**Mavs vs Suns Gamethread**

[dallaskd]

:ihit

[RonMexico]

(Suns' collective penis) ======D (Dirk's Ass)

man, I crack myself up

[RonMexico]

I'll be honest, I was more geared up for the first 2 games against the Mavs than I am for this one. Maybe it's because I've mellowed out recently, or maybe it's because the Suns wouldn't close that much of a gap for the best record in the West with a victory (would cut it down to 2.5 games?)

[u2sarajevo]

I'll be honest, I was more geared up for the first 2 games against the Mavs than I am for this one. Maybe it's because I've mellowed out recently, or maybe it's because the Suns wouldn't close that much of a gap for the best record in the West with a victory (would cut it down to 2.5 games?)baby steps....

This is the game I've been looking forward to since last night around 11PM when I arose out of the bathroom fresh from puking in the toilet after watching Nelson hand my team a butt whipping of epic proportion.

[mabber]

I'll be honest, I was more geared up for the first 2 games against the Mavs than I am for this one. Maybe it's because I've mellowed out recently, or maybe it's because the Suns wouldn't close that much of a gap for the best record in the West with a victory (would cut it down to 2.5 games?)

I'm ready for it. It's the first game in awhile that I'm mildly excited about going to.

[Xylus]

Before last night's victory against Houston, I would have said the Mavericks were going to win handily. But the Suns looked awesome last night, and I think they'll bring their A-game against Dallas tomorrow.

Barbosa with another big night.

[mabber]

Before last night's victory against Houston, I would have said the Mavericks were going to win handily. But the Suns looked awesome last night, and I think they'll bring their A-game against Dallas tomorrow.

Barbosa with another big night.

Harris is quick enough to hang with him.

[Xylus]

[/B]

Harris is quick enough to hang with him.
If the last two Dallas-Phoenix games are any indication, I'd say Barbosa doesn't really have a huge problem with Harris. 15-26 shooting in both games, 6-10 on 3FG. And Barbosa's only gotten better. I guess we'll see.

I might be opening a can of worms here, but no one in the league is as fast as Barbosa. No one.

[Amarelooms]

If I'm the Mavs I force Nash to score 40+ to win...don't switch off the picks and make Nash shoot. Stay on the 3 point shooters....

[Nashfan]

If the last two Dallas-Phoenix games are any indication, I'd say Barbosa doesn't really have a huge problem with Harris. 15-26 shooting in both games, 6-10 on 3FG. And Barbosa's only gotten better. I guess we'll see.

I might be opening a can of worms here, but no one in the league is as fast as Barbosa. No one.
:clap

[mavsfan1000]

If the last two Dallas-Phoenix games are any indication, I'd say Barbosa doesn't really have a huge problem with Harris. 15-26 shooting in both games, 6-10 on 3FG. And Barbosa's only gotten better. I guess we'll see.

I might be opening a can of worms here, but no one in the league is as fast as Barbosa. No one.
Harris is actually faster.

[Xylus]

If I'm the Mavs I force Nash to score 40+ to win...don't switch off the picks and make Nash shoot. Stay on the 3 point shooters....
It worked in the playoffs two years ago when Nash scored 48 points and the Suns lost. They eliminated the effect of Stoudemire and guarded the shooters, and the Suns were certainly less efficient offensively.

The reason the Suns lost that game, though, was because they played poorly on the defensive end. Allowed the Mavs to shoot 55%.

[Shank]

4 OTs, minimum.

I'll be loving it in the lower bowl tomorrow night. Should be a blast.

[Nashfan]

4 OTs, minimum.

I'll be loving it in the lower bowl tomorrow night. Should be a blast.


Lucky dog!

[boutons_]

I don't expect the Suns to be easy, they could even win, but they will have to be VERY HOT, 55-60% for the entire game, even better in crunch time, but the real tale will be how/if the Mavs bounce back.

[td4mvp21]

I think the Suns will win, since they already lost 2 to Dallas.

[Xylus]

I don't expect the Suns to be easy, they could even win, but they will have to be VERY HOT, 55-60% for the entire game, even better in crunch time, but the real tale will be how/if the Mavs bounce back.
No, they'll need to be active on the glass like they were against Houston last night.

And I think if the game went to 4 OT's, it would pretty much be the greatest game in history. That would be fucking awesome.

[RonMexico]

Harris is actually faster.

I've seen 3 ESPN guys pick Barbosa over Harris... I guess you got your data from those private workouts you held at Reunion Arena

[mavsfan1000]

I've seen 3 ESPN guys pick Barbosa over Harris... I guess you got your data from those private workouts you held at Reunion Arena
I've seen them play plenty times. Harris is a blur. One time the camera had trouble keeping up with Harris. Harris is unfortunately one dimensional as he relies too much on his speed.

[747]

Nevermind the talking heads, let TMac weigh in on the debate...


Said Houston star Tracy McGrady: "Barbosa kicked our butts tonight. I've never seen anybody as fast as this kid."

Presumably, TMac has played against Harris once or twice.

[JMarkJohns]

747 and his factual quotes have added a great deal to the debate. We'll never actually know, so it's great debate fodder, but too many players have mentioned Barbosa's speed of late. It's game-changing, if not breaking, speed. You can't guard it. If his jumper is falling, there's nothing you can do but watch. Case and point, last night.

[u2sarajevo]

On the subject of Barbosa.... last year during the CF's Avery said that Barbs was the only player faster than Harris.

I don't have a link, though I certainly wish I did. But it was during that 6 game stretch...

[JMarkJohns]

Hey, Xylus, I sent you a PM. Just in case you don't know. Would love a response. Thanks.

[RonMexico]

I've seen them play plenty times. Harris is a blur. One time the camera had trouble keeping up with Harris. Harris is unfortunately one dimensional as he relies too much on his speed.

Yeah - I remember that camera incident... probably a combination of a lot of factors: Harris's speed, inept camera work, and shock that he took off like that since the Mavs have been slowing the pace down from the Nellie days.

[BUMP]

I might be opening a can of worms here, but no one in the league is as fast as Barbosa. No one.

even if your right, (probly not) it doesnt matter. they wont give Barbosa the ball to go 1on1. mostly Nash does all the work and finds open shooters

[RonMexico]

even if your right, (probly not) it doesnt matter. they wont give Barbosa the ball to go 1on1. mostly Nash does all the work and finds open shooters

Even if you're wrong (probably so), then this just proves you haven't watched a Suns game since the All-Star break. I've seen a completely different player out of Barbosa - one that finishes better at the rim, looks for his teammates rather than just lowering his head and charging forward (and yes, he often used to pick up offensive fouls), and a player that can take practically anyone in the league off the dribble right now, which takes a lot of the load off Nash.

The reason they probably didn't let him take people 1-on-1 earlier in the season is because he missed about 3 billion point-blank layups. Now, he's finally learning how to lay the ball up softly and drawing fouls from the defenders.

[Ozzman]

This will be a hell of a game. two of the best teams in the league for the past two or three years facing up in a true playoff atmosphere game. This will be a preview of things to come in the playoffs.....Not necessarily the WC Finals, but possibly earlier, depending on whether or not the Spurs catch the Suns, And personally, I would like nothing better than to see Phoenix get the shit beaten out of them by San Antonio or Dallas. Preferably San Antonio, but ehh. I would like to see the Mavs and Spurs in the WC Finals, because it would be the two most complete teams in the NBA facing up against each other and I think it would be more of an exciting series from an analysis standpoint, not so much an entertainment standpoint. But that is just my opinion.

[Udrihlooms]

it will be a very close game, i think.

it will probably be decided in the last three minutes, as a test not on whether DAL can defend against PHX (I think they will) but more on if PHX can actaully defend against DAL (I don't think they can).

I'm picking Dallas to win in the last few minutes by 5+ points. Besides this is DAL's home and they are pretty pissed off by their embarassing loss to Nellie :lol

[mabber]

If I'm the Mavs I force Nash to score 40+ to win...don't switch off the picks and make Nash shoot. Stay on the 3 point shooters....

I would imagine that Avery is going to experiment with several ways to defend them(in case they meet in WCF's) since this is a relatively meaningless regular season game.

[mabber]

I've seen 3 ESPN guys pick Barbosa over Harris... I guess you got your data from those private workouts you held at Reunion Arena

I think Barbosa is faster up & down the court but Harris is at least as quick if not quicker laterally.

[Dirk Nowitzki]

Well now that we got that "our streak had to end sometime" phase out tonights win is already in store for the Mavs. Suns fans I have some advice for you guys... DONT WATCH THE GAME! Go to church, go watch 300, go out with your significant others, just avoid this game! Mavs have already won....they have to wait 13-14 more hours before it is confirmed. A new winning streak begins tonight! LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! :clap :clap

[monosylab1k]

not to agree with pissant Suns fans, but yesterday McGrady was quoted as saying that Barbosa is the fastest NBA player he's ever seen.

[monosylab1k]

Mavs fans need not worry about Barbosa though. Diaw is the x-factor in this game...if Diaw has a good night, it will be a tough game.

[RonMexico]

DJ Gallo said it best this morning: "Expect Dallas to jump out to an early lead while the Suns spend the opening minutes of the game making fun of the Mavericks for losing to the Golden State Warriors."

[Shank]

That is if the Mavs even make it out to the court for tip time after watching tape of the loss to the lowly Sixers.

ZING!

Whatever.

8 o'clock needs to get here soon. I'm going to be so bored at work.

[mabber]

DJ Gallo said it best this morning: "Expect Dallas to jump out to an early lead while the Suns spend the opening minutes of the game making fun of the Mavericks for losing to the Golden State Warriors."

And then the Suns will catch up while the Mavs spend time making fun of the Suns for losing to the Hawks & T-Wolves.

[johngateswhiteley]

i don't know who i want to win. i want to catch phoenix, but i don't want dallas to win...hmm.

[Shank]

Things to do today:

1. Find bootleg copy of 300
2. Fill out/erase/spend hours contemplating my bracket
3. Take a growler in the bathroom at work
4. Cruise Spurstalk to read threads on the pending Spurs/Heat NBA Finals matchup
5. Return to bathroom - forgot to wipe
6. Find new pants
7. Go to game. Sweet.

[hitmanyr2k]

Last year around this time Steve Nash secured his 2nd MVP by embarrassing Dirk (the other candidate) and the Mavericks on their home floor running circles around them in the 4th qtr doing whatever he wanted in a nationally televised game. Dirk couldn't do anything when it mattered and looked petulant by glaring and screaming at his teammates during the final minutes :lol

I think the same will happen tonight. A healthy Suns team will run the Mavs off the floor and put a dent in the armor.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Harris is unfortunately one dimensional as he relies too much on his speed.don't forget his flops.

[mabber]

don't forget his flops.

Harris might just be the best in the league at drawing offensive fouls. He draws a couple most games. What's amazing about it is that he does it while guarding a guy one on one. He doesn't just hang out near the basket (beyond that small circle) and wait for charges like many do (see Steve Nash this season).

I don't see him drawing any offensive fouls tonight though. I don't think he can get in front of Barbosa fast enough and the ref will just call a block if Nash charges into him so it's pointless to even try against him.

[leemajors]

I think Barbosa is faster up & down the court but Harris is at least as quick if not quicker laterally.

i would take johngateswhitley over both, he can beat tony parker in a 40 yard dash!

[RonMexico]

The beauty of Devin Harris is that in his second year in the league, the refs decide he's invincible: never draws a blocking foul and always seems to get a 3 point opportunity... funny how all of this started happening about Game 2 of the 2006 WCSF... right around the time "bear-hug" became a popular term...

[mabber]

The beauty of Devin Harris is that in his second year in the league, the refs decide he's invincible: never draws a blocking foul and always seems to get a 3 point opportunity... funny how all of this started happening about Game 2 of the 2006 WCSF... right around the time "bear-hug" became a popular term...

He gets called for blocking fouls every game.

[mavsfan1000]

The beauty of Devin Harris is that in his second year in the league, the refs decide he's invincible: never draws a blocking foul and always seems to get a 3 point opportunity... funny how all of this started happening about Game 2 of the 2006 WCSF... right around the time "bear-hug" became a popular term...
:stfu :idiot :cuss

[mFFL03]

don't forget his flops.


hmmm one of the fastest guys in the league is constantly flopping for an offensive foul?

How about he's so fast to get into that position to give him a chance to get an offensive foul? Slo - mo is Slo - mo....don't rely on that for real time speed and judgment.


The way we beat the team last year was just shutting down nash and letting the rest of the team bet us, and they didn't.

Diaw put up Amare's numbers...so I think we can safely say that we can kind of cancel out that guy as well.

Amare does have the potential to get us in major foul trouble though, and that's whats worrying me the most.

[RonMexico]

:stfu :idiot :cuss

Hahah... it's 9.5 hours until tip-off and you think I'd refrain from adding fuel to the fire? Riling everybody up is going to make this day fly by.

[RonMexico]

Diaw put up Amare's numbers...so I think we can safely say that we can kind of cancel out that guy as well.

Amare does have the potential to get us in major foul trouble though, and that's whats worrying me the most.

Sure, Diaw gave you like 75% of "Amare's numbers" except for the trips to the FT line (and the fact that Diaw has incredible passing skills)... you don't address what it will be like with BOTH of them out there now? Remember - when Diaw fouled out in the 4th quarter of the December game, the Mavs went on a huge run and the Suns' offense stalled... he and Amare need to stay out of foul trouble for the Suns to win.

[RonMexico]

He gets called for blocking fouls every game.

Now, but not last year (note: I said "in his second year in the league")

[Borosai]

May both teams lose horribly.

[mabber]

Anyone know who the announcers will be for ESPN telecast tonight? I should be right behind them in 2nd row on floor. I scored some great tickets at face value ($240 each) and sold my own season tickets for this game. I'm in section 119 but not sure what part of row BB I'm on. I just know that 119 is centercourt.

[Bookit]

Last year around this time Steve Nash secured his 2nd MVP by embarrassing Dirk (the other candidate) and the Mavericks on their home floor running circles around them in the 4th qtr doing whatever he wanted in a nationally televised game. Dirk couldn't do anything when it mattered and looked petulant by glaring and screaming at his teammates during the final minutes :lol

I think the same will happen tonight. A healthy Suns team will run the Mavs off the floor and put a dent in the armor.

That was two years ago. Get your years strait. :ihit

[Shank]

Anyone know who the announcers will be for ESPN telecast tonight? I should be right behind them in 2nd row on floor. I scored some great tickets at face value ($240 each) and sold my own season tickets for this game. I'm in section 119 but not sure what part of row BB I'm on. I just know that 119 is centercourt.

I think Tirico might be PBP, but Bill Walton and Jon Barry are with him.

[mabber]

Avery is on radio and just said that D.George is out tonight.

Says they are going to limit his minutes for the remainder of the regular season to make sure he's ready to go come playoff time.

[SAtown]

I'm rooting for the refs in this one :downspin:

[mabber]

I'm rooting for the refs in this one :downspin:

It will be extremely interesting to see how this game is played. I'm sure the Mavs are going to come out and try to get physical with the Suns right from the start. Avery ripped them pretty bad after their lame effort vs. GState and they're chomping at the bit to play again (against anyone). I predict that the Mavs will get in early foul trouble.

[pussyface]

...i didn't think i agreed with him but this guy made a good case for the rivalry in his peice.

...too bad we likely won't get to see this matchup in the playoffs.

[hitmanyr2k]

That was two years ago. Get your years strait. :ihit

You get your years "straight". Steve Nash won his 2nd MVP last year and he pretty much solidified it by shitting on Dirk and the Mavs in their building around this time last year.

http://www.nba.com/games/20060305/PHXDAL/recap.html


The driving force remains Nash, the reigning NBA MVP who again victimized his former team and good buddy Dirk Nowitzki. He orchestrated an offense that rang up 34 points in the fourth quarter and dealt Dallas its first home loss since December 30 vs. Golden State.

"It was a little more than a normal game in that we had a win streak going and they had a home streak going and the fact that they've had a terrific year," Nash said. "It's a good win for us to beat a really good team on their home floor."

Wouldn't surprise me to see it happen again.

[BigBinBigD]

Anyone know who the announcers will be for ESPN telecast tonight? I should be right behind them in 2nd row on floor. I scored some great tickets at face value ($240 each) and sold my own season tickets for this game. I'm in section 119 but not sure what part of row BB I'm on. I just know that 119 is centercourt.

119 is center court behind the local radio and tv broadcasters. The national broadcasters are across the court by themselves at midcourt.

[mabber]

119 is center court behind the local radio and tv broadcasters. The national broadcasters are across the court by themselves at midcourt.

That's right...I knew that. Thanks.

[atxrocker]

since i hate everything that is dallas, i hope my boy amare can give dirk a fucking facial and shit all over every mav fan out there.

[SirChaz]

It will be extremely interesting to see how this game is played. I'm sure the Mavs are going to come out and try to get physical with the Suns right from the start. Avery ripped them pretty bad after their lame effort vs. GState and they're chomping at the bit to play again (against anyone). I predict that the Mavs will get in early foul trouble.


That is pretty much the only way the Mavs can beat the Suns anyway.

They have to junk up the game, be physical, and grab and hold as much as they can. The mavs have enough depth to use their fouls and win that way.
If they get into a free flowing game the Suns will most likely run them over.

[mavs>spurs2]

since i hate everything that is dallas, i hope my boy amare can give dirk a fucking facial and shit all over every mav fan out there.

Yea and mav fans are the bad ones. :rolleyes

[dallaskd]

mavs 122
suns-102

[mardigan]

Me thinks that the Suns are going to get blown out

[TonyParkerSux]

Me thinks that the Suns are going to get blown out

I have to agree. Mavs win by around 20 tonight.

[Budkin]

Go Mavs Go!!! :smokin

[BillsCarnage]

If this game comes down to a couple possessions (6pts or less) it's not going to determine that one team is better than the other. Both teams are very evenly match. Early in the season the Suns were having a hard time holding late leads. Now they seem to have that solved.

Let's not forget that the Mavs have a long home streak on the line.

If it's a blow out for either team, this late in the season, then i think it will establish that team as the one to beat. They still meet up once more in PHX, but by then the seedings should be set.

Going to be a great game.

[BillsCarnage]

Me thinks that the Suns are going to get blown out

The Suns do not get blown out. Not until Nash went out did they suffer a double digit loss. And, they've only had two double digit losses all season. I'd be mighty surprised if the Mavs blow them out.

[Gros Membres!]

I'd like to see the Mavs take this one. With a little luck we can catch the Suns, bust up the brackets a bit.

I think Mavs took the GState game off to prepare for this one. And rightfully so. Streaks mean nothing to anyone but fans and media.

Good game!

[JMarkJohns]

I think I'm going to die.

[ponky]

go sit down STAT

[01Snake]

Cry Harris Cry

[Xylus]

This game is going to cause my heart to burst before it's over.

Suns looking pretty good so far. Looks like D'Antoni specifically told Diaw to get involved early. Too bad STAT out with foul trouble.

[hitmanyr2k]

Phantom foul...I didn't see anyone push Dirk. Should have been a charge.

[ponky]

lol at that arenas animated commercial....i thought it was divac

[ponky]

Phantom foul...I didn't see anyone push Dirk. Should have been a charge.

oh well, the second foul on devin was b.s. as well

[Amare_32]

So far so good!

[Amare_32]

I see Dirk is getting the Wade calls tonight.

[RonMexico]

Phantom foul was when Terry is falling back before Amare gets there

[Amare_32]

lol at that arenas animated commercial....i thought it was divac


I like that commercial.

[hitmanyr2k]

:lol @ the Mavs defense...pathetic so far.

[01Snake]

Look at that Mav "D". :lol:

[hitmanyr2k]

How the hell do you play Nash on the screen and roll? He'll burn you with the pass or the shot.

[aaronstampler]

Just like the Warriors game. A vintage _allas performance here.

[Xylus]

23-12, Suns!

Suns off to a great start, but Dallas is sure to make a comeback before the quarter is over.

[Amare_32]

Yeah putting Dirk on Nash is not such a good idea. :lol

[kingsfan]

lol at that arenas animated commercial....i thought it was divacI like it, now GO SUNS!!!

[PerforatedNeckline]

for all the spurs fans in this thread, orlando beat utah 101-90. breathe easier.

[Xylus]

Don't blame the Dallas D, the Suns O is just phenomenal.

[Amarelooms]

Game over...Mavs need to regroup...not as good at they think. Record def better than they truly are. Rough week...

[hitmanyr2k]

Don't blame the Dallas D, the Suns O is just phenomenal.

No way...it's just bad defense on some plays. The Mavericks are losing guys for wide open layups. That's inexcusable.

[01Snake]

for all the spurs fans in this thread, orlando beat utah 101-90. breathe easier.

WOW! 2 in a row.

[Amare_32]

Don't blame the Dallas D, the Suns O is just phenomenal.

I guess the Suns got tired of hearing how they are 0-2 vs Dallas.

[PerforatedNeckline]

that has to be one of the most premature proclamations ever.

[hitmanyr2k]

Lost Marion for another wide open layup...he blew it but damn...that's just bad defense.

[1Parker1]

:lmao at Bill Walton? "Diop has lost well over 100 pounds" ????

[picnroll]

_allas is back.

[PerforatedNeckline]

suns shooting 12-18.
dallas shooting 4-13.

[ponky]

So far so good!

:cry :cry :cry haha, just kidding, suns looking good and mavericks are all skillet fingers right now. i must be numb from all those streaks because nothing's fazing me right now...normally i'd be screaming and yelling but, hmmmm, maybe i'm in shock :lol

[Hank the Tank]

i still think this game will go down to the wire.

[Tippecanoe]

relax, this game is far from over. i expect the percentages to even out as the game advances. it'll probably be a close one

[ponky]

:lmao at Bill Walton? "Diop has lost well over 100 pounds" ????

yeah, i was like wtf?!?!?! he and jon are going at it right now

[hitmanyr2k]

:lol @ Phoenix running layup drills on the Mavs.

[01Snake]

22 pts in the paint?

[Hank the Tank]

66% shooting is easy when they are all layups

[aaronstampler]

32-18 :sleep :sleep :sleep :lol

[Amarelooms]

This game is over...Mavs need to regroup. IF they are going to lose I hope they lose by 40

[picnroll]

Small ball killing the Mavs again. Aggie?

[PerforatedNeckline]

*SIGH* another MVP for steve nash.

[boutons_]

Mavs have horrible body language and really bad faces.

They look beat already. If they lose 2 in a row, including to their standings rival Suns, could be huge blow to their confidence.

[mavsfan1000]

The game is over. The mavs don't give a shit tonight. Avery resorting to small ball. Fuck.

[Hank the Tank]

This game is over...Mavs need to regroup. IF they are going to lose I hope they lose by 40
you being a mavs fan i thought you would have more hope than that. you've came back from these kinda deficits before.

[PerforatedNeckline]

this is how phoenix plays. they go on huge runs, then they turn around and give up huge runs. a 20 point differential in a suns game is nothing, whether they're up or down.

[Amarelooms]

you being a mavs fan i thought you would have more hope than that. you've came back from these kinda deficits before.

Doubtful against a team like the Suns. You gotta come out strong. All the hype got to the Mavs. Seems like Avery has slacked off as well. Doesn't help that our centers are no threat on offense.

[picnroll]

Mavs don't have any choice but to match the Suns small ball. They have no big that is anywhere close to a big that's an inside threat to impose himself on the Suns. And all the Mavs can take Diop and Dampier outside and kill them.

[mavsfan1000]

The mavs look tired. I think Avery is wearing them out like one spurs fan said. Too much concern about the regular season.

[aaronstampler]

If the Suns can score so easily with Nash and Amare not even on the floor, the Mavs are in BIG trouble.

[hitmanyr2k]

I'm glad the refs don't bail out Dirk anymore on that fadeaway because he likes to give a little bump to clear space before going up for the jumpshot. Last year they were calling that crap on the defender.

[01Snake]

The game is over. The mavs don't give a shit tonight. Avery resorting to small ball. Fuck.

:lol: Jesus! Its the start of the second quarter for Christ sake.

[aaronstampler]

Barbosa is sick. He's the one guy we have no answer for in the playoffs. He scares the hell out of me.

[MrChug]

The game is over. The mavs don't give a shit tonight. Avery resorting to small ball. Fuck.

AND OH FUCK, if the Mavs start regaining a position in this game because AJ starts playin Diop and Dampier?!?!?! I'm going to shit.

That will seal it. SMALL BALL SUCKS ASS.

[Tippecanoe]

Barbosa is sick. He's the one guy we have no answer for in the playoffs. He scares the hell out of me.

yet we gave him away for a draft pick :cry

[Leetonidas]

Looks like Harris just got pwned.

[Tippecanoe]

man, the suns are in MAJOR foul trouble. if mavs come back, this is why

[Cry Havoc]

Harris is hurt. Man, he landed awkwardly. I hope he's ok.

[hitmanyr2k]

AND OH FUCK, if the Mavs start regaining a position in this game because AJ starts playin Diop and Dampier?!?!?! I'm going to shit.

That will seal it. SMALL BALL SUCKS ASS.

Nice to see a coach that's doesn't bend over to the other team and let them dictate which players he puts on the floor.

[PerforatedNeckline]

signs of life from the mavs. this thing is far from over. does anyone really think dirk's going to stay this much of a non-factor for the whole game? c'mon.

[ponky]

Mavs have horrible body language and really bad faces.

They look beat already. If they lose 2 in a row, including to their standings rival Suns, could be huge blow to their confidence.

:lol :lol :lol

[mavsfan1000]

Refs are shit to add on to this night. How did James Jones not get called for a foul there?

[Xylus]

If Dallas gets back in this game, it won't be because the Suns give up leads all the time. That's a common misconception about Phoenix, something they haven't been prone to do since the first month of the season. If the Suns give up a big lead, it'll be because Dallas is a great team, capable of erasing big leads.

The last time these two teams played, Dallas had two 13-point leads at different points in the game, and the Suns erased both leads. Doesn't mean anything.

[aaronstampler]

Kings lost. Good for the Warriors.

[hitmanyr2k]

Refs are shit to add on to this night. How did James Jones not get called for a foul there?

The refs are used to Harris falling down for no reason.

[ponky]

Barbosa is sick. He's the one guy we have no answer for in the playoffs. He scares the hell out of me.

he's awesome

[Clutch20]

The mavs look tired. I think Avery is wearing them out like one spurs fan said. Too much concern about the regular season.
uh, I was one of them that said "pace and rest yo hosses......"

[PerforatedNeckline]

oh lord, i can't imagine the lamentations over in the kings forum after losing to the bobcats tonight and getting crushed by the lebron-less cavs last night. they were near suicidal last night.

[aaronstampler]

Refs are shit to add on to this night. How did James Jones not get called for a foul there?


Is there a rule that says every Mavs fan has to bitch about the refs all the time? Do they revoke your membership as a fan if you just give the other players and coaches credit?

[Clutch20]

he's awesome
Is DHarris alright Ponky?

[ponky]

uh, I was one of them that said "pace and rest yo hosses......"

wrong, they're too rested right now, too much time off the last 12 days...oh well, if they lose, they can stop worrying about the regular season and get back to playing ball

[Xylus]

Hope Harris is alright. Love his game.

Mavs leaving James Jones open twice in a row. Not a good idea at all. Suns managed to maintain the lead without Steve Nash in the game, which is always a good thing.

[ponky]

Is DHarris alright Ponky?

he's fine, he's always getting bumps on his head

[ponky]

Is there a rule that says every Mavs fan has to bitch about the refs all the time? Do they revoke your membership as a fan if you just give the other players and coaches credit?

yeah cause this board is littered with mavs fans bitching about the officiating...i could be wrong but i actually thought the first ref bitch post was by a bulls fan rooting for the suns

[ponky]

LMFAO, at Avery talking right now!!!

[hitmanyr2k]

If I had to listen to Avery Johnson talk for more than a day it would be hard not to put a gun to my head.

[Xylus]

"When we've gotten our defense set, we've been pretty gooooooooood!!" - Avery Johnson

[ponky]

"When we've gotten our defense set, we've been pretty gooooooooood!!" - Avery Johnson

lol, like for all of five secs tonight

[hitmanyr2k]

Without offensive boards the Mavs would be fucked up right now...well, they're fucked up anyway but still :lol

[Xylus]

James Jones open again. Stop leaving him open, Dallas, or he'll kill you.

[ponky]

Without offensive boards the Mave would be fucked up right now...well, they're fucked up anyway but still :lol

kinda like your underachieving bulls

[SilverPlayer]

Hope Harris feels better soon.

No injuries to anyone please.

[ponky]

dirk needs to stop all the friendly shit with nash, you don't go and have dinner with a member of the opposing team the night before the game. this is why THIS matchup is not a rivalry, the two best players are too dang friendly

[hitmanyr2k]

kinda like your underachieving bulls

They've won 7 of their last 8. As long as they're playing good come playoff time. Mavs still look like shit :lol

[ponky]

stop the clock, go to the line....GO MAVS!!!!

[Xylus]

Amare playing a goddamn pansy. Can't rebound shit, can't score. Wake. The. Fuck. Up.

[ponky]

They've won 7 of their last 8. As long as they're playing good come playoff time. Mavs still look like shit :lol

then they'll get to the playoffs and be bumped in the second round...you lost to the heat without wade....by more than 20 points

[hitmanyr2k]

Marion had a dunk and passed it off.

[01Snake]

Why do the idiot fans stand up after every basket? :lol

[hitmanyr2k]

Amare said get that shiiiiiot out of here.

[ponky]

Why do the idiot fans stand up after every basket? :lol

it's called excitement...they're not busy stuffing themselves with nachos like they do down in s.a.

[Xylus]

Nice block from Amare. Other than that hustle dive for the rebound, that's been his only good play this game.

[Amare_32]

Damn I wish this was the end of the 4th quarter. Amare needs to get more involved in the 2nd half to stay off the inevitable Dallas runs.

[ponky]

ugh, enough with the nash/dirk cuddly fest, get mad dirk!

[Xylus]

Some Amare dominance is what's preventing this game from being an early blowout. Seems like Dallas could kick into gear at any time.

[ponky]

Jet!!!!!

[hitmanyr2k]

Some Amare dominance is what's preventing this game from being an early blowout. Seems like Dallas could kick into gear at any time.

All about the offensive rebounding. That's the only thing keeping the Mavs in this game. Suns take care of the boards they'll take the game.

[ponky]

very nice mavs, i'll take it considering we were down by 14 or more

[Xylus]

All about the offensive rebounding. That's the only thing keeping the Mavs in this game. Suns take care of the boards they'll take the game.
Yeah, and it's Amare who isn't doing the rebounding for the Suns.

[Leetonidas]

Jet!!!!!
Is a nut punching faggot. :blah

[BillsCarnage]

Suns got sloppy the last 3-4min of the half. Need to smarten up and hit some shots in the second half

[Xylus]

Marion = Boomhauer?

[ponky]

Is a nut punching faggot. :blah

i'll take him over a *teething* has-been any day

[ponky]

Marion = Boomhauer?

:lol :lol :lol

[angel_luv]

Woohoo. Half Time show: Raptors Ruin Isaiah's extension. :)

[mavsfan1000]

The mavs only down 7. It could be worse. Dallas has no answer for Amare. It is hopeless in that department. Dumpier is returning.

[angel_luv]

The Suns had better win this game.

[Leetonidas]

i'll take him over a *teething* has-been any day
:lol Yeah, he's got to be a better backup than Beno.

[mardigan]

Damn the Suns are fun to watch.

[Xylus]

Rebounds are killing the Suns, as usual. Shooting 60% but only up 7.

[JMarkJohns]

Suns will lose thanks to the Mavericks offensive rebounding. Say what you will about them getting some favorable bounces, which they have, but unless Amare mans up and becomes the rebounding beast that pulled down consecutive 15+ efforts, this team doesn't stand a chance. Mavs have the momentum and now want this win. They now feel they can win, despite sucking for 20 minutes of the game.

More Kurt Thomas, please.

[RonMexico]

Keys to winning: Diaw doesn't foul out; Suns hit the defensive boards like they did in the first 5 minutes of the game.

Seriously, Suns went cold when Diaw was out in the December game, and with 3 already, I'm getting scared of his ability to guard Dirk/Howard

[Amare_32]

Suns will lose thanks to the Mavericks offensive rebounding. Say what you will about them getting some favorable bounces, which they have, but unless Amare mans up and becomes the rebounding beast that pulled down consecutive 15+ efforts, this team doesn't stand a chance. Mavs have the momentum and now want this win. They now feel they can win, despite sucking for 20 minutes of the game.

More Kurt Thomas, please.

Relax the over/under had this game a close one.

[BillsCarnage]

Suns will lose thanks to the Mavericks offensive rebounding. Say what you will about them getting some favorable bounces, which they have, but unless Amare mans up and becomes the rebounding beast that pulled down consecutive 15+ efforts, this team doesn't stand a chance. Mavs have the momentum and now want this win. They now feel they can win, despite sucking for 20 minutes of the game.

More Kurt Thomas, please.

All of the rebounding leaders, including Amare, have 5rbs.. What's hurt the Suns are Terry(4) and Croshere(5).

I'd like D'Ant to put KT in w/ Amare to give him some help inside.

[dallaskd]

stacks dunk was sick.

[Xylus]

Yeah, I really want to see more Kurt Thomas. He's a great defender and rebounder, and can hit that 15-foot jumper pretty consistently. He doesn't really slow the Suns' game plan, either.

[ForeignFan]

score please ?

[G-Money]

Intresting game so far by these two..I got an eye on these teams seeing how the Pistons play both in a row.

[dallaskd]

Yeah, I really want to see more Kurt Thomas. He's a great defender and rebounder, and can hit that 15-foot jumper pretty consistently. He doesn't really slow the Suns' game plan, either.

Rather have Q-Richardson

[Amare_32]

score please ?


60-53 in favor of Phoenix

[JMarkJohns]

The perimeter players for the Mavs have so many rebounds because their shots have been so flat, they bounce over the Suns heads and right back to them. It really sucks. It's happened at least three times. However, the Suns must body up. I'd settle for Amare being Amare and fouling out in the late third. he needs to play hard, on both ends, and just control the paint. He started great, then, thanks to foul trouble, became very tentative.

They just said Harris is unlikely to return. Sucks. I like him. Suck more, because Stackhouse eats Barbosa alive. He's a real bad matchup when Phoenix goes small.

Amare with an and-1... hopefully that starts him off.

[Xylus]

Harris out with a necksprain. Hopefully it's nothing serious.

[sandeepgm]

Damn...Neck strain for devin harris. Return doubtful

[ponky]

haha, bullshit technical, whateva'

[dallaskd]

Damn...Neck strain for devin harris. Return doubtful

J.J Barea time!!

[ponky]

J.J Barea time!!

:lol :lol :lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I have no idea who to root for

[ponky]

dirk and jho playing volleyball for two!!!!

[dallaskd]

I have no idea who to root for

Mavs!

[ponky]

I have no idea who to root for

if it helps, i'd root for the spurs anyday over the suns...and i hate the spurs more than the suns!!!

[dallaskd]

:lol :lol :lol

Im serious. Avery, put J.J in!!!

[angel_luv]

Suns= :pctoss

[ponky]

stfu nash!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

suns falling apart completely

[ponky]

Im serious. Avery, put J.J in!!!

wtf, i don't see him, he must be running so fast!!! i'm just kidding, it would be funny to see what he could do

[Xylus]

Diaw, our weak link.

[angel_luv]

Cuban looks like he just got back from being stranded on a desert Island... Castaway anybody?

[ponky]

JHO in DA HOUSE!!!!

[angel_luv]

Get a rebound for crying out loud...
Augh and they foul... stupid, stupid, stupid!!!!!!!!!

[Xylus]

Damn. Rebounding, rebounding, rebounding.

[dallaskd]

whats with this dirk/nash love affair?

[ponky]

Cuban looks like he just got back from being stranded on a desert Island... Castaway anybody?

lol, he's going for the lumberjack look

[sandeepgm]

2nd chance opportunities are killing the suns...Mavs have the lead!!

[Xylus]

Put Marion on Howard already. Keep James Jones on Nowitzki.

[spurastic]

I don't care who wins but it's been a delight watching the Mavs players and coaches, and cuban's faces while they were behind-he he

[dallaskd]

:elephant :elephant

[ponky]

Damp!!!!!

[ponky]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, that's what i've been waiting for all night : "TIMEOUT PHOENIX!"

[BillsCarnage]

Get A Fucking Rebound You Pussies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dallaskd]

:downspin:

[Xylus]

Amare. Where did you go?

[Amare_32]

I take it the refs missed the charge on Terry.

[ponky]

I don't care who wins but it's been a delight watching the Mavs players and coaches, and cuban's faces while they were behind-he he

i actually don't mind looking at avery's face when they're down, you know he's going to rip them a new one during halftime...as for cuban, yeah, he makes some funny faces

[mavs>spurs2]

Get A Fucking Rebound You Pussies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha, its been the same old shit all year I don't know why your getting mad now.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

i dont get why suns fan are so mad at the lack of rebounding when you bread and butter is small ball. Marion and Stoudemire can rebound well but really it shouldn't be a surprise to see the suns miss out on rebounding oppurtunities

[BillsCarnage]

Amare is the only one in the paint going against Howard, Dird and Dampier.. Marion and Jones need to get in there.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Amare. Where did you go?

how has amare only taken 6 shots? is he in foul trouble again? he needs to take over

[Xylus]

i dont get why suns fan are so mad at the lack of rebounding when you bread and butter is small ball. Marion and Stoudemire can rebound well but really it shouldn't be a surprise to see the suns miss out on rebounding oppurtunities
Because you have Kurt Thomas on the bench who could make a noticeable impact on the rebounding disparity.

[dallaskd]

Amare is the only one in the paint going against Howard, Dird and Dampier.. Marion and Jones need to get in there.

Dird?

[PerforatedNeckline]

mavs rebounding advantage....32-17.

[Amare_32]

Amare. Where did you go?

He has 15 points and 1 less rebound then Dampier. A better question where is Diaw.

[BillsCarnage]

Mavs are hustling more than the Suns now. When Dampier is able to slide in and get a rebound.. or the Mavs get a rebound off a miss FT that's hustle.. Something the Suns have lost... Not to mention composure..

[mavsfan1000]

The refs seem to go with whoever has the momentum. Now Dallas is getting all the calls. :D

[dallaskd]

The refs seem to go with whoever has the momentum. Now Dallas is getting all the calls. :D

Feels good. :lol

[mardigan]

Diaw sucks in this game, damn I hate Jason Terry

[resistanze]

lol @ Nash getting bumped

[resistanze]

Who the hell is that guy who just checked in for Dallas?

[ponky]

here we go, i think there has been more bitching about the officiating from non-mavs fans than by mavs faNS


BAREA!!!!

[sandeepgm]

Great third quarter. Amare getting roughed by dampier at times...

[ponky]

Who the hell is that guy who just checked in for Dallas?

EL BORICUA DE PUERTO RICO!!!!

[hitmanyr2k]

I leave and all hell breaks loose. Guess Phoenix is going to have to pull a comeback and break Dallas's hearts.

[BillsCarnage]

EL BORICUA DE PUERTO RICO!!!!

The Puerto Rican blur?

[Xylus]

4th quarter is going to be brutal.

[ponky]

The Puerto Rican blur?

he's wet behind the ears but he's fast, very fast...was playing in the d-league the flyers, scored like 40 points in some game earlier this season (d-league of course)

[angel_luv]

I saw the Kiwi! :)

He needs to suit up and help us out. :)

[BillsCarnage]

Unless the Suns close out this quarter and get w/in 5 the game is probably over.

[ponky]

Staaaaaaaaaaaack It Up!!!!

29 point swing!!!!

[dallaskd]

JJ!!!! ponky you laughed when i wanted him in. put in pops!!!

[AnkleBreaker21]

phoenix is terribile at defense and dallas isnt far behind

[Amuseddaysleeper]

i hope bill simmons is watching this game

[ponky]

JJ!!!! ponky you laughed when i wanted him in. put in pops!!!

hell yes baby, i was just laughing because i didn't think avery would put him in so soon....i think he's good and i'm going to die laughing if pops does one of his streaky dunks on the suns, he's played well the minutes he's had last couple of games!

[td4mvp21]

This is why Phoenix will not win a championship. They give up SO many offensive boards (it makes me appreciate the Spurs' rebounding) and they cannot play defense. Not to mention they collapse when the other team locks down.