The 76ers and Mavericks Make It Interesting...

[@mitchellyouker690]

Kenny thank u. Abt to graduate HS and I started watching you in 8th grade. Been a good ride.

[@shrilshah2454]

same im abt to graduate and ive been watching him since his 2k and quiz videos 5 yrs ago

[@Fatima-hl2qg]

I’m about to graduate and I’ve been watching for a year lmaooo

[@jscurf26]

Same bro.

[@mikedvdg]

Aren't we all graduating? 😂

[@6reps]

I do wonder what James would be like if he came shredded. He has always been a bit on the heavier side in Houston and it was okay because he needed power and the physicality to drive to the rim continuously and absorb contact. Now that he has lost a step I wonder if he can make it up by losing a bit of weight.

[@jakob9614]

Honestly I think were gonna see a shredded KD before we see a skinny Harden…

[@jacksonbashiri8118]

@@jakob9614 I actually think harden will slim down for next season

[@Mr.QuietAsKept]

I agree. And maybe time for a 6th man role

[@jacksonbashiri8118]

@@Mr.QuietAsKept why would he be a sixth man, he is still a top 25 player💀

[@lik7953]

@@jacksonbashiri8118 I mean manu was a consistent top 25 player who was a 6th man. Granted I don’t think he should come off the bench cuz he plays well with maxey.

[@cahrles2687]

76ers looked so different with embiid, it’s truly insane to see how good embiid is I love him so much

[@fungusmcrae1]

you mean embum

[@moralesglitxhh27]

jokic does it better

[@novembers5760]

@@moralesglitxhh27 where is jokic? I've been looking for him

[@lxwj7101]

@@novembers5760 embiid for mvp. just so that sloppy fat boy doesn't win it

[@savieryung4133]

@@novembers5760 hes in cancun

[@jarrett2488]

Luka’s teammates finally showing up was the key to them winning that game

[@moman3w]

They also played at a faster pace allowing more players to actually touch the ball which i believe played a role in everyone getting in a good rhythm

[@TheSodaShop]

JB really played well and that's a big key to them winning. They need someone else to score 20 plus to win

[@reececisneros1622]

Yes bro! The first loss Brunson and Dinwiddie combined for like 9/22 or something like that. Cant happen against a well rounded team like the suns. Once they hit their shots, and Luka stepped up the defensive pressure, we won. If we continue that we can win

[@samsungtv6160]

brunson in the first quarter went off

[@nachosterli7995]

I believe Harden’s injury affected him in his preparation for the whole season. I think that if he puts up a good preseason and lose some weight, he can be much more of a scorer again.

[@barker8212]

I really hope this is the case, cus I love my man James

[@mikeblaze7424]

Apparently his trainer even said he pretty much had a year off

[@jacksonbashiri8118]

I hope this is what’s happening instead of him just full on declining

[@josegarcia-xd6lt]

Yes sir

[@JDNoble]

At this point that’s a big if

[@phillyphan9322]

As a NBA fan I wanted the Sixers and Mavs to win so we can get more basketball. Oh and I’m a sixer and luka fan😭

[@twistedfate4412]

I am truly sorry for ur pain

[@JC4.72]

I’m a Luka fan and a okc fan. Also one of my fam is a Sixers fan

[@JC4.72]

@@twistedfate4412 that’s a fair statement

[@user_Z-]

As long as Philly gets eliminated in the playoffs I’m coolin. Giannis back 2 back 🏆🏆💍💍

[@bignoob24]

Not a sixers fan but I do like Tyrese Maxey & Tobias Harris. Luka's awesome too.

[@EnZo7992]

To me, Mavs playing Ntilikina and Dwight Powell, while they can hang on the court, is more about “hey go in and hold your own while Luka/Brunson/Maxi etc. take a breather so they won’t be gassed by the 4th quarter.

[@marcussmith5928]

Frank has actually been affective vs Devin Booker this series we on the floor

[@EnZo7992]

@@marcussmith5928 He has been and that’s great for how much the Mavs signed him for

[@kzeegamer-6115]

I hate to say this because I really enjoyed watching DP play in the regular season, but we have to cut him out of the rotation. The pick and roll offense that he was lethal in has disappeared, he went from scoring 20 every second night to being lucky to even score. Maxi should be the starter with Chriss and Bertans as the backup centers.

[@EnZo7992]

@@kzeegamer-6115 Only reason DP’s starting is to eat up minutes because Mavs know having Maxi out there 25-30 minutes plus would really wear him out and he’s already injury prone to begin with. Also just the fact that DP always hustles and gives 110% and Kidd loves that about him.

[@bunny4me713]

@@EnZo7992 true... and Kidd is protecting Maxi to not get in foul troubles early, since he is needed on offense to space the floor.

[@masont2008]

The sixers really surprised me by holding the heat to 79 points

[@flexadventure4192]

If u watched the game it wasnt that surprising. The heat did not really drive the ball at all. They were scared of embiid and forgot they weren't going against DeAndre jordan. Bam was playing very scared too.

[@masont2008]

I know I was surprised by how both teams played

[@darnellwilliams8783]

@@masont2008 yeah You mean the Refs in Philly held The Miami Heat to 79 Points this has been the Aorst Officarikg in the Playoffs I've ever seen

[@trentbruton6706]

@@darnellwilliams8783 lmao nice

[@danieldanielson2324]

@@flexadventure4192 word! Embiid sitting in the fourth? That’s bam’s time to eat.

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

Damn Harden set a standard for himself so high in those MVP seasons, he's out his prime he's a 20 ppt - 10 ast type PG

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

Still better then simmons 🤷🏽

[@sportschool3537]

@@_ripVanWinkle_ Dude, Harden didn't set any high standard... all he did was push empty stats to the limit... the man scored 35ppg with almost 30 shots attempted per game... sorry but that's not even that good... also his game was based on him cheating... he was grabbing arms and flopping for fouls and shooting 20fts per game... Sorry but Harden as a basketball player has way too little skill... his skill was step back 3's, flopping all day and driving to the basket without defense because the defenders knew he was gonna flop and get free throws... Harden was simply a FRAUD... all time great my ass... the moment the rules changed and he can't flop he got royally screwed... why? Cause he was no real game... and people compared him to Kobe ffs... jesus fucking christ...

[@jacksonbashiri8118]

@@sportschool3537 if you think harden was cheating what do you think about Kd lebron giannis or embiid

[@buchulesobayeni6445]

On terrible efficiency *

[@dantepierre1948]

@@jacksonbashiri8118 did you think you said something smart just now because that question makes no sense😂😂all 4 people u just names are all extremely better than him

[@Frank-hv7xj]

I feel like Suns has a 80% chance of winning and Mavs has 20%, but if Mavs wins game 4 then that percentage is going to get higher.

[@joe5322]

Insightful take

[@lukeoaks]

I think if mavs win 4 whoever wins game 5 back in PHX wins the series

[@epicgamer-nl8ue]

If mavs win game 4 mavs win series

[@imdbtruth]

If Dallas pulls even in game 4, then I think they'll win the series.

[@danieldanielson2324]

1:20 I forgot who tweeted it but for concussion protocol, you can only be listed as “OUT” or available. No probable, day to day, or gtd. However the training staff can clear a player up to game time and I guess that’s what happened. Big props for embiid. Antics aside, I respect his skill and his will to play for his team.

[@Infinityflow0]

I do feel like some of James's performance is because of the hamstring. The lack of explosion, agility, lift, etc from a player who was already relatively lesser in those areas seems to be indicative of that. I don't think we will see a great harden until next season when he gets some time to rest it.

[@bobbob-cd9yl]

yh he used to be able to blow past everyone now everyone stays in front of him

[@Casualfan101]

If brunson can score atleast 20 rest of the series its going 6 or 7

[@juldog3658]

agreed

[@kohsmoger1567]

The mavericks can win dude.

[@bbobydoesgames]

Its just not the easy for him in this series though.

[@thumpertx1]

I said it before the series started. For the Mavs to be able to win, Luka was going to need consistent support from Brunson, Dinwiddie and kleber. As for the suns, I always said their best bet to win would be to lock down everyone and force Luka to do it all himself, effectively exhausting him and cause him to fade late in games. Which is exactly what happened in game 2.

[@daffyduckburner]

That’s awesome that Kenny is throwing out the first pitch

[@Gyannisins]

I rly want Luka to take it to 7

[@WeMove19]

And I really want CP3 to finally get a ring😭

[@moxeboy]

@@WeMove19 west is losing the finals again this year so

[@chasemcm]

As a 19 year old who watched James for over 8 years, the one thing I don’t get about his current game is he picks up the dribble CONSTANTLY and just stands there. If you watch a full Rockets Harden game you will see he always kept his dribble alive no matter what and that created so many more opportunities to score

[@frito4885]

I think last off-season he said he was rehabbing his hammy while off-season and didn't have that much time to really work on his craft and I think in turn that lead to his weight going up him losing tht step and tht shot making ability. I think he can be much better than he is and will be next season where he has time to really work on working out and his skill

[@ubadman1]

we do this every year and every round. just because a team defends homecourt and goes up 2-0 we act like the series are over. dallas especially lost 2 games because no one showed up but luka. and 76ers were missing their best player.

[@nova1121fanz]

this wasn't even close to being the Mavs perfect game. they shot like shit and the Suns shot like 45% from the field and 3.

[@ddonuts1305]

Bro the suns shoot 50% from the field usually and had I believe 18 turnovers? Might have been the worst game I’ve seen them play all season mavs played good D but not that good

[@slightlyunhinged]

@@ddonuts1305 Mavs D forced the Suns into the majority of those turnovers. It’s ok to give them credit

[@imdbtruth]

Suns can play better, Mavs can also play better... Every game is different, but if Brunson and the defense show up for the rest of the series, then Dallas will have a good chance.

[@silverfang4583]

@@slightlyunhinged not really majority of the turnovers were sloppy passes cp3 rarely makes, or people fumbling the ball. Heck there was 1 play where the ball literally flew into lukas hands dude didn't need to move at all it came to him.

[@slightlyunhinged]

@@silverfang4583 so CP was just sloppy for no reason, not b/c Reggie Bullock was putting extreme amounts of pressure on him? I get yer a Suns fan, but for a team to have like 17 turnovers but NO credit goes to the opposing defense is wild, so I disagree

[@fidoking]

I’m not surprised by the 76ers at all. If Joel keeps playing the series I have said they were my pick to win the east

[@fs6688]

Really??

[@tyreerhodes2316]

@@fs6688 i had the sixers going to final i got suns winning it alll no matter who there

[@Serocco]

Celtics and Bucks aren't letting Philly win the east

[@Cashmoneez]

One game

[@flexadventure4192]

Harden looked more normal yesterday. He was actually driving and getting fouled a good amount. The only problem I see is that his shot making ability isn't what it used to be. He can't hit those step backs no more.

[@daswolio3204]

i think that’s down to his hamstring. If it’s not 100% he doesn’t have the lift he needs to make those shots

[@dantepierre1948]

@@daswolio3204 nope, he’s fine, he’s just simply not as good anymore.

[@dantepierre1948]

@@daswolio3204 regardless I still think they can beat the heat in 7 with embiid

[@saucyca1821]

@@dantepierre1948 I forgot you’re the expert. Lmfao get outta here.

[@dantepierre1948]

@@saucyca1821 I don’t need to be a expert to say that😂where did u hear that his hamstring is still bothering him from last year? Or is that just what u want to believe because your upset that he’s playing so much worse all of a sudden

[@Will-cf4wp]

Dayum, throwing out the first pitch? That's dope

[@BigMarmaduke]

Im glad these series’ got more competitive, I need a game 7

[@dickrose7492]

hey kenny, congrats on becoming a father bro fr. as a gift, i present the lottery challenge: build a 15 man roster of players from the first 15 picks of the draft. you can only have one of each pick (ex. only 1 player can be a first overall pick, only 1 can be 2nd overall pick, etc.) and win the chip.

[@kyoh6202]

There needs to be a “Kenny Analysis” channel where your break down plays. We love your input like this bro

[@jarredzinsmeyer9318]

Not necessarily the perfect game for the mavs. They were not good from the 3 point line last night. But they were much more engaged on defense and that was the difference. Also, it helps that DFS and Brunson weren’t in foul trouble all game.

[@loganknox7]

“There’s an old saying that reins true, I think even James harden said this after game 2” BARS

[@dumoneyy2354]

My expectations of harden is for him to keep averaging 20 and 10. That scoring 35 a night didn’t work in Houston. And Kenny you said it yourself mama was seeing 3 defenders for the 1st two games that will stop anyone

[@taetrrtot6205]

Currently I think my expectation for James Harden rn is kind of a water downed version of Chris Paul

[@Nico-is1xj]

Love watching ur channel bro

[@Ivan-qk9up]

I mean if dallas can keep this defense up we have ourselves a series.

[@themaverick1898]

Locked on Mavs is the best dallas mavericks podcast to watch. They make a video every day.

[@imdbtruth]

Love locked on Mavs, but I also never miss a video from my guy Slightly Biased.

[@themaverick1898]

@@imdbtruth OH definitely, the vibes there are IMMACULATE

[@bunny4me713]

@@themaverick1898check "we talk mavs" podcast...

[@JonathanCZ14]

It feels luke every game that the Suns win is thanks to Chris Paul big games, and every loss is because Chris Paul plays bad

[@bliz-8410]

Thats insane that your throwing the first pitch for the chicago white sox, i remember when you were a smaller channel just making 2k myteam content, proud of you for real

[@doomsdaysist]

This dude casually mentioning he is throwing out the first pitch smh, congrats man

[@svrfersx9547]

I think the birthday thing is a fact but the cp3 blowing leads over came the birthday game

[@holdenburns506]

Been waiting for the re cap kenny the absolute Best ❤️

[@tylercoleman3020]

It is absolutely insane how different the sixers roster is with embiid on the court.

[@NotMyName83]

Kenny has some flexible fingers, man 😂 12:08

[@aaronghunter]

I feel the same way, I like more games and honestly we already had enough sweeps and gentlemen's sweeps. I still have WNBA to watch when the Playoffs end, but more basketball is more basketball.

[@ragewayz900]

Embiid had that man Bamonte locked up😂😂

[@mylesmoneyman]

KEEP UP THE GREAT CONTENT KENNY

[@laney423]

Kenny finna upload after the pod EVERY saturday. We eat all afternoon

[@briceanderson9127]

Not that suprising sixers turned it around considering they added an MVP back. Still think heat will win in 6 but I’m just glad it’ll be a good series. Also my sister had a concussion a while back and she also couldn’t look at her phone.

[@jazzyjeremy93]

Mavs and Luka didn’t shoot that well overall so they can def still improve going forward

[@peytonsuiter4842]

I’ve had three diagnosed concussions maybe some more from football. Can’t look at screens, the lights suck, just feel hella shitty

[@fineblanket]

There is a narrative that no one is scratching. Pat Riley and Doc Rivers. Magic said Riley would end Doc's career with that ACL. Maybe he meant his coaching days. It was a bad shooting night for the Heat. If they're offense can get back to its usual, the game will be closer.

[@jaredhockey558]

Kenny you definitely had a concussion my guy

[@davidfalade8111]

why you forget the u in situation? I thought I was tripping and then you said it again......

[@db2921]

Lets not forget Luka and Brunson head hunting bookers trash defense But niggas ain’t saying shit cuz it ain’t Luka

[@greysonrosenblatt9152]

Yup. Luka has a bad game and he’s torched by every casual basketball fan in the world, while anyone else has a bad game and no one talks about it

[@psychotropnilachtan8869]

That just means that Booker aint shlt. Better players have more haters and higher standarts.

[@greysonrosenblatt9152]

@@psychotropnilachtan8869 great way to look at it

[@Loganody]

throwing out the first pitch!? no wayyy congrats. Kenny goin hollywood in chi town!

[@Aj-bh6zy]

Miami are lucky to be up right now honestly The sixers could’ve definitely stole a road game if deandre Jordan wasn’t playing

[@jazzyjeremy93]

I’m glad you said fuck it with the clips lol

[@vishalpotluri6755]

kenny the 🐐

[@carlb4069]

I am so proud of you man 👏I wish i can be there to see u throw the first pitch 🔥

[@bears.beets.battlestarjuju]

As an NBA fan I see media and fans react so suddenly to things and never call back to the earlier parts of a season which really kind of define a players current situation in a playoffs. Harden got fat and out of shape to get to Philly and was dealing with a Hammy. I doubt Harden will look this way next season. Get won't be dropping no 35 but I can see Harden at 25 and 8-12 assists a game. Embiid is otherworldly by the way. How does one mans presence change and alter so much for both his and the opposing team? Mans is special.

[@GB223-v8n]

Ur vinyl collection is seriously wild

[@ethankur4923]

I totally agree about harden. Stat line looked exactly the same but something about his performance felt different and I hope that continues for the sixers

[@FlorisBuytaert]

Kenny saying situation is a national treasure

[@djs10261026]

That’s so cool your throwing out the first pitch for the Sox

[@admirhalvadzic254]

Kenny dont say " Frank Ntilikina didnt do nothing " When he was in the game guarding Booker, Book was 1-8 shooting.. So Frank did his job very good, took Green minutes. Kidd did that very smart..

[@SweetChariotOfFire]

It was less about Chris Paul’s birthday on gameday, but it Dorian Finney-Smith’s birthday the very next day. The Mavs played for their dude.

[@FuneraillesDuMonde]

you throwing the first pitch at the sox game!!? look at kenny man so inspirational

[@gf2245]

This channel has the best thumbnails in the game

[@raeedkasem9359]

Maxey been killing us all year, that dude is cold.

[@MikeyMike0330]

I don’t think we will get a real answer on Harden until next season.

[@htswhitey963]

Senior year of high school on my birthday one of my teammates ran into me during the game and I didn’t get to play half the game and was hurt the next two weeks😐

[@luisquintero2417]

Love ya Kenny!

[@tradeporzingisforturner923]

I swear if Luka get in a fucking shape for one fucking summer instead of returning fat , he wins MVP and average 35-40 points per game in playoffs on a great efficiency

[@jacobway468]

Nah he needs the weight

[@bishfvdisg1308]

Luka uses his weight for his basketball, you make him lose it and he will be even worse on defence and worse on the offensive side

[@26michaelk]

so glad the mavs and sixers won, not because i dont like the suns or heat, but because i want game 7s and intense series’s.

[@himX10]

you trippin if you think Frank Ntilikina did nothing last night he played more than great defense

[@larrysnoova3438]

A concussion may be one of the only things you SHOULD self diagnose yourself with though lmao

[@6reps]

Hot take: Joel Embiid is better than Deandre Jordan. Don’t @ me

[@davefreeman9265]

😂

[@WeMove19]

Cap, DeAndre is stronger, a better rim protector and looks like a Jamaican uncle so u know damn well he got intimidator on HOF

[@maxavierbenitez7013]

I call cap u casual 😂

[@moxeboy]

is this a hot take? lmfao coldest take ive heard in my life

[@sadewelsh7333]

@@moxeboy it’s called humor

[@aninnymouse1069]

A little confused, why do you keep saying "at least five"? Isn't it 6 games when 2-2 in the series?

[@benflis1618]

Good luck throwing the first pitch bro that’s awesome

[@sixtyhrs]

I love watching these type of videos

[@waitwha9734]

Bro said least valuable player 😂

[@sadewelsh7333]

And he’s right

[@crisomii]

It will be tougher to expect less from Harden than it was from Melo. We had a year without Melo after the year in OKC and that kinda helped us resetting expectations.

[@razmatazz9452]

Bam is a completely different player with Embiid on the floor.

[@charlieknockout]

Congrats on throwing the first pitch that is dope.

[@Antoinne92]

The Heat were destroying the 76ers inside AND Philly was also shooting like trash (17% and 22% or something terrible) Embiids presence takes out Bam as well as opens up the floor for Harden and Maxey more. That Harden and Embiid PnR was something the Heat haven't seen yet and took Lowry completely outta the game because Bam switching onto Harden puts Lowry onto Embiid. Spoelstra hasn't played Duncan Robinson all series for being a defensive liability and having more depth but looks like Lowry might need to be taking out too... but then why won't Embiid having Herro or Oladipo etc on him be the same thing? Def a new series

[@elmztana1201]

Tobias showing yall the hate was uncalled for

[@sadewelsh7333]

The hate is mostly because of his contract

[@nicholaschau9127]

Sixer fan here: I look at the trade as seth, Drummond, and two picks because Ben wasn't playing and wasn't going to play. So if we get 20ish/10+assists from him for three more years, I'm cool with paying him for 5 years. The last two years will just have to be the cost of having/trading for him

[@alexismaldonado9707]

0:20 Forgot the Emmanuel part

[@NerdChannelBrasil]

The mavs played good defense inside but not in the perimeter, Suns shot 46% from 3 and mavs offense was not good, 44% FG and 33% from 3. The defense won the game. So this is not a the perfect game from the mavs. Suns shot better, but shot less, because the mavs defense was forcing turnovers.

[@lesternomo6578]

hoping the mavs get some confidence from winning and start shooting better, that'll be the key to winning the series along with the defense they showed

[@DoomerMavsFan]

Crowder had like 2 step backs lol suns always have one player pop off from 3

[@chamine3426]

philly without harden on the floor last night had basically no offense, he is one of the best floor generals in the league rn and he just needs to make the offense flow, philly doesnt need harden to drop a 40 piece mcnugget with bbq sauce.

[@m11rrrs]

Harden is playing great. He’s not surrounded by catch & shoot players like he was in Houston. The players he’s surrounded by in Philly need to score to be effective. Tobias & Maxey are not big contributors unless they are scoring…. So on this team Hardens main role is to manipulate the floor spacing provided by the attention on him & Embiid allowing the others to catch the ball with a huge advantage. This is the way Philly needs to play to win. Everyone complained about Westbrook’s inability to adjust to the needs of the Lakers & now everyone is complaining because Harden has adjusted to the needs of the Sixer. Also of note is the Harden rule changes went into effect this year.

[@antman1551]

Can you bless us with the podcasts you listen to for sports/basketball? I’m currently overseas, and due to the time difference, I can’t watch the games live. Would love to hear these podcasts

[@andresomi6193]

I think one of the largest contributors to James hardens regression is the change when it came to foul baiting, I feel like he’s being much less aggressive knowing he won’t be able to draw a foul out of every play if he doesn’t score

[@MCGodsGaming]

not true, hes only averaging 1 less ft than his previous seasons. hes still drawing fouls just not finishing

[@jdino9644]

Philly needed to play Embiid because they was a big possibility they were going to go down 0-3 without him that game.

[@20dareason09]

Look for the Suns response in the next; they coming with that left hook.

[@kingslay727]

Wares the warrior grizzly game 3 video?

[@ClemintineCake]

The heat 5 just dropped I gotta bounce.

[@bunny4me713]

Brunson and the rest showed up in game 3, Luka played defense and now it's Spencer's turn to join the party in game 4. Go Mavs !

[@graysonpitts5784]

Mavs played CP3 the way the pels did with alvaredo

[@ar3t33]

Kenny getting more W's 🥰

[@devi_-]

Harden has played significantly better after rest so you have to think that's connected to an injury. Looking forward to seeing what they can do when he's healthy and when they've had more time.

[@graysonpitts5784]

Tbh I don’t think the length was the issue for Brunson I think it was the fact he got in foul trouble early in the first 2 games

[@JacksonHole83]

NBA fans are either dealing with a bad case of recency bias or nostalgia no in between lol