keys to game 4

[Mavs<Spurs]

I'll start a list and people can add on or subtract or whatever.
Probably all of these are obvious:

(1) Tony and Manu most be efficient (50 percent field goal percentage) by getting to the rim and finishing or creating an easy look for Tim or a shooter

(2) Limit their second chance points

(3) If we do 2 by better defensive rebounding, we will hold them to a lower field goal percentage

(4) defend the paint better against their guards- they are getting past our guards too easily and help from TD is too late

(5) Tim must stay out of foul trouble

(6) Keep to's low

(7) Stop switching on every single pick and roll or pick and pop

(8) Better defense in general- which includes not sending them to the line as often

(9) run offense through Tim

(10) shoot 3's selectively (ie after there has been good ball movement, especially after going into Tim or after Tony or Manu has penetrated into the lane)

[Solid D]

I'd say pick 2 or 3 keys. Keep it simple. Guys (men) don't do very well with more than 2 or 3 instructions. :lol

[timvp]

1. Defend
2. Rebound

[Mavs<Spurs]

I'd say pick 2 or 3 keys. Keep it simple. Guys (men) don't do very well with more than 2 or 3 instructions. :lol

you're right. Definitely true of me!

Timvp got my back and put the right 2 on the board.

[polandprzem]

1. Defend
2. Rebound

As simple as you can get

I would add
3.Fight

[whottt]

4.Outscore Mavs

[Mavs<Spurs]

I won't put this on the list because someone rightly pointed out that I had way too much stuff written already.

Still, I think that it is important enough to mention.

In fact, I think that it is important enough to shout!!!

Don't fall way behind early = match their intensity and stay close.

:fro

[J.T.]

1. Defend
2. Rebound

:tu

Defense is key, mainly interior defense. If I see more Harris layups + AND 1 I am going to puke.

[Texas_Ranger]

1. Defense
2. Duncan stats will not be enough, so I would say Tim`s teamades
3. Horry, he played bad in firs three games, he needs to be more effective in offense
4. Rebounds
5. Turnovers in clutch moments, we don`t need Manu mistakes in this games
6. Plays in clutch moments. If the game will be even to the last seconds, we will need to make right plays.
7. Refs. If they will judge like in the third game we are in big shit
8. Fans, don`t get disturbed by the Mavs fans and don`t listen to them.
9. Right decisions at the right time
10. Win, think always on the win

GO SPURS GO :flag: :flag: :flag: :flag: :flag:

[kalikot_boy_kr]

i would add # 11. dont look to the ref

[themvp]

1. Defense
2. Score more points than Dallas
3. Show them Spurs Basketball

[WalterBenitez]

i would add # 11. dont look to the ref

I agree don't look .. shoot them!

[WalterBenitez]

in our side:

1.Avoid easy baskets ...
2.Close the zone, change the defense.
3.Rebound, rebound, rebound
4.Make fouls with sense, no continuation, refs will call everything (real or not, so go hard).

On their side

1. Manu and TP make mid range shot
2. Pick and rolls for everyone
3. 3p shooter ready to jump
4. TD being TD, let's be honest he's doing well this playoffs
5. POP act Smart with your moves

[SPARKY]

1. Duncan stays on the floor.

That's been the difference in this series thusfar.

[degenerate_gambler]

:tu

Defense is key, mainly interior defense. If I see more Harris layups + AND 1 I am going to puke.


No joke...how many times did he get by his man and a Spur slapped at the ball and it was an easy continuation basket.

If you're gonna foul the guy, make damn sure he feels it.

[Solid D]

1. Duncan stays on the floor.

That's been the difference in this series thusfar.

No lie.

[conneaut615]

(1) Transition D and keep them off the offensive glass
(2) Rebound
(3) Keep Tim on the floor - let Pop take care of the refs

It may be obvious, but if they send double coverage at TD, then the others have to make their shots. Single coverage and Timmy gets 35.

[polandprzem]

No lie.
yup - game no 2 :rolleyes


I would add a transition play. On offense and esp. on D where Dallas was hurting the spurs in the game number 3