NBA Finals Game 6: Mavs @ Heat - Brought to you by the good folks of Game 7

[Ashy Larry]

Rest assured, there will be a Game Seven ......... LeBron will not have two free throws in Game 6 and you may see something along the lines of 2002 Western Conference Finals ..... hopefully not ........ good luck to both.


Miami is right where they wanna be .... last two home games of the season and they are both in South Beach ...... Mavs? If you don't pull this out, you will be branded chokers forever ........

[TampaDude]

Mavs in 6. Booooooooook iiiiiiiiiit.

[Ashy Larry]

Mavs in 6. Booooooooook iiiiiiiiiit.


Can you imagine Cuban receiving that trophy from Stern??? I know that old man's heart would fall to his damn shoes ...... And the media would kill LeBron.

[Bill_Brasky]

If the mavs wanna ring, they better get game 6. They do not want this shit going 7.

[badfish22]

They just better not talk shit to Lebron. God help us if he decides to flip that switch.

[stretch]

Bron is messed up mentally. You can tell the dude is flat out rattled. They might come out with an early strong push to start the game and make people think that the game is over early, but the Mavs will just chip away and eventually win by 6+ with strong execution once again in the 4th, and showing more of a desire to win.

[DMC]

Damn, bitches fucked up the Heat and the Lakers.

[JoeTait75]

Mavericks will win this game and it wouldn't surprise me if it was fairly decisive (8+). Everything is going their way.

[stretch]

dude just got cuckolded, it's no surprise that it's all mental. although if it were me i think i'd be so pissed that i'd come out and play the opposite rather than getting passive.

he did start the game pretty aggressively actually, then remembered that he lacks a post game and couldnt take advantage of guys like Kidd and Stevenson guarding him. then in the 4th when Chandler was able to not worry about fouls and play aggressively, they clamped down on the dribble penetration.

IMO this is mostly a bad matchup for Lebron. he lives in the paint, and the Mavs play a zone defense to guard the paint better than anyone in the league. In addition, they have a guy who can guard him pretty well in one-on-one situations in Marion. Lebron really needs to develop his post game and jumper more, otherwise teams are going to keep doing this to him and hes going to be in more and more trouble.

[Nick Manning]

If LeBron needs officiating to help him out, then he really isn't the Chosen One.

Officials are not the reason he can't post up Kidd or hit wide-open 3-pointers.

These are things we know.

[stretch]

If the officiating is equal, Miami wins this game by 10+ IMO..if the refs continue to give the Mavs every loose ball foul + not giving Lebron any calls + not letting anybody go anywhere near Nowitzki, Heat win by 1-3..

then if you take away 3 bullshit Wade calls that happen on a nightly basis, leading to 6 points, Mario Chalmers hitting a halfcourt 3 at the end of a quarter, and give Tyson 2 more calls for the 10 missed calls when he gets hacked at the rim, adding 3 more points, then one extra made jumper for Dirk/Terry/Barea for a wide open shot that they almost never miss adds another 6 points, so that gives the Mavs 18 extra points, resulting in an 8 point Maverick victory.

h:lolat = f:lolcked

[tp2021]

last two home games of the season and they are both in South Beach

No shit

[badfish22]

Officiating has been very equal (sans for the end of game three when the refs tried to get Mavs back in it.)

Anyone you says otherwise is visibly upset.

[badfish22]

:lol the Celtics and Bulls both play defenses that thrive on beating ISO-oriented teams like Miami, and Lebron killed them..both are much better than the Mavs, defensively..

It's all mental..he was shooting 40% from 3s, coming into the series, and his mid-range J was one of the best in the NBA this year..he's playing moist, Mavs haven't done anything to stop him..

http://gif.mocksession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/MARIONBEAT.gif.pagespeed.ce.OV2bxjYXuv.gif

[stretch]

:lol the Celtics and Bulls both play defenses that thrive on beating ISO-oriented teams like Miami, and Lebron killed them..both are much better than the Mavs, defensively...

I agree they are probably better defensive teams than the Mavs, but part of it is that the Mavs type of defense is a bad matchup for the Heat. The other part is that the Mavs make them work 100000000000000000000x harder on defense, because they actually can score points in a multitude of ways. Boston and Chicago especially, both are not strong at all offensively.

[stretch]

on a side note, is it just me, or has Marion owned the fuck out of Lebron most of the series, especially over the past 2 games? it seems like he has been talking a lot of trash at lebron all series, and I normally dont notice Marion talking NEARLY as much trash as I have this series.

[Nick Manning]

on a side note, is it just me, or has Marion owned the fuck out of Lebron most of the series, especially over the past 2 games?

Ghazi was right........again.

[badfish22]

on a side note, is it just me, or has Marion owned the fuck out of Lebron most of the series, especially over the past 2 games?

He has. Hes even started talking trash while guarding him :lol.
Word has gotten out that Lebron is mentally soft, and none of the players are scared of him. You think a player would ever do that shit to Kobe?

[mariners]

They just better not talk shit to Lebron. God help us if he decides to flip that switch.
:lol

[mariners]

If the officiating is equal, Miami wins this game by 10+ IMO..if the refs continue to give the Mavs every loose ball foul + not giving Lebron any calls + not letting anybody go anywhere near Nowitzki, Heat win by 1-3..
you mean like chalmers tackling kidd with no foul? or marion being hit on the wrist with no foul? Or Haslem wrapping up Chandler with no foul?

[lefty]

Jason Terry still can't believe what happened to him during game 5:

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/705732/2iiaem1_medium.gif

[stretch]

He has. Hes even started talking trash while guarding him :lol.
Word has gotten out that Lebron is mentally soft, and none of the players are scared of him. You think a player would ever do that shit to Kobe?

For whatever reason, I still like Lebron, and have always been a big defender of his, but this right here says it all. No one would be doing that stuff to Kobe.

I still believe Lebron, while flawed, is the best player in the NBA. But the fact that he is not as complete as Kobe, is hurting him big time in this series.

Bron has a lot of work to put in this offseason, win or lose.

[stretch]

Jason Terry still can't believe what happened to him during game 5:

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/705732/2iiaem1_medium.gif

lefty, with the bads

why the fuck do you always have to come in and fuck up a perfectly good thread. now we might have to start another one

[Nick Manning]

lefty, with the bads

why the fuck do you always have to come in and fuck up a perfectly good thread.

why is the sky blue?

[pass1st]

He's 26, as long as LBJ doesn't get injured he will probably step over his mental hurdle of being in the finals. It probably will take a ring for that to happen though.

[picc84]

There's gonna be more Mavs fans in the arena on sunday than Heat fans.

[Sportstudi]

If the officiating is equal, the refs will finally start to call more than once a travel on LeBron and not falling for Wade's flops.

Fixed it for you.

[DPG21920]

If anyone expected/agrees the DAL deserves more free throws than Mia is delusional.

[badfish22]

Id be mad too if I had all that $ on the line.

[lefty]

lefty, with the bads

why the fuck do you always have to come in and fuck up a perfectly good thread. now we might have to start another one
:lmao

[stretch]

If anyone expected/agrees the DAL deserves more free throws than Mia is delusional.

so are you saying that the Heat are getting completely jobbed? or are you saying that the Heat (bron in particular) are playing unexpectedly soft while the Mavs are doing a solid job at avoid fouling them?

if you believe its the first, you have shit for brains.

[DPG21920]

Do I seem mad or are you just using random internet throw away lines? It's funny you mention money to me considering you couldn't bet because "you werent very confident and you had no money because you needed to find a summer job" :lol

What are you, a high school student? Or someone without a college degree bc that would explain a lot.

You are saying you expected DAL to shoot more fts than Mia and that they deserved to shoot more in every game vs a team with two of the top 8 FT shooters in the league all year?

[badfish22]

Do I seem mad or are you just using random internet throw away lines? It's funny you mention money to me considering you couldn't bet because "you werent very confident and you had no money because you needed to find a summer job" :lol

What are you, a high school student? Or someone without a college degree bc that would explain a lot.

You are saying you expected DAL to shoot more fts than Mia and that they deserved to shoot more in every game vs a team with two of the top 8 FT shooters in the league all year?

:lol how is that a random internet throw away line? And I didn't bet because I didn't want to wind up throwing away $500 on a freaking internet bet :lmao. I mean who does that? No matter who you are $500 is a good amount of money.

Im a college student. All my money is going toward that.

No, but dallas' defense has suprised me. So has Lebrons tentativeness.

[DPG21920]

You are saying that Mia has shot more jumpers and attacked less than Dallas in every game?

[Axe Murderer]

Ghazi was right........again.

i said Marion was gonna outplay LeBron

me

[badfish22]

You are saying that Mia has shot more jumpers and attacked less than Dallas in every game?

I am saying that Dallas has done a good job at not committing fouls so far.

For a guy who thinks my takes are so bad, you are very interested in what I have to say.

"You are saying..."

[BobKnight]

Damn, bitches fucked up the Heat and the Lakers.

Lakers got fucked up no doubt (and they better get used to it). Heat on other hand ? I don't think so. Games have been pretty close. Wouldn't be surprised if Dallas closes it in 6. At this point, any team could win it.

[Ashy Larry]

They just better not talk shit to Lebron. God help us if he decides to flip that switch.

Lakers are still looking for that switch :depressed

[BobKnight]

What switch ? The eggs gettin hard and the jellos jigglin for the Lakers.

[stretch]

Miami giftwraps at least 6-8 FTs a game to the Mavs because of picking up loose ball fouls on rebounds. part of it is poor judgement and poor IQ. but part of it is the fact that the Mavs are much taller and longer than them, making them have to fight harder to get theirs. the extra FTs the mavs are getting arent because they are drawing more fouls by their aggression on offense, but because they are longer. its pretty normal. look at the lakers the past two years. they had to get damn near 10 fts a game just because of teams trying so hard to grab rebounds through their size and length, and fouling in the process

[Sean Cagney]

:lol the Celtics and Bulls both play defenses that thrive on beating ISO-oriented teams like Miami, and Lebron killed them..both are much better than the Mavs, defensively..

It's all mental..he was shooting 40% from 3s, coming into the series, and his mid-range J was one of the best in the NBA this year..he's playing moist, Mavs haven't done anything to stop him..

IF it is all mental he better snap outta that very damn fast..

[Killakobe81]

People keep saying how come the Mavs are shoting More FT's but the obvious anvswer is Lebron is NOT doing enough to get them. Wade shot more yesterday in far less minutes.

[sook]

Dirk deserves this more than anybody else.

Would like nothing more than to see him finally win after all the hard work he has put in season after season and watch the look on Lecrab.

[sook]

Dallas has been playing PITIFUL defense though.

If they can step that up it wouldn't be close.

All game long, i think its marion) who never switches off on the PnR and theres a wide open dude underneath for a layup everytime.

they need to work on that. And it seems lebron and wade have already come up with their excuses

[Jodelo]

Jason Terry still can't believe what happened to him during game 5:

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/705732/2iiaem1_medium.gif

Never gets old. :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[DPG21920]

Miami giftwraps at least 6-8 FTs a game to the Mavs because of picking up loose ball fouls on rebounds. part of it is poor judgement and poor IQ. but part of it is the fact that the Mavs are much taller and longer than them, making them have to fight harder to get theirs. the extra FTs the mavs are getting arent because they are drawing more fouls by their aggression on offense, but because they are longer. its pretty normal. look at the lakers the past two years. they had to get damn near 10 fts a game just because of teams trying so hard to grab rebounds through their size and length, and fouling in the process

Stretch, you are a really good poster, especially when you aren't trolling. You are also a massive homer most of the time (which isn't a terrible thing). But look at what you are saying.

Those "loose ball fouls" all go against MIA. It's almost a statistical anomaly. MIA also has played teams all throughout the playoffs that were longer and taller and they never had that problem. Why is that? They have also been a top 2 or 3 team in FT's all year and all of the sudden that changes as well? Against the Mavs who are always middle of the pack? Has there ever been an finals series where a team that has a FTA average greater than the other has lost that stat in 80% of the finals games?

MIA has more than held their own in rebounding as well, so I don't get where that comes from. For as much as they have settled, they have gotten into the paint enough times to warrant winning the FT battle if not at least being about equal from a game to game standpoint (Dallas has gotten more FT's in 4 out of 5 games).

Besides game 3 which was terribly in the Mavs favor, the officiating hasn't been that bad, but since game 2, it has clearly been in the Mavs favor. My entire point is that with a team that shoots jump shots primarily (and MIA is doing that as well this series), you shouldn't be winning the free throw battle that consistently, especially when you never have before all season long compared to the other team.

Mav fans acting like "Dallas is doing a good job of not fouling" are just being a little silly and the only reason they "aren't fouling" is because the whistle has been a little inconsistent on what is a foul. If the Mavs play the same and the refs start blowing the same fouls for the same contact, it doesn't mean Dallas is doing anything different (which I suspect in game 6).

[mavsfan1000]

This series will go exactly like the Rockets/Knicks series. Sometimes history does repeat itself.

[DPG21920]

I am saying that Dallas has done a good job at not committing fouls so far.

For a guy who thinks my takes are so bad, you are very interested in what I have to say.

"You are saying..."

With responses like that, it's clear you are immature and have not completed college.

Your takes are awful and you universally get shit on by everyone, even Mav fans. You do realize that I said something and you responded to me, right? I then after that asked you to clarify your shit take.

But after earth shattering analysis such as "I'm not confident, but f*ck it, Mavs in 6", you have earned the right to be lax around here.

[badfish22]

:lol DGP is so mad hes not even making sense anymore. You can tell hes furious that my Mavs in 6 pick could be right, when he made TWO (:lmao) predictions and they both don't have a chance anymore.

[DPG21920]

That doesn't make any sense. You keep using random throw away lines. You also admitted you are a guy who doesn't have a job or a college degree :lol

[badfish22]

:lol DGP is so mad hes not even making sense anymore.


That doesn't make any sense.

:lol real original. So mad he can't come up with his own comebacks.

[DPG21920]

You aren't trolling, you're just being retarded.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Either the Mavs win it Sunday or Heat on Tuesday. What a wild and crazy playoff season this has been. Best in quite a while. :tu

[dbreiden83080]

Good game but Heat win

Do or die game 7.. Watch all the Mavs role players miss all those wild hail mary's back in Miami.

[DPG21920]

I can see Dallas closing it out in 6 now. I said when they won that game 2, they likely broke MIA's back. MIA has let up too many times and now the Mavs are up when they shouldn't be. It would take a massive collapse for Dallas to not win at this point.

[stretch]

Stretch, you are a really good poster, especially when you aren't trolling. You are also a massive homer most of the time (which isn't a terrible thing). But look at what you are saying.

Those "loose ball fouls" all go against MIA. It's almost a statistical anomaly. MIA also has played teams all throughout the playoffs that were longer and taller and they never had that problem. Why is that? They have also been a top 2 or 3 team in FT's all year and all of the sudden that changes as well? Against the Mavs who are always middle of the pack? Has there ever been an finals series where a team that has a FTA average greater than the other has lost that stat in 80% of the finals games?

Philly's big men suck.
Boston's big men included Jermaine O'Neal and Nenad Kristic. :lmao
Chicago's "big men" aren't very big. Noah is what, 6'9?

Dallas employs two 7-footers in their starting lineup, along with a very solid rebounding PG (Kidd) and solid rebounding SF (Marion).

I think the FT disparity has something to do with the fact that Dallas is defending Miami differently than any other team has. Not a single team has used the zone as much as Dallas has, nor does any team have a zone as complicated as Dallas has. They are basically daring Miami to settle for more jumpers than they pretty much ever do. Maybe if Lebron or Wade had more legit postup games, they would be able to still take advantage of weaker defenders, like Shawn Marion even does when people play way off of him.


MIA has more than held their own in rebounding as well, so I don't get where that comes from. For as much as they have settled, they have gotten into the paint enough times to warrant winning the FT battle if not at least being about equal from a game to game standpoint (Dallas has gotten more FT's in 4 out of 5 games).

I didn't say that Dallas was a better rebounding team. Just that they have a physical advantage that makes Miami have to work hard. The extra hard work Miami has been putting in on the rebounds has resulted in extra offensive boards that they fight very hard for, but at times it backfire and results in stupid fouls. Seriously, how many times this series has Haslem and Joel Anthony been a dumbass and tried going right over their man's back for a board, when they had no shot in hell at getting it? Go back and watch, you will see what I'm talking about. I have watched every game (except last nights game) twice already, sometimes three times.


Besides game 3 which was terribly in the Mavs favor, the officiating hasn't been that bad, but since game 2, it has clearly been in the Mavs favor. My entire point is that with a team that shoots jump shots primarily (and MIA is doing that as well this series), you shouldn't be winning the free throw battle that consistently, especially when you never have before all season long compared to the other team.

So basically the only case you have for saying that the officiating is in the Mavs favor, is because their offense requires good jumpshooting skill? :rolleyes

Like I said, several FTs each game has come from stupid loose ball fouls by Miami. 6-8 come from Dirk simply being too hard to stop. And theres a few trips each game from fouling Chandler/Haywood/Mahinmi from getting an easy bucket at the rim. I think you forget that Miami still lacks a legit interior defender. Sure they guard the paint well, but because they have to collapse with all their perimeter defenders, not because they have a paint presence. The size they give up to the Mavs allows for Chandler and Dirk to have more chances at easy buckets at the rim.


Mav fans acting like "Dallas is doing a good job of not fouling" are just being a little silly and the only reason they "aren't fouling" is because the whistle has been a little inconsistent on what is a foul. If the Mavs play the same and the refs start blowing the same fouls for the same contact, it doesn't mean Dallas is doing anything different (which I suspect in game 6).

Going by technicalies, sure, Dallas is getting away with fouls. But so is Miami. Fact is, they have for the most part allowed this to be a physical series, and Dallas BY FAR has proven to be the more physical team in the series. They are the team giving the hard fouls, playing physical defense. I think people are just so used to Dallas being such a finesse team that they are still not wanting to accept that they are not like those old teams anymore. They are MUCH more physical and willing to administer the hard fouls and even subtle cheap shots from time to time to play mind games with the other team.



On a side note:

All the "homer" bullshit is just that... bullshit. Most everything I have predicted this year has been pretty spot on, despite you basically trashing every opinion and calling me a "homer". Last year after the trade was the first time since 2006-2007 I honestly felt the Mavs were a legit contender. Sure, I was wrong in the outcome of the series against the Spurs, but I don't think I was wrong at all in what I saw in the Mavs in terms of the talent and potential they had. They just needed more time to gel and get it figured out. You have lived entirely on my optimism last year against the Spurs that was incorrect, and because I was wrong that time, you never shut the fuck up about "stretch is a homer!!!!!!!! LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!:lobt2::flag::downspin::lmao:roll in:blah:hat"

Going by the logic that you use to constantly call me a homer, then you are every bit as big of a homer then, considering you constantly scoffed at my opinions that Dallas was a more legit contender than the Spurs (who BTW got knocked the fuck out of the first round by an 8th seed) and a legit threat to the Lakers (who got their shit pushed in by the Mavs), while the Mavs are on the verge of winning the Finals. Get that out of here with that nonsense. Having optimism about your team being talented doesnt make you a homer. Wanna see homer takes? Go look at 21blessings constant cumchugging of Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant, neither of which can do no wrong, both of which are the best players in NBA history in his opinion. Or Obstructed_View and him thinking Tim Duncan is still the best player in the NBA and the other 200 dumbshit takes he has. But I think if you actually look at my posts, while I stick up for the Mavs, I'm the first to point out flaws in their game as well.

[dallaskd]

Heatfan cant complain about calls when its tied with 3 minutes to go and your team settles for jumps shots. Even if the calls are SLIGHTLY leaning towards Dallas, the heat are still in reach at the last two minutes and cannot finish

[DPG21920]

I don't post emoticons and just randomly mock you for being a homer. You are a homer and both Mav and Spurs fans see it. You were right about the Mavs only one time and it was this year. You would have said the same shit (which you did the previous years) about them being a contender, so the fact they happened to be this year doesn't mean you aren't a homer.

Me saying a team (the Spurs) who shit kicked the Mavs in the first round (just last year) and had the best record in the West was better than the Mavs who just lost Caron was not being a homer. Especially when I explain why and don't just say the same thing every year. If you remember, I was one of the few who spoke out against most of the things the Spurs did and said they weren't a contender all year long.

I do read your posts and like I said, when you aren't trolling (which you have dialed down and I was the first to point out) you are a very good poster. The point it is I have heard you for years saying this and that about the Mavs without being objective. Even before the "trade".

[Ace]

Heatfan cant complain about calls when its tied with 3 minutes to go and your team settles for jumps shots. Even if the calls are SLIGHTLY leaning towards Dallas, the heat are still in reach at the last two minutes and cannot finish

I never complained about the refs even if it is in the Mavs favor, Heat have been in position to win still. So I won't blame the refs.

[DPG21920]

Heatfan cant complain about calls when its tied with 3 minutes to go and your team settles for jumps shots. Even if the calls are SLIGHTLY leaning towards Dallas, the heat are still in reach at the last two minutes and cannot finish

I agree. I'm not putting the series on the refs at all. That is just ST knee-jerking b.s. to try and act cool and rip on someone. What I have said is that Mav fan in general is acting like everything is even-steven and going as planned with regards to free throws. They are acting like Dallas is being some super aggressive team (meaning, playing differently than normal in that regard) and they aren't. MIA is the team not playing normal, but even with that being said, they still should not be losing FT's 4 out of 5 games and it has played a HUGE role in keeping games close.

If the normal and expected FT disparity would have played out, Dallas would not be up a game.

[mavsfan1000]

The refs absolutely deserve blame IMO, some posters are too classy to blame refs, Harlem isn't..let's be real here..if Miami wasn't involved, everybody would be talking about the refs..however, since it's a team that everybody hates, they're happy to watch them play with that type of adversity..

Just like the Spurs in '06..robbed by the refs, but non-Spurs fans don't talk about it, because they were all happy to see it..:lol can't breathe on Irk..
:flipoff

[Ace]

The refs absolutely deserve blame IMO, some posters are too classy to blame refs, Harlem isn't..let's be real here..if Miami wasn't involved, everybody would be talking about the refs..however, since it's a team that everybody hates, they're happy to watch them play with that type of adversity..

Just like the Spurs in '06..robbed by the refs, but non-Spurs fans don't talk about it, because they were all happy to see it..:lol can't breathe on Irk..
I would feel like BR if I blamed the refs and at that point suicide would be the inevitable... With that being said the calls are a bit much, especially with Dirk.

[Bill_Brasky]

I would feel like BR if I blamed the refs and at that point suicide would be the inevitable...

BR is always the first one to bitch about reffing, yet he hasn't posted shit about it this series......interesting.

[Ace]

BR is always the first one to bitch about reffing, yet he hasn't posted shit about it this series......interesting.

That wigga is one of many that have nothing to say because its the Heat. Harlem is right, if it was the other way around or any other team there would be a uproar...

[stretch]

I don't post emoticons and just randomly mock you for being a homer.

this part right here is so full of shit that I didnt even bother reading the rest of your post

i cant begin to tell how many times you would reply to a post with something like "lol homer. you are a dumbass. remember what happened last year how I was right and you were WRONG?!?!?!?! you bring horrible takes. LOL"

[stretch]

I never complained about the refs even if it is in the Mavs favor, Heat have been in position to win still. So I won't blame the refs.

in defense of my nigga Ace, hes been a real boss throughout this series, not whining about stupid shit. showing great support for his team in loss, and not acting like an overconfident douche in wins.

my nigga :toast

[stretch]

I agree. I'm not putting the series on the refs at all. That is just ST knee-jerking b.s. to try and act cool and rip on someone. What I have said is that Mav fan in general is acting like everything is even-steven and going as planned with regards to free throws. They are acting like Dallas is being some super aggressive team (meaning, playing differently than normal in that regard) and they aren't. MIA is the team not playing normal, but even with that being said, they still should not be losing FT's 4 out of 5 games and it has played a HUGE role in keeping games close.

If the normal and expected FT disparity would have played out, Dallas would not be up a game.

who said MIA is playing normal, aside from morons? I think I have posted here before that something seems seriously wrong with Lebron, and hes not being himself. part of it is that he is facing a defense hes not used to, but some of it seems like he is completely unfocused for whatever reason.

truth is, if Miami had a legit coach, this series would have probably already been over, with the Mavs getting their asses kicked.

the officiating has not been nearly as horrible as you think. its more so because Miami is the "soft jumpshooting team" that everyone thought was going to be Dallas. but for whatever reason, Dallas has just kept playing their game with confidence, while Miami has been out of their element.

[Ghazi]

I'm nervous as fuck

[DPG21920]

Ghazi! I want a game 7!

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Sup, DPG

[LakerHater]

Good 'ole home cookin for Miami!

[joshdaboss]

I agree they are probably better defensive teams than the Mavs, but part of it is that the Mavs type of defense is a bad matchup for the Heat. The other part is that the Mavs make them work 100000000000000000000x harder on defense, because they actually can score points in a multitude of ways. Boston and Chicago especially, both are not strong at all offensively.

The other part is they're being allowed to foul the shit out of LeBron without calls.

[Bill_Brasky]

BR has actually implied that the Mavs are getting calls, he used Wade's 2006 as an excuse for it..with that being said, like Ace said, he's a Heat hater and has been cheering for the Mavs for a while..

Let's be real..despite this "San Antonio Heat" perception, there are actually very few people on ST that are cheering for the Heat..most people seem to want to see Nowitzki win a ring, for some reason, which compounds their hatred towards the Heat..

Absolutely.....there are like 3 people on this board who want to see the Heat win. lol

I'm flamed for being a bandwaggoner yet every other Spurfan seems to be a Mav nutrider atm. It's fucking weird.

[TampaDude]

I can see Dallas closing it out in 6 now. I said when they won that game 2, they likely broke MIA's back. MIA has let up too many times and now the Mavs are up when they shouldn't be. It would take a massive collapse for Dallas to not win at this point.

^ this

It's clear that in this Finals the Mavs are closers and the Heat are not.

[Bill_Brasky]

Mavs didn't look that great in Miami save for the last 6 minutes of game 2. Can they pull some shit like that again, or can Miami get the first blowout of the series? When they went back to Dallas after the second game, the goal was to at the very least win 1 there, and they did....take care of business at home, and the trophy is in Miami.....

[TampaDude]

Mavs have all the momentum now. Barring an injury, it's gonna be Mavs in 6.

[100%duncan]

I say Mavs in 7. For me Heat can't lose 3 straight games, just saying though. I would not mind the Mavs winning in 6.

[Ashy Larry]

I say Mavs in 7. For me Heat can't lose 3 straight games, just saying though. I would not mind the Mavs winning in 6.


Just have that 2002 WCF feeling ......

[DPG21920]

This series is so hard to analyze, namely because the Mavs have been so resilient and MIA has played out of character. I would like to say that Dallas has to do it in 6, because I don't think they win a game 7 in MIA, but with how many great wins and amazing comebacks Dallas has had, you just absolutely cannot count them out in any situation in these finals.

I said when Dallas won game 2 in the fashion they did, it likely broke MIA's back. Even when MIA bounced back and got game 3, I feel they have messed around too much and missed too many opportunities to lock the series which led to that hot shooting night and Dallas having the lead.

It's obvious game 6 is crucial, but to everyone, after every back and forth win, says the team that won has control. Truth is, it's so close it's impossible to tell, but Dallas has MIA on the ropes.

[Bill_Brasky]

This series is so hard to analyze, namely because the Mavs have been so resilient and MIA has played out of character. I would like to say that Dallas has to do it in 6, because I don't think they win a game 7 in MIA, but with how many great wins and amazing comebacks Dallas has had, you just absolutely cannot count them out in any situation in these finals.

I said when Dallas won game 2 in the fashion they did, it likely broke MIA's back. Even when MIA bounced back and got game 3, I feel they have messed around too much and missed too many opportunities to lock the series which led to that hot shooting night and Dallas having the lead.

It's obvious game 6 is crucial, but to everyone, after every back and forth win, says the team that won has control. Truth is, it's so close it's impossible to tell, but Dallas has MIA on the ropes.

Yup. I wouldn't go as far as to say Dallas has complete control, but they have the upper hand now and need to get it tomorrow, because as we saw last year, anything can happen in a game 7......

[Giuseppe]

Yup. I wouldn't go as far as to say Dallas has complete control, but they have the upper hand now and need to get it tomorrow, because as we saw last year, anything can happen in a game 7......

......& in a Game 6. Bynum leaned on Perkins.

That's all she wrote.

[badfish22]

Dallas is completely capable of winning a game 7. I hope it doesn't come to that, but if it does it's not impossible by any means.

[Giuseppe]

Dallas is completely capable of winning a game 7. I hope it doesn't come to that, but if it does it's not impossible by any means.

But, in order to get to Game 7 Miami will have made a stand. That will seed doubt in the Dallas psyche.

[badfish22]

Brendan Haywood likely for Game 6 (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6651711)

[Red Hawk #21]

Heat Fans Turning To Voodoo :lmao
http://allball.blogs.nba.com/2011/06/10/heat-fans-turning-to-voodoo/

[DPG21920]

:lol Heat fans. People are crazy.

[davethedope]

Miami has not played out of character. I've seen the Knicks beat them at home.
It's the Mavs to lose. Other than the big three who are we talking about? People need
to stop talking about what LeBron should do. Spoelstra is looking for big games from
Chalmers,Bibby, and Haslem. 10 out of each of them, plus a modest 60 from the big three, that's 90 pts. That means Miller will have to step up. Miller gets 10+ they might
have a chance.

[IronMexican]

Mavs didn't look that great in Miami save for the last 6 minutes of game 2.

They looked good enough in game 1 to be up by 8 in the 3rd before shitting the bed.

[benefactor]

Mavs win in emphatic fashion. I will be game 4 against LA all over again.

[mavsfan1000]

Brendan Haywood likely for Game 6 (http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=6651711)
Will he be effective is the main question? The matchups don't really suit him as Miami likes to go small and quick.

[Ghazi]

But, in order to get to Game 7 Miami will have made a stand. That will seed doubt in the Dallas psyche.

No it won't

This Mavs team is mentally tough as shit...

[Giuseppe]

No it won't

This Mavs team is mentally tough as shit...

How the Hell is a shit tough?

[davethedope]

Miami's the team with mental problems. The seed of doubt is firmly planted. However
I'd expect a huge first half from them and wouldn't be surprised if the Mavs are flat.
Still, close out games are different. Mavs really don't need to worry till 9 minutes left
in the game, which is fucking outrageous, but why change what works?

[Chief Brody]

How the Hell is a shit tough?

You ever try taking a shit the morning after a Guinness binge? Your turd comes out like a piece of charcoal.

[InTheCrust]

How the Hell is a shit tough?

Dehydration and lack of dietary roughage (fibre & cellulose) can attest to the result of "tough shit".

[Giuseppe]

:rolleyes x 2

[Chief Brody]

If you're not a repetitive cunt, you're just not trying.

[Giuseppe]

If you're not a repetitive cunt, you're just not trying.

:rolleyes

[Banzai]

1-sb8e3P4LM

[Venti Quattro]

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2011/06/heat_season_tix.jpg

:lmao

[ducks]

:lol the celtics and bulls both play defenses that thrive on beating iso-oriented teams like miami, and lebron killed them..both are much better than the mavs, defensively..

It's all mental..he was shooting 40% from 3s, coming into the series, and his mid-range j was one of the best in the nba this year..he's playing moist, mavs haven't done anything to stop him..

law of averages
he has always sucked outside shooting
if james was not so big and take all his fast break points away
he is a very below average player on o

[shelshor]

http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Sun. Jun. 12
Dallas @ Miami: Steve Javie; Scott Foster; Derrick Stafford
Alternate: Marc Davis

[TampaDude]

http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Sun. Jun. 12
Dallas @ Miami: Steve Javie; Scott Foster; Derrick Stafford
Alternate: Marc Davis

Javie is a good road ref, and IMHO the best ref in the NBA. The Heat shouldn't expect much "home cooking" tonight.

[Venti Quattro]

Javie isn't afraid to make calls for the road team.

[DPG21920]

The Heat haven't got "home cooking" in a single game. It will be interesting to see if MIA forces their way to the line tonight. They need to come out with a complete focused game. They still, even in the finals, kind of coast until "money time". Problem is, unlike CHI or BOS, Lebron isn't closing and Dallas has come up clutch. That same strategy isn't going to work.

It would be an amazing feat to beat MIA 3 times in a row and close them out at home, but I still can see Dallas doing it tonight.

[FromWayDowntown]

http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Sun. Jun. 12
Dallas @ Miami: Steve Javie; Scott Foster; Derrick Stafford
Alternate: Marc Davis

This ensures that Dan Crawford and Monty McCutchen are on the schedule to call Game 7. My money would be on Joey Crawford being the third.

[DJ Mbenga]

if the heat lose im expecting riots in cleveland.

[Venti Quattro]

all these veterans know THIS IS IT. look for the most determined, gritty effort you've ever seen out of kidd, jet, and dirk tonight. look for it to inspire guys like chandler and barea to also play well. i don't see how we DON'T win this thing tonight..i imagine it'll mimic game 4 against LA.

I hope:

Terry goes 9/10 from three and Peja 6/6
Barea goes for 9/14 from the field

[TampaDude]

all these veterans know THIS IS IT. look for the most determined, gritty effort you've ever seen out of kidd, jet, and dirk tonight. look for it to inspire guys like chandler and barea to also play well. i don't see how we DON'T win this thing tonight..i imagine it'll mimic game 4 against LA.

A blowout win for the Mavs tonight isn't likely, but it would be awesome! :lol

[mavsfan1000]

Lebron is going to have a breakout game tonight. :depressed

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

Lebron is going to have a breakout game tonight. :depressed

Mavs got this one tonight. Lebron isn't mentally strong like MJ, he can't just 'bounce' back.

The only way Lebron has a good night tonight is if the refs screw the Mavs hard and give LBJ 20+ freethrows

Can't wait to finally see Dirk/Kidd holding up the trophy, whilst also watching Lebron shed tears

[LkrFan]

all these veterans know THIS IS IT. look for the most determined, gritty effort you've ever seen out of kidd, jet, and dirk tonight. look for it to inspire guys like chandler and barea to also play well. i don't see how we DON'T win this thing tonight..i imagine it'll mimic game 4 against LA.

:depressed

Go Mavs. End this shit

[Ghazi]

I'm so fuckin nervous :cry :cry :cry

I need a Xanax

[LkrFan]

if the heat lose im expecting riots in cleveland.

Can't wait for Tweets from Cavs owner. :lol

[mavsfan1000]

I'm so fuckin nervous :cry :cry :cry

I need a Xanax
Chug a bunch of alcohol. It always works for me. :D

[LkrFan]

I'm so fuckin nervous :cry :cry :cry

I need a Xanax

Ghazi of little faith? Snap out of this shit damn it! :ihit

[DPG21920]

I've already been pm'd paypal info so I can pay up when the Mavs win tonight.

[Ghazi]

DPG... who wins tonight? :)

[davethedope]

D o s m i n u t o s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DPG21920]

Mavs, Ghazi. Mavs do.

[mavsfan1000]

lol at fans of other team declaring the Mavs Champions. You know how the Mavs choke.

[DPG21920]

I was correct in the last two games about dem Mavs. Their momentum is likely too much and with how the Heat have squandered opportunities and buckled under pressure, I see a Mav win.

[mariners]

Can't wait for Tweets from Cavs owner. :lol
pretty sad he cares more about the heat losing than his own franchise

[Ghazi]

Mavs, Ghazi. Mavs do.

:depressed

[mariners]

Marion is going to be huge tonight

[DPG21920]

I just want to see another good game (a Heat win would also be great). Between the bets and actual play, this has been a great finals.

[davethedope]

Mavs can smell champagne. They should play possessed.

[Mal]

ok, who is the ref ?

[JoeTait75]

pretty sad he cares more about the heat losing than his own franchise

The Cavaliers aren't playing right now, are they?

[dirk4mvp]

when I get back here tonight, the Mavs WILL be 2011 NBA Champions :lobt2:

[DPG21920]

:vomit:

[mavsfan1000]

Mavs can smell champagne. They should play possessed.
Last time they smelled Champagne, they lost 4 games in a row. lol

[Killakobe81]

If the Mavs can keep this close, Dirk brings it home. I doubt Terry can replicate his performance in the clutchfrom last game, so one more player needs to step up late for the Mavs ....Im guessing kidd or Marion.

BTW, If Lebron finally figures shit out ...this is going 7 and the Mavs are in trouble ...but i have said the same thing since Game 1 :bang

[frodo]

NOBODY closes us out, i say, NOBODY

we are da MF'N CHAMPIONS, LETS GO NIGGAS

[lefty]

Haywood is active tonight

Should Rick play him or not?

[davethedope]

Heat should take it easy and not get off to a fast
start

[DJ Mbenga]

Haywood is active tonight

Should Rick play him or not?

the custodian is out of a job

[davethedope]

Last time they smelled Champagne, they lost 4 games in a row. lol

You need to let that rest. Teams change. I'd be sick of hearing about
2006. It's irrelevant. I've seen the Knicks beat the Heat at home, so Miami
has not impressed me all year. You guys FTW, go for the gold. Larry O'brien
is in the house!

[scampers]

That Heat PA guy sure aint no Mason.

[IronMexican]

Really need to change the Finals intro next year, ABC. Really need to.

[lefty]

Lol

Sean Marks in the Finals intro

[DPG21920]

Finally, Spo inserts Chalmers into the starting line up.

[davethedope]

big mistake

[John Basedow]

This has been the most exciting Finals I've seen since I was shittin' the bed

[lefty]

Stern !

[davethedope]

This has been the most exciting Finals I've seen since I was shittin' the bed

You didn't see the '88 finals?

[John Basedow]

FT disparity prediction (for DPG):

Heat: 38 FTA

Mavs: 25 FTA

[John Basedow]

You didn't see the '88 finals?

True, I was only pissing the bed at that point (5)

[DPG21920]

Oh, I hope so. Then we'll get the whole "Mavs just started fouling more".

[John Basedow]

Good sign...bron 3

[John Basedow]

rebounding killing dallas already

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

lol Marion having a better post game than Bron

[resistanze]

Dirk with some shitty D so far.

[resistanze]

Mexican smurf on FIRE!

[InRareForm]

Barea starting has been a success

[DPG21920]

JJB is killing it.

[davethedope]

James is too hot, bad sign

[DPG21920]

James looks like James right now.

[John Basedow]

LeBron 4-4.

HarlemHeat logging in in 3-2-1 :lol

[VBM]

Welcome to the finals, lebron

[IronMexican]

Figured. No way James was going to go out without shooting.

[InRareForm]

uh oh could be the start of a memorable game by Lebron...

[resistanze]

James looks like James right now.

Looking better than James. It's that unstoppable James when that jumper is falling.

[Ace]

Looks like LeBron stopped by...

[davethedope]

uh oh could be the start of a memorable game by Lebron...

Nobody shoots 100%

[frodo]

lebron is back now, mavs gonna be facefucked :cry

[Stalin]

Miami cHeat will shit all over these overrated mav chokers, tonight son.

[BlackSwordsMan]

Just sit dirk down now and let him rest for game 7
mavs fucked

[John Basedow]

Spo still can't play him 45 minutes or he'll flame out in the 4th again. Great game so far though, dude is killing it

[frodo]

conceded toooo many rebs :cry

[DPG21920]

I agree with JVG. Lebron is taking the same shots, but he's dropping them. Difference is, is he is not hesitating.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

:lmao why is JVG going HAM on Dirk's defense tonight?

[InRareForm]

SO Dirk is undefeated on close out games?

[Isitjustme?]

If the officiating is equal, Miami wins this game by 10+ IMO..if the refs continue to give the Mavs every loose ball foul + not giving Lebron any calls + not letting anybody go anywhere near Nowitzki, Heat win by 1-3..
Bads.

If LeBron needs officiating to help him out, then he really isn't the Chosen One.

Officials are not the reason he can't post up Kidd or hit wide-open 3-pointers.

These are things we know.

Goods.

[Isitjustme?]

If the officiating is equal, Miami wins this game by 10+ IMO..if the refs continue to give the Mavs every loose ball foul + not giving Lebron any calls + not letting anybody go anywhere near Nowitzki, Heat win by 1-3..
Bads.

If LeBron needs officiating to help him out, then he really isn't the Chosen One.

Officials are not the reason he can't post up Kidd or hit wide-open 3-pointers.

These are things we know.

Goods.

[John Basedow]

FT% and Rebounding is going to kill Dallas

[Tp9gospursgo]

let's see if the heat let they're guard down like they have done almost every game this series.

[Stalin]

Mavs looking like shit, no interior d.

[John Basedow]

Miami getting almost all their points in the paint

[DPG21920]

What a shot by Dirk. That was a ridiculous shot.

[DPG21920]

:lol Very little contact

[John Basedow]

Dirk 2 fouls...here's where the game is lost. Miami will lead by 13+ at the end of the quarter. Weak call

[DPG21920]

That is the same contact and call Dirk gets. Same. Exact. Thing.

[fevertrees]

lol refs pushing a Game 7 already

[resistanze]

Jet!

[Tp9gospursgo]

Terry 3.

[resistanze]

Donatello has a sweet stroke, I must say...

[DPG21920]

MIA letting a great opp go to waste. Dirk on the bench and they let up.

[Stalin]

It's about time miami get some touch fouls go their way this series, mavs have been holding that monopoly for way too long.

[frodo]

JET takin ova da game

[John Basedow]

That is the same contact and call Dirk gets. Same. Exact. Thing.

Agreed, it's still a weak call.

[boutons_deux]

This the game where the Mavs prove that they got the champions' True Grit.

[frodo]

mavs win and JET will be named MVP of the finals

[Tp9gospursgo]

Hopefully terry can pick up the slack with Dirka on the bench. Looking good so far.

[John Basedow]

mavs win and JET will be named MVP of the finals

No.

[davethedope]

Seriously, fuck Dirk. Everybody on the Mavs needs to prove their worth tonight.

[DPG21920]

Well, if you are the Mavs, you are thrilled because the biggest question (role players) has been answered early. Even a more aggressive Lebron and Dirk's foul trouble hasn't prevented you from keeping it close.

Advantage, Mavs.

[frodo]

dirk been doing terrible tonight tbh, ain't a bad thing he's out now w/ two fouls

[Isitjustme?]

Jason Terry still can't believe what happened to him during game 5:

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/705732/2iiaem1_medium.gif

Powerful post Lefty!

[DPG21920]

Amazing how much more aggressive MIA is and FT's are still equal.

[lefty]

:lmao

[DPG21920]

MIA needs to go on a solid run. 8-0 or more. They need to play with more urgency and focus.

[davethedope]

calling pick fouls on the custodian every time, smh

[lefty]

Lolololl

[DPG21920]

Dirk goes out and Dallas goes on a 16-4 run. Dallas is also taking so many jumpers and hitting them while MIA is missing now.

[John Basedow]

2 key fouls on the bigs

[resistanze]

Donatello going BALLS DEEP.

[lefty]

Without Dirk lol

[John Basedow]

Dirk 2 fouls...here's where the game is lost. Miami will lead by 13+ at the end of the quarter. Weak call

my bad...:lol

[DPG21920]

MIA is melting down completely. How you can't adjust to a zone when you see it so often is beyond me.

[lefty]

Lincooooppln

[resistanze]

:lmao Heat

[DPG21920]

Wow.

[Stalin]

miami playing so retarded now

[John Basedow]

big 3 from House

[Darthkiller]

eddie house?

[davethedope]

Why doesn't anyone want to admit Miami is a three man team. The Team sucks as a whole

[resistanze]

Stevenson, always celebrating his shots :lol

[siraulo23]

holy fuck impressive shit by dallas

[Amarelooms]

Fuck that house 3 sucked...but will take it....Dirk needs to get some calls now and get going

:elephant

[DPG21920]

It's just really surprising to see MIA settle so much still and play with so little urgency in a game like this. They may end up winning it all still, but it's wild.

[lefty]

House difference maker?

[DPG21920]

Dallas came out and completely punched MIA in the mouth. MIA is having some serious doubts since nothing they do phases DAL. It's like punching a guy with your best shot and he laughs at you. You know you are in trouble.

[davethedope]

Still don't want to admit it. Reminds me of the Saints Indy Super Bowl. Everybody
had the Colts like they didn't see the Saints in the regular season. Fucking unbelieveable

[Killakobe81]

Good 1st quarter glad 2 see lebron bounce back 2nd foul on chandler was huge they gave it to him 2 far out tbh

[John Basedow]

Dallas is well-coached and these fuckers just won't go away. They aren't intimidated by anything

[John Basedow]

LeBron no rest so far

[Isitjustme?]

I'm flamed for being a bandwaggoner yet every other Spurfan seems to be a Mav nutrider atm. It's fucking weird.

You don't know why people would root against the Heat?

Do you follow basketball?

[DPG21920]

:lmao at that no call on his shot.

[John Basedow]

Mahinmi???? :lmao

[lefty]

Ian!!!!



Lol

[baseline bum]

Miami sure is in love with the three... did they not see the epic failure of the Spurs season relying on that garbage?

[bulletedge]

Miami is getting all of the calls as expected. DWhistle hasn't been much of a factor yet. Dirk & Chandler with 2 fouls apiece. Not looking good for Mavs even though they have the lead.

Worst of all is that Javie is reffing- he'll cost the Mavs the game at the end if given half a chance.

[DPG21920]

Miami is getting all of the calls as expected. DWhistle hasn't been much of a factor yet. Dirk & Chandler with 2 fouls apiece. Not looking good for Mavs even though they have the lead.

Worst of all is that Javie is reffing- he'll cost the Mavs the game at the end if given half a chance.

:lol

[DPG21920]

Ian wrecking people :lol

[baseline bum]

Nice hustle by Mahinmi.

[John Basedow]

Mahinmi beasting :lol

[resistanze]

Mahinmi beasting. It's their time.

[DPG21920]

Mavs shooting tons of 3's as well, they are just making them.

[lefty]

Lincoln !!!!!

[Thompson]

Mahinmi =:lobt:

[baseline bum]

Mahinmi keeps another ball alive and they get a three out of it.

[John Basedow]

Lincolllllllllllllllllllllllllllln

[lefty]

:lmao

[baseline bum]

Wow, Miami getting cornholed.

[resistanze]

:lmao

[siraulo23]

ian mahinmi and stevenson lmao

[DPG21920]

This is crazy. I've never seen a team jumpshoot like this. Ever in the history of the game.

[ernest787]

wow miami looks like trash tonight

[lefty]

Awesome