I was expecting some more fight from Miami Heat side against Boston Celtics, this alst game was more like a walkover than a post season game.
Very strange how equal are the games on the east side for this first round of games, a lot of keys in a 3-2 result already and with a ton of chance of reaching the seven game in a few of them.
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It's possible that Giannis and Dame are available for game 6 of this series. If not, I think the Pacers close the series out. If so, I think we see a game 7 and a nailbiter. I hope the Pacers pull it off.
Yep, there have indeed been rumors that Dame and Giannis are very close to coming back, and it's worth noting that the Bucks have listed those two as doubtful for Game 6. On one hand, it will be an important game for the Bucks, and they should do their best to win. On the other hand, if Dame and Giannis aren't fully recovered yet, they may only aggravate their injuries.
I read the report and both are listed doubtful , so let's see if they'll play.
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The Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as doubtful due to his left calf strain once again. Damian Lillard (right achilles tendinitis) is also listed as doubtful, he hasn't played since Game 3. Khris Middleton (right ankle sprain) is probable, as is Patrick Beverley (right oblique strain).
However, there's still a big question if that would help them, because they have been absent for a while especially Giannis, if he comes back, that might ruined the chemistry as they'll have to make an adjustment. Well, they have to be careful with this as it's a do or die game for them once again.
It's possible that Giannis and Dame are available for game 6 of this series. If not, I think the Pacers close the series out. If so, I think we see a game 7 and a nailbiter. I hope the Pacers pull it off.
Yep, there have indeed been rumors that Dame and Giannis are very close to coming back, and it's worth noting that the Bucks have listed those two as doubtful for Game 6. On one hand, it will be an important game for the Bucks, and they should do their best to win. On the other hand, if Dame and Giannis aren't fully recovered yet, they may only aggravate their injuries.
If you look at the Clippers, it was only Zubac against the bigs of the Mavericks, that will not work all the time as Zubac will eventually get tired and that's what happen in game 5.
Yeah, he had a great game but was only limited with 15 points. 7-8 shooting, that's impressive, but he could have shoot more with that percentage of shooting. I should be Harden and PG that should be leading the team, either one of them will play bad, things aren't going to be better for the team and in game 6, it's a do or die game for them, so they can't afford to loss. I don't know if they can but I believe Dallas will not allow this series to go back to LA and they'll be in disadvantage.
Clippers lacks defense without Kawhi. Both Harden and PG are useless on defense and just relying with their offense capabilities. Clippers is a glass cannon which can dominate enemy when they are on high accuracy shooting game while so weak at the same time when their accuracy is low since they don’t have defense.
This is same with Mavs but the only difference is Luka is very consistent with his offensive capability that’s why Mavs is so strong despite their defense is not that superb. I believe this match will be more entertaining to watch if Kawhi is playing because the match is just between Luka and 2 old star player that already near ending their prime.
The series could have been over if the Mavericks didn't allow the Clippers to outscored them early in game 4. If we still remember, Clippers were up as high as 31 points in that game and yet Mavericks was able to come back, just unfotunate they were not able to complete a comeback win. However, they made sure that in game 5 they will be the one who will start strong and as what we have seen, they are the one who have dictated the game especially in the 3rd quarter and the last.
If you look at the Clippers, it was only Zubac against the bigs of the Mavericks, that will not work all the time as Zubac will eventually get tired and that's what happen in game 5.
Yeah, he had a great game but was only limited with 15 points. 7-8 shooting, that's impressive, but he could have shoot more with that percentage of shooting. I should be Harden and PG that should be leading the team, either one of them will play bad, things aren't going to be better for the team and in game 6, it's a do or die game for them, so they can't afford to loss. I don't know if they can but I believe Dallas will not allow this series to go back to LA and they'll be in disadvantage.
Clippers lacks defense without Kawhi. Both Harden and PG are useless on defense and just relying with their offense capabilities. Clippers is a glass cannon which can dominate enemy when they are on high accuracy shooting game while so weak at the same time when their accuracy is low since they don’t have defense.
This is same with Mavs but the only difference is Luka is very consistent with his offensive capability that’s why Mavs is so strong despite their defense is not that superb. I believe this match will be more entertaining to watch if Kawhi is playing because the match is just between Luka and 2 old star player that already near ending their prime.
If you look at the Clippers, it was only Zubac against the bigs of the Mavericks, that will not work all the time as Zubac will eventually get tired and that's what happen in game 5.
Yeah, he had a great game but was only limited with 15 points. 7-8 shooting, that's impressive, but he could have shoot more with that percentage of shooting. I should be Harden and PG that should be leading the team, either one of them will play bad, things aren't going to be better for the team and in game 6, it's a do or die game for them, so they can't afford to loss. I don't know if they can but I believe Dallas will not allow this series to go back to LA and they'll be in disadvantage.
Yes, Zubac is just one part of the equation, and he is doing good in this series if I'm not mistaken. And it should be PG and James Harden to carry the team, just like what they did in their last game where they won.
And so the Dallas made the adjustment in this game, and so it's a do or die game for the Clippers so they need to come up with another performance from PG and Harden to keep the series alive. Take out WB from the equation here, he is no longer the alpha here, Kawhi is down, so everything rest of the should of PG and Harden to score at least 30+ in the next game and then let their bench contribute.
If you look at the Clippers, it was only Zubac against the bigs of the Mavericks, that will not work all the time as Zubac will eventually get tired and that's what happen in game 5.
Yeah, he had a great game but was only limited with 15 points. 7-8 shooting, that's impressive, but he could have shoot more with that percentage of shooting. I should be Harden and PG that should be leading the team, either one of them will play bad, things aren't going to be better for the team and in game 6, it's a do or die game for them, so they can't afford to loss. I don't know if they can but I believe Dallas will not allow this series to go back to LA and they'll be in disadvantage.
Clippers should be investigated them getting blown by 30 points is a crime. 
The Clippers are just struggling to get back on track. No need to get investigated. lol They've been inconsistent. But still it's surprising to see Dallas leading by 30 points specially since the Clippers are usually strong at home during the regular season. For sure, game 6 will be the end of this series. It's sad to say Harden, Westbrook and PG will still be ringless.Who do you think will win the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Mavericks and Thunder? I'll pick Thunder this time.
Many are rooting for this guy to win a ring but I guess the faith would not let them get that since maybe they are really destined to be great but didn't get a ring just like what other great players experience from the past. But I think its fine since fans still could able remember that they are really a lethal player which can dominate on the floor. Also I guess its to early to tell about this since maybe there's miracle to happen and they need to adjust according to how Mavs set their plays. They just need to work well together and maybe they should eliminate their ego that they are the star and they should put more numbers in the game since this will really be the reason on their defeats sharing the ball is really important since Mavs is not really easy team to defeat this season.
Luka made his promise to contribute for the game and they won. he isn't even 100%, we can see that he is still struggling from injury but he is playing like an MVP. Kyrie and Luka combo is present, and everyone played well with their great defense. When Harden and PG are struggling, this is what happen and look at Westbrook, 2-11 shooting, really the big 3 are struggling.
PG 4-13
Harden 2-12
Yeah, he said that he felt that he let Kyrie down in their last game. And so he comes back with a double double performance, although triple with 7 rebounds. And as we have seen in the series, this is a defensive game and the defense of Mavs is one of the most underrated this season.
They've lockdown PG and Harden, and then not let score 100 points in the series.
And if they've done that, there is a big chances that they are going to win. So looking for a close out game next game at their homecourt.
They are back on their home court again, it's good to close a game on their home court and celebrate with the fans. I'm seeing another blowout win by the Mavericks as they have already figured out how to beat the Clippers, they just have to play great defense and get everyone involved. I like to see the way they play in game 3 where the bigs are not only doing some defense but they are also doing great offense.
If you look at the Clippers, it was only Zubac against the bigs of the Mavericks, that will not work all the time as Zubac will eventually get tired and that's what happen in game 5.
They've lockdown PG and Harden, and then not let score 100 points in the series.
And if they've done that, there is a big chances that they are going to win. So looking for a close out game next game at their homecourt.
They should really win the next game because they cannot afford to be on game 7 with these super-rosters when their skills are eventually activated and see the opportunity, they could turn the table against the Mavs and knock them out in this series. so they need to win it by exerting all effort in defense again which really works against the Clippers despite 3 of their superstars being in good shape. They can't seem to do anything about it and it will surely work again with just a little adjustment to finally close this series, it's about time for the Mavs to get to the Western Finals if they also manage to win on their next one.
Clippers should be investigated them getting blown by 30 points is a crime.
The Clippers are just struggling to get back on track. No need to get investigated. lol They've been inconsistent. But still it's surprising to see Dallas leading by 30 points specially since the Clippers are usually strong at home during the regular season. For sure, game 6 will be the end of this series. It's sad to say Harden, Westbrook and PG will still be ringless.Who do you think will win the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Mavericks and Thunder? I'll pick Thunder this time.
Many are rooting for this guy to win a ring but I guess the faith would not let them get that since maybe they are really destined to be great but didn't get a ring just like what other great players experience from the past. But I think its fine since fans still could able remember that they are really a lethal player which can dominate on the floor. Also I guess its to early to tell about this since maybe there's miracle to happen and they need to adjust according to how Mavs set their plays. They just need to work well together and maybe they should eliminate their ego that they are the star and they should put more numbers in the game since this will really be the reason on their defeats sharing the ball is really important since Mavs is not really easy team to defeat this season.
Luka made his promise to contribute for the game and they won. he isn't even 100%, we can see that he is still struggling from injury but he is playing like an MVP. Kyrie and Luka combo is present, and everyone played well with their great defense. When Harden and PG are struggling, this is what happen and look at Westbrook, 2-11 shooting, really the big 3 are struggling.
PG 4-13
Harden 2-12
Yeah, he said that he felt that he let Kyrie down in their last game. And so he comes back with a double double performance, although triple with 7 rebounds. And as we have seen in the series, this is a defensive game and the defense of Mavs is one of the most underrated this season.
They've lockdown PG and Harden, and then not let score 100 points in the series.
And if they've done that, there is a big chances that they are going to win. So looking for a close out game next game at their homecourt.
Clippers should be investigated them getting blown by 30 points is a crime.
There's no Kawhi but yeah, having that lead by the Mavs is questionable. LOLQuote
Who do you think will win the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Mavericks and Thunder? I'll pick Thunder this time.
Too early for that, though both are fresh if ever they've meet in the next round, both teams got their stars and good blends of chemistries it will be a competitions of good game play and proper executions of those players inside the court.
The Clippers are just struggling to get back on track. No need to get investigated. lol They've been inconsistent. But still it's surprising to see Dallas leading by 30 points specially since the Clippers are usually strong at home during the regular season. For sure, game 6 will be the end of this series. It's sad to say Harden, Westbrook and PG will still be ringless.
It's surprising to see that they let this blowout in front of those fans who support them believing that they will bring a good fight, no offense with the Clippers but the adjustments with how they are playing the game is something that they needed to workout, not easy but they've got those good nights and they already doing well, just needed to be consistent with the way you play your system and needs to keep improving everything, not just to play and let go.
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Who do you think will win the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Mavericks and Thunder? I'll pick Thunder this time.
Too early for that, though both are fresh if ever they've meet in the next round, both teams got their stars and good blends of chemistries it will be a competitions of good game play and proper executions of those players inside the court.
Clippers should be investigated them getting blown by 30 points is a crime.
The Clippers are just struggling to get back on track. No need to get investigated. lol They've been inconsistent. But still it's surprising to see Dallas leading by 30 points specially since the Clippers are usually strong at home during the regular season. For sure, game 6 will be the end of this series. It's sad to say Harden, Westbrook and PG will still be ringless.Who do you think will win the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Mavericks and Thunder? I'll pick Thunder this time.
Many are rooting for this guy to win a ring but I guess the faith would not let them get that since maybe they are really destined to be great but didn't get a ring just like what other great players experience from the past. But I think its fine since fans still could able remember that they are really a lethal player which can dominate on the floor. Also I guess its to early to tell about this since maybe there's miracle to happen and they need to adjust according to how Mavs set their plays. They just need to work well together and maybe they should eliminate their ego that they are the star and they should put more numbers in the game since this will really be the reason on their defeats sharing the ball is really important since Mavs is not really easy team to defeat this season.
Luka made his promise to contribute for the game and they won. he isn't even 100%, we can see that he is still struggling from injury but he is playing like an MVP. Kyrie and Luka combo is present, and everyone played well with their great defense. When Harden and PG are struggling, this is what happen and look at Westbrook, 2-11 shooting, really the big 3 are struggling.
PG 4-13
Harden 2-12
I just came across a crazy statistic on twitter. Apparently with tonight’s win over the Indiana Pacers the Milwaukee Bucks became the first team in NBA history to win a playoff game without their 2 leading scorers from the regular season playing. That shows just how difficult it is to pull off what they did tonight. Maybe a good omen.
They really need to get at least to survive this series because after it, one of their stars will be able to play but before that, the upcoming game six will be to live or die situation and also with the 76ers. I want to see game 7 at this early stage of the playoffs. in the west, neither the Clippers nor Mavericks are giving up easily against each other and this could also be a potential game 7 out there in the first round of the NBA playoffs, I wonder who will be advancing to the next round.
I am still rooting for Milwaukee to win the series. Although they are really the underdogs. Giannis might be only available in the second round but the Pacers are not a joke this season especially with the addition of Pascal Siakam.
In the other series, Philly is still lucky that they have Embiid playing in the playoffs. New York don't have Randle and also Bogdanovich. But I am still expecting New York to win the series. Jalen has a big heart and he still has decent teammates enough to beat Philly.
Clippers should be investigated them getting blown by 30 points is a crime.
The Clippers are just struggling to get back on track. No need to get investigated. lol They've been inconsistent. But still it's surprising to see Dallas leading by 30 points specially since the Clippers are usually strong at home during the regular season. For sure, game 6 will be the end of this series. It's sad to say Harden, Westbrook and PG will still be ringless.Who do you think will win the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Mavericks and Thunder? I'll pick Thunder this time.
Many are rooting for this guy to win a ring but I guess the faith would not let them get that since maybe they are really destined to be great but didn't get a ring just like what other great players experience from the past. But I think its fine since fans still could able remember that they are really a lethal player which can dominate on the floor. Also I guess its to early to tell about this since maybe there's miracle to happen and they need to adjust according to how Mavs set their plays. They just need to work well together and maybe they should eliminate their ego that they are the star and they should put more numbers in the game since this will really be the reason on their defeats sharing the ball is really important since Mavs is not really easy team to defeat this season.
I just came across a crazy statistic on twitter. Apparently with tonight’s win over the Indiana Pacers the Milwaukee Bucks became the first team in NBA history to win a playoff game without their 2 leading scorers from the regular season playing. That shows just how difficult it is to pull off what they did tonight. Maybe a good omen.
They really need to get at least to survive this series because after it, one of their stars will be able to play but before that, the upcoming game six will be to live or die situation and also with the 76ers. I want to see game 7 at this early stage of the playoffs. in the west, neither the Clippers nor Mavericks are giving up easily against each other and this could also be a potential game 7 out there in the first round of the NBA playoffs, I wonder who will be advancing to the next round.
I am still rooting for Milwaukee to win the series. Although they are really the underdogs. Giannis might be only available in the second round but the Pacers are not a joke this season especially with the addition of Pascal Siakam.
In the other series, Philly is still lucky that they have Embiid playing in the playoffs. New York don't have Randle and also Bogdanovich. But I am still expecting New York to win the series. Jalen has a big heart and he still has decent teammates enough to beat Philly.
Clippers should be investigated them getting blown by 30 points is a crime.
The Clippers are just struggling to get back on track. No need to get investigated. lol They've been inconsistent. But still it's surprising to see Dallas leading by 30 points specially since the Clippers are usually strong at home during the regular season. For sure, game 6 will be the end of this series. It's sad to say Harden, Westbrook and PG will still be ringless.Who do you think will win the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Mavericks and Thunder? I'll pick Thunder this time.
Clippers should be investigated them getting blown by 30 points is a crime.
Whenever it is a blowout game in the playoffs, it's not entertaining to watch. Early 4th quarter garbage time with a 30 point + lead.
Well, given that the Miami Heat is short-handed in players, they could still play better than that. Their offense is off, defense ain't that good too, and that's not a recipe for a win. They just let Brown do his thing and scored without even a good resistance.
Last year's Miami Heat was better. They don't need a star to win a game with Max Struss, Martin, and Vincent all playing like it's the Finals.
Boston Celtics won the series and will advance to round 2 of the playoffs waiting for either Orlando Magic or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both those two teams have a healthy roster so I wish they will give the Celtics a good fight.
Well, given that the Miami Heat is short-handed in players, they could still play better than that. Their offense is off, defense ain't that good too, and that's not a recipe for a win. They just let Brown do his thing and scored without even a good resistance.
Last year's Miami Heat was better. They don't need a star to win a game with Max Struss, Martin, and Vincent all playing like it's the Finals.
Boston Celtics won the series and will advance to round 2 of the playoffs waiting for either Orlando Magic or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both those two teams have a healthy roster so I wish they will give the Celtics a good fight.
Ya, both games were blowouts tonight but I felt like the Dallas game was at least somewhat close for the first three quarters. Luka Doncic had himself a night going for 35 points and 10 assists. I still don’t know how he does it but he manages to be the best player on the floor while also being the least athletic. The man has serious skills.
Luka Magic showing us yet again why and how he became the top scorer in the regular season, he completely shut down LA even on night when Kyrie Irving could get it going offensively, Doncic carried the team on his back again, I guess it's about time they put this series to bed in Texas.
Doncic for the night also become the joint 3rd NBA with the least how of playoffs game to reach 1,000 post season points, and he's just 25 years old!
Whenever it is a blowout game in the playoffs, it's not entertaining to watch. Early 4th quarter garbage time with a 30 point + lead.
Well, given that the Miami Heat is short-handed in players, they could still play better than that. Their offense is off, defense ain't that good too, and that's not a recipe for a win. They just let Brown do his thing and scored without even a good resistance.
Last year's Miami Heat was better. They don't need a star to win a game with Max Struss, Martin, and Vincent all playing like it's the Finals.
Boston Celtics won the series and will advance to round 2 of the playoffs waiting for either Orlando Magic or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both those two teams have a healthy roster so I wish they will give the Celtics a good fight.
Well, given that the Miami Heat is short-handed in players, they could still play better than that. Their offense is off, defense ain't that good too, and that's not a recipe for a win. They just let Brown do his thing and scored without even a good resistance.
Last year's Miami Heat was better. They don't need a star to win a game with Max Struss, Martin, and Vincent all playing like it's the Finals.
Boston Celtics won the series and will advance to round 2 of the playoffs waiting for either Orlando Magic or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both those two teams have a healthy roster so I wish they will give the Celtics a good fight.
Ya, both games were blowouts tonight but I felt like the Dallas game was at least somewhat close for the first three quarters. Luka Doncic had himself a night going for 35 points and 10 assists. I still don’t know how he does it but he manages to be the best player on the floor while also being the least athletic. The man has serious skills.
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