Is GM3 a must win?

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

I see it that way, already the Spurs lost HC, so comming back will be very hard if down 2-1

[Vashner]

Technically no.

[mookie2001]

^I agree with vashner, if they lost they would be down 2-1, and Dallas would have to win 2 more games to win the best of 7 series

[SAGambler]

Not game three.... Now I think if they lose that one then Game 4 pretty much becomes a must win....although technically they could drop 3 and 4 and still win the series.

[Spurologist]

Must win this, must win that. Every game is a must win.

[Hook Dem]

Doesn't matter. As long as we get one in Dallas! :spin

[PM5K]

No game is a must win except when the other team has three wins.

[mookie2001]

^wwwhw wwhhat???????????????
does pop know about this?

[strangeweather]

I see it that way, already the Spurs lost HC, so comming back will be very hard if down 2-1

You only play one game at a time. If they're down 2-1 and they win Game 4, they're sitting pretty with home court again going back to SA for game 4.

However, they at least need to be in game 3, unlike game 2. But if they drop a close one, they're certainly still in the series.

[DDS4]

Must play better than the game 2 debacle.

[SA Gunslinger]

Yes, for the Mavericks.

[Oh, Gee!!]

Yes

[Nbadan]

games 3, 5 and 7 are must wins.

[timvp]

Spurs need to win Game 3 and/or Game 4.

[Kori Ellis]

I think that if the Spurs drop Game 3, it will be extremely difficult for them to win Game 4 because the Mavs will be at home, very confident and have the momentum. And I don't want the Spurs to come back home down 1-3. So to me, Game 3 is what I would term a "must-win" ... though technically only elimination games are must-wins.

[greyforest]

i agree with kori. a must win game would be if mavericks have 3 wins.

going down 1-2 isn't fatal, neither is 1-3. ask the suns about that if you don't believe me. 0-3 however is statistically proven to be fatal...so far, except in baseball. course going down 0-3 and winning 4 in a row probably depends on their team suddenly having massive injuries, or mid-series retirements (ie, highly unlikely)

[Oscar DeLa]

I don't know what it is but I can't understand why Kori closes so many threads and not this thread, this is stupider than last years "Is Manu too old?" thread

[J.T.]

The Suns were only the 8th team to come back from 1-3. That shit won't happen twice in the same postseason. Spurs need Game 3 to get their confidence back, and I am positive they'll be out there with killer instinct.

[RON ARTEST]

the spurs are a championship team. they just need to split game 3 and 4. if they dont split they are still very capable of winning the series even though it would be tough.

[1Parker1]

I think it's a statement game. Spurs got run out of their home court. They need to come back strong this game to show that they are still the defending champs. I expect Spurs to win Game 3. Finley, Barry, Horry, and Manu are all due for a good game...

[RON ARTEST]

I think it's a statement game. Spurs got run out of their home court. They need to come back strong this game to show that they are still the defending champs. I expect Spurs to win Game 3. Finley, Barry, Horry, and Manu are all due for a good game...
i think if manu doesnt start playing well pretty soon and the spurs end up getting eliminated, it may be time to trade him. i know some of you love his game and everything but i think with the way he plays hes not gonna play to much longer and they should probably look to move him now while his value is still high. plus tony parker is the real future. hell hes already the best player on the team imo.

[ALVAREZ6]

technically, no.



but in my book, yes.

[1Parker1]

i think if manu doesnt start playing well pretty soon and the spurs end up getting eliminated, it may be time to trade him. i know some of you love his game and everything but i think with the way he plays hes not gonna play to much longer and they should probably look to move him now while his value is still high. plus tony parker is the real future. hell hes already the best player on the team imo.


Yea, I'll bet you wouldn't mind having Manu traded to the Kings...


:fro

[FreshPrince22]

No, but they have to win at least 1 of the two road games IMO. The Mavs are too good to come back from 1-3.

I think they will though. This should be 2-2 heading back to SA.

[Dre_7]

SA will come back home with the series tied at 2.

[RON ARTEST]

Yea, I'll bet you wouldn't mind having Manu traded to the Kings...


:fro
no way. depends on what we would have to give up. i would give my right leg for TP though.

[JamStone]

Only if you believe the Spurs will quit if they lose game 3.

[MavsFanForLife]

Yes, for Mavs.

Everygame against the World Champions is a must win. I was still sweating the 15 point lead in the 4th on Tuesday. Should be a great game no matter what.

I've been looking forward to the series since December so I wouldn't mind each game being close and having it go 7, of course if the outcome is on the right side. Otherwise, more 20pt wins for the next 3 and on to LA.

[CubanMustGo]

I don't know what it is but I can't understand why Kori closes so many threads and not this thread, this is stupider than last years "Is Manu too old?" thread

Feel free to open your own board with your own rules, dude. SixersSuck.com is still available, isn't it?

I think all that fighting has knocked a few brain cells loose.

[jmard5]

I believe every game is a must win.

[MadDog73]

Spurs could go down 1-3 and I'd still believe.

[Slomo]

If the Spurs go down again, better recondition them fishing rods boys!
http://www.cikava.com/gallery/albums/Photoshop_madness/Complete_Angler.jpg

[velik_m]

:lol

[Texas_Ranger]

Spurs could go down 1-3 and I'd still believe.

Yeah, me too. :flag: :flag:

[themvp]

http://www.cikava.com/gallery/albums/Photoshop_madness/Complete_Angler.jpg



:lmao @ Garnett

[Darrin]

I see it that way, already the Spurs lost HC, so comming back will be very hard if down 2-1

Game 3 or Game 4. As long as the Spurs return to San Antonio with home-court, they will be fine. But a 2-1 series lead would give a lot of confidence to the Mavericks. But by no means does losing game 3 mean the Spurs will lose the series.

[tlongII]

It's a must win only if you want to win the series.

[cheguevara]

NOPE even down 3-1 we still have a chance. It's not like it's never happened before. This series is going to 6 or 7 anyway, so lottal basketball to play and lotta chances for Spurs

[DarrinS]

We have to take at least one game in Dallass.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'm with most everyone else in here. I think a split in Dallas is almost a must.

Dallas is too good and the Spurs have been too sporadic to hope for three straight Spur victories if we fall down 3-1.

[????????]

SA goes back to ATT up 3-1. Count on it.

[cheguevara]

SA goes back to ATT up 3-1. Count on it.

ooohhhh that sounds really good. I would bust a nut if that happens

[DFW Spurs]

All we need to do is steal one game in Dallas. Starting with game 3 would be nice. :flag: :flag:

[angel_luv]

In the play offs, four out of seven games are must wins.

I hope the Spurs take both games in Dallas.

[abelle23]

...kind of.. because if the mavs win it would certainly boost their confidence and spurs will loose thiers...

so win it spurs tang ina talaga!!!

[jmartinez39]

Technically no.


You are right technically no. If Dallas were to win this Game then it will help them mentally. If the Spurs are to win this game then they will take back any edge that Dallas gained mentally after the Game 2 win.

[EVAY]

If the spurs lose game 3, the Mavs will be too hyped to worry about game 4. They (the Mavs) will get overconfident and the spurs will win three in a row then. So ...no....game three is not a must win. A loss might be what the Spurs need to get them to gear their game up.

[LEONARD]

winner of game 3 = winner of series

:fro

[leemajors]

winner of game 3 = winner of series

:fro

that stat is reserved for most game 5's.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

winner of game 3 = winner of series

:fro
no. whoever wins the last game is the winner.

[Slinkyman]

when's the last time the spurs were down in a playoff series 1-2 or 1-3? just wondering b/c i can't remember how long it's been but my feeling is that the spurs always respond, much like the pistons do, with their backs against the wall which is why it's gonna take 7 games to beat us if dallas can do that. The only must win game is an elimination game which won't be game 3.

[Fabbs]

Gm 3 is not a must win.

Game 4 will be a must win for whomever loses Gm 3.

It is "must earn your money" time for Finley.

[Trainwreck2100]

It is "must earn your money" time for Finley.


That's a bad time, we don't want that time

[Trainwreck2100]

True, Game 3 is ther for the Spurs to take, if they fail....be preparing your fishing rods..


so now it's "if" they fail

[4001 STEREO SPUR]

More than likely they will fail.


So now it's more than likely....


I thought it was


Make no mistake, The Dallas Mavericks are going to the Western Conference Finals and will win this seriers in 5 games, 6 max.

The Spurs don't have the firepower to combat with the Mavs, we are very tough at home and usually blow out visiting teams, your best chance to win a Game is game 5 but you will be down 3-2 when when you go back to Dallas (if that happens)...

Mavs in 5

Prepare your fishing rods... :elephant

BTW my prediction for Game 3

Spurs 89
Mavericks 110

The closer to game day, the more Mav fan is worried.

[Trainwreck2100]

More than likely they will fail.


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[Fabbs]

LOL The Money Cuban is paying him?

or the peanuts he's getting playing for the Spurs?

:lol He better not "earn" the money Cuban is giving him.

[carina_gino20]

technically no, but i still believe every game is a must win.

[himat]

The Pistons fell down 2-1 against Maimi and Indy last season, but still won the series. It would be a good win, but it's not a must win.

[td4mvp21]

If we lose, we can still win it.

[sa_butta]

If you asked me every game is a must win. But stats show that 75% of the teams that win game 3 go on to win the series. So you be the judge.

[RON ARTEST]

If you asked me every game is a must win. But stats show that 75% of the teams that win game 3 go on to win the series. So you be the judge.
the kings won game 3. where the hell did that get them? :lol

[sa_butta]

the kings won game 3. where the hell did that get them? :lolA trip to the Lake.
Spurs beat the odds, Dallas is a much tougher team.

[Fabbs]

And let me tell you the Spurs are not known for coming back when trailing a series.

Mavs and Suns DO come back to win series after trailing..

Let's not forget last year when the Mavs were down 0-2 to the Rockets, came back and won it in 7 games.

Against the genius that is Jeff Van Gundy? Wow!
It will be tough for Spurs to come back from 1-2. Hardly impossible.
Time for Pop to step up. Either get O & D production from Finley and Beno/VanX or get them off the court. Barry at backup pt seems the best move. Expierementation time is over.

[A-Train]

But the Spurs are not the Pistons or the Suns who came back from a 1-3 deficit.

I've seen some fairly stupid Mav Fan statements but this one takes first prize.

[DampierAmGod]

Uh, every playoff game is a must win.

[DampierAmGod]

Who is going to forget when the Mavs were down 0-3 to the Blazers a few years ago, came back and won the Series..!

C'mon...weak come back

Uh, Dallas was UP 3-0 on the Blazers a few years ago and the Blazers came back and forced a game 7. Dallas was down 0-2 to the Jazz like 4-5 years ago when the first round was still a best of 5 and they came back to win the series 3-2.

[A-Train]

Finally, Mav Fan's big brother shows up.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

I think ESPN said last night during the Clippers game that the winner of GM3 when the series is tied 1-1, wins 74% of the time


Spurs will this