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Friday: Dallas Mavericks (26-11) at San Antonio Spurs (33-6)
Game Preview: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170276
Time: 08:00 PM ET/02:00 AM CET
Location: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
TV: ESPN, KENS, FSSW-DAL, WOAI, KESN
Gregg Popovich on Bonner's 15-footer that beat the shot-clock buzzer:
"I have no doubt his eyes were closed. He had no clue. He couldn't even see the basket."
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No Dirk. No problem.
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Well done with the Pony Logo. :tu
Let's hope for a good old ass whopping by the spurs.
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Cubby is gonna need you fine fellows to spill those Mav's plums all over the Texas frontier.
That-a-way, we'll nudge right in behind ya's in that second spot.
Savvy?
Culburn gettin his enemy of my enemy is my friend shirt on.
I hope Kidd keeps shooting. It was funny to see him go 0 of 7, scoring 0 points in 40 minutes three games ago.
Should have use the other girl :(
props for using "fine legs"
anybody knows her name?
Game will be live on ESPN here in Brazil
Hope we see some Tiago.
What time is shootaround?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain
I'm sure we'll get an update then.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba...ory?id=6021207Quote:
Dirk Nowitzki 'making real progress'
By Jeff Caplan
SAN ANTONIO -- Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, for the 17th consecutive day, was asked how injured star Dirk Nowitzki was doing and if he'd be ready to return to action.
And, for the 17th consecutive day, Carlisle provided his unwavering response: "We'll let you know. He's working at it and making progress. He's day to day."
That means nothing has changed heading into the Mavs' showdown against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Nowitzki, who has missed a career-high eight games, did not participate in team drills Thursday and was limited to working up a hearty sweat by shooting, running laps around the basketball court at Trinity University, where the team practiced and one-on-one stretching and agility work with head athletic trainer Casey Smith.
Nowitzki has been listed as day to day since he sprained his right knee Dec. 27 in Oklahoma City. After X-rays and an MRI exam, the injury was presumably diagnosed as a minor setback and the team listed his status accordingly. Speculation therefore, and understandably so, focused on a quick return to the court for the Mavs' leading scorer and MVP candidate.
Carlisle, however, did shed a bit more light on the matter as the days and losses (six in eight games) continue to mount without Nowitzki.
"Dirk increases his workouts every day and signs are positive," Carlisle said. "But it's very important that we focus on the guys we have available at this time and make sure that he gets back absolutely 100 percent healthy. We've listed him day to day because we don't believe this is a serious injury and he is making progress.
"On the other hand, we are going to maintain an extremely cautious posture on this going forward, and like everyone else we want him to get back 100 percent healthy as soon as possible."
Carlisle added: "There are different phases of the rehab process. He's making progress. I mean he's making real progress, I think you guys see that. We'll let you know when he's going to play. Hey, it could be very soon or it could be a while."
The Mavs could very well head into a second game against San Antonio in nine days without their main man. During Nowitzki's absence, the Spurs have opened up a six-game lead on Dallas and the Mavs enter the game having lost three in a row for the second time during this stretch. They'll try to avoid a first four-game skid of the season.
Nowitzki, who last week acknowledged that he had underestimated the recovery time needed, desperately wants to get back during this four-game road trip.
"In the meantime, as a team," Carlisle said, "we must focus on the guys we have available and find ways to win games with them."
Teammate Tyson Chandler, who has been plagued with injuries the past two seasons, said no matter how bad things may seem at the moment, Nowitzki can't rush his return.
"I want him to be 100 percent before he comes back," Chandler said. "The thing is you don't want to rush anything. I've been there. I've rushed. I've been on the sideline and been in the same situation, watched my team lose, watched my team suffer, and then try to jump back out there and before you know it something else is bothering you. We need him for the long haul.
"I would much rather have him down the stretch when it counts."
Jeff Caplan covers the Mavericks for ESPNDallas.com.
For reference when MavFan comes in crying about injuries:
No Duncan, no Manu:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...902240SAS.html
No Duncan, no Parker:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...911110SAS.html
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Originally Posted by Mel_13
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Originally Posted by Mel_13
No Nowitzki vs. Spurs tonight at AT&T Center, and Tyson Chandler missed shootaround with sore throat.
http://twitter.com/M_Monroe_in_SA
Just heard about Tyson, Carlisle says he is hopeful that Chandler can go.
All those injuries suck, but I'm looking forward to this game anyway. Here's hoping for a Splitter sighting, but I'm not too optimistic.
I don't care if Dirk is out. I want the Spurs to put it on them tonight.
Score 120 and keep them under 40% shooting.
More wins against Mavs = tiebreaker for playoffs
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Originally Posted by Mel_13
Yup. A division/conference win is a great win, regardless of who is playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Budkin
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Vegas has the line at Spurs -10. Seems pretty steep, even without Dirk.
No Dirk, Chandler, and Butler. Easy win for the spurs imo
103-83
So Chandler is for sure out with a sore throat? lol
Nah. If history is any indicator, Spurs will come out laying bricks, and Turtlehead Terry will go for 30 on 10 shots. That should even the odds.Quote:
Originally Posted by MavDynasty
imo I dont have the stats but for the past few seasons +playoffs Terry has sucked ass against the spurs from what I rememberQuote:
Originally Posted by Dex
BOOO how are we supposed to figure out how to beat them come playoffs?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mel_13
I usually fear shorthanded teams but this should be an easy win.
Go Spurs Go
Go Spurs Go!! Fuck Cuban:ihit
I have to go to a stupid office party @ my wife's work. I have the DVR set, but I have to be disciplined enough to not check my phone for scores or log onto ST. Wish me luck.
Your wife should know better, broQuote:
Originally Posted by ohmwrecker
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JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop pregame, says Lakers still the best team in West, when it's all said and done.
Bonner suffered injury vs. MIL. Was non-contact. Says he stopped on a dime, and it hurt. "Or in my case, stopped on a half dollar."
Matt Bonner has a bone bruise in his right knee. No structural damage. Plans to be play. Will be up to pain tolerance.
ESPN_Caplan Tyson Chandler's got a fever and a sore throat, but he's going to play in #Mavs-Spurs III. "I've got to," he said.
Well, we'd better play Tiago to help Matt rehab his knee.
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JMcDonald_SAEN
Asked to rank own team in West, Pop said: "Somewhere below Sacramento, before Tyreke sprained his ankle." #notreally #fakecoachpopwouldhave
ArtGarcia_NBA Added Mavs close 2nd before Dirk hurt. RT @JMcDonald_SAEN Pop pregame, says Lakers still best team in West, when it's all said and done.
7 minutes ago via web
JMcDonald_SAEN .Pop says run to NBA's best record mostly due to fact #spurs only major team w/o major injuries.
Spurs victory!
Look at last years playoff film.Quote:
Originally Posted by greyforest
:tu I've had to do the same thing before and it seems that some one will blurt out the score and ruin it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ohmwrecker
The point is winning....Go Spurs Go...TP thrash the Mavs
Classy Terry at his best.
Oh Pop. :lol
Was that Pop who hit Sean?Quote:
Originally Posted by carina_gino20
GO SPURS GO
Fuck The Mavs
I see the Spurs blowing this one wide open. Hopefully.
I hate playing these guys without Dirk almost as much as Pop does. :lol
Starters TD, TP, Manu, RJ & DJ ...go Spurs Go...send cuban back to Dallas
Yes TD!
Timmy J
Timmayyyy
Parker!
Tonyyyyy
Tony again!
Tony again!!
Good to see TP aggressive early.
TD dunk!!
Timmy dunk
Blair's height is such a glaring weakness on the Spurs lineup!!!!!
Timmyyyy with the DUNK!
Mavs paint defense is horrible right now.
Blair!
Great start Tony
Tony!
Tony is looking good tonight!
lol at Alexis Ajinca in the starting lineup. I know Dirk's hurt, but there's gotta be a better option than that lol.
Blair throws it down!
Blair DUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful pass.
Dayummmmmm Blair!
Beast almost destroyed that backboard!
Ajinca is pathetic. Terrible player. Keep playing this guy
Great start so far.
Blair with the dunk !! great pass by TP
Nice Tony :clap
DB, save the backboard for the rest of the game my man.
tp to blair.....nice
Looking good, we could use an easy win. Let's get this over with, pronto.
Sharp start by Parker, and some nice defensive rotations too.
Monster dunk by Blair!
dang, I gotta watch this on espn?? Sucks
It probably won't happen that way. Even with all the injuries, I still expect the Mavs to play tough and be in the game late.Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt Bringdown
Must mean Dirk is close to returning. Marion would be a better option, but that moves Stevenson to SF and Terry to the starting line-up. This way, Marion, Stevenson, and Terry play the same roles that they will when Dirk returns.Quote:
Originally Posted by 8FOR!3
nice start for the Spurs ... and during a game break International League Pass now shows "NBA's greatest moments" ... Lakers and Celtics over and over again
TP again
Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parker beasting
Tony just took Chandler to school.
TP is too damn good at finishing around the basket.
JVG: "He (TP) is one of the great lay-up shooters of the last decade."
What a pointless, unflattering remark
Give the ball to RJ, Cardinal is guarding him
TD playing great D
TD with gray hairs on his goatee :depressed
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Bonner/Blair time. Mavs should attack the rim relentlessly.