Luka & The Mavs Are Defying Basketball, And The NBA Hates It | News (Dallas Mavericks, Kyrie Irving)
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24 күн бұрынThe 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 22 күн бұрын
How far will the Dallas Mavs make it? 👇
@marcello1821 22 күн бұрын
Luka n Kyrie takes all👑👑👑
@ChrisosIDK 22 күн бұрын
All the way baby!!!
@stuntmandaniels3323 22 күн бұрын
Unless they start naz Reid an bench Rudy this might be ovdr
@jaysonloggins7686 22 күн бұрын
Champs
@EbizzerHH 22 күн бұрын
All the way baby!
@donnikrasniqi5873 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
Production is always the most important
@orangesilver4568 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
And generally shooting 70%+
@thedtmann 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
@@thedtmannAgreed. Remember PJ and DJJ had their moment in Dallas' previous series? Yea. If they shoot at least decently, they are absurd
@aFrench88channel 22 күн бұрын
biggest surprise is Dereck Lively being so good, so fast.
@jeffreyyoungblood7438 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Tyson Chandler is one of the Mavs coaching staff and he's been training him since the start of the season.
@Benedict_Savage 21 күн бұрын
The effects of a good organization with excellent players development team + Playing alongside Luka
@kevinhowe3280 21 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
Mavs is the new Lob city
@joshb.1118 21 күн бұрын
Lob Country....
@truez815 21 күн бұрын
Lob galaxy
@scottjames7243 21 күн бұрын
Lob Universe!!!
@salmonkill7 22 күн бұрын
Anthony Edwards about to get that "MUCH NEEDED REST!!"!!
@zigalisjak 21 күн бұрын
Yeah, in Cancun 🥥🌴🏖 🌊 💀
@flavioroberto9960 21 күн бұрын
All funny until Antman rests and come back to MJ level potential...
@Acuate18777 21 күн бұрын
@@flavioroberto9960 wolves in 9!
@reality4861 21 күн бұрын
He should not be called antman cause he can't carry his team and ants never tired unless the job is finish
@gainedweight_ 21 күн бұрын
@@Acuate18777😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@kalanhitchens8782 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Washington also. His D and corner 3s are a huge boost.
@asalrxa 21 күн бұрын
I hope they keep him!! After this season along with PJ
@No1Armadillo 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
I’m a bit disappointed that you didn’t say Gifford and Washington.
@sourkrygaming9847 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
Lively D!
@asalrxa 22 күн бұрын
He's honestly the Mavs new Tyson chandler
@riconosberg7241 22 күн бұрын
@@asalrxa Im so happy we missed the playoffs last year. getting lively is so huge for this franchise future
@asalrxa 22 күн бұрын
@riconosberg7241 no doubt, the Mavs have their big man of the future , what a gem 💎
@Eclectic.Nostalgia 22 күн бұрын
I'm glad that Jason Kidd's getting the recognition now.
@oasisoflasvegas7925 21 күн бұрын
He’s always been pretty recognizable so it’s surprising it took so long for that to happen but I’m happy
@mcnally1456 21 күн бұрын
Not a surprise he’s one of the best coaches in the league, he was a savant on the court.
@No1Armadillo 21 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Tom Brady vibes, looking off the safety
@Benedict_Savage 21 күн бұрын
Yeah, he's probably the best ever at faking out defenders with his eyes, he's been doing it since day 1
@TheOrdener 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
.... the entire team reflects the personality of Jason Kidd....
@Dmv1260 21 күн бұрын
Luka had gobert running around like a new born giraffe trying to walk
@erichill4926 21 күн бұрын
Good one
@arielr9773 22 күн бұрын
Even when Dallas was loosing the game they somehow looked like the better team🤔
@No1Armadillo 21 күн бұрын
...... the Mavs exude an intense sense of calm and focus....
@wyeee 21 күн бұрын
Losing*
@erichill4926 21 күн бұрын
Agreed 👍🏽💯
@datukatsura12 21 күн бұрын
Lively Rookie year and becoming one the reason the maverick is now 2-0 in conference final
@billflamank6882 22 күн бұрын
Gobert shouldn't have punched Doncic in the ribs, and got paid back
@dk6173 22 күн бұрын
Luka took it personally.
@carsonkahla9162 21 күн бұрын
I didn’t and still don’t understand that😂🤷♂️
@jctv7428 21 күн бұрын
@@carsonkahla9162 don't poke the bear 😅
@mockingbirdex3450 21 күн бұрын
If Lively plays his whole career with Luka, he too will be a HOFer.
@HWZ_ 21 күн бұрын
💯💯💯
@deltadefconii4459 21 күн бұрын
LUKA LOOKED LIKE “JACK IN THE SHINING” 😂 #LUKADANGA
@gemox3225 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
Mavs “You can’t effin’ guard me” To win it all.
@russellbyrnes7215 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
@@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 21 күн бұрын
@@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 21 күн бұрын
@@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 21 күн бұрын
Dallas big men are the playing BIG in this series! This includes P.J and Jones Jr for the defense they're playing .
@doomnarok 21 күн бұрын
I audibly gasped when Irving took that three from the damn logo.
@draftmagicagain1000 21 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
Lively and Gafford.
@COMMONFOLKMUSIC 22 күн бұрын
Dallas in 4
@JungleFromHempstead-qv7kz 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Can we talk about Gobert's constant moving screens
@elvisp9811 22 күн бұрын
Gobert shouldnt poke the bear lol
@mrgjg 21 күн бұрын
That shot that Gafford made was craaaaazy! In a one point game it became necessary.
@twinzl 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
..... 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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
People underestimating the fact that Alex Jensen, the former Utah Jazz assistant coach that pretty much built Rudy Gobert is on Dallas' bench.
@Red4350 21 күн бұрын
No way lol
@user-xh4le8fe2c 21 күн бұрын
Can't believe thats d defensive player of the year yet that the matchup Luka wants and rather anytime and anyway 😂😂😂😂
@jer-bearzy 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
4x Dpoy - Dancing Player of the year
@Jesus-bs5fl 21 күн бұрын
They really put a target on Gobert's back naming him DPOY
@kokopeds8588 21 күн бұрын
Tyson chandler teaching lively n gaffird. pretty obvious, those are Tyson's bread n butter plays.
@draftmagicagain1000 21 күн бұрын
Teamwork!
@brantleybeast 22 күн бұрын
This is a great video
@TheRealSlobo 21 күн бұрын
My bulls casually let go of DJJ and Gafford
@No1Armadillo 21 күн бұрын
Thank youuuuuu!!!🥰
@kennethdias9988 21 күн бұрын
Rudy hit both Luka and Kyrie in the face in this game no fouls called
@kingshearer2 21 күн бұрын
that would explain why Luka hurled abuse at him after the spectacular 3 pointer
@pb1709 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Kidd is doing an excellent job
@draftmagicagain1000 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Excellent video enjoyed his breakdown
@blytheskrieg 21 күн бұрын
Watched the video, didnt hear which rules the mavs broke and why the nba hates it
@jpvega1 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Very well put
@hairlokk8672 21 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
I saw Edwards try to defend Luka a couple times. No chance.
@jtexman24 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
I'm just gonna leave this here in case you're right lol
@electropyro1899 21 күн бұрын
@@dannykrise9721same…a kyrie game winner in the garden…for the chip…
@saschk9917 21 күн бұрын
Bosten vs Dalles - das wär schon geil...
@noexit7089 22 күн бұрын
Thank you...the best analyst 👍
@cuzmariosaidso 21 күн бұрын
Jamal Crawford called it
@jecapeca 21 күн бұрын
Rudy will never learn. Luka did EXACTLY THE SAME THING to him when they played for national teams.
@daroniousmaximus 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Basketball IQ. Luka and Kyrie are steps ahead of the wolves.
@onlyfacts3178 22 күн бұрын
BARKLEY saying you cant make a jump pass...well unless you are LUKA
@kennethward4985 21 күн бұрын
Barkley never threw any pass, biggest ball hog ever, he cost the Suns a Title.
@TXprimeFishing13 14 күн бұрын
MAVS about to show Boston how we do things in TEXAS 💪🏼💪🏾
@bhawk8791 21 күн бұрын
MffL since 94. Ref gonna try to take from us tonight we ready!
@Nice-sm5hr 21 күн бұрын
It’s gonna be a bloodbath with the officiating from here on out 😬
@bhawk8791 21 күн бұрын
@@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 21 күн бұрын
Best One Two punch in basketball 🏀
@cloudunderweather9554 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Most suprising: 1. Media campaign on Luka. 2. D Live's learning on the go and embracing his role&potential.
@motherlesschild102 21 күн бұрын
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 14 күн бұрын
It amazes me how much a jump shooter can shuffle his feet before he shoots while the refs just signal threeeeeee!
@sylvanscarborough735 21 күн бұрын
Crazy analysis
@matthieusaade3616 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
If Dallas come out how they did in the second half last game. THIS WILL BE A BLOWOUT 😊
@anthonyteichroeb917 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Its crazy dallas has two guys that can just flip a switch and score at will
@douglasburrell9437 21 күн бұрын
If Pj keeps playing the way been playing they are good!
@julietasalomon5015 15 күн бұрын
The best thing that ever happen 😊how Kyrie and Luka
@RobertoHernandez-bz2hh 21 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
let's goooooo Mavs
@VisionsofBall 21 күн бұрын
Celtics vs Mavs finals will literally feed families
@jzam3220 21 күн бұрын
I’ve never been more outraged before in my life
@asafedler1 21 күн бұрын
I'm most surprised from the high percentage Minnesota's three points game
@johnwheeler6839 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
All around team
@4Marktk 21 күн бұрын
Gobert Found out he was "Dancing With The Stars" trying to cover Doncic
@jorgeizamora776 22 күн бұрын
hard to close a game facing those two
@daroniousmaximus 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Anthony Edwards cant hang to Kyrie Irving is what surprises me.
@acox3530 21 күн бұрын
jason kidd is a legit coach
@erix1971 21 күн бұрын
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 12 күн бұрын
Whats insane about that clip? When he carries and changes the direction of the ball 3 times before dribbling again
@Ornitorrincopozolero 21 күн бұрын
Lika gonna get his big men PAID
@Theak47forall 21 күн бұрын
Lob City Mavs fueled by the almighty Lukai saiyan fuse !!!!
@cryptopep1498 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 22 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
@@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 21 күн бұрын
Mav vs Nugget series would of been great. Obviously Nuggets chocked and can watch at home.
@zigstra 21 күн бұрын
I thought DOPY means: dancing player of the year 😂
@lightbeforethetunnel 16 күн бұрын
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 14 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
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 21 күн бұрын
Luka and Kyrie just showed that they're better closers compared to ANT and KAT
@theo6348 22 күн бұрын
Luka & Kyrie boy
@GBKHATEDLOVE 22 күн бұрын
Them boys like that ✋🏾😔
@TrevjuHurd 21 күн бұрын
that is OKC play they run it all the time with chet and jay will or chet and shai its crazyyy
@dolbz 22 күн бұрын
the only reason it was even close is cos of the 3 point shooting of wolfs...
@mannyminds5262 21 күн бұрын
Biggest surprise is nobody talking anymore about firing Jason Kid. Only when they dont win is when people talk.
@AntonioSandoval-ql7ge 20 күн бұрын
Next game it's over Dallas 108 Minnesota 96 that's my prediction forgive me if I'm wrong ty
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