Celts @ Mavs Game Thread

[Dirk Nowitzki]

MAVS FANS! TOMORROW NIGHT THE TEAM WITH THE BEST RECORD IN THE NBA IN THE BOSTON CELTICS COMES TO OUR HOUSE! THOSE MOTHERFUCKERS ARENT GETTING A TEXAS TRIANGLE SWEEP! THIS TEAM OF CHAMPIONS ARE GOING TO KICK THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF THE CELTICS AND SEND THEM OUT OF THE BEST STATE IN THE COUNTRY CRYING LIKE LITTLE BITCHES! MAVS FANS LET ME FUCKING HEAR YOU. FINDOG, MONO, STRETCH, SHANK, MAVS>SPURS, DIRK4MVP,DUB, AND THE REST OF THE MAVERICK NATION FUCKING SAY IT WITH BALLS AND PRIDE MOTHER FUCKERS.... LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! :clap :clap :clap :elephant :elephant :elephant YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COMON HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!!!! LET ME HEAR YOU AND I FUCKING MEAN IT THIS TIME........LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :downspin: :ihit

[Gino]

Gloom and Doom posts from the Mavs "faithful" coming in 3...2...1....

btw - I like your attitude "Dirk".

[mattb_25]

Seems like there are some problems going on behind the doors from reports that ive been reading.... I'm really not sure what to expect this game from the mavs... Hopefully the mavs actually play with passion this game and give a fuck if they win or lose... :madrun :madrun

[Allanon]

Mavs are winning this one.

[The_Game]

bad news for dallas

ray allen may return

OUCH

[SpurForLife]

This may not be pretty for the Mav's.

[duncan228]

http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/nwsltr/sports/mavs/stories/032008dnspomavsletter.9aa1fc1.html

Boston, San Antonio not must wins for Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week did nothing to inspire confidence. It seemed to harden the view among many media and fans that if the Mavericks don't come back to beat Boston and San Antonio over the next four days, it is proof positive that they won't make any noise in the playoffs.

The importance of winning these next two games can't be minimized. But let me ask you this? What if the Mavericks beat the Celtics and Spurs yet lose at Denver and Golden State later this month? What if the team loses to the Lakers, Phoenix, Utah and New Orleans next month?

The Mavericks need success over the next four days to build momentum and soothe their psyche. But if they win these two games and lose those big ones later on, it will have meant nothing.

Time is running out for this team to prove it's playoff ready. But if it fails this week, there will be other chances.

[stretch]

http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/nwsltr/sports/mavs/stories/032008dnspomavsletter.9aa1fc1.html

Boston, San Antonio not must wins for Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week did nothing to inspire confidence. It seemed to harden the view among many media and fans that if the Mavericks don't come back to beat Boston and San Antonio over the next four days, it is proof positive that they won't make any noise in the playoffs.

The importance of winning these next two games can't be minimized. But let me ask you this? What if the Mavericks beat the Celtics and Spurs yet lose at Denver and Golden State later this month? What if the team loses to the Lakers, Phoenix, Utah and New Orleans next month?

The Mavericks need success over the next four days to build momentum and soothe their psyche. But if they win these two games and lose those big ones later on, it will have meant nothing.

Time is running out for this team to prove it's playoff ready. But if it fails this week, there will be other chances.
I agree completely with this. These are good tests to show what else they really need improvement in, but ultimately, they need to finish the final games strong. If they beat the hell out of these teams and lose their final 3 or 4 games, then i will be very concerned. but if they lose these, but win convincingly against those other 4 teams (LA, Pho, Utah, NO), I will feel pretty good about the post-season. But winning these two would be very good for their confidence (as well as some of the fans confidence)

[sribb43]

one things for sure...mavs cant get down by 25 and plan on coming back against the best D in the league

[stretch]

one things for sure...mavs cant get down by 25 and plan on coming back against the best D in the league
eh, their D is good but overrated. I fear the Spurs and Rockets defense MUCH more.

[sribb43]

eh, their D is good but overrated. I fear the Spurs and Rockets defense MUCH more.

it is not overated...did you see the last time the C's and Mavs played? KG wasnt their and the Mavs struggled mightly to get decent shoots off. if Dirk wouldnt have hit some tough shots mavs wouldnt have been even close. if the mavs played D like that this team would be awfully tough to beat

[stretch]

it is not overated...did you see the last time the C's and Mavs played? KG wasnt their and the Mavs struggled mightly to get decent shoots off. if Dirk wouldnt have hit some tough shots mavs wouldnt have been even close. if the mavs played D like that this team would be awfully tough to beat
They have solid stats, but play in the east. Are they a good team? Yes. Are the a good defensive team? Yes. The best? Fuck no.

[Indazone]

Spurs downed
Rockets splattered
Mavs Next

Celts sweep Texas Triangle :(

[monosylab1k]

http://www.dallasnews.com/s/dws/nwsltr/sports/mavs/stories/032008dnspomavsletter.9aa1fc1.html

Boston, San Antonio not must wins for Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks' loss to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week did nothing to inspire confidence. It seemed to harden the view among many media and fans that if the Mavericks don't come back to beat Boston and San Antonio over the next four days, it is proof positive that they won't make any noise in the playoffs.

The importance of winning these next two games can't be minimized. But let me ask you this? What if the Mavericks beat the Celtics and Spurs yet lose at Denver and Golden State later this month? What if the team loses to the Lakers, Phoenix, Utah and New Orleans next month?

The Mavericks need success over the next four days to build momentum and soothe their psyche. But if they win these two games and lose those big ones later on, it will have meant nothing.

Time is running out for this team to prove it's playoff ready. But if it fails this week, there will be other chances.
Nothing is a must-win anymore for Dallas really. This team won't prove anything to anybody until the playoffs, and nobody can have any real solid, results-based confidence in this team until they shock us all and win a playoff series.

[Allanon]

Tonight vs the Celtics is a must win for the Mavs just for the sake of their own sanity. Their 0-6 record against .500 teams is weighing heavily over their shoulders. If they can beat the best +.500 team out there, all will be well in Dallas. If they lose, I fear the Mavs are truly done this year.

I can feel a solid Mavs win tonight...or maybe it's just gas I'm feeling. :)

[monosylab1k]

Their 0-6 record against .500 teams is weighing heavily over their shoulders.
Thank goodness the Mavericks respond well to pressure.....oh wait.

[Shank]

I don't care who they play, just get some fucking wins.

Tonight will be the balls. Biggest home game of the season so far.

[Indazone]

Thank goodness the Mavericks respond well to pressure.....oh wait.


hahaha that's great!

Us Rockets fans aren't going anywhere by the way :p:

[Shank]

You can tell early in the game if the Mavs are going to lose this one.

Just look to the bench to see how much overcoaching Avery is doing. If he's flailing his arms and yelling on EVERY PLAY, the Mavs are going to lose.

[Islymore]

You can tell early in the game if the Mavs are going to lose this one.

Just look to the bench to see how much overcoaching Avery is doing. If he's flailing his arms and yelling on EVERY PLAY, the Mavs are going to lose.


precisely. I really feel that the Mavs could pull this one out of their asses. If everyone comes to the game with the mindset that this is a winable game, plus they are at home right? So who wants another disappointing loss at home? I would love it if they come out game-tight, ready to whoop some Celt ass but I doubt they show the killer instinct. I'd love to see Josh/Jas get it going and finally click together. Josh needs to go back to the slash n drive mentality and maybe they will finally link once he gets back to his old self. Dirk better step up. It's be a blessing is Stack and JET came to play and not fumble the ball around. I'd like to see Lue back up Kidd and get the offense rolling like he did in the last game.

But the CELTS have decent defense I hear, it might be an uphill battle.
WHAT WE CANNOT DO - IS LET THE RAININ 3 PARADE COME TO TOWN. So I pray that the Mavs step up their 3 pt defense. I'd rather them beat us away from the 3 pt line than to juss hit whatever 3 they decide to throw! :dramaquee but i'm not coach. I'd hate to see AJ screamin or even HEAR him screamin across the court! I absolutely think it makes him look so childish to be ranting and ravin his arms and kickin and screamin and juss lookin like a poutin child on the sidelines.

[Findog]

I'm going to the game tonight. First half, I'll be in Section 327. Second half, I'll be behind the Mavs bench.

[Islymore]

I'm going to the game tonight. First half, I'll be in Section 327. Second half, I'll be behind the Mavs bench.

Wow... thass magic! I wanna learn that trick! :p:

[Findog]

Wow... thass magic! I wanna learn that trick! :p:

It's pretty simple. If somebody hasn't made it to the game by halftime, they're not coming. When halftime arrives, I wait for the crosstraffic of people going to the concessions and bathroom to avoid getting accosted by the ushers. Then you find a seat that still has those placards on top of them.

[duncan228]

Findog, it's so cool that you do that.
I've never been bold enough to try it and I was always frustrated seeing those seats empty when I was in the nose bleeds.

[BUMP]

Mavs need to win and they will

[stretch]

It's pretty simple. If somebody hasn't made it to the game by halftime, they're not coming. When halftime arrives, I wait for the crosstraffic of people going to the concessions and bathroom to avoid getting accosted by the ushers. Then you find a seat that still has those placards on top of them.
Findog knows his shit. The halftime thing is truly the trick, so that they don't check your tickets.

[Islymore]

^ I've done it... lol... it works. But sometimes you will catch a prick of an usher who has watched the whole half and seen the empty seats... and wants you to show your tix! I've never been caught, but I have seen it happen to others! lol...

[Dirk Nowitzki]

Memo to the Celtics: Smallville is on tonight. You might just want to stay at the hotel and watch it. You already lost this game so why fight it? We just have to wait 11 hours before this is confirmed as a Dallas Maverick win. :clap :clap :clap :elephant :elephant :elephant

[Findog]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fashionable_male/sets/72157603990832083/detail/

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[mavsfan1000]

Mavs will win tonight. Everyone is due for a big game. :D

[fitzgerald]

Has anyone bought tickets from a scalper outside the AA center? I was wondering if you can buy them cheaper. Findog, what do you normally pay for your tickets?

[Findog]

Has anyone bought tickets from a scalper outside the AA center? I was wondering if you can buy them cheaper. Findog, what do you normally pay for your tickets?

Well, the best thing to do is before the season when tickets go on sale, buy directly from the Mavs -- the cheapest seats are two bucks a pop. After that, you're at the mercy of stubhub , ebay and craigslist.

It just depends. I paid $15 on stubhub for a seat in the centercourt sections for the Knicks and Kings. For the Celtics, it was $50. I would go to the scalpers tonight -- the closer it is to tipoff, the more pressure to unload. If you go to stubhub or ebay today, you're gonna get raped.

[SAtown]

gametime

[DazedAndConfused]

GO MAVS!

Don't let Perkins put that weak shit up, foul his ass hard

[Allanon]

Keep it together Mavs, beat those Celtics!

[Amarelooms]

Keep it together Mavs, beat those Celtics!

Mavs about to get blown out....to be expected I guess :elephant

[Allanon]

Nah, they're doing just fine.

Celtics need a good beating, make them lose some confidence. Everybody in the West benefits.

[CharlieMac]

First time ever I am pulling for Dirk.

[mavsfan1000]

The Celtics are the best team. I thought Dallas played well in that first half. Celtics got too much fire power on offense along with great defense.

[Allanon]

Whoa, JHo just missed a point blank layup. Let's go Mavs, let's go!

[Amarelooms]

The Celtics are the best team. I thought Dallas played well in that first half. Celtics got too much fire power on offense along with great defense.

Stackhoust and Kidd suck donkey balls at shooting...god damn :elephant

[Allanon]

Hell yeah Mavs, build that 7 up to a 20 point lead.

[Phil Hellmuth]

who is that dumb b**** screaming everytime they shoot a free throw. dallas doesn't know how to regulate its own fans.

[monosylab1k]

who is that dumb b**** screaming everytime they shoot a free throw. dallas doesn't know how to regulate its own fans.
It's a Celtics fan. That cunt only screams when something good happens for Boston.

[monosylab1k]

I've never seen a team get away with so much shoving & hooking down low than Boston. Absolute fucking bullshit. Kendrick Perkins should have fouled out twice by now.

[Brutalis]

boston been playing like shit. having an off night after impressive wins against 2 better squads than dallas

[Amarelooms]

I've never seen a team get away with so much shoving & hooking down low than Boston. Absolute fucking bullshit. Kendrick Perkins should have fouled out twice by now.

We all know Mavs gonna lose this down the stretch....Avery throws some shit lineups out there...gotta have either Josh or Dirk in all the time I'd say :elephant

[Kriz-Maxima]

What a BS foul.

[monosylab1k]

Did Reggie just say that DAMP was hooking PIERCE???????????

This is the biggest bullshit I've seen in all my fucking life. Worst reffing in a game this season.

[monosylab1k]

So Much Bullshit

[monosylab1k]

Pierce is hooking their arms EVERY FUCKING TIME.

I'm about to start throwing shit. I've never seen a more incompetent crew of refs in all my life.

[SAtown]

Reggie Miller is the worst fucking commentator. It's sad that he's on TNT

[Radiosparks]

Pierce is hooking their arms EVERY FUCKING TIME.

I'm about to start throwing shit. I've never seen a more incompetent crew of refs in all my life.

He does that every game and doesn't ever get called for it.

[Amarelooms]

He does that every game and doesn't ever get called for it.

Celtics bout to win this at the line... :elephant

[Phil Hellmuth]

i miss the cuban face expression camera shots, they do that as much anymore, they were funny lol

[Warlord23]

Celtics + this much ref love = unbeatable

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

He does that every game and doesn't ever get called for it.
:lol

I like how the commentators said it was because he was a "wiley veteran who knows how to draw contact"

on that blatant hook on howard

[Amarelooms]

Celtics bout to win this at the line... :elephant

Game over :elephant

[Phil Hellmuth]

watch out nba.

signed,

boston celtics

[Phil Hellmuth]

lol, dirk is such a bitch

[monosylab1k]

Foul #19 on Kendrick Perkins.

[Hemotivo]

3:08 BOS - Shooting foul on K. Perkins
3:13 DAL - Team rebound
3:13 BOS - P. Pierce missed a 25-foot three-pointer from the right wing
3:24 BOS - P. Pierce offensive rebound
3:25 BOS - K. Garnett missed a 21-foot jumper from the top of the key
3:45 DAL - J. Howard hit the second free throw
3:45 DAL - J. Howard hit the first free throw
3:45 BOS - Loose ball foul on P. Pierce
3:45 DAL - J. Howard defensive rebound
3:45 BOS - K. Garnett missed a layup

[SAtown]

What a block

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Sam I Am misses a potentially clutch three against Dallas in the 4th :bang

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

anyone notice some weird Dallas fan screaming like a banchee during the free throws for both teams?

[SAtown]

anyone notice some weird Dallas fan screaming like a banchee during the free throws for both teams?

Yeah, it's annoying the fuck out of me. Celtics fans are gay

[DazedAndConfused]

Yes that fan is VERY annoying. I'm wondering why she hasn't been removed yet.

[Warlord23]

Ugly ending to the game .... whistles all around

[SAtown]

Yes that fan is VERY annoying. I'm wondering why she hasn't been removed yet.

Cuz she's probably some hot bitch.

[DazedAndConfused]

LMAO at Perkins thinking he's so hardcore. He would be scoreless every game if it weren't for all the attention KG/PP/RA got. Idiot thinks he has talent.

[SAtown]

I thought it was Mark Cuban yelling at the refs?

:lmao

[Allanon]

1 point game, 1:10 left....pretty good game.

[Warlord23]

Avery is playing KG straight up in the clutch and letting him brick jumpers ... Pop was doubling him unnecessarily and letting the 3s fall ... that's the difference between this game and the one vs the Spurs

[StylisticS]

anyone notice some weird Dallas fan screaming like a banchee during the free throws for both teams?
Probably the same girl from the Dallas-Houston game last year. I wonder if any Mavs or Rocket fans remember that. :lol

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Yeah it's a good game. if Mavs win this, it'll be a pretty good confidence boost, especially for Dirk, he's playing great.

[DazedAndConfused]

Gino where you at man? KG is SO clutch tonight!!!

[SAtown]

Are the Mavs actually gonna beat the best team in the NBA?

[Warlord23]

Death, taxes and KG choking in the clutch ...

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

:lol Boston's fucking up; looks like their magic's running out

[Allanon]

Boston lose this game and then kill the Hornets for us.

My thoughts exactly.

Go Mavs.

[SAtown]

Ray Allen is clutch.

[Warlord23]

Fuck Ray Allen

[DazedAndConfused]

Ray Allen, now that man is clutch.

[SAtown]

And Dirk isn't.

[DazedAndConfused]

DAL better pray for a miss. If they lose this game.............it could be a freefall from here on out.

[DazedAndConfused]

Dirk did not get fouled, maybe a light tap on the arm but you can't call fouls like that at the end of the game. He was clearly looking to draw contact more than anything.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

That Ray Allen shot was damn clutch


Dirk believed too much that he would get foul, he made his lay up shot difficult all by himself.

[SAtown]

Did Dirk get fouled or not?

There was more contact there than Ginobili gave him game 7.

[Allanon]

Damn, that Ray Allen 3 was a dagger. Well Mavs made some last second 3s vs Lakers, let's see it again.

[Capt Bringdown]

Cassell is the Celts leading assists man with 6 tonite.
The perfect player for them, damn.

[SAtown]

Good game by the Mavs. Fuck the Celtics

[DazedAndConfused]

OK can we watch the Laker game now! I hate how we always have to miss the beginnings.

[peewee's lovechild]

MAVS FANS! TOMORROW NIGHT THE TEAM WITH THE BEST RECORD IN THE NBA IN THE BOSTON CELTICS COMES TO OUR HOUSE! THOSE MOTHERFUCKERS ARENT GETTING A TEXAS TRIANGLE SWEEP! THIS TEAM OF CHAMPIONS ARE GOING TO KICK THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF THE CELTICS AND SEND THEM OUT OF THE BEST STATE IN THE COUNTRY CRYING LIKE LITTLE BITCHES! MAVS FANS LET ME FUCKING HEAR YOU. FINDOG, MONO, STRETCH, SHANK, MAVS>SPURS, DIRK4MVP,DUB, AND THE REST OF THE MAVERICK NATION FUCKING SAY IT WITH BALLS AND PRIDE MOTHER FUCKERS.... LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! :clap :clap :clap :elephant :elephant :elephant YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COMON HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!!!! LET ME HEAR YOU AND I FUCKING MEAN IT THIS TIME........LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS! LETS GO MAVS!


This post is so much funnier now.

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Garnett makes 2nd FT; ball game

[Supergirl]

ONce again, Yahoo proves to be stupid and fucked up. They just went from the score being 92-90 Dallas to it being 94-90 Boston. In a matter of milliseconds, so I have no idea what actually transpired.

I hate Yahoo. Grrrr.

[mVp]

Wow, the Celtics did everything to lose this game, and they ended up winning anyway, unbelievable...

[Spurologist]

_allas is a haven for choking

Jason Kidd has definately learned a lot since arriving

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1667/chokeig2.gif

[Allanon]

Damnnnnnnnnnn!!!!

[Capt Bringdown]

Who's gonna beat the Celts? I don't see it.

[DazedAndConfused]

The showboating by the Celtics after every win is really classless. Even PJ Brown is getting into it now..........

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Cassell is the Celts leading assists man with 6 tonite.
The perfect player for them, damn.
They're too talented to lose.

Pierce Garnett fuck up their chances, possibly losing the game for Celtics, in comes Ray Allen with a dagger....

this team can play their B-game and still win games. I don't think they have to play flawless like the rest of the teams do :wow Fuckin' manufactured teams.

[SAtown]

Jason Kidd has definately learned a lot since arriving


IIRC, Dallas has not beaten a team with a winning record since the trade.

[SAtown]

OK can we watch the Laker game now! I hate how we always have to miss the beginnings.

You won't have to miss anything.

[SAtown]

Why are Jazz fans cheering Fisher now? Didn't they boo him last time they played in Utah?

[Supergirl]

Pretty impressive run for the C's - beating the Spurs in a close game, blowing out the Rockets, beating the Mavs in a close game.

All in all, I'd say the theory that the Spurs are best poised to beat the C's was confirmed by this run. Makes me feel a little less nervous about the loss. I mean, a loss is a loss but it could have just as easily gone the other way, and in a 7 game series the best team always has an opportunity to make up for a close game or a missed opportunity/bad call.

[Spurologist]

IIRC, Dallas has not beaten a team with a winning record since the trade.

:lmao

Mark Cuban will be dancing with stars tonight

P.S sorry but Kaka is no longer the best footballer in the word. It's C. Ronaldo.

[SAtown]

P.S sorry but Kaka is no longer the best footballer in the word. It's C. Ronaldo.

:dramaquee That's an argument for another day in another sports forum on ST. :smokin

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

Go Utah!!! LA is too good I need them to lose!
It'll help our 1st seed chances if Utah takes them out since LA doesn't have much more competitive games left.

[Brutalis]

Pretty impressive run for the C's - beating the Spurs in a close game, blowing out the Rockets, beating the Mavs in a close game.

All in all, I'd say the theory that the Spurs are best poised to beat the C's was confirmed by this run. Makes me feel a little less nervous about the loss. I mean, a loss is a loss but it could have just as easily gone the other way, and in a 7 game series the best team always has an opportunity to make up for a close game or a missed opportunity/bad call.
What stands out to me is the Spurs gave the game away to Boston and so did Dallas. We did it in the 3rd, Dallas in the 4th.

Boston doesn't get called for fouls in either game.

[UCantHandleTheTruth]

What stands out to me is the Spurs gave the game away to Boston and so did Dallas. We did it in the 3rd, Dallas in the 4th.

Boston doesn't get called for fouls in either game.I guess you missed the 4th quarter of your own teams game when they played Boston. The Celtics were in the penalty before San Antonio was whistled for their 1st foul in the 4th. The Celtics were also called for 24 fouls, Spurs called for 21.

Stop listening to that insane homer Sean Elliot and making excuses, your team choked a 22 point lead and lost to the better team. Simple as that.

[Capt Bringdown]

Boston doesn't get called for fouls in either game.

Celtics will get the sweetheart calls in the playoffs, book it.
But they are playing very well at the moment and deserved to win every game of their Texas sweep.

[sribb43]

That Ray Allen shot was damn clutch


Dirk believed too much that he would get foul, he made his lay up shot difficult all by himself.

isnt it nice when your coach knows how to have plays that actually work in the clutch to get ur best players open in spots the succeed. Avery likes to keep 4 guys on the perimeter that watch dirk try to go iso for the 3pt line, just sickeneing

[boutons_]

Celts swept their Texas three-step. Stopped the Rockets string @HOU blowout and crunch time superiority @Spurs and @Mavs. Very impressive.

Celts are obviously in a league of their own right now.

Should make for very interesting playoffs, with the traffic jam/balance in the West and Celts needing to prove they can continue the season success in the playoffs.

[ManuTim_best of Fwiendz]

ist nice when your coach knows how to have plays that actually work in the clutch to get ur best players open in spots the succeed. Avery likes to keep 4 guys on the perimeter that watch dirk try to go iso for the 3pt line, just sickeneing
you're right too many isos,

Boston had so many screens for Ray Allen, they were three steps ahead of the Mavs, just so well executed. Dallas is clueless in crunchtime. Dirk practically was throwing up forced shots hoping to get bailed out.

It's kind of similar to how our team operates in the clutch at times, give it to Timmy or Manu and hope they create