Why the Dallas Mavericks Struggled Against the OKC Thunder, Luka Doncic Doubles | Mavs Podcast
The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough loss against the OKC Thunder, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving struggling to find their rhythm. Despite the efforts of the Mavs, including Klay Thompson’s solid performance, the team couldn’t overcome the Thunder’s athleticism and defensive prowess. This episode dives into the challenges faced by the Dallas Mavericks, analyzing the impact of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the rest of the team in this NBA matchup.
Join Nick Angstadt and guest Slightly Biased as they break down the game, discussing the performances of players like Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, and Naji Marshall. The hosts also explore the strategic adjustments needed for the Mavs to improve in future games. With insights into the NBA landscape, this episode is a must-listen for fans of the Dallas Mavericks and basketball enthusiasts alike.
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38 Comments
What's 1 reason the Mavs lost to the Thunder?
I'm not over reacting to this. I still think the Mavs can take down OKC if they meet again in the Playoffs. HOWEVER, as a fan of Luka I hate to say that this season, Shai is much better than him.
May I know what will happen next if they play against the loser team between gsw and rockets?
Mavs organisation was the absolute worse thing that could happen to Luka. Just leave at any cost, they are psyoping him into losing all confidence, hes like a playoff Blake Griffin
Knicks being third feels like a joke. I feel like they are just not that good
One reason? Turnovers, free throws, points off turnovers, defensive rebounds, no PJ, Luka couldn't get going. What you mean one reason?
Shai is definitely better than Luka atp. I hate to admit but Luka shows no effort
The game brought back memories of NBA finals. Nothing was working tonight. Mavs were too soft for Thunders and would need two PJs to compete.
Team cannot afford below avg Luka and Kyrie at the same time. They better find new ways (off screen 3s, 30 footers etc.) to score if they cannot even get the shots off. It would take 5-6 such creative buckets for defense to loosen up and rethink their plan and then allowing easier baskets.
🦝🦝
Need more defence and athleticism
Too many turnovers.
And OKC was ridiculously hot all game.
Nothing you can do about it.
Gafford & 2 1sts for Herb Jones?
There will be another road game in OKC next month
this show is so good at making a bad loss feel better. Mavs will be alright finally losing a game after weeks, even if they collectively stunk it up
Bring back AJ
Lukas MVP case is now closed, SGA is better than him. FAT BOI got clamped
A game like this is affordable at this point of the season. Full energy on bouncing back now.
We already know from earlier this season, we just need PJ. Not really worried about this game, losing to the best team in the west without a key rotational piece isn't very concerning imo.
Only positive for me in this game is Naji returning, and OMax giving quality play in meaningful minutes.
Playing fast is not always the best strategy. With so many TO…
I'm affraid Luka has passed his prime. Tell Luka he is losing his fans the way he is playing.
Playing better competition
More than half NBA is garbage
Easy to see Mavs
Not getting same success
Trade MAXI AND SOMEBODY WE NEED JIMMY BUTLER
Drove to the game tonight, Luka felt low energy personally being there. Also their crowd booed Luka the entire game, their stadium being smaller really makes the atmosphere hostile a lot like a college game.
Dirty Dort is always allowed to play football on Doncic for some reason 😂
Mavs are cooked. They will give Luka max extention and he is washed. 76ers story in Texas.
Luka played like garbage. It's that simple. It starts and ends with the main guy. Shai showed up and Luka didn't. He is not himself this year and he really needs to get his act together. Lead the damn team by example.
No Josh giddey to pick on and out rebound them run back the playoffs with Chet and pj back Okc in 4
It seems like top teams found a solution for Luka. I am watching Luka from his 16 years old first Real steps and you can see this defense in Europe. You play very very aggressively close on him from the beginning and double team him and make him do stupid childish shots and then his head collapses into talking to referees and frustration and it is too late. The problem is in high pressure games where his head goes into "I need to shot and play on my own" mode and then it is over for the team. And he has no coach that will slap him since he is a 300M superstar. So no title for him this year, unless Irving goes crazy, but the problem is that Luka will not allow it. But OK, we will watch some good games till the end of the year and that is something too. I guess this Butler would really maybe be able to brake this behavior, but that would cost them most probably one of the twin towers and Klay, plus who knows what.
Vibe check?
they did not take good care of the ball..and rebound.. that caruso steal and pass to joe, hartenstein offensive rebound and dunk infront two mavz player killed the momentum it’s like they don’t have energy to react. we came soft with this game.. good thing theres still a lot of games.. and hopefully this is the start of omax..let’s go mavz..
1. You have to understand that the Mavs don't have to play until next Thursday 12/19.
2. Maybe it was an orchestrated loss for health.
3. I think Kidd was sizing them up.
4. Also, they couldn't miss.
*Turnovers (and points allowed off of turnovers) + rebounding (offensive rebounds and second chance points) + Luka’s poor shooting (and interesting officiating) = L
Shai was extremely Hot plus don’t forget he gets to the dam line every time someone breathes
Luka was plain bad. He didn’t look like he was in it at all, looked like he gave up.
Thunder Up⚡️🐶
Clearly u see the problem, defense, hight, real PFs & Centers…but all u guys want for this team is more 6 foot guards
Be careful a lot of OKC fans lurking here for some reason. They were nowhere to be found after losing to Mavs last year. They like to talk shit when they up 😂