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  • The Dallas Mavericks have sent about as big of a shockwave through the NBA world as anyone could have anticipated to start the Western Conference Finals vs the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. After taking a 2-0 series lead winning game 1 & game 2 in Minnesota, the Dallas Mavs have found so many different ways to attack Anthony Edwards, KAT, Rudy Gobert & company that most people did not seem to anticipate.
    Let’s start with the Dallas Mavs offense led by Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving. The Luka Doncic game winner & buzzer beater in game 2 was just the icing on the cake for the powerhouse this side of the ball has been for DAL. Alongside both Kyrie & Luka, the bigs in Daniel Gafford & Dereck Lively have been incredible in serving the offense. Couple what they’ve done with pieces like PJ Washington, Josh Green, Derrick Jones Jr, Tim Hardaway Jr, even Jaden Hardy & Dante Exum, Jason Kidd has found a formula that’s paid dividends for this offense throughout the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
    Then, there’s also the amazing Dallas Mavericks defense. Because after acquiring both PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford at the trade deadline, this side of the ball has only seemed to improve more and more over time. And if the Mavs can keep this momentum as the series shifts to Dallas, this team might be making an appearance in the 2024 NBA Finals to compete for an NBA championship.
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  • @HoopsDigest
    @HoopsDigest  Před 22 dny +32

    How far will the Dallas Mavs make it? 👇

  • @donnikrasniqi5873
    @donnikrasniqi5873 Před 22 dny +258

    Our centers combined always get 20-30 points, 15-20 rebounds, and 5 blocks combined. This is insane production. And also 12 fouls to give, and no fatigue because they split minutes, they are always going all out.

    • @jmgonzales7701
      @jmgonzales7701 Před 22 dny +9

      Production is always the most important

    • @orangesilver4568
      @orangesilver4568 Před 22 dny +27

      Derek Lively II and Daniel Gafford play has been key for the Mavs on top of Luca Doncic and Kyrie Irving being clutch players.

    • @JRMason-ri4ii
      @JRMason-ri4ii Před 22 dny +13

      And generally shooting 70%+

    • @thedtmann
      @thedtmann Před 22 dny +12

      All of this production from the bigs, the rest of team didn't shoot well, when they start shooting "lights out" like they're capable of, they can run any team in the NBA off the floor.

    • @reivelt3715
      @reivelt3715 Před 22 dny +10

      ​@@thedtmannAgreed. Remember PJ and DJJ had their moment in Dallas' previous series? Yea. If they shoot at least decently, they are absurd

  • @aFrench88channel
    @aFrench88channel Před 22 dny +260

    biggest surprise is Dereck Lively being so good, so fast.

    • @jeffreyyoungblood7438
      @jeffreyyoungblood7438 Před 22 dny +23

      Dude is balling. I'm a duke fan and didn't even think he had this much nba potential. His ceiling is HIGH. And he absolutely turning it out during these playoffs. Unbelievable for a rookie especially.

    • @sillyboyyt3708
      @sillyboyyt3708 Před 22 dny

      It's because of Luka..if lively come to other team he is trash because no one knows how to facilitate the ball like luka​@@jeffreyyoungblood7438

    • @NateT3
      @NateT3 Před 22 dny +40

      Tyson Chandler is one of the Mavs coaching staff and he's been training him since the start of the season.

    • @Benedict_Savage
      @Benedict_Savage Před 22 dny +20

      The effects of a good organization with excellent players development team + Playing alongside Luka

    • @kevinhowe3280
      @kevinhowe3280 Před 21 dnem +12

      Man I love that kid. He's only 20 yrs old and already a very good playoff performer. What is his ceiling? Could he be a giannis type riser?

  • @airflight03
    @airflight03 Před 22 dny +170

    Mavs is the new Lob city

  • @salmonkill7
    @salmonkill7 Před 22 dny +160

    Anthony Edwards about to get that "MUCH NEEDED REST!!"!!

    • @zigalisjak
      @zigalisjak Před 22 dny +15

      Yeah, in Cancun 🥥🌴🏖 🌊 💀

    • @flavioroberto9960
      @flavioroberto9960 Před 21 dnem +2

      All funny until Antman rests and come back to MJ level potential...

    • @Acuate18777
      @Acuate18777 Před 21 dnem +18

      ​@@flavioroberto9960 wolves in 9!

    • @reality4861
      @reality4861 Před 21 dnem +4

      He should not be called antman cause he can't carry his team and ants never tired unless the job is finish

    • @gainedweight_
      @gainedweight_ Před 21 dnem +1

      @@Acuate18777😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @kalanhitchens8782
    @kalanhitchens8782 Před 21 dnem +43

    Gafford has changed this team entirely. Dudes game on both sides of the court has made Dallas a contender. Rim protection on one end, spacing and lobs on the other. Def underrated

    • @HughMorristheJoker
      @HughMorristheJoker Před 21 dnem +6

      Washington also. His D and corner 3s are a huge boost.

    • @asalrxa
      @asalrxa Před 21 dnem

      I hope they keep him!! After this season along with PJ

    • @No1Armadillo
      @No1Armadillo Před 21 dnem +1

      He's also taken the burden off the rookie!!! So that now, they can both dominate in tag-team style... D-Live has a new life now!

    • @bryanroberts3671
      @bryanroberts3671 Před 21 dnem

      I’m a bit disappointed that you didn’t say Gifford and Washington.

  • @sourkrygaming9847
    @sourkrygaming9847 Před 22 dny +66

    Versatility.
    The Mavs don't have just one way to play, they have multiple. And that includes what to take away from the opponents offense.
    Luka and Kyrie complete a very formidable and flexible defensive rotation, and both have the whole toolbox offensively; so no matter what rotation they're in, they never lack anything.

  • @saiwaqa2573
    @saiwaqa2573 Před 22 dny +101

    As a Mavs fan i was confident since the trade deadline. But the biggest surprise to me is the poise and dominance of our rookie. D live is that duuude! Bro won the battle against chet, has dominated against gobert, kat and reid, and he just continues to exceed expectations. If we are able to go all the way this year, its gonna be in large part because of D lively.

    • @jeffreyyoungblood7438
      @jeffreyyoungblood7438 Před 22 dny +13

      Dude is balling. I'm a duke fan and didn't even think he had this much nba potential. His ceiling is HIGH. And he absolutely turning it out during these playoffs. Unbelievable for a rookie especially.

    • @ajdrums8075
      @ajdrums8075 Před 22 dny +4

      Lively D!

    • @asalrxa
      @asalrxa Před 22 dny +5

      He's honestly the Mavs new Tyson chandler

    • @riconosberg7241
      @riconosberg7241 Před 22 dny +5

      @@asalrxa Im so happy we missed the playoffs last year. getting lively is so huge for this franchise future

    • @asalrxa
      @asalrxa Před 22 dny +3

      @riconosberg7241 no doubt, the Mavs have their big man of the future , what a gem 💎

  • @Eclectic.Nostalgia
    @Eclectic.Nostalgia Před 22 dny +84

    I'm glad that Jason Kidd's getting the recognition now.

    • @oasisoflasvegas7925
      @oasisoflasvegas7925 Před 21 dnem +1

      He’s always been pretty recognizable so it’s surprising it took so long for that to happen but I’m happy

    • @mcnally1456
      @mcnally1456 Před 21 dnem

      Not a surprise he’s one of the best coaches in the league, he was a savant on the court.

    • @No1Armadillo
      @No1Armadillo Před 21 dnem

      ABOUT TIME !!!! ..... seen him criticized by all the talking heads who all know how to play checkers while Jason has been playing 3-dimensional chess!!! For instance.... what the hell are they doing team-wise to wear Ant-man out two games in a row now??? ... then there's the high pick-and-rolls .... and the double-high pick-and-rolls... Masterful! The way the offense is set up, every play has multiple outcomes.... all based on the read.... which is where Luka is playing at a different level from others.... but bottom line, when you look at this team, player by player, they ALL look like Jason Kidd!! They all have that attitude, that mental toughness, that intelligence, and that team spirit, and that sense of total calm.... like the Musketeers out there, "All for one, And one for all!!" .... and it all goes back to the people he and Nico selected..... And that produced the Chemistry of this team! Good example, Grant Williams.... awesome player in all aspects but.... his head was somewhere else and got let go! ..... He has also navigated the waters of coaching two super-stars and it looks like a love fest out there! So, it's not that he's just a great coach, he's a great person and perfect mentor for this championship team!

  • @user-df6jb3ts2x
    @user-df6jb3ts2x Před 22 dny +58

    The split second look to PJ in 3s creates a reaction from KAT which made the dish to Lively possible... That is poise and genius...

    • @brianjaramillo5126
      @brianjaramillo5126 Před 22 dny +5

      Tom Brady vibes, looking off the safety

    • @Benedict_Savage
      @Benedict_Savage Před 22 dny +3

      Yeah, he's probably the best ever at faking out defenders with his eyes, he's been doing it since day 1

  • @TheOrdener
    @TheOrdener Před 21 dnem +22

    Really nice analysis. The new Mavs are not the old Mavs. Most analysts still haven’t really figured that out. Gritty, help-oriented hustle defense using the two bigs; opportunistic offense that pushes the ball when the opportunity is there, but can operate in the half court just as well; and an overall Zen-like patience and togetherness in the culture.

    • @No1Armadillo
      @No1Armadillo Před 21 dnem +1

      .... the entire team reflects the personality of Jason Kidd....

  • @Dmv1260
    @Dmv1260 Před 21 dnem +9

    Luka had gobert running around like a new born giraffe trying to walk

  • @arielr9773
    @arielr9773 Před 22 dny +43

    Even when Dallas was loosing the game they somehow looked like the better team🤔

    • @No1Armadillo
      @No1Armadillo Před 21 dnem +1

      ...... the Mavs exude an intense sense of calm and focus....

    • @wyeee
      @wyeee Před 21 dnem

      Losing*

    • @erichill4926
      @erichill4926 Před 21 dnem

      Agreed 👍🏽💯

  • @datukatsura12
    @datukatsura12 Před 22 dny +19

    Lively Rookie year and becoming one the reason the maverick is now 2-0 in conference final

  • @billflamank6882
    @billflamank6882 Před 22 dny +54

    Gobert shouldn't have punched Doncic in the ribs, and got paid back

    • @dk6173
      @dk6173 Před 22 dny +16

      Luka took it personally.

    • @carsonkahla9162
      @carsonkahla9162 Před 21 dnem

      I didn’t and still don’t understand that😂🤷‍♂️

    • @jctv7428
      @jctv7428 Před 21 dnem +4

      ​@@carsonkahla9162 don't poke the bear 😅

  • @mockingbirdex3450
    @mockingbirdex3450 Před 21 dnem +16

    If Lively plays his whole career with Luka, he too will be a HOFer.

    • @HWZ_
      @HWZ_ Před 21 dnem +2

      💯💯💯

  • @deltadefconii4459
    @deltadefconii4459 Před 22 dny +9

    LUKA LOOKED LIKE “JACK IN THE SHINING” 😂 #LUKADANGA

  • @gemox3225
    @gemox3225 Před 22 dny +26

    I'm a Cleveland fan, but now that we've been eliminated, I'm rooting for Dallas because I like both Kyrie and Luka and I also like how their 2 bigs play.

    • @HughMorristheJoker
      @HughMorristheJoker Před 21 dnem

      I was at the Cleveland v Dallas game in Cle late Feb when Struss won on a 60 ft 3 at the buzzer. Awesome game. Wanted to see that matchup in the finals.

  • @DadsBoyz
    @DadsBoyz Před 22 dny +14

    Mavs “You can’t effin’ guard me” To win it all.

  • @russellbyrnes7215
    @russellbyrnes7215 Před 22 dny +14

    As someone who has watched the mavs closely all season, none of it really surprises me. Wolves are a good match up for them as their offence isn't great, I was more worried about OKC and their swipey defence and 5 out spacing. Celtics will present similar problems if they make it with all their shooting.

    • @johnwheeler6839
      @johnwheeler6839 Před 22 dny +3

      I agree with everything you said pretty much. I would add that I knew that Ant is not an elite playmaker yet and with this Dallas defense that was going to be exposed. The one thing about Boston is that while they have a defender in Holliday that can do similar work that Dort did on Luka he is smaller so it won't be as effective. I don't see anyone else that plays that relentless and physical defense that you would need to guard Luka.

    • @ajclannachan
      @ajclannachan Před 21 dnem

      If Dallas make the finals maxi will be back. Hes a way better three point shooter than anyone Dallas has currently playing. Luka should have a week’s rest as well if they manage to sweep the wolves. If it is Dallas in the final they’re going to be a problem.

  • @mrgjg
    @mrgjg Před 21 dnem +3

    Gafford and D-Live were 14-16 from the field for 30pts and 14 boards in 47.51 minutes.
    Thats crazy offense from the center position. Thats like having an at his best Giannis in the middle.

  • @johnjosephheronda9348
    @johnjosephheronda9348 Před 22 dny +23

    Twolves relying mostly in 3points while Mavs attacking in the paint and lob pass, thats why Gafford and Lively combined 30 points mostly on lob pass and alleyoop,

    • @Benedict_Savage
      @Benedict_Savage Před 22 dny +2

      I expect the mavs to play the Celtics which throw up the most 3s in the league, the same way. They'll dominate the paint since horford is good but not enough and too old, and chinal doll porzingis is softer than even gobert and KAT

    • @dundalis
      @dundalis Před 21 dnem +2

      Big difference is the two best ball handlers and playmakers in the series plays for Dallas. TWolves don't have the playmaking and ball handling to attack the paint vs Lively and Gafford and make great decisions. Unlike Kyrie and Luka, Ant is a straight line demon, he's not going to alter speeds, have patience and make elite reads. Thats not gonna change the whole series, TWolves have a huge job to figure out how to change things with such a disadvantage. Mavs can make big mistakes and miss many shots like the first half and still win cause their offense is schematically unstoppable. If Mavs play a full game at a high level with normal contributions from the stars and role players its gonna be a blowout.

    • @dundalis
      @dundalis Před 21 dnem +1

      @@Benedict_Savage Celtics will be a bit more difficult to guard than the Wolves are though, as their offense is def much more well rounded and consistent. Also Celtics have less pure length, but are more mobile defensively than TWolves, bit more similar to OKC.

    • @Benedict_Savage
      @Benedict_Savage Před 21 dnem +1

      @@dundalis you are correct, however the wolves were the no. 1 defense during regular and post season, not the Celtics, which means teams have figured them out to some extent. I don't think the mavs would have issues figuring out the Celtics defense as well, and it's all about having a good game plan. In general the Celtics have been less than impressive these playoffs and they have a tall order with this mavs' team

    • @dundalis
      @dundalis Před 21 dnem +2

      @@Benedict_Savage The thing I’d say about that is just matchups. Wolves also have a higher rated defense than OKC, but imo Mavs had more issues with OKC defense bothering them than they have had with Wolves defense so far just because of the matchups. I still think if Luka can maintain 75-80% of his capabilities the rest of the way and his health not deteriorate they win it all, but I can see Celtics being the hardest matchup for Mavs over anyone else. They will easily be the best offense the Mavs will face in post season.

  • @timothysullenger3465
    @timothysullenger3465 Před 21 dnem +5

    Dallas big men are the playing BIG in this series! This includes P.J and Jones Jr for the defense they're playing .

  • @doomnarok
    @doomnarok Před 21 dnem +4

    I audibly gasped when Irving took that three from the damn logo.

    • @draftmagicagain1000
      @draftmagicagain1000 Před 21 dnem +1

      Dude is so talented! It’s really fun to watch. And then there’s Luka! And Edwards! And KAT! This series is so awesome. Us viewers are in for a treat

  • @oliverenriquez5401
    @oliverenriquez5401 Před 22 dny +10

    Lively and Gafford.

  • @COMMONFOLKMUSIC
    @COMMONFOLKMUSIC Před 22 dny +19

    Dallas in 4

  • @JungleFromHempstead-qv7kz
    @JungleFromHempstead-qv7kz Před 21 dnem +3

    5:19 Look how much confidence and trust Luka has in Kyrie …Kyrie is taking a 3 pointer 5 feet from the line and he(Luka) is walking away before the ball left Irving hands!! How you gone beat these guys??!!!

  • @pyrowastaken
    @pyrowastaken Před 21 dnem +2

    Can we talk about Gobert's constant moving screens

  • @elvisp9811
    @elvisp9811 Před 22 dny +7

    Gobert shouldnt poke the bear lol

  • @mrgjg
    @mrgjg Před 21 dnem +2

    That shot that Gafford made was craaaaazy! In a one point game it became necessary.

  • @twinzl
    @twinzl Před 22 dny +7

    When talking about defense, everybody just kind of overlooks Mavs. They were #1 defense team in the last 20 games of regular season. Wolves were #7. Mavs are not the same team that they were at the start of the season. People do forget that.

    • @No1Armadillo
      @No1Armadillo Před 21 dnem +3

      ..... this team is so new, they really have not exploited everything they are capable of yet.... like, they have Gaff and D-Live practicing 3s !!! 😳😍

  • @markv.m.9359
    @markv.m.9359 Před 21 dnem +3

    I’ve been a Dallas casual so I’ve always thought about how Luka and Kyrie would’ve the front runners. But bruh, the other 3 on the court… those dudes are HUNGRY to win. That’s championship basketball

  • @landon4278
    @landon4278 Před 21 dnem +3

    People underestimating the fact that Alex Jensen, the former Utah Jazz assistant coach that pretty much built Rudy Gobert is on Dallas' bench.

  • @user-xh4le8fe2c
    @user-xh4le8fe2c Před 21 dnem +3

    Can't believe thats d defensive player of the year yet that the matchup Luka wants and rather anytime and anyway 😂😂😂😂

  • @jer-bearzy
    @jer-bearzy Před 21 dnem +3

    As a Mavs fan…surprised how surprised everyone is. “LUKA is playing out of his mind”, I hear this often and offensively he is slightly below average but defensively he is.
    For the rest of the league…keep doubting…i like it

  • @bobbycone2
    @bobbycone2 Před 21 dnem +1

    As a Dallas Mavericks fan for life it's not that surprising to me because I know how good this team is. However, I also know how good the Timberwolves are so the Mavs can't let up. I'll be there in person tonight and for Game 4 on Tuesday and I hope to see another couple of Ws!

  • @obitouzumaki9476
    @obitouzumaki9476 Před 21 dnem +2

    4x Dpoy - Dancing Player of the year

  • @Jesus-bs5fl
    @Jesus-bs5fl Před 21 dnem +1

    They really put a target on Gobert's back naming him DPOY

  • @kokopeds8588
    @kokopeds8588 Před 22 dny +5

    Tyson chandler teaching lively n gaffird. pretty obvious, those are Tyson's bread n butter plays.

  • @brantleybeast
    @brantleybeast Před 22 dny +7

    This is a great video

  • @TheRealSlobo
    @TheRealSlobo Před 21 dnem +3

    My bulls casually let go of DJJ and Gafford

  • @kennethdias9988
    @kennethdias9988 Před 21 dnem +2

    Rudy hit both Luka and Kyrie in the face in this game no fouls called

    • @kingshearer2
      @kingshearer2 Před 21 dnem +6

      that would explain why Luka hurled abuse at him after the spectacular 3 pointer

  • @pb1709
    @pb1709 Před 21 dnem +1

    The edge is all in the experience at this level Luka and Kyrie gained either in Europe or in the NBA.
    They clearly outclass their counterparts in decision making in clutch moments
    Mavs in 4

  • @HumpRx
    @HumpRx Před 21 dnem +3

    The vision of Luka and Kyrie is just next level. The court vision they both have makes the offensive numbers Gafford and Lively have inflated. Don't get me wrong they are both playing awesome, but it helps when you have two of the best point guards in the league knowing when to pass and when to shoot. If you notice kidd will sub out Luka or Kyrie, but they will never both be out at the same time.

    • @HughMorristheJoker
      @HughMorristheJoker Před 21 dnem +1

      Kidd is doing an excellent job

    • @draftmagicagain1000
      @draftmagicagain1000 Před 21 dnem

      Must be a coaches dream. Two all time elite offensive ball handlers and playmakers on the same team. Never have to worry bout having offense disappear at random points Thru the game

  • @mikecushing7276
    @mikecushing7276 Před 21 dnem

    Excellent video enjoyed his breakdown

  • @blytheskrieg
    @blytheskrieg Před 21 dnem +1

    Watched the video, didnt hear which rules the mavs broke and why the nba hates it

  • @jpvega1
    @jpvega1 Před 21 dnem +2

    Love the breakdown. The biggest surprise to me is the mavs have not run away with either of the games. Mavs Broomwork. Mavs in 6 over Boston.

  • @raybradley4939
    @raybradley4939 Před 21 dnem

    Very well put

  • @hairlokk8672
    @hairlokk8672 Před 21 dnem +1

    Mavs so calm. Down 18, no rush, just chip away little by little. I werent even nervous when they were down 2 with 13 sec to go

  • @johnbavender9775
    @johnbavender9775 Před 22 dny +15

    The Timberwolves have a match up problem with the Mavericks. Connelly cannot defend against any of the Maverick's starters, he is just too small, and he is not skilled enough to stay on Kyrie. But the Timberwolves need him to be their point guard. Edwards is gassed just trying to defend Kyrie, I do not think he has adjusted his body to a 100 plus game schedule yet, there is no way he could play the point guard. McDaniels is not strong enough to guard Luka and keep him from getting to whatever place he wants to shoot from. Cobert cannot defend on the permitter at all, and he is a complete offensive bust. Towns also has a problem with making quick defensive decisions between helping in the lane and hustling out to the tree-point line. Reed seems to be a more agile big man and should start over Cobert. Edwards should be tried to defend against Luka, but he will even more gassed by the fourth quarter. The Timberwolves just do not have enough defenders.

    • @HowardBianchi-bu3rt
      @HowardBianchi-bu3rt Před 22 dny

      ANT (what a terrible handle) has been horrible on both ends, Gobert and Towns have huge weaknesses. Reid is their best all around player; must play more minutes. No minn. Player can guard Gafford or Lively.. There best defensive rating is based on playing low scoring games.

    • @freebrix8149
      @freebrix8149 Před 22 dny +7

      Not enough defenders is not the problem. The mavs making them pick their poison every time. Nothing is forced but when u got Luka and kyrie coming off PNR at the elbow with the shooters they have and the bigs that are great lob threats and not slouches on Defense. The spacing Dallas gets is the difference maker. Antman is not able to get that great of space

    • @HughMorristheJoker
      @HughMorristheJoker Před 21 dnem +1

      I saw Edwards try to defend Luka a couple times. No chance.

  • @jtexman24
    @jtexman24 Před 22 dny +6

    Most surprising is their mental maturity and how they’ve gelled since the trade. JKidd and Kryie’s attitude in the big game / big series is having a stabilizing influence here I think
    Mavs in 5 over Minnesota. It’s just a terrible matchup for the Wolves. They have no answer. I could still see Minnesota winning it, but I don’t think they will. Mavs are too poised, too versatile… and now they have the defense too. Nobody in the league wants to play them right now.
    Hard to call the champ this year, but I’ll say Mavs over Celtics in an epic Game 7 with Kyrie hitting the winning shot.

    • @dannykrise9721
      @dannykrise9721 Před 21 dnem +1

      I'm just gonna leave this here in case you're right lol

    • @electropyro1899
      @electropyro1899 Před 21 dnem

      @@dannykrise9721same…a kyrie game winner in the garden…for the chip…

  • @saschk9917
    @saschk9917 Před 21 dnem +2

    Bosten vs Dalles - das wär schon geil...

  • @noexit7089
    @noexit7089 Před 22 dny

    Thank you...the best analyst 👍

  • @cuzmariosaidso
    @cuzmariosaidso Před 21 dnem +1

    Jamal Crawford called it

  • @jecapeca
    @jecapeca Před 22 dny +2

    Rudy will never learn. Luka did EXACTLY THE SAME THING to him when they played for national teams.

  • @daroniousmaximus
    @daroniousmaximus Před 21 dnem

    When they started hacking that Minnasota blitz with Luka's insane passes...it was beautiful to watch. When Wolves noticed it wasnt working stopped blitzing, Luka was already hitting 3's ... Kyrie too. This game was beautiful to watch. Teams are gonna be studying this matchup.

  • @wonpak4737
    @wonpak4737 Před 21 dnem +1

    Basketball IQ. Luka and Kyrie are steps ahead of the wolves.

  • @onlyfacts3178
    @onlyfacts3178 Před 22 dny +3

    BARKLEY saying you cant make a jump pass...well unless you are LUKA

    • @kennethward4985
      @kennethward4985 Před 21 dnem

      Barkley never threw any pass, biggest ball hog ever, he cost the Suns a Title.

  • @TXprimeFishing13
    @TXprimeFishing13 Před 14 dny +1

    MAVS about to show Boston how we do things in TEXAS 💪🏼💪🏾

  • @bhawk8791
    @bhawk8791 Před 21 dnem +2

    MffL since 94. Ref gonna try to take from us tonight we ready!

    • @Nice-sm5hr
      @Nice-sm5hr Před 21 dnem +1

      It’s gonna be a bloodbath with the officiating from here on out 😬

    • @bhawk8791
      @bhawk8791 Před 21 dnem +2

      @@Nice-sm5hr I think we got to go full throttle. Do not leave it in thier hands. PJ and D55 gotta hit those open looks. We get too many open looks. Also I think if we can attack The bigs and get them in foul trouble. Enjoy the game channel. Time to get Lucas some rest two more games. Week rest

  • @OmaAlkebulan-grace
    @OmaAlkebulan-grace Před 21 dnem

    Best One Two punch in basketball 🏀

  • @cloudunderweather9554
    @cloudunderweather9554 Před 21 dnem +1

    There are a lot of surprises for me.
    1) Kyrie has been more selective with when he wants to attack he isnt relentless on offense all the time. And he KNOWS it too, that the 4th quarter is his time. Game 2 he literally said "4th quarter" to luka after a 3. He know this is when his game is scariest.
    2) Surprisingly, the most important defensive players have been luka and kyrie. They are not nearly the best defenders on the team, but these two are the biggest communicators, the most consistent helpers, close out defenders, and they rarely miss an assignment. Don't believe me? Look at what how they operate in both the gaps on defense. I never would have thought I'd see the day I'd say that about one of them let alone both
    3) Derrick lively. He's been the best rookie in the playoffs. Who would have thought that on draft night.
    4) Many things modern day basketball is telling you is bad or outdated, have been some of the maverick's biggest weapons. The mid range, traditional centers, isolation basketball, the mavs have taken them and reminded people these are still viable weapons.

  • @GODIAM-sy9qb
    @GODIAM-sy9qb Před 21 dnem

    Most suprising:
    1. Media campaign on Luka.
    2. D Live's learning on the go and embracing his role&potential.

  • @motherlesschild102
    @motherlesschild102 Před 21 dnem

    Didn't pay attention to what Dallas did at the trade deadline-at least at the time. Lots of surprises-that they can take apart a team as athletic and defense minded as the T Wolves the biggest one for me.

  • @jd2616
    @jd2616 Před 14 dny

    It amazes me how much a jump shooter can shuffle his feet before he shoots while the refs just signal threeeeeee!

  • @sylvanscarborough735
    @sylvanscarborough735 Před 21 dnem

    Crazy analysis

  • @matthieusaade3616
    @matthieusaade3616 Před 22 dny +2

    Gobert and Mac Daniels were sooo stupid on that last play .
    Let Luka drive to the basket, y'all are 2 points ahead don't let him shoot a 3 .

  • @penguinpog6674
    @penguinpog6674 Před 21 dnem

    If Dallas come out how they did in the second half last game. THIS WILL BE A BLOWOUT 😊

  • @anthonyteichroeb917
    @anthonyteichroeb917 Před 21 dnem

    To mount a comback like that and put them in a 2-0 hole.. on the road? thats a mountain that Min has to climb.

  • @daroniousmaximus
    @daroniousmaximus Před 21 dnem

    I was scared at first with the time theyve been giving Hardy in such an important series... he has made some major rookie mistakes...but I know the Mavs want him to gain confidence if they invest in him. Hardy having the chance to play with Kyrie and Luka, I can't see him not eventually figuring it out and becoming that guy!
    His handles and athleticism are great. His being able to finish at the rim and make last minute decisions is where he's been messing up... but I've seen him already adjusting, and throwing up a couple of nice lobs and dishing out instead of fully committig to the rim expecting fouls.

  • @BelieverStarcraft
    @BelieverStarcraft Před 21 dnem

    Its crazy dallas has two guys that can just flip a switch and score at will

  • @douglasburrell9437
    @douglasburrell9437 Před 21 dnem

    If Pj keeps playing the way been playing they are good!

  • @julietasalomon5015
    @julietasalomon5015 Před 16 dny

    The best thing that ever happen 😊how Kyrie and Luka

  • @RobertoHernandez-bz2hh
    @RobertoHernandez-bz2hh Před 21 dnem

    The best thing that happen to the Mavericks was the Maxi Kebler injury because this stop Jason Kid to continues to go the the small ball non sense with Kebler at the center position.

  • @justinekyle28
    @justinekyle28 Před 22 dny

    let's goooooo Mavs

  • @VisionsofBall
    @VisionsofBall Před 21 dnem

    Celtics vs Mavs finals will literally feed families

  • @jzam3220
    @jzam3220 Před 21 dnem

    I’ve never been more outraged before in my life

  • @asafedler1
    @asafedler1 Před 22 dny

    I'm most surprised from the high percentage Minnesota's three points game

    • @johnwheeler6839
      @johnwheeler6839 Před 22 dny +1

      It's by the design from the Mavs. They are basically telling them you go ahead and be out of character and shoot all of those three pointers. I don't think you can beat us that way. They did the same thing to OKC and even though they had been the best 3p percentage team the gave them the three in different rhythm that what OKC got in the regular season.

  • @jimmuncy5636
    @jimmuncy5636 Před 21 dnem +1

    Guess what, NBA? Dallas, Texas has a basketball team that you're going to have work very, very hard to eliminate. I'm a lifetime Mavs fan so I love it, but it surprised me. Those trades were magic, a tonic for this team, just what they needed and more. You really can't expect such a good turn of events or even ask for one.
    Luka's abilities, too, finally hit me with force: Hey, this kid has skills, amazing skills. He can do anything. (And he's doing it now on one leg.)
    I don't think they've reached their peak. They, like a storm, are still forming; I don't know what they might become. But, as always, Fate will start in with her tricks sooner or later: Good luck never lasts for long. Nonetheless, it's a joy to watch your team finally hit some pay dirt, at least so far. (If the Timberwolves start playing defense like they did against Denver, they could win the series, but they seem gassed and in disarray, which, of course, they could theoretically fix.) Talk later.

  • @YtGgh-by6ro
    @YtGgh-by6ro Před 21 dnem

    All around team

  • @4Marktk
    @4Marktk Před 22 dny

    Gobert Found out he was "Dancing With The Stars" trying to cover Doncic

  • @jorgeizamora776
    @jorgeizamora776 Před 22 dny

    hard to close a game facing those two

  • @daroniousmaximus
    @daroniousmaximus Před 21 dnem

    My biggest surprise this playoffs has been the games where both Luka and Kyrie have bad to mediocre games... but we still pulloff wins with our roleplayers stepping up getting 20 plus points!!
    Mav in 4. Clean sweep.

  • @EnemyDestroyerNumber1
    @EnemyDestroyerNumber1 Před 21 dnem

    Anthony Edwards cant hang to Kyrie Irving is what surprises me.

  • @acox3530
    @acox3530 Před 21 dnem +1

    jason kidd is a legit coach

  • @erix1971
    @erix1971 Před 22 dny

    I always thought of Dallas as a“dark horse“ in the race to the championship… especially after the trades and looking at the last quarter of the season…so if Boston has to play without Kristaps in the finals - I think it could be title number two for the Mavs.

  • @Trizzer89
    @Trizzer89 Před 12 dny

    Whats insane about that clip? When he carries and changes the direction of the ball 3 times before dribbling again

  • @Ornitorrincopozolero
    @Ornitorrincopozolero Před 21 dnem

    Lika gonna get his big men PAID

  • @Theak47forall
    @Theak47forall Před 21 dnem

    Lob City Mavs fueled by the almighty Lukai saiyan fuse !!!!

  • @cryptopep1498
    @cryptopep1498 Před 22 dny +3

    I would assume mavs would’ve had trouble with gobert + Towns with lob dunks .. that being said if mavs play Celtics who does Celtics have that is going to disrupt the lob/dunks ?? Gafford + Lively take turns and always have a lot of energy 20+ points is crucial . Al horford ?? KP has to come back but it’s going to be bbq chicken holiday will try his best on Luka but Luka always does really good against the best defenders regardless big or small ?? Celtics fans please give me some of your feedback down low ?? Thank you no hate plz my perspective

    • @OwskiiiGaming
      @OwskiiiGaming Před 22 dny +8

      Holiday and white are to small for Luka they’d just be in the post, Jaylen brown nor Tatum are better defenders than mcdaniels and even he can’t do nothing with Luka in the p&r. Bro is just a wizard and best playmaker in the league.

    • @stuntmandaniels3323
      @stuntmandaniels3323 Před 22 dny +5

      Luka is doing what he supposed to do.. the lob stuff etc this was what made harden scary.. Luka is doing the same but upping production in playoffs.. lobs passing.. shit over now… ppl hitting shots roll man dives .. aslong as ppl hitting shots they not gonna lose… I mean it took Houston to miss 27 str8 3s too take an L lol imagine if they hit 2 they win..

    • @robbynkurnia5131
      @robbynkurnia5131 Před 22 dny +1

      @@stuntmandaniels3323 agree man, harden houston just have 1 legit center in capella and their wings just competent in shoot 3s. mavs make a different play with their wings with all can shoot 3s and play in the paint, with 2 solid center and 2 solid PG mavs gonna be better than harden houston era.

  • @msx701
    @msx701 Před 21 dnem

    Mav vs Nugget series would of been great. Obviously Nuggets chocked and can watch at home.

  • @zigstra
    @zigstra Před 21 dnem

    I thought DOPY means: dancing player of the year 😂

  • @lightbeforethetunnel
    @lightbeforethetunnel Před 16 dny +1

    Ah, i thought this would be a video covering the illegal screens they set for Luka... similar to GSW and their illegal screens. The NBA allows stuff like this for certain teams because it's sports entertainment and they have financial interests. They'd lose millions if MN made the finals instead of Dallas.

    • @FtwSportsHovel
      @FtwSportsHovel Před 14 dny

      1. Gobert sets the same moving screen
      2. Have had to hear every talking head annoint ANT as next Jordan
      3. No call. No foul.

  • @daroniousmaximus
    @daroniousmaximus Před 21 dnem

    First half was alost all because of unforced errors. PJ was horrendous on both ends first half (others too, but he stood out the most).

  • @Laceta2
    @Laceta2 Před 21 dnem

    Luka and Kyrie just showed that they're better closers compared to ANT and KAT

  • @theo6348
    @theo6348 Před 22 dny +2

    Luka & Kyrie boy

  • @TrevjuHurd
    @TrevjuHurd Před 21 dnem

    that is OKC play they run it all the time with chet and jay will or chet and shai its crazyyy

  • @dolbz
    @dolbz Před 22 dny

    the only reason it was even close is cos of the 3 point shooting of wolfs...

  • @mannyminds5262
    @mannyminds5262 Před 21 dnem

    Biggest surprise is nobody talking anymore about firing Jason Kid. Only when they dont win is when people talk.

  • @AntonioSandoval-ql7ge
    @AntonioSandoval-ql7ge Před 20 dny +1

    Next game it's over Dallas 108 Minnesota 96 that's my prediction forgive me if I'm wrong ty