JJ Redick: Mavs will absolutely not win this series vs. the Warriors | First Take

The First Take crew debate whether the Dallas Mavericks can knock off the Golden State Warriors.
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[@ramelnotramel]

Keep that same energy JJ

[@jm18803]

Dubs in 5

[@argc]

He giving credit to the mavs tho

[@nickpryme]

tell me u only read the title without telling me u only read the title

[@aryan-mj4yp]

Y'all just reading the title and not watching the video

[@wendigosdfgwsedrf1297]

@@jm18803 Mavs in 4

[@lolwtf9267]

This reminds of the 2011 Dirk run where they picked the opposite team from the 1st round 🙃

[@Allstarxman7]

Stfu and cry bout it

[@lazym91]

Warriors in 5

[@SnoreBearz]

@@lazym91 warriors in 1

[@duprebushnell2488]

its ironic because Charles Barkley was the only one picking the Mavs to win it all that year...i remember it very vividly

[@eric1331]

Warriors in 6

[@veprooto]

The Suns were the worst matchup nightmare for the Mavs because of Ayton and they still won. Since Embiid, Giannis and Jokic have all been eliminated I believe the Mavs could take on anyone with their small ball lineup.

[@TheOneKeyToLife]

Great point.

[@rjohnson1183]

Facts.

[@TheBarrier]

But they’re going against one of the better teams in terms of small ball lineups in Golden State so it’s a good matchup

[@bandoogiemanz]

Ayton? Please don't put that dude in the same sentence as those other guys.

[@lucky889s9]

Mavs don't have enough firepower. It's mavs defense that's question able. How you gonna defend splash triplets, and wiggins and green, looney? Otto porter, lee, moody are no slouch. Plus GP2 might be back.

[@Mrjjoseph1997]

I love this idea that Lebron was “the lone player getting his” in that series in 2016, because I remember Kyrie Irving torching us the last 3 games of that series. It’s crazy how people change details to match their arguement…

[@perillivolcomha]

Amen

[@wecanjump7512]

Kyrie was the guy who took the shots late in the shot clock and in the 4th quarter. He broke the Warriors back

[@gv4832]

Kevin love. Kyrie. Tristan Thompson. Iman Shumpert. JR Smith…..life was so hard for LeBron on that team.

[@dejanmaric3609]

When people talk about LBJ carry. I feel like Irving and prime Kevin Love are like "Whaatt??? .. he had 2 all star player to support him. And lets not forgot Smith who has won once 6th man of the year.

[@Gizbo1328]

It's funny because your kodak meme is the exact face I made when he said that lol. Kyrie hits the game winner in GS in game 7 but nobody cares about that. It's mad weird.

[@BootsandUtes]

Some analysts are forgetting that the Warriors are a much better team than their seeding due to their injuries and the experimental rotations. So while the Mavericks are an outstanding team -- especially after trading Porzingis -- the Warriors are just much better.

[@tribalypredisposed]

All of the analysts are forgetting that the Mavs have been playing small ball since mid February and the Warriors and Kerr invented it and have been doing it since 2014. Guess which team will be better at playing small ball?

[@mrjayfoggy]

Big dude really said the 2016 Cavs were led by one dominant player comparing it to Luka and the Mavs. Bruh if Luka had prime KLove and Kyrie they'd be favorites stfu.

[@TheDonkeyFLOPPER]

as a mavericks fan, the suns were the only team I thought they couldn't beat and they handled business Luka is constantly playing up to the challenge and of course he's gonna score points but people are failing to mention how good he makes everyone else around him There's no reason to not believe this mavs team can win the series they are playing with grit and confidence I haven't seen in this franchise since that 2014 first round against the spurs

[@jonl5905]

The suns are weak. I’m not intimidated by them at all.

[@kamuswar184]

@@jonl5905 easy to say that after they lost. Before they lost they were the favourites alongside the Bucks to win the title... So ye, before the series and the loss to the Mavs everyone was scared of them and the 64 wins tells you why

[@JohnWickPotter]

People forget about that 2014 playoff matchup when we took the spurs to seven games where I think no other team took them to even 6.

[@mastercrossoverreturns]

Bro we got to many weapons 🛑 playing

[@RobbinHoods]

@@kamuswar184 The suns had not been the betting favorite since the 3rd game of the playoffs (they were trash against the pelicans b4 they were trash against the mavs). Regular season and playoffs combined the Suns finished 9-11 in their last 20 games.

[@mauricemegginson3625]

As a mavs fan I'm happy for my boyz even If we don't win this series I'm still proud of my mavs but let me say this people was just saying before the playoffs that they don't think the warriors can win the ship how they fell down as far as seeding close to the end of the season and when they got blown out by Memphis they said the samething so i don't understand, some people making it seem like we don't stand a chance against the warriors stop it please Let's Go Mavs

[@gmelch4328]

bro as a Lakers guy (actually i stopped watching when LBJ joined and ring chased), i’m rooting for the Mavs… i love that everyone forgets to mention how GS escaped the last series… and the regular season the Mavs held their own. hope JJ Reddick is “absolutely” wrong…

[@mauricemegginson3625]

@@gmelch4328 right bro don't get me wrong golden state is a very good team but so are we but like you said they definitely escaped last series against Memphis

[@crillz9660]

mavs fan here as well, im extremely proud of this team no matter what happens this series, and i still believe in our boys!

[@mauricemegginson3625]

@@crillz9660 let's go MavsNation ok kool I have a mavs with me👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💯💯💯💯

[@2019_NBA_CHAMPS]

Not even a Mavs fan and they absolutely can win this series. Warriors have all types of weaknesses and Memphis exposed them at the rim and close to the basket. All y’all going for the fav pick are in for another surprise! Mavs playing with house money! No pressure.

[@Teddy-ux9sl]

I hate the notion that it’s always “Luka vs (Team)” or “Luka and the others” instead of the MAVERICKS. Luka is great and it’s his team, but everybody on that team played with purpose against the Suns and they won. This type of disrespect is cool, though. It’s only motivation for the Mavs

[@vernpascal1531]

The Mavs have a very good team and had a real good year. I think most people like myself thought The Suns had a better team and would win. We'll see one game doesn't mean anything,but I don't see Lightning Striking Twice.

[@NIREV]

EZ SWEEP for the Warriors lol

[@mj23allday247]

As a Mavs fan, I like this, because they thrive when people underestimate them.

[@thenigeriantrain]

Lol everyone is saying mavs are winning lol and some betting site rates us last to the finals. The warriors are the underdog’s apparently

[@rage2637]

Sadly the Warrior's team isn't underestimating the Mavs

[@SF48292]

You think just luka will defeat Wiggins poole klay and curry? not a chance. they will do the same thing they did to the nuggets.

[@Spider-ho6xp]

@@SF48292 No, but Luka, Dinwiddie, Brunson and the whole team can beat them. Just wait and see.

[@edwardsudler9116]

They weren't underestimated everyone hyped them up the Pels showed that a younger team could expose them and going for the best record took they're legs out

[@fcortez21]

They'll eventually put some respect Mavs basketball. Always being counted out and ignoring the incredible level they're playing at has only made winning that much more satisfying. Let's go Mavs!

[@Nick_MyName]

they did in the vid u complaining just to complain

[@reckon7457]

Nobody in the GSW line up can hunt Luka in defense they don't have that heavy iso player that can hunt in switches and cook. GSW will play tons of ball screens for Curry and Klay. But when Luka catches Curry on defense goodluck.

[@danshowlund]

How boring must your life be to post that. You obviously didn’t watch the video.

[@charlesg7926]

I’m not necessarily a Mavs fan, I just love watching a white guy kick the ever loving sh*t out of the rest of the NBA 😂

[@jonl5905]

You need a competitive roster and you simply don’t have one. Sorry.

[@georgem.7966]

I understand that these analysts have to make the show interesting by throwing controversial statements out there. But please stop talking about Luka Dončić like an ordinary rookie whose career started when he entered the NBA. What the NBA calls "hostile environment" and "high pressure situations", for Luka, that's like a walk in the park compared to the crowds and fan abuse he faced while in Europe. Name him the best player in the Dallas-GSW series and no one can blame you. If his supporting cast show up, GSW is not only in big trouble, they also might lose the series. Dallas' hunger to win is severely underestimated and I think a lot of people are about to be surprised or even shocked about the outcome of the WCF.

[@mclovin2k12]

PREACH‼️‼️‼️ I don't think they hear you bro!

[@nonamelegend_vapor]

Will this series be a changing of the guard? One can only hope

[@andybardo7489]

@@nonamelegend_vapor nope. Not yet. Warriors in 6.

[@BryanDavilaTv]

The Mavericks won the season series too.

[@joetrevino1607]

@@BryanDavilaTv and we won two without Luka and the only one we lost also no Luka

[@adammich01]

Right now it's hard for me to pick against Dallas. They just blew out the best team in the league, Luka is playing the best basketball in the playoffs, and Luka has some help right now that he can rely on. The Warriors are good and can definitely win but right now I'm picking Dallas until I see their momentum slow down

[@danielpreseley2921]

They were never the best team in the league. The warriors been hurt all year and just needed to get in healthy. But should be a great series

[@NuLORD66]

tired of talking about luka, dude is the lamest basketball player I've e eveR seen it's making the sport dull for me

[@fartacusxd6598]

@@NuLORD66 you clearly only see this sport as a dunking contest then. as a fan or not everyone can appreciate his game sense and iq for basketball

[@NuLORD66]

@@fartacusxd6598 luka is BORING I mean he's boring to wat h even more than Gianni's dude just some overweight tubby with lame accent and he's a horrible superstar

[@precisism1804]

Except the Suns weren’t the best team in the league, it’s been GS or Boston all along.

[@douglasmarshall9352]

Calling professional players “others” is both hilarious and disrespectful in the same breath

[@tobyk756]

I agree. However, don't you think the superior superstardom of Luka is the reason why even though great players like brunson and dinwiddie are called others?

[@Prince36300]

Fr, the term came from Shaq so no surprise there

[@Prince36300]

​@@tobyk756 Doesn't make it any less dumb and lazy. Out of millions who play, thousands who try to go pro these are the 500 guys who made it. Put a little respect on their name

[@mrk6770]

It’s cause they’re not consistent. No one says Tatum and the others because his squad show up mostly every game.

[@NuLORD66]

tired of talking about luka, dude is the lamest basketball player I've e eveR seen it's making the sport dull for me

[@kerryrivers9869]

I love how everyone is picking everyone the Mavs play. Even our own radio stations have been picking other teams in these playoffs. I could see it if we were a 7th or 8th seed but our team plays defense and can score with anyone.

[@LeChina]

I love it, more bulletin board material for our dudes

[@dhruvkilaru2265]

and we have the best player left in the playoffs

[@MAD-kr5pn]

Aprt from Stephen A, pat bev and Jj, everbody else is picking the mavs.

[@auntiez4917]

That's great! Let them pick the other teams. That's less pressure on the Mavs and they can play freely with house money!

[@shivmirani748]

Can you blame anyone though? The suns had the best record in the NBA and the warriors are special. Most people had the mavericks beating the jazz tho.

[@dominicdiorio4419]

The Mavs will be consistently underrated until they win it all. If you’re a Mavs fan, this is nothing new. Fine with us.

[@lesternomo6578]

fr man its tiring, like I see the exact same energy from warriors fans as suns fans had when it comes to this series. they gon learn

[@NuLORD66]

tired of talking about luka, dude is the lamest basketball player I've e eveR seen it's making the sport dull for me

[@lesternomo6578]

@@NuLORD66 no one cares

[@NuLORD66]

@@lesternomo6578 yet u respond loser?

[@metalisandman]

Our Mavs have been counted out many times even in the past. Yes this is nothing new.

[@psychotropnilachtan8869]

Keep underestimating Mavs. Thats exactly where they wanna be.

[@coreyhansen9711]

@murdanem Your pettiness will come back to bite you

[@wendigosdfgwsedrf1297]

@murdanem Mavs will smoke your fluke team in 5 or 6 games and when they do i will come back here to claim your soul! Do not delete your comment

[@SkeetWeezy]

Them being the underdog isn’t gonna make them play better lmao hate it when guys say this.

[@AdolphSaxOfficial]

@@SkeetWeezy that actually played a huge factor in gm 7 vs the Sons. Ever wonder why that's the only home game where Phoenix not only lost but got blown out?? They knew Dallas was the underdog and had nothing to lose. They knew they had fucked up even letting Luka get to a gm 7. That's why it only took 1 good run from the Mavs for them boys to crumble under the pressure.

[@chiron4352]

Exactly keep underestimating Mavs with a Great Coach

[@pyrointhebay9616]

Allow me to remind you all, before this season. Luka had made the playoffs twice. He lost in the first round both years but who did he face? He face kawhi Leonard and paul Georgie’s who at the time were the best duo defenders on a team an luka took him to game 7 twice. If kawhi an george struggled to guard him, who gonna stop him on the warriors? Luka gonna slow that game down

[@sulwhale3171]

6 in 2020-

[@yayarea5109]

I think we can all agree Luka gonna get his thats for sure...strategically and skillfully ...meaning Luka skillful enough to get it regardless and strategically warriors always take the role players out and let the superstar get his....so now the star is carrying the load on offense and then have to chase the splash trio's around on defense ..the energy spent is different with the warriors.... Dallas likes to play small ball....so warriors death lineup can also be on the court longer because dubs don't have to worry about big man with post game.....gonna be an exciting series for sure.

[@cursin]

We’ll see

[@realler1236]

@@cursin tomorrow

[@luhevanfr]

wiggins and draymond

[@blakeb8981]

Dallas vs Utah: “mavs won’t win a game without Luka” “Utah wins this series without Luka healthy” Dallas vs Phoenix: “suns in 4,5,6,7” “Dallas has no chance” Dallas vs Golden state: “Lets doubt them again” Are they gonna learn their lesson??

[@shottakidd2]

Everyone said the same thing about the Warriors, they would struggle against Denver and they would lose to Memphis yet here we are. Gonna be a good series.

[@chowflare4366]

What is the lesson to learn?

[@kaipeng4034]

@@chowflare4366 nothing... absolutely nothing

[@ducebigga9618]

No lie these are the first mfs I heard that picked the warriors lol the world is on Luka & the gang lol

[@MegaOrr]

when Dallas loses I hope you learn your lesson

[@anthonydelatorre1217]

I believe the warriors will win, but of course the Mavs could beat them. We're down to the last 4, anyone could beat anyone at this point, and it wouldn't be that surprising.

[@P31B]

Same. And the mavs have looked better in the playoffs thus far

[@stopcampin4097]

Mavs in 5

[@minari1347]

@@stopcampin4097 Mavs in 6

[@Uniquelyuzi]

But you have remember Luka can't do it all himself, take Luka off this mavs team they would get swept let's be honest right but Luka contributes well and is a team player and will get everyone involve

[@billr5842]

The Warriors beat the Grizzlies which is a far tougher challenge than the Mavericks. If the Warriors play like they did in game 4, itll be a quick series. The warriors lose when they accumulate turnovers and get sloppy. Playing grizzlies was hopefully a good wakeup call because there were some ugly games.

[@bricetriplett759]

the Warriors struggled with the Grizzlies without Ja Morant. the Mavs can 100% win this series. I don't expect them to, but its totally possible

[@EyeBelieveSo]

They struggled because Kerr didn’t coach those games

[@stinkosm]

No kerr, no payton, no ja (makes wolves better).

[@tylerskeen8091]

GSW will smoke them in 6. 🐸☕️

[@kachryst8498]

Kerr didn't coach them + the grizzlies are better without ja, and i fw ja heavy

[@northside4767]

Grizzlies went 1-2 with Ja and 1-2 without him

[@ThePatman1980]

In 2020, the 5th seed Heat made the Finals. In 2021, both 1st seeds in the Jazz and Sixers got eliminated in the 2nd round by the (4) Clippers and (5) Hawks. This year, it's the Suns. We've been getting 1st seed impostors as of late.

[@blikketty77]

Teams that went to the finals and lost the year before coming back as a 1 seed and then losing in the conf semis or finals is a tale old as time.

[@blikketty77]

@Midnight Movie Man Never attribute to conspiracy that which can be explained by simple human stupidity or laziness.

[@GothPaoki]

Let's not forget Isaiah thomas 1st seed Celtics probably the worst 1st seed to come out of east.

[@thatguyjimbo1834]

@@GothPaoki 2018 raptors ? 2015 hawks ?

[@firedragonastos54]

I honestly think more of the league as a whole is talented than a used to be and seeds are closer to eachother in talent than you think. I think it’s more about matchups, and coaching scheme

[@danielatkins4111]

This video should be titled, "3 People Angrily Agreeing with Each Other"

[@asapant4452]

JJ is right , luka cant beat them by himself but with his team stepping up every game this series then they can definitely head to the finals

[@ThePatman1980]

People tend to forget that in 2018, Bucks were just a 7th seed. Lost to Boston in the 1st round in 7 games. Fired Kidd. Won 60 games with Coach Bud the following year and reached the ECF. The Warriors were only a 6th seed in 2014.

[@NuLORD66]

tired of talking about luka, dude is the lamest basketball player I've e eveR seen it's making the sport dull for me

[@seaeff6428]

@@NuLORD66 what?

[@babon9697]

@@NuLORD66 gtfo here then

[@Joncall99]

@@NuLORD66 you’re reaching

[@NuLORD66]

@@seaeff6428 he's lame, boring a d his accent sucks he's lame

[@Marq_16]

Y’all knocked off the Mavs since the jazz series 😂

[@EduSanjuan777]

@Midnight Movie Man And look who is wright now.

[@TheGibsond10]

Yall will win at most 2 games

[@williamgray9692]

@Midnight Movie Man when nick wright is right, boy is he right 🤣🤣

[@EduSanjuan777]

@@TheGibsond10 Yo know how many corn suckers like you are enjoying holidays now after talking smack about Dallas ability to do anything against the moons ?

[@danvillalba5779]

I can’t believe JJ is making me watch ESPN again.

[@psychotropnilachtan8869]

Sellout

[@Real-cf1ps]

Thank you been a jj fan since his Duke days legend 3 point in college baller

[@alonzowatchesvids]

Id say GS in 6 to be fair. Mavs HAVE a chance but I dnt believe Steph/ Klay/ Poole and company are gonna struggle like CP3/ Booker. GS has championship focus, the Suns was arrogant like theyve done something.

[@TheSwagIsBack]

Correct.

[@nonamelegend_vapor]

Luka will show up, for sure. He’s seasoned in pressure situations. Just gotta make sure the rest of the crew feeds on that and doesn’t wilt

[@onepiece6529]

Suns act like they were the 2021 NBA champions beating injury plague teams in the playoffs. Remember Lakers in 2008? They weren't acting arrogant like they won something in 2009 and the Lakers won that chip in 09. What about Miami in 2011 ? They did act arrogant but in 2012 they werent acting a6rrogant and they were on a mission won the chip in 2012.

[@keeqho9528]

No center. Mavs are gonna eat in the paint. Golden State also hasn’t played anyone who takes care of the ball and forces turnovers like the Mavs. Mavs in 6-7.

[@richintech8577]

@@keeqho9528 they played against the Grizzlies who are better at forcing turnovers than the Mavs lol. Tell me you dont watch games without telling me.

[@ThePatman1980]

Next year, there will probably be some random team that comes out of nowhere. We had it with the Grizz this season and the Hawks last year. Might be Minny or Cleveland improving immensely. Denver should also be much better.

[@rasiel957]

its gonna be New Orleans if Zion is back and healthy.

[@mitchgetrich]

The Pelicans when Zion comes back gonna be a top 5 team in the West

[@macs4494]

Jason Kidd outcoached the Suns… it won’t be that easy with Kerr and staff. Warriors with lots of firepower, endurance for fast pace, championship experience & grit. GSW for the win.

[@sirineuantonio1622]

JJ is an amazing analyst, he comes with great points and listens and agrees with logical thoughts as d ones Swagu came up with......

[@kuruptzZz]

The key for the warriors is wearing down doncic...involving him in pick and roll defense, setting hard screens, fouling him. Do NOT let doncic rest. It's just like with curry. Eventually, doncic will get more and more frustrated and force bad shots and plays

[@tanyatimms2951]

If that is true why did he score 42 points? I know they lost.

[@C_ia_R]

One of my favorite finals to watch was the Mavs Vs Heat finals back in the day. Hopefully we get a repeat

[@mxgreg222]

First off I'm a Curry fan, although I enjoy watching Luka play. I'm looking forward to this matchup either way. My only issue with Luka is the number of calls he gets at home, specifically when he's not playing well. The NBA seems to be against allowing the Warriors to move forward. Warriors have been looking tired. I'm not sure if that was the 10+ to 1 calls favoring the Grizz or if there are injuries. Luka's was looking energized for a star in the postseason the last game. Curry has been looking tired. Somehow I think it will come down to team basketball and scoring buckets. Hopefully, the whistle isn't too lopsided.

[@jwatson181]

Rematch the games

[@johncarolina4950]

Lmao at a Warriors fan thinking the league is against them

[@Brsrafal]

I think it's opposite he gets hammered every time he drive most times no call if that was lebron or harden or cury

[@ThePatman1980]

For the media and for TV ratings, GS-Boston is also the most ideal. You get SF vs. Boston which is Iike 49ers vs. Patriots or Giants vs. Red Sox. Teams with 23 NBA championships combined and large fanbases.

[@samsmith8086]

You hit the nail on the head brother

[@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381]

Yeah refs will help the warriors

[@clarknebres7913]

Suns were the Mavs worst matchup yet they won…

[@northside4767]

How were they the worst matchup?

[@shaketin]

Yup and the Warriors are the mavs best matchup. Let’s see what happens

[@yuliangeorgiev]

@@northside4767 they lost 9 times in a row against the Suns.

[@ante6866]

@@northside4767 mavs hadnt beat suns since 2019, and they had no center to match up against ayton.

[@patrickastumpf]

@@yuliangeorgiev The Suns dominated them the past two years as well. The Mavs have played the Warriors well this season. It's a good matchup for the Mavs. I say Mavs in 6.

[@johnnymyers20]

Man I love JJ's analysis

[@jordanminnix9698]

Completely devoid of logic. Mavs are the hottest team in the league. Warriors barely beat a Memphis team without Ja

[@82easyrider]

@@jordanminnix9698 so 4-2, 4-2 is barely beating. But 4-3, 4-3 is hot. 😂

[@MrKingPhact]

I'm a Nets fan and I think Luka is so great at age 23 but I just think Steph and Klay will be better overall with the surrounding cast .

[@goseeaboutagirl]

Klay has lost 2 steps on defense and only has only 1 good game per series. Draymond has 0 offense so it'll be up to steph, Poole and Wiggins for the most part. Also no one can guard Luka

[@jawick5150]

@@goseeaboutagirl so … let luka do his thing the first 3 games & they’re still down 0-3

[@NIREV]

@@goseeaboutagirl 3-0 tho lol

[@kevinklampe2350]

panel just gave me chills. J Kidd Def is an X Factor in Series, Even from bench.

[@fatslav7712]

Its so strange how confident people can be with their picks. While I still think the warriors are favorites, making definitive statements is not a good idea. Nobody thought the mavs would beat the suns, yet here we are. Anything can happen, plus the warriors were good against the grizzlies but they also showed they arent perfect and like any team they have some holes in their game.

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Yeah, if they can beat the Suns they can definitely beat the warriors. I honestly did not see the Warriors beating the Suns in what I thought would be the Western conference final. If the mavs beat the Suns who would've beaten the Warriors, the mavs can beat the warriors

[@c.p.8415]

@@tyrellcobb4665 Still think so

[@tyrellcobb4665]

@@c.p.8415 Yes.

[@c.p.8415]

@@tyrellcobb4665 I'll be back after a few more games.

[@tyrellcobb4665]

@@c.p.8415 Ok dawg, I'll remind you

[@jjason9289]

One thing I know is that steph, klay and draymond sure won’t fold the way cp3, booker, and ayton did fully healthy. So if mavs take the series, which I can see happening, they will have to TAKE it from the gsw core.

[@Rvainlefty]

THIS MATCHUP GON BE LIT

[@TheMarc477]

It will be a fight for sure it’s gonna be exciting, but it will be about which team can show up hot consistently. If Steph and klay come hot 3 out six games it will be hard for mavs

[@EyeBelieveSo]

He’s right, Luka can’t do it by himself. The suns are overrated and CP3 is just like Harden when it comes to the post season, plus Booker is showing his true colors. Warriors are a beast and Steph is not to be slept on.

[@SirJorge.]

Steph is overrated tho 🤣 he ain’t gonna average 30

[@user-oe4wr9tn2n]

@@SirJorge. Curry is scoring 27 points on 60%TS(higher than Luca or Tatum) while playing just 33 minutes. You are telling me he cant?

[@NIREV]

@@SirJorge. U Right, he's averaging 28 PPG against the mavs so far but the Mavs are bout to get swept🤣

[@Mavericks1995]

Stephen A.: "We all know Marcus is a bit biased when it comes to the Mavs". Well, we could say the same about you, just in a negative way.

[@derpderpy818]

Dude said he'd pick Booker over Doncic LOL

[@justinm412]

Pulling for the Mavs, but regardless of the outcome, this is going to be an awesome series! Been waiting for today for what feels like forever!! 🙌

[@linusoppenheimer9248]

i feel like the mavs have a chance just due to how they play. the warriors work best when they can get out and run and create a lot of shots for steph and klay, who have both been less efficient this year. the grizzlies like to play this way, but no matter how fast you play and how good you are in transition, if you try to play that way you aren’t beating the warriors (for example, look at the 2018 rockets). however, the mavs are a team that like to play slow - they are statistically one of if not the slowest team in the league - and like to get set into their offense more solidly as they play. this slower pace of play means that unless the warriors really sharpen up their d (which definitely can happen, but klay especially has been looking a step slow on defense post injury) to force a bunch of turnovers, this drastically decreases the amounts of shots the dubs can put up. not to mention the mavs don’t have to really account for size like with deandre ayton and the suns. overall people said the mavs winning against the suns was almost impossible, and while i’m not saying they will win this series, i think it’ll be at least closer then a lot of people believe

[@sleazyneezy]

That’s exactly how the mavs beat the jazz and the suns, by slowing the game down. Look at the numbers for both teams and they shot way less shots than the regular season

[@ssj-rose4572]

There’s a vintage Spencer’s now ?

[@nickbh15]

Lmao that’s how bad he’s been that one good game and u gotta harp back to the oldern days of 2 years ago 💀

[@gregkleinfall1901]

The fact that SAS picks the Warriors makes me feel so much better about the Mavs chances.

[@labochet1]

But he always does?

[@andzc9230]

@@labochet1 have u seen his picks from 2011 absolutely zero to none

[@user-oe4wr9tn2n]

@@andzc9230 I mean Charles Barkely chose the Mavs so I mean you have an equally shitty predictor choosing your team lmao.

[@WhattheFoXPlay]

Both teams are good. IMO it will be fight between Kerr and Kidd, who is better coach who can lead the team to the W

[@AllAboutTruth]

It's going to be a battle of coaches as both teams can take the series. The difference will be in coaching.

[@dponedeep]

Keep doubting the mavs if y’all want

[@Sl4yDj]

im a warriors fan im not doubting tbh i dont even think its our year ima just sit in watch

[@killseacocks]

It really doesn't matter what the fans think as long as the Warriors don't take the Mavs lightly and keep their TOs low the Warriors will be fine. The better team will win this for sure. We will see who that team will be !!

[@cato256]

Worked out

[@danshowlund]

Headline: “Mavs will absolutely not win this series” - JJ Redick JJ Redick: “Mavs absolutely can win this series” 😒

[@thefilipinoknight6617]

Absolutely disgraceful clickbait

[@LeonEdwardsGoat]

There is nothing wrong with that statement, possibility and probability are different things.

[@danshowlund]

@@LeonEdwardsGoat if you say so. Seems to me if someone says something absolutely will not happen then they’re categorically stating it’s neither probable nor possible

[@LeonEdwardsGoat]

@@danshowlund Yea he def used that word wrong but I get what he is trying to say.

[@KameronParkesJohnson]

@@danshowlund I absolutely will not hit women and children I absolutely can hit women and children You see it makes perfect sense No clickbait or manipulation in sight Just misinterpretation galore!

[@saberterminal871]

the new favorite term of the nba media this year is "the others". i hear it on every show seemingly out of nowhere. this dude right here said it like 20 times!

[@boondockbwoy14]

ikr they aren't just "the others" they have names, the media undermines them with stating in that manner

[@uPPasalo]

Marcus Spears point on "Pace", is the best take. Luca is an old school take in this era's new up and down style that has basically eliminated the big man. One way to beat the guard heavy style is to disrupt the flow, and Dallas style can make it a dirty slow grind of a game where GSW may not be able to find rhythm to win the series.

[@jethawk1172]

I got Dallas in 7, I think mavericks can make something happen and with the coaching of kidd along with everyone knowing their role and communication. I honestly think they can take the series but it won’t be easy.

[@UnknownRaiderGuy]

Not going to happen no sir

[@nickbh15]

Hope u don’t put money on it

[@apjoseph2855]

Lol you don’t really think that

[@Amigofix]

Nah bruh

[@TheSwagIsBack]

I got Warriors but I feel it.

[@seffangelo1898]

Nice JJ! Appreciate it 👊😤

[@slimferny]

As much as me being a mavs fan our streak ends here we might just win one game but that’s it I want us to win this serious but Ian counting on it warriors got a better team but who knows Ian counting it tho

[@grr576]

Yea Please keep doubting my Mavs!!!!! Luka loves the smoke!!!! 💨

[@marshallward5284]

The suns struggled with the 10th seed pelicans who were without there best player. Suns also BLEW out the Mavs 3 times! Mavs fans need to chill. You guys are decent, but this the first time Luka has made it out of the first round. Warriors in 5 or 6

[@DroManJo]

Nah foh. Im sure you was one of them people saying utah was going to win against and thought the suns were going to win in 4.

[@DroManJo]

Also grizzlies blew out the warriors too so whats your point? You acting like this the 2016 warriors or sumn😂

[@marshallward5284]

Blew them out once. Not 3 times. I thought the jazz would win the series if Luka couldn’t play, but thought the Mavs would win if luka came back healthy. I thought suns in 7. I never really believed in the suns hype, and honestly don’t value the Mavs win as much as the media does. A 10th seed pelicans without Zion, pushed the suns to 6 games. They were a great regular season team, but vulnerable in the playoffs. Anyway, we will see what happens. I never bet against the warriors

[@marshallward5284]

Out of all the play off opponents we would least want to play I would go 1. Memphis 2, Denver 3. Dallas Luka is great. Great at offense, can be exploited on defense. After that … Brunson… Dimwiddie It’s just not a deep team. It’s a team we can cook. I’m much more concerned with Memphis size or the MVP joker The warriors feast on teams like Dallas when healthy in the playoffs

[@jawick5150]

@@DroManJo you looking like a whole clown right now

[@musaahmad1097]

Firstly for both the ECF & WCF i hope who ever wins we get to healthy teams in the finals. for the mavs to have a chance to win even in 7 they're gonna have to play like they did in game 7 against the suns in at least 3/7 games of the series, mavs should definitely put luka on steph and have 2nd player blitz him when he tries to drible past or pass the ball. mavs best shot is to wear out steph as much as they can, force it on klay, poole and wiggins to have to bear all the offensive load. klay is still the most vulnerable piece in the wariors line up.

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

This is a wait-and-see thing for me

[@MOE__]

It’s crazy I had the suns winning the west but they got smacked in game 7 I got warriors vs Celtics in the Finals Final prediction

[@piratekingluffy2243]

How u gonna have suns in finals but now dont have Mavs if they eliminated your pick😂😂😂 its okay keep doubting!! MAVS IN 6

[@kevinsinny7597]

@@piratekingluffy2243 I want the mass to win. But it won't happen . Even if Gsw struggles they know how to finish the games.

[@joyceroberts2311]

Why dudes thinking Gsw losing this series.

[@jawick5150]

@@piratekingluffy2243 didn’t age well

[@highlightsrus3755]

TBH the Grizz was more of a threat the were way more athletic and faster pace💯

[@domvieyra]

Yall fueling the fire.

[@kingmonte1459]

Every analyst had the Maverick’s not even getting out of the first round!!! Now I’m picking the Warrior’s cause that’s my squad, but I would not be surprised if the Maverick’s did defeat them in the series and advance to the NBA Finals!

[@suzanmugecha3012]

Who's here after warriors destroyed mavericks 😁😂😂😂

[@marlinesutherland5358]

I learned for the last series, I’m not counting anyone out, If the Mavs could knock out the number 1 team in the league they can definitely knock out anyone else, do I think they will? Probably not, The warriors just have too many offense threats but I will love it if they did, It time for a new winners 🙏

[@EliPreach7]

Agreed

[@user-oe4wr9tn2n]

it will be a tough series(especially if Dinwiddie plays like how he played game 7) however, the reason the suns lost was not because the Mavs played well, it was beause CP3 played terrible. He went from 23 points to 11 points when they left home.

[@leejizzle337]

I'm so soooo glad nobody is giving us a chance. Thank you ESPN. Only Nick Wright picked us way back. I love it. Motivation

[@NIREV]

3-0

[@leejizzle337]

@@NIREV so what we'll be fine in the future. We don't even have a dam center. But next year the league gotta pay

[@ebby528]

Well well well. 🤣 He wasn't lying.

[@jimmypark7406]

But that's the thing...Suns were too predictable. They only have a few offensive system. Warriors have more tricks up their sleeves. So sure, stopping Luka will be impossible, but what about everyone else? once the warriors trap everyone else, then what will Luka do then? he can't be on the floor for 48 mins for 7 games.

[@reckon7457]

GSW can't trap others it will only make it easier for Luka. But if they trap Luka they gonna be in trouble aswell, cos we know Luka gonna make the right read / pass. Luka and JB gonna feast in a small ball battle nobody stopping them, no gobert stop them and no Ayton that they need to defend. Yeah Suns too predictable that is why they better team than GSW this season.

[@andybardo7489]

@@reckon7457 you sound like you're about to be disappointed. Warriors in 6

[@reckon7457]

@@andybardo7489 Sure. I just wanna watch and enjoy the game. Let's see who gonna get hunted down.

[@johncarolina4950]

@@andybardo7489 It's not 2017 anymore

[@andybardo7489]

@@johncarolina4950 yet here we are about to win another chip. Team of the last decade no doubt.

[@thephantom6692]

Funny how a lot of people are saying people are saying the mavs are underrated. No one is doing that to the mavs it's jist that the people they've played aside Utah have been really good playoff teams Suns were in the final last year and Warriors have been to 5 finals and won 3 even though they had a two year hiatus. It's not underestimating anyone, it's stating the obvious. If the obvious doesn't happen then it doesn't

[@robertcrawford5367]

This skip Bayless?. Why do people listen to that dude, he is a master of negative attention. He looks at the he 30% from 3 Luka production in the series and paints this negative picture of Luka. How much do the pay this guy. Geesh.

[@nalulumbay]

Man, I love JJ's takes.

[@stacksondeck41]

“They can, but I got the warriors” sounds like hedging their bets to me

[@ThePatman1980]

It's too late to cover Dallas at this point. If they beat Golden State, all my wagers are dead. To be honest, I won't be shocked if Dallas pulls it off. I'm really cursed in gambling. We expect GS-Boston and it's Dallas-Miami.

[@piratekingluffy2243]

@Midnight Movie Man you are about to be one rich mofo come Mid June!!

[@richintech8577]

its GS vs Heat final.

[@drakesakaki5010]

warriors vs heat

[@antwancampbell3049]

Celtics vs warriors in the finals

[@amradzinovic4086]

It's great how those "experts" continue to underestimate Mavs.Boy,I really want Mavs to win the championship,and I am not even the fan.

[@NIREV]

Too bad they're bout to get swept now

[@wwjddtm]

See man, y'all don't always gotta be bickering and disagreeing every segment, a little brotherhood and comradery in some segments doesn't hurt. It's actually refreshing to have everyone agree on something and give their own little opinion on the matter. I could watch this show again with more of this. Warriors in 6.

[@Priceless889]

2 is my favorites. JJ and Swagu!

[@quentinthompson6133]

They forgetting about THJ . He's progressing and will return very soon.

[@jakebourns3628]

Nico had an interview on 105.3 the fan yesterday and said he doesn’t believe THJ will play these playoffs. Ofc idk how true that is and if he’s just trying to keep a trick up his sleeve

[@NIREV]

Well he ain't coming back now since the Mavs are getting swept lol

[@ghawkins816]

I think it's a silly question to begin with. 1 game separated these teams, Dallas won the season series, and Golden State has a bunch of young guys who they rely on that wasn't apart of those championship runs so this series can go either way. I think it will be decided by Klay. If he's the old Klay GSW wins. If he's the Klay he's been so far since his return I give the nod to Dallas.

[@phenomenalsaviour7803]

Klay scored 30 points last game wat you mean this far stfu

[@cato256]

Lol

[@ghawkins816]

@@cato256 lol?

[@AAL.]

this Is why I love JJ

[@Sphinctr]

6:16 Stephen A's mouth when he hears Spears 🤣

[@LAKERSVISION]

JJ is very intelligent and knowledgeable of the game , but his takes are over confident and obnoxious as if he knows everything

[@TheGuesteMC]

And "Swagu" is kinda annoying

[@LAKERSVISION]

@@TheGuesteMC man lol like stick to football

[@RayMon504]

Mavs going to the finals confirmed. SAS is a certified jinx

[@Eleazaar45]

Stop

[@UnknownRaiderGuy]

You’re hoping this

[@MrShloker]

Nah Perk and Barkley are jinxes

[@ernestoortiz3108]

Alright swagoo I see you with your impressive nba analysis

[@817Moon]

I commented on His podcast about him being wrong about the porzingis trade & he acted like he never saw the comment. Idk what kind vendetta he has against Dallas, but I’m excited to see his face broken. 🗣You ain’t welcome in Dallas JJ.🦅

[@doctorsam5771]

Warriors are not some one hit wonder like Suns or perennial regular season team like Jazz. The amount of running that's needed to to guard Warriors is ridiculous. Mavs have never faced a team like this in the playoffs and I don't see how they can hang around with them

[@ThePatman1980]

I already have my top 4 from each conference for next year. In the West: Warriors, Mavs, Clippers, and Grizz. No more Suns for me. In the East: Celtics, Heat, Bucks, and probably Nets. Like I'm supposed to trust Doc and Harden? 🤣

[@Therix11487]

Raptors > all 4 of those teams

[@marshallfrazier9198]

When Steph and Klay on Like my Louisiana coachs say bring your lunch box.

[@guy4835]

Matthew Dellavedova put up 20 against the trio in the 2015 finals, game 3. He was fourteenth highest paid player on the Cavs roster that year.

[@marshallward5284]

Wow he had 1 decent game. He was also in the starting lineup. This is also 7 yeas ago. Pretty sad argument

[@Bandzbuka]

Don’t jinx it pls

[@gagerawlings6857]

The irony of similarities to 2011 is becoming comical

[@randomwarriorsfan1174]

Dubs better

[@RelentlessHonor]

This show is so much better with JJ and pat.

[@georgelopez4663]

Lukas move at 1:08 had Cam all sorts a messed up

[@josephbosque9275]

And no one picked the mavs to beat the lakers in 2011 and that series ended with a 🧹 🧹. Mavs have a better shot against the warriors than they had against the Suns!!

[@mclovin2k12]

PREACH ‼️

[@caduceus2256]

And in 2007, no one pick the we believe warriors over the top seed mavs. Look at what happened? One of the biggest choke jobs in history. 1st seed defeated by lonely 8th seed.

[@killakam8738]

Yeah I'm shaky on GSW. They can definitely be got by these Mavs. GSW had too hard of a time with the Grizz and even worse when they were without Ja. I love Ja but Luka's better. The Grizz were one dimensional, everybody knew Ja was going to take the shot and most likly go left and GSW still had a handful. Luka and the Mavs are not as predictable and are truly battle tested after beating PHX like they did.

[@emmerichkoller6073]

My man the grizz proved multiple times this year that they were better when Ja was out. Ja makes them more one dimensional consider when he’s on the floor every possession goes through him

[@DJ-qi9hk]

The Mavs can definitely win. But if GSW plays with limited mistakes unlike their games against the Grizzlies, it's a tall task to ask Brunson and Dinwiddie to keep up with Thompson and Poole.

[@janangelomaghuyop3194]

You acting like grizz not a number 2 seed lol

[@Oridginale24]

@@janangelomaghuyop3194 The Suns were the #1 seed and look what happened?

[@killakam8738]

@@janangelomaghuyop3194 Yeah but they weren't really a number 2 seed. Most number 2 seeds are contenders. We congratulate them for getting out the first rd sooooo🤷‍♂️

[@ramblingrunoff]

According to ESPN Stats and Info, The Warriors and Mavericks are facing off in the playoffs for the 2nd time ever. The other instance was in the 2007 1st Round, when the "We Believe" Warriors won the series 4-2 over the Mavericks, who had the best record in the NBA that season.

[@discipleofra_8014]

Imma ride with golden state. Kerr will have to run traps with some of the younger players to get the ball out of Luka’s hands on offense and have Draymond, Wiggins and Klay attack Luka offensively. Looney will need to be big on the boards though, not too worried about the rest of Dallas mavericks. Just make Luka play defense the whole game and you will wear him down in the series and that’s big because Draymond won’t be shooting too much so he can put most of his defensive effort into luka. It will be interesting seeing the two coaches adjustments though

[@thomaskim5008]

The only way the Warriors lose is if the Warriors play poorly.

[@MegaOrr]

Turnovers and bad shooting nights from the splash bros is the only chance Mavs have