NBA _ Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks - 2nd round

[Distinctin]

This is another official match-up.

It's Luka vs Booker and CP3 vs Brunson.

What team do you like to win, and why do you believe they will win?

Head to head record.
Mavericks have never won a single game in the last 9 games they met.
Will that record be enough to determine that the Mavericks here as no chance to win?

[Beparanf]

Suns will on this series 99.99% as Mavericks has no way to counter the strong line-up of Suns which is Ayton, CP3 and Booker. Suns is a monster when this 3 is on the floor because they can get an easy inside points due to CP3 and Ayton combo with the threat of 3s by Booker. I never see a strong team like this inside and out. I really thought they are already done when Booker injured but CP3 takeover is huge upgrade for them.

I guess CP3 really need badly this year championship ring and trophy.

[Ararbermas]

I believe Suns will win, because cp3 and booker has a good team up and still good combination in every game compared to Luka and brunson base on my observation.. And the center of sun is always aggressive as well and good scorer unlike dallas center, so i believe Suns has a huge potential to win on this round.

[agustina2]

OP are you planning on creating separate threads for each team this 2nd round of playoffs?

Suns will on this series 99.99% as Mavericks has no way to counter the strong line-up of Suns which is Ayton, CP3 and Booker.

How did you know? 99.99% Mavericks won't win lol.

Don't just refer to the names of those famous players in the Phoenix Suns. Not a fan of both teams but I think Dallas Mavericks are not a heavy underdog here. Don't also forget that season games are different from playoffs games. The intensity is much higher at the playoffs that's why we can't expect the unexpected like what happens when the majority thinks that Mavericks are nothing against the Utah Jazz because Luka is injured. His teammates adjusted and Utah Jazz became a practice team to the Mavericks.

If ever Suns will win, it's not a 4-0 win. But for me, Mavericks in 5.

[Distinctin]

OP are you planning on creating separate threads for each team this 2nd round of playoffs?

Each team? no

Each game? yes.

planning? no, because I have already made different threads on all the matchups in the 2nd round.

Feel free to check the other threads.

Warriors vs Grizzlies 2nd round discussion
Miami Heat vs Philadelphia 76ers - 2nd round (Let's discuss)
Celtics vs Bucks 2nd round Series.

[Shamm]

Suns will on this series 99.99% as Mavericks has no way to counter the strong line-up of Suns which is Ayton, CP3 and Booker. Suns is a monster when this 3 is on the floor because they can get an easy inside points due to CP3 and Ayton combo with the threat of 3s by Booker. I never see a strong team like this inside and out. I really thought they are already done when Booker injured but CP3 takeover is huge upgrade for them.

I guess CP3 really need badly this year championship ring and trophy.

Maybe you are right that mate but only thing I can say we can not predict the outcome of that match between the suns and mavericks cause we all know that mavericks do their best in this season to claim the victory even Though suns has a big three players that can carry their team to win but we must think that even how they strong are there's a chance they will loss, remember 3 is always lesser than 5 so if their opponents has a team work from guard to center and these three guys mentioned are only working for sure they will have a chance to loss.

[Beparanf]

OP are you planning on creating separate threads for each team this 2nd round of playoffs?

Suns will on this series 99.99% as Mavericks has no way to counter the strong line-up of Suns which is Ayton, CP3 and Booker.

How did you know? 99.99% Mavericks won't win lol.

Don't just refer to the names of those famous players in the Phoenix Suns. Not a fan of both teams but I think Dallas Mavericks are not a heavy underdog here. Don't also forget that season games are different from playoffs games. The intensity is much higher at the playoffs that's why we can't expect the unexpected like what happens when the majority thinks that Mavericks are nothing against the Utah Jazz because Luka is injured. His teammates adjusted and Utah Jazz became a practice team to the Mavericks.

If ever Suns will win, it's not a 4-0 win. But for me, Mavericks in 5.

Do you even know how to read a statistics? Do you even know that Suns is in the Finals last year? So I'm not buying your speculation about playoffs performance of Mavericks since Suns already proved themselves since last year and maintain the top seed on East until this year.

My percentage is just a metaphor but just only show how dominant Suns on this matchup. I can offer you 2:1 bet on this match up if you really believe Mavs can take down Suns on this 2nd round of playoffs.

[stadus]

OP are you planning on creating separate threads for each team this 2nd round of playoffs?

Suns will on this series 99.99% as Mavericks has no way to counter the strong line-up of Suns which is Ayton, CP3 and Booker.

How did you know? 99.99% Mavericks won't win lol.

Don't just refer to the names of those famous players in the Phoenix Suns. Not a fan of both teams but I think Dallas Mavericks are not a heavy underdog here. Don't also forget that season games are different from playoffs games. The intensity is much higher at the playoffs that's why we can't expect the unexpected like what happens when the majority thinks that Mavericks are nothing against the Utah Jazz because Luka is injured. His teammates adjusted and Utah Jazz became a practice team to the Mavericks.

If ever Suns will win, it's not a 4-0 win. But for me, Mavericks in 5.

You got that right because the Dallas Mavericks or any team who advanced and survived in the second round are worthy enough to call that they are tough to beat and certainly they are not going to be defeated like that easily. Yes it's hard to deny the Suns talent especially when there's Chris Paul for them and other heavy players but I don't think they can sweep the Mavericks here.

[darxiaomi]

Dallas only has one chance to win this series, and it's with a massive Luka Doncic.
And when I say this I'm not saying the one who has already been playing, although in gross statistics it seems like a phenomenon, but with a Luka who considerably improves his shooting percentage. Since he is throwing a lot and putting not so much.
Phoenix is much more of a team.

[Natalim]

Dallas only has one chance to win this series, and it's with a massive Luka Doncic.
And when I say this I'm not saying the one who has already been playing, although in gross statistics it seems like a phenomenon, but with a Luka who considerably improves his shooting percentage. Since he is throwing a lot and putting not so much.
Phoenix is much more of a team.

Luka is good but Dallas has also improved as a team already.

They were tested in the 1st round when Luka missed a couple of games due to injury, but the Mavericks still beat the Jazz and when Luka was back, they become a stronger team. Brunson has stepped up already, it's a great challenge for the Suns although I must say that Suns undoubtedly has the bigger chance of winning.

[Yamifoud]

Dallas is +5.5 in my bookie now.

It's very tempting, and I'm also interested in putting a bet on the ML.
I hope this isn't a trap, I would go against the home team as the Suns have lose one game at home against the Pelicans.

[harizen]

Like I always say since the beginning, regardless of the odds and team status, I will always side with the Dallas Mavericks.

No analysis was involved as I just follow my own preferences.

If others want to bet on this series without relying on their own preference, you should skip betting on this. The way these 2 teams are playing, reading others' analysis and speculations shouldn't just be your reliable sources.

[agustina2]

OP are you planning on creating separate threads for each team this 2nd round of playoffs?

Suns will on this series 99.99% as Mavericks has no way to counter the strong line-up of Suns which is Ayton, CP3 and Booker.

How did you know? 99.99% Mavericks won't win lol.

Don't just refer to the names of those famous players in the Phoenix Suns. Not a fan of both teams but I think Dallas Mavericks are not a heavy underdog here. Don't also forget that season games are different from playoffs games. The intensity is much higher at the playoffs that's why we can't expect the unexpected like what happens when the majority thinks that Mavericks are nothing against the Utah Jazz because Luka is injured. His teammates adjusted and Utah Jazz became a practice team to the Mavericks.

If ever Suns will win, it's not a 4-0 win. But for me, Mavericks in 5.

Do you even know how to read a statistics? Do you even know that Suns is in the Finals last year? So I'm not buying your speculation about playoffs performance of Mavericks since Suns already proved themselves since last year and maintain the top seed on East until this year.

My percentage is just a metaphor but just only show how dominant Suns on this matchup. I can offer you 2:1 bet on this match up if you really believe Mavs can take down Suns on this 2nd round of playoffs.

Statistics? Are you kidding me? If everything can depend on statistics then it's easy to predict who will win the series? You are very funny. Since when that the team that was in the Finals last year should be the sure team to win any playoffs series.

I believed Dallas Mavericks will win but sorry, I'm not a fan of them so I won't put money on it. I just counter your metaphor figures because it does not make sense and your metaphor is too much.

But if ever I will put some money on it, why against your 2:1? Dallas Mavericks has 3.45 odds on the sportsbook.

I'm willing to bet $100 against you if you will offer the same odds for me. You trust your metaphor, right? Come on, and accept my bet.

[Kelvinid]

OP are you planning on creating separate threads for each team this 2nd round of playoffs?

Suns will on this series 99.99% as Mavericks has no way to counter the strong line-up of Suns which is Ayton, CP3 and Booker.

How did you know? 99.99% Mavericks won't win lol.

Don't just refer to the names of those famous players in the Phoenix Suns. Not a fan of both teams but I think Dallas Mavericks are not a heavy underdog here. Don't also forget that season games are different from playoffs games. The intensity is much higher at the playoffs that's why we can't expect the unexpected like what happens when the majority thinks that Mavericks are nothing against the Utah Jazz because Luka is injured. His teammates adjusted and Utah Jazz became a practice team to the Mavericks.

If ever Suns will win, it's not a 4-0 win. But for me, Mavericks in 5.

Do you even know how to read a statistics? Do you even know that Suns is in the Finals last year? So I'm not buying your speculation about playoffs performance of Mavericks since Suns already proved themselves since last year and maintain the top seed on East until this year.

My percentage is just a metaphor but just only show how dominant Suns on this matchup. I can offer you 2:1 bet on this match up if you really believe Mavs can take down Suns on this 2nd round of playoffs.

Statistics? Are you kidding me? If everything can depend on statistics then it's easy to predict who will win the series? You are very funny. Since when that the team that was in the Finals last year should be the sure team to win any playoffs series.

I believed Dallas Mavericks will win but sorry, I'm not a fan of them so I won't put money on it. I just counter your metaphor figures because it does not make sense and your metaphor is too much.

But if ever I will put some money on it, why against your 2:1? Dallas Mavericks has 3.45 odds on the sportsbook.

I'm willing to bet $100 against you if you will offer the same odds for me. You trust your metaphor, right? Come on, and accept my bet.

You should not fight here. LOL

Just take the betting to the bookie because you will never agree on the odds you offered to each other.
Anyway, as a gambler and as a fan, we have our personal opinion and prediction on the outcome of the series, so let's just respect each other.

[stadus]

Dallas is +5.5 in my bookie now.

It's very tempting, and I'm also interested in putting a bet on the ML.
I hope this isn't a trap, I would go against the home team as the Suns have lose one game at home against the Pelicans.

Just follow your instinct, Mavericks is no joke, they have a healthy Luka and his teammates are stepping up to the plate to make this a competitive series. Booker will be tested if he is fully healthy already, so if you like to find out, game 1 is the best game for you in the series, and take that spread.

[chaser15]

Even underdog, I can't really consider Phoenix Suns here will dominate the Dallas Mavericks. I understand that Utah Jazz is different from Phoenix Suns but before Mavericks face the Jazz, the majority thinks that Dallas won't win as Luka is out for 3 games and Utah Jazz is really considered as one of the strong teams in the West.

And then what happened next? They sealed the series as lots of Mavericks adjusted to the game especially Jalen Brunson and even Luka returned, his teammates play on their usual. No pressure, no

Aside from Luka, there are lots of noticeably good shooters in the Mavericks right now that even their center, Maxi Kleber is good at 3 points shooting. That won't change against the Suns as these Mavericks are more hungry to win. Sorry, Chris Paul, I like you to experience a championship but the Mavericks will win this series.

[crzy]

Dallas is +5.5 in my bookie now.

It's very tempting, and I'm also interested in putting a bet on the ML.
I hope this isn't a trap, I would go against the home team as the Suns have lose one game at home against the Pelicans.

Just follow your instinct, Mavericks is no joke, they have a healthy Luka and his teammates are stepping up to the plate to make this a competitive series. Booker will be tested if he is fully healthy already, so if you like to find out, game 1 is the best game for you in the series, and take that spread.

Game 1 is about to start, and you can still place a bet and I’m also rooting for Mavericks but we all know how the Suns play on the whole series, this will be an exciting match between the 1st and 4th team. Hard to predict right now but its better to focus on your favorite team here for the game 1, and go for the stats on the next game. Let’s see if Mavericks can pull the trigger against The Phoenix.

[Baofeng]

Dallas only has one chance to win this series, and it's with a massive Luka Doncic.
And when I say this I'm not saying the one who has already been playing, although in gross statistics it seems like a phenomenon, but with a Luka who considerably improves his shooting percentage. Since he is throwing a lot and putting not so much.
Phoenix is much more of a team.

Luka is good but Dallas has also improved as a team already.

They were tested in the 1st round when Luka missed a couple of games due to injury, but the Mavericks still beat the Jazz and when Luka was back, they become a stronger team. Brunson has stepped up already, it's a great challenge for the Suns although I must say that Suns undoubtedly has the bigger chance of winning.

Yep, Brunson and Spence Dinwiddie too, but I don't think it will be enough against the Suns though. Jazz has a history of choking and losing close games. But against a strong lineup like the Suns, it will take a lot from Luka if they ever wanted to go to the finals. So this might go on a 6 games with Phoenix winning 4-2 in the series. Goodluck to everyone who are going to bet on this games/series.

[Yaunfitda]

Might be better if we have a poll?

We always wanted to see a good underdog beating the top seed in this series. And Mavs is capable of that because of Luka. And now that they have improved this season and doesn't have players that under perform like KP, I think their chances are high and maybe they will force the Suns to adjust to their game. And so I'm hoping for the underdog to win - Dallas.

[goinmerry]

Head to head record.
Mavericks have never won a single game in the last 9 games they met.
Will that record be enough to determine that the Mavericks here as no chance to win?

I don't really consider head-to-head games record in Playoffs since the different levels of plays are being shown here. Maybe I will just pick based on Favorites which is the Dallas Mavericks since, in the first place, I'm seeing their current roster can match the Phoenix Suns even how good they are the whole season. Mavericks today is not just Luka but his teammates are also improving and contributing to winning every game.

The shooting FG percentage of most Mavericks is impressive against the Utah Jazz. That performance can always repeat even against the top team like the Phoenix Suns which is also one of the teams that has a good FG percentage in the whole season.