Mavs will win series

[kris]

I know everybody is pretty excited about GS winning big, but the reality of the situation is Dallas is only down 2-1.

They win next game, and it's down to a best of three.

GS has done what they've needed to do so far, but I don't think they can keep up this pace.

Mavs didn't get to the finals by accident last year and their not going to let a crazy 8th seed just steal what they believe to be their championship year.

It may take 7 games, but Mavs will hold down the fort.

[florige]

I know everybody is pretty excited about GS winning big, but the reality of the situation is Dallas is only down 2-1.

They win next game, and it's down to a best of three.

GS has done what they've needed to do so far, but I don't think they can keep up this pace.

Mavs didn't get to the finals by accident last year and their not going to let a crazy 8th seed just steal what they believe to be their championship year.

It may take 7 games, but Mavs will hold down the fort.


Man let us enjoy this moment dude. :toast

[jayfmyers]

Mavs didn't get to the finals by accident last year

Wait, isn't that exactly how they got into the finals (WCF)... an accident? :lol

[nsrammstein]

At some point those lucky ass shots will stop falling.

[Buddy Holly]

GS state has had their number ALL season. This isn't some fluke series where GS has a few good moments.

GS has a legit chance at actually winning. They have players that Dallas just can't guard.

Hell, this series could be 3-0 if GS didn't lose control of themselves down the stretch in game 2.

[schadenfreude52]

Wait, isn't that exactly how they got into the finals (WCF)... an accident? :lol

The Manu thing was an accident, yes. We screwed up badly in that second half and would have deserved to lose at the end of regulation. OT, however, was a different story. We earned our right to get to the WCF with our performance there.

[Buddy Holly]

At some point those lucky ass shots will stop falling.

Yeah, when a team that has real defense plays againsts them.

[itzsoweezee]

out of the three games, game looked much more like the outlier than games 1 or 2. i don't see any reason for mavs fans to feel optimistic.

[schadenfreude52]

At some point those lucky ass shots will stop falling.

There were a lot of crazy shots that I would have never expected to fall. That just shows you how motivated the Warriors were. The Mavs didn't show up this game.

[dg7md]

GS state has had their number ALL season. This isn't some fluke series where GS has a few good moments.

GS has a legit chance at actually winning. They have players that Dallas just can't guard.

Hell, this series could be 3-0 if GS didn't lose control of themselves down the stretch in game 2.

Agreed. The Mavs haven't proved anything more than the Warriors have, the Warriors are actually playing great in the post season while the Mavs have so far, and have a history of choking. The Warriors ARE NOT A FLUKE. THEY HAVE THE MAVS' NUMBER.

Golden State can still very well collapse, but after Sunday, I think that the finals pressure that went onto the Mavs will only show up more and affect them. Think Miami were really champs? :lol

[kris]

It's simple. 1 win and the Warriors momentum is crushed and the Mavs have their feet under them.

Besides stopping Baron Davis, the Mavs need Dirk to step into the spotlight.

He was quiet as a church mouse.

[baseline bum]

Wow. This series is starting to look a lot like Pistons-Lakers from 2004. Dallas' players had that same look in their eyes, wondering what the hell to do that the Lakers had in game 3 in Auburn Hills. Dallas better start playing a lot of zone, because they are not going to stop Baron Davis' and Monta Ellis' penetration any other way.

[FromWayDowntown]

At some point those lucky ass shots will stop falling.

I don't know that they're lucky ass shots -- the Warriors did a great job tonight of getting into the lane and making things happen when they got there. The Mavs couldn't do much with Baron's penetration and he finished just about everything at the rack when he got there. I also thought the Warriors pushed the tempo as they must to have a chance in this series and did a good job of moving the ball on the perimeter and with some skip passes across the set to get themselves good looks from deep. They only made 6 threes all night, so the result had a lot to do with their effectiveness in making things happen inside.

I also think that the Warriors did a fantastic job tonight of getting back in transition to challenge shots and make everything difficult for the Mavs. The Mavs didn't get very many uncontested shots; even on put-back opportunities following offensive boards, the Warriors had someone there to challenge the shot. I would have never guessed that the Warriors would be able to play defense that would make the difference in a playoff game, but they did tonight, at least in stretches.

Still, I agree with the point of the thread. I think the Mavs will win the series.

[50 cent]

I know everybody is pretty excited about GS winning big, but the reality of the situation is Dallas is only down 2-1.

They win next game, and it's down to a best of three.

GS has done what they've needed to do so far, but I don't think they can keep up this pace.

Mavs didn't get to the finals by accident last year and their not going to let a crazy 8th seed just steal what they believe to be their championship year.

It may take 7 games, but Mavs will hold down the fort.
Unfortunately, I agree.

Hope we are wrong though.

[DallasFan]

This is truly a sickening feeling. You'd think that Avery could get his guys to play better defense than that crap, having San Antonio blood in him. Very hard to watch tonight for Mavs fans. It looked like the Red Sea parting everytime Baron Davis had the ball. Way to go MAVS :clap

What's up with the 100 mph energy bursts sustained for 48 minutes by the Warriors? They look like the Suns on steroids :oops

At least Phoenix seems to miss shots and wear themselves out a little, but this is pathetic. Our defense sux...

Guess it's almost time to start rooting for the Spurs :drunk

I totally don't get this.

[dg7md]

I really want to ask what makes people think the Mavs will pull it out?

The Warriors have had their number for years, include Nellie, THE coach of that team and realize that Dirk has been nowhere? Does that seem like more than a fluke? Warriors have ALL the tools to stop the Mavericks and have done so like the last 8 out of 9 times! If anything, the Mavericks beating the Warriors was a fluke.

Are the Mavs really known for clutch post-season play?

[DallasFan]

It's simple. 1 win and the Warriors momentum is crushed and the Mavs have their feet under them.

Besides stopping Baron Davis, the Mavs need Dirk to step into the spotlight.

He was quiet as a church mouse.

Dirk actually got a lot of open looks tonight and only hit a few. He is also not going to the hole like he did during the season. Missing free throws...it's the Finals all over again...

[fijian_cholo]

I know everybody is pretty excited about GS winning big, but the reality of the situation is Dallas is only down 2-1.

They win next game, and it's down to a best of three.

GS has done what they've needed to do so far, but I don't think they can keep up this pace.

Mavs didn't get to the finals by accident last year and their not going to let a crazy 8th seed just steal what they believe to be their championship year.

It may take 7 games, but Mavs will hold down the fort.




yea jus like heat will win the series



i dont see either of those 2 happenin

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

I really don't care or mind that Dallas getting a good workout, even if they are still no doubt, favored to win, this win doesn't influence that since Sunday is a must-win-will-win for the mavs. An unorthodox GS win on Sunday, may negate this thread, but I actually...Kinndaa don't want that to happen.

I'm just glad Dallas isn't playing Memphis again for that 1st seed earned cakewalk.

[rocyaice]

Dallas is very soft in the interior. That's their biggest weakness. Dampier and Diop are far from an intimidating force. I think Tony Parker puts more fear in the paint then those guys do. Mavs just let Baron Davis, Ellis, SJax and JRich get to the paint any time they want. And Biedrens got into the action today.

[exstatic]

I called Mavs in 6...but GS has already won those two games, and has two home games remaining. It could happen. I'm not betting my house or anything, but it could happen. Two things have surprised me: I didn't expect them to win in Dallas, and I didn't expect them to blow out Dallas bigtime in any game.

[dg7md]

Mavs are doing what they forced the Spurs to do last year. Their centers are WORTHLESS in this series.

That's how it feels on the opposing end of a terrible match-up, and the Mavs are feeling what we felt.

[THE SIXTH MAN]

No comment.

[NO LIMIT ARMY COMMANDER]

GS doesn't have to win in Big D again. Over and done in 6 (at most).

[etex211]

i don't see any reason for mavs fans to feel optimistic.


I don't feel optimistic.

I think the worst thing that happened to this Mavs team was the Suns and Spurs losing a bunch of games down the stretch and handing the Mavs the #1 seed by default. Somewhere along the way (mid to late March), the Mavs lost their edge.

This team looks every bit as bad as the team that started the season 0-4.

[E20]

I agree with the zone part. As of far Baron and Monte have been just dribble penetrating at will. If the Mavs play some Don Nelson zone they will have to force GS to shoot from the outside. Everybody on GS is a streaky shooter, their shots will not fall levery game like they did tonight.

[lefty]

Hard to say

I still say Mavs take it

On the other hand, we haven't seen the real Warriors all season long because of all the injuries, and they may be better than an 8th seeded team

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Hard to say

I still say Mavs take it

On the other hand, we haven't seen the real Warriors all season long because of all the injuries, and they may be better than an 8th seeded team
^This is true.

[lefty]

^This is true.

Love ur sig

[THE SIXTH MAN]

Love ur sig
:toast

[Buddy Holly]

Question, WTF are there so many Mav threads in the Spurs forum?

[kris]

I really want to ask what makes people think the Mavs will pull it out?

The Warriors have had their number for years, include Nellie, THE coach of that team and realize that Dirk has been nowhere? Does that seem like more than a fluke? Warriors have ALL the tools to stop the Mavericks and have done so like the last 8 out of 9 times! If anything, the Mavericks beating the Warriors was a fluke.

Are the Mavs really known for clutch post-season play?

They won 67 games. Only two 8th seeds have taken down a 1 seed and that was with the 5 game series. Mavs are a strong ball club and resilient.

Mavs are damn good and if the Warriors are going to beat them, they've got to up the ante even more and I just don't think that will happen.

Thing to remember is their only 1 game down - not 2 or 3.

[exstatic]

If Dallas is going to win, it'll HAVE to be in 7. I cannot see them winning two games on GS's floor. They didn't even compete tonight.

[lefty]

Question, WTF are there so many Mav threads in the Spurs forum?

Because they lost tonight :lol

[THE SIXTH MAN]

If Dallas is going to win, it'll HAVE to be in 7. I cannot see them winning two games on GS's floor. They didn't even compete tonight.
One thing for sure though is that they're in a dog fight. To many mismatches in GS's favor, but they'll get it done.

[NO LIMIT ARMY COMMANDER]

Cuban wasn't focused tonight. The cock and ass in San Fran distracted him.

[NO LIMIT ARMY COMMANDER]

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Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I guess.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I only watched game 1, but from that and the boxscore today, the Dallas backcourt is simply being way outplayed by Davis, Richardson and Ellis (although he was poor in game 1). Now that may be because the interior is soft as shit, but it may also be that Terry's being exposed. Also, Stackhouse, who was in running for 6th man of the year, has been below par.

All I know is that I'm loving it! Here's to GS!

I am a little worried that we might be having this conversation tomorrow night as well, but I think we'll win game 4, 5 and 6 so I'm not too concerned with whatever happens in game 3. :oops

[lefty]

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[DallasFan]

I don't feel optimistic.

I think the worst thing that happened to this Mavs team was the Suns and Spurs losing a bunch of games down the stretch and handing the Mavs the #1 seed by default. Somewhere along the way (mid to late March), the Mavs lost their edge.

This team looks every bit as bad as the team that started the season 0-4.

If this team cannot take out or even tame an eighth seeded team, then they do not deserve to be champions. It not always about just more talent, but perserverence, focus, and aggression. The Mavs do not have either right now. They seem to be sleepwalking thinking they will win because they are the #1 seed and that's the way it goes. They need to wake up.

Also, I think the Warriors are more like a 4th or 5th seed team also. They are way too talented to squeak into the playoffs. Just goes to show you the regular season means nothing, and the teams that are the hottest going into the playoffs usually win...this is true for all sports.

[Kevin Blackistone]

Basketball is a game of matchups, and Dallas met their worst matchup in the 1st round. Gonna be tough to pull it out after losing this game.

The Spurs have matchup problems with Denver, but not to this extent. The Spurs still have advantages, and when they play the big 3/4 more than 33 minutes a night they should exert more dominance as the series goes on.

[Kevin Blackistone]

If this team cannot take out or even tame an eighth seeded team, then they do not deserve to be champions. It not always about just more talent, but perserverence, focus, and aggression. The Mavs do not have either right now. They seem to be sleepwalking thinking they will win because they are the #1 seed and that's the way it goes. They need to wake up.

Also, I think the Warriors are more like a 4th or 5th seed team also. They are way too talented to squeak into the playoffs. Just goes to show you the regular season means nothing, and the teams that are the hottest going into the playoffs usually win...this is true for all sports.

It's just the matchups... if Dallas had Denver in the 1st and SA had GS - both Dallas and SA would probably have won in 5, maybe 6 for Dallas.

[jaespur21]

Wow crazy game tonight...dont know if id put 100 or even 50dollars on the warriors 4 Sunday nights game

[DallasFan]

It's just the matchups... if Dallas had Denver in the 1st and SA had GS - both Dallas and SA would probably have won in 5, maybe 6 for Dallas.

You're right on..I was thinking that before both series started. Kevin, is that really you??? :smokin

[jaespur21]

from watching these games if Bdiddy and Stephen Jax puts of 20 each along with 15 from JRich then the warriors should be victorious again

[judaspriestess]

it was interesting to hear Bill Walton make a comment to the effect that dallas was one of the slumping teams towards the end of the season while teams like San Antonio and Phoenix were surging. Or to put it another way, dallas shot their wad already. We'll see but none the less, that Karma bitch sure knows when to make her appearances.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

How much of a chance do you guys give the warriors for sunday?

I thought dallas was gonna win game 3 for sure to get in the driver's seat, but so much for that

I think the entire series hinges on game 4.

[lefty]

I'm expecting a flagrant foul from Stack or Terry on Davis in the 1st quarter...just a feeling

[DallasFan]

it was interesting to hear Bill Walton make a comment to the effect that dallas was one of the slumping teams towards the end of the season while teams like San Antonio and Phoenix were surging. Or to put it another way, dallas shot their wad already. We'll see but none the less, that Karma bitch sure knows when to make her appearances.

I think you're dead on. They wrapped up the #1 seed and stopped playing all their starters for the fear of injuries. When that happens, you lose you're sense of finishing games, the winning mentality is lost, and games don't seem as meaningful. Ask the Indianapolis Colts before they finally did it this year.

[baseline bum]

One thing's for certain: Eddie F. Rush will call game 4 of GS-Dallas.

[DallasFan]

I'm expecting a flagrant foul from Stack or Terry on Davis in the 1st quarter...just a feeling

I was hoping to see that tonight. The whole team is playing way too soft and not being physical enough with them. Make them pay at the rim.

I thought the Warriors were stupid for leaving their starters in for as long as they did just for this reason.

[Dingle Barry]

The Warriors have done this with Al Harrington playing like pure shit on offense

[lefty]

I was hoping to see that tonight. The whole team is playing way too soft and not being physical enough with them. Make them pay at the rim.

I thought the Warriors were stupid for leaving their starters in for as long as they did just for this reason.

That's what I was thinking during the 2nd half ; Nelly has to give his starters lots of minutes if they want to beat Dallas, but they could tired too quickly in this series, and Dallas has a bench, so...

[Das Texan]

The Mavs better figure something out and fast.


If not for that little whistle fest in Game 2 and the Warriors going nuts, they are in the same boat as Miami.


At the dock, all packed, ready to get on the boat to go fishing.

[Das Texan]

That's what I was thinking during the 2nd half ; Nelly has to give his starters lots of minutes if they want to beat Dallas, but they could tired too quickly in this series, and Dallas has a bench, so...


Arent they the youngest team in the league?


Fatigue wont be a problem in this series.

[efrem1]

I know everybody is pretty excited about GS winning big, but the reality of the situation is Dallas is only down 2-1.

They win next game, and it's down to a best of three.

GS has done what they've needed to do so far, but I don't think they can keep up this pace.

Mavs didn't get to the finals by accident last year and their not going to let a crazy 8th seed just steal what they believe to be their championship year.

It may take 7 games, but Mavs will hold down the fort.

I am not sure about that Mavs fan!!

"Copyright Hearst Communications Inc., Hearst Newspapers Division May 5, 1991
A long summer ahead for Spurs coach Glenn Rogers, NBA Coach Larry Brown says he isn't surprised by what happened to his Spurs in the playoffs.

Says he could see it coming.

Looking back just a few days, one has to agree that he did see it and fully understood what was going to happen.

Remember, Brown wasn't a joyous coach when the Spurs romped past the Warriors, 130-121, in Game 1. While Spur fans rejoiced and clamored, Brown warned, "We're not going to win this series with Willie (Anderson) scoring 38 points and Rod (Strickland) scoring 30."

He was right. Those two failed to make another serious impact and the Spurs' usual game of running, passing and dashing off turnovers disappeared under the weight of the fleet, but methodical, Warriors.

"What I meant when I said that was we couldn't win with so many jumpers," Brown said during his flight back to San Antonio and summer-long thoughts of his quick exit. "We're not a jump-shooting team. We didn't run our passing game in the first game and that's what worried me." Sleepless nights Brown looked drawn from the harrowing experiences in Oakland and admitted he had had little or no sleep the past few days.

"That was such a long wait (between Game 3 and Game 4)," he said. "I didn't think it would ever begin. I got absolutely no sleep the night before. I read and waited."

The coach said his major disappointment if not shock came in Game 2.

"We just didn't play, we acted as though it wasn't a big game. And that's where we lost the series."

The lost series was a serious setback for Brown. Don Nelson's arm was raised in victory after the series duel and Brown's reputation thus tarnished.

Plus, Brown had bargained on ever-increasing progess here. "I don't want to coach a team that always loses early in the playoffs," he has said time and again.

The coach bases his ultimate game strategy around the center and point guard and he thought he had a near dream duo in Rod Strickland and David Robinson.

That dream turned nightmarish as neither of the two performed at playoff level.

The coach had some choice words on the subject:

"David didn't dominate against a smaller lineup. He certainly can't take the summer off.

"There are definitely things in his game he has to work on and this series showed it. He has to improve on helping on defense, on his post moves, on his post passing.

"He can't say things like, 'we didn't come to play.' Those statements coming during a playoff series amaze me."

And Strickland?

"He has to assume more responsibility at the point," Brown said. "I don't know if he is capable to handle the position alone or not.

"We might have to get some help for him, somebody to play alongside him. I think Willie will improve, if he gets better at ballhandling he can help Rodney."

Brown said full evaluation of the team will be held sometime next week when he, team owner Red McCombs and Vice President Bob Bass sit down and focus on the gloomy season end.

"Now's not the time to do it," Brown said. "We had a good season, winning 55 games despite a lot of adversity. We felt pretty good about that. Now we're down because of this loss.

"Obviously we have some weaknesses. We have to get a shooter in here. We do have some help coming in rookies Sean (Higgins), Tony (Massenburg) and Dwayne (Schintzius). But we'll look at the whole thing next week."

Last year a miracle year according to Brown ended in Portland and management saying the starting five were untouchable. This direct statement hasn't passed any lips to date.

Terry Cummings and Brown didn't see eye-to-eye this year, the former growling about the offense shifting away from him, the latter snarling about the former's shot selection.

"I don't think there's any basic problem between Terry and me," Brown said. "We both have to figure out how to make this team win.

"I think Terry had a tough year. He was hurt and he didn't seem nearly as athletic as last year. As far as fitting into our system, he had a career year with us the first year." Possible moves Trades are likely. A stout look at the unrestricted free agent list is in order.

Players waiting to hear offers include guards John Paxson, John Battle and Jim Les. These guys can hit some shots. Paxson could surely help Strickland.

Big men Mike Brown, Greg Kite and Eddie Lee Wilkins could help reinforce the reserves.

Who is unlikely to return next year?

David Greenwood probably has seen his last year in a Spurs uniform. Sidney Green most likely again will be offered around the league.

Looking back, McCombs probably closed his wallet a tad too soon last season. A concerted effort to bag Rick Mahorn might have brought the energizer the Spurs so clearly lack.

The team could entertain thoughts of trading one or two of the starting five not including Robinson or Elliott for a player and a first-round draft pick.

Tinkering, perhaps a major gauging, is in order.

And Brown? Is he tempted to move on or dig in for another joust with the Spurs?

"The bad ending to the season doesn't stop me from wanting to get better," he said. "It motivates me and I hope it motivates the players.

"We played inconsistent all year and it finally really hurt us. We never really got a lot of games with the starting five.

"We had better chemistry last season. It's tough to figure why it changed so much, whether or not it's a lack of character.

"But these are the things we'll discuss and we've got the summer to do something about it." :depressed

[Streakyshooter08]

Well, if you consider that the Warriors are 5-1 this season against the Mavs it seem VERY unlikely that the Mavs are going to win the next 3 of 4. I think the Warriors are one of the few teams that is athletic enough to switch the picknroll with Dirk and still having a defender on him that is doing a pretty good job. I would not be surprised if the series goes to 7 but if that happens the Mavs have the better chances.

[WalterBenitez]

To be honest, I still think Mavs has a decent chance, but ... I love to see them in trouble :lol

[Bruno]

I still think Mavs will wins the serie. If they win game 4, they will be fine : tied 2-2 with HCA.

And Spurs' fans shouldn't be too cocky : if Spurs lose today at Denver, they will be in the same situation than Mavs.

[Obstructed_View]

Some of you guys need to check the Warrriors' home record this year. AJ fucked up by not using the GS game as his dress rehearsal. Two of the next three games are in Oakland. Doesn't look good for the Mavs.

[FromWayDowntown]

One thing's for certain: Eddie F. Rush will call game 4 of GS-Dallas.

Only if he doesn't call Game 3 of SA-DEN tonight. Remarkably, Eddie F. Rush hasn't worked a game since Monday.

I can't imagine that he won't call one of today's (Saturday's) games and it won't be DET-ORL.

[2centsworth]

People usually get what they deserve.

[conversekid]

Come on Mavs suck it up and win. I want a rematch of last year! Just like we wanted to go through the Lakers to get our title; we want revenge on the Mavs. I'll be pissed if Golden State gets our revenge.

[ducks]

oh people expecting the great overated aj to to figure things out
do not be to dissapointed he will not

[Rummpd]

Win or lose if GS takes them to 7 games other coaches will be watching why! Mavs can be exposed by quick drives to basket and attacking; and if Manu is healthy and Tim I have said all year Spurs beat Mavs (if both get there) in at most 6 this time around with Finley coming around now this is almost assured! Mavs = over-rated (for a team to have 67 wins and to have a point differential about the same or less than Spurs this year is sublime).

[Viva Las Espuelas]

I think the Warriors take it if they keep their composure. Nelly is an awesome coach. He started small. The mavs played their game in game 2. Game 3 Nelly went smaller and beat them again. The mavs look scared. You get into their heads and it affects them in every way. 4 techs signaled that. Maybe if the refs throw out more Warrior players the mavs could win more games. That seems to be the only way mavs pull out game lately.

[exstatic]

I still think Mavs will wins the serie. If they win game 4, they will be fine : tied 2-2 with HCA.

And Spurs' fans shouldn't be too cocky : if Spurs lose today at Denver, they will be in the same situation than Mavs.
While I think Dallas can still win, I hardly think being on course for a seven game series in round one against an eight seed is "fine".

[florige]

It's simple. 1 win and the Warriors momentum is crushed and the Mavs have their feet under them.

Besides stopping Baron Davis, the Mavs need Dirk to step into the spotlight.

He was quiet as a church mouse.


Thats the thing that pisses me off about that guy! He plays like freakin Jordan against SA not missing hardly crap. Then he goes off against other teams and turns into a big wuss!!!! :ihit

[florige]

I don't know that they're lucky ass shots -- the Warriors did a great job tonight of getting into the lane and making things happen when they got there. The Mavs couldn't do much with Baron's penetration and he finished just about everything at the rack when he got there. I also thought the Warriors pushed the tempo as they must to have a chance in this series and did a good job of moving the ball on the perimeter and with some skip passes across the set to get themselves good looks from deep. They only made 6 threes all night, so the result had a lot to do with their effectiveness in making things happen inside.

I also think that the Warriors did a fantastic job tonight of getting back in transition to challenge shots and make everything difficult for the Mavs. The Mavs didn't get very many uncontested shots; even on put-back opportunities following offensive boards, the Warriors had someone there to challenge the shot. I would have never guessed that the Warriors would be able to play defense that would make the difference in a playoff game, but they did tonight, at least in stretches.

Still, I agree with the point of the thread. I think the Mavs will win the series.


I just don't agree. I agree with someone else here who posted talking about how this series was so reminiscent of the 04 Finals between LA and Det. If Dallas were only losing by a few buckets I would be optimistic. GS is completly dominating them to this point. If it weren't for Davis blowing up in game 2 they could very well be down 3-0 right now. There is no cure for Dirk playing like a big wuss. We need Duncan to cme through in game 2 and he came through for us. For some reason Dirk can't seem to do that. (well only against us anyway)

[florige]

I agree with the zone part. As of far Baron and Monte have been just dribble penetrating at will. If the Mavs play some Don Nelson zone they will have to force GS to shoot from the outside. Everybody on GS is a streaky shooter, their shots will not fall levery game like they did tonight.


Thats the same thing I said last year when we were playing Dallas. Yeah there is no way those off-balance shots Dirk keeps hoisting up there will continue to fall. Damned if they didn't!!!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It's simple. 1 win and the Warriors momentum is crushed and the Mavs have their feet under them.

Besides stopping Baron Davis, the Mavs need Dirk to step into the spotlight.

He was quiet as a church mouse.

There's only been two take aways in this series so far through three games:

1. GS has no fear of Dallas and feels they can beat them (and knows it)

2. The only game Dallas won so far they had to have two of GS's four best players ejected to do it.

And I don't think either of those facts are lost on either team.



At some point those lucky ass shots will stop falling.

Since when are layups lucky shots? GS had 60 points in the paint last night. :lol

Think how bad it would have been if GS didn't go 5-23 from three last night.

[The_Worlds_finest]

[QUOTE=kris]

Mavs didn't get to the finals by accident last year and their not going to let a crazy 8th seed just steal what they believe to be their championship year.

[QUOTE]

I dont know where people get the idea that teams "wont" let other teams do something...the only way another team attempts to not let another team do something is play defense...and judging from the first three games the ol mavy poos are in some serious shit..

[Tigole Bitties]

Pack up the tackle box, Mark. You're going to be fishin' with the Chuckster

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[Aggie Hoopsfan]

How much of a chance do you guys give the warriors for sunday?

I thought dallas was gonna win game 3 for sure to get in the driver's seat, but so much for that

I think the entire series hinges on game 4.

I don't think you're reaching when you say game 4 will decide it.

GS wins it, and regardless what happens in game 5 they are coming back to an amped up arena for game 6 where the fans will probably blow the roof off the place.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Some of you guys need to check the Warrriors' home record this year. AJ fucked up by not using the GS game as his dress rehearsal. Two of the next three games are in Oakland. Doesn't look good for the Mavs.

AJ fucked up by not playing his starters in the last GS game of the regular season. If Dallas had won that game they'd be up 3-0 on the Clippers right now.