Why the Spurs will not lose another game in this series

[etbluffer]

Dirk Nowitzki had arguably the best game of his playoff career in Game 1. Caron Butler, the #2 piece to the Washington trade went off for 22 points, and was simply on fire. And of course, the Mavs out shot the Spurs by over 25 shots at the free throw line.... With all this said, the Spurs only lost by six points.

What will happen in Game 2? Dirk will get his. He will score between 20-25 points, but it will not happen in 14 shots. Also, Butler will be challenged to score +20 in this game. I highly doubt it. I also expect the free throw discrepancy to become a little more even, especially with Ginobili and Jefferson becoming more aggressive in Game 2.

Here's the deal Spurs fans, Game 2 is not a must win. As a matter of fact, it's far from it. But I expect the silver and black to come out and out perform the Mavs. Tony Parker will, and should, start this game, and Hill may seem limiting playing time until Game 3 or 4; he needs the rest. Also, I truly believe Blair needs to play more minutes the rest of this series for them to out rebound the Mavs. Expect Blair to receive 15-25 minutes in Game 2, and for it to play dividends.

Prediction for Game 2? Spurs 101 Mavs 91

:whine have one on me!

[jack0fspeed]

Anyone that thinks this series isn't going 6 or 7 games isn't paying attention.

[TJastal]

Anyone that thinks this series isn't going 6 or 7 games isn't paying attention.

I'll be looking forward to the next "Spurs will not lose another game" thread after they go down 0-2.

[jkidd2]

Anyone that thinks this series isn't going 6 or 7 games isn't paying attention.
Exactly, there no way either team wins in less than 6. Mavs in 6

[Bob Lanier]

Yeah, that Butler's a scrub.

[word]

Spurs lose this one in 7. Dallas will make it to the WCF, and be eliminated by the Lakers.

It's all moot.

Kobe -vs- Shaq/Lebron finals. I want to see, you want to see it, everyone wants to see it. It will be done.

[Dirkadirkastan]

This was not Dirk's best career playoff game, though it was one of his most efficient. Butler shot 8-19, hardly "on fire". Free throw discrepancy was not 25+. It was 20, 14 if you take out the Hack-a-Damp free throws. The final margin was 6, but it was 12 in the final two minutes before the Mavs concentrated on merely running out the clock.

It's not as if the Mavs played a perfect game. 15 turnovers, Terry had 5 points, gave up over 50% shooting. For any bullet point you want to say the Spurs will improve upon, I can counter with one for the Mavs.

[jkidd2]

This was not Dirk's best career playoff game, though it was one of his most efficient. Butler shot 8-19, hardly "on fire". Free throw discrepancy was not 25+. It was 20, 14 if you take out the Hack-a-Damp free throws. The final margin was 6, but it was 12 in the final two minutes before the Mavs concentrated on merely running out the clock.

It's not as if the Mavs played a perfect game. 15 turnovers, Terry had 5 points, gave up over 50% shooting. For any bullet point you want to say the Spurs will improve upon, I can counter with one for the Mavs.
couldn't agree more

[etbluffer]

I can honestly say, and believe, the Mavs played their best game of this series. And the Spurs, far from it.

[Sisk]

It'll go to 6, and I'm taking the Spurs in the series

[Shank]

I can honestly say, and believe, the Mavs played their best game of this series. And the Spurs, far from it.

Lottery numbers?

[TheRealCB]

Dirk Nowitzki had arguably the best game of his playoff career in Game 1. Caron Butler, the #2 piece to the Washington trade went off for 22 points, and was simply on fire. And of course, the Mavs out shot the Spurs by over 25 shots at the free throw line.... With all this said, the Spurs only lost by six points.

What will happen in Game 2? Dirk will get his. He will score between 20-25 points, but it will not happen in 14 shots. Also, Butler will be challenged to score +20 in this game. I highly doubt it. I also expect the free throw discrepancy to become a little more even, especially with Ginobili and Jefferson becoming more aggressive in Game 2.

Here's the deal Spurs fans, Game 2 is not a must win. As a matter of fact, it's far from it. But I expect the silver and black to come out and out perform the Mavs. Tony Parker will, and should, start this game, and Hill may seem limiting playing time until Game 3 or 4; he needs the rest. Also, I truly believe Blair needs to play more minutes the rest of this series for them to out rebound the Mavs. Expect Blair to receive 15-25 minutes in Game 2, and for it to play dividends.

Prediction for Game 2? Spurs 101 Mavs 91

:whine have one on me!

Trying too hard to convince yourself?? :sleep

And you forgot terry's 5 points,I guess it was also his best game so far... And your spurs shooting above 50%...How convinient :toast

[lurker]

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[41times]

Dirk Nowitzki had arguably the best game of his playoff career in Game 1. Caron Butler, the #2 piece to the Washington trade went off for 22 points, and was simply on fire. And of course, the Mavs out shot the Spurs by over 25 shots at the free throw line.... With all this said, the Spurs only lost by six points.

What will happen in Game 2? Dirk will get his. He will score between 20-25 points, but it will not happen in 14 shots. Also, Butler will be challenged to score +20 in this game. I highly doubt it. I also expect the free throw discrepancy to become a little more even, especially with Ginobili and Jefferson becoming more aggressive in Game 2.

Here's the deal Spurs fans, Game 2 is not a must win. As a matter of fact, it's far from it. But I expect the silver and black to come out and out perform the Mavs. Tony Parker will, and should, start this game, and Hill may seem limiting playing time until Game 3 or 4; he needs the rest. Also, I truly believe Blair needs to play more minutes the rest of this series for them to out rebound the Mavs. Expect Blair to receive 15-25 minutes in Game 2, and for it to play dividends.

Prediction for Game 2? Spurs 101 Mavs 91

:whine have one on me!

On the other side of the coin........

Jet Terry won't miss every shot, The Matrix will score more. Haywood will get more minutes and Roddy B might play.
So while i agree Dirk will score around 25. Jet, Matrix and Haywood and Bobo will all score 15 more points. So the Mavs will break 100 again.

and Timmy and Manu can't play much better or more minutes. So unless Bonner, Mason and Hill step up, the Spurs are Toast.

[G-Dawgg]

Maybe "Spurs won't WIN another game..."

[Lukor]

OP doesnt realize this: Playoffs are a game of adjustments.
Pop will probably send much more double teams in Dirks way while Mavs will be better at dealing with Ginobili(as they were in the 2nd half for example).
Does it even out? I dont know, but i do know this:
It's foolish to assume that the other team's best players are going to fall off and yours are not. That is the absolute best case scenario and rather unrealistic either way.

[tdunk21]

am sure spurs will not turn it over like they did in game 1 and commit less fouls...apart from that i am sure dirk will not go 12-14 again....spurs in 7...

[spurs10]

As I've had to point out before, calling Jason Terry "Jet" is like calling David Hasselhof "the Boss".....and yes, I know about his initials...mine spell God, I just have the sense not to call myself that...and yes, Jason and Jefferson's no- show pretty much canceled each other out....they'll play better tomorrow.

[Obstructed_View]

With Pop's rotations and Jason Terry's terrible shooting game on Sunday, somehow I doubt that.

[DesignatedT]

with this dallas team the spurs have to continue to play dirk 1 on 1 and guard the 3 pt line. way to many guys that can shoot out there.

No way dirk goes 12/14 again.

[cd98]

These explanation are too simple. Who knows how anyone will perform in the next game. Or if there will be a major injury or an illness.

My game two assessment: Spurs need this one bad. Lose this and you have to win 4 out of the next 5 against the Mavs, and I can't see that happening.

[Chomag]

As long as Pop thinks it's a good idea to use a scrub named Centerpiece and a red headed softie to hold Dirk down. I bet Dirk can't help but smile when he sees these goofs on him.

[Lukor]

As long as Pop thinks it's a good idea to use a scrub named Centerpiece and a red headed softie to hold Dirk down. I bet Dirk can't help but smile when he sees these goofs on him.

Limo guy!

[romain.star]

Fuck those useless threads

If you guys can predict the outcome of upcoming games, just go on betting.com and make money out of it instead of polluting the board with these lame threads

[92 Shoot em up]

i can honestly say, and believe, the mavs played their best game of this series. And the spurs, far from it.

lol wow

[Solid D]

No way.

[m33p0]

thank you. you just cursed us.

[DPG21920]

If this is a 4 or 5 game series, it will be the Mavs who have won it.

[spurtech09]

well hope your right....I know spurs can play better

[manu the best]

Maybe "Spurs won't WIN another game..."

.. u don't deserve to be a spurs fan .. get the hell out of here ..

[Avitus1]

Spurs will still win but not in 5.

[SPURSGOAT]

Kobe -vs- Shaq/Lebron finals. I want to see, you want to see it, everyone wants to see it. It will be done.

Ummmm nope; won't watch that boring crap....:sleep

[Mav-elous Man]

This was not Dirk's best career playoff game, though it was one of his most efficient. Butler shot 8-19, hardly "on fire". Free throw discrepancy was not 25+. It was 20, 14 if you take out the Hack-a-Damp free throws. The final margin was 6, but it was 12 in the final two minutes before the Mavs concentrated on merely running out the clock.

It's not as if the Mavs played a perfect game. 15 turnovers, Terry had 5 points, gave up over 50% shooting. For any bullet point you want to say the Spurs will improve upon, I can counter with one for the Mavs.

Thank you!!! You are obvilusly an intelligent person who pays attention to the DAMN GAME!!! The Mavs played a solid game. Better than San Antonio. I wouldn't call it their best though. We had players who could have put up more points but didn't. We turned the ball over more than we normally do. Our defense wasn't the best that I've seen it. There are a number of things the Mavs can improve on to have a better game.

Truth is... this is the nature of this series. You can have games where one team out plays the other and it can still be a close game. There can be blowouts as well.

You can't do a hack-a-Damp and then whine about the discrepancy in foul shots. Spurs fans are the whiniest fans in the league. The Spurs will adjust and I'm sure put out a much better effort. However that doesn't guarantee a win. Other teams players get paid to win as well.

Not shocked if this series goes six or seven games. But it definitely won't be 5 or less. Now that would be shocking.

Calling my shot... Mavs in 6. Fell free to disagree because they are all just opinions (mine included).

[Ghazi]

people ned to stop saying "only 6 point loss"

when JET hit 3 with 1:50 left giving Mavs 100-88 lead, the game was over. Period.

The 6 points the Spurs scored in irrelevant time is... well, irrelevant.

[UnWantedTheory]

Thank you!!! You are obvilusly an intelligent person who pays attention to the DAMN GAME!!! The Mavs played a solid game. Better than San Antonio. I wouldn't call it their best though. We had players who could have put up more points but didn't. We turned the ball over more than we normally do. Our defense wasn't the best that I've seen it. There are a number of things the Mavs can improve on to have a better game.

Truth is... this is the nature of this series. You can have games where one team out plays the other and it can still be a close game. There can be blowouts as well.

You can't do a hack-a-Damp and then whine about the discrepancy in foul shots. Spurs fans are the whiniest fans in the league. The Spurs will adjust and I'm sure put out a much better effort. However that doesn't guarantee a win. Other teams players get paid to win as well.

Not shocked if this series goes six or seven games. But it definitely won't be 5 or less. Now that would be shocking.

Calling my shot... Mavs in 6. Fell free to disagree because they are all just opinions (mine included).

Even with the hack a damp the difference of free throws was significant IMO. With that said,...The Spurs just didnt play well. So yes Jet & Marion had bad games...Well outside of four players the entire Spurs team had a bad game. Your team overall played better...IMO it was basically 3 to 4 Spurs players on 5 Mavs players all game long...That just how we played. I dont think that is whiney or making excuses...Do you? We played like shit, but still had a chance. Thats all any team can ask for. No matter what, give yourself a chance. I hope for the Spurs to win, but I dont see it happening. I see Mavs in 6 or 7. I hope I can eat my words. It would be a great opportunity to be wrong...

[UnWantedTheory]

people ned to stop saying "only 6 point loss"

when JET hit 3 with 1:50 left giving Mavs 100-88 lead, the game was over. Period.

The 6 points the Spurs scored in irrelevant time is... well, irrelevant.

Thats true...but as bad as we played, I dont think it was a complete ass whoopin....could have been worse...Hell it probably should have been...

[spurs10]

people ned to stop saying "only 6 point loss"

when JET hit 3 with 1:50 left giving Mavs 100-88 lead, the game was over. Period.

The 6 points the Spurs scored in irrelevant time is... well, irrelevant.
Please stop calling that unbelievably uncool, dumbass "Jet". If there is a more unlikeable person on the planet, on any level, than that guy, please alert the media. Then again, with the 3 year old, give me more mascara, mentality of Cuban, he probably fits in perfectly. Dallas' owner, FO, players, and fans are the reason you've had such a horrible history of failure. :lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::lobt2::flag:

[Obstructed_View]

No way dirk goes 12/14 again.

If Matt Bonner is the first big off the bench and logs a lot of minutes, Dirk will probably do it at least one more time before the series ends.

[spurs1990]

The OP was on target!

Halfway there!