@@mirkecWii An angle I hadn't considered, but for sure. I was thinking it was because it was against The Big Insecurity's MVP pick, SGA, but both are likely true.
He’s hurt but he’s good enough to play clearly, he gets a lil more hobbly by the second half usually. His injury can’t explain all his horrid shooting, some of it’s just him not playing at his normal level. It happens.
Luka’s ability to maximize athletic players might be unparalleled. He senses the opportunities far in advance, even ones that don’t appear to be available at the time. And the passes are accurate and timed correctly no matter where he passes from.
@@thebekgo1624 I don’t think the argument was that he shouldn’t bitch and whine every once in a while. More like he should not make it part of his personality. And look, he did well. So the point’s not moot, it’s validated a little. FWIW, I like the guy. But there are things about him that make it difficult to want to see him succeed. I also think people who use “cup” treatments are silly and there are a few such anti science Mavs. That’s more of a personal peeve, though.
@@richrodgers9961 I have been a mavs fan my entire life. Love Luka.. Love kryie more. But damn luka always always looking like lebron bitching after after every slightly contested shot. Shit is embarrassing. I sincerely hope he grows out of that shit. Just play the game and don't worry about the officiating. And quit pump faking into people! That shit is ruining basketball imho.
What a next-level play by Luka here 1:46 Uses his jumpshot to split a double team players won’t expect, then turn it into a cut, force help easy lob. Im not sure how many improvised plays I’ve seen pull something like that off.
@@Jerrdenour closeouts, lively is playing like a damn veteran with the closeouts and keepin his hands up, jones jr has been phenomonal all series on defense, keeping okc to 0-8 when being guarded by him. not to mention luka improved on defense today, and gafford and lively stay in the paint, they are too small and dont want to get swatted in the paint like last game where we had 12+ blocks I think.
Yes, Luka dropped 31 tonight, but what really matters is the team effort. DJJ, Lively, Gafford, all 3 with HUGE contributions! Meanwhile, OKC’s only threat is Shia’s mid range shooting. Dallas just wants more, and deservingly so will win the series 🔥
Special credit to ownership and management understanding you surround Luka with shooters, bigs who can defend, dunk and run. I better see the Mavs on tv 20 times nxt season
I'm a Heat fan but I'm hoping Dallas and Denver is the WCF. Both teams have been counted out and left for ded this year, at times, and I like their gumption and how they respond to it. No bandwagon...just real respect. Looking forward to seeing both teams next year though.
The Mavs seem to have mastered the alley-oop especially when doncic assists. Lively and derick jones jr must have flushed it down ecstatically 6 or 7 times when I watched live. If the Mavs did not slip and botch its advantages in game 4, they would have proceeded to the western conference finals already. We will have the Mavericks-Nuggets clash believe me.
Refs want to make American superstars win but even with that, they keep losing. Maybe it's time to accept they don't have what it takes to be champion and stop calling in their favor. It damages their reputation for nothing.
I can't wait for the Mavs to close out this series next game. So tired of watching Lou Dork's stuntman applicant highlight reel, and SGA going to the line whenever someone breathes on him.
Luka showing who's the real MVP when it really matters - playoff game 5. Btw, he's injured and for the mvp I'm assuming Jokic as an alien so he doesn't count.
okc points is 106.5 that's the smallest i need them to score atleast 99 points only but unfortunately they scored 92 points only they destroyed my bet builder