2022-2023 Dallas Mavericks season thread: Luka's first MVP

[Etexhorn13 3052]

58 minutes ago, Happy Gilmore said:

Becoming more and more Texan everyday lol 

While on discussion of post game interview, he was also asked what he talked to Brunson about in their embrace right after the game. It was something along the lines of “JB is my guy, always will be my guy, i would’ve loved to go against him tonight but I was just talking about how the cowboys beat the eagles yesterday and giving him shit (very lightly paraphrased). 
I almost wonder if some of these Euro guys come to an American city and fall in love with the celebrity and local culture - Dirk seemed to - but I don’t want to leave that to chance with Luka.

[ChiTownDoc 21154]

Literally legendary.  
 

1. First 60-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist game all-time
2. Second 60-point triple-double all-time (James Harden, 60-11-10)
3. First 60-point, 20-rebound game since Shaq in 2000
4. NBA's first 60-point game this season
5. Mavericks single-game scoring record
6. Doncic career high (points and rebounds)
7. Doncic's 56.3 Game Score sixth best since 1983-84***

***

• Michael Jordan (64.6): 69 pts, 23-37 FG, 18 Reb, 6 Ast, 4 Stl
• Kobe Bryant (63.5): 81 pts, 28-46 FG, 18-20 FG, 3 Stl
• Karl Malone (60.2): 61 pts, 21-26 FG, 19-23 FT, 18 Reb
• David Thompson (57.0): 73 pts, 28-38 FG, 17-20 FT, 7 Reb
• James Harden (56.6): 60 pts, 10 Reb, 11 Ast, 17-18 FT, 4 Stl
• Luka Doncic (56.3): 60 pts, 21 Reb, 10 Ast, 21-31 FG, 16-22 FT

 

[gsoda3 3274]

I don't think the front office is going to extend wood without first trying to trade him. Unfortunate because I think he's a difference maker. We need to part ways with Powell and somehow get Myles Turner.

[Skipper 6162]

I took my 6YO son to the game last night.  He was fading, well past his bedtime, so we left with about 8 mins left SMH.    I would have had to carry him all the way to the car had we stayed but would have been worth it!

[LurkingHorn 1066]

9 hours ago, gsoda3 said:

I don't think the front office is going to extend wood without first trying to trade him. Unfortunate because I think he's a difference maker. We need to part ways with Powell and somehow get Myles Turner.

What could they even get for him? 

[wutang75 449]

I took my 6YO son to the game last night.  He was fading, well past his bedtime, so we left with about 8 mins left SMH.    I would have had to carry him all the way to the car had we stayed but would have been worth it!

Nooooo……

[Skipper 6162]

54 minutes ago, wutang75 said:

Nooooo……

I tried to explain what we missed this AM and he clearly doesn't get it.  When he's older I'll make him watch highlights of the 60 point triple double and let him know we missed the ending because he was tired......  Still kicking myself. 

 

Edit:  And forgot to mention I was in my damn firm seats 12 or so rows back directly on the FT line where Luka sent it to OT.  Would have had a perfect view.

Edited December 28, 2022 by Skipper

[Sgt Hulk 13814]

Fucking goat 

[SilasCoade 2622]

1 hour ago, LurkingHorn said:

What could they even get for him? 

He's their second best player so I don't understand this comment. He's clearly a valuable asset. Memphis, the hawks, and the nets would probably kill for that dude ion their roster right now. 

[gsoda3 3274]

4 hours ago, LurkingHorn said:

What could they even get for him? 

wood would be the centerpiece of anything we're sending back.  powell would be a depth piece.  

[LurkingHorn 1066]

9 hours ago, SilasCoade said:

He's their second best player so I don't understand this comment. He's clearly a valuable asset. Memphis, the hawks, and the nets would probably kill for that dude ion their roster right now. 

I’m not saying he’s a good or bad player. He’s an expiring deal at this point. Not sure what type of value you’re going to get for that. Doesn’t make much sense to move him. 

[speed817 19399]

12 hours ago, Skipper said:

I took my 6YO son to the game last night.  He was fading, well past his bedtime, so we left with about 8 mins left SMH.    I would have had to carry him all the way to the car had we stayed but would have been worth it!

[conVINCEd 21469]

Glad to see us taking advantage of a weak spot in the schedule.

[Pato del Muerto 52535]

3 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

Glad to see us taking advantage of a weak spot in the schedule.

All it’s taking is ridiculous play from luka every game to squeak past these bottom dwellers. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

1 minute ago, Pato del Muerto said:

All it’s taking is ridiculous play from luka every game to squeak past these bottom dwellers. 

It’s an improvement from not taking advantage of the bottom dwellers.

[Disco Strangler 1879]

Spurs fan.  Was at the NYE game.  Luka is an all-world player and the crowd was 70/30 Spurs/Mavericks, which is unusual for SA.  Guy is definitely MVP level player this year.   Needs to stop hitting the floor so much.  Very aggressive, but that will take a toll in a few years (a la Ginobli). Also, Dallas needs a more solid No. 2 option to ever challenge for another title.  

[Happy Gilmore 1001]

Onboard extending Christian Wood. He's basically what we hoped Porzingis would be. He may not average a double double. But he's been very consistent lately. Steady 20+ ppg lately 

[RexWilson 1348]

Kemba Walker released. 
 

The race to tank for Wemby is getting pretty tight. Maybe we can send Reggie and other garbage to help a team out. 

[gsoda3 3274]

you know what else is tight?  the western conf standings.  we're sitting in 4th right now.  3.5 games out of first, 3 games from being out of the play-in game completely.  can't remember the last time the race was this compact.

 

and 10.5 games out of wemby contention.

[RexWilson 1348]

Would you trade Bertans and a protected 27 first to Detroit for Bognadovic?

[SilasCoade 2622]

['stache 21825]

I can get free tickets to tomorrows game in OKC. Any chance Luka would sit out the second game of a back to back weekend? I haven’t followed as close as I should but I think it’s common for stars to sit out from time to time.

[conVINCEd 21469]

3 hours ago, RexWilson said:

Would you trade Bertans and a protected 27 first to Detroit for Bognadovic?

I’d trade Bertans for a bottle of cheap tequila.

[conVINCEd 21469]

If you squint a little bit you can buy Hardy as a rotation piece.

[LurkingHorn 1066]

3 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

If you squint a little bit you can buy Hardy as a rotation piece.

The scoring ability is there. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

1 minute ago, LurkingHorn said:

The scoring ability is there. 

You can take a guy off the dribble or you can’t.  He clearly can.

[RexWilson 1348]

22 hours ago, 'stache said:

I can get free tickets to tomorrows game in OKC. Any chance Luka would sit out the second game of a back to back weekend? I haven’t followed as close as I should but I think it’s common for stars to sit out from time to time.

Luka is sitting out tonight. 

[conVINCEd 21469]

Luka is becoming a pussy and we forfeit 5 games per year because he insists on sitting out the second night of back to backs against tanking teams.  Take your free wins and have home court in the first round.  If he’s going to insist on not playing in back to backs, sit out against the better team and take the free wins.

[gsoda3 3274]

Would you trade Bertans and a protected 27 first to Detroit for Bognadovic?

Yes. Bc if this doesn't work with Luka our 1st rounder in 27 is going to be high

[conVINCEd 21469]

8 minutes ago, gsoda3 said:

Yes. Bc if this doesn't work with Luka our 1st rounder in 27 is going to be high

He has to play when available to bitch about the outcome.

[gsoda3 3274]

15 hours ago, conVINCEd said:

He has to play when available to bitch about the outcome.

odds are pretty good we'll trade him before or during that last season if we're not contending.  

[Pancho 44881]

Double OT

 

I honestly don’t think Kidd knew that on the flagrant on Luka that anyone on the team could shoot FTs because Luka is definitely not the best FT shooter.

[InkaUtexas 26018]

Luka is for real. He will be a power for years I think. 

Saying that as a Celtics fan.

Plus fuck the Lakers. (Sorry @Sbbruin) 

[Billy Pilgrim 1983]

Jesus, Bullock has been so bad offensively tonight

[conVINCEd 21469]

Dinwidie with a couple of OT dunks that I did not think were in his repertoire.

[InkaUtexas 26018]

Nice win. 

[gsoda3 3274]

I think he knew. Luka's been shooting our techs for a while now even with hardaway and dinwiddie on the floor. I never understood it.

[gsoda3 3274]

Double OT
 
I honestly don’t think Kidd knew that on the flagrant on Luka that anyone on the team could shoot FTs because Luka is definitely not the best FT shooter.

Meant to quote you in my previous post

[Pancho 44881]

8 hours ago, gsoda3 said:

I think he knew. Luka's been shooting our techs for a while now even with hardaway and dinwiddie on the floor. I never understood it.

Thanks. I don’t get to pick up on little details like this because I can only watch Mavs game on national telecasts after moving out of texas. 

[speed817 19399]

[bluto 4934]

On 1/8/2023 at 7:14 PM, conVINCEd said:

Luka is becoming a pussy and we forfeit 5 games per year because he insists on sitting out the second night of back to backs against tanking teams.  Take your free wins and have home court in the first round.  If he’s going to insist on not playing in back to backs, sit out against the better team and take the free wins.

Lulz at these usage and mins stats being labeled a pussy

 

[conVINCEd 21469]

59 minutes ago, bluto said:

Lulz at these usage and mins stats being labeled a pussy

 

We’re currently 4th in the West.  The 13th place Lakers are 4 games behind us.  Healthy 24 year olds don’t need to be sitting out games.  And he’ll probably sit out tomorrow in Portland because of how much he played last night.

[SilasCoade 2622]

15 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

  Healthy 24 year olds don’t need to be sitting out games.  

They do if they have designs on being healthy 34 year olds playing in games.

Edited January 13, 2023 by SilasCoade

[Loch Ness Monster 3533]

Wood has been the man lately. Hopefully can sign him to a reasonable deal.

Brunson on the Knicks has been awesome lately.

Bullock and THJ should barely play on a deep team.

[Vic Mackey 47093]

[Pato del Muerto 52535]

Westbrook was such a bitch last night. 

[Sbbruin 21865]

21 hours ago, InkaUtexas said:

Luka is for real. He will be a power for years I think. 

Saying that as a Celtics fan.

Plus fuck the Lakers. (Sorry @Sbbruin) 

Watched the 4th qtr and both OTs.  Luka was clutch when the Mavs needed it most.  That’s the mark of a star player.  And he definitely is.

[Happy Gilmore 1001]

On 1/13/2023 at 3:40 PM, Loch Ness Monster said:

Wood has been the man lately. Hopefully can sign him to a reasonable deal.

Brunson on the Knicks has been awesome lately.

Bullock and THJ should barely play on a deep team.

Re-signing Wood is a MUST. He's showing he can be a co-star. They get a reliable third option they'll be cooking. Holding out hope Hardy develops into that. 

[SilasCoade 2622]

Dinwiddie, Luka, and Wood can ball together if they get some more athletic 3 and D guys to complement them. They need a couple of dudes in the mold of Mikal Bridges, Matisse Thybulle, Dillon Brooks, Alex Caruso or Javonte Green (given in intentional order).

[conVINCEd 21469]

It would appear that we decided to forfeit again tonight.