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[jadis]

I was quite surprised to read CP3 stats in the series. He basically choked. I believe he lost his last and probably his best chance at winning a ring with the Suns this year.

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My guess is that his age is part of the reason why he 'choked'. The fast paced plays of the young Mavs may be too much for him. And on the defensive side, age would make him a liability as well. Meaning, his stamina must have been affected.

 

[steve williams]

My guess is that his age is part of the reason why he 'choked'. The fast paced plays of the young Mavs may be too much for him. And on the defensive side, age would make him a liability as well. Meaning, his stamina must have been affected.

Not only did he look exhausted but he seemed on the verge of tears when reality of the outcome became obvious.
The Suns must be shattered by this. Ayton becomes a free agent and could move on. I felt all along the Suns bubble could be burst this year but I never imagined it would come from the Mavs. I thought it would happen in the WC final not semifinal.

So two Cinderella teams emerge yesterday. I would love to see a championship series between. Celtics and Navs…. two very young teams with guts

 

[steve williams]

well Stephen A got to totally wrong in his prediction of a Suns win last night but he does get this one right as Harden (and Westbrook) will never see a ring

Stephen A. puts Harden in the same boat as Simmons and Kyrie​

Stephen A. puts Harden in the same boat as Simmons and Kyrie - ESPN Video

Stephen A. Smith is pointing fingers at James Harden, Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving for future problems in the league.

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[WLVCA]

Congratulations, Phil. Celtics stepped up at the right time.....after a slow start early in the season.

Good luck vs the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

 

[steve williams]

Mike So nice to see you posting. I think of you daily. I do pray all is well

 

[jadis]

Congratulations, Phil. Celtics stepped up at the right time.....after a slow start early in the season.

Good luck vs the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Thanks Mike. Great to see you here again.!

 

[jadis]

Al Hordord out due to health protocols. Smart out too. Oh boy.

 

[steve williams]

Al Hordord out due to health protocols. Smart out too. Oh boy.

I saw that as well. What a shame that games are determined by this. A tough loss for the Celts as they lead through the half and then fell apart. They missed those two and I bet they would have win had they played. It’s only game one Phil You gotta believe

 

[steve williams]

@phil

The takeaway for me yesterday is that Tatum is a superstar and I believe if Hereford and Smart can return the Celts can beat the Heat

 

[steve williams]

Tonight's game will be terrific as I love the GSW as they are clicking on all cylinders but the Mavs with a healthy Doncic can be formidable

 

[steve williams]

Here's a great review of the upcoming series

Series preview: Battle-tested Warriors take on surging Mavericks​

The battle-tested Warriors dispatched a feisty Grizzlies team, but Luka Doncic has been on an all-time tear and turned back the once-vaunted Suns

Series preview: Battle-tested Warriors take on surging Mavericks | NBA.com

The battle-tested Warriors dispatched a feisty Grizzlies team, but Luka Doncic has been on an all-time tear and turned back the once-vaunted Suns.

www.nba.com

 

[jadis]

Tonight's game will be terrific as I love the GSW as they are clicking on all cylinders but the Mavs with a healthy Doncic can be formidable

Here's a great review of the upcoming series

Series preview: Battle-tested Warriors take on surging Mavericks​

The battle-tested Warriors dispatched a feisty Grizzlies team, but Luka Doncic has been on an all-time tear and turned back the once-vaunted Suns

Series preview: Battle-tested Warriors take on surging Mavericks | NBA.com

The battle-tested Warriors dispatched a feisty Grizzlies team, but Luka Doncic has been on an all-time tear and turned back the once-vaunted Suns.

www.nba.com

And Warriors have Klay and Green and even Wiggins to try to bother Luka. Plus they have they offensive weapons that indeed makes them lethal. If Dinwiddie can consistently contribute in every game, Dallas can make it interesting.

 

[jadis]

@phil

The takeaway for me yesterday is that Tatum is a superstar and I believe if Hereford and Smart can return the Celts can beat the Heat

I think so too, Steve. When I woke up to the news that the 2 started can't play, I felt that it would be very difficult to beat Miami, specially at their home floor. The Leprechaun must be summoned to wield some magic for game 2. Celtics badly need a split.

 

[steve williams]

Fabulous game last night as the GSW looked invincible as they shut down Luka and won convincingly 112-87

Steph and Klay seem to be hitting their stride and GSW are looking very healthy. However you just cannot discount the abilities of Luka but Game 1 was owned by the warriors

 

[steve williams]

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5 takeaways from Warriors' 25-point victory over Mavericks in Game 1​

By making Luka Doncic work on both ends of the floor, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors shut down the Mavs in the series opener.

5 takeaways from Warriors' 25-point victory over Mavericks in Game 1 | NBA.com

By making Luka Doncic work on both ends of the floor, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors shut down the Mavs in the series opener.

www.nba.com

 

[steve williams]

big question for me is whether Marcus Smart and Al Horford will play tonight. They were sorely missed in Game 1

 

[jadis]

big question for me is whether Marcus Smart and Al Horford will play tonight. They were sorely missed in Game 1

From the Celtics camp, Smart is probable while Al is not. Butler run amuck without their help.

 

[jadis]

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5 takeaways from Warriors' 25-point victory over Mavericks in Game 1​

By making Luka Doncic work on both ends of the floor, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors shut down the Mavs in the series opener.

5 takeaways from Warriors' 25-point victory over Mavericks in Game 1 | NBA.com

By making Luka Doncic work on both ends of the floor, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors shut down the Mavs in the series opener.

www.nba.com

I've felt the Warriors have the men to box up Luka. Wiggins, Green and Klay. Warriors were used to box up LeBron.

 

[steve williams]

I figured Horford will miss the first two games

 

[steve williams]

Great news for Boston fans as Celts playing with a healthy Horford and Smart and in the 2nd lwith 8:06 remaining lead the Heat in Miami 47-28

Gotta believe Phil. I believe the Celts if healthy can win the east