Luka Doncic & The Mavs Have Unlocked Their Offense Against the Clippers, Game 6 Closeout?

The Dallas Mavericks dominated in their Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. How did Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavs unlock their offense? Is Game 6 going to be the closeout game?
Nick Angstadt @LockedOnNBA & Dana Larson @BallySportsSouthwest share how Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks unlocked their offense in the last 3 games against the Los Angeles Clippers. Then they ask if Derrick Jones Jr has been the Mavs 3rd best player, if Dereck Lively II has been better than Daniel Gafford, and if Jason Kidd was using some gamesmanship in his pregame comments about Luka Doncic's status.
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[@5wisher5weet]

If we win on Friday (Saturday for me) I wanna see PJ hit the pose

[@coffeehouse1126]

Dear Mark Cuban, please don’t screw this up. If we go on a deep run, don’t break this team apart like you did in 2011. Keep DJJ at all costs. Keep our superstars happy. Keep empowering Nico, he is way smarter and better than you at his job. Get out of everyone’s way and things will happen, I can feel it.

[@jjcometa9333]

Agree. DJJ is our priority this offseason. He's still young so there's still space for improvement. This roster honestly is so good. Only Powell and THJ are the only ones that I'm not sure about. Powell got that Theo Pinson role. Really idk what to make of THJ. I think his time is up. We need to find a volume shooter like him tho. I think that could be Hardy. But we really need him to improve on defense. I think what this team just needs is just time. Chemistry and togetherness will come as this team goes on. Even exum having a bad series, I still don't want to let him go. But in the case we trade hardy, they got to get someone worthwhile. I think hardy has that potential when kyrie gets older, he can be the successor to that.

[@queque5606]

I just hope Nico has all say on what to do, because our starting 5 is perfect. Maybe a better 6th man but that’s really about it.

[@user-li6ns2lk3z]

that depends if players are delusional about their value after winning ring.

[@jjcometa9333]

@user-li6ns2lk3z hey if we win the chip then for sure go ahead. We can easily trade whatever contract we give out.

[@jmaxwell5314]

That means getting rid of Maxi… just so you know… Hopefully THJ, Maxi and our draft pick can get us moved up in the draft or a younger sf/pf with potential

[@daniellee5490]

Dana is so knowledgeable about the game. Love listening to her talk ball!

[@ruessuorazerbmit9619]

Nick, derrick jones jr and pj washington is the new bang bros 😂 like what DFS said. We are going to the promise land. Lets go Mavs!

Maybe they didn’t get much from Kyrie in terms of raw stats, but he had some defining moments. He was great on defense and when he got a total BS call on his diving for a ball, he waits for his moment, steals the ball from Harden, goes against the world and gets the highlight and the and1. It was only a 9 point game at that point and if you stop it there, you can see the Clippers’ hearts breaking.

[@ajvhan]

Still waiting for Kyrie + Luka monster game combined. It's gonna happen for sure.

[@LeeeWai]

Remember last time MAVS were in playoffs 2 years ago? 1st we won vs Utah Jazz who blow out their team after, than we won vs SUNS who were number one seed and no one believed we have a chance beating them and we did. I believe this year it can be something like that. If we win Clippers we get 1st seed Thunders who we can beat. Let's go MAVS !

[@jjcometa9333]

Fully agree. I'm really confident against OKC but not clippers for some reason😂. Maybe because I've seen what they can do. But yeah after OKC is the real challenge. Wolves or Nuggets are the real deal

[@user-li6ns2lk3z]

okc are absolutely beatable by mavs even wolves. denver is tank heavy but its gonna be really hard for the mavs. i believe mavs could beat denver if theyre well rested

[@LeeeWai]

And like Utah Jazz blow their team after they lost vs MAVS so it looks like Clippers may blow their team if they loose in 1st round.

[@lexterzki41]

And vs a Champion on WCF. Hopefully that will be a diff outcome

[@bgdgdgdf4488]

@@user-li6ns2lk3z No chance. Denver's starters are way too good and too clutch. They don't crash and burn under their own weight like clips do.

[@Sylv1ception71]

We must finish the work tonight at all cost, in case of a game 7 in L.A., the history would speak for the Slippers. GO MAVS!!

[@melvinbrown580]

DJJ need to sign a contract for more years this off season he's the Mavs Shawn Marion from 2011.

[@Smido83]

Would be great, BUT we just do not have the cap space right now under the 2nd Tax apron to pay him more then 5.2 Mio... so I think Dallas will try to give him the Tax MLE (10,5/2) with the 2nd year being a player Option. That way we can give him a new contract in 2025 with early bird rights (something like 60/4) after THJ is off the books. If thats not enough, then we have to shed money, most likely in THJ. But that will also cost us additional assets. Cause no cap space team will just take in his contract for free.

[@myrdin9216]

@@Smido83 I think it may be not that difficult to shed THJ this offseason. He is an expiring, and some teams really need 3 point shooting.

[@Smido83]

@@myrdin9216 Maybe.... but do the cap space teams do? You think Orlando, Phili or OKC (the PO teams with cap space) are interested? Somehow I dont see that... but only time will tell.

[@imdbtruth]

I like DJJ a lot, but that's disrespectful to Shawn Marion. The Matrix is a borderline HoF player.

[@hibida651]

djj is eligible for the FULL MLE which is around 12M

[@HanibalCarigula]

Go mavs. Luka Doncic mvp. Kyrie Irving master craftsman Livley & all the crew are my dudes .

[@rickyumali9866]

One more game! And it's semis time let's go Mavs!

[@Ant_561]

Let Kai run the offense again nobody wanna talk about it but that’s what opened up the offense first half

[@arjunadan3812]

Keep healthy and together all of the players! God bless Mavs! ❤

[@luissolis8161]

Effort energy and physical keys to the game

[@lasoota555]

All my homies love when Dana Larson is on the podcast

[@vernvartdal6479]

Clippers to Galveston where that dirty water wash up on the beach...🏖️

[@easyee1225]

this is such a fun team to root for..so many interesting storylines… DJJ really proving himself on the highest stage

[@flaviolacerda6513]

Who thinks JB should thank Luka? He's got a lot of Lukas in his game bro

[@33JBC]

Love Dana's energy. Let's go Mavs.

[@LILperrosucio94]

I’d say give coach Kidd some props for getting the best out of his whole squad. DJJ said he and Kidd laid it out before the season what they wanted from eachother and well it’s coming to fruition. Props to the coach on this team imo

[@edisonpearce7852]

Great show! Mavs in 6

[@MC-ej4to]

I honestly think and maybe people won't agree with this but I believe Derek Lively and Maxi have been the three four players. Like where would we be without Maxi I mean he's guarding everything and then those threes this last game reminded me of the Paja 2011 playoff game. Derek Lively has been amazing at the post just absolutely incredible. His IQ and his passing ability is insane. I love DJJ and I think he's done amazing as well but I don't think he playmates like Lively. However if I was going to give anybody else even close to those guys would have to be PJ Washington his defense is absolutely incredible he looks like Aaron Gordon he doesn't score like Aaron Gordon that he defends his butt off like Aaron Gordon does.

[@maxcurly1632]

Let's go Mavs 🎉🎉MFFL

[@screw41]

I was actually at the old crow last night and went home with a phatt dub

[@screw41]

Also she asked if I had a condom and I told her I was locked on.

[@screw41]

I LOVE THE OTHERS! (And got dayum these role players are doing a great job.gov)

[@gojosatoru7371]

DANA LARSON i WOULD RISK IT ALL FOR YOU

[@patconlon7835]

when all hope is lost watch westbrook try to maim doncic to open the door for okc

[@roneteus]

LOCKED IN

[@ProudVet]

Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson.....

[@xFlow777]

i liked seeing luka limiting his patented contested 25 footers, and instead go for midrange, he's got midrange, and 2 is better than 0. Hope he does the same next game, chucking up 3s just because you can is not a very good strategy.

[@bgdgdgdf4488]

It's horrible. It's killing the offense.

[@xFlow777]

@bgdgdgdf4488 and what's not killing the offense? Luka going 3 of 15 from 3? Is that what you want? Because thats exactly what clippers want Luka to do. He's been chucking up contested 3s prior to this game, and how did that work out? Mavs would have been resting already if Luka didn't do that sht in game 4

[@Kenkoopa44]

I really hope this isn't just "contract year" DJJ. Really love what he has brought for sure!

[@issackhussein5838]

Mavs in 6

[@Gakerly]

Go Mavs!

[@mancrab1899]

I just really hope he stays with the mavs. I hope he feels some sort of gratitude and connection with the mavs thatll make him stay with us even if we can’t outbid everybody. Dude deserves to get payed but not sure mavs can afford it

[@hunterrc.21]

Agreed. I have a good feeling he will stay but we'll have to wait and see

[@jjcometa9333]

That's why we need to make this count. He's just honestly so unique. It's hard to find someone this athletic, shooter, and knows our system really well. And defends well.

[@kbthegoat824]

gratitude?

[@Andrew-gs2ps]

@@kbthegoat824setting him up to succeed

[@Smido83]

Would be great, BUT we just do not have the cap space right now under the 2nd Tax apron to pay him more then 5.2 Mio... so I think Dallas will try to give him the Tax MLE (10,5/2) with the 2nd year being a player Option. That way we can give him a new contract in 2025 with early bird rights (something like 60/4) after THJ is off the books. If thats not enough, then we have to shed money, most likely in THJ. But that will also cost us additional assets. Cause no cap space team will just take in his contract for free.

[@starbug45]

Has Hardy earned some PT with his performance last night?

[@jjcometa9333]

Maybe next season

[@briansnider8604]

Bro that was in garbage time.. he wouldn’t do that defended by starters.

[@jjcometa9333]

@briansnider8604 agreed. He needs real reps in reg season. Then we can talk PT

[@Andrew-gs2ps]

@@briansnider8604Tim can’t ball like him. Exum was playing too. Hardy should get Exum mins. Really no excuse

[@glennvastine4118]

It’s a six way tie for 3rd best player on the team. Our eight man rotation is as good as it’s been in 10 years.

[@tadejpeckaj1151]

Nick, I am not sure about OKC. D Live outplayed Holgram in a couple of games this year. So it’s a 50/50.. but yeah, Gafford can dominate him!

[@SimpleRick22]

What a queen Dana is

[@EduardoDoddGueiros-hu9yn]

Great show! Dana's so intelligent (and loveable and pretty)!!

[@ProudVet]

Luka: Embiid vibes

[@EduardoDoddGueiros-hu9yn]

Nick's the only one (and slightly) saying the obvius.. shooting 65% and winning by a few points doesn't make you great, makes u lousy.. anyone can beat anyone when shooting the lights out (clips have names, not team)

[@kevincharles1983]

Fun fact.. Michael's flu game was actually good poisoning from a pizza delivered to him in New York the night before game 5 vs the Knicks

[@Knoxville-Bill]

Mavs need to come out and put the pressure on the Clippers like game 5! (Capt Obvious)

[@bornfocused82]

DJJ and PJ will from this point be referred to JUNIOR MAFIA

[@zoranmarkovic1123]

It's possible that Kawhi Leonard will play next game, so we have to be ready for the hardest game and do our best.

[@flaviolacerda6513]

GO CLIPS!!! To Cancun! 😂

[@5wisher5weet]

Is Cancun in monopoly go?

[@hogmelon]

Anything below.

[@matthieusaade3616]

Love you Dana but PG is not a hof 25:56 ayooo hold on Nick 😂

[@qwertzui6697]

She is cute

[@vernvartdal6479]

Got to watch the Dana shows. I see all the shows but the Dana before I sleep.

[@demosthenesouano7612]

Mavs nuggets juggernaut match

[@tibaypinoy4847]

knowing mark cuban, he wont sign djj next season. capitalism bruh. always taking players in the munimum so they will give all they got in the game hoping for a contract. then boooom.

[@banimeclips10]

Why does Nick act like luka is faking an injury lol

[@klemenzupan4025]

Cos Nick doesn't like Luka....

[@alvinuk9504]

Mavs exit in 7👍🏻👍🏻

[@Michael-qo3jg]

Pretty pathetic the mavs are struggling to put the clippers away without kawi!! Clippers are playing with house money!

[@eda2341_]

🦝

[@saggerpance]

I don’t like all this confidence. 🥺

[@nicholaspowell9375]

Need to find me a girl like Dana😅

[@arjunadan3812]

You must become a magnet for what(good) you want! 🎉

[@HanibalCarigula]

Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 is 10× better than cancun all year long .

[@ParadiseHillsSD]

I hope Dallas wins Friday so I can get PG13, Harden, and Westbrook off the Clippers. New Arena, fresh start with young players. The Mavs are better than a broken Clippers team but you're never winning it all with a crybaby flopper like Luka.

[@johnbautista5487]

Do you really think Luka isa the best player in this Mavs team?

[@maxturner3279]

Luka is top 3 in the nba so yes

[@genatch]

Kyrie is better then Luka . Luka just shoots a ton of shots so stats are higher. Kyrie more efficient.

[@godspeedgideon9178]

Luka can dominate the game as an elite scorer and as an elite passer, while also giving you 10+ rebounds per game. Plus he's bigger despite his obvious deficiencies as a "defender", although some stats would argue that Luka has been an above average defender lately, as well as in the regular season as well. Kyrie is dangerous and efficient 3-level scorer and an underrated defender, in terms of his hustle factor, his hands, and his overall IQ on both sides of the game. Just as Steph Curry is the GOAT shooter, Kyrie is the GOAT Finisher and GOAT ball handles, in terms of non-dunking pts. Both are Superstars but Luka is just objectively better and has a higher potential, where he has the skillset to be in the GOAT talks, while Kyrie's in the league for 12+ years and he's never been in the GOAT talks, aside from the GOAT talks, in terms of particular aspect of the game, such as the greatest skilled basketball player ever. Never in the overall, GOAt talks such as Lebron, MJ, Kobe, Kareem, etc.

[@iBank-lm6py]

Don’t let these clowns turn you against any of your players. Luka is just as good as Ky and Vice versa. Who cares.

[@irefusebeastmark4728]

law of averages suggest clips make a huge come back win in game 6

[@HanibalCarigula]

I don't think 🤔 luck will play a factor, if mavs dominate the clippers like they dominated kings ,they passed the test ,now it's next in line .

[@ajvhan]

nope... they just not gonna have another way above average game. That was a glitch already shooting 52 and 62% from 3 yet not even winning convincingly

[@sherwinreyes7758]

Kyrie will have his player option he will go to the lakers

[@new002one]

Keeps dreaming

[@user-li6ns2lk3z]

hes old why would he go to a rebuilding team?

[@LeeeWai]

It looks like he is happy here, and we are happy to have him. I don't think he will go anywhere.

[@mycabbages3538]

🙄 Ugh. Hate this entitled mentality from LA fans. So happy we don’t have to see anymore LeBron this playoffs.

[@arjunadan3812]

Kyrie will have next year his option, not this year.