OKC Thunder Comes Up Short against the Mavericks in Game 3, What Needs to Change?
🌩️ Despite a hard-fought effort, the Thunder faced a tough loss to the Mavericks in game three of the Western Conference Semis. Join us for an insightful postgame breakdown as we dissect the key moments and factors behind OKC’s defeat and discuss what adjustments are needed moving forward.
Offensively, Oklahoma City struggled to find their rhythm, experiencing a lack of flow and cohesion on the court. The Thunder’s uncharacteristic turnovers proved costly, giving the Mavericks opportunities to capitalize and extend their lead.
PJ Washington’s hot streak added to the challenge, as the Mavericks’ wing found his rhythm from beyond the arc, making key shots to keep Dallas ahead.
Foul calls, or the lack thereof, also came into play, with contentious moments affecting the flow of the game.
As we reflect on game three, we’ll delve into what OKC needs to change to bounce back and secure a victory in game four. From tightening up their offensive execution to maintaining composure under pressure, there are key adjustments that the Thunder must make to turn the series in their favor. Don’t miss our in-depth analysis and discussions as we break down the Thunder’s playoff journey.
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27 Comments
Let's go Mavs!! 😂
12:43 y’all are absolute assholes with the Luka faking an injury narrative. I truly hope J-Dub’s ankle fully heals so he’s good to go in the next game. Stay classy guys smdh
lol those dude lost but they talking abt arena y’all better focus cuz if y’all don’t win! in some weeks payday will feel a little less
Giddey needs to find a new home. His numbers are good when Shai is not the primary ballhandler and the Thunder need another big.
The thing that's killing us is the pick and roll lob threat. Dort has to fight for his life around the pick and try to get back in front of Luka but Luka is so effing wide and able to draw fouls so easily that its a chess match between them on every possession. Luka eventually gets so deep into the paint that he has an easy shot, meanwhile Chet can't help off the lob man because it'll be 2 points every time if he does. If neither are there then Luka can kick out to the corners. Idk how we're gonna defend it it seems unguardable, especially when Luka is able to use Dort's physicality against him.
By the way Mavs fans are reacting in the comment section would make you think Jacob and Justin are chanting dark rituals to curse Luka's first born. Who hurt you guys😂
I would like to see Dub be more aggressive
I’m not worried guys. I still have OKC in 6
Talking about refs. Cya.
Refs rigged this series for the Mavs
never hated OKC till this playoff series. You guys should watch games and stop complaining. you play dirty, with a friendly whistle against a team with a injured Luka and still lose.
Thunder fans make that team so unlikable.
You’re complaining about the whistle? Love it 😂
Yall boys said PJ wouldn’t do it again.
You guys really think having a big man like Gafford or Lively embrace physicality wouldn’t be a huge help to this team? I get SGA thrives in 5 out spacing because otherwise it’s tough for him but cmon man, it’s the playoffs.
"Rebounding doesn't win basketball games"
Yeah, lack there off loses you games.
The level of expertise from those clowns
We make some of our many missed shots, we win. We make our foul shots, we win.
We’re caught in the proverbial “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” with PJ
Gafford an giddy are killing g this team
When will this coach see this
Lukie this biggest daymn cry baby in the game .. okc shoukd have one player who. Comes in and his job is to skid lukie every time he drives the lane. Jst slid him take the foul
Thunder threw a pretty big punch in game one
insulting the great Hubie Brown. Shameful
Hubie Brown is 90 show some respect. Trash ass fanbase.
I'm just here for your saltiness…
Mavs in 5!
Long time MFFL…IMO…OKC is still playing regular season ball.
holy smokes these comments are wild, mavs fans complain just as much as luka, which makes sense 😆
Yall are truly embarrassing talking about the refs. Have fucking shame.