The Wolves Have No Answer For This...

[@Smido83]

10:01 The best thing about this Hardy vs Gobert Iso was seconds earlier. Hardy wanted to give the ball back to Luka, but Luka just told him "Nah, you got this. Go 1 on 1 with Gobert!" Thats savage and beautifull at the same time. Savage, cause he has so little respect for Gobert that he tells a 21 years old Softmore and PO rookie, who is the 9th guy in the rotation, to take the DPOY 1 on 1. Beautifull, cause he trusts this young guy so much, that he has no problem with him creating offense in a crutial situation. And Hardy delivers! This team is just so special...

[@Benedict_Savage]

Great take bro! 👏🏼

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

Hardy will be 6thmoy next year

[@richardlewis7172]

Hardy is a bucket fs but your Luka glaze is unreal 😂

[@MuckNoya]

Hardy has Kyrie like body movements. I love his game and his confidence is through the roof

[@jabraillemorrison7204]

@@MuckNoyaNa fr. the best thing that coulda happened for a player with a style like Hardy was for him to get in the gym wit Kai. every time he comes off the bench he reminds me of “Microwave” in 2k back in the day. he just heats up so quick and never needs 1000 touches. soon as he sees 1 go in he’s on.

[@bensantos3118]

Luka is HIM... keeps destroying "Media Project" Players.. Ky and Don the best duo today!!

[@mr.kwamid-86_43]

I AM HEEEEEEAAAMMMMM!!!!!

[@whitebwoi]

luka is next up after bron

[@kgb4756]

Media project? You just saying bs now

[@ELPucc]

@@kgb4756 Yes Media project! the media tried so hard to push the narrative that Ant is the Next MJ and FACE OF THE LEAGUE. Ant is a fenomensal player but he is far from being a generational player like MJ or Luka

[@Shaoxunxiao]

​@@kgb4756 You don't know about that?

[@vincentpaulvirtudazo665]

Luka is probably the best in the league in manipulating defense. This is one of the major factors why he is always in the top 5 in assists

[@garebaregoof4226]

Jokic, Luka and old man James are probably the top 3 at manipulation of defenses

[@Benedict_Savage]

This year proved that Luka is the best period. And it's not even over yet

[@Davidstone568]

Luka sb #1 in assists but his teammates miss a lot of wide open shots

[@jumbojack9195]

Im a simple man, i see hoop venue, I click

[@HoopVenue]

You're a good man

[@KobeBreyeant]

Yuhp me n ​@@HoopVenue is old friends lmfao wassup bra

[@user-wu8rj7xb2g]

I’m a simple man, I see Luka, i click

[@vincentpaulvirtudazo665]

Im new to his channel, a fine addition to my nba subs.

[@berryesseen]

Honestly I have no idea why this channel is only 89k. He speaks straight facts. No BS, no bias, just what it is.

[@m3gabeast816]

these videos genuinely help my basketball iq improve thank you so much bro.

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@nonameking4874]

Watch ‘Awful Coaching’ for basketball IQ improvement as well

[@Alex10Al]

@@HoopVenueyou’re smart af bro. Thanks! I hope Mavs can adjust to Celtics like they did to okc after game 1.

[@StayBusy88]

Kyrie too skilled offensively

[@JP-rl4bc]

True...but Luka is too skilled as well which makes this backcourt too skilled for any defense 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@DananjaySoccer]

@@JP-rl4bcobviously they have skill they in NBA Luka plays BULLY BALL and plays with contract when Kyrie creates space they not used to guarding 2 at same time

[@kefkapalazzo1]

@@DananjaySocceryeah Luka is gonna bull your guys in the pick and roll and Kyrie is just gonna go around them lol different style same result; Buckets

[@jcsplolonger]

today's NBA is basically IQ > Athleticism and its fking goooooooooooooooooood

[@jlui21]

-- AntMan should get there. Luka was there at 17, crazy. Bird-Magic also had it. MJ? yeah, he had it both.

[@richborn6700]

Luka made the WCF at 22 and now 24. Ant made the WCF at 22 and with some tweaks to the roster could get there again. Dallas upgraded from Brunson to Irving and got some size to protect the rim. Minnesota made the moves to get this far, we gotta make some adjustments to break through like Boston and Dallas did

[@TheRealCholo]

A Nuggets - Mavs WCF would have done numbers for all the narrative merchants out there. Too bad my Nuggets choked away a chance at the "-ic" Cup

[@markhall6306]

You would have lost anyway no one is stopping kyrie and luca

[@barryg.5224]

That wasn't a lapse by Ant, he asked for the switch because he didn't want to guard Kyrie there, then didn't rotate to the man that was now his in the corner. That's just pathetic. I understand that guarding Kyrie in Games 1 & 2 had worn him out, & Kai had torched him, but being unwilling to even try there cost your team dearly. That's not good at all.

[@abaofifsz]

They do not believe. Their whole problem is they do not keep it even keel. The highest highs but the lowest lows. He conceded the defense and thought it was pointless. If they would win it will be due to their offense. No heart

[@EcnomicSuicide]

Nah he was forced to guard Luka at times in the game and he’s there main scorer. He’s definitely gassed. Kat must step up but won’t. He reminds me of AD but a lot worse.

[@T1Oracle]

​@@abaofifszOffense? What offense? Kat hitting 3's?

[@fakeerr6850]

@@T1Oracle😂😂😂😂😂💅💅💅💅

[@opeaxl6581]

Yo love your videos man keep it up, I wait for you videos to come out right after the games

[@HoopVenue]

I really appreciate that!

[@raicyceprine8953]

The last 5 minutes are quite embarassing for wolves. They don't seem to have any sort of play, just drive in then try to shoot or pass. While Mavs executing different ways to score, apply pressure, and show unpredictability within those 5 minutes.

[@astromigui]

Wemby was a no-brainer at number 1, but Lively is one of the best picks of the last few drafts ! Being drafted at 10 (if I remember well) and being this key to a team in the conference finals, being a rookie center... Crazy maturity, I hope him and Luka can play together a looong time, the battles against San Antonio and OKC will be epic for a decade !

[@redman6790]

Crazy thing is everyone was laughing at them for tanking last game of last season to get this very pick. Nico deserves more praise

[@astromigui]

@@redman6790 I am not a fan of it but in this case it obviously was something they had to do. It's a good karma retribution, because the fact that Doncic was so good so early made it impossible to pair with another superstar (well, there was Brunson...) in the draft, byt Lively will become in the future an All-Star caliber player I think, his IQ and body will become much better with time and it's already one of his biggest strength

[@redman6790]

@@astromigui He is a rim runner. His ceiling in my opinion Clint Capella or peak (and very slimmer) version of DeAndre Jordan. Which is very impressive and handy (esp for a pnr heavy player like Luka) and it is a useful addition, but I'm not sure about All-Star level. Not sure if rim runners become AS much given their job barely shows up on the stat sheets nor is it flashy (its literally be a lob threat and set good screens on offense, with the occasional pass when the offensive ball handler is trapped and on defence is be a rim protector and on the occasional switches be able to move your feet well enough to not get Gobert'd lol - cheap shot I know but its funny, I personally respect Rudy a lot and have said he is the best defender of our generation and HOF for years now).

[@astromigui]

@@redman6790 Well Rudy is an all-star just by his defensive impact, I think Lively can attain such levels, and being a good rim runner who can do passes as a short roler makes you an all-star in my book if your defensive numbers are this high at such an early stage of your career. He is really smart

[@ScheKitoff]

Lively is the reason they tanked for playoffs the last time

[@alexrobles4414]

I love watching these types of videos

[@HoopVenue]

Glad to hear it 🙏🏻

[@brooksandrew3505]

The Minnesota Timberwolves coaches need to be investigated by the FBI!!!

[@anthonycasados8051]

11:50 “who after all that” I see what you did there 💅

[@HoopVenue]

Man it wasn’t intentional 😂

[@RichPorter-zo4bb]

That luka stepback high arch 3 on kat to put em up was vicious! Luka can hit sum tuff shots

[@ScheKitoff]

Was his go-to move for separation. Cant even tell if it is really a hard shot for him

[@tmoney8180]

@@ScheKitoff Id say that's where he comfortable at you'd have to force him to take it off balance that's the only chance you got and that'll probably result in 3 free throws. Lose lose lol!

[@Ragnar_Christus]

LUKA PLAYS DEFENSE!

[@bimalpudasaini3576]

0:08 ... Jaden is a robot. How could he stay so still and calm after seeing dunk like that ?

[@berryesseen]

Luka is making new sons. The guy may not be the face of the league. But he is gonna be the father of most stars.

[@trell-l6u]

the best basketball games breakdown channel on youtube

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you!

[@guilhermepsn1129]

I never give likes on vídeos, but yours was well deserved...great analysis, help me understand what's happening on this series...thanks man... shouting from Brazil!!!!

[@richcantgame]

His videos are great, worth the watch

[@miskiguled4988]

We keep selling in the clutch

[@HoopVenue]

Very reminiscent of Lakers vs. Nuggets last year

[@miskiguled4988]

@@HoopVenueyeah

[@matthieusaade3616]

Ant realized that guarding an injured Murray isn't the same as guarding a healthy Kyrie 😂

[@AbdullahElias666]

Guarding Kyrie must be a defender's worst nightmare .

[@ariantoteddywibowo3722]

just dont boasting in media before match even started to give kai more motivation to cook😅

[@richborn6700]

Ant is watching the older far improved version of what he could be smoke him all game. I hope he learns takes a couple good lessons from that and gets better. Iron sharpens iron

[@tmoney8180]

@@richborn6700 Ant and kyrie aren't even the same type of player. Not even a comparison and shouldn't be compared because they are individual players and don't even play the same. Only thing the same about them is there both black that's it. Kyrie is a phenomenal role player and can take over the game if he needs to does good under pressure because he's had the time to build consistency ant not so much as of right now.

[@Thisisrance]

As a mavs fan, I’d be very surprised if they can win a game without Lively.

[@LegendJRG]

agreed him and Gafford are really, really important for their success. Fuck KAT for both the knees, that's him being careless at best...

[@Thisisrance]

@@LegendJRG right? He’s out there literally making himself the laughing stock of the league bricking shot after shot and hurts a rookie that was playing amazing basketball. Words can’t express how much I dislike that clown.

[@Benedict_Savage]

Follow the team better. The mavs beat the same wolves in Jan while lively was injured, but luka and Kyrie played (BEFORE the trade deadline). Dwight powell was our starting center and they still lost!

[@ariantoteddywibowo3722]

nah...with lively is surely win...without him we still can win

[@aricrudd6579]

@@ThisisranceWhy is everyone pretending KAT injured Lively on purpose? That was clearly an accident. What’s messed up is the Mavs pretending it’s just a neck sprain. Lively had no balance and could barely walk, that was totally a concussion.

[@derekhollars8985]

Whole series has been crazy. Especially that game 2 winner luka hit. Game 3 they completely shut Minnesota down in the 4th. I see a sweep coming

[@alexvoigt9204]

This was a very well done analysis. As a Wolves fan, I'll take this every day of the week over Draymond's thinly-veiled (and clearly personal) hate campaign against Gobert on TNT. Also, Towns and Wiggins are probably tied at the top of my "All-time most frustrating Wolves player to watch" list.

[@BIaZeDaSHeLL]

What about Marco Rubio

[@0401412740]

Subscribed. Excellent breakdown.

[@HoopVenue]

Thank you!

[@StayBusy88]

Watching these videos made me better at 2k

[@gidonzd]

Watching these videos made me better at Mini Golf

[@colinbulmann6122]

Hoop Venue is my little brother. Safe to say greatness runs in the family

[@VoltaDoMar]

Luka is just pushing Jaden McDaniels around. Like it doesn't matter if you're 6'10" with a 7'2" wingspan if the offensive player is able to just move you wherever he wants, the dude is light weight.

[@richborn6700]

Kyle Anderson is the only guy heavy enough that also has the wingspan to not be bullied by Luka. McDaniels and NAW can take turns on Kyrie

[@r.a.967]

Mavs' MVP this series is KAT

[@ScheKitoff]

Kat trying hero ball since Game 2

[@rinse3x]

I expected it 😂 +2500 FUTURE. 5 MORE WINS PLEASE GOD.

[@calebford6318]

Best offensive backcourt will meet the best defensive backcourt in the finals. Cinema 🔥

[@miraaiiiii1121]

Man, your voice sounds like the english dub narrator of dragon ball z!

[@richborn6700]

Will Anthony Edwards and the Wolves overcome the impossible strength and scoring of the Mighty Mavericks guards Luka and Kyrie!?! Can KAT find that Dawg in him before it's too late!?! Find out next time in Game 4!!!!!!?

[@vvv7696]

Wolves have a chance now that Kat tried to give lively brain damage with that knee

[@exo3513]

so what i got from this was KAT does nothing besides knee people in the head and get an occasional putback dunk, rudy is the scapegoat just like he was for the jazz, and LUKAI are them.

[@xavierb9061]

Why ant is best player in series. Imagine close gamesm when kat shooting under 40%

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

​@@xavierb9061ant isn't the best twolves player 8n the series. Naz is

[@markhall6306]

@@de4ds1ghtcsgo94naz should replace Kat this is not a good match up

[@xavierb9061]

Told you kat shows up wolves win..ant best player

[@exo3513]

@@xavierb9061 this aged like crap you bought into espns narrative and Luka now owns the timberwolves. Now you get to stare at luka memes saying he’s ants dad for the next year

[@JetEngine85]

Wolves just said; hey mavs! Do you wanna go to the nba finals? Here you go!

[@oleander1956]

Kyrie and Luka leading us out north Korea vs TIMBERWOLVES

[@alvink566]

PJ corner threes are Deadly!

[@ceebee312]

I’m not gonna lie I was on the hate train towards Kyrie, once the media painted him as this ‘cancerous’ teammate, but seeing him redeem himself with this mavs team sure made me change my stance on him

[@goatapp8965]

So ur just a sheep following the heard smh get a mind of ur own

[@KingProdigyGaming]

Good because kyrie just never had a team like the mavs to help him settle down instead of making him defend himself

[@youareaspook5897]

I think part of the issue is that everyone except the Mavs wanted kyrie to be a 1a or 2 when hes always played best as a 1b option - playmake and create most of the game then drop 15 points a quarter when hes allowed to play the leading position. His first season with the Mavs and Luka showed there was some issues tbf (Luka was handing so many cluth time shots off to him) whereas this year they've been a pretty much perfectly balanced duo - they score very similarly and playmake at the same rate too now

[@MuckNoya]

That's why it's good to have a mind of your own

[@KidSereneonxbox]

I never joined that train, bc following the media's takes is rarely smart. They do a lot of talking for not knowing what they talking about half the time😂. People got mad at kyrie bc his ring was over shadowed by lebron so he wanted out. Bro interviewers literally asked Kyrie at one point if lebron was like a father figure to him and if he saw him as a father figure😂. Even lebron thought that question was delusional lmao. I respect you admitting to falling for the media bias though and recognizing that there was more to the story

[@markdarylsapare]

Im rooting for Dallas ever since Luka entered the scene... Have watched his Euro days and he's very very good... Luka and Kyrie against Harden and Westbrook, i kinda predicted that they can win that one... But when I think about that Timberwolves will be a possible opponent when they win. In my mind i already accepted that they can't win against Twolves... But what the "F"! 3-0 already? Twolves can't beat Mavs even 1 game? That makes me very proud of my best Duo and best role players... Mavs! This is unbelievable!

[@muvzyhoops]

HVVVVV love this one man

[@de4ds1ghtcsgo94]

Luka is fully embracing the villain role. Get scared😂

[@kgtd2160]

I would MUCH rather the wolves take the ball outta luka's hands and risk giving up a corner 3 than him play the cat and mouse game in the pnr. The wolves have no answer for that action.

[@Davidstone568]

Maybe the wolves want to be the only team in history that stops luka. Luka never cares about defensive ratings because the ratings were not playing against luka😮

[@MCDLXXXVIII_]

Awful Coaching called you out 👀👀

[@PRODIGY-AND-HAVOC]

GREAT vid...watched twice!

[@NoWayBro88]

What's crazy is that you could make a real case that Derek Lively II has been the 4th best player in the series... 1. Luka The Don 2. KAI 3. Nazz 4. ??

[@MauriceLabandeira]

Just remember mags you have no lively man in the middle and as much as you think Luka magic can remedy the situation you have a pack of wolves fighting for survival……so think about that Luka magic!

[@letstalkabout2891]

Kyrie got me with the fake pass 5:03

[@frederickdelius1106]

Do you think in the one where Ant had a lapse and PJ hits the three, Ant was trying to switch off of Luka by telling conley to take him? Or did he just not look over so mike tried to block only to have it passed to PJ who was open because no mike conley?

[@HoopVenue]

I do think he was trying to pre-switch, just so poorly executed

[@secretagentrandybeans5846]

Ant is completely helpless against kyrie

[@TwoOfSpears]

Wolves finding out what's like not having refs on their side and the fact the league doesnt care about Minnesota at all...

[@davisthre305ive6]

Come back Kai!!! Edward’s all hype not ready for the big leagues lil boy!!!

[@scandel3924]

what do you think about the finals? any predictions in the most than likely Mavs - Celtics?

[@HoopVenue]

I'll be making a preview as soon as we have a confirmed matchup!

[@Thmcmoney]

I know this player is not currently in the playoffs right now but I was wondering if you can do why Giannis Antetokounmpo is impossible to guard in the future?

[@chrisbeier5202]

Great Video

[@HoopVenue]

Thanks!

[@buildingfutureme]

Blatant carry at 8:37

[@Bilious303]

Nobody has an answer for no calls

[@DonRaynor]

the failure from KAT in this series should be studied intensely. There's deffo something going wrong..

[@Dyce2k]

Wolves should be running a triangle

[@ray101892]

If Murray and Mpj had pulled their weight more, the nuggets would be here. I wonder if the mavs would have gone up 3-0 vs the nuggets. They won't get flustered as much as the wolves due to their experience.

[@robertbaker3174]

I don't know if Luca is crying or not ,but I do know that officiating in all sports is suspect. I have watched OKC, Clippers, and Minnesota hack away. I hope Dallas wins and everyone can kiss my grits.

[@czarinagarcia3724]

Best backcourt since Steph and Klay

[@truthnotfeelings]

Reid had played great , Conley great, McDaniels great, Rudy good Ant is shooting 39% from the field and 33% from 3, terrible Kat is shooting 27% from the field and 14% from 3 horrific When this finishes Ant and Kat need to be held accountable, both. They’re the so called all-stars and they’re both playing below average.

[@frederickdelius1106]

Niko mavs MVP!

[@GunemDown]

My prediction was 4-1 and i still believe that

[@zeke_the_savv4583]

I hope ant can play well , I wanna see game 7

[@reececisneros1622]

The sorry wolves won’t come back. Don’t get your hopes up.

[@fancylad22]

Game 7? There first needs to be a game 5. 😂

[@richborn6700]

KAT might have played himself off the Wolves with this series. On the flip side Jaden and Naz have stepped up their game on the biggest stages and will only continue to develop alongside Edwards. McDaniels will eventually have to be the second scorer on this team, he has the bag but his confidence wasn't there at first But man Kyrie cooking Ant is like '09 Kobe vs '99 Kobe. Still athletic but the age and experience makes the difference in a major way

[@larry-g3d]

a team with 2 ligitimate and skilled point guards playing simulaneously is very difficult to defeat. the opposing team must have 6 players on the court to contain them. now, do the math why.

[@anelahoward8612]

Hahaha 1 day later , they answered!

[@paysonfox88]

I knew the Wolves' defense would show up eventually. I pick Dallas in 6 games. They do have a slightly better team, but more importantly they have a 3-1 advantage. The energy it would take to win 4 in a row after playing the first 3 would be tremendous. You'd also have to fend off the inevitable Luka and Kyrie "good game." They haven't really opened up yet. They've played okay, but not great. Luka for one, can play better than he's showed in this series. And that game 4 also came down to the final minute. I was watching the entire thing. Dallas was missing everything down the stretch. Wide open 3's were not only missed, but several were passed up and turned into turnovers.

[@Joelsugiarto]

Why does Jaden McDaniels game kinda look like Shawn Livingston wtf

[@HoopVenue]

Mid range legend

[@fancylad22]

What was Kat thinking taking that three with 1:27 left? His IQ is worse than Jordan Poole’s.

[@blakewilbanks6949]

Makes me respect Lou dort and the Thunder that much more

[@obiyanko2019]

Look, this is a Minnesota series to lose. Something not right with their focus and that's why they are 3 down. The same happened in the Nuggets series. They won 2 and lost 3 straight. Minnesota must refocus. Dallas is not the better team

[@lRampol]

4:34 lmaoooo shit is ironic

[@quigleyfox]

Luka needs a chip this year for his legacy. I'm rooting Dallas but they have to stay healthy and close this series so they have time to rest. Boston is deep and is also being underrated.

[@markoradulovic3307]

While NBA talking heads keep pushing the blame game they refuse to admit that Mavs are playing some top notch basketball

[@ghostflame9211]

idk much about minnesota's offense, but i would think they are better than 1/8 from 3 in the 4th. if they werent ice cold, maybe they couldve stolen game 3. but as many have said, they just didnt play with any urgency, they werent acting like a team that was down 0-2 in the series. thats the difference maker. hopefully the mavs can close it out today and get some rest for lively and luka before going to boston.

[@progressiveoverload3915]

6:11 what’s worse is this same guy kneed lively in the baIIs too, their gameplan (aka Kat’s and who knows his affiliates) was definitely to injure lively because they knew how crucial he is to mavs on both ends

[@generalknowledge8140]

DPOY 🧑‍🍳 3 GAMES IN A ROW & ABOUT TO BE 🧹 !!!

[@gian323]

Mavs pulled it off without Lively, who has been huge for them in the playoffs. Took a nasty knee in the back of the head and lost his mom. I hope they win it all

[@gro_skunk]

Nobody has an answer for bad officiating.

[@0401412740]

Dallas has good coaching team.

[@Davidstone568]

Mvp luka is always in motion spreading fear when he has the ball. Defense not bad either

[@Darnellgenard]

I really hope kyrie and Luka get a ring it would make Kyries and Luka’s haters look goofy asl tellin him to retire and saying ja better than Luka 😒 🧢

[@TheValterandrade]

I might start seeing prime Doncic and Boston might gonna have unpleasantness on the final

[@ShadowMonarchOfficial]

4:51 Rudy Gobert semi punch/push in the stomach not a foul? Rudy Gobert tends to punch everyone in the dallas mavericks hahaha

[@IETass]

I want the mavs to win but i still feel bad for Kat. Nobody wants to look that sorry in the playoffs

[@markhall6306]

Timberwolves need to take their L in this series trade Kat and replace him with Naz you need people who will not fold under pressure. As a wolves 100% respect for Luca and kyrie maybe trade Kat for a shooter and for God sakes tighten up the end of half and end of game sloppiness that is on the coach for not making corrections.

[@Keviekev115]

It’s simple. Let Kyrie and luka do their thing but lock down the role players. Hold them below double digits and luka and Kyrie can get 40 each and still lose

[@zackwilson6761]

I want to see Irving win with white LeBron. I think they play really well off each other. Having both of theese guys on the floor at the same time just opens up the floor so much How do you even prepare for that offensive gravity. What duo even comes close?

[@amanimugane667]

Life Don’t get better than getting home and needing to catch up on hoop venue vids it’s orgasmic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡 NO DIDDY

[@whitebwoi]

npc

[@HoopVenue]

What bro 😭

[@lagodifuoco313]

Holy crap. Re-watch these clips throughout this whole video and focus only on Anthony Edwards, aka Ant-man. 😮 He is standing around watching the plays at least 75% of the time on both offense and defense. He's a mere spectator. He doesn't even have his arms up. He is just freaking watching it all unfold. Smfh

[@CameronWhite-sr1gk]

Great vid I think the mavs are gonna win it all this year Celtics to weak

[@HoopVenue]

🤔

[@bigbangbasketball]

Ant will somehow win this series in 7

[@nor-in5kj]

Wolves fans think they can still take game 4? What's logic in that? They still don't have answers for Luka and Kyrie. If y'all still don't have the answers for that, how can you defend your game 4?

[@lamediamond4172]

9:25 is why we live in North Korea

[@kza3o]

north korea.

[@Babypuchuu]

Yo when are you gonna drop ur diss track against AE...he was talking shit about u...