Luka is easily the best player in the NBA anyone who says otherwise is simply unhinged.

Craziest thing in that series tho is the #2s

Ant while not playing well, can at least pace Luka in all around play

But Kyrie vs KAT in the “Robin” role might be the biggest mismatch sports have ever seen

KAT has been an abomination.  There's a reason he essentially didn't play in the 4Q.  10 for 36 from the field in two games.

Anthony Edwards hasn’t been bad, but he certainly hasn’t been great for about the last 5 games now.

I’m sure he’s a little worn down but the D of Dallas has him confused. They guard him hard at the 3 point line and when he drives past his man he finds an agile 7 footer like Lively in his path and solid rotations from the others. Other than occasionally losing Reid their defense has been really good.

There isn't a player that whines more than Lebron has his entire career, throws actual temper tantrums at times flopping around on the ground. It never hurt his MVP chances.

Jokic is a deserving MVP winner. And it would be splitting hairs between him and Doncic, I think Doncic had a historic season that should have been rewarded and he deserved the MVP. Him being 3rd is just insane.

I agree with this analysis.

He complains a lot, which probably doesn't help him.  The bottom line is Edwards and Towns haven't been good in this series. But what's most eye-opening is how great Gafford and Lively have been on both ends of the floor.  People can talk about analytics all they want, but going 23/29 from 2 isn't the same thing as going like 15/29 from three.  Why?  Because as far as I know it doesn't measure what happens on those 6 and 14 missed shots.  The other team is far more likely to get into transition and score on the other end on a missed 3 vs a missed shot inside the paint.

Lively/Gafford have also been way better defensively than Golbert/Towns.  Reid has been really good but none of Minny's bigs or Edwards are getting easy chippies.   Lively can also guard the perimeter, Towns and Golbert can't.  Minnesota is not winning this series if Dallas gets 10+ uncontested dunks per game.  They have to take that away and axe this "drop coverage".  If Luke and Kyrie each get 35 a game and are highly efficient you just tip your cap but you simply can't allow two players who only score at the rim to go 23/29.

There isn't a player that whines more than Lebron has his entire career, throws actual temper tantrums at times flopping around on the ground. It never hurt his MVP chances.

Jokic is a deserving MVP winner. And it would be splitting hairs between him and Doncic, I think Doncic had a historic season that should have been rewarded and he deserved the MVP. Him being 3rd is just insane.

We went to Barrio Cafe in PHX last night…amazing recommendation.  I’m so glad we did because, while we were waiting, we found out that it’s actually closing for good next week.  The chef has some health issues and is retiring….which is a shame because the Conchita pibil that we ordered is easily the best thing I’ve put in my mouth this year.

Really cool place and seriously thanks for the recommendation (and all the others).  We are headed to Sedona for the weekend but maybe I’ll hit up one of the taco places on Monday on my way out!!!!

Damn, I’m sorry to hear that about Barrio Cafe. What a shame. Glad you got to enjoy a meal there, and continued safe travels to you.