Official NBA Finals Thread

[angel_luv]

Darn Shaq!

[strangeweather]

9th time's the charm! Woo hoo!

[angel_luv]

All right guys. I am out.

[AMOS7]

Wade has quickly become a favorite player of mine. Game 2 can be won. Just work on some FT's and they'd have this game.

[I H8 Mavs Fans]

I honestly didn't think the refs would give the Mavs anymore games, boy was I wrong

[strangeweather]

Walker was mostly wide open the whole game. You can't pass up those shots. You can't do shit when shaq is drawing three defenders. If walker makes those shots, that's the ball game
Ok, you're right. But 7-19 looks even worse when you figure they're leaving him open.

[Pistons < Spurs]

....and Dallas didn't really play that great.

In reality, Miami shouldn't have a real chance in this series.

Too deep. Too many weapons.

But god help me if I have to watch Cuban hoist a trophy.

[Pistons < Spurs]

All right guys. I am out.

Night Angel....


aspirin.

[Drbio]

All right guys. I am out.
Goodnight.

[Drbio]

I honestly didn't think the refs would give the Mavs anymore games, boy was I wrong
Oh brother. So what happened to your Heat in 4 crap? I knew you would shut that garbage when the money offer was laid down. You knew better anyways.

[windboy226]

I'm pissed because this board has been overrun by Mav fans and everytime we ask why they are here they never tell the truth which is "to rub it in your face"

Hey..some of us aren't here to rub it in your face but to talk basketball. Even if the Mavs had lost to the Spurs I would still be here talking about the finals. Some of us are just fans of basketball..

[Trainwreck2100]

Ok, you're right. But 7-19 looks even worse when you figure they're leaving him open.


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ringod/antoine.jpg

[angel_luv]

Shoot!

Terry gave God props so now I have to give him props- just this once. :lol

[Spurologist]

When Terry speaks, noise pollution in the world increase 100 fold.

[Drbio]

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a29/ringod/antoine.jpg
That is hilarious.

[ducks]

free throws killed hit 5-20 ouch

dirk and howard played like it was their first finals
terry plays well at home

[windboy226]

Man..Shaq really needs to work on his free throws. Wade was awesome but also made some dumb mistakes throughout the game. None of the Heat were very aggressive at all...hence no-free throws. I forgot how much I hated watching Walker play-I'm just happy he's on the other side.

[Tobias]

Terry always says "thanks to god"
which has me respond with a groan everytime.

[aaronstampler]

90-80? Boy I'm glad the Spurs left so the country could get a really offensive series. The Heat are a joke. Nobody on the team can hit a free throw and 'Toine has no idea what he's doing. 1-9 from the line for Shaq? He's a disgrace.

We were about 25 seconds away from being the best team in the NBA again. This blows.

[Drbio]

Shoot!

Terry gave God props so now I have to give him props- just this once. :lol
He does that consistently.

[Budkin]

Man the Heat really wasted an opportunity to steal a game there. Dirk and Howard won't play that poorly again in the series most likely. Too many TOs and way too many missed FTs. Shaq was 1-9 :wow

[JHoLove]

Terry always says "thanks to god"
which has me respond with a groan everytime.

Why? Do you hate God?

[Pistons < Spurs]

90-80? Boy I'm glad the Spurs left so the country could get a really offensive series. The Heat are a joke. Nobody on the team can hit a free throw and 'Toine has no idea what he's doing. 1-9 from the line for Shaq? He's a disgrace.

We were about 25 seconds away from being the best team in the NBA again. This blows.


....how do you think Piston fans feel after watching this........... :depressed

[Pistons < Spurs]

Terry always says "thanks to god"
which has me respond with a groan everytime.


I'm with ya!

I mean why spend all those hours practicing and lifting weights, and eating well

It's all due to the glory of God, not your own effort, and determination......


but to each their own.

[angel_luv]

I'm with ya!

I mean why spend all those hours practicing and lifting weights, and eating well

It's all due to the glory of God, not your own effort, and determination......


but to each their own.

Well thank God he is healthy to train.

[Spurologist]

I'm with ya!

I mean why spend all those hours practicing and lifting weights, and eating well

It's all due to the glory of God, not your own effort, and determination......


but to each their own.

the point is mentioning it everytime is not necessary. It is annoying and noise pollution starts to spread very rapidly

[I H8 Mavs Fans]

I'm with ya!

I mean why spend all those hours practicing and lifting weights, and eating well

It's all due to the glory of God, not your own effort, and determination......


but to each their own.


No, i think he groans because Terry serves the Antichrist

[ducks]

the point is mentioning it everytime is not necessary. It is annoying and noise pollution starts to spread very rapidly

why is it annyoying?
would you rather he thank himself and pat himself on the back


if he did that you would say he was stuck up

[ducks]

the point is mentioning it everytime is not necessary. It is annoying and noise pollution starts to spread very rapidly


noise poluution get a life :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes

[windboy226]

Man...if the Heat can only average 80 points a game then this is going to be a short series. Looking at the box score Wade had a worse game than I originally thought. He looked pretty dominant on the court but would up with 28 points on 44% shooting, 60% on the line, and 5 turnovers.

[ducks]

No, i think he groans because Terry serves the Antichrist


who is the antichrist?

[Lp26]

90-80? Boy I'm glad the Spurs left so the country could get a really offensive series. The Heat are a joke. Nobody on the team can hit a free throw and 'Toine has no idea what he's doing. 1-9 from the line for Shaq? He's a disgrace.

We were about 25 seconds away from being the best team in the NBA again. This blows.

I was thinking the same thing LOL. It was a defensive battle for the most part. I was looking at the score and thinking this is Spurs/Piston territory.

Stern meet Karma :lol

[ponky]

Man the Heat really wasted an opportunity to steal a game there. Dirk and Howard won't play that poorly again in the series most likely. Too many TOs and way too many missed FTs. Shaq was 1-9 :wow

Actually, only two players on the Heat team made FTs, Wade and Shaq, the superstars.


free throws killed hit 5-20 ouch

dirk and howard played like it was their first finals
terry plays well at home

Yes Dirk wasn't quite on tonight but considering this was his first Finals and how many for Shaq?...well anyway, Dirk 16 pts, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and Shaq 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists.

[ducks]

Man...if the Heat can only average 80 points a game then this is going to be a short series. Looking at the box score Wade had a worse game than I originally thought. He looked pretty dominant on the court but would up with 28 points on 44% shooting, 60% on the line, and 5 turnovers.


terry only played well for the mavs if the other players do not step up mavs will not win it all

[Spurologist]

why is it annyoying?
would you rather he thank himself and pat himself on the back


if he did that you would say he was stuck up

He doesn't need to thank anybody. I'm not saying he should be arragant and start to thank himself. Stick with the cliché. "We played well as a team......." I have no problem thanking God (I am catholic) but you don't need to thank God everytime you are in an interview. Noise pullution. It goes up.

[Trainwreck2100]

Actually, only two players on the Heat team made FTs, Wade and Shaq, the superstars.




That's because they were the only ones to attempt FTs

[ducks]

Actually, only two players on the Heat team made FTs, Wade and Shaq, the superstars.



Yes Dirk wasn't quite on tonight but considering this was his first Finals and how many for Shaq?...well anyway, Dirk 16 pts, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and Shaq 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists.


dirk has not played all that well lately

he had that 11 point game that great 50 point game
a very quiet 22 points
and 16 tonight

[ponky]

That's because they were the only ones to attempt FTs

that's what i meant

[ponky]

dirk has not played all that well lately

he had that 11 point game that great 50 point game
a very quiet 22 points
and 16 tonight


22 points is good enough for me, he's a team player not a one-man show like dunc- ok, i won't go there

[I H8 Mavs Fans]

That's because they were the only ones to attempt FTs


Wow, that's bullshit

[ducks]

22 points is good enough for me, he's a team player not a one-man show like dunc- ok, i won't go there
:rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes

[windboy226]

terry only played well for the mavs if the other players do not step up mavs will not win it all


Dirk and Josh will bounce back...Wade and Shaq pretty much played like they were supposed to(though Dallas did do a good job on Shaq from getting the boards). Watching this game, I'm pretty convinced Dallas is the better team(so are the Spurs- I think San Antonio and Dallas are the two best teams this yr which is really unfortunate that we met up in the 2nd round) and if they can't win when Dirk and Josh play horribly..I don't see how the Heat are going to win more than 2 games the rest of the series. We actually won with defense tonight. Couldn't have ever imagined that before this year.

[downinhtown]

22 points is good enough for me, he's a team player not a one-man show like dunc- ok, i won't go there

go where? 3 rings?

[Trainwreck2100]

22 points is good enough for me, he's a team player not a one-man show like dunc- ok, i won't go there


What's that? why it looks like baiting to me. Waiting for all your buddies at Mavtalk to get back so you can commence your circle jerk I assume.

[ponky]

:rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes


terry only played well for the mavs if the other players do not step up mavs will not win it all

you should be rolling your eyes at this comment, four players in double digits, jho and dirk with over 10+ rebounds apiece, we're looking good...the problem is the media hyped the two superstars on the heat team and forgot to anlayze the team as a whole...the two *stars* got their points (although shaq's ft's, ugh) but the rest of the team disappeared after the first quarter

[downinhtown]

tim duncan is not a team player? whatever man.

[Spurologist]

22 points is good enough for me, he's a team player not a one-man show like dunc- ok, i won't go there

:lol You are fucking laughable. Dirk - a team player?

Dallas offense 101: Get someone the ball and everyone else get the fuck out of the way. Dallas is fucking last in the playoffs in assists.

[ponky]

go where? 3 rings?

same old story, yaaaaaaaawn, this thread is about the present, i don't need the silly history lesson but thanks anyway...i have to go out for drinks with some mavs fans now...i'll be back when we take game two

[Drbio]

Antoine Walker should still be on our payroll. He was one of our best players tonight. :lol

[Trainwreck2100]

same old story, yaaaaaaaawn, this thread is about the present, i don't need the silly history lesson but thanks anyway...i have to go out for drinks with some mavs fans now...i'll be back when we take game two


The point is he had to be a team player to get them there, so he has a history of being a team player.

[ducks]

Dirk and Josh will bounce back...Wade and Shaq pretty much played like they were supposed to(though Dallas did do a good job on Shaq from getting the boards). Watching this game, I'm pretty convinced Dallas is the better team(so are the Spurs- I think San Antonio and Dallas are the two best teams this yr which is really unfortunate that we met up in the 2nd round) and if they can't win when Dirk and Josh play horribly..I don't see how the Heat are going to win more than 2 games the rest of the series. We actually won with defense tonight. Couldn't have ever imagined that before this year.


ofcourse you say they will bounce back

not sure howard will though
why because he is youngster and he might have lost his confidence for the rest of the year
I was hoping if mavs win it all he would be finals mvp now I can only hope terry will get it and make cuban pay $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

still think heat can beat mavs
when will heat have 2 quarters that they will not score more then 13 points in them

[ponky]

The point is he had to be a team player to get them there, so he has a history of being a team player.

it was a freakin' joke, damn you guys are so touchy about timmy, i have no problems with him, he's a great player and proved that he hasn't aged with the second round performance

[Spurologist]

Antoine Walker should still be on our payroll. He was one of our best players tonight. :lol

:lol I said the same thing to mavs' opponents when the mavs signed KVH

[I H8 Mavs Fans]

:lol You are fucking laughable. Dirk - a team player?

Dallas offense 101: Get someone the ball and everyone else get the fuck out of the way. Dallas is fucking last in the playoffs in assists.



That's because the pass the ball and go around screens and they are dribbling alot so they dont have many assists. Only because the calls the refs get them aren't considered assists.

[downinhtown]

same old story, yaaaaaaaawn, this thread is about the present, i don't need the silly history lesson but thanks anyway...i have to go out for drinks with some mavs fans now...i'll be back when we take game two

whats silly is your notion that tim duncan is not a team player. you dont need drinks you're already stupid enough. a history lesson or an iq transplant is in order.

[Drbio]

Timmah Duncan is a great team player and the fact is that any Mavs fan with half a brain would be happy to have him on our team. That's pretty off base.

[AMOS7]

Riley's gonna make adjustments like all HOF coaches should do. Wade will continue to play out of his mind. Shaq will be just as dominant. Haslem won't be called for fouls for breathing on someone. Williams and Walker will supply good roles to win game 2. Bench production will have Posey come in and make some good shots and spread the floor, Payton will produce better defensively.

In the end, Wade will dominate and so will Shaq, and Dallas can't stop them. Poor Miami FT shooting can, though. That's the reason of the loss. If they made 10 of those missed FT's, the game would have been theres. FT shooting loses aren't unfamiliar for Spurs fans either.

Miami should have confidence and be happy with a split with a game 2 win and carry the momentum in Miami for 3 and 4. If they can take down the juggernaut Pistons in 6, they can take down the Mavericks. Heat fans will be just as rowdy and loud as the Dallas fans were, except they don't have a childish owner.

[Drbio]

Consider, after their ridiculous 70%FG 31PT 1st quarter, Miami only scored 49 points the rest of the way....about 16 points per quarter.

Defense wins championships. And Dallas starts with D.


Sure Riley will make adjustments but they still have to play a very solid Mavericks defense. With as poorly as Dirk and Howard played offensively (although both were good elsewhere) and knowing that both have rebounded from performance like this all season I would not feel very confident if I were a heat fan. I still say Mavs in 6 but miami has one foot in the grave.

[Amarelooms]

Sorry but we all know both teams played poor. Face it the Mavs are the better team....Dirk/Howard/stack all had poor games. Don't expect all 3 to have off games. In addition, Harris/KVH/Daniels did nothing. Howard by far was playing like a dumbass....turning the ball over.....bricking wide open jumpers. Just can't see the Heat beating the Mavs 4 time regardless if they win Game 2 or not.

[Drbio]

I hope that retard is banned. It's one thing to talk a little shit...it's another to be a total and complete a-hole.

[I H8 Mavs Fans]

Fuck U Mav Hating Pussies!!!!!mavs Wrecked That Shit Bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another quality first post

[Trainwreck2100]

Fuck U Mav Hating Pussies!!!!!mavs Wrecked That Shit Bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great first post, it should be Classiced

[windboy226]

The best thing for me tonight was seeing Walker hit those 2 threes at the beginning of the game. You were pretty much guaranteed that he'd take at least 10 more from the 3 line after that. I love Walker(when he's on the other team).

[Spurologist]

Fuck U Mav Hating Pussies!!!!!mavs Wrecked That Shit Bitches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you should have left off the coondotcom in your name. We can at least know you are part of Dirk's anatomy.

[Drbio]

you should have left off the coondotcom in your name. We can at least know you are part of Dirk's anatomy.

:depressed
Not much better than the idiot who inspired your post.

[Spurologist]

:depressed
Not much better than the idiot who inspired your post.

The flood gates for mavs trolls opened long ago. Unfortunately, the gate is still open

[Winnipeg_Spur]

The best thing for me tonight was seeing Walker hit those 2 threes at the beginning of the game. You were pretty much guaranteed that he'd take at least 10 more from the 3 line after that. I love Walker(when he's on the other team).
I think Williams going 10 for 12 against Detroit was huge for you guys too. Looking at the box score he didn't shoot that poorly, but I saw shades of the old Jason tonight, as he took some BAD shots. :drunk

[Drbio]

The flood gates for mavs trolls opened long ago. Unfortunately, the gate is still open
Well that one and any like him obviously need to get bounced. Unfortunately every town has a bunch of dope ass idiots like that assclown.

[Holmes_Fans]

Dallas got owned on the board, this was the first game all playoffs to be outrebounded. Showed really how bad they played, Dwade had like 3 offensive rebound within 10 seconds of each other. It would of been cool if Dallas outrebounded the other team in every game, has that ever been done before?

[angryllama]

Ahhh...sweet victory. Dallas is undefeated in the NBA Finals as of today. ;D

At least the Larry O'Brien is staying in the SW division, right? :D

[Amarelooms]

Ahhh...sweet victory. Dallas is undefeated in the NBA Finals as of today. ;D

At least the Larry O'Brien is staying in the SW division, right? :D

Not so fast my friend. Take one game at a time and not get cocky. Dirk/Howard and Stack all have to play better. They will try and slow down Terry. If the Mavs win Game 2 then things look better....still though not going to count the heat out until the final horn has sounded and the Mavs have won 4 games.

[DubMcDub]

No way this continues, teams have to earn the champioship, sure they helped them get there, but cmon

Biased ass Spurs fans think they didn't receive any beneficial calls when they won their 3 titles? That's fucking comedy gold. :lol :lol

[GrandeDavid]

Shaq sucks, so does Miami. They blew it last night. They suck. They're dead. The championship will be decided by San Antonio and Dallas next season as well. And San Antonio will get back what's was once theirs. ;)

[foodie2]

Wow, I checked this thread this morning because I really didn't want to watch the game last night. Starting from the end and reading back, at least, it looks like I wandered onto a Mavericks board. Why aren't Mavs fans posting on their own lame board? Maybe your board, and ours, would improve if you would just go over there and leave us in peace.

[jochhejaam]

Good win Mavs, sweep the Heap

I know it's Heat but that doesn't rhyme. :lol

[MadDog73]

Wow, I checked this thread this morning because I really didn't want to watch the game last night. Starting from the end and reading back, at least, it looks like I wandered onto a Mavericks board. Why aren't Mavs fans posting on their own lame board? Maybe your board, and ours, would improve if you would just go over there and leave us in peace.

Maybe because Kori runs a good board that everyone wants to be a part of. If you don't want to read Mav comments, then don't.

Mavs looked awesome last night. I don't know how you guard them. Go zone and they kill you with the open three. Cover them one-on-one, and they can blow right by you.

Mavs have more weapons, and are better from the FT line. I'm sure the Heat will pick up one or two games in Miami, but this series is done.

[bulletedge]

I really do not know how the Mavs won last night. Dirk 4-14, Howard 3-14, Stackhouse 4-11. And the Mavs won by 10????

Well, I'll take it. But I think this game was more of an aberration than an indicator of how the rest of this series will play out. I think that both teams can and will play much better before this series is over.

And, as much as I like Dirk- he showed why you'll never see me posting that he is Hall of Fame caliber- at least not yet.

I still think this will be a close series.

[JHoLove]

Even though Dirk and Josh were basically horrible, they rebounded the ball very well which we needed.

[NBA Junkie]

I really do not know how the Mavs won last night. Dirk 4-14, Howard 3-14, Stackhouse 4-11. And the Mavs won by 10????

Jason Terry hit several clutch shots including the back-to-back three's that gave them the sizable 10 point lead. Missing that lay-up off the steal was embarassing, though.

Eric Dampier, IMO, had a solid game as he was able to keep Shaq at bay for most of the night and hit 3-4 shots. Adrian Griffin was also effective defensively and hit his open jumpers. Howard may not have shot well, but he was a stud on the boards.

[Odogg]

What? Give me a break. The Heat will be lucky to beat the Mavericks twice, let alone 4 times out of 7! Everyone talks about Shaq, he is averaging freaking 20 pts a game and 10 rebounds,(17 and 7) exactly what he averaged in the regular season. Wade will give us some problems but the Mavs will keep him out shooting 18 foot jumpshots or dishing to walker/williams which is easily advantage MAVS. This is how it will play out. Mavs/Heat starters will play close, 4 or 5 points either way. Once the second team for the Mavs comes in, (Harris,Stack,Daniels,Center) they will eat the Heat's second team alive and proceed to make a lead a blowout. Riley will be forced to keep either Wade or Shaq on the floor at all times, which equals more time for Shaq to draw another foul or Wade to be worn down come the 4th quarter. Miami has zero options, flexibility or versatility. NONE. If Shaq,Wade or their role players are off for even a quarter, they're cooked because they can't hang with the Mavs offense, period. And I guess no one seems to notice that Shaq is a freaking 50% free throw shooter along with Walker's 65%. In big games, those FT's are magnafied and this will also lead to their undoing. Duncan shot VERY well from the FT line, Shaq will be lucky to shoot 60%.

Mavs in 6 only because the Heat will be playing 3 at home in a row. They are bound to win games 3 (down 0-2) and game 5 (down 1-3) since desperation and home cooking refs kicks in. But if JT is clicking with his jumper and Harris with his penetration, the fuckin Heat will get swept.

:fro
Damn, I'm good. Look for a blowout of the Heat in game 2 since the Mavs will play MUCH better on the Offensive end once Dirk gets comfortable with his defenders and Avery makes their adjustments. Heat can't play any better than the 1st quarter and if Dirk doesn't make that bonehead inbounds play where Walker hits the 3, they are only up 5 or less going into the 2nd. 24-2 bench points, look for that to continue. Heat perimeter defense is freaking terrible, slow and mismatched, look for that to get worse. Pat Riley's adjustments? Doesn't have any, except to play Derek or Shandon Anderson, 2 more streaky shooters. Aj's adjustments? Too many to list...Ballgame.

[MadDog73]

I agree, Odogg, the Heat are done.

AJ will be the first coach to win an NBA Title his first year!

[strangeweather]

Damn, I'm good. Look for a blowout of the Heat in game 2 since the Mavs will play MUCH better on the Offensive end once Dirk gets comfortable with his defenders and Avery makes their adjustments. Heat can't play any better than the 1st quarter and if Dirk doesn't make that bonehead inbounds play where Walker hits the 3, they are only up 5 or less going into the 2nd. 24-2 bench points, look for that to continue. Heat perimeter defense is freaking terrible, slow and mismatched, look for that to get worse. Pat Riley's adjustments? Doesn't have any, except to play Derek or Shandon Anderson, 2 more streaky shooters. Aj's adjustments? Too many to list...Ballgame.
You know, there were posts like that around here from Spurs fans after Game 1 of the semis, too. I wouldn't get too far ahead of yourself.

[Spurologist]

:fro
Damn, I'm good. Look for a blowout of the Heat in game 2 since the Mavs will play MUCH better on the Offensive end once Dirk gets comfortable with his defenders and Avery makes their adjustments. Heat can't play any better than the 1st quarter and if Dirk doesn't make that bonehead inbounds play where Walker hits the 3, they are only up 5 or less going into the 2nd. 24-2 bench points, look for that to continue. Heat perimeter defense is freaking terrible, slow and mismatched, look for that to get worse. Pat Riley's adjustments? Doesn't have any, except to play Derek or Shandon Anderson, 2 more streaky shooters. Aj's adjustments? Too many to list...Ballgame.

Don't get ahead of yourself fruitcake. This is the finals. The refs was up the wager for them to call games. Cubie won't pay = Shaq will dominate. Wade will go off again. Ball game

[Spurologist]

DYNASTY DYNASTY!!!! :elephant :elephant :elephant Told ya it would be 10 points or over :fro . 3 more wins baby!!!!! DYNASTY!!!!!!!! :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant

:lol Do you know what a dynasty is

[NBA Junkie]

Do Spurs fans know what a dynasty is?

Not a putdown, just sayin' that despite winning three titles a team can't truly be dubbed a dynasty until they win them in consecutive years. The Spurs haven't done that.

That said, they could've won three in a row if not for Fisher's fluke shot in game 5 in '04.

[strangeweather]

:lol Do you know what a dynasty is
Winning game 1 in the finals isn't a dynasty?!?

[ShoogarBear]

Thanks, Mav Fan and Pup Fan, for the education on what is a dynasty.

[1Parker1]

Do Spurs fans know what a dynasty is?

Not a putdown, just sayin' that despite winning three titles a team can't truly be dubbed a dynasty until they win them in consecutive years. The Spurs haven't done that.

That said, they could've won three in a row if not for Fisher's fluke shot in game 5 in '04.

Or three in four years (repeating this year) if they didn't lose in OT this year! :pctoss :lol

[JET_31]

I'm feeling really lucky right now, mavs played one of their worst games of the season and still somehow get the win.

[mavsfan1000]

Miami is not as good as either Phoenix or San Antonio. I felt like even at the beginning of the game as soon as the mavs got their shit together they would steamroll the Heat. The matchups are bad for the Heat. The suns actually scared me but after we beat them things would get easier. Josh Howard is not effective if he can't hit that outside jumper. Dirk will figure out how to score on Haslem.

[BigD1]

dirk has not played all that well lately

he had that 11 point game that great 50 point game
a very quiet 22 points
and 16 tonighta very quiet 22pts isn't bad considering the guy was still trying to get over food poison the night before.

[miss paxton]

No it wont be easy but this team will be a DYNASTY as long as health, chemistry, and players all stay in tact!!

Well, good luck with that. I mean hey, all that couldn't be simpler, right?

[ponky]

Well after we win this year and resign Terry, we will then repeat, three peat and then if the core stays in tact (which it will thanks to a GREAT owner in cuban) more titles on the way. No it wont be easy but this team will be a DYNASTY as long as health, chemistry, and players all stay in tact!! :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant


I can appreciate the enthusiasm (although I'm so sick of those pink elephants!!!) and I think the Mavs can win this one and have a great shot at another one the next couple of years but there are so many *ifs* for any team trying to win a championship that it's silly when you hear everyone talk about who will get the next one. Chemistry and players are easier to figure out than health, which is a huge factor down the stretch and can change the course of a run in one game. Also, the West is full of good teams and next year I expect the Rockets back with a healthy T-Mac, Amare to be back, Spurs to be back and in the same or better shape after some tweaking, Pistons to be back with some bench, not to mention all the other very good teams. I'm just focused on this year, too many variables to consider for next year. The only thing that is certain is that the Mavericks will be one of many viable teams for the championship next year if they stick together and stay healthy.

[strangeweather]

Well after we win this year and resign Terry, we will then repeat, three peat and then if the core stays in tact (which it will thanks to a GREAT owner in cuban) more titles on the way. No it wont be easy but this team will be a DYNASTY as long as health, chemistry, and players all stay in tact!!
I love how you've won one game in the finals and you've already pencilled in Dirk ahead of Russell in the rings department.

[ponky]

I love how you've won one game in the finals and you've already pencilled in Dirk ahead of Russell in the rings department.


Nobody will catch Russell, don't exagerrate.

[wildbill2u]

Here's The Onion's hilarious take on the Mav's defense: Mavericks to Incorporate Machetes in their Hack-A-Shag defense.

complete with pictures

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/49358

[strangeweather]

Nobody will catch Russell, don't exagerrate.
You're saying he figured 6 or 8 would be enough?


we will then repeat, three peat and then if the core stays in tact (which it will thanks to a GREAT owner in cuban) more titles on the way ... this team will be a DYNASTY as long as health, chemistry, and players all stay in tact!!

[FromWayDowntown]

Do Spurs fans know what a dynasty is?

Not a putdown, just sayin' that despite winning three titles a team can't truly be dubbed a dynasty until they win them in consecutive years. The Spurs haven't done that.

That said, they could've won three in a row if not for Fisher's fluke shot in game 5 in '04.

Well, for what it's worth, the NBA ran ads during the playoffs that described a history of dynasties and the video underneath that statement was video of Tim Duncan. If the NBA's advertisements call the Tim Duncan Spurs a dynasty, that's good enough for me.

[NBA Junkie]

Or three in four years (repeating this year) if they didn't lose in OT this year! :pctoss :lol

..Or if you really want something to get depressed over, a 4-peat with a few lucky breaks.

That's how perilously close the Spurs were as I'm convinced they were good enough to be NBA Champs in '04 and '06 had they gotten by the Lakers and Mavs respectively.

[Spurologist]

Of course Dirk can catch Bill Russel in the rings department.........I have enough money to pay off the refs for the next 12 years!!!!!

Funny thing is when I read your posts, I somehow hear it in Cubie's voice. That's fucking disturbing. I need some tylenol

[gogojojo]

I can't believe this board is still talking about the refs. I would have expected more from spurs fans.

[mabber]

Here's The Onion's hilarious take on the Mav's defense: Mavericks to Incorporate Machetes in their Hack-A-Shag defense.

complete with pictures

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/49358

Funny stuff!

Gonna be interesting to see if Avery goes with any hack-a-Shaq defense in this series. After the way Shaq shot free throws in the 1st game I'm guessing that he does at certain points in the 4th quarters.

On a side note, I'm curious as to how long it will take for the national media to realize that the Mavs actually play damn good defense late in games to win now. The Mavs defense sucked for so long that these people that don't see them regularly can watch it happen in front of their eyes and then write that it had to be the other team failing. In game 6 vs. Phoenix, the national media said it was the Suns being tired, not the awesome D that the Mavs played the last quarter & a half. In game 1 vs. the Heat, it was that the Heat missed shots in the 4th quarter, not the D the Mavs played to hold them to 12 pts. Hell, game 1 vs. the Heat was like many of the regular season wins that the Mavs had. They always start out playing crappy defense and then come the 4th quarter they kick it into high gear and shut down the other team to win. Most of the NBA "experts" know it but it's just funny that the midstream national media can't see it. The Spurs were the only team that the Mavs really couldn't do that to cuz the Spurs are that good. The Suns & Heat aren't anywhere close to being as good as the Spurs were and anyone that thinks differently is friggin clueless. The only way the Mavs lose to the Heat is if 1-2 of their main guys get hurt.

[SPARKY]

You're expecting the media to care about the Mavs?

[windboy226]

a very quiet 22pts isn't bad considering the guy was still trying to get over food poison the night before.

He had 24..

[mabber]

You're expecting the media to care about the Mavs?

Nevermind, it's pointless trying to discuss anything with most of you on this thread.

[SPARKY]

Yeah, I guess the truth hurts. If it isn't the Lakers or Knicks the media doesn't care.

[mabber]

Yeah, I guess the truth hurts. If it isn't the Lakers or Knicks the media doesn't care.

Read my post, it wasn't about the media "caring" about the Mavs. Geez!

[SPARKY]

On a side note, I'm curious as to how long it will take for the national media to realize that the Mavs actually play damn good defense late in games to win now. The Mavs defense sucked for so long that these people that don't see them regularly can watch it happen in front of their eyes and then write that it had to be the other team failing. In game 6 vs. Phoenix, the national media said it was the Suns being tired, not the awesome D that the Mavs played the last quarter & a half. In game 1 vs. the Heat, it was that the Heat missed shots in the 4th quarter, not the D the Mavs played to hold them to 12 pts. Hell, game 1 vs. the Heat was like many of the regular season wins that the Mavs had. They always start out playing crappy defense and then come the 4th quarter they kick it into high gear and shut down the other team to win. Most of the NBA "experts" know it but it's just funny that the midstream national media can't see it. The Spurs were the only team that the Mavs really couldn't do that to cuz the Spurs are that good. The Suns & Heat aren't anywhere close to being as good as the Spurs were and anyone that thinks differently is friggin clueless. The only way the Mavs lose to the Heat is if 1-2 of their main guys get hurt.

[mabber]

Thanks for making my point! :lol It was about the national media recognizing what type of basketball they were seeing, not about them caring.

[ChumpDumper]

Goddam midstream media!

[clubalien]

Yeah the spurs would have already won 10 titles in a row if it weren;t for that darn media!

[SPARKY]

Thanks for making my point! :lol It was about the national media recognizing what type of basketball they were seeing, not about them caring.

Same difference.

[REDLION#22]

Heat will win the finals!!!despite loosing game one we are the better team be happy!!!:)

[JET_31]

Heat will win the finals!!!despite loosing game one we are the better team be happy!!!:)

The Heat are the better team? ooooooooooooooooooooookkkkkkkkkkkkkkk............. .................................................. .................................................. .......................................

[mabber]

Heat will win the finals!!!despite loosing game one we are the better team be happy!!!:)

:lol :lol :lol

[Amarelooms]

Who here is getting pumped for Game 2? Time to FIRE IT UP!!!

[awmyplace]

Heat in 5.

Let's Go Heat!!!

[Trainwreck2100]

Heat will win the finals!!!despite loosing game one we are the better team be happy!!!:)

someone took english class with Vashner.

[Amarelooms]

Heat in 5.

Let's Go Heat!!!

What are you going to say if the Mavs win Game 2? Heat in 6? I mean sure the Heat can win but to act like they will win 4 straight makes no sense. So sad Heat homer...so sad.

[awmyplace]

Oh Okay!I hope the Heat win in Game 2.

[REDLION#22]

just a few more hours before the series is tied!!!!!!

[BigD1]

I'm feeling really lucky right now, mavs played one of their worst games of the season and still somehow get the win.I feel lucky too. I'll take the win, that's for sure, but I'm a bit worried about this 2-3-2 format. If Dallas loses tonight, Miami will have all the momentum going back home for 3 straight in South Beach. Dallas would have to win 2 out of 3 there to prevent going down 3-2 in the series. Though definitely possible, it would not be easy. Should Dallas go down 3-2, that would be a very difficult task to overcome even if games 6 and 7 are in Dallas.
Basically, Dallas needs to win tonight. On the same token, Miami needs to win tonight too. They can not afford to be down 0-2 when games 6 and 7 are in Dallas. Game 2 might very well be the deciding factor on who wins the series.

[themvp]

Mavs will win tonight.
Dirk will be in charge.

[angel_luv]

I have been watching the Espn classic replay of Finals games. I tuned in at 2000.

That brought to mind how much I would enjoy seeing Shaq win a ring more than Kobe.

I am not a Shaq fan but he is at least tolerable to me. Kobe is just too much.

[spurs #1 fan]

Go Heat Go......yeah

[Amarelooms]

Go Heat Go......yeah

BOOOOO. Go Mavs...BEAT THE HEAT!!!! Mavs rule :elephant

[awmyplace]

Do you hate the Heat?I'm just asking.

Let's Go Heat!!!

[Mavs_man_41]

GO MAVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! prediction: mavs 103 heat 94

[awmyplace]

Wow!!!

[mavsfan1000]

Mavs should win this game easily. This series doesn't scare me like both Phoenix and San Antonio did. Miami is slightly better than Memphis.

[Amarelooms]

Do you hate the Heat?I'm just asking.

Let's Go Heat!!!

Hate is a strong word...don't hate the Heat. Just think the Mavs are the better team...hard to argue that. Look at the regular season, look the matchups head to head, look and who both teams have played, etc.
Spurs fans on here are just bitter and act like they are pulling for the Heat...wouldn't be surprised if they are actually cheering for the Mavs but don't want to admit it. It's cool I understand. GO HEAT...wink wink

[Spurologist]

Heat + Game 2 = win or it will be premature ejaculation for Cubie.

[awmyplace]

Hate is a strong word...don't hate the Heat. Just think the Mavs are the better team...hard to argue that. Look at the regular season, look the matchups head to head, look and who both teams have played, etc.
Spurs fans on here are just bitter and act like they are pulling for the Heat...wouldn't be surprised if they are actually cheering for the Mavs but don't want to admit it. It's cool I understand. GO HEAT...wink wink

Oh Okay!

[REDLION#22]

lets go heat!!!!!! i have a feeling the shaq attack will be hunting mavericks tonight!!!

[Spurologist]

:lol Javie at work :rolleyes

[angel_luv]

I swear Shaq is losing now just to tick me off.

Grr!

[J.T.]

This is the most boring NBA Finals ever.

[angel_luv]

That was a crappy call against Van Horn.

[Spurologist]

FUCK this shit. Stern you got what you wanted.

end of first 18-17. real sexy.

http://www.thethirteenthstep.com/stfu/infrolleyes.gif

[ChumpDumper]

Well thank God high octane, run and fun offense is back in the NBA Finals!

[Slinkyman]

Guys 10 turnovers in the 1st quarter is good quality basketball, you're just jealous. :lol

[Lp26]

Well thank God high octane, run and fun offense is back in the NBA Finals!


This is hysterical :lol

[ChumpDumper]

Hear that?

That's the sound of a million remote controls switching to a rerun of Windfall.

[Slinkyman]

Hubie, "what we're seeing is shoddy basketball"

no really Hubie what do you really think? :lol

[ballhog]

Guys 10 turnovers in the 1st quarter is good quality basketball, you're just jealous. :lol

At least it led to some good dunks by Wade.

[Mavs_man_41]

This is the most boring NBA Finals ever.

Fuck you thats your opinion. If you don't like it then don't watch it.

[ChumpDumper]

Touchy Mavfan.

[Mavs_man_41]

LOL good 1 josh

[Mavs_man_41]

tip in and 1

[J.T.]

Fuck you thats your opinion. If you don't like it then don't watch it.

Fuck you this is an NBA Finals thread. I can say what I want about it here. And I think its boring. If you don't like it then put me on your ignore list.

[Mavs_man_41]

What's sad is Dallas has yet to put together a good first half.

[Slinkyman]

What's sad is Dallas has yet to put together a good first half.

very sad indeed :lol

[Mavs_man_41]

Fuck you this is an NBA Finals thread. I can say what I want about it here. And I think its boring. If you don't like it then put me on your ignore list.

You must have no life if you are sitting at home watching something you think is "boring." Damn get a girlfriend or a life or something.

[ballhog]

Fuck you this is an NBA Finals thread. I can say what I want about it here. And I think its boring. If you don't like it then put me on your ignore list.

I agree. If you don't like opinions.....get the fuck out of here.

[ChumpDumper]

You're the Mavfan on a Spur board....

[Slinkyman]

You must have no life if you are sitting at home watching something you think is "boring." Damn get a girlfriend or a life or something.

You must have no life if you are sitting in front of a computer on a spurs board while your dallas mavs are playing in the finals

[Mavs_man_41]

You must have no life if you are sitting in front of a computer on a spurs board while your dallas mavs are playing in the finals

youre right fuck you assholes im leaving

[ChumpDumper]

And once again, Mavfan shows his true colors -- bitching while they're winning.

[Spurologist]

Fuck you thats your opinion. If you don't like it then don't watch it.

:lol WTF. This is a fucking forum. Get fucking use to it.

[angel_luv]

How about neither team gets the NBA Finals trophy? :lol

[Solid D]

Dallas' ball movement is killing Miami right now.

Finally, the Heat feed the post.

[ballhog]

Heat were playing better with Mourning in there.

[JET_31]

:lol WTF. This is a fucking forum. Get fucking use to it.

Why are u guys constantly cutting down the mavericks and their fans. You guys dont like it when we say the spurs are boring so why would u say the same thing about another team.

[ballhog]

youre right fuck you assholes im leaving

Good. Go blog with Mark Cuban.

[Solid D]

Why are u guys constantly cutting down the mavericks and their fans. You guys dont like it when we say the spurs are boring so why would u say the same thing about another team.

I think you've just answered your own question. :lol

[ballhog]

Why are u guys constantly cutting down the mavericks and their fans. You guys dont like it when we say the spurs are boring so why would u say the same thing about another team.

Look at the top of the page....Spurs Forum says it all.

[Slinkyman]

Why are u guys constantly cutting down the mavericks and their fans. You guys dont like it when we say the spurs are boring so why would u say the same thing about another team.

Why do mavs fans care so much what spurs fans think about them? Do you want a hug? :lol

[ChumpDumper]

We were told the Mavs in the finals would be much more exciting and they would score at least 140 a game.

Turns out the only way the Mavs win is to play like the Spurs.

Congratulations for finally doing what we told you to do for the last five years.

[Spurologist]

Why are u guys constantly cutting down the mavericks and their fans. You guys dont like it when we say the spurs are boring so why would u say the same thing about another team.

so it's OK to say fuck you to somebody because they think the finals suck. Give me a fucking break

[ChumpDumper]

First team to 40 wins.

[Pistons < Spurs]

WOW! This NBA 2.0 is really great!



:rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes

[ChumpDumper]

Have you guys seen Windfall yet? Now is a great time to catch up....

[Pistons < Spurs]

Krakatoa is on Discovery Channel.

[JET_31]

Why do mavs fans care so much what spurs fans think about them? Do you want a hug? :lol

yea i want a fucking hug and say alot more shit that will get me banned.

[ballhog]

Dallas hitting shots. Miami can't.

[resistanze]

Miami is a joke.

[JET_31]

Damn im so tired of you dumbasses theres no reasoning with u all u do is sit at your computer and talk shit

[Spurologist]

OSU vs. Stanford on ESPN2

nah. Baseball is dead

[Amuseddaysleeper]

miami has officially had it's chance of winning the championship knocked down to 0

congrats mav fans

[ChumpDumper]

I also ban bitches.

[ballhog]

4 pt play. Jeez.

[AMOS7]

Mavs get calls?! Wow! Fucking mavdicks.

[ballhog]

Damn im so tired of you dumbasses theres no reasoning with u all u do is sit at your computer and talk shit

Make a point about the game or beat it.

[ALVAREZ6]

Too bad Manu fouled Dirk on that fucking layup...this would have been an easy finals series for the Spurs, and next year would be the threepeat.



Fuck.

[Pistons < Spurs]

Damn im so tired of you dumbasses theres no reasoning with u all u do is sit at your computer and talk shit


So says the person with this great post.....


yea i want a fucking hug and while youre there why dont i fuck you in your ass u pussy mother fucking spur fan fuck u in your ass bitch go masturbate to tim duncan videos where he does the same fucking move every time you dumb bitch. Fuck you all.




:rolleyes

What are you like 8 years old?

Go to the Miami or Mavs board if you don't like it.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Too bad Manu fouled Dirk on that fucking layup...this would have been an easy finals series for the Spurs, and next year would be the threepeat.



Fuck.

seriously


and who's to say dallas can't beat us next year


this is th ebiggest golden oppurtunity in the SA history for a ring throw away

:madrun

[JET_31]

Make a point about the game or beat it.

u want me to make a point? ill make a point the heat are no match for the mavs all we have to do is have good ball movement and attack the rim, stay aggressive and this series is good as over.

[ballhog]

Heat really know how to close out a half.

[AMOS7]

That "BANG!" three point quote that announcer made is annoying as fuck.

[Islymore]

hmm... i think the game is goin pretty well. still either teams game. mavs should be up way more with all the TOs the heat got... but the mavs cant stay away from TOs themselves.... so...

STACK IS KILLIN EM WITH THE THREES!!!!! thats all im gonna say. i normally cringe when he got the ball... he is makin me smile now...

nobody can say Dallas isnt playin any D tonight and you cant blame the score on the fact that Miami buckets werent fallin... look at the stats so far...

[ballhog]

u want me to make a point? ill make a point the heat are no match for the mavs all we have to do is have good ball movement and attack the rim, stay aggressive and this series is good as over.

Finally. Now go.

[Slinkyman]

Where are the super stars for Miami? Wade and Shaq are no where to be found while Dallas finally woke up and pretty much has this game locked up.

[Budkin]

Damn the Heat have reverted back to playing like shit. They are getting the looks but just can't hit the open shots. Why oh why can't we be playing them? Now way in hell the Mavs are losing this series.

[ChumpDumper]

Rumors of the east's resurgence have been greatly exaggerated.

[Slinkyman]

I know why the Heat are losing... Antoine Walker WTF was Riley thinking on that one?

[ballhog]

Where are the super stars for Miami? Wade and Shaq are no where to be found while Dallas finally woke up and pretty much has this game locked up.

Time to start engraving the trophy. They got it won. No reason to watch. Stack hitting shots from the first row and beyong and one. I can't watch much more of this.

[windboy226]

I love me some Antoine Walker...

[ChumpDumper]

No reason to watch.Yeah, Adult Swim until I go out to karaoke....

[ShoogarBear]

So far all this series has been is one giant reason why Flip should have been fired.

[FreshPrince22]

Dallas is just the much better team. Miami just ran into a Piston team playing like garbage from top to bottom outside of Tayshaun Prince. There is a reason they were something like 2-10 against top-5 teams during the regular season.

[Spurologist]

At halftime, Hasselhoff is visiting the mavs locker room. Mike Breen was there for commentary.

BANG!!!!!!

BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[ChumpDumper]

Jay Howard should sue.

[JET_31]

Wweeeeeeeee Aaaaaaareeeeeeeeee Ttttthhhhhhheeeee Cccccccchhhhhhhaaaaaammmmmmmmpppppppiiiiiiiiiooooo ooooonnnnnsssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[Amarelooms]

Not over yet...calm down and don't jinx my mavs...thanks!!!

[Extra Stout]

That "BANG!" three point quote that announcer made is annoying as fuck.
Jay Howard resents that remark.

[Solid D]

Maybe I should have said Mavs in 4 instead of in 5.

Naw, Miami ought to be able to win at least 1 in Miami.

[ballhog]

Mavs in 2.

[windboy226]

Dampier has really done a great job on Shaq tonight...Stacks been amazing and we've shut down Wade for the most part. Too many turnovers but hopefully we can limit those in the 2nd half. Maybe boring to you Spurs fans but to us it's a dream. Too bad the semi's weren't the Finals. Would have been great ratings for sure.

[ballhog]

Not over yet...calm down and don't jinx my mavs...thanks!!!

It's over. The starters are sitting out the 2nd half and waiting for the next game.

[Lp26]

Dallas is just the much better team. Miami just ran into a Piston team playing like garbage from top to bottom outside of Tayshaun Prince. There is a reason they were something like 2-10 against top-5 teams during the regular season.

I agree, and i hate to say it here cuz i know most of you guys want the Heat to win, but the Pistons really just made the Heat look alot better than they are.

The Pistons sucked and i mean sucked in that series.

[ballhog]

Bob Delaney is gonna get WHACKED!!!

[FromWayDowntown]

Jay Howard resents that remark.

So does my title . . . . er . . . yea -- what he said.

[resistanze]

It's over. The starters are sitting out the 2nd half and waiting for the next game.

:lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

A referee human interest story at the half? Who is David Stern kidding? WTF?

[ballhog]

Shaq can't even hit a dunk. Must be great defense from Dallas.

[ballhog]

How many steps does he get?

[Extra Stout]

A referee human interest story at the half? Who is David Stern kidding? WTF?
Well, typically during the Finals ABC profiles some of the most important figures that have gotten the teams to this point. So what's the problem?

[ballhog]

Howard falls down. Another 4 pt play? This is crazy.

[Solid D]

First time I've seen that in one game. 2 4-pt. plays for the same team.

[ballhog]

Give it to Shaq every time. Who cares.

[ShoogarBear]

I don't know who I hate more now, Mark Cuban or Flip Saunders.

[spurster]

Miami is too slow for the Mavs.

[Lp26]

I don't know who I hate more now, Mark Cuban or Flip Saunders.

LMAO :lol

[Slinkyman]

Miami is too slow for the Mavs.

See this, this is what would have happened to us if we had Rasho or Nazr in the game.

[Spurologist]

Time to rest up for jeu trois

[ballhog]

Are the Heat really an NBA team?

[angel_luv]

Miami are useless mercenaries.

[angel_luv]

Are the Heat really an WNBA team?


Yes!

:lol

[ballhog]

What is Howard bitching about? That was a foul. Jeez.

[Spurologist]

Flip Saunders should resign immediately

[strangeweather]

Are the Heat really an NBA team?
Not only are they an NBA team, they're the frickin' Eastern Conference Champions. That's just ridiculous.

After this showing, the whole conference needs to be sent down to the D-League.

[Islymore]

Now this is the ballplayin I love to see the Mavs play. Good defense, good ball rotation, good looks. Did I just hear Hubie say Dallas is the 3rd best defensive team in the NBA? I must research that... I think that is def not really true....

[ShoogarBear]

Miami are useless mercenaries.
LMAO

[angel_luv]

How upsetting! And how strangely sad that I am mad Shaq ia losing.

[Spurologist]

Did Mike just trying to be funny pulling out.................Murphy's Law. Right :lol

[Budkin]

Now this is the ballplayin I love to see the Mavs play. Good defense, good ball rotation, good looks. Did I just hear Hubie say Dallas is the 3rd best defensive team in the NBA? I must research that... I think that is def not really true....

I think they said 7th. Still not at the Spurs level but I've got to admit it's looking much better under AJ.

[Solid D]

Normally, I reserve this for Spurs games but I think it's time to bust out the...

http://www.vh1.com/shared/media/images/artist/c/clinic/canon/501032_426x104.jpg

Clinic

[Bob Lanier]

Finally an entertaining game.

:lmao

[strangeweather]

Something is really messed up when Stackhouse has as many points as Wade + Shaq together.

[chrischildz]

shaq plz retire u fat fuker

[SPARKY]

I think I'll take a shit instead.

[strangeweather]

I think I'll take a shit instead.
In solidarity with the Heat, who are taking a big dump as well.

[bpergrem3]

cheer on your western conf. allies!!!!

:nutkick:

[J.T.]

What is Howard bitching about? That was a foul. Jeez.

I am pretty sure I think anyone on Dallas would say they got fouled on a breakaway dunk. It's part of their offensive strategy.

[Mavs_All_the_Way]

Looks like the Mavs like to close out their opponents on the road,

Grizzlies in 4, Spurs in 7, Suns in 6 and very liekly Heat in 5, all of them on the road... :elephant

[Bob Lanier]

I think that was Wade's first humble of the game.

Another one! Good job Hubie.

[dav4463]

Just knowing that the Spurs, who are just as good as if not better than the Mavs, would have had a cakewalk to another championship with a win over the Mavs irks me! The Heat are a joke....this is ridiculous. If this gets better ratings than Spurs/Pistons....America is full of idiots!.......Explains how Dancing with the Stars gets high ratings I guess...the dumbing down of America....

[Spurologist]

I think that was Wade's first humble of the game.

Another one! Good job Hubie.

Don't forget unselfish

[angel_luv]

Shaq would lose to aggrivate me... what a moron!!!!!!! Grr!!!!!!!!!

[REDLION#22]

Dallas is just the much better team. Miami just ran into a Piston team playing like garbage from top to bottom outside of Tayshaun Prince. There is a reason they were something like 2-10 against top-5 teams during the regular season.

LISTEN YOU ASSHOLE!!! WHAT YOU SAID IS CALLED THE CAVS DID EXPOSED THE PISTONS,AND THE HEAT KILLED THEM NO EXCUSES,YOUR TEAM CANT WIN WITHOUT THE OTHER BEING INJURED.