Boston Celtics @ Dallas Mavericks GDT

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Warning: Wallace coming for retribution
March, 20, 2010
By Tim MacMahon
DALLAS -- Rasheed Wallace whined about the officiating and vowed to get "retribution" the last time he saw Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks.

Wallace gets a chance to back up his words Saturday night, when the Boston Celtics visit American Airlines Center.

Wallace already paid for popping off after the Mavs' 99-90 win in Boston. The NBA fined him $35,000 for the following comments:

"You know, they don’t like no tough defense on [Nowitzki] so of course I get a whole lot of [expletive] calls, but that’s how the story goes,” he said. “I ain’t worried about it. We’ll see them again. Honestly, I can’t remember which one the fourth foul was, there were so many bogus [calls]. I ain’t worried about it. Like I said, we’ll see them again. We go down there in about a month or so. There will be retribution."

Nowitzki, who shrugged off the comments at the time, didn't make himself available for comment after the Mavs' practice Friday. Teammate Jason Terry and coach Rick Carlisle weren't concerned in the least about Wallace's ref critique or retribution vow.

"Anytime you’re playing against a star player, hey, the referees are going to call it tight," Terry said. "You can’t put your hands on guys like Dirk, Kobe, Durant."

Added Carlisle: "The referees are going to call it the way it is. And if they don’t, they get in trouble with the league office."

Whether the refs were right or wrong, it was Wallace who got in hot water with the league office after the last Mavs-Celtics meeting. If anything, his words then might make this officiating crew a bit quicker with the whistle when he's defending Dirk or complaining about calls.

[badfish22]

Celtics at Mavs Preview: It's Rasheed's Retaliation Vs. Dirk's Dominance
Don't Feel Bad, 'Sheed; Nowitzki Outscores 4's Like No Other NBA Player

I’ve resisted the urge to treat the Rasheed Wallace “retribution’’ angle as a legitimate story because … well, because it isn’t a legitimate story angle.
It’s a hot-button word, “retribution.’’ But what does it mean here? That tonight at the AAC, ‘Sheed is going to pay back the Mavs because they won 99-90 in Boston back on Jan. 18? Because Dirk Nowitzki had the audacity to score 22 second-half points and 37 total against the coverage of Wallace and friends? Because Dirk got a whistle called his way? Because historically the Celtics don’t get calls? Because The UberMan generally dominates other power forwards like Wallace? Because Rasheed Wallace is going to try to salvage his subpar season in one night?
First the comments that earned Wallace a $35,000 fine from the NBA:
"You know, they don’t like no tough defense on (Dirk),’’ Wallace said, “so of course I get a whole lot of bullshit calls, but that’s how the story goes. I ain’t worried about it. We’ll see them again. Honestly, I can’t remember which one the fourth foul was, there were so many bogus (calls). I ain’t worried about it. Like I said, we’ll see them again. … There will be retribution."
Yeah! How dare Dirk Nowitzki score 37 points against the Celtics!?
There are a trio of true issues here.
1. To Nowitzki, Wallace Is Just Another Inferior Power Forward
This year, Dirk Nowitzki hasn’t just been superior to the NBA’s collection of Rasheed Wallace types; he’s been 10 points better.
The UberMan has outscored his opposing power forward by 10-plus points in 41 of the Mavs’ 68 games.
Here’s the list of starting power forwards who have the most games in which they outscored their opposing power forward by 10-plus points

Nowitzki 41
Stoudemire 29
Bosh 25
D. West 23
Randolph 21

You are reading that right. As a 4-against-4’s, Dirk is a more dominant scorer than Amare, than Bosh. … than any of them.
Including, of course, Rasheed Wallace. … who does not appear high enough on this list to bother with. (And who doesn't even start for Boston.)
In that Jan. 18 meeting, Dallas trailed by 12 early in the third but took lead with 10-3 run to end the period. Nowitzki, naturally, was a key. He got his game-high 37 points on 14-of-22 shooting, on 9-of-12 from the line, and also added seven rebounds.
What did Wallace do in that game? Nothing except collect fouls.
What does he do in all the “big games’’ this year? Nothing.
2. This Year, Wallace Needs ‘Retribution’ 82 Times A Year
Dallas’ Jason Terry chose to address the “retribution’’ issue at Friday’s practice.
“Anytime you're playing against a star player (like Dirk), hey, the referees are going to call it tight … Rasheed's playing well this year,’’ said Gentleman Jet, “but it's a team game. Our team's going to be ready.’’
Whoa. Back up.
Rasheed’s playing what this year?
Wallace plays 23 minutes a game, scores nine points a game, contributes four rebounds a game. Last night in Houston, he was the team’s eighth man.
The Celtics have one flaw: They don’t beat the good teams (they are 3-12 against the Mavs, Cavs, Lakers, Hawks, Magic and Nuggets) and in those games, they get very little – except for talk – out of Wallace.
Consider his numbers against those six “elite’’ teams (thanks to WEEI):
*Atlanta: 40.2% FG, 28.5% 3-point FG, 50% FT
*Cleveland: 32.0% FG
*Orlando: 39.5 FG, 22.2% 3-point FG, 50% FT
*Denver: 40.0% FG, 0.0% 3-point FG
*Lakers: 21.4% FG, 16.7% 3-point FG, 3.5 PPG
*Dallas: 38.5% FG, 0.0% 3-point FG, -3.0 assist-to-turnover ratio
Where I come from, a guy with those numbers is dismissed by simply saying, “Dude, first make a basket. Then pop off.’’
And then Rasheed Wallace starts Touretting a bunch of “bullshits’’ and gets fined $35,000.
Maybe Wallace turns this tide in the playoffs or maybe he turns it tonight. But to this point, the most impactful thing Rasheed Wallace has done all season is get fined.
3. The Place Where Statements Are Really Made …
I mentioned on ESPN Radio this morning that “retribution’’ talk might be Rasheed’s way of motivating his 35-year-old self through a long arduous season. Maybe he’s creating artificial obstacles to hurdle, artificial enemies to conquer, all as a way to get him out of bed in the morning.
But it appears to me that the Celtics (44-24) are making most of their statements on the floor.
At the time Dallas won that January game, it was putting an end to a disconcerting four-game skid. The Mavs needed to make a statement – to themselves.
Boston is presently doing the same thing. The Celtics are 8-3 in March, are in a battle for third in the East, and are coming off an impressive 94-87 victory Friday in Houston. And as a road team, Boston is the East’s answer to the Mavs; the Celtics are 23-12 away from home.
There are numerous storylines to tonight’s game. I’ve got Michael Finley’s return to town way down on my list as a “cute’’ angle. … but even that one is ranked higher than worrying about Rasheed’s Retaliation.

[badfish22]

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:lmao at Perkins at 1:00

[noob cake]

KG vs Mavs?

Have to root for stadium collapse

[Shank]

When will Rasheed figure out he's finished?

[badfish22]

If Dirk gets 31+ he passes David Robinson in all time scoring list. This is coming a few weeks after he passed Gervin and months after he passed Duncan. Dirk is passing all the Spurs this year tbh.

[Allanon]

Crappy NBA night, only this game and the Bucks/Nuggz are even worth watching.

[MavDynasty]

lol marion missing that and getting bailed out by refs

[MavDynasty]

fuckings refs ruining this game 57 seconds in

[MavDynasty]

wtf i need circus music to watch this shit

[sook]

rootin for the mavs on this one. Can't stand Garnett i wish Chuck just knocked him out yesterday

[MavDynasty]

caron and dirk 2-8 combined...step up lol

[redzero]

LOL Jason Terry raising his arms in triumph after a 24 second violation.

[MavDynasty]

i like jj with his amazing passing

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Findog's troll? sounds analogously retarded but not as witty.

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[redzero]

THAT WAS FUCKING HILARIOUS!

TURNOVER
TURNOVER
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lulz

[lurker]

THAT WAS FUCKING HILARIOUS!

TURNOVER
TURNOVER
TURNOVER

lulz
It's like watching a bunch of 5 year olds play. WTF.

[MavDynasty]

Damn has Haywood sucked ass since his back injury...

and memo to the Dallas Mavericks : Hold on to the fucking ball :elephant

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Damn has Haywood sucked ass since his back injury...

and memo to the Dallas Mavericks : Hold on to the fucking ball :elephant
we're going to win the game anyway because WE ARE STACKED. You would be nuts to think otherwise, you trotting elephant faggot.

[badfish22]

Carlisle never fails to give Najera too many minutes on Mexican nights. And JJ is sick and sucks dick at basketball and still gets minutes over Roddy.

[MavDynasty]

we're going to win the game anyway because WE ARE STACKED. You would be nuts to think otherwise, you trotting elephant faggot.

sup rogue

[badfish22]

Terry and Matrix the only players worth a shit so far tonight.

[Ghazi]

dammit

[MavDynasty]

i know carons jumper hasnt been falling but he was wide fucking open...and then he gets blocked on his layup attempt.

dirk is playing like a pussy tbh

[alchemist]

In rings! :toast
:wow

[MavDynasty]

caron with the big FUCK YOU dunk

[Ghazi]

cant question the mavs intensity tonight... but its about execution baby!

[alchemist]

3rd best PF doing his thing

[MavDynasty]

dirk is feelin it my god

[BUMP]

:lol at Barea's verbal flop

[Ghazi]

bleh!

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

:lmaofirst pierce then kidd

[HornetLoveJones]

damn, Dirk with the heat check
big guy's on a roll

[MavDynasty]

butler is usually automatic with that jumpshot of his but he's bricking everything tonight.

2 big ft comin up

[MavDynasty]

all these god damn turnovers

[redzero]

That's some sweet revenge for the Celtics.

[Ghazi]

just too many turnovers.

[monosylab1k]

I have one question:

On that last Paul Pierce three pointer, the one where Dirk was trying to guard Garnett and Perkins simultaneously, which led to everybody scrambling and losing Pierce...........where the FUCK was Brendan Haywood on that play?

That guy is graduating quickly from the Dallas Mavericks "How to play Center like a total bitch" Academy.

[Ghazi]

haywoods been underwhelming lately.


*sigh*

at least the nuggets are losing.

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I have one question:

On that last Paul Pierce three pointer, the one where Dirk was trying to guard Garnett and Perkins simultaneously, which led to everybody scrambling and losing Pierce...........where the FUCK was Brendan Haywood on that play?

That guy is graduating quickly from the Dallas Mavericks "How to play Center like a total bitch" Academy.
The Mavs just got curbstomped tonight and fatefully was guaranteed such a well deserved loss, which couldn't have been reversed by a single 3-pointer. You guys just look ubiquitously pathetic to delve the whole locker room seeking a scapegoat to be blamed for the loss, what a bunch of assholes you retards are!!!!!!!!

[j.dizzle]

LOL Dallas looked like the team that was on the back 2 back..Damiper & Haywood were a combined 2 for 5 hahaha wtf?? Relying on jumpshots aint gonna get many teams far into the playoffs.

[Rick Carlisle]

Great Los Mavs night.

[MavDynasty]

wtf why did damp not play that many minutes

[badfish22]

Playing Terry down the stretch was retarded. Doing so caused us to put Kidds old ass on Rondo, a matchup we had no chance in hell of winning. That left Terry on Allen, another pathetic mix-match. Meanwhile our best defender is sitting on the bench with the other losers.

[MavDynasty]

marion had a nice game too but idk why damp didnt play much...did he get hurt or is he still nursing that finger

[Rick Carlisle]

wtf why did damp not play that many minutes

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[sribb43]

1st or 2nd round exit?

[sribb43]

So is Haywood still the best mavs center of all-time? B

Donaldson >>> Haywood

[Stringer_Bell]

This game was decided less by what the Mavs did wrong and more by what Michael Finley did right. :)

[Killakobe81]

Mavs are what we thought they were ...

[Shank]

Are we finished appeasing the Mexicans with that Los Mavs bullshit?

[Cane]

Didn't the infamous Hollinger have Boston at no.12 on his rankings over Dallas' no. 13? ;)

Looks like its too early to count the Celtics out although Rasheed Wallace still looks like a fat and out of shape disgrace out there.

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rasheed wallace still looks like a fat and out of shape disgrace out there.

+1

[mavsfan1000]

wtf why did damp not play that many minutes
Beacuse he's slow. Just kidding. But he really hasn't done much since early in the season. I'm more upset about Kidd getting driven to the ground with heavy minutes while we have a decent backup point guard named Beaubois not playing. And Marion>Terry.

[BlackSwordsMan]

Didn't the infamous Hollinger have Boston at no.12 on his rankings over Dallas' no. 13? ;)

Looks like its too early to count the Celtics out although Rasheed Wallace still looks like a fat and out of shape disgrace out there.

imagine if spurs got him and jefferson
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