Sunday's game doesn't mean anything to me, what about you?

[lefty]

Some people see that game as being a statement game, because playoffs are coming up :hungry: , but it's not the big picture ; if Mavs and Spurs meet in the playoffs, it's gonna be something else

If we lose tomorrow, it's no big deal, and I won't be worried

If we win tomorrow, fine, but we haven't done anything yet

What about you?

[Horry For 3!]

Actually, yeah it does mean something. They still have some sort of a chance to get the #2 seed if they win out and Suns lose 2.

[Infamous]

Yeah it means a lot because the Spurs still have a slight chance to overtake Phoenix for the second seed. They both have three games left. This is a big game.

[T Park]

They're not catching Phoenix.

:lol


The game has marginal meaning. If Dallas sits some guys out, then it REALLY means squat.

[boutons_]

If the Jazz game was any indication, the Mavs won't be playing to win.

With the Suns still to play @Jazz and @Rockets, the Spurs could still be playing for tie-breaker and second seed and HCA vs Suns. I suppose the Suns will be playing to defend their 2nd seed/HCA (ie, they won't be sitting Nash and Amare in those 2 games).

I expect the Spurs would like to have HCA, but it's hard to say whether they will really play for it.

The Spurs screwed up losing to Celts, Bucks, Pacers.

[Kori Ellis]

The game will be pretty basic as both coaches are going to hide stuff. So we won't have a glimpse at what playoff matchups will be used, etc. But I guess since they can still catch Phoenix, they won't sit everyone.

[FromWayDowntown]

The Suns magic number to clinch the #2 seed is 2. Until that magic number has been attained, every game the Spurs play is one that they need to win. There are some clear benefits at this point to being the #2 seed.

Somehow, I also don't think that Pop is that put off that his team is having to play meaningful games this late into the regular season. It's a fine line -- he definitely wants to avoid injuries and get some guys some rest; but playing games with meaning this late into the sesaon shoudl pay some dividends at least early on in the playoffs.

[Horry For 3!]

They're not catching Phoenix.

:lol


The game has marginal meaning. If Dallas sits some guys out, then it REALLY means squat.
Suns play in Utah and in Houston. Both of them are playoff teams, they could lose to them. They also play the LA Clippers in their last game, they will be fighting to get a playoff spot.

[T Park]

They will beat the Clippers and get the 2 seed.

hell, more than likely theyll beat the Jazz tonight.

[Texas_Ranger]

I don't care about this game. We will win them in the playoffs.

[aaronstampler]

Ask this again after tonight's Phx-Utah game. However it winds up playing out, you'll get your answer.

[Samr]

All the game against the t-wolves meant was that Spurs fans are poor losers, that we rejoice in beating the crap out of a team who gives almost a 20 point game to Matt Bonner. And we are damn proud of it.

[sa_butta]

All the game against the t-wolves meant was that Spurs fans are poor losers, that we rejoice in beating the crap out of a team who gives almost a 20 point game to Matt Bonner. And we are damn proud of it.what does that have to do with the game against Dallas:wtf

And besides we did what we were suppose to do against a team without their leader, and resting our starters for the most part.

I hope we win the Dallas game, but unless Phoenix loses then it really doesnt matter too much.

[bdictjames]

I said it once and I said it again: Id rather play the Nuggets than the Lakers. I dont know why but I just have the indication Kobe's gonna torch us and Phil has always done good against the Spurs.

For me, Id love to take that #3 seed just for the first round.

[Samr]

what does that have to do with the game against Dallas

It means that I read the thread title, missed the word Sunday, my "brain" automatically filled it with "Friday" (twolves), and now I feel like an idiot.

Oops.

[baseline bum]

If Phoenix beats Utah, then it's time to shut it down until the playoffs. Otherwise, the Spurs will have a great shot at #2, since Phoenix has to play Houston (on the road) and the Clippers. The Clippers' playoff lives will likely be determined by that Phoenix game, so you know they're coming out hungry for that.

[mardigan]

Im always happy when we beat the Mavs regardless

[sa_butta]

It means that I read the thread title, missed the word Sunday, my "brain" automatically filled it with "Friday" (twolves), and now I feel like an idiot.

Oops.Its all good, you just confused the shit out me talking about the T-pups.:lol

[timvp]

I think the Spurs need to try to win it. Even if the Mavs aren't trying, the Spurs just need to lay the wood to them. Maybe it will plant a small seed of doubt in the Mavs or perhaps give the Spurs a little confidence for down the line.

The worst thing that could happen is the Mavs scrubs beat the Spurs, even if the Spurs are only halfway trying.

One thing to think about, however, is that the Mavs may actually try to win it. The Mavs know that the Spurs would give them their toughest test in the postseason. Why not try to help PHX win the second seed?

Plus, if you are AJ, you don't want your team going like two weeks without a meaningful game before the playoffs. Going all out against the Spurs still gives them time to rest.

So yeah, AJ may use this as the final tuneup for the playoffs.

[PhxDog]

One thing to think about, however, is that the Mavs may actually try to win it. The Mavs know that the Spurs would give them their toughest test in the postseason. Why not try to help PHX win the second seed?
Um, OK...if you say so. :lol

[SpursDynasty]

Come on guys, its MAVERICKS VS SPURS. I don't care if its the Mavs bench vs the Spurs bench, any Dallas vs SA game is big.

Give Utah credit. Howard and Nowitzki both played 30 minutes in that game. Utah had already won 101-79 and lost another game to Dallas by 3 points. It was about Utah playing well.

If it is just the Mavs bench playing, and the Spurs lose, that will be a blow to the Spurs whether we realize it or not. So they need to win, even if its meaningless, and especially if Dirk and Howard are sitting.

[bigfan]

I wish CIA Pop would sit Timmy, Manu and Tony and leave it up to the rest of the team to win it. The game is meaningless at this point as it is extremely unlikely PHX loses the next two games. Play Beno, White and Ely alot and give more time to Horry and Barry to get back into playoff form.

[mavs>spurs2]

I think the Spurs need to try to win it. Even if the Mavs aren't trying, the Spurs just need to lay the wood to them. Maybe it will plant a small seed of doubt in the Mavs or perhaps give the Spurs a little confidence for down the line.

The worst thing that could happen is the Mavs scrubs beat the Spurs, even if the Spurs are only halfway trying.

One thing to think about, however, is that the Mavs may actually try to win it. The Mavs know that the Spurs would give them their toughest test in the postseason. Why not try to help PHX win the second seed?

Plus, if you are AJ, you don't want your team going like two weeks without a meaningful game before the playoffs. Going all out against the Spurs still gives them time to rest.

So yeah, AJ may use this as the final tuneup for the playoffs.

Interesting, never thought about it like that. I highly doubt the Mavs will be playing to win but i guess its a possibility.

[picnroll]

Mavs have a small seed of doubt already. They hurt the Spurs last year with a Harris and Terry combo. No Nick Van Suckage this year to exploit. Spurs can throw Vaughn into the mix and Vaughn 2007 >>>>> Van Suckage 2006. And then there's Elson. Wonder if Pop will show that hand much on Sunday.

[mavsfan1000]

Well if the Suns clinch the second seed than they are likely to rest their players against the Clippers. In that case I hope the Mavs beat the Spurs.

[td4mvp21]

Mavs have a small seed of doubt already. They hurt the Spurs last year with a Harris and Terry combo. No Nick Van Suckage this year to exploit. Spurs can throw Vaughn into the mix and Vaughn 2007 >>>>> Van Suckage 2006. And then there's Elson. Wonder if Pop will show that hand much on Sunday.

I don't think they really care about that too much, but hopefully the Spurs will make them :fro .

[ponky]

Mavs have a small seed of doubt already. They hurt the Spurs last year with a Harris and Terry combo. No Nick Van Suckage this year to exploit. Spurs can throw Vaughn into the mix and Vaughn 2007 >>>>> Van Suckage 2006. And then there's Elson. Wonder if Pop will show that hand much on Sunday.


oh well, we'll just have to counter the spurs with the puerto rican AI, he's so fast and small no one will notice when he drives to the basket...or he could just lob up a three boykins style...yeah, i don't think vaughn is one of the top 6-7 priorities to matching up against the spurs

[T Park]

Mavs have a small seed of doubt already. They hurt the Spurs last year with a Harris and Terry combo. No Nick Van Suckage this year to exploit. Spurs can throw Vaughn into the mix and Vaughn 2007 >>>>> Van Suckage 2006. And then there's Elson. Wonder if Pop will show that hand much on Sunday.

head in the clouds forum.

[T Park]

we'll just have to counter the spurs with the puerto rican AI

good fucking god....


Fucking maverick fans.

[td4mvp21]

oh well, we'll just have to go wild on your ass with the puerto rican AI, he's so fast an small no one will notice when he drives tot he basket...or he could just lob up a three boykins style...yeah, i don't think vaughn is one of the top 6-7 priorities to matching up against the spurs

I don't think he'll do much against the Spurs. He had good games against shit teams.

[ponky]

good fucking god....


Fucking maverick fans.

dude, you need to chill just a bit...first you got all bent out of shape because some nuggets fan had a little harmless sig (i laughed at that carnival/mavs photo) and now you think i'm being totally serious about jj barea. he's good but i don't really see him getting minutes against the spurs unless it's a blowout or an emergency...dang, the playoffs have gotten some people on edge and it hasn't even started, or maybe you're just always so paranoid and gullible

it's a FUCKING JOKE...i was just using the moniker that the mavs ballers have given barea

[samikeyp]

Ponky....you mean Jacque Vaughn doesn't scare you? :lol

:)

[ponky]

I don't think he'll do much against the Spurs. He had good games against shit teams.

yes, you're right about the spurs and jj, i was just joking but i shouldn't joke about such a serious matter as the spurs/mavs matchup....he did have a good game against the jazz with 16 points in 24 min (6-15 shooting), 2-4 threes so i'll throw him a teeny bone

[samikeyp]

Mavs have a small seed of doubt already.

I have a hard time beliving that. If it was true...they have done a great job hiding it.

[td4mvp21]

yes, you're right about the spurs and jj, i was just joking but i shouldn't joke about such a serious matter as the spurs/mavs matchup....he did have a good game against the jazz with 16 points in 24 min (6-15 shooting), 2-4 threes so i'll throw him a teeny bone

:lol Sorry, I thought you were serious.

[ponky]

Ponky....you mean Jacque Vaughn doesn't scare you? :lol

:)

his name always reminds me of a hip fashion label or some dude out of a 19th century french novel

"i bought some sweet jacque vaughns for only $200 yesterday...i was pimpin' last night in my clean, white jacque vaughns"

"the young lad with the scar on his face, hailed from the brittany region of france. although his family's ancestry consisted of rustic peasants, his name, jacque vaughn, lent itself to whiffs of aristocracy.

[samikeyp]

his name always reminds me of a hip fashion label or some dude out of a 19th century french novel

"i bought some sweet jacque vaughns for only $200 yesterday...i was pimpin' last night in my clean, white jacque vaughns"

"the young lad with the scar on his face, hailed from the brittany region of france. although his family's ancestry consisted of rustic peasants, his name, jacque vaughn, lent itself to whiffs of aristocracy.

:lmao :lmao

[ponky]

:lol Sorry, I thought you were serious.


:lol :lol :lol i'm hardly ever serious unless i'm trying to fend off the likes of nashfan and spursdynasty

[RonMexico]

Yeah, this game is definitely on my radar because it becomes even more important if the Suns lose to the Jazz tonight (they're 0-3 vs. them so far this year). If the Mavs win, then the Suns only have to win 1 of 2 against Houston (Suns 3-0 against this year) or the Clips (Suns 2-1 against) to clinch #2.

I would think Spurs fans are equally interested simply because of the race for the 2-seed... and the Thursday game a week ago proves that HCA is important for the Spurs-Suns series that will happen in round 2.

[picnroll]

Ponky....you mean Jacque Vaughn doesn't scare you? :lol

:)
Laugh but Vaughn can D up Terry better than anybody but Bowen and Bowen was busy with Dirk and Howard last year. T Park's boy Van Suckage was the Spurs weakest link and thank God he works at one of T Parks carnival rides now.

The Terry/Harris combo will not be nearly as effective this year.

[cherylsteele]

Sure I would like to get the #2 seed but....I would much rather see the Spurs playing well into the playoffs....along with no injuries. If we are playing well, seeding doesn't really matter IMO.

I doubt we catch Phoenix for the #2 seed.

[makedamnsure]

I'd love to win simply because it's the Mavs but if we lose, it's not the end of the world.

[aaronstampler]

Screw it, the Suns are killing Utah. Preseason game tomorrow.

[T Park]

T Park's boy Van Suckage was the Spurs weakest link and thank God he works at one of T Parks carnival rides now

He could've had 5 great games in a row and you still would've called him van suckage.

He played great in game 5, but doing the little things, things you rotissere geeks don't see.

[Budkin]

Screw it, the Suns are killing Utah. Preseason game tomorrow.

Yup... now this game really won't mean a thing.

[aaronstampler]

He could've had 5 great games in a row and you still would've called him van suckage.

He played great in game 5, but doing the little things, things you rotissere geeks don't see.


Wow, two good games out of 12 in the playoffs. Why would any of us possibly be upset by that?

Dude face it, the only good thing about signing Nick the Brick was that it helped us get Fin. They were pretty much a package deal. But there is no way Beno could have played any worse in the playoffs as the backup point than Van Excrement. Absolutely no possible way.

[ponky]

the most interesting thing about tomorrow night will be what the fans get for fan appreciation day...how will the mavs org be able to top airline tix?....FREE PLAYOFF TIX!!!!!!!!

[Capt Bringdown]

Nope, everything's settled. The goal now should be staying healthy.

[DubMcDub]

You can't help but smile when a Spurs fan hangs their hat on Vaughn or Elson as "Difference makers" against the Mavs.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

You can't help but smile when a Spurs fan hangs their hat on Vaughn or Elson as "Difference makers" against the Mavs.

Out of curiosity, then who should be the difference makers for the spurs? I mean we have a good idea what we'll get from the spurs big 3, and we've seen barry and finley in the playoffs from last year. Elson and Vaughn have yet to play a playoff series for SA so it shouldn't be that big of a deal to see them as differences because they are the ones who have a chance to show us something for the playoffs. I'm sure people outside SA see Elson and especially Vaughn as third string scrubs, and while I don't think Vaughn will be hitting a buzzer beater in game 7, I do think his solid play and pleasant surprise as a defender will be crucial for our 2nd unit as well as advancing in the playoffs.

[Capt Bringdown]

You can't help but smile when a Spurs fan hangs their hat on Vaughn or Elson as "Difference makers" against the Mavs.

He's got a point here. Career scrubs often do make a difference in the playoffs - a losing difference.
These guys are going to have to play the best basketball of their lives in order for us to make it to the promised land.
With "talent" like this, there's not a lot of margin for error.

[makedamnsure]

ok this game means absolute squat now after phoenix raped utah. rest the boys up.

[aaronstampler]

Okay how about this for difference makers then? If Finley and Barry are outscored by Stackhouse and Harris by less than 5 points a game, I guarantee we'll win the series.

[Jimcs50]

I think the coaches could care less, but the players want to beat each other, so therefore, I want SA to smack Dallas in the face.

[Jimcs50]

He could've had 5 great games in a row and you still would've called him van suckage.

He played great in game 5, but doing the little things, things you rotissere geeks don't see.


He sucked 70 games.

[George Gervin's Afro]

No injuries. That's all I want out of this game.

Now if it turns into a game of bench players I want our bench players to kick their ass.

[exstatic]

You can't help but smile when a Spurs fan hangs their hat on Vaughn or Elson as "Difference makers" against the Mavs.
Considering that the Mavs got 10 minutes of each game having a 5 on 4 advantage with Van Trash on the floor, just having Vaughn come in and run the offense, D up, and hit some 15 footers could tip the balance of a tight series.

[bigfan]

Make it a reserves game, no Tim, Tony or Manu!!! If we win, great, if we lose, who cares??!!!

[exstatic]

Um, we're not eliminated from the 2 spot yet. Even if it isn't likely, we can still push PHO toi use their starters Monday night. With Dallas as the 1 seed and SA having arena commitments Saturday, it's likely that PHO will have to start their playoffs Saturday. No rest for the wicked. :devil :clap

[mabber]

According to Avery, everyone but Damp is playing for the Mavs today, but no one is playing more than 36 minutes. It sounds like Avery is at least going to expect a lot of energy & effort today after the crap they put on the court on Friday vs. Utah.

[td4mvp21]

According to Avery, everyone but Damp is playing for the Mavs today, but no one is playing more than 36 minutes. It sounds like Avery is at least going to expect a lot of energy & effort today after the crap they put on the court on Friday vs. Utah.

Maybe the game will be good afterall then. 36 minutes is kind of a lot. At least for Spurs players :lol.

[mabber]

Maybe the game will be good afterall then. 36 minutes is kind of a lot. At least for Spurs players :lol.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. It's what Avery told the beat writer for the Dallas Morning News though. I think Avery was really pissed off by the lack of effort on Friday.

[samikeyp]

It means I actually get to watch a Spurs game...works for me! :)

[T Park]

Sounds like avery wants to take the game seriously.

Interesting.

[T Park]

Whats wrong with Dampier btw, legit? or is it resting

[nsrammstein]

I hope dirk sits out, im afraid pop will tell one of his scrubs to injure dirk like he did back in 03.

[lefty]

I hope dirk sits out, im afraid pop will tell one of his scrubs to injure dirk like he did back in 03.

Of course, it was intentional
:rolleyes

[pad300]

I hope dirk sits out, im afraid pop will tell one of his scrubs to injure dirk like he did back in 03.

That's right, Ely's gonna get him like he got Masden, ONLY NASTIER!!!

So suck it up!
:ihit

Take your beating like a Man! Not some sissy little girl of an Allas fan!

[exstatic]

Having _irk injured in '03 was the only thing that made it a series. _allas played much better without him.

[T Park]

:lol

Very true.

I believe it was one supposed choker Michael Finley who won that game 5 in sa.

[nsrammstein]

Dirk was dropping 35 and 15 on duncan and robinson in 03.

[SPURS vs NBA media]

I hope dirk sits out, im afraid pop will tell one of his scrubs to injure dirk like he did back in 03.

GET OVER IT :donkey

[dimsah]

Dirk was dropping 35 and 15 on duncan and robinson in 03.
You're right. In game one.
Dirk played 3 games of that series, and averaged 25 pts and 11 rbs. Not bad.

In that same stretch Duncan averaged 35 pts and 18 rbs.

[nkdlunch]

It really doesn't. If Phoenix had lost to Utah yesterday, it would matter a LOT to the SPurs. But now that we are locked on #3 seed. Pop will put in the weirdest lineups.

I am hoping for no injuries (knock on wood)

[nkdlunch]

I hope dirk sits out, im afraid pop will tell one of his scrubs to injure dirk like he did back in 03.

u're a dumb fucktard

[romsho]

We are very unlikely to catch Phoenix. More importantly, not allowing Phoenix to clinch today before they play the Clippers actually means alot. There is a huge difference between Dallas playing the Clippers as an eight seed or potentially facing Golden State. No easy road to the conference finals.

[ShoogarBear]

Somebody better tell the players this game doesn't matter.

[FromWayDowntown]

I hope dirk sits out, im afraid pop will tell one of his scrubs to injure dirk like he did back in 03.

I agree -- Manu Ginobili, who probably should have been called for a flagrant and banned from basketball for the unpardonable offense of contesting a rebound and trying to deny an outlet pass in a playoff game, is a scrub.

[timvp]

One thing to think about, however, is that the Mavs may actually try to win it. The Mavs know that the Spurs would give them their toughest test in the postseason. Why not try to help PHX win the second seed?

Plus, if you are AJ, you don't want your team going like two weeks without a meaningful game before the playoffs. Going all out against the Spurs still gives them time to rest.

So yeah, AJ may use this as the final tuneup for the playoffs.

Good call.

[T Park]

Man I thought after today's defensive effort, we would've seen

"Believe"

Not yet :depressed

[unknown09]

well would of been nice to the spurs won and they should of but for some strange reason timmy got ejected