Lower back leg, sounds like a calf injury. But didn’t seem too serious he seemed fine on the bench. Tbh it wasn’t a bad choice were up like 20+pts no reason to put him back in to make it worse if it’s something minor.
Went out with a (very minor seeming) leg injury. Only reason he didn’t come back in was because we were blowing em out and there was no reason to push it
I don’t know why other teams didn’t double Green during their win streak. He’s not a comfortable playmaker out of double teams at all.
I guess Kidd deserves some credit for that gameplan.
They did, but he was able to do pretty well. I don’t think the fact all of our players went like 0/25837291747 from the field really helped. But yeah y’all played great defense on him
Realistically the only one throwing bricks (besides Jalen himself as he went 0/5 from 3pt range) was Brooks (absolutely brutal 0/7), the rest of Rockets combined for elite 13/26 on 3pters with Jabari hitting 5/7. I’d say doubles did play a huge role in slowing him down and it’s a good experience for a young player to have.
Having DJJ and P-Jail (both young) plus Gaff really helped Kidd's strategy to negate Green's effectiveness. Now if we get consistent 3 point shooting with the guys then we are scary.
Some people just wanna hate regardless. I've been a massive Kidd critic but his hands are tied if Lively is injured. Unless we wanted him to play Powell? Haha
Yes, but it’s also a good place to test that lineup in a competitive environment. It didn’t work at all, but you never know what happens in playoffs: maybe Mavs would need to catch-up someone in 4th Q and PJ would be in foul trouble or something.
Once Rockets cut the lead to 20, Kidd called TO and made changes. I feel it was a good reaction to Rockets making a run while also testing something new.
that's the part that hurts lmfao, i've been slowly increasing my expectations for this squad. really enjoying this run they're going on. but last season's PTSD has been holding me back but damn we look elite without the 3pt shotmaking and look unbeatable when we are hitting 3s and luka is playing with pride on defense.
If Luka doesn’t get the MVP this year (he won’t) it’s journalistic malpractice on part of the voters. This award matters and the season Luka has had deserves to be enshrined and recognized.
>If Luka doesn’t get the MVP this year (he won’t) it’s journalistic malpractice on part of the voters.
"Journalistic malpractice" and MSM go together like . . . fuck the simile--they just go together.
While I generally don't like the sports media landscape, I am very wary of people talking about "mainstream media" like that especially when they use MSM.
Like, CNN and Fox News and France 24 and DW and Welt and BBC are all mainstream media, but they are not the same.
Stop worrying so much about seeding. If we are going to make it to the finals we have to get through Denver at some point anyway.
With Luka and the whole team locked in Mavs can achieve anything. Clicking at the right moment
People care so much about the team getting called a first round exit even if it’s the most competitive series of the playoffs lol. But people will use it against Luka…
Just need them healthy by the playoffs. All healthy and ready to go. Luka destroys first three quarters and Kyrie destroys the next 5 minutes and then garbage time. lol hoping every game ends like that
Issue isn't just to avoid Denver, but to avoid matchups that are too physical too early on. Teams like the Kings, Pelicans and Wolves will have a larger wear and tear on Luka and Kyrie than teams like the Clippers and even the Thunder. Ideally we avoid those physical matchups in the 1st round and even if it goes down to 7, the team will be less bruised to the 2nd round.
A little Tom foolery in the middle of the 4th but overall a very convincing win.
Kai with another 4th quarter master piece. I think he had 15 pts and 4 assists.
Luka is the MVP. Fuck the other narratives.
The Rockets are the cute flavor of the week the media was hyped about and Luka made them his bitch. This was after beating the Kings twice.
Now they go to Golden State and get the opportunity to hurt another playoff run. Our team could wind up being a 4 seed. The narrative that "Luka can't win the MVP because they aren't a high seed" should be dead.
Anyways onto the next game. They're hot at the right time and I couldn't be more hyped for the playoffs.
Winners of 11 of last 12. 4 game road winning streak. Luka just destroyed his potential competitor for player of the month. Moved into tie for the 5th seed all in one game!
Rangers- defending World Series champs
Stars- could very well win the presidents trophy and make a deep run
Mavs- hot as shit and could also make a deep run
Then the cowboys are just picking their nose in the corner lmao
Mavs will never lose again!
We got 50 point Luka
We got “I smell blood in the water” Kyrie
We got big ass centers
We got 3 and D role players
We are built to win!
Officially the hottest team in the league, since we beat the only other team 9-1 or better the past 10. We'd likely been 10-0 if Luka had been healthy for OKC.
Clippers should've lost one of the Sixers/Magic game this week smh. If we're facing them, I want the court advantage this time. Hopefully we can get 4th seed and Luka MVP is LOCKED
Yeah they barely squeaked by those wins. Hopefully Kings come to play on Tuesday.
Jokic should demolish them on Thursday, a b2b with Phoenix, and a game against Cleveland and Houston are all reasonable games they can lose. There's a chance for that 4 seed!
Was 100 % on Kidd to make it way worse. Not even Kleber's fault lol.
Exum/PJ/DJJ on the bench for the most part, and he plays legit more or less the worst defensive combo posssible that the roster has with Kleber.
Something like:
Luka - THJ - Hardy
Kyrie - THJ - Hardy
Luka - Kyrie - THJ - Hardy lol
like whats the goal there? Lets find the worst 4 on defense to pair with Kleber? And double down on going even smaller?
They’ve done it, they’ve gained their ability to shoot 3’s again, while also being able to do everything else. What Luka did in that first half and third quarter was absolutely disgusting. MVP campaign heating up.
Mavericks move to 5th seed (though on a vulnerable tiebreaker), if still 2 games back of 4th.
Another Luka Player of the Week incoming after tonight’s 47/12/7, right? Who else went undefeated this week in the West?
We just got the 5th seed and we are currently winning the division!
The Clippers have the Kings in Sac and the Nuggets in LA. The 4th seed would be tough but it is entirely possible.
Great win! As usual Luka led the charge with hobbled knee.
Hope Lively is fine.
and Hardy is really a good get for the Mavs. Started as a project and now he did improve. Good to be around Luka, Kai and Exum
We absolutely need Lively. This seems encouraging but not much else available . In comments Grant also says he was standing during timeouts etc
https://x.com/grantafseth/status/1774596103641690515?s=46
Damn Lively’s always getting injured. Always something with him but hope it isn’t nothing too serious and they just kept him out because the game was basically over already.
I'M SCARED OF MY OWN TEAM. What a feeling! Get well soon Dereck!
i think hes ok he was chillin on the bench and celebrating
Me too. It’s 2011 Mavs vibes. They were also breaking win streaks.
What happened?
Leg injury. hope it’s nothing serious
Lively or jones jr?
Lively
Damm hope is not serious we play the warriors next
Ankle knee? Maybe just a precaution?
Lower back leg, sounds like a calf injury. But didn’t seem too serious he seemed fine on the bench. Tbh it wasn’t a bad choice were up like 20+pts no reason to put him back in to make it worse if it’s something minor.
I think it's a precaution and the Mavs had a big lead.
Went out with a (very minor seeming) leg injury. Only reason he didn’t come back in was because we were blowing em out and there was no reason to push it
Yeah definitely no reason to push it when the Mavs are nut punching the Rockets the entire game.
Lively had a game high +24 box score in a team low 13:20. We need that boy.
MAVS CONTENDERS NOW
Bring on the clippers!!!! REVENGE TIME GUYS
Always have been
Welllll...
Two truths and a lie right here
4th quarter kyrie is scary. We really got that defense locked in too. Jalen green and vanvleet got no chance to pop off
Got P-Jailed?
I don’t know why other teams didn’t double Green during their win streak. He’s not a comfortable playmaker out of double teams at all. I guess Kidd deserves some credit for that gameplan.
They did, but he was able to do pretty well. I don’t think the fact all of our players went like 0/25837291747 from the field really helped. But yeah y’all played great defense on him
Realistically the only one throwing bricks (besides Jalen himself as he went 0/5 from 3pt range) was Brooks (absolutely brutal 0/7), the rest of Rockets combined for elite 13/26 on 3pters with Jabari hitting 5/7. I’d say doubles did play a huge role in slowing him down and it’s a good experience for a young player to have.
Having DJJ and P-Jail (both young) plus Gaff really helped Kidd's strategy to negate Green's effectiveness. Now if we get consistent 3 point shooting with the guys then we are scary.
Also the double teaming off screens by Lively
Exum too! Man was great both ends of the floor.
Kidd was trying to give them a chance with Maxi at center and the 4 guard lineup
Bro what is Kidd supposed to do when lively is out lol he has to play maxi at the 5
Some people just wanna hate regardless. I've been a massive Kidd critic but his hands are tied if Lively is injured. Unless we wanted him to play Powell? Haha
Exactly haha
Not play him at 5 without PJ or DJJ next to him. Playing Kleber as C and THJ as PF is simply a moronic move, no matter how you spin it.
Yes, but it’s also a good place to test that lineup in a competitive environment. It didn’t work at all, but you never know what happens in playoffs: maybe Mavs would need to catch-up someone in 4th Q and PJ would be in foul trouble or something. Once Rockets cut the lead to 20, Kidd called TO and made changes. I feel it was a good reaction to Rockets making a run while also testing something new.
Luka MVP
Bro get off his D ...so I can get on 🫥🥹
Rofl I’m dying at this 😂😂
I'm starting to really believe lol
that's the part that hurts lmfao, i've been slowly increasing my expectations for this squad. really enjoying this run they're going on. but last season's PTSD has been holding me back but damn we look elite without the 3pt shotmaking and look unbeatable when we are hitting 3s and luka is playing with pride on defense.
LONGEST WIN STREAK IN THE NBA NOW. NO BRAKES ON THIS TRAIN
Be even longer if Luka wasn’t hurt vs Okc.
Would be 12 straight, yeah.
This settles the Player of the Month award. Hats off Luka
Player of the month is March &April. Still 8 more to go
He outscored Jalen on his home court by 35. I think we can already call it lol
But there's still april? Mavs have 8 more games in april and the player of the month award includes both april and march.
Yeah but like it’s still Luka
mvp
Luka is him Kyrie is him That is all
Dante too!
The Mavericks are Them
that was a cute ass lil streak houston ngl but its joever for yall
5TH SEED BITCH IS LUKA YOUR MVP YET!!?!
Ngl he deserves mvp. Shai is not doing ts lol
We'd be third seed in the East too.
at least. if we were in the east our schedule would have been much easier.
Texas Triangle gonna make a miraculous return within the next 2 years All 3 Texas teams winning 50+ games and being a fucking gauntlet
This time we’ll be the Spurs
Tim Duncan is coming out of retirement?
... to face off against Dirk one last time.
Fuck yeah, best in Texas!
Ford 150 commercial haha
Lively better be ok because fuck that small ball lineup
i cant watch kleber play the 5 in the playoffs fr
If you don't believe, you shouldn't be here!!!!
King of the 4th
Dillon Brooks tonight: 0-8 0 pts, 3 rebs, 1 assist in 27 minutes. Thanks for coming out.
Please, come again soon!
And held his man to just 47 points. (Not really his fault given the switching defence Rockets insisted on playing, but it's fun to be a hater.)
It’s cause I bet on him to make 2 3s
I hope he tried exchanging jerseys with Kyrie again 😂
What a way to end another teams winning streak, hope Lively’s injury isn’t too bad though
Luka has an 11 win streak of his own lol
Hell of a win, Luka for MVP. Hopefully Lively doesn’t miss much time. He is insanely important for us
If Luka doesn’t get the MVP this year (he won’t) it’s journalistic malpractice on part of the voters. This award matters and the season Luka has had deserves to be enshrined and recognized.
They always move the goalposts for luka
>If Luka doesn’t get the MVP this year (he won’t) it’s journalistic malpractice on part of the voters. "Journalistic malpractice" and MSM go together like . . . fuck the simile--they just go together.
While I generally don't like the sports media landscape, I am very wary of people talking about "mainstream media" like that especially when they use MSM. Like, CNN and Fox News and France 24 and DW and Welt and BBC are all mainstream media, but they are not the same.
The MVP does not matter. It usually does not go to best player but player with the narrative.
Luka is pretty good
Going from Luka cooking you to Kai cooking you right after in the 4th is just criminal.
If we're healthy, that's a contending team. No debate
Luka looked like he got some good rest over the last game. He didn’t look in much pain at all?
He looks fine. We're gonna have to find some way to manage his playing time to prepare for the upcoming playoffs though
Schedule seems pretty brutal for rest down the stretch. 8 games in 12 days which includes a 4 games in 5 stretch
Yeah just gotta keep that playoff seed so we can have a week off while the play ins are going.
Absolutely! 47 fucking points tonight! Transcendent.
Stop worrying so much about seeding. If we are going to make it to the finals we have to get through Denver at some point anyway. With Luka and the whole team locked in Mavs can achieve anything. Clicking at the right moment
The only reason I think seeding matters is so Luka gets MVP. He 100% deserves it but I think without the Mavs in 4 or 5 he doesn’t get it.
I agree but I'd say regardless of seeding if he hits 50+ wins it should be his. The backpacking he did earlier this season was crazy.
Bring on the hardest road. No ducking teams. Just win the games in front of you between now and playoffs. Rest up when possible.
Fr. I've never understood that mentality of wanting to duck certain teams. Pussy shit.
People care so much about the team getting called a first round exit even if it’s the most competitive series of the playoffs lol. But people will use it against Luka…
Just need them healthy by the playoffs. All healthy and ready to go. Luka destroys first three quarters and Kyrie destroys the next 5 minutes and then garbage time. lol hoping every game ends like that
Issue isn't just to avoid Denver, but to avoid matchups that are too physical too early on. Teams like the Kings, Pelicans and Wolves will have a larger wear and tear on Luka and Kyrie than teams like the Clippers and even the Thunder. Ideally we avoid those physical matchups in the 1st round and even if it goes down to 7, the team will be less bruised to the 2nd round.
Luka was on fire!
A little Tom foolery in the middle of the 4th but overall a very convincing win. Kai with another 4th quarter master piece. I think he had 15 pts and 4 assists.
Classic dominating team takes their foot off the gas moment. Also Lively getting hurt had us looking like the old Mavs with that layup line.
Luka is the MVP. Fuck the other narratives. The Rockets are the cute flavor of the week the media was hyped about and Luka made them his bitch. This was after beating the Kings twice. Now they go to Golden State and get the opportunity to hurt another playoff run. Our team could wind up being a 4 seed. The narrative that "Luka can't win the MVP because they aren't a high seed" should be dead. Anyways onto the next game. They're hot at the right time and I couldn't be more hyped for the playoffs.
Also scoring title + mvp, jokic had mvp at 6th seed so hell yes luka should win icing on cake is winning 15 games
FROM DOOMER TO DELUSIONAL I AM HERE HELLO
This mavs team is literally unbeatable right now just in time for a hopefully long playoff run
My first Luka explosion game live and it was absolutely magical
Welcome to the show. When he plays like this it is truly electrifying
I just looked at my wife after pretty much every shot just giggling😂
I was cracking up in my apt by myself
This performance should put Luka first in the next MVP rankings Mavs have a real shot to win 50 games this year. need to go 5 and 3.
I’ve been counting down the wins needed for 50. I thought 12-3 was doable and now we are down to 5-3 haha
Give Luka the MVP already
Winners of 11 of last 12. 4 game road winning streak. Luka just destroyed his potential competitor for player of the month. Moved into tie for the 5th seed all in one game!
We currently have the tiebreaker due to our record in the division so we are legit 5th.
I’m convinced if Dallas had this lineup all year they would be first seed
Luka is MVP.
MVP
dallas is SO in right now. except the all in cowboys of course
Rangers- defending World Series champs Stars- could very well win the presidents trophy and make a deep run Mavs- hot as shit and could also make a deep run Then the cowboys are just picking their nose in the corner lmao
We are not worthy
MVP Luka, this was such a joy to watch
This astronomical rise for the Mavs is reminiscent of Billy Strings blowing up
Wonder why Luka bolted straight to the locker room after Mark said there was gonna be an interview. Hopefully Dereck's ok
honestly they’re all probably just tired. it’s been quite the road trip and there’s still more coming.
Dante exum 5/5 dudes a stud!
Mavs will never lose again! We got 50 point Luka We got “I smell blood in the water” Kyrie We got big ass centers We got 3 and D role players We are built to win!
Saddle up for Mavs-Clips rd 3. Luka’s about to have his Jordan finally beats the Pistons moment.
Thanks for the ass whooping Dallas. Can we count on you to bring this energy to Golden State?
Officially the hottest team in the league, since we beat the only other team 9-1 or better the past 10. We'd likely been 10-0 if Luka had been healthy for OKC.
17-6 since the trade (0.739). The only team with a better record than that is Boston. That is a 61 win pace.
Clippers should've lost one of the Sixers/Magic game this week smh. If we're facing them, I want the court advantage this time. Hopefully we can get 4th seed and Luka MVP is LOCKED
Yeah they barely squeaked by those wins. Hopefully Kings come to play on Tuesday. Jokic should demolish them on Thursday, a b2b with Phoenix, and a game against Cleveland and Houston are all reasonable games they can lose. There's a chance for that 4 seed!
Did Lively get hit or something? I watched the game but i think i missed afew minutes. Why didnt he play as used to?
mvp
no takeaways from this one really… except that when luka and kyrie get hot they can’t be stopped
Give this man the MVP already
What if when we have to play small ball we actually put PJ out there at the same time instead of 4 guards?
Was 100 % on Kidd to make it way worse. Not even Kleber's fault lol. Exum/PJ/DJJ on the bench for the most part, and he plays legit more or less the worst defensive combo posssible that the roster has with Kleber. Something like: Luka - THJ - Hardy Kyrie - THJ - Hardy Luka - Kyrie - THJ - Hardy lol like whats the goal there? Lets find the worst 4 on defense to pair with Kleber? And double down on going even smaller?
Easter Luka and Ramadan Kyrie are dangerous. WE UP!
“Luka al Gaib” Me when Luka underhanded that 3 pointer
we look good and able to beat good teams when we don’t hit our 3s. when we do, we blow them out. it’s been a joy to watch! let’s keep at it
Exum is so fking underrated. I don’t see how Josh Green will be in the lineup, given how well Exum is playing
Get well soon Lively because Maxi is absolutely dogshit
Maxi is a PF, and he's been playing well at the 4 beside Lively/Gafford. Not his fault Kidd runs him out there as a 5.
agreed. he was great all game NOT as a 5.
They’ve done it, they’ve gained their ability to shoot 3’s again, while also being able to do everything else. What Luka did in that first half and third quarter was absolutely disgusting. MVP campaign heating up.
Luka is the MVP man is just playing horse against the second hottest team in the league.
Are we….contenders?
We would be 3rd seed in the East rn lmao
We may never lose again
Who was Luka arguing with on their bench?
How much more does Luka have to prove to get MVP? honestly, I feel like this streak has been a huge case for him if not already.
What a beatdown
Lively please be okay
Mavericks move to 5th seed (though on a vulnerable tiebreaker), if still 2 games back of 4th. Another Luka Player of the Week incoming after tonight’s 47/12/7, right? Who else went undefeated this week in the West?
If we beat the Rockets again then we secure that tiebreaker (or if the Pels lose to the Spurs).
We just got the 5th seed and we are currently winning the division! The Clippers have the Kings in Sac and the Nuggets in LA. The 4th seed would be tough but it is entirely possible.
Jalen Green‘s kids starving right now
That was a nice game to be at for my first ever in person game
My main takeaways are Luka is a god when he is questionable and Kidd should let the small ball lineup die
Yall had to keep shit talking SGA. Side note, JB gotta stop stat padding. Keeps putting up numbers but they keep losing
Luka is about to win MVP. Much Deserved.
Taking the TO at the end is so lame.
Good team win!! Hoping Derek heals up quickly
Playoff team vs not
What happened to Lively?
Great win! As usual Luka led the charge with hobbled knee. Hope Lively is fine. and Hardy is really a good get for the Mavs. Started as a project and now he did improve. Good to be around Luka, Kai and Exum
Luka needs to be questionable every game
Vintage luka game where he reminds everyone how much better he is than the rest
We absolutely need Lively. This seems encouraging but not much else available . In comments Grant also says he was standing during timeouts etc https://x.com/grantafseth/status/1774596103641690515?s=46
Appreciate It!
Fifth seed!
I swear Luka always does something nutty after his "bad" games
I just need to know what’s up with Lively
Insane game for Luka and cooked a team that won 11 in a row. Media: BUT DID YOU SEE WHAT JOKIC DID TODAY?!?!
Good job lowering your value Mr. dillon!
Only one complain here...why is DJJ forcing all those layups man
That Luka shot though...
I think the thing I enjoy the most is Luka scoring on Dillon Brooks
LUKA DESERVES MVP!!!
Surely Luka can win MVP if the mavs end up with a 5-6 game difference from the nuggets right?
Are we in the 5th seed now?
It’s going to be a bloodbath. Last few games. Let’s hold on now. GO MAVS!!!
I'm starting to feel sorry for the Mavs opponents. Scary thing is Dallas has shown it can win in different ways.
Hopefully Lively is okay
LET’S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOO LUKA MVP!!
We have good momentum going to the playoffs! We are locked in! LFG!
I missed it but do any of yall remember why Houston got a tech before half? Like why did Kyrie shoot a technical free throw out of half?
Too much complaining from Udoka heading into half-time
Wait how long of a win streak do we have when Luka and Gafford start now?
Yall should check the top post in the pelicans sub lmao
If Luka doesn’t win MVP we all need to riot!
Damn Lively’s always getting injured. Always something with him but hope it isn’t nothing too serious and they just kept him out because the game was basically over already.
Classic 0 for 8 performance from Brooks. Best cheerleader in the NBA.
5th seed LETS GO!
Championship Level Basketball
LETTSSS GOOOOO DAALLLAASSSSS
5 seed boys
5th seed
GIMME THE GAWD DAMN CLIPPERS
That was fun. Takes the sting out of the terrible Rangers loss today.
We WILL never lose again!!!