It would be an incredibly difficult run to the Finals, a Clippers team they always lose to, followed by the #1 seed Thunder, followed by the defending Champion Nuggets, and finally a 64 win Celtics team. Not sure how far they can go but if they won it all it has to be one of the hardest runs in history.
I believe the Mavs will close out at home and get ready for okc the next round. That next round I see going 5 or 6 six games with Dallas going to the WCF.
If we can get through in the first round playoffs.. Dallas will be able to handle the OKC because Clippers are the tougher opponent compared to OKC. Because of their players who have experience in the playoffs.
@@DevicCypheras a Mavs fan I was rooting for the Lakers to take down the Nuggets. Too bad they couldn’t do it, I feel like Denver got very lucky with those 2 Murray game winners
I've said this thousands of times, but the Mavs looks like a real team when they play well, and it infects all the players so that they individually perform at a high level, DJJ being one of these players that has impressed me the most with his defense and offense.
I’m gonna go further than you went a few months ago when u said the Mavs can win a round or 2 if they keep playing this level of defense the Mavs can win it all I didn’t think they could get to this level on the defensive end I’ve watched them all season as Kyrie is my favorite player and even after the trades when they got better defensively I still didn’t expect to see this level of defense now they’ve had their lapses but the level they can go to defensively is championship level defense I’m still in shock by it I’m so proud of Kyrie this is the best defense I’ve seen him play in his career and I’ve seen him play good defense but damn man thats all he was doing last game just let Luka control the scoring and setting his teammates up for dunks layups and open 3s yeah they can win it all if they keep this up
Their offensive star firepower from Luka and Kyrie, and complementary role players is enough for the first two rounds against the Clips and Thunder. However, both the Nuggets and TWolves are no joke all-around. I don't believe the Mavs are gonna hold them on defense, especially with both their centers having just their first taste of playoffs and not being versatile on the D, which is not a recipe of success against ANT and the TWolves' twin towers, or the Nuggets duo of Murray and Jokic.
They don't need versatile bigs with players like Pj, DJJ and to an extent Maxi, Exum and Green on defense. If whole team is locked in on defense like they were for 12/16 quaters agains clippers they can stop any team.
Mavs close out tomorrow. And it wouldn’t surprise me if they sweep okc. However I can also see them playing inconsistently and dropping a few games. Still think the Mavs make it to the WCF. Can they beat Denver? Idk. But I do think they can beat Boston if they make it there.
They are in the same West bracket as OKC, and a potential DEN matchup would be in the conference finals. They did beat denver at the buzzer recently with that kyrie left hander, but we know the nuggets are tough man...
I like the mavericks I really do. They are incredibly fun to watch have the best player in almost any series and the best duo in any series besides the nuggets. With that being said I have the thunder in 6 next round as I believe the mavs will close it out next game. The mavs are unbelievably fun to watch but the thunder showed me something last series that they were just completely dominant and just did everything they needed to do. And they looked like a team that could reach the NBA finals. I just think the mavs are too inconsistent defensively and I think Luka and kyrie as a whole have just been a little too inconsistent during this series. It’s gonna be a much tougher time vs okc. They will absolutely put up a fight but I just think the thunder have too much and they just look really really good like they should.
Dallas was 6th in Defense since the Deadline... I think thats consistent. You should rewatch the 4th game and look at all the highly contested 3's the Clippers made in the 1st half. Perfectly defended, but it was just such a night. If anything, the offense is inconsistent this PO, cause Luka as the primary offensive engine isnt at 100% right now.
@@Smido83 ur right man I did watch the game again. And yes they closed out and defended extremely well from the three point line. The thing is the over defended a lot of times from three and over closed out. This led to a lot of straight line drives. The mavs also struggled a lot in this series with help defense which may hurt them against a team like okc who have a ton of slashers like Jalen Williams and SGA. The pelicans were the exact opposite which is why okc rained down threes. But the clips and mavs are much difference expect it to hurt the mavs despite that number 6 defensive ranking after the break. Kyrie and Luka struggled at times with this problem during the series kyrie in particular so I definitely get you point it’s just gonna hurt them more against okc I believe.
@@jjd6477 Nah, Kidd himself said it is their gameplan to not allow the Clippers shooters to get hot from 3 and to run them off the 3P line. They wanted them to get into the lane and to guide them into our bigs around the rim. Kidd allways prefers to let one guy (Westbrook in this matchup, most likely Giddey against OKC) be completely open to force the rest into midrange jumpers. Harden was just 5 of 5 on 10ft floaters in game 4, 1 of 4 in game 5. Around 55% on floaters is extrely good btw. They obviously wont allow SGA to do that. They will most likely play less agressive to force him to shoot more 3's. And like I said, crowd the lane with help defense off of Giddey. If Giddey shoots 4/6 from 3 every game and beats Dallas, thats ok. But is that realistic? Not to mention that OKC will have problems with our size on the other end as well. OKC has one legit Big, and I think we can agree, that Chet isnt the strongest guy who is great at battling down low. This Dallas team is way more athletic then... well ever? DJJ/Washington/Gafford/Lively/Green are all top athletes who can cut, slash, attack closeouts... So I do not expect a true defensive battle, more of an offensive minded matchup where some timely stops will make a difference. And if I have to bet, I will allways bet on Luka/Kyrie in crunch time situations. Dallas was the best clutch team this season with the best ORtg and 2nd best NetRtg in clutch games... experience just helps. And Dallas has the edge on that. It will be a close series, but I think Dallas will win in 6.
I thinks MAVS will lose Game 6 tonight and set up an epic Game 7 on the clips homes court and the clips will blow it and lose the series. I think EJJ and MAXI, Lively and gaford can't duplicate game 5 back to back.,.,.,I hope I'm wrong and the mavs close it out..
Let`s get down to earth. Clippers are not that good and with an injured Kawhi this should have been a sweep. But they still won 2 and probably would have won a 3rd one if Kawhi wasnt out there limping over 2 games. Mavs are decent, but they not winning more than 1 game vs OKC.
What are your predictions for the rest of the Mavericks post-season?
Only one thing left to do. Win the whole f'n thing.
Minimum conference finals, but I expect an NBA Finals appearance and hopefully a championship
@@dphilosopher06 I like they’re are underdog so there is no stress. That’s why and because they’re playing great everything is possible.
It would be an incredibly difficult run to the Finals, a Clippers team they always lose to, followed by the #1 seed Thunder, followed by the defending Champion Nuggets, and finally a 64 win Celtics team. Not sure how far they can go but if they won it all it has to be one of the hardest runs in history.
we can beat the thunder with little to no problem
I believe the Mavs will close out at home and get ready for okc the next round. That next round I see going 5 or 6 six games with Dallas going to the WCF.
Appreciate your prediction
If we can get through in the first round playoffs.. Dallas will be able to handle the OKC because Clippers are the tougher opponent compared to OKC. Because of their players who have experience in the playoffs.
if mavs win this series. they will beat okc 4-1
I hope the mavs make it out of the west. I’m rooting for the mavs since my lakers got bounced by the refs again.
@@DevicCypheras a Mavs fan I was rooting for the Lakers to take down the Nuggets. Too bad they couldn’t do it, I feel like Denver got very lucky with those 2 Murray game winners
the background music is just perfect hahah so calming and to see the video in slo mo just perfect
I've said this thousands of times, but the Mavs looks like a real team when they play well, and it infects all the players so that they individually perform at a high level, DJJ being one of these players that has impressed me the most with his defense and offense.
I really like DJJ
I’m gonna go further than you went a few months ago when u said the Mavs can win a round or 2 if they keep playing this level of defense the Mavs can win it all I didn’t think they could get to this level on the defensive end I’ve watched them all season as Kyrie is my favorite player and even after the trades when they got better defensively I still didn’t expect to see this level of defense now they’ve had their lapses but the level they can go to defensively is championship level defense I’m still in shock by it I’m so proud of Kyrie this is the best defense I’ve seen him play in his career and I’ve seen him play good defense but damn man thats all he was doing last game just let Luka control the scoring and setting his teammates up for dunks layups and open 3s yeah they can win it all if they keep this up
Their shot creation, versatile lineups, speed and spacing is dangerous man. Defense keeping up is big though. Good takes man 🫡
Had Mavs in 6 going in, hope it holds
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Their offensive star firepower from Luka and Kyrie, and complementary role players is enough for the first two rounds against the Clips and Thunder. However, both the Nuggets and TWolves are no joke all-around. I don't believe the Mavs are gonna hold them on defense, especially with both their centers having just their first taste of playoffs and not being versatile on the D, which is not a recipe of success against ANT and the TWolves' twin towers, or the Nuggets duo of Murray and Jokic.
They don't need versatile bigs with players like Pj, DJJ and to an extent Maxi, Exum and Green on defense. If whole team is locked in on defense like they were for 12/16 quaters agains clippers they can stop any team.
Mavs close out tomorrow. And it wouldn’t surprise me if they sweep okc. However I can also see them playing inconsistently and dropping a few games. Still think the Mavs make it to the WCF. Can they beat Denver? Idk. But I do think they can beat Boston if they make it there.
They are in the same West bracket as OKC, and a potential DEN matchup would be in the conference finals. They did beat denver at the buzzer recently with that kyrie left hander, but we know the nuggets are tough man...
@@dflowhoops Yeah that’s what I meant. Mavs Vs Denver in the conference finals cause I think both advance there.
Oh you did say that, I cannot read. Would be fun. Luka VS Nikola? I'm in. You?
@@dflowhoops Luka is mvp to me. But it’s no shame to lose it to Jokic. I’m not so confident the Mavs can beat them in 7. But I hope we find out.
@@mycabbages3538 Dallas matches up well with Denver
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I like the mavericks I really do. They are incredibly fun to watch have the best player in almost any series and the best duo in any series besides the nuggets. With that being said I have the thunder in 6 next round as I believe the mavs will close it out next game. The mavs are unbelievably fun to watch but the thunder showed me something last series that they were just completely dominant and just did everything they needed to do. And they looked like a team that could reach the NBA finals. I just think the mavs are too inconsistent defensively and I think Luka and kyrie as a whole have just been a little too inconsistent during this series. It’s gonna be a much tougher time vs okc. They will absolutely put up a fight but I just think the thunder have too much and they just look really really good like they should.
Thank you for the take as always 🙏🙏
Dallas was 6th in Defense since the Deadline... I think thats consistent. You should rewatch the 4th game and look at all the highly contested 3's the Clippers made in the 1st half. Perfectly defended, but it was just such a night. If anything, the offense is inconsistent this PO, cause Luka as the primary offensive engine isnt at 100% right now.
@@dflowhoops preciate it man 🙏
@@Smido83 ur right man I did watch the game again. And yes they closed out and defended extremely well from the three point line. The thing is the over defended a lot of times from three and over closed out. This led to a lot of straight line drives. The mavs also struggled a lot in this series with help defense which may hurt them against a team like okc who have a ton of slashers like Jalen Williams and SGA. The pelicans were the exact opposite which is why okc rained down threes. But the clips and mavs are much difference expect it to hurt the mavs despite that number 6 defensive ranking after the break. Kyrie and Luka struggled at times with this problem during the series kyrie in particular so I definitely get you point it’s just gonna hurt them more against okc I believe.
@@jjd6477 Nah, Kidd himself said it is their gameplan to not allow the Clippers shooters to get hot from 3 and to run them off the 3P line. They wanted them to get into the lane and to guide them into our bigs around the rim. Kidd allways prefers to let one guy (Westbrook in this matchup, most likely Giddey against OKC) be completely open to force the rest into midrange jumpers. Harden was just 5 of 5 on 10ft floaters in game 4, 1 of 4 in game 5. Around 55% on floaters is extrely good btw.
They obviously wont allow SGA to do that. They will most likely play less agressive to force him to shoot more 3's. And like I said, crowd the lane with help defense off of Giddey. If Giddey shoots 4/6 from 3 every game and beats Dallas, thats ok. But is that realistic? Not to mention that OKC will have problems with our size on the other end as well. OKC has one legit Big, and I think we can agree, that Chet isnt the strongest guy who is great at battling down low. This Dallas team is way more athletic then... well ever? DJJ/Washington/Gafford/Lively/Green are all top athletes who can cut, slash, attack closeouts...
So I do not expect a true defensive battle, more of an offensive minded matchup where some timely stops will make a difference. And if I have to bet, I will allways bet on Luka/Kyrie in crunch time situations. Dallas was the best clutch team this season with the best ORtg and 2nd best NetRtg in clutch games... experience just helps. And Dallas has the edge on that. It will be a close series, but I think Dallas will win in 6.
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Ngl i got mavs making finals
I thinks MAVS will lose Game 6 tonight and set up an epic Game 7 on the clips homes court and the clips will blow it and lose the series. I think EJJ and MAXI, Lively and gaford can't duplicate game 5 back to back.,.,.,I hope I'm wrong and the mavs close it out..
If Dallas is smart, they will play game 6 like it's game 7. I know LA will.
Nope
Let`s get down to earth.
Clippers are not that good and with an injured Kawhi this should have been a sweep. But they still won 2 and probably would have won a 3rd one if Kawhi wasnt out there limping over 2 games. Mavs are decent, but they not winning more than 1 game vs OKC.
Coming back to this comment in a couple weeks
@@michaelmo1977 We are far from the ”told you so” bit, but would you like to update your stance? Cause Im doubling down on mine.
@@arguseyed9982it's been 1 game.
"Mavs aren't winning more than 1 game"......
Hey, look at that. The Mavs have won 3 games against OKC.
Who the fuck knows … Leonard fucked them coming back anyhow the clippers have to start Westbrook or else it’s over tonight
25% clog the lane Westbrook?
They stun casuals,it was obvious Dallas would win,with Kahwii even.