Spurs vs. Mavs Previews

[duncan228]

Dallas Mavericks at San Antonio Spurs preview (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/basketball/mavs/stories/111109dnspomavscap.318f9a6.html)
By Eddie Sefco / The Dallas Morning News

Scouting the Spurs

The Spurs are coming off what has to be one of the worst defensive games of the Gregg Popovich era. Toronto shot 59.2 percent and scored 124 points – and still lost. The Spurs got 36 points from Manu Ginobili, 24 from Richard Jefferson and 22 from George Hill and won without Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. Both could be back tonight. ... The 131 points the Spurs scored Monday were the most under Popovich in a nonovertime game. ... They have a modest 3-3 record, with all three wins coming at home. ... Against the Spurs, opponents are shooting 48.6 percent overall and 37 percent from 3-point range. ... Second-round pick DeJuan Blair, whom the Mavericks had eyes for, is averaging 7.5 rebounds and 7.5 points.

Scouting the Mavericks

It's the first of two meetings with the Spurs in eight days, and while the Mavs have had success against the Spurs in the playoffs, they have lost three of the last four regular-season meetings in San Antonio. ... Jason Terry moved into eighth place on the list of top scorers in franchise history and should pass Sam Perkins for seventh place early next month. ... Terry averaged nearly 22 points against the Spurs last season. ... This will complete the Mavs' third set of back-to-back games. They have 20 back-to-backs this season. They swept games at the Lakers and Clippers, then won at home against Utah and lost in New Orleans the following night.

[AussieFanKurt]

mavericks on other end of a double header, we should clean them up in defense is in tune

[Danny.Zhu]

Pessimistic about our defense against Mavs.

[manu_maniac]

I just hope we'll be able to contain Drew Gooden.

[VI_Massive]

I just hope we'll be able to contain Drew Gooden.

Speaking of the Big Drizzle, I'm imagining a scene in which Rick Carlisle gathers the team so Gooden can tell everyone what he learned about the Spurs' system during his time in San Antonio. Drew looks around, stammers a bit and says something like, "Well, uh, they, uh, rotate a lot. On defense."

[mavsfan1000]

Mavs are very confident right now. I definitely think they'll get it done. Prediction mavs win 102-95.

[duncan228]

Dallas (5-2) at San Antonio (3-3) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/preview?gid=2009111124&prov=ap)
Game info: 8:30 pm EST Wed Nov 11, 2009
TV: KTXA, FSSW
By Dan Pieringer

With two All-Stars sitting out because of injuries, the San Antonio Spurs delivered their best offensive performance of the young season. To beat the Dallas Mavericks, however, the Spurs will likely need a better defensive effort.

It’s unclear if Tim Duncan or Tony Parker will be available Wednesday night when the Spurs host the Mavericks in the teams’ first meeting since Dallas ousted San Antonio from the first round of the playoffs in April.

Parker and Duncan were both sidelined by ankle injuries Monday night. Parker has a mild sprain the team has said could keep him out for a week, and Duncan is considered day-to-day with swelling in his left ankle.

Despite missing two of their top players, the Spurs (3-3) beat Toronto 131-124, recording their highest point total since a 133-126 double-overtime win at Dallas on Dec. 9. Manu Ginobili scored 36 points off the bench, Richard Jefferson added 24, and George Hill had 22 in his first start of the season. All three point totals were individual season highs.

San Antonio is averaging 119.0 points in its wins, and has been held to 89.3 points per game in its losses. The Spurs, though, feel that stepping up their defense is the key to staying on track. They’re giving up 102.5 points per game after holding opponents under 94.0 each of the last 12 seasons.

“I think we’re going to score, we just got to play better defense,” said Ginobili, who made six of San Antonio’s season-high 14 3-pointers and had eight assists and a career-high four blocked shots against the Raptors. “We were talking before the season about trying to be the best team in the league defensively, and so far we’re not even close.”

The Spurs struggled on defense in their last meeting with the Mavericks on April 28. Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 to lead six Dallas players in double figures as the Mavericks eliminated the Spurs from the first round of the playoffs with a 106-93 victory in Game 5 in San Antonio.

Dallas has won five of six against San Antonio, dating to the teams’ final regular-season meeting of 2008-09. Ginobili didn’t play in any of those games because of ankle problems.

The Mavericks (5-2) have shown they’re capable of big offensive performances lately. After averaging 96.2 points over their first five games, they’ve averaged 125.0 in winning their last two.

Like San Antonio, however, Dallas is more focused on being effective on the other end of the floor. After giving up 61 points in the first half Tuesday night, the Mavericks allowed just 42 in the second as they overcame a 17-point deficit to beat Houston 121-103.

“There’s no secret what’s going to get us wins,” said top reserve Jason Terry, who led Dallas with 24 points against the Rockets. “When we didn’t play defense, we got down by 15. We have to continue to lock in, get stops and run.”

Terry has helped spark the Mavericks’ offensive surge, averaging 26.0 points and going 27 for 38 (71.1 percent) from the field over the last three games.

Dallas has also gotten a boost from the return of Josh Howard, who missed the first five games while recovering from offseason ankle surgery. Howard, an All-Star in 2007, has averaged 15.0 points in 24.0 minutes in his first two games.

Howard averaged 19.5 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 50.0 percent from the field in eight total games against San Antonio last season.

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Team Stat Leaders

Points
Dirk Nowitzki Dal 26.7
Manu Ginobili SA 17.5

Rebounds
Erick Dampier Dal 9.7
Tim Duncan SA 11.8

Assists
Jason Kidd Dal 8.2
Manu Ginobili SA 4.2

[Obstructed_View]

Prediction: Mavs 194, Spurs 183 in (single) overtime.

[raspsa]

Bonner all fired up and ready to dominate Dirk.

[duncan228]

Wednesday: Mavericks (5-2) at Spurs (3-3) (http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Wednesday_Mavericks_5-2_at_Spurs_3-3.html)

Time: 7:30 p.m.
TV: FSNSW
Radio: WOAI-AM 1200, KCOR-AM 1350

STARTING LINEUPS
POS - SPURS - MAVERICKS

PG - 3 George Hill (6-2, 2nd yr) - 2 Jason Kidd (6-3, 16th yr)
Hill's 22 points vs. Toronto helped assuage the loss of Parker.

SG - 10 Keith Bogans (6-5, 7th yr) - 5 Josh Howard (6-7, 7th yr)
Howard, like Ginobili, finding groove after offseason ankle trouble.

SF - 4 Michael Finley (6-7, 15th yr) - 0 Shawn Marion (6-7, 11th yr)
In offseason arms race, Marion is Mavs' version of Jefferson.

PF - 24 Richard Jefferson (6-7, 9th yr) - 41 Dirk Nowitzki (7-0, 11th yr)
Starting for Duncan at power forward not what Jefferson signed on for.

C - 42 Theo Ratliff (6-10, 15th yr) - 25 Erick Dampier (6-11, 13th yr)
After consecutive DNPs, Ratliff earned first Spurs start against Raptors.

SPURS RESERVES

8 Roger Mason Jr, G, 6-5, 6th yr
20 Manu Ginobili, G, 6-6, 8th yr
1 Malik Hairston, G, 6-6, 2nd yr
24 A. McDyess, C/F, 6-10, 15th yr
45 DeJuan Blair, F, 6-7, 1st yr
15 Matt Bonner, C/F, 6-10, 6th yr
22 Marcus Haislip, F, 6-10, 4th yr

MAVERICKS RESERVES

11 J.J. Barea, G, 6-4, 4th yr
3 Rodrigue Beaubois, G, 6-2, 1st yr
13 Matt Carroll, G, 6-6, 7th yr
43 Kris Humphries, F, 6-9, 6th yr
6 Quinton Ross, G/F, 6-6, 6th yr
33 James Singleton, F, 6-8, 4th yr
31 Jason Terry, G, 6-2, 11th yr

COACHES
Spurs: Gregg Popovich
Mavericks: Rick Carlisle

INJURIES

Spurs: Tony Parker (left ankle sprain) and Tim Duncan (left ankle swelling) are doubtful.
Mavericks: Drew Gooden (right ribcage strain) is questionable. Tim Thomas (right knee surgery) is out.

PROJECTED INACTIVE PLAYERS

Spurs: Ian Mahinmi, Duncan, Parker.
Mavericks: Gooden, Thomas.

NOTABLE

New-look Spurs face Mavs for first time since April playoff series, which Dallas won in five games, but could be without pair of All-Stars in Parker and Duncan. ... Parker's absence could be critical — he averaged 31.3 points vs. Dallas in the 2008-09 regular season. ... The Spurs' 131 points vs. Toronto were the most for a regular-season game in Popovich era.

- Jeff McDonald

[spursfan1000]

Mavs got this 1, but im looking foward to next Wensdays game.

[LOL@MavsFan]

I just hope we'll be able to contain Drew Gooden.

You can only hope to slow down a player such as Gooden. You will never contain him.:depressed

[LOL@MavsFan]

Mavs got this 1, but im looking foward to next Wensdays game.

Yeah next Wensday is going to be a barn burner

[admiralsnackbar]

Should be an easy win for Dallas. If they drop this game, they deserve derision.

[Chieflion]

Should be an easy win for Dallas. If they drop this game, they deserve derision.
It is a back-to-back for the Mavs, so even if they lose, the Mavericks fanbase would not explode. However, the Spurs still have Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson. Jefferson played more comfortably as the main offensive player in the 1st unit and Ginobili would step up because he does not like losing. George Hill showed some promise and if he could bother Jason Kidd like I think he can, then the game is up for grabs. The only problem is Dampier. We know what Dirk can do and he is going to torch us. Dampier is the X-Factor for the game.

[SenorSpur]

Can't see how the Spurs can win this one. Mavs simply have too many offensive weapons. Even Ericka Dampier is playing out of this mind, as of late. The Spurs defense is like Swiss cheese.

[Riverwalkman]

It is a back-to-back for the Mavs, so even if they lose, the Mavericks fanbase would not explode. However, the Spurs still have Manu Ginobili and Richard Jefferson. Jefferson played more comfortably as the main offensive player in the 1st unit and Ginobili would step up because he does not like losing. George Hill showed some promise and if he could bother Jason Kidd like I think he can, then the game is up for grabs. The only problem is Dampier. We know what Dirk can do and he is going to torch us. Dampier is the X-Factor for the game.
So do you think Dampier would explode in 2 consecutive games?

[SpursFanATL]

I think the Spurs will score well again, but I'm afraid the Mavs will light us up as well. I predict we will lose by about 15 with both teams over 100 points.

The biggest thing I am hoping for tonight is to see some more signs that the new guys are getting more comfortable, and some kind of improvement in defense.

[SpurNation]

This game will be much like the Toronto game I suspect. Dallas, a great offensive team, might struggle a bit with that strength being the second game of B2B. But they are a better defensive team than Toronto and Spurs won't score as easily.

I call it a close game. Spurs 108 / Mavs 105

[rjv]

without tim and tony and with the defense still a work in progress it will be tough but perhaps the second leg of a back-to-back will wear on the mavs legs.

[phyzik]

I have a feeling Tony might talk Pop into letting him play before game time. Either way, I think the mavs win this one unless our defense miraculously shows up out of no where.

[Bulwark]

This is going to be like last year: Manu will come up with the heroics to win the games with Tim and Tony out.

[adrienne]

I'm a little nervous, to be honest. This is just the kind of game the Mavs love to lose.

[Spurs Brazil]

There's no reason to start Theo at this one.

Start Dice, Bonner, RJ, Bogans and GH3 and help Bonner every time Dirk touches the ball

[TIMMYD!]

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[TIMMYD!]

I know this isn't part of the topic but instead of calling Manu's baldspot a baldspot why not call it his pale halo?

[clambake]

no duncan or parker, so mavs will fall flat.

[41times]

no duncan or parker, so mavs will fall flat.

Or the Mavs will score 120 for the 3rd straight game now that Howard is back?

[silverblackfan]

Bummer about Ian being projected inactive, I would have liked to see him guard the post for a few minutes. Hopefully Hairston will get some burn.
I am hoping for some good defense at times and consistant offense from the Spurs. I always hope for a win, but the Mavs are going to be tough.

[shelshor]

Referee Assignments
Wed. Nov. 11
Dallas @ San Antonio: Tom Washington; Mark Ayotte; Jason Phillips

[Findog]

Speaking of the Big Drizzle, I'm imagining a scene in which Rick Carlisle gathers the team so Gooden can tell everyone what he learned about the Spurs' system during his time in San Antonio. Drew looks around, stammers a bit and says something like, "Well, uh, they, uh, rotate a lot. On defense."

:lol

[Findog]

Classic trap game for the Mavs: Duncan, Parker out and on the road for the 2nd night of a b2b.

[CGD]

This one will be tough without Duncan or Parker. Spurs need all hands to beat this team.

[LOL@MavsFan]

I'm a little nervous, to be honest. This is just the kind of game the Mavs love to lose.

You mean in a playoff type atmosphere where you should be heavily favorded? Yes I agree LOL LOL

[Xylus]

You mean in a playoff type atmosphere where you should be heavily favorded? Yes I agree LOL LOL

Is this post for real?

[LOL@MavsFan]

Or the Mavs will score 120 for the 3rd straight game now that Howard is back?

Or go undefeated for the rest of the season:lol

[LOL@MavsFan]

Is this post for real?

LOL @ the Suns

[LOL@MavsFan]

Is this post for real?

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=3844&dateline=1240703766 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3844) He plays for the Bobcats now...stop living in the past

[Xylus]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/image.php?u=3844&dateline=1240703766 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3844) He plays for the Bobcats now...stop living in the past

I can't, people got mad at me the last time I changed my avatar. I'm permanently attached to it.

[LOL@MavsFan]

I can't, people got mad at me the last time I changed my avatar. I'm permanently attached to it.

That's alright man....it's a Suns fan's specialty to live in the past....:toast

[TDomination]

Even if we lose, I would be happy if we see improvements in the defense.

[benefactor]

That's alright man....it's a Suns fan's specialty to live in the past....:toast
Stop being a douche man. Xylus is probably the best Suns fan on this board. It's not like you have any room to talk about avatars anyway.

[Xylus]

Stop being a douche man. Xylus is probably the best Suns fan on this board. It's not like you have any room to talk about avatars anyway.

:toast

The compliment is much appreciated, my friend.

[pawe]

Let Dirk get his and keep the others cold. They always have rebounding problems against the Mavs but lets hope Blair can even it out for them.

[CGD]

I have a feeling we'll see a lot more of Hailslip tonight. I think when they picked him up, they partially had the Dirk matchup in mind.

[Bukefal]

This will be a close game, I hope Hill does good and Blair shows the best he got. Go Spurs!!

[DBMethos]

I'd be shocked if Haislip was put into this game. Would be interesting to see, though.

[#2!]

I hope role players step up again this game. I could see RMJ going big tonight, or at least trying, because he's heard the talk about his performance against them last spring.

[loveforthegame]

Let anyone go off besides Terry and Barea.

It's going to be tough without Duncan and Parker. The team as a whole will need to step up.

[Shank]

Mavs roll.

[Findog]

Mavs roll.

As long as they remember the last time they went to San Antonio and Duncan, Parker were both out. Sometimes our beloved boys in blue think all they have to do is basically make it to the arena.

[Shank]

As long as they remember the last time they went to San Antonio and Duncan, Parker were both out. Sometimes our beloved boys in blue think all they have to do is basically make it to the arena.

Not this year, though. They've already learned a lesson, in these few early games, about being complacent and letting other teams get off. It won't happen tonight.

PS - congrats on getting some.

[Findog]

So, uh, why did they call him "Ice?"

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[ffadicted]

No Duncan, no parker:
* Spurs lose by 15+
* Mavs score 100+
* Spurs score 92-

Duncan, no parker:
* Spurs lose by 8, +/-3
* Mavs score 100+
* Spurs score 95-

No Duncan, parker:
* Spurs win a close game (3 or less)
* Both teams over 100

Duncan, parker:
* Spurs win by 8+
* Spurs score 100+
* Mavs score 100-

lol, let's see if I'm clairvoyant :p

[Findog]

Ah hell ya nigga:

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[Findog]

Ice was originally going to call the finger roll "doin' lines"

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[Shank]

When I used to live in San Antonio and was in high school, I used to make pizzas at Pizza Hut for Vinny Del Negro and his wife.

Hot piece.

[Findog]

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"That night we shared in Cabo was pure magic, baby."

"Don't ever change baby."

"When I look into your eyes I can see forever."

"We've only just begun."

"I want you inside me."

That moment in the movies right before they start to kiss.

[jack0fspeed]

So do you think Dampier would explode in 2 consecutive games?

Contract year for Dampier so he'll average a double-double again.

Same thing happened in 2003-2004.

[Findog]

Palms up Spurs fans!

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[Muser]

http://www.stopmikelupica.com/images/markcuban.jpg

Vs.


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[LOL@MavsFan]

Stop being a douche man. Xylus is probably the best Suns fan on this board. It's not like you have any room to talk about avatars anyway.

That's like polishing turd:rollin

[LOL@MavsFan]

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"That night we shared in Cabo was pure magic, baby."

"Don't ever change baby."

"When I look into your eyes I can see forever."

"We've only just begun."

"I want you inside me."

That moment in the movies right before they start to kiss.

Yep...looks just like Dirk and the Jet in 06....ohhhhh wait:lmao

[LOL@MavsFan]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2092/2369809403_ff51b2a557.jpg<-----LOL making fun of James Silas and George Gervin and then having this guy on your sig and avatar like he ever did anything in the NBA besides play for numerous 20 win Mavs teams.

[Findog]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2092/2369809403_ff51b2a557.jpg<-----LOL making fun of James Silas and George Gervin and then having this guy on your sig and avatar like he ever did anything in the NBA besides play for numerous 20 win Mavs teams.

You're a fucking idiot. The Mavs' worst record with Aguirre was 28-54, his rookie year.

[LOL@MavsFan]

You're a fucking idiot. The Mavs' worst record with Aguirre was 28-54, his rookie year.

That's pretty bad....he is in the hall of fame isn't he? :lol

[Findog]

Yep...looks just like Dirk and the Jet in 06....ohhhhh wait:lmao

Dirk never had sex with JET. I'm not judging how Timmy and Tony celebrated their 07 title, their proclivities are their business. Just sayin they obviously had sex with each other after this picture was taken, that's all...

[Findog]

That's pretty bad....he is in the hall of fame isn't he? :lol

He didn't play for "numerous" 20-win teams. He was the best player on an expansion team that became a perennial playoff team. Magic Johnson begged Dr. Buss to trade for him.

[LOL@MavsFan]

Dirk never had sex with JET. I'm not judging how Timmy and Tony celebrated their 07 title, their proclivities are their business. Just sayin they obviously had sex with each other after this picture was taken, that's all...


Yes...call someone gay b/c you can't say anything about the team b/c all they do is win and you can't say anything about the players b/c all they do is produce, win awards and rings---so by all means resort to the lowest common denominator and attack 2 married men's sexuality. I expect nothing less from a Mavs fan. Keep it up!

[LOL@MavsFan]

He didn't play for "numerous" 20-win teams. He was the best player on an expansion team that became a perennial playoff team. Magic Johnson begged Dr. Buss to trade for him.

And how many rings did they win like Magic Johnson and Jerry Buss????????????

[Findog]

Yes...call someone gay b/c you can't say anything about the team b/c all they do is win and you can't say anything about the players b/c all they do is produce, win awards and rings---so by all means resort to the lowest common denominator and attack 2 married men's sexuality. I expect nothing less from a Mavs fan. Keep it up!

Hey, you sound really defensive. It's 2009. I don't have a problem with homosexuality. I think it's wonderful that people this day and age are free to be who they want without negative repercussions. What is your problem? Why do you have a problem with gay people? You act as if it's an insult to merely be gay.

[Findog]

And how many rings did they win like Magic Johnson and Jerry Buss????????????

Are you seriously going for ring smack? Like I give a fuck that your team has 4 more than mine? What are you, 15 years old?

[Shank]

Is that guy a troll? He's fucking terrible.

[Findog]

Is that guy a troll? He's fucking terrible.

I don't think he's a troll. There's something a little too earnest about him. He seems really pleased with his smack talk.

[phyzik]

D7452FKoI4A

[phyzik]

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So easy, even a caveman can do it.

[phyzik]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ARTxiBaLfnc/SAyYVwUZtbI/AAAAAAAABNo/2uKIC9bTQdA/s400/nowitzki.jpg

Here is your savior Dallas fans.

[phyzik]

Thug life baby!

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[phyzik]

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[LOL@MavsFan]

Hey, you sound really defensive. It's 2009. I don't have a problem with homosexuality. I think it's wonderful that people this day and age are free to be who they want without negative repercussions. What is your problem? Why do you have a problem with gay people? You act as if it's an insult to merely be gay.

Trolly, trolly, trolly.....

[Findog]

Looks like Ice was a bit too coked up for this:

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[HORNSWOGGLE]

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[dirk4mvp]

sup benjarvusothellotron

[Agloco]

I think the exercise bike is safe for tonight......

[alchemist]

I expect a Spurs win tonight even without Timmy & Tony :wakeup

[T2150]

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[Findog]

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[T2150]

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[T2150]

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[T2150]

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[T2150]

Tarpley settles suit vs. NBA, Mavs


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HOUSTON -- Former NBA player Roy Tarpley settled a federal lawsuit against the NBA and the Dallas Mavericks (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=dal) in which he claimed the league and the team violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by refusing to reinstate him after a ban for drug use.
Tarpley, now 44, filed the lawsuit in September 2007, arguing that the league and team discriminated against him on the basis of his disability as a recovering drug and alcohol abuser.
Tarpley said in his lawsuit that he had successfully completed the one year of drug and alcohol testing requested by the league.
The lawsuit was settled on Jan. 22, according to a filing signed by U.S. District Judge Kenneth Hoyt. Terms of the settlement could not be immediately determined.
Tarpley's attorney, Joe Walker, told KRIV-TV in Houston on Sunday that the lawsuit had been settled. Walker did not immediately return a call on Monday.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban did not immediately return an e-mail on Monday.
The 7-foot Tarpley was the seventh pick in the 1986 NBA draft out of Michigan. He played for the Mavs until October 1991, when he was kicked out of the NBA for using cocaine.
He played professionally in Greece until he was reinstated by the NBA in 1994 and signed a six-year, $20 million contract with the Mavericks. He was then permanently banned from the NBA in December 1995 for using alcohol and violating the terms of a court-imposed personal aftercare program.
Tarpley entered a drug and alcohol recovery program in 2003 with the help of former NBA coach John Lucas, who has helped other athletes get clean.
He averaged 12.6 points and 10 rebounds in 280 career NBA games.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press


http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3985635

[T2150]

LOL http://www.ural-great.ru/season2000/common/photo_r/tarpley1.jpg

[T2150]

at least Ice got some scoring titles & is HOF despite his proclivities... this man? not so much. LOL http://paintsinthepoint.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/340x.jpg

[Shank]

Can anyone spare a kidney?

[T2150]

http://static.flickr.com/117/278296939_864e4a6914.jpgLOL

[T2150]

http://bearmythology.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/shawn-northcutt-mavs-maniaacs-2.jpg

[Findog]

at least Ice got some scoring titles & is HOF despite his proclivities... this man? not so much. LOL http://paintsinthepoint.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/340x.jpg

I'm pretty sure Roy Tarpley wouldn't have choked against the Bullets in 1979.

lol getting shut down by Bobby Dandridge.

[T2150]

http://www.myspace.com/mavs_maniaacs

MAS PUTO QUE LA CHINGADA

MPQLC

[Findog]

http://bearmythology.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/shawn-northcutt-mavs-maniaacs-2.jpg

http://cliffyworld.com/blogs/media/blogs/a/mexicans.jpg

[Findog]

http://static.flickr.com/117/278296939_864e4a6914.jpgLOL

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00610/SNN0946A-380_610053a.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.eatmedaily.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/mexican-doritos.jpg

[T2150]

http://www.myspace.com/official_bigrob

MPQLC

[Findog]

http://www.myspace.com/official_bigrob

MPQLC

http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5241255/eh14-main_Full.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.joe-ks.com/archives_may2001/MexicanSunscreen.jpg

[Shank]

Chipotle is good and all, but has anyone had a Qdoba burrito recently? They're pretty damn good. Really digging Fuzzy's Tacos here in the FW/Arlington area, as well.

[T2150]

http://www.nba.com/media/mavericks/ManiAACs-BigRob.jpg

[Findog]

Chipotle is good and all, but has anyone had a Qdoba burrito recently? They're pretty damn good. Really digging Fuzzy's Tacos here in the FW/Arlington area, as well.

I don't like Chipotle, I think it's kind of bland. Always preferred Freebird's. I think it's hilarious that Chipotle tries to pitch itself as the "Healthy Monster Burrito" option. Fuzzy's is great, I've only ever been to the TCU-area location.

I wish that they had Rosa's in Dallas. The only ones I know of are in Ft Worth and Lewisville.

[Findog]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/wormmiller/fat_lady_eating_cake.jpg

[Shank]

I didn't mean to forget Freebirds. I apologize.

[Findog]

I didn't mean to forget Freebirds. I apologize.

Apology accepted.

[Shank]

http://www.nba.com/media/mavericks/ManiAACs-BigRob.jpg

That's a cheesy photo, but Big Rob is one of the coolest guys I know.

[Agloco]

http://images.radcity.net/5153/2936227.jpg

[Agloco]

lol Stack gettin his dolla bill on......

http://images.wikia.com/openserving/sports/images/f/f5/Stackhousepic.JPG

[Agloco]

lx6wNDUq6oI&feature=player_embedded#

[T2150]

OK, we get it Mexicans are fat... but so are mavs fans LOL!
http://www.nba.com/media/mavericks/spacer.gifhttp://www.nba.com/media/mavericks/spacer.gifhttp://farm1.static.flickr.com/35/123052554_3b6d39a4a1.jpg?v=0

[T2150]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/37/100474365_66cc0516d0.jpg

[Agloco]

Hope Culburn ain't lurking......

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/imnotjoy24f/04145256363300.jpg

[T2150]

keepin' it real son... real gay... LOL

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/19/113055317_5a6a79f982_b.jpg

[Shank]

How many Mavs Maniaacs photos are you going to post?

[T2150]

hope culburn ain't lurking......

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/imnotjoy24f/04145256363300.jpg

lol! Mpqlc!!

[Agloco]

http://www.interbasket.net/players/nowitzki.jpg

[T2150]

How many Mavs Maniaacs photos are you going to post?


What? you're not a proud Maniaac??? WTF? LOL:lmao

[Fpoonsie]

Let Dirk get his and keep the others cold. They always have rebounding problems against the Mavs but lets hope Blair can even it out for them.

Unless "get his" means lettin him go off for 30-some odd points in the 4th, in which case, break his knee caps.

[Agloco]

http://www.yaysports.com/nba/images/dirk%20nowitzki%20004.png

[T2150]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/113052564_5f9ca68786.jpg

[Agloco]

Of course, a classic.....

http://lolabrigada.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/nowitzki_drunk.jpg

[T2150]

caption this:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/48/124968430_d71cf71297.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.lindafrohlich.com/images/lindamagazinecover.jpg

[T2150]

throwing up the deuce
LOL
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/113052561_0dc961fd4e_o.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.iconsportsmedia.com/image_dir/album44125/md_42978126_Dirk_Nowitzki.jpg

[T2150]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/50/147920828_92615dd4fa.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.blackmarks.net/images/dirksteveold.jpg

[T2150]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/147921181_e78c82195e.jpg

[T2150]

http://www.blackmarks.net/images/dirksteveold.jpg
YOU'RE KILLIN' ME!!!!! :downspin:

[T2150]

mavs fan pwn themselves!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/56/151202793_fbf46e8481.jpg

[T2150]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/48/147921596_c7c6b3737a.jpg

[T2150]

hmm.... you tell me?

LOL

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/151205068_fafb4b2a1b.jpg

[T2150]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/151209901_be1598550b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/80/319761167_9d671b4fd7_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/319760997_8ce12a66af.jpg

[Agloco]

http://drunkathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/steve-nash-dirk-nowitzki-drunk-pictures1.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.themightymjd.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/dirktrim.jpg

[Shank]

At least T2150 is coming with some new ammo. Drunken Dirk photos are worn out.

[Agloco]

http://www.bild.de/BILD/news/bild-english/PICTURES/sport/2009/05/2009-05-13-dirk-nowitzki-girlfriend/dirk-nowitzki-sex-club__12252484__MBQF-1242165819,templateId=renderScaled,property=Bild,h eight=349.jpg

[Agloco]

At least T2150 is coming with some new ammo. Drunken Dirk photos are worn out.

I qualified them as classics Shank. They're fixtures, plain and simple.

[Agloco]

http://static.blogcritics.org/09/05/03/102804/ba5bfea2-f924-4617-bda1-5bfadcb2c035.jpg

[T2150]

oldie but goodie....

http://drunkathlete.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/steve-nash-phoenix-suns-drunk-pictures1.jpg

[Agloco]

Brothers in arms.

http://assets.gearlive.com/endscore/blogimages/Chris_Kaman_and_Dirk.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.toonpool.com/user/2978/files/dirk_nowitzki_366155.jpghttp://www.slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/dirk_nowitzki_top_50.jpg

[T2150]

http://www.bballcity.com/images/2006/shaq-zo-med.jpg

[Shank]

I qualified them as classics Shank. They're fixtures, plain and simple.

Ah, I missed that. Well, carry on then.

[Agloco]

http://www.bballcity.com/images/2006/shaq-zo-med.jpg

:lol :tu

1 ring faggot!!!!!!

[T2150]

http://www.patandkat.com/pat/weblog/images/webber-dunk1.jpg
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/img/04-05/0426bradley.jpg

[Agloco]

http://nbcsportsmedia.msnbc.com/j/msnbc/Components/ArtAndPhoto-Fronts/SPORTS/080429/g-spt-080429-hornets-620p.widec.jpg

[T2150]

http://www.bobanddan.com/images/Bob/knobler.jpg

[Agloco]

http://theassociation.blogs.com/the_association/images/fullgetty71973355ck001_josh_howard_5_25_.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.theunticket.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/josh-howard-high-times.jpg

[Agloco]

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/writers/82games/05/15/spurs.mavs/t1_stackhouse.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.bodybymilk.com/ajohnson/downloads/avery_johnson_josh_howard_got_milk_mustache_ad.jpg

[doe718]

I think the pop needs to look at what he has and how we can score points cause last year we fell flat at stretches of important games. Timmy and Tony get exhausted over the long season. The points we put up on toronto was a good sign maybe we need a more free flowing offense let RJ and Manu and Tony run free and Timmy grab boards. What do u guys think?

[Agloco]

http://brandactivate.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/Joseph_Heilner_@_NBA_All_Star_Tourney_Nate_Robinso n_&_Josh_Howard.204153624_std.jpg

[Findog]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4095993665_81e5abe42d_o.jpg

[Findog]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/4095993637_bb9e08a47a_o.jpg

[Findog]

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[Agloco]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/110/284392451_2243fc5755.jpg?v=0

[Agloco]

http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/kylejasonterry.jpg

[Agloco]

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0626/nba_e_nash_sy5_300.jpg

[dirk4mvp]

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every time you close your eyes

lies



lies

:cry

[jag]

http://www.inquisitr.com/wp-content/crystal-taylor-mug-shot.jpg

[jag]

WikiAnswers: What year did the Mavericks win an NBA championship? (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_year_did_the_mavericks_win_an_NBA_championshi p)

[The Truth #6]

Anyway...the broadcast tonight. Anyone else in San Antonio not seeing the game listed on FS SW tonight?

[Agloco]

http://www.stopmikelupica.com/images/markcuban.jpg

[Agloco]

http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/files/2007/08/cuban_mark050517.jpghttp://blog.ingamenow.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mark-cuban.jpg

[Findog]

http://www.stopmikelupica.com/images/markcuban.jpg

You're about 5 pages too late, partner

[Agloco]

http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/wp-content/uploads/photoFun_kMart_CubanBIG.jpg

[Agloco]

You're about 5 pages too late, partner

My bad. Didn't scroll through the earlier images......

[Agloco]

WikiAnswers: What year did the Mavericks win an NBA championship? (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_year_did_the_mavericks_win_an_NBA_championshi p)


http://www.bballcity.com/images/2006/shaq-zo-med.jpg

Co-Champions :hat

[Agloco]

http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/story_large/2009/05/11/mark_cuban_south_park_heykobe.gif

[Agloco]

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/resources/2007/05/cubanowned1.jpg

[Findog]

http://cache.deadspin.com/assets/resources/2007/05/cubanowned1.jpg

Are you a Warriors fan? Also, where did you find that photo? I've never seen it before. In fact, have you seen this photo below? I just saw it today for the first time ever when an intrepid Spurs fan posted it:

http://www.norcalblogs.com/bullfight/archives/lonelydallasman.jpg

[Agloco]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_g5-bZ38yOUE/R7c3krYlywI/AAAAAAAAAlU/C-FpX9uvQSs/s400/cuban.jpg

[Agloco]

Are you a Warriors fan? Also, where did you find that photo? I've never seen it before. In fact, have you seen this photo below? I just saw it today for the first time ever when an intrepid Spurs fan posted it:

http://www.norcalblogs.com/bullfight/archives/lonelydallasman.jpg

Not a Warriors fan. Just found it on a random search for Mark Cuban pics. You got the URL right?

And yes, I first saw this photo about 2 weeks ago. Can't remember th thread though.......

[Findog]

I found out today for the first time who won the 2006 championship, thanks to these photos I'd never seen before. So helpful of Spur fan to be edgy and original:

http://images.usatoday.com/sports/_photos/2006/06/20/topper-heat.jpg

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/images/MiamiHeatNBA2006ChampionPhoto.jpg

http://www.flash-screen.com/free-wallpaper/uploads/200606/thus/1150954566.jpg

[Agloco]

I found out today for the first time who won the 2006 championship, thanks to these photos I'd never seen before. So helpful of Spur fan to be edgy and original:

http://images.usatoday.com/sports/_photos/2006/06/20/topper-heat.jpg

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/images/MiamiHeatNBA2006ChampionPhoto.jpg

http://www.flash-screen.com/free-wallpaper/uploads/200606/thus/1150954566.jpg

Lies.

[Agloco]

http://www.wearethepostmen.com/wp-content/uploads//2006/09/cubanpeck.jpg

[Agloco]

SEC Hall of Fame

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/3948375196_dbc154b956.jpg

[Agloco]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2846279578_6bd453f121.jpg

[Agloco]

http://i.cnn.net/si/pr/subs/swimsuit/images/00_jkidd_01.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.mugshots.net/jason_kidd/jason_kidd.jpg

[Agloco]

http://www.truthaboutit.net/pictures/What-Is-Jason-Kidd-Thinking.jpg

[duncan228]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/oddsandends/mavs06champs.jpg

[Agloco]

http://pilatesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/basketball-pilates-jason-kidd.gif

[Agloco]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/duncan228/oddsandends/mavs06champs.jpg

:tu
:lobt2:

[Agloco]

http://images.sportsbybrooks.com/b/7/b7fbe607d6801ccfdaba44f26b078a2e_jasonkiddbike.JPG

[superbigtime]

Mavs got this 1, but im looking foward to next Wensdays game.


Saterdayz gam agenst the thunder is gunna be gud to.