NBA Mailbag: Will Luka Doncic & Mavericks pull off MIRACLE comeback vs. Celtics? | Hoops Tonight

[@punishedlexi]

boston fans more than anyone should know that a 3-0 comeback is possible, everyone thought it was impossible in baseball until the red sox did it too

[@CARBONHAWK1]

In your imagination 💫🌈🤣

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

Baseball has an inherent randomness that it is far more likely to come back from a 3-0 deficit. Basketball has the LEAST amount of inherent randomness out of all major sports, followed by football, hockey, then basketball being dead last. The very little randomness basketball does have is whether shots are going in or not. The Celtics shots were not falling and a clear lack of effort doomed them. The Mavs are still outclassed and the are still a poor match up with the Celtics. They will win in 5

[@riffsthatkill2180]

@@MihoyMinoy-si8fb That's very true, especially when each game depends so much on the starting pitcher, and that person is different each game. You can almost pick out which games a baseball team should win based on who is starting matchup-wise, and even THAT is subject to a lot of randomness. One bad pitch can swing a game insurmountably, whereas a bad shot or bad play in basketball doesn't carry the potential to do as much damage that you can't recover from.

[@ragewayz900]

Shouldve used the celtics forcing a game 7 vs the heat as a better example

[@RittenhousesRifle]

Bro what? Coming back from 3-0 in baseball is an entirely different universe than coming back 3-0 in basketball. This is copium to the highest degree.

[@colesutton3491]

Damn Jason I have been consistently have been watching you for two years and now thought I was subbed lol, didn't realize until right now that I wasn't cause your vides are always at the top of my feed anyway ♥

[@mt_2330]

Porzingis got hurt.. huge advantage for Dallas. Otherwise is complete domination start to finish sweep, Dallas has a great chance to complete the comeback.. momentum is a huge thing in sports and all the pressure is on Boston

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

A great chance as in 0.001% chance instead of a 0.0000000001% then I might actually be inclined to agree with you. Anything over 1% is simply cope. Which I’m suspecting is what your doing right now.

[@Jesus0418]

the pressure is actually on dallas. the pressure will be on boston in a game 6 or 7

[@Iselas181]

If the Mavs played like that again and the Celtics play like again for the rest of the series then 100% Mavs can win, but no way Boston plays this bad again.

[@SF-my2ym]

Off night. It doesn’t happen with the Celtics 2 games in a row.

[@marcbestiebestrider-iu1fe]

Mavs made very good and accurate shots while Celtics missed so many shots. Do you think thats going to happen again in TD Garden? I dont think so. No chance.

[@Iselas181]

@@marcbestiebestrider-iu1fe literally what I said, highly unlikely the Celtics fall apart again, maybe the Mavs take one more but not 4 straight.

[@pyrom3744]

And if Scott Foster refs the rest of the series 😂

[@dskwared2u610]

Boston didn't even show-up. The fix was in. They made a decision to take it home for the win.

[@willneverstop]

No they tried bro

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

@@willneverstop Sure didn’t look like they were trying to me. They basically gave up after the first quarter. The body language was terrible and it looked the like the Celtics were ready to head to Boston.

[@TheKappyjames]

@@willneverstop no they didn’t. Did you see who the ref was? Scott foster made sure the nba got at least one more game. Add on that the mavs played well and the Celtics shot the worst of the whole season. They quit after 2nd quarter. Go home to game 5

[@LososWay721]

They gonna go back home and lose there too. Boston always chokes. Aint the first time they been up a couple a games.

[@RittenhousesRifle]

@LososWay721 Cope.

[@jnmc2498]

There will be no comeback. The Celtics had a bad game, it happens to everyone. The fact that Boston is a bad matchup for Dallas still stands and that’s going to be decisive.

[@tubbsthabarber4507]

This is true; however if I wanted to convince myself (I do) I would say that every game the Mavs scoring has increased while the Celtics have scored less each game. In addition the rebounding has tilted in Dallas’ favor with each game. If the defense of Dallas continues to be replicable and their offense is able to show up (not expecting the output they had last game), there is a real chance they could extend this another game.

[@steviechampagne]

Mavs have outscored Boston in this series… they will beat them and this run will go down in history as the greatest Finals comeback ever

[@tubbsthabarber4507]

@@steviechampagne I hope with all my heart that’s the case

[@zacfromArkansas]

​@@steviechampagne I really think Dallas can do it. If they win Game 5 they're winning Game 6, then they play in Boston

[@CtFletcher-eg5zj]

Lmao if I had to bet on the Celtics winning 1 game out 3 or them shooting 38 percent again im def going with the 1 game.. you said it the mavs don’t matchup well.

[@AKCobra1120]

KP was cleared to play by the medical staff for game 4, so I don't see that changing unless he tweaks it in practice. His mobility is a valid concern. If he's a turnstile out there then healthy Horford+X is a better choice

[@jdelgado216]

They said the same thing about the Cavs in 2016 so it's not impossible but it would take almost a miracle to come back and win

[@RittenhousesRifle]

The problem is the Cavs had Lebron and we’re actually good. Luka is not Lebron and that Cavs team was far superior to this Mavs team. That team would beat this Mavs team in the Finals in 5 games.

[@jibbscat5146]

The problem is the current Boston Celtics are not even a tenth of that GSW 73-9 team

[@sindilacion]

@@jibbscat5146These teams aren’t close. The gap between the mavs and the Celtics is larger than the warriors 73-9 warriors and cavs. On top of that they’re worst possible matchup for the mavs. Easy series.

[@killfacedel5014]

@@sindilacionI see what you’re saying, but there’s some issues. For one Luka is by far the best player. Promised 30 pts almost double double or 40-50 pt. Dependent on Kyrie. If Kyrie plays well then Luka or Ky gets doubled and Luka will hit 45-50. Other issue is Celtics are starting 6-7 deep but Mavs if role players play right they have a way better bench. After KP and Horford for Celtics they are capped at 7. Mavs can throw Hardy/Exum, THJ (almost 6th man of the year) PJ/DJJ then Kleber then whichever center you want to rotate with Powell.

[@jibbscat5146]

@@sindilacion yup they def don’t look closely matched after that a$$ whoopin on Friday 🥴

[@panagiotisatmatzidis9972]

Comparing Harden and Carmelo to Luka doesn't make sense to me. Luka understands the game at a much deeper level... That's plain to see. He has _pure_ play-making skills. None of the other two guys has. Damn Harden doesn't even know how to protect the ball... And don't get me started at understanding timing, handling end-of-game situations.

[@Jesus0418]

harden is an amazing play maker. luka is more like a lebron than harden imo

[@rossmcewan7204]

with all that said about harden in terms of scoring if you look at passing it becomes even more obvious luka is the better scorer and passer and a better rebounder

[@paulrob55]

In ONE GAME he was!

[@sbvish2000]

Mavs remind me of 2023 Miami Heats who made improbable run to finals only to be overmatched and lose to a superior and deep Nuggets team in Finals

[@kenichiallen]

no.. I doubt it.. it's just a matter of winning 1 game and avoiding a sweep..

[@tru3dialect]

Jaden McDaniels and JT are like same size lol

[@SamandRoseMiller]

Hey Jason, I notice when you talk about the western conference next season you have the grizzlies listed with other good conteding teams like OKC and the timberwolves, im a huge grizzlies fan and am interested in why you think they can do really well next season. Love your work!

[@Jason-Timpf]

We’ll get more into it this summer, but mostly just that I think GG is an awesome forward to fit in with that group, Ja, Desmond, JJJ and GG is one hell of a core 4.

[@icanhazgoodgame3845]

Most All time greats would be good in any era.

[@duanealvincasiano5891]

White is a starter in San Antonio..

[@killfacedel5014]

Heard the argument and it’s fair, but there’s a difference between all NBA defenders and perimeter and interior. Tatum is an intelligent defender, but he isn’t better than Dort, McDaniels, Brown, Holiday.. etc. Tatum has the potential, but he overvalues his offensive impact to where he stiffens himself on defensive play. Could he be? Yes. Is he? No. If he ever comes back Simmons is far better than

[@coreyhiggins6890]

If you still comparing harden and doncic...im aware you've seen either play....you just see a stepback....no post game....no mid range...plus luka was like 20 pounds heavier and 3 inches taller...

[@lukeremsberg5796]

Based off of your Harden points, is James Harden the offensive version of Rudy Gobert? An absolute menace on their respective sides of the floor throughout the regular season because they just play the numbers, but when you put them against elite opponents in the playoffs the system just doesn’t hold up to the real superstars?

[@jdelgado216]

I'd say it depends, Harden is at least decent on D when he tries but Gobert is awful offensively even trying

[@lukeremsberg5796]

@@jdelgado216 I don’t know if that’s fair. Gobert is a rim rolling lob threat, that’s just it. Harden could play a limited role in good defensive system, that’s about it. But yeah I agree hardens defense > Gobert’s offense

[@taylor7264]

your nba champion rankings are off bc you forgot the prompt. its abt which team has the most matchup flexibility not who has the best apex alpha or the hardest path etc... ofc talent matters but all of these teams are talented so thats why matchup flexibility becomes crucial in evaluating which one is rly best. that being said these are my rankings based on matchup flexibility 1. '24 celtics (white/holiday/brown/tatum/porzingus): bc they have 5/6 two-way guys that can all dribble-pass-shoot and guard multiple position. they are the definition of versatility. theres not style of ball they cant play. let's remember we've barely seen them at full strength this post szn. 2. '21 bucks (holiday/middleton/tucker/giannis/lopez) - bc on offense they had 3 guys that could initiate offense in pnr or pnp w lopez stretching the floor. buddenholzer may have been a little rigid in his defensive philosophy but they had 3 great perimeter defenders that theoretically could switch 1-3/4 while having 2 elite rim protectors. in terms of top end talent giannis is as good as 1 on this lsit. 3. '19 raptors (lowry/green/kawhi/siakam/gasol) - during their run kawhi was as good as any uperstar on this list in terms of his 2-way dominance. offensively they played 5 guy you have to respect from 3 while having two iso scorers as well as ball handlers that could create in 2-man action. all their guys guarded too. i put them below the bucks bc the bucks had a little more size w their versatility. 4. '20 lakers (kcp/green/bron/ad/howard) - also a versatile two way team. i have them at #4 bc that lakers team had limited playmakers outside of lebron. so essentially they only had 1 way to play on offense. i think they'd struggle if a great team found a way to make "the others" make decisions w the ball instead of being play finishers. defensively they were as versatile as any1 on the list. 5. '23 nuggets (murray/kcp/mpj/ag/jokic) - theyre great bc of jokic and bc the complemetary nature of their roster construction. they have a lot of counters offensively and a guy in jokic that makes the right play every time. defensively they have just enough personnel wise to cover all facets of nba defense. however imo they have a few more weaknesses than the teams above. offensively they lack offensive initiators relative to the teams above. defensively they have entry points in murray n mpj and relatively little rim protection. 6. '22 warriors (steph/klay/wiggins/dray/looney) - they started 2 non shooters and only rly had 2 offensive initiators in steph n poole. defensively they lacked elite rim protection but they were extremely versatile

[@JonathanWoodall]

Rly curious what you thought of Luka’s double screen he set for Exum that lead to a miss. If you watched it without context, you’d think Exum was the superstar and Luka was grant Williams 😂 was just weird to see Luka setting multiple screens on one possession for Dante Exum.

[@seanisabel]

As a Celtics fan, please let us finish this series. We haven't won anything yet! Hopefully we finish them off in game 5.

[@LargeDude2023]

This ain’t fake like the Disney Bubble. Boston got real fans with real hatred for Kyrie and he’s already been rattled and fined as a result in the past. Boston Garden will be rocking.

[@Thisisrance]

All of the makings for the greatest comeback in the history of basketball

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

@@ThisisranceCope harder 😅

[@Thisisrance]

@@MihoyMinoy-si8fb do you know what cope means or did you just hear someone say that?

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

@@Thisisrance Nope, I’m accurately describing what you’re doing right now.

[@Thisisrance]

@@MihoyMinoy-si8fb coping would be “I’m proud of the mavericks win or lose.” Saying “we gona make the greatest comeback of all time time” is putting my huge balls on the table. Celtics soft AF

[@lukehouglum4731]

Mailbag: would there be a net-positive outcome for Dallas to play Gafford and Lively at the same time in order to keep a rim protector in the paint when Tatum guards the 5?

[@seanrent9852]

no spacing, maybe if Lively keeps taking 3s but Kleber + center lineups is their version of that

[@dvdv8197]

Lbh, Celtics just lost because they wanna celebrate the chip at home. There will be no comeback, unfortunately.

[@mjcipri]

Most of the peeps here hoping for Mavs to comeback to win probably have bet on them🤣. Too bad, it’s over Monday.

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

Either a bet or pure disdain for the Celtics. It’s one or the other

[@Thisisrance]

You mean a significant injury, like…. KP? He was literally Bostons best player in game 1 and they haven’t played near as well without him since. How could you just glaze over that? 😂

[@andrewspezialetti4179]

Boston going off game 5 and hitting 20 or more 3's and playing harder. Boston won 3 games in a row so no adjustments were made. Dallas made there adjustments now Bostons gets to respond C's in 5

[@thelegenedzzz468]

Jason you could low key be a coach tell JJ to give you a call once he get the job

[@thepabs911]

He already is a coach... high school i think.

[@therealdarrell282]

Outside of a sweep, which all Celtics wanted, Boston left Dallas with a split after going up 3-1. Boston closest to this series out on Monday, nobody is going to care that Dallas won game 4

[@GregTrump-ek7mp]

Not gonna lie I’m kinda jealous Boston got sent home with a 40 piece and extra barbecue sauce

[@TheRsHACKERZ]

Tatum cannot play defense either. Look how well Luca scores

[@WGAGENCY]

If havent been betting the celtics to lose big every game during these playoffs, you're saying F free money. The odds are so lopsided and this team doesn't have the mental fortitude to not get blown out along with their playstyle.

[@bobbresnahan8397]

Old guys -- Earl Monroe. Walt Frazier.

[@markfarrens7733]

Easy bet to say they won’t , but why not them?

[@wesleywhite4782]

Mavs have a near flawless game and Celtics have a near record bed shitter. Cmon people.

[@GregTrump-ek7mp]

But the Mavs won by 38. Your point has no merit. If the Mavs barely won than you’d have a point. But also how did they have a “near flawless game” when their 2 stars miss all their 3s except 1? Bro you’re an excuse maker who’s delusional. Your team is not better than the Mavs. They won 2 games by 7 points each and Dallas was right there even with their C minus game. You don’t know ball, helm you don’t know anything. You dont even know that the hook em horns sign you don’t keep your thumb out. Unless you’re throwing west side or something stupid. Hope you enjoyed that 40 piece courtesy of Dallas

[@fabriziocattaruzzi9313]

you would trade doncic for tatum or brown if you were boston?

[@greenmonk941991]

Mavs have enough to steal the next 3. Only problem is that Tatum and brown also have enough to make sure that doesn’t happen

[@david_m157]

I think Boston was spooked. Dallas could win game 5.

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

It isn’t happening buddy…

[@Iselas181]

Thing is I am always worried about Bostons mental state, if they lose game 5 and collapse like they have in the past then Mavs have a pretty decent chance. I don't think it happens but this is Boston we are talking about.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

​@@MihoyMinoy-si8fbThat's what your boyfriend said.

[@SF-my2ym]

Teams have off nights. The Celtics won’t be off in game 5.

[@RyGuy2777]

Was dallas spooked after minny blew them out?

[@jaredt2590]

The Mavs keep getting better every game, I see thi going 7.

[@kaydawgy1999]

Everybody relax. The series ends on Monday....and I'm not a Boston fan

[@jacksondickery509]

Mavs in 7. Never have I seen a fanbase this nervous while being up 3-1 in a series. Must be sad being a Boston fan

[@RittenhousesRifle]

Boston has so many championships they’ve lost count. I highly doubt any Boston fan is upset with their sports teams.

[@robin930channel]

celtics sure win game 5. they want to win at our home court.

[@TheRsHACKERZ]

Did u watch Magic and Bird. No one is better than those 2

[@jaysmith4357]

Funny how Tatum doesn’t get the same energy as Luka when it comes to him getting absolutely torched on defense and having three games under 20 points in the freaking NBA FINALS!!! Wow what a luxury being able to play subpar and putting up stinkers on the biggest stage only to still be up 3-1 in the finals because your team is so insanely stacked huh? Luka and Kai could never, they have to be really good to great on a nightly basis in order for their team to be successful

[@quinnhenshaw7293]

It’s not funny it’s bc Brad Steven’s knows how to build a TEAM. Man I didn’t realize winning is hard to understand these days.

[@Litty2Shoes]

Celtics hater here can’t lie. But comparing tatums defense to Lukas and saying he’s getting torched is a horrible take. His perimeter defense isn’t as good as the previous years but his inside D is great and he’s rebounding and switching. Luka doesn’t do any of that. And yea Tatum is shooting kinda bad but he’s still distributing and drawing the best defender on the mavs so the other guys can eat. All said, let’s go mavs lol

[@Litty2Shoes]

Celtics hater here can’t lie. But comparing tatums defense to Lukas and saying he’s getting torched is a horrible take. His perimeter defense isn’t as good as the previous years but his inside D is great and he’s rebounding and switching. Luka doesn’t do any of that. And yea Tatum is shooting kinda bad but he’s still distributing and drawing the best defender on the mavs so the other guys can eat. All said, let’s go mavs lol

[@WGAGENCY]

Kyrie gets less criticism for his inconsistent play in the playoffs than Tatum. Kyrie is still viewed as this great playoff scorer while Tatum is looked at as a playoff bust. They should be viewed in the same light if we're going off of recent playoff play. Not series from almost a decade ago. Kyrie as a #2 option is more likely to score below 20 than above since he left Boston. When you factor in his time in Boston as a #1 it is a coinflip on if he'll score more than 20 points in the playoffs. Don't know of any all time great playoff scorers who aren't even a reliable 20 a night from game to game.

[@jaysmith4357]

@@Litty2Shoes Tatum is surrounded by above average defenders and when healthy a great rim protecter in KP!! He doesn’t have to be great on either end specifically on offense. He is getting torched by Luka but he’s supposed to be this great two way player. Do you believe Luka can score less than 20 points in the finals of all stages and his team have a shot at winning?? Answer that,because you myself and everyone knows that answer is a big fat HELL NO lol. He is down 3-1 and is getting crucified by the media averaging a damn near 30 point triple double in the finals😂😂😂 Tatum is the most privileged fraud of an All NBA First teamer in history. He shouldn’t be mentioned in the same breath as Luka Luka also has an obligation on the offensive end that doesn’t compare to Tatum or Brown for the simple fact that besides Kyrie nobody else on the Mavs can make a play for themselves due to their inability to dribble a freaking basketball,while the Celtics have 6-8 players who can do that. So how on earth is he going to be elite on the defensive end when he has such a tremendous responsibility to score and distribute offense for his team?? Tatum is a joke period,swap him and Luka and the Mavs barely make the playoffs and are guaranteed to be a 1st round exit!

[@stevenhines5550]

I was thinking of a fantasy scenario where a sports reporter says "hey Jason: you're at the top of your game and on the biggest stage. You've worked your whole life to be here. You bring your son to all your games so he can watch you compete at the highest level. You wear the same uniform as sports and civil rights legends like Bill Russell and Sam Jones and intense competitors like Kevin Garnett and Larry Bird. Can you look into the camera and tell the world how it feels to throw a game so that Adam Silver can collect more TV revenues?"

[@RickDanner]

the whole thing like everything else in this world is fixed and I mean everything , so much money lost on Celtics playoff run no way a sweep was happening

[@stevenhines5550]

@@RickDanner yes Jason, that's right. Look right into the camera and explain to the fans how your oh-so-righteous Mormon braintrust is any different from Tim Donaghy.

[@stevenhines5550]

@@RickDanner wait...we have Joe Mazzula. Joe, hi, Steve Hines, ESPN. I noticed you like to cite your Christian bona-fides. Please tell the fans about Christ's teachings on throwing games. Right here Joe...look into the camera and tell us how it feels to cheat.

[@RobertoHernandez-bz2hh]

The Celtics could lose game 5 in Boston and still won the series. They would have 2 more games to do it.

[@rashaaaad921]

Can we please stop with this everytime a team wins one game down 3-0. Especially for this series, its just not happening and anyone who thinks Dallas will so much as win game 5 is a fool

[@ericfleming347]

People should slow down here. Didn't Boston just do exactly what they needed to do won both at home and stole 1 of the 2 games in Dallas ? Boston is sitting pretty right now they could lose game 5 but would still win it in 6. They will not lose game 5 though they will play much much better. I think The Mavs will put up a good fight will be somewhat close until midway through the 3rd quarter then Boston will pull away. Celtics have not even played great yet Tatum hasn't had a great game I am sure it's coming to close this thing out.

[@irefusebeastmark4728]

finally the word "MIRACLE" is used as only the Judeo-Christian God intervention can provide

[@FaqeerAli88]

Dam your 6'6

[@killfacedel5014]

Harden performed worse in playoffs. Luka excels. His numbers go up and his playoff record and who he has taken off with his surrounding cats is already enough. They aren’t the same.

[@kevinmclain6741]

I stopped caring about this analysis after he picked Suns in 5.

[@christophermendoza6936]

All I will say is don’t let the mavs win game 5 lol

[@ELV943]

Now people are living in a delirious fantasy of what if. Celtics and the fans ending this Monday Mavs won't be getting any rest at the hotel before the game. We'll be outside making sure they're up all night 😂😂 Four Seasons Hotel "Boston" let's give them a proper welcome to the city Sunday night.

[@finonrenegade9780]

Celtics must finish it in 5 .. if not they in big trouble

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

Lebron and AD will hold team USA back. Mark my words

[@nanshe3x]

At least the Mavs didn’t get swept.

[@jac23mj]

Bam is the best switch defender in the league

[@jacopobottoni8597]

Stop it, get some help

[@Scotty2413]

If porzingus is hurt this is going 7.

[@ilyhenry]

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THE 100 DAYS REST PRIOR TO THE BUBBLE. FULL NBA SEASONS ARE WAR

[@mrsneed420]

No

[@Racebannon01]

Boston’s going to fold like an origami swan

[@AlltheTALKwGregArkhurst]

My favourite quote as a coach « when is lat time you did something for the first time ». In that case LUKA LEGEND could be the first one to do so! Coming back from a 3-0 deficit 💪🏽

[@paulrob55]

Nopw sorry!!!

[@RickDanner]

@@paulrob55 from boston but Luka my fav nba player

[@kevinmclain6741]

Warriors problems are defense. Going straight to scoring shows how Clueless you are.

[@seanjohn6956]

Very disrespectful to James harden

[@NobleVagabond2552]

11:22

[@Nick-fz2oo]

If Boston loses game 5, Dallas will win the title.

[@MihoyMinoy-si8fb]

Cringe bait.

[@thepabs911]

I might have a heart attack if the Mavs somehow win this series. At least I would die happy. LOL

[@paulrob55]

Sorry but they WON'T lose Game 5!

[@RobertoHernandez-bz2hh]

Boston can lose game 5 and go to Dallas and win the finals there. They are a good road team.

[@michaeldaire5617]

Butler and bam better at guarding 1 through 5 then Tatum 😂

[@paulfiore7083]

Even if it goes 7 and Mavs lose I'll be happy

[@gupmac4389]

Mavs win Game 5!! 💯 %

[@xxdemestrosxx]

tatum is getting his ass kicked on defense. the mavs should have attacked him from the very beginning.

[@cmac392]

Poole yuck. bad attitude, no defense

[@jacobreeves3110]

I wish. But no.

[@xpreshun]

What Boston did to IT when he was injured, I could see them playing KP if this goes to game 6.

[@SF-my2ym]

Back then Boston needed IT to win. Now Boston doesn’t need KP. Tatum and Brown are good enough to win this time around.

[@SuperJoobers]

With that win last night the mavericks just used up their miracle 🤷‍♂️

[@dvdv8197]

Re: Warriors: supposedly, Klay just unfollowed Warriors IG... Looks like he's on his way out!

[@macl221310]

Of course! They let them get one and now it is going 7 games

[@paulrob55]

No it is NOT!

[@SF-my2ym]

This guy saying 2020 Bubble Lakers are one of the best teams is crazy. 🤣🤣🤣 Half the league sat out that season. 🤣🤣🤣

[@connor_phillipz5689]

If Dallas forces a game 6 all bets are off.

[@RittenhousesRifle]

Lmfao no.

[@PardeepKumar-vz8kb]

The cope is crazy. Mavs about to get smacked in game 5​@RittenhousesRifle

[@WLJ1287]

Yeah let’s just forget that they would still have to win an additional 2 in a row after they just did so as if the other team can’t adjust and up their energy level and effort also

[@paulrob55]

Dream on that ain't gonna happen!

[@afuturemodern]

Tatum is not more switchable then Barnes

[@SF-my2ym]

You obviously don’t watch basketball.

[@dvdv8197]

Without Tingus Pingus: Mavs in 7! With Tingus Pingus: Mavs in 7! 😬🤪

[@SF-my2ym]

Not with Luka getting blown by the way he does. 🤣🤣🤣 The Celtics had an off night. It won’t happen in game 5.

[@paulrob55]

Thanks for making me laugh!!!!!!

[@SF-my2ym]

@@paulrob55🤣🤣 I laugh every time Brown blows by Luka and dunks it on Kyrie. 🤣🤣🥰

[@justinheat1]

the celtics almost did it last year. i'm a huge celtic fan but i'm hoping that the J's a comeback handed to them because they are both so weak minded.

[@SF-my2ym]

Weak minded? You obviously a casual that doesn’t know anything about basketball. All the Celtics were missing shots in game 4. That’s not going to happen in game 5.

[@worldbfree7576]

​@@SF-my2ymyou can be completely right on your points and then throw in "you're a casual" and you'll still sound like you're ten years old

[@SF-my2ym]

@@worldbfree7576Still doesn’t change the fact you’re a casual

[@worldbfree7576]

@@SF-my2ym listen i was just trying to help you not look and sound so stupid in the future but if thats your thing have at it

[@paulrob55]

Does ANYONE really expect them to be the only team to come back after being down 3-0 out of all 156 games?????? Even God can't help them!!!!!!

[@profkchannel]

Dude. You are incredible. Not all analysts are this well-informed and sharp. I appreciate it, and you are my go-to place for informed, critical analysis. Thanks, Jason. Awesome.

[@Nomadicheadspace]

No

[@dvdv8197]

24:30 "Some sort of pivotally important member of the team gets hurt and then the advantage flips." Uhm, isn't that the case with Tingus Pingus not being able to play?

[@thepabs911]

I'm a Mavs fan, but unfortunately, the Celts without a healthy Pingus are still a better team than the Mavs... However, if the Mavs can somehow steal game 5, then all bets are off!

[@throwaways5285]

I think he would say that because they were able to win game 3 (which was must-win for Dallas) suggests that the fundamental advantage remains

[@dvdv8197]

@@throwaways5285 yeah good point. Had the injury occurred after Game 3, perhaps a different story.

[@dvdv8197]

@@thepabs911 agreed, just thought it was weird he didn't talk about that hehe.

[@jdelgado216]

Tingus Pingus is one but Celtics still have Jrue and White without mentioning their main stars

[@c4CHIN]

2016 Finals: Kyrie Irving & LeBron James delivered and brought the Cavs back as they became the first team to rally from a 3-1 Finals deficit

[@paulrob55]

And they will remain the only team to do that!

[@Colinkrauss1]

No, man. Obviously they’re not gonna pull off the miracle … unless they do.

[@killfacedel5014]

Role player value is based off of +/- rating with team comp. Sometimes it shows sometimes it doesn’t. Aaron Gordon is perfect cause Jokic, but JET was perfect for Mavs because Kidd

[@kingjerome410]

Mailbag : the 2019 Toronto raptors vs the Philadelphia 76ers game 7 , was the buzzer beater from kawhi the greatest shot in nba history ?

[@wesleywhite4782]

No they won't. I know they kicked the Celtics ass yesterday but people need to be realistic against that team.

[@Andy_M986]

No,Boston are going to rout them in the next game,the last game wasn't that important. Resting the first 5 after 20 minutes,and playing the second unit in the last quarter,showed that,winning at home means more to the team.

[@valal447]

Draymond Green is the most switchable player in the league 😊 thank you

[@francisdelacruz6439]

GSW now only has one star, Klay dropped off. They need another star. Zion is a star, hehehe.

[@TheLenze]

Celtics are going down. This will be the worst collapse in the history of sports

[@rubenjimenez9308]

Boston Fans how would y’all feel, if Boston loses game 5?

[@kekecnakvadrat]

If Mavs win game 5, its over.

[@kena90]

Bruh. Putting any bubble team in any conversation of greatness is idiotic. It’s was your team and your favorite player. Bigger asterisk than ‘99

[@alwenbiesum7150]

Yes they can! Boston will be on the other side of comebacks this time ( Red Sox 2004 ALCS Patriots Super Bowl 51)

[@seanisabel]

Man, i wanted it to end in game 4. Because every game that Dallas wins, the more pressure is on Boston. As a Boston fan, i sure hope they end it Monday night.