Kyrie Irving Leads Dallas Mavericks Past Los Angeles Clippers in NBA Playoffs

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 behind Kyrie Irving’s awesome play and Luka Doncic’s leadership.
Nick Angstadt & Slightly Biased react to the Dallas Mavericks beating the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6. Kyrie Irving was the best player in the series. The Mavs defense stepped up behind PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford, Derrick Jones Jr, and Jason Kidd's scheme. And the MAVS ARE MOVING ON!
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[@LockedOnMavericks]

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[@ernestoosuna9041]

I'm so going 😎

[@kalithechamp1412]

I just wanna give slightly massive props. He’s been fire from the jump, but in the beginning you can tell he was still learning how to be a cohost. Like the mavs, time has exposed the bomb ass chemistry you two have and like the rest of the Rabid R.S., I love it!! The chemistry is as effortless as it was with nic and Isaac, but it’s an entirely different type of energy which makes it that much more fire, and I just wanna give you your flowers brother! You are def making the Rabid Raccoon Squad proud😅. I said all that to say that Slightly clearly believed Nic was having a stroke when the camera froze and the way he managed to keep the conversation going by himself was MAGICAL 😂😂 SB:I gotta give you love too Nic! We know you didn’t start this show but DAMMIT IT SURE FEELS LIKE IT. The way that you revolutionized this Pod, then took your creative genius to the entire network to make it all better as whole HAS TO BE COMMENDED. You go hard to bring amazing content and the way that you were able to pivot post Isaac was so immensely Amazing that skip bayless needs to pause “undisputed”, AGAIN, and study what you did here on Locced On Mavs! I love you guys man. I’m both a Cowboys and a Mavs Fan born and raised in NJ. I’ve never been to either home games and I’m praying that I’ll be able to bring my kids one day to finally meet The Rabid Rebel Ruler of the (Rabid) Raccoon Squad, and the Hippie Knight adorned in Trash Bandit Armor! 😅 Ps: I’ve been here since Doe and I’ll be here till you go!✌🏾 Peace love and prosperity to you both and ALL OF THE RABID RACCOON SQUAD!!!!!!! 🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝 (Hope y’all see this 😵‍💫😩)

[@pfunk42]

Kyrie was blamed by whom? None of his teammates blamed him

[@leoreoibardo9294]

Hot take: Nick + SB is like Luka + Kyrie. A better DUO than before. LET IT RIDE. 😎 sorry Isaac

[@cellistefly]

This kicks Studio 41’s BUTT!!

[@alexyoung808s6]

Kyrie was hands down the best player in this series. 25 ppg, 51/44/85 shooting splits and also playing great defense the whole series.

[@AR-io8fv]

Kyrie averaged 36ppg per 36 min in the second half this series on 70+% TS…

[@imdbtruth]

Luka was the only player in the series to finish every game with a positive plus-minus. Luka also led all players in the series in plus-minus. Luka also led all players (both teams) in the series in Points, Assists, Rebounds, and Minutes played. Kyrie was phenomenal, so I have no problem with anyone saying he was the best player in the series, but I'm just saying an argument can still be made for Luka.

[@bgdgdgdf4488]

@@imdbtruth dude how many more times will we have to hear about that dumb +/-.. It's literally the most flawed stat in basketball. It means nothing. Kyrie's efficiency was literally the reason they won the series. Luka going 1/10 on threes in g6 did not win the game. Kyrie hitting every shot in the third did.

[@angelgonzalez4215]

@@imdbtruth there is really no argument to be made..

[@nenola504]

26

[@Dolencd]

I told ya'll 3 weeks ago. Mavs in 6! As the Mavs started to high five each other you could hear in the background "Oooonnnn todaysssss shooooww!" I woke up at 4 AM in Slovenia for this game as I did for the entire series. Let it ride!

[@mocy4190]

Shout out Slovenia!!!❤

[@sikor618]

Go Mavs. I stayed up all night.

[@markouljancic975]

4-2 was also my prediction and after the 1st game I even wrote here that I am even surer about it...

[@tadaskalanta9733]

yeah but it should a been in 4 or 5 the most

[@pakilo2004]

It should have been 5

[@lorenciandrej]

I hope Maxi and Luka's health will be better. We need both of them.

[@bennparker2259]

I think maxi is gonna miss the series

[@unbiascowboy1537]

Ehh we can go without Maxi, it’s cool to have him but he can be replaced.

[@oblivionpro69]

Maxi is done, he separated his AC. He’s done . I had that injury and I could do a push-up for 3 months

[@grumsigrumsi3185]

Maxi's health? where do you live, man? Maxi gone fishin, boi!

[@SpencerOnYT]

This is the best Kyrie we have seen since 2016

[@efeezy7770]

No it’s not Kyrie got to this level when he was on the Nets he just got hurt and all that other bullshit was going on but on the court he was this

[@stardem4955]

Not true at all but it's your opinion

[@Resurrector333]

Kyrie is always great. The Nets would have won it all probably multiple times if they weren’t the whackest franchise in sports.

[@ianbahamonde6679]

@@Resurrector333not at all 💀it was a bad team with three stars who are bad leaders

[@ianbahamonde6679]

@@Resurrector333I love kyrie but there’s a reason post lebrón he was horrible in the playoffs,hardens a choker , and kd is a great number two but can’t ever be a winning number one

[@carlosbenitez3745]

Kyle Kuzma- "In my career, I won a championship. So, I understand that when we play this game of basketball it's not about contending for a playoff spot. It's about contending for an NBA championship," Kuzma told The Athletic. "There's only Ike three or four contenders - true contenders. I just felt like our timelines didn't line up." So glad we got big Gafford instead.

[@jefferylittrell1974]

Kyle Kuzma is a punk anyways I don’t like him as a fit for this team so I’m glad as well

[@MrsMacLover]

Now we have a landlord.

[@BassYakCam]

Kuzma is an incredibly selfish player. He has know idea what it takes to win a chip.

[@AdamHammond-]

It would have been instead of PJ. Honestly, we needed PJ more

[@LonghornsLegend]

I never understood our interest there but thankfully he said no. PJ was always a better fit because he wants to play locked inside defense and kuz worries about himself and shooting more than winning a game

[@mikecuperus4980]

Wow, so glad Kyrie is on our side. Very glad Mr. Gafford showed up, good sign moving forward. And most glad we finally found some real finals-worthy chemistry.

[@lukessportsacademy]

Let it ride multiple times is crazy! It was absolutely the right call 🔥

[@zebed33]

love your vids, and love that your a mavs fan even more! I'm a Tottenham fan too and preferring to watch the NBA so I don't get depressed.

[@lukessportsacademy]

@@zebed33 Yes!!! COYS, we’re gonna be fine. I’m ready to see the new player signings and hopefully compete for top 4 next season. As for the Mavs, been a diehard since 2011 when I watched my first basketball series.

[@JJ_thekiller]

Where are the clippers fans ???? They were all up in the comments after game 4 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@GTR24]

They became depressed Lakers fans again

[@E4Mafiapowers]

That’s what I’m saying, they were chirping at me saying the mavs suck and now they’re back to being their usual selves first round out

[@heuristix77]

Everybody acting tough when they up!

[@tiagoDBsoares]

Long term DJJ let's go

[@ManjiMedia86]

DJJ has 1000% earned a contract.

[@dhay03]

All defensive team player

[@MrsMacLover]

Nico we trust in you. Make it happen.

[@franksaint84]

Na gotta up grade that spot.. I love djj I think thybule would be a upgrade in defense and hes shooting better from the 3 than djj...

[@E4Mafiapowers]

@@franksaint84 nah tripping bro. DJJ can stay on the team regardless he’s a cheap option who can play defense and score, lob threat transition threat. Plus he’s young, we can have multiple threats on the wing by adding thybulle but we shouldn’t get rid of DJJ.

[@Smido83]

Look, after last season I had a view wishes... 1st I wanted our team to get younger (check) 2nd I wanted our team to be deeper (check) 3rd I wanted our team to be bigger/more athletic (check) 4th I wanted our team to directly reach the PO (check) 5th I wanted our team to win a PO series (check) Everything from this point on is just icing on the cake for me! Can we beat the Thunder? Sure, no question. Will the world end if we loose? Hell nah! I am just happy looking at this roster knowing that we can (and most likely will) bring everyone back. Green/Lively/Hardy will be one year older with real PO experience, Washington/Gafford will have a full season with the team... in my opinion this team will be a true top contender next season. I think we can beat everyone even this year. But I do not expect it. I just hope fans do not hate on the team (and coaches) if this is as far as we go. This season was a true success after the last year. Right now, I am just happy!

[@MrsMacLover]

Damn right.

[@psmejc]

Totally agree. After the rooster we had after last season I could not foresee such a success. Swapping pick with Oklahoma (get away Bertans contract) and picking Lively was already a masterpiece move. Mavs went into some risk and went almost all in in the meadseason (giving pick capital), but now we see that Gafford was a steal and PJ Washington is a defender Mavs needed. I also feel whatever good happens from now on it's just topping on the cake. It was for many Mavs players first PO experience, and for Luka was first time experience that he has a teammate who contributes so much on this team. He put too much pressure on his shoulders to answer that call, so he shoot not well, but Kyrie took the love from Luka and the teammates and made what was needed for the win. Such a mature guy Kyrie is, incredible. Team chemistry is giving optimism for even bigger things, but there's s gonna be no blame on the team if they don't succeed this year. Oklahoma is a running team, so this is gonna be different match up, not so physical but Mavs better to be prepared to run a lot.

[@johnwild8217]

Having a redemption series against Clippers and sending them home is a W season for the Mavs even if they get swept now (which they wont)

[@rlmtorres6780]

In my opinion, the Mavs will make it to the Finals, as per Shaq's prediction.

[@wBreezyw]

Don’t forget another year of O-MAX

[@generallukeproductions]

Kyrie is unreal

[@TheHappyWhale]

Brian Demaris feasted tonight

[@healthfadsfade]

This defense makes me just want to stare down everyone. Denver, Twolves, Celtics bring it the fuck on. The Mavs very well might beat the Thunder in 5 they just aren’t ready.

[@kbthegoat824]

the celtics are a lot

[@bgdgdgdf4488]

@@kbthegoat824 What? Denver is the problem here. If the mavs make it to the finals (they won't), they will beat celtics. The west is the problem not the east

[@psmejc]

In last game vs Nuggets I've seen when smaller defender (Maxi or PJ) defended Jokic, and our C defended Gordon, Denver struggled a little bit. That gives me optimism for this match up. Against Twolves and Celtics they have been mostly loosing recently, I think.

[@healthfadsfade]

@@psmejc People who don’t watch a lot of ball only know the hype/last year results… As a Mavs fan I’m more worried about Minnesota than Denver. I think the wolves will beat the nuggets in 7 honestly

[@E4Mafiapowers]

@@healthfadsfade nuggets in 6 brotha. Mavs match up better against the wolves then Denver also so I hope it works out that way.

[@peds103]

Luka is the consistent presence who brings it every night. His off days is a 20 pt triple double! He never gives up! However, on these nights where he’s having a poor shooting night or he’s frustrated, Luka no longer needs to force the issue because Kyrie is there! Kyrie is great! But you can’t expect him at his age to carry the team the way Luka does. You’ll burn him up or get him injured. He turns it on when needed and is happy to let Luka cook when Luka’s on a roll and does all the other things. What a great duo!

[@yys865]

Kyrie and Harden are friends. It can be seen from their interactions on the court that whoever falls will pick each other up. They also hugged each other after the game. Stop talking about them hating each other.

[@takuid]

Kyrie shouted out Harden PG etc as the first thing, giving them huge respect in the post game conference too. They are always joking around in games too Kyrie and Harden. That being said Kyrie always locks up Harden since they parted ways in Nets, making a point of defending him at the point.

[@L77kaMagic817]

One of the greatest moments in LOM history: Slightly asking, "Can we just let it ride one more time?"

[@cLockW0rk05]

Nets and Nike ...thank you for disrespecting Kyrie 😍

[@ThatboiWaterz]

I was about to post the same thing both Nike and Nets fumbled this mans talents and also he's levels better than KD.

[@briansnider8604]

Nets and Nike are too far left and couldn’t stand Kyries political and religious views

[@superpoochable]

The boys are a wholesome duo themselves, wildcard SB and fundamentals Nick. It's a nice thing to see

[@kalithechamp1412]

I just wanna give slightly massive props. He’s been fire from the jump, but in the beginning you can tell he was still learning how to be a cohost. Like the mavs, time has exposed the bomb ass chemistry you two have and like the rest of the Rabid R.S., I love it!! The chemistry is as effortless as it was with nic and Isaac, but it’s an entirely different type of energy which makes it that much more fire, and I just wanna give you your flowers brother! You are def making the Rabid Raccoon Squad proud😅. I said all that to say that Slightly clearly believed Nic was having a stroke when the camera froze and the way he managed to keep the conversation going by himself was MAGICAL 😂😂 SB:I gotta give you love too Nic! We know you didn’t start this show but DAMMIT IT SURE FEELS LIKE IT. The way that you revolutionized this Pod, then took your creative genius to the entire network to make it all better as whole HAS TO BE COMMENDED. You go hard to bring amazing content and the way that you were able to pivot post Isaac was so immensely Amazing that skip bayless needs to pause “undisputed”, AGAIN, and study what you did here on Locced On Mavs! I love you guys man. I’m both a Cowboys and a Mavs Fan born and raised in NJ. I’ve never been to either home games and I’m praying that I’ll be able to bring my kids one day to finally meet The Rabid Rebel Ruler of the (Rabid) Raccoon Squad, and the Hippie Knight adorned in Trash Bandit Armor! 😅 Ps: I’ve been here since Doe and I’ll be here till you go!✌🏾 Peace love and prosperity to you both and ALL OF THE RABID RACCOON SQUAD!!!!!!! 🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝🦝 (Hope y’all see this 😵‍💫😩)

[@papigatitoASMR]

YES

[@jjcometa9333]

Were balling so hard i almost forgot that this roster is fresh😂 like new. DJJ and Exum are brand new. Lively a rookie. PJ and Gaff has just been here for 2-3 months. Especially kyrie just got traded here a year ago. So the fact that we reached 50 wins. Got to second round is an achivement. So whatever happens happens, but this roster should be set. THJ and Hardy are both questionable this offseason and theyre both not in the rotation. This team just need time to gel. To find their potential. Dont break this up Front office. Theres no team in the playoffs where 5 of their new players are making an impact as rotational pieces and a significant piece like a 2nd star kyrie who has just been here for a year. So pretty much 6 players are inserted into this team in jusf 1 year and we accomplish something like this. Oh yeah almost all of them were injured throughout the season so theres another argument for Luka MVP

[@johnkirkpatrick44]

Appreciate the “let it ride” at the end of the game!! Let’s go!!!

[@LucianoCantabruel]

Kyrie had been astonishing, but Luka was taking double and triple teams the whole series, I've never seen Luka facing such a physical defense before, that's why he didn't have more 3p. To be fair, without Luka's control of the game, specially in the 1st half, Kyrie could not be so dominant, so I would say that both are tight at top.

[@alexyoung808s6]

wtf are you talking about?? Kyrie was being double teamed also. Kyrie was playing defense the whole series while producing on offense efficiently.

[@jjcometa9333]

Fr. 1st half Luka and 2nd half kyrie is real. Luka is just injured thats why this series took 6 games but kawhi was also so id give them that

[@SoloLLC]

These MFs always making excuses when Kai comes to the Rescue - Hell they were doubling Kai way more than Luka. Ty Lue already knew Kai would be the one to hurt them period. They lived with Luka taking all those bad 3s and almost shot us out the game to be honest.

[@haqq1]

@@SoloLLC who's making excuses, they are doing a perfect job togather. Luka opens and Kyrie closes. Luka facilitates the offense and Kyrie is an assasin. Things are working out at the moment, why are we piting them against one another.

[@alderil]

​​@@SoloLLCno one making excuses here, we just glad have kyrie on our side why u so mad about it bruh

[@mffl_7724]

DO NOT TAKE THE THUNDEE LIGHLTY! Let’s go mavs 🙏

[@rlmtorres6780]

I'm worried about Maxie That fall was risky, i hope he's ok

[@bchand9069]

“And I stand on that” I just love slightly

[@ortros1]

Fun fact: the team that has a Morris twin wins the series.

[@TheTeezy1000]

🤯😂

[@pakilo2004]

He was a throw in too

[@ericchung5869]

Great pod guys as always

[@jingleorcullo4398]

Congrats Mavs Team💕💕💕

[@KevinDurantEasy]

Proud of my guy Kyrie Irving

[@circaen]

Gafford looking like a pumpkin for the first couple games & then slowly heating up is one of my favorite storylines. So many players were clutch & important to this series. An actual squad. Just a great series.

[@LeeeWai]

Luka and Kyrie, GO MAVS! Lively, Gafford, Maxi, D.Jones jr, PJ Washington... Love to all MAVS!

[@TheOrdener]

I’m hoping Gaff and D-Live totally dominate in OKC.

[@Mark-xl1ze]

Good job, Mavs! Unlike the Stars, you were about to show maturity and close out a series when given the opportunity.

[@DavidGarcia-hh7ph]

Let it ride to a mother f'ing championship!!!

[@elyocampo5169]

Next up is OKC Thunder

[@oscararribas3468]

Amazing. We knew it would be hard. Job is now done. Let's move to the next and hope Luka can recover to show who really is the best player on the series. Kyrie was amazing. He is so fun to watch.

[@gregarepnik]

You think Kyrie is so good this year, cuz beeing the “second guy” gives him boost? .. I think he just finally has the team he cares about.

[@alexyoung808s6]

Nick always finds a way to discredit Kyrie

[@imdbtruth]

Luka's on/off stats in the series were still crazy good. Luka definitely makes life easier for Kyrie simply by being out there with his gravity. Not that Kyrie necessarily needs Luka, but it makes it easier for Kyrie to be the best version of himself more often. And obviously having Kyrie also makes life easier and better for Luka.

[@higherway1036]

👏 👏 👏 integrity

[@derrell8878]

I always listen on podcasts but I had to see the BOSS coat 😂

[@letsgobrandon1906]

Biased knows what Kyrie is and I appreciate that as a listener.

[@spooky-mulder]

You know Nick, it's 100% OK to be objective and acknowledge that Kyrie Irving is the true leader of this team. Notice his impact on each teammate, his maturity throughout the series accommodating Luka the first half then turns it up every game the 2nd half, his defensive tenacity at 6'2", spirit of a champion, the way he carries himself and guides the team. It's OK to set the ego aside and acknowledge that a champion and true leader carried Luka Doncic, who has not yet won a title and is still learning to be a leader among teammates. So far it looks promising because prior to Kyrie's arrival, Doncic often threw tantrums at his teammates publicly on the court and would sit next to Cuban when taking back to back games off. Kyrie's impact on Luka and this team is bigger than what you give him credit for.

[@AnthonyWilliams840]

LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE FINALLY BEAT THE CLIPPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET IT RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@iykyk8736]

Kyrie didn’t create coivd and the same movie he posted that people weee mad about amazon still has own it’s site and nobodies talking shit about bezos all of the stuff that the media deemed problematic were narratives no facts just feelings

[@alexyoung808s6]

Amen to that! Slightly tried to say that the Kyrie slander wasn’t far, but Nick low key still tries to shade Kyrie.

[@Thatboiontop]

Kyrie was clearly the best player this series, why bring up Kyrie past once again after you’ve done it so many times. Kyrie clearly picked up in every area that Luka was lacking in for the entire series. Great leadership by Kyrie and even encouraging Luka when he wasn’t playing well. The little shots that nick tried to throw at Kyrie is disgraceful what bring up the bad just to say how good he played. It’s like a parent constantly reminding a child how bad they failed instead of giving encouragement. KYRIE WAS BY FAR THE BEST PLAYER ON THE MAVS FOR THIS SERIES Luka going to get his numbers but he going to shoot enough to get those numbers even if he has to shoot 30 times the efficiency at who kyrie was scoring this while allowing Luka to find his rhythm is a really under appreciated skill of Kyrie

[@jemnas9830]

I want that poster

[@moonlightmoonlight4679]

I hope Clipper fans don't think about this series 4-2 long. 😂😂..Dallas to Cancun 🏝✈️

[@johncrabtree8857]

Actually kyrie scored 28 in the 2nd half

[@stephensarmento3529]

Hope the clippers enjoy their Dallas to cancun flight!

[@NXKKEN]

did you guys not see Kyrie and James do their handshake after the game? they’re definitely still friends just not during a playoff series lol

[@joseph.ant_xx303]

First of all I want to say that Kyrie is the most valuable player in this series against the Clipper by far and secondly I am a fan of Luka but someone has to tell him that he should shoot less than three points, I don't know if in this series He has had the worst three-point shooting percentage in history but it is surely one of the worst this cannot be allowed anymore and they should also tell him that he must stop arguing the entire game with the referees. It is even unpleasant to see him with that behavior.

[@dhay03]

Kyrie had 2 points in the first half but his defense on Hardy and PG on the switch was really good.

[@klemziusklm7248]

Just have to support Nick so consistent with reporting. Go Mavs

[@jimmygreer2140]

It just dawned on me that THIS MAVS IS SPECIAL!!!! EVERYONE should be a fan of this team cause they are doing things the right way. And it all starts with my dude, Lively!!! I feel like his mother is like a guardian angel on this team. I know it's hard to lose your mom but I just feel like his loss, and his mother's spirit, REALLY brought this team together. And now he's just out there ballin in the NBA playoffs as a 20 year old rookie. He's fighting for the only family he's got left....his teammates. Cause you GD know that Kyrie was out there being Unc Drew to him. Both Duke Blue Devils, both came out after the freshman season, these 2 have some ish in common. So I would bet every dollar I've ever made or will make that Kyrie was there for him. The same with Tyson Chandler & the coaches, same for his big man Gafford, same for the rest of his teammates. The Mavs are a TIGHT squad. I doubt we've EVER seen Kyrie THIS happy & comfortable before. I've NEVER seen Luka this happy in the NBA before & he's a pretty happy dude on the court. Exum has gotta be insanely happy to be back in the NBA and on a playoff roster. DJJ is out there happy as hell to be getting some playoff shine after EVERYONE passed on him...the dude was like THE LAST free agent signed to a 1 year vet minimum. Gafford & PJ are happy as hell too. PJ out there standin on bidness for his hometown team. Gafford is close to home too and out of NBA jail known as the Wizards. The Mavs is what basketball is about!!! It's team over everyone. It's picking up when your teammate is down (on the court or off it). And when you got a LOCKED IN team out there for one another.....EVERYONE should be a fan of the Mavs. They're doing it right.

[@jimmygreer2140]

And to further illustrate how much of a TEAM the Mavs are....Don't you honestly believe that the Mavs have a chance to keep DJJ? I mean, he's out there starting to earn a HUGE bag. A bag so big that I couldn't blame him for taking. The dude has clearly earned it with career highs in almost everything & proving what a menace he can be on defense. But even though the Mavs won't be able to match his bag, don't you believe DJJ could stay around in Big D? To play a big role on a team with a NICE Championship Window wide open for them? DJJ is like the ONLY dude not signed through to next season. And hell, maybe if Dallas can FINALLY trade THJ or something they might be able to give DJJ his bag. But the fact that I don't think it's THAT insane to see DJJ return for less says EVERYTHING about the Culture that has been built here. Could it be possible that Kidd (and Nico) have made that possible ALREADY?? Could Kidd be the next Popavich, Jackson, Spolestra and have built a culture like them?

[@Dzad00]

@LockedOnMavericks Nick, have you seen the picture of you that 105.3 The Fan used on the thumbnail yesterday? Why did they do you like that?? 😂😂😂

[@ajvhan]

Kyrie never did nothing wrong in Nets. Period

[@Bonus1123]

"National media starting to notice Mavs' defense"... I guess Keyshawn didn't get the memo. 😂😂😂

[@kwabenaasafu-adjaye3529]

Who ever made this let it ride theme needs an award

[@MrJoaoTraquete]

Someone send Nico a big bottle of the best liquor 🤝

[@in2minutesorless64]

Kyrie deserves all the credit. What a man! He and Luka unbeatable if both healthy. Get BETTER Luka ... you're an assasin!

[@crazychay2494]

Any update for maxi please

[@lordhuebi]

Kyrie will be Finals MVP

[@mariopippin3008]

GOD KYRIE ANDREW IRVING!! 💪🏿✊🏿🙏🏿goated...off the chart bball IQ and 13 and 0 in elimination games is BONKERS!👀......DOPE Kidd and KAI have same Birthdays.

[@GamingPhenomenon]

slightly in a trench coat LOL

[@paulflores6882]

SLIGHTLY HARDY rn

[@timblair184]

When I look at Gafford & Lively stats I add them together. Last night 23 pts 15 rbs 3 ast 1 blk from the center position. If Luka & Ky do their job & we get 16-20 pts combined from the 2 bigs I like our chances.

[@mangledtapes]

RIP CLIPS 🪦

[@ericchung5869]

Let it ride❤

[@johnblackman9720]

Reddit lied

[@pumpy7001]

7:32 kyrie and harden don’t hate each other. When kyrie dove for a loose ball last game on pj Tucker. James picked him up and patted him on the butt 🤷🏽‍♂️ they hugged after the game too

[@takuid]

Slightly is a changed man, slowly but surely..Nick, you are a Luka-stan baby but I am happy to hear you know this lol. you will come around. Kyrie was the best player in this series, there is literally no debate about any of this lmao. Luka can be the best guy in the next series if he plays more efficiently. He is easily capable of that, of course. Luka-Kyrie is a great partnership, they help each other out when one of them is down or not having a good game, as it should be. I believe in Luka, he will turn it around with some rest and show the world next series Luka >> SGA easily, no debate.

[@is0morph]

Your superstar is on 35/10/80 splits and you still comfortably closeout the game... this is what great defense and being aggressive on the offensive glass can look like. Amazing! Let's say Luka would be on a (still below average) shooting night like 45/30/80, this would have been a blowout. Hopefully he finds his shot against OKC.

[@jjcometa9333]

Maybe resting him Game 1 would be ideal? Let's try the kyrie led team. Then maybe we can steal game 2 when luka plays. Just a thought

[@is0morph]

@@jjcometa9333 If only we knew what he needs. His energy seems up (cold getting better?) and he has a bit more bounce in his step (knee getting better?), but I don't see how any of this affects his shooting touch. Maybe his defensive efforts lead to so much exhaustion that he's just gassed on offense. Condition has an effect on concentration etc.

[@is0morph]

What gives me a bit of hope in that regard is that I feel like the Clippers attacked Luka less and less throughout the series (just a gut feeling, can't prove it). If he's not seen as a defensive liability, which he isn't at this point, maybe he can conserve more energy for that last bit of accuracy on jumpers.

[@haqq1]

he's shooting isnt actually bad, it's the 3 attempts that's hurting the FG. He should keep the 3 attempts under 7 for the next few games until it gets back.

[@is0morph]

@@haqq1 yeah, that's a good idea. But the eye test tells me his floaters and midrange jumpers don't fall like they normally do either. but yeah, the 2s alone are okish.

[@rlmtorres6780]

Finals... The Mavs is coming... 2 more teams to beat 🏆

[@lasoota555]

ONE OF THE BEST LET IT RIDES...AMAZING WORK GENTLEMEN

[@lasoota555]

Holy smokes 2 let it rides 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@hogmelon]

Anything below! WOOHOO!!!!!! Cancun can wait! GO MAVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@richyfeliciano21]

Damn that second let it ride hit different. Let's go mavs!!

[@MastaFame]

100% PG took one of the PJ posters

[@spencersmith4373]

I love how slightly always has the greenscreen set up but never puts anything on it lol

[@pbenavides09]

Iverson was right man, Kyrie has the best handles in the history of the game. That soul stealing move at the end to PJ was devastating. ☠️

[@kwabenaasafu-adjaye3529]

Loving slightly take on the kyrie brooklyn take 9:44

[@issackhussein5838]

Pj Tucker got cooked I stood up😂

[@MrsMacLover]

Kyrie abusing the elderly.

[@williammasters7046]

I just did the math Dallas beat the Clippers 642-602. We beat them by 40 points in the series. We crushed the Clippers. Not to mention rebounds and assists 😊

[@dasafact3828]

wtf is nick saying?? COVID AND INJURIES WERE LITERALLY THE ONLY PROBLEMS!!! i genuinely hate when media bring up old dumb shit like this as if kai can control NY laws or injuries…

[@morriscastillo9587]

Thought we're gonna have a bald slightly appearance based on the thumbnail. 😂😂😂

[@xbree_]

I LOVE Kyrie. Was happy when he came over and he is seriously everything I dreamed he’d be and more. Hopefully Luka can have a more efficient shooting series against the thunder but either way everyone did what needed to be done. Thank you mavs!

[@kwabenaasafu-adjaye3529]

Can yall make a separate clip so I can let it ride in my car whenever we win 21:41

[@nosliwec]

I would love to have a Mavs-Celtics Finals. Just for the stories: Porzingis vs. Dallas and Kyrie vs. Boston. Any word on how long THJ is sidelined? I would ask about Maxi, but that just happened.

[@rmr9345]

Go Mavs!!! BlitzKyrieg and MVP Luka!

[@nolanynoa7865]

Kyrie only teammate to outscore Luka in multiple games in a series .. give him his credit

[@novembergrams]

Ngl i initially hated the Kyrie signing but sheesh 😮‍💨 🧊 🥶 LFG MAVS 🐴

[@hybriddavinci]

U guys surprised me w the okc take. Even Locked on Mavs doesnt realize how good this Mavs defense and team is, yet

[@jimmygreer2140]

I'm feeling the vibes!!! This could be a special run we're witnessing. Gives me 2011 flashbacks. In 2011 the Mavs were clearly better than the Blazers, just like this team was with the Clippers, but they had to get over than hump. The 2011 Mavs getting that 1st round curse off them...Luka getting over the Clippers curse. Then it was the Lakers. The favorites of the West. A real test for them against a talented team...just like OKC is. I guess we'll see what happens. I'm taking Mavs in 6. Then it was the KD Thunder. Possibly the best starting 5 in the West. Just like it might be with Denver or Minny. The Thunder had a great top 6 of the roster. And can't help but feel Minny & Denver have that same issue. There's a pretty big drop-off once they go to the bench. And it'll probably be Boston. While they lack the history & rivalry that 2011 had with the Heat. There are still many similarities. The best team in the East, by far. I feel like the Celtics are likely to have KP and that'll be an interesting story. But still, I wouldn't hold my breath on KP's health in the playoffs. I wonder if Grant Williams is hating life a bit right now. If he could only hit a 3 and play bigger on defense he might've had a chance to beat his old team in the Finals.

[@Raventhebetty]

needed to let it rideee midshow

[@Thedrunkguy1]

I wish I could be happy about the win but man, losing Maxi is really bad. Hopefully O-Max can fill his shoes on the defensive end while giving the team timely threes. Keef seems like a good locker room guy but I’m not sure I want to see him getting minutes against the Thunder.

[@sicem8008]

Mid episode let it ride was so appropriate

[@HelloBastian]

Nick... I was wrong about Kyrie I regret ever asking for Kuzma in the off season

[@genatch]

Kyrie defense is 10 times better then Luka . Offense much more efficient. Kyrie is alien.

[@razgriz2428]

I hope Maxi is okay. Any update?

[@is0morph]

Mavs have been the better team for 22/24 quarters in this series (not outscoring necessarily, just better team overall)

[@stevesea3701]

Kyrie was great in Brooklyn too, management not so much.

[@angelrivera-sj6gk]

Luka said it all when he said that "we have KYRIE!!!"