd best odds to win.
@@Jason-or4qy BS
@@marcogomez2736 i didnt expect you to understand
@@Jason-or4qy there is nothing to understand. ESPN has disrespected Luka before been drafted. It's so called analysts have voted against him in every MVP nomination, including this one.
You won't find Luka been praised but when there is no way around, he is not even mentioned as a top five. Before this series started of course ESPN considered LA as favorite, and that's OK. But after this first win now they now they play fool and give Dallas and Luka some "love". Give me a break...
Don't believe me? Take a look at ESPN videos. Yes you will find here and there some proms but is only because they are totally inconsistent and biased.
Same for Denver, the reigning champ, with the best player in the league for at least three seasons if not more. The same Jokic point out how the sports media never bet on them and kept talking on the Lakers in despite of then winning a championship, is just bs
@@marcogomez2736 i must say 4 paragraphs of your time wasted felt good
Ugh Gus Johnson: "Puuuuure." So contrived.
wait old youtube is back evetnually leonard and beard is gonna score
Really the Mavericks should never lose a close game, they have Luka AND Kyrie.
KD proly missing his daddy Steph
Why is rategame available only on the appstore?
6:38 Kevin Durant fist pumping on Gobery's three point play. Betting.
Rudy gobert got a foul on him from that play?? No one gonna talk about that?
No one puts up a show like Luka.
Was that ‘foul’ called on Exum at about the 1:05 mark really a foul? At no point did he make any contact at all and I don’t think he ‘stole his space’ on landing either. I’m sick of this throwing your feet out and falling over rubbish. I know it’s been around for years and Harden is a master of it. Still.
I mostly agree, but he kept moving forward through the shot when he didn’t need to. To me, it makes it 50/50 if the ref will blow the whistle or not.
He had contact with his elbow in his“Natural shooting motion“ so yes he hit him with his end on his elbow. Its a foul Even if its a soft touch unfortunately
If was an nba refs foul on the mavs. Clippers can push and shove all they want though
Most calls are subject to the ref's discretion, but by the letter of the rule, that was definitely a foul. Like, it's not getting overturned on challenge because of the tap on the elbow. But I would also add that it's clearly not an offensive foul for a kick out. It's pretty difficult to land exactly where you jumped from on a step back jumper. You have to balance that backward momentum somehow, and unless you're actually fading away, chances are your legs are going to land in front of where you took off from. That said, I'm not sure it rises to the level of a landing zone foul either. It's kind of 50/50 there. I remember Harden got called for that on a three by PJ Washington at some point in the 2nd quarter too, so they're calling it fairly evenly on both sides.
The series is not over yet
How come you never see these kind of images and narrative when it goes the other way, like game one. When Luca loses their is more of a sad disappointment across the media.
It’s a Texas reunion 😂
The players Luka guarded shot 2/17
And haters say he can’t defend
0/11 contested shots :D 2/6 uncontested. Clipper (as well as Mavs) are hitting nothing. If both teams stay that way, whoever wins is guaranteed a 2. round exit. Both teams not hitting simple layups....
Using one game as an example is hilarious. The Clippers had an off shooting night and it had nothing to do with Luka , be real
@@sydguitar99 clips had 2 off shootingnights. first 50% from 3, this game 26%. in both games 40%.
Mavs had two off shootingnights as well, however both below average. both teams arent hitting open shots and layups.
While it doesnt necessarily has to do with luka, he played great defense this game. stayed in front of the ballhandler and contested shots. if he stays focused that way, clips need to pick another player for efficient baskets
@@sydguitar99Bluds the glazemaster
@@moritz4439 but Harden was cooking him in game 1, so this overreaction is getting out of control
why u only show the clippers defensive stats???
Pacers vs Boston NBA east final...
Wish they’d start calling offensive foul on kawhi pg and harden push offs
Booker always wanna be that guy haha.
Its not a series unless someone loses at home
🤯🤯😵💫
The Celtics went from IT (Isaiah Thomas) to IT ( Inconsistent Talent)…
He did hit a game winner last time we played them in the playoffs too…I’m not that worried..but it is a little different..Luka playing defense now..bodying Paul George around..not looking good for us…if kawhi wakes up we should be fine.. we will win in Dallas
5:52 TURNER almost hit the ref
You didnt mention that luka had one of the best defensive performances of anyone this year... clippers shot 2-17 against him as the primary defender and 0-11 when he contested the shot. He locked up kawhi and no one could score on him yet people will still push the narrative that hes a bad defender (hes been in the 80th percentile all year which is way above average)
They gotta stop giving harden those dam free throws 😒
You need to be doc rivers to let Siakam shines in the playoffs.
Westbrook killed the triple double, Durant killed the superteam
I still worry about the Mavs game plan. All that was really different this game was that the Mavs made a few more of their shots and the Clippers weren’t quite so hot. The really good teams/coaches seems to adjust strategies to their opponents. Maybe spread the floor more, maybe take inside and get their bibs in trouble, maybe push the pace more, adjust drop coverage or whatever. I don’t seem to see much of that with the Mavs. I’m not a hater - I love watching them play - I just wonder if they have the tactical nous to go deep into these playoffs.
I think the Mavs really need to involve Kyrie more. There where at least six to seven possessions were he would have had a better shot. Spreading the ball more would help the Mavs. Clippers were doing good, but probably need to do more slashing as well making their shots.
Well you can look at it that way, or you can think about the fact that Dallas missed an uncharacteristic amount of free throws. The game shouldn’t have been that close in the end. Also, Mavs starting center and 6th man were injured so that also makes it tough. Daniel Gafford was the main reason this team won 16 of 18 to end the season. Not having him messed up the game plan. Mavs have been the better team almost every quarter since the end of that first half in game one. We’d be up 2-0 if it weren’t for that 8 point 2nd quarter.
Good news is Harden is himself again, bad news is Harden is himself again.
Harden shot poorly from 3. He wasn't bad overall.
Fouls inThat Suns Game were BS.
So if Clippers beat Luka without Kawaii and they lost with him, the obvious move is to bench Kawaii.
Stop it. Don't even try that. It was Kawhi's first game in a month, he had some good moments, and the game finished close. Let's wait till Game 3 to make that decision.
@@urbaindelva7869
I was being sarcastic.....
It was a 3 point win/loss with a cold Kawhi.
If it was Luka or Kyrie coming back from an injury people will say "it's part of the game, deal with it"
@@paulievespucci6867Kawhi's health is routinely in question. If he missed a playoff game or series, it's expected at this point.
If Kliber and PJ Washington hit catch and shoot 3s the Mavs can beat anybody. Luka and Kyrie are two unstoppable if you let them iso a targeted defender off a switch
What kind of creature is this on the Wolves bench?
Everybody talks shit when their up
3 hour limit for rate Game assumes we all watching real time in the US. 24hrs makes more sense. Not everyone watching live
Lopez getting is getting cooked all game and doc keeps him in is all you need to know about doc and coaching
He is their rim protector. If you take him off the floor, their defense will be even worse than it already is.
@@urbaindelva7869 na he gets cooked even at the rim
Ha. Kd should’ve joined the heat.. definitely would’ve fit better here than phoenix. But as you know kd wants to have the keys to the trades and choices. And heat wasn’t gonna give that to him
Kleber defense the last six minutes
Phoenix vs Timberwolves is rigged cause Minnesota has Jaden McDaniels
Bucks going to create a 3-1 lead for Doc River
Clippers too deep for the Mavs. Luka got Lucky
Having an ad after every game you talk about is brutal please stop 😭
I wish the suns had enough motivation to get some revenge
What makes you think they don't? That's not the problem. They are simply not built to compete with a team like the Timberwolves. They are lacking in areas that the Timberwolves are not: size, rebounding, defense, depth, an actual floor general.
Wolves on top
Where’s all the LA Clippers fans roasting the mavs like they won the series by wining one game? they are all quiet now 😂 Luka about to pull up once again ”everybody tough when they up”.
you made this comment 3 hours after upload. This aint tiktok young buck.
@@maxmeier532 cry
KAWHI ABOUT TO GO CRAZY NEXT GAME