NBA _ Phoenix Suns vs Dallas Mavericks - 2nd round

[Sanitough]

With the help of Brunson to Doncic, Dallas managed to stand still in this series. If they lost the game last night, the series would come to a point that they wouldn't be able to make a comeback from. If Mavericks manage to add another superstar beside Doncic, they would become one of the strongest candidates of the title next season. For this series, I still think that they don't have much chance.

Yes, you are certainly right about that Jalen and Luka is a good tandem in the Mavericks side so if they could afford to add another good player in their current line-up then I'm sure that they could be a candidate again in the next season if also they could be this healthy again. But for now that they are against the Phoenix Suns which is more hungry than them and of course with CP3 who also knows how to answer and learn from every mistakes that they did this day, I couldn't help to side with the Suns.

Suns learns their lesson last season and most probably will not make a same mistakes again, even if they loss right now I’m sure they will bounce back. Dallas was good today having a great support from the teammates Doncic really exploded, nevertheless both team shows a great number I’m sure in their next game they will do more and yes I also support Suns here, they should take the next game.

Definitely, they've learned their lessons, traded KP and overhaul their system. And so it's good to see the Mavericks has one a game and at least make this series very interesting as we don't want the Suns to have an 'easy' road with a 4-0 win. We all know that if there is one player that can help the Suns offensively, it will be Brunson, and so he did in this game. So the Suns are going to be tested in next game, on how will they adjust, it's up to Booker and CP3 again.

They are also the number 1 team last season and right now same story but of course different result because CP3 is going all out and the whole team as well, they may not able to swept Dallas with a 4-0 but at least they show more composure and focus this time. Dallas is a good team as well, its just that Suns over power them and we will see that in the next game, I hope as well that Booker will be more consistent on next game.

The Series is now 2-1, Suns have the lead but the series is far from over, one more win by the Mavericks and it will make the series very interesting to watch. I though Mavs don't know how to win, but they proved me wrong as they dominated the Suns in game 3, big game for Brunson who wasn't a factor in game 1 and 2.

[Russlenat]

We have an early game tomorrow for the game 3 of Suns vs Mavericks.

Dallas is still the underdog with +2 in this game.

question..
can they duplicate the same performance they did in game 3 and continue to limit the offense of the Suns?
I'm thinking of taking the visiting team and believe that they'll finish the series when going back home.


How about you guys, what's your prediction?

[stadus]

We have an early game tomorrow for the game 3 of Suns vs Mavericks.

Dallas is still the underdog with +2 in this game.

question..
can they duplicate the same performance they did in game 3 and continue to limit the offense of the Suns?
I'm thinking of taking the visiting team and believe that they'll finish the series when going back home.


How about you guys, what's your prediction?

I think they cannot do the same thing or try to duplicate what they did to the Suns on the Game 3 because we already know that the Suns will always learn on their mistakes and make some few adjustments with the help of Chris Paul's IQ. Might be a close game tomorrow but I'm seeing that the Suns will take the win and try to finish the series on their homecourt just like what you've said mate.

[OgNasty]

We have an early game tomorrow for the game 3 of Suns vs Mavericks.

Dallas is still the underdog with +2 in this game.

question..
can they duplicate the same performance they did in game 3 and continue to limit the offense of the Suns?
I'm thinking of taking the visiting team and believe that they'll finish the series when going back home.


How about you guys, what's your prediction?

I think they cannot do the same thing or try to duplicate what they did to the Suns on the Game 3 because we already know that the Suns will always learn on their mistakes and make some few adjustments with the help of Chris Paul's IQ. Might be a close game tomorrow but I'm seeing that the Suns will take the win and try to finish the series on their homecourt just like what you've said mate.

I think the Mavericks are just too dependent on Luka Doncic to be able to beat the Suns in an entire series.  The Suns just have too many weapons.  By now Booker has got to be nearly 100% again, and I think so long as Chris Paul and DeAndre Ayton stay healthy, the Mavericks are really just seeing how many games they can take the series to. 

I'm expecting the Suns to come out trying to destroy the Mavs and get them one game away from the next round.  The only thing I reasonably think could stop them is if Luka has an extremely efficient night and scores 40+.  Without some help, I think he'll struggle to do that against the Suns defense.

[ralle14]

I think they cannot do the same thing or try to duplicate what they did to the Suns on the Game 3 because we already know that the Suns will always learn on their mistakes and make some few adjustments with the help of Chris Paul's IQ. Might be a close game tomorrow but I'm seeing that the Suns will take the win and try to finish the series on their homecourt just like what you've said mate.

I agree if it comes down the wire then the Suns should edge out the Mavericks since I don't think the Suns will fall for the same mistake twice in a row even though it's still possible for the Mavericks to even out the series.

On the other hand, it's probably better to wait things out and hope the Mavericks get an early lead since there's not much value on the Suns' pre-live odds.

[harizen]

I think the Mavericks are just too dependent on Luka Doncic to be able to beat the Suns in an entire series.  

I disagree. It's just that some of his teammates, maybe struggling to find their momentum in Games 1 and 2.

Look at Game 3 and Game 4 when some of them stepped up and adjust, they are able to deal with the Phoenix Suns. I just hope that Luka's role-player teammates will maintain that gameplay in the entire series as Phoenix Suns are really deadly.

Now that the series is even, I'm sure Mavericks will bring that confidence next game playing in front of the Phoenix Suns home crowd. If they are able to beat the Suns even with Booker's good contribution then it means, the Mavericks can able to slow down their teammates again next game, especially the veteran Chris Paul who is off night for 2 games in a row now.

[Velvet78]

Mavericks' first quarter performance was a big help for them to be victorious against Suns tonight. They got a win like 111-101. Except the first quarter, the game was very competitive as there was not a big score gap in any of the remaining quarters. Doncic had a big support by Finney-Smith and Brunson again and it was the most important thing that predestinated the game. Doncic played as usual of course. Devin Booker was shining bright in this game and finished it as the most scorer by 35 points too. But they still lost and the series is tied 2-2 now.

[chaser15]

That's what happens when Jalen Brunson just does his Jalen Brunson thing. He is one of the keys to why the Mavericks beats the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs but just become silent in Games 1 and 2 against the Phoenix Suns this second round.

Luka Doncic needs this help from his teammates as while he is making big productions, his teammates should also put some effort to help the team win, not just by points but for other aspects as well like good communication, help defense, and many more.

The series is now 2-2.

[Harkorede]

That's what happens when Jalen Brunson just does his Jalen Brunson thing. He is one of the keys to why the Mavericks beats the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs but just become silent in Games 1 and 2 against the Phoenix Suns this second round.

Luka Doncic needs this help from his teammates as while he is making big productions, his teammates should also put some effort to help the team win, not just by points but for other aspects as well like good communication, help defense, and many more.

The series is now 2-2.

You've got to give Dallas Mavericks some huge credits for getting back into the series, they tactically outplayed the Suns from the very first quarter of the game, and Chris Paul getting into foul troubles very early before he eventually fouled-out with the game still within reach. Doncic carries the entire team effortlessly and he doesn't need to do all the scoring by himself when they are able to knock down shots easily.

I don't know what to make of this series now, but Dallas stand more than half a chance to win the series from what I've seen in the last two games.

[Distinctin]

That's what happens when Jalen Brunson just does his Jalen Brunson thing. He is one of the keys to why the Mavericks beats the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs but just become silent in Games 1 and 2 against the Phoenix Suns this second round.

Luka Doncic needs this help from his teammates as while he is making big productions, his teammates should also put some effort to help the team win, not just by points but for other aspects as well like good communication, help defense, and many more.

The series is now 2-2.

You've got to give Dallas Mavericks some huge credits for getting back into the series, they tactically outplayed the Suns from the very first quarter of the game, and Chris Paul getting into foul troubles very early before he eventually fouled-out with the game still within reach. Doncic carries the entire team effortlessly and he doesn't need to do all the scoring by himself when they are able to knock down shots easily.

I don't know what to make of this series now, but Dallas stand more than half a chance to win the series from what I've seen in the last two games.

The Dallas Mavericks really deserved to get some credits for making the heaviest team this season struggle, we already thought that they are already finish in the first two games but they bounced back and tied the series now. Luca and Jalen have adjusted on the Suns strategy that's why they are now starting to threaten the Suns position to move into the next round, well see later what would be the result.

[Japinat]

That's what happens when Jalen Brunson just does his Jalen Brunson thing. He is one of the keys to why the Mavericks beats the Utah Jazz in the first round of the playoffs but just become silent in Games 1 and 2 against the Phoenix Suns this second round.

Luka Doncic needs this help from his teammates as while he is making big productions, his teammates should also put some effort to help the team win, not just by points but for other aspects as well like good communication, help defense, and many more.

The series is now 2-2.

You've got to give Dallas Mavericks some huge credits for getting back into the series, they tactically outplayed the Suns from the very first quarter of the game, and Chris Paul getting into foul troubles very early before he eventually fouled-out with the game still within reach. Doncic carries the entire team effortlessly and he doesn't need to do all the scoring by himself when they are able to knock down shots easily.

I don't know what to make of this series now, but Dallas stand more than half a chance to win the series from what I've seen in the last two games.

The Dallas Mavericks really deserved to get some credits for making the heaviest team this season struggle, we already thought that they are already finish in the first two games but they bounced back and tied the series now. Luca and Jalen have adjusted on the Suns strategy that's why they are now starting to threaten the Suns position to move into the next round, well see later what would be the result.

This has become a tough series, Dallas were able to even the series, that only tells they are capable of beating the Suns, and with CP3 struggles in the last 2 games, if he will not be able to have a good game in game 5, then most likel Dallas will upset the home team and lead the series.

[Hypnosis00]

then most likel Dallas will upset the home team and lead the series.

It's possible and I like the fact that Dallas are still an underdog now where most of the bets are only the Suns. I know Suns will try to take the lead but Dallas have figured out how to win, so most likely if Suns will win, Dallas will cover the handicap, my bet would be Dallas +6.5.

[ralle14]

It's possible and I like the fact that Dallas are still an underdog now where most of the bets are only the Suns. I know Suns will try to take the lead but Dallas have figured out how to win, so most likely if Suns will win, Dallas will cover the handicap, my bet would be Dallas +6.5.

I'm leaning the other way around as I think it'll be difficult for the Mavs to replicate the same performance on the road and 6 points might seem a lot but now's the time for the Suns to bounce back at home. Also, all of the winning teams in the last 4 games have covered the spread so i'm hoping for a similar outcome where the Suns will cover once more and then the Mavs will continue to fall short on the road.

[Bttzed03]

It's looking like a blowout for the Suns right now and even +6.5 for Mavs might not cover it. I didn't expect the home team to pull away in the third quarter and I'm pretty sure they will protect this lead until the end. What's even more dangerous for the Mavs is CP3 not taking many shots so far but with eight assists already.

[Harkorede]

It's looking like a blowout for the Suns right now and even +6.5 for Mavs might not cover it. I didn't expect the home team to pull away in the third quarter and I'm pretty sure they will protect this lead until the end. What's even more dangerous for the Mavs is CP3 not taking many shots so far but with eight assists already.

A 30 points difference win pulled up by the Suns is a really performance, Monty Williams made some adjustments to his team today and decide to play Biyombo as the time as the 2nd option Center for Ayton and Shamet had his minutes increased significantly too, to say the least all the Phoenix Suns bench today were really impressive and played an important role in the win.

We've headed back to Dallas for Game 6, and this could be another game 7 series as both teams have won all games at their respective home court, that would be nice though.

[Oasisman]

It's looking like a blowout for the Suns right now and even +6.5 for Mavs might not cover it. I didn't expect the home team to pull away in the third quarter and I'm pretty sure they will protect this lead until the end. What's even more dangerous for the Mavs is CP3 not taking many shots so far but with eight assists already.

I also thought the Mavs would able to sustain the lead and Suns lead closer to just how much was the point spread, but a sudden Suns burst in the 3rd quarter that lets the deficit ballooned into 15 points.
This series might end on game 6, but It would be better If we can see a tight game 7 between these 2 teams.

[Dave1]

It's looking like a blowout for the Suns right now and even +6.5 for Mavs might not cover it. I didn't expect the home team to pull away in the third quarter and I'm pretty sure they will protect this lead until the end. What's even more dangerous for the Mavs is CP3 not taking many shots so far but with eight assists already.

I also thought the Mavs would able to sustain the lead and Suns lead closer to just how much was the point spread, but a sudden Suns burst in the 3rd quarter that lets the deficit ballooned into 15 points.
This series might end on game 6, but It would be better If we can see a tight game 7 between these 2 teams.

Yeah, the Suns went on a run on the 3rd quarter 10-0 run and that was enough to sustain their lead and never look back.

Of course we would love to see a game 7, but the Suns doesn't want to give the Mavs the momentum and if given the chance, will love to close out the series next game. I'm expecting a very competitive game 6.

[OgNasty]

Seems like the Suns are ready to move to the next round.  Luka got a little help here and there this series, but it's still pretty clear that without a dominant second scorer this team is going to struggle in the postseason.  The next game should be a good one as Dallas has their backs to the wall, but I think they're just overmatched.  I'm expecting a Suns vs Warriors Western Conference Finals, and with the Warriors healthy (more or less) this year, we'll likely see the series we should have seen last year.  That matchup will probably be the best of the postseason unless we get a Bucks/Warriors Finals matchup, which right now seems more likely than not.

[Hypnosis00]

Seems like the Suns are ready to move to the next round.  Luka got a little help here and there this series, but it's still pretty clear that without a dominant second scorer this team is going to struggle in the postseason.  The next game should be a good one as Dallas has their backs to the wall, but I think they're just overmatched.  I'm expecting a Suns vs Warriors Western Conference Finals, and with the Warriors healthy (more or less) this year, we'll likely see the series we should have seen last year.  That matchup will probably be the best of the postseason unless we get a Bucks/Warriors Finals matchup, which right now seems more likely than not.

I think we will see a game 7 here, both teams are winning on their home court dominantly, and if the trend will continue, then most likely Suns will win in game 7. CP3 is not as good as he was in the 1st 2 games, but Suns still go the win, thanks to Booker, he carried the team.

[Coin_trader]

Seems like the Suns are ready to move to the next round.  Luka got a little help here and there this series, but it's still pretty clear that without a dominant second scorer this team is going to struggle in the postseason.  The next game should be a good one as Dallas has their backs to the wall, but I think they're just overmatched.  I'm expecting a Suns vs Warriors Western Conference Finals, and with the Warriors healthy (more or less) this year, we'll likely see the series we should have seen last year.  That matchup will probably be the best of the postseason unless we get a Bucks/Warriors Finals matchup, which right now seems more likely than not.

The pressure is always on Luka since his team mates is very inconsistent on scoring. It's good that Brunson finally helping Luka but in exchange was the rest of the team is playing very awful on Suns home court. Maybe we can see some do or die game once the game fly back to Dallas since Mavs is strong when they have there home support. I notice how Ayton come bqck strong on this game. Suns is very strong when Ayton finally giving some contribution in offence and defence.