Mavs are playing with an average defense rating. That's good enough when you're playing at record offensive ratings. Their defensive rating would probably be better if they didn't finish so many fourth quarters as garbage time minutes and resting their starters so much.
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2014 NBA |OT| Let's just wait it out. Be NKY/LAL fans and lose our games together.
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Xplatformer
Member
Hmmm...Max from Max and Marcellus thought the Cavs were unbeatable.
Not even.
Go Warriors. This Jazz team will be tough.
Not even.
Go Warriors. This Jazz team will be tough.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Cavs need size. Maybe they should make a panic trade and try sending Waiters and filler to the Pacers for Hibbert.
Banana Aeon
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They probably should have never traded for a big man that won't play defense.
Ninja Scooter
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Love is a great player but you need to pair him with a defensive minded center. Varajao is not that.
We suck, but we're still better than those bitchass Cavs. LOL.
Kyrie dribbles too much and forces way too many shots for someone with Bron and Love out there. Love is finding out Bosh didn't have it so easy the last 4 years. Love doesn't do the defensive things Bosh does. The team as a whole is just garbage on the defensive end. Oh well. Hopefully we can get our shit back in order before they do. I'm tired of taking glee in another team's losses. It's lame. PEACE.
Kyrie dribbles too much and forces way too many shots for someone with Bron and Love out there. Love is finding out Bosh didn't have it so easy the last 4 years. Love doesn't do the defensive things Bosh does. The team as a whole is just garbage on the defensive end. Oh well. Hopefully we can get our shit back in order before they do. I'm tired of taking glee in another team's losses. It's lame. PEACE.
Future PhaZe
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Why would the Pacers accept that trade
Hibbert is still an elite defensive player and they are going to add Paul George and a high pick to the team
Waiters has no value
Mavs definitely need to improve on defense to be a contender, but good team defense takes a while to build. Half of Dallas' rotation wasn't here last year, and even though some players like Tyson and Barea have been Mavs before, it's still going to take time to create that defensive chemistry.
It sure would help to get a better starting PG than Jameer Nelson though, especially on defense. If only Jason Kidd was a few years younger and still in the league he'd be the perfect point guard for this team.
It sure would help to get a better starting PG than Jameer Nelson though, especially on defense. If only Jason Kidd was a few years younger and still in the league he'd be the perfect point guard for this team.
Xplatformer
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people wanted to stick him on the Warriors. And I was the crazy one that didnt trust his defense or his health.
Ninja Scooter
Member
I guess they would have had to have done it preseason, when Hibbert's value was low coming off last season. I guess there is always the change he goes back to that and tanks his value.
SyenceLabb
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I'm surprised LeBron keeps getting a pass for that sorry ass transition defense. Whenever he feels like he was wronged on the offensive end of the court, he basically Granny walks his way back on defense EVERY time.. And I never see the coaching staff or his team mates call him out for that. If Joe Harris did that he would get an ear full.
Xplatformer
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Dubs starting strong....get em.
Lol the second half exploded. Freaking hilarious. Team is so fun to watch.
Xplatformer
Member
guess the Dubs are still flying under everyone's radar.
Good.
Good.
Xplatformer
Member
Ha ha....the two raptor fans in the front row facing away from the camera...they were so happy at that dunk.
Love Raptor fans.
Uh no
Anyone who's watched this season at all thinks the Dubs will be really really good
sir_kevith
Member
I like the boos whenever he gets the ball. I don't remember why we fired his dad very clearly
As a big kobe fan the field goal % this season makes me sad :'(
I didnt know JJ could run an offense. All I saw from him last year was him driving to the basket, throwing up a contested layup and then falling to the ground, which usually resulted in a fast break opportunity for the other team.
He's really good in Carlisle's pick and roll offense - running with anyone of the Mavs' bigs gets him into good situations. Granted Lakers' D is horrendous but he's played amazingly well since his return.
I really think Kyrie's a large part of the problem. I don't see how him and Lebron will mesh. A pass first PG that plays good D would be so much better here. Also being the youth, such a weird thing to see Lebron as the veteran. He doesn't seem self motivated a lot of times. Just don't know how they'll fix this.
Really shines through the job Spoestra did in Miami assigning team roles and getting them in sync as a unit. Just dont have faith the pieces will come together to fit as well here.
Really shines through the job Spoestra did in Miami assigning team roles and getting them in sync as a unit. Just dont have faith the pieces will come together to fit as well here.
Locke Lamora
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What a wooooonderful day. Reading some comments on lakersground before the game and having a good laugh.
Holy sweet Jesus.
No Howard or Jones again tomorrow night against the Mavs. Go easy pls.
Lakers were shooting 60% when you don't count Kibe's shots
I wish the ref would have put up his other hand as well as if to say "Why".
friskykillface
Banned
Cavs are lucky they aren't 3-8 tbh , it's been a struggle but I can see LeBron go back into ISO bron and try to do everything himself soon
Lol if Ray signs that's not gonna do shit .
Lol if Ray signs that's not gonna do shit .
Lakers were shooting 60% when you don't count Kibe's shots
Why the fuck he think that a good idea with that many of shot clock.
Liquidsnake
Banned
So now you realize Wade gifted Lebron 2 rings. He would never have got those without Wade.
Pretty much... Now I think people are slowly realizing that when LeBron has 100% control of a team it brings more bad, than good.
jordan0386
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Cavs offense should be a PnR festifus. But nope, lol. "Ball movement"
This is why Dion comes in the game, and chucks away. The gameplan is ridiculous.
Why is LeBron ignoring KL except when he is open in the corner for a 3?
Why is Irving doing ball handling drills, instead of running an offense?
But these bastards will still end up 55-27, wont they?
This is why Dion comes in the game, and chucks away. The gameplan is ridiculous.
Why is LeBron ignoring KL except when he is open in the corner for a 3?
Why is Irving doing ball handling drills, instead of running an offense?
But these bastards will still end up 55-27, wont they?
Because that's what he did with Bosh.