San Antonio Spurs (#1) vs. Dallas Mavericks (#8) Playoff Series Thread

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Originally Posted by lefty

playblair !!!

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lol Phil Jackson coming from the right side

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Originally Posted by Clipper Nation

What's worse, last June or two 8's since 2011?

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Being a clippers fan and following a 68year old man around on a spurs forum.

In the end the FT-count looks quite close (28-24 for SA), but it shouldn't be forgotten that the last 8 FT's for Dallas were based on intentional fouls by SA to stop the clock.

How do you lose a game where Leonard, Green and Splitter score 48 points on 15/23 shooting?

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Originally Posted by Kool Bob Love

Being a clippers fan and following a 68year old man around on a spurs forum.

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Vanilla Company deflecting from a serious question :lol

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Originally Posted by jeebus

my nigga

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:lol

Ellis :lol

But a hell of a series and 3 more wins than i thought for the Mavericks.

I think we're done here. Good luck with game 7.

Sterling gone, close to five Game 7s and counting...

Adam Silver = GOAT commissioner :lol

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Originally Posted by Bynumite

6 is in the bag but can we get an 8 though?

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2011 - 8
2013 - 6
2014 - 7

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Originally Posted by Clipper Nation

What's worse, last June or two 8's since 2011?

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6 is worse than 8 8's.

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Originally Posted by Sportstudi

Sterling gone, close to five Game 7s and counting...

Adam Silver = GOAT commissioner :lol

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:lol

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Originally Posted by Chinook

How do you lose a game where Leonard, Green and Splitter score 48 points on 15/23 shooting?

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Tony/Manu were pretty shittastic

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Originally Posted by Clipper Nation

Vanilla Company deflecting from a serious question :lol

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6


Hope your family doesn't find out you do that on your off time.

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Originally Posted by Jodelo

Ellis :lol

But a hell of a series and 3 more wins than i thought for the Mavericks.

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It'll be four tbh. Spurs are done physically.

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

It'll be four tbh. Spurs are done physically.

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Come on man, we still nearly stole the game.

But I think we're fucked in the 2nd round.

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

It'll be four tbh. Spurs are done physically.

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Nah, they will come out hard in Game 7 and likely put the Mavs away early.

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Originally Posted by Clipper Nation

What's worse, last June or two 8's since 2011?

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6 is worse than 5 consecutive 8's with the team we have. If we had a team in the prime multiple 8's feel worse because you feel there is a great chance of winning a ship.

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Originally Posted by timtonymanu

Come on man, we still nearly stole the game.

But I think we're fucked in the 2nd round.

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They gave it away due to fatigue in the fourth. Manu hardly ever attacked the rim and all his threes were short as hell, Tim got outplayed by Whataburger Blair, and Tony hasn't been right all season. Doesn't help Pop keeps forcing Beli onto the court.

Well, I'll freely admit that it would have been some petic justification if Mills (?) had buried that 3 with .4 seconds to go. Unfortunately against the wrong team this time :lol

We're still winning this series though. Bald Jew is rigging all these series trying to make every series go 7 games, unless you're either too shitty (bobcats) or too boring to watch (like the Bulls)

Spurs had 6 players in the final play!!!

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That place up there is exploding :lmao Of course it's because of the refs... blablabla :lol

Actually, before the Spurs started to foul intentionally to stop the clock, they had an 28-16 advantage in FT's while playing IN Dallas. Hardly something to complain about. The last 8 Ft's for Dallas were all committed to stop the clock. Only because of that the final count (28-24 in favor of SA) looks closer than it really was.

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Spurs had 6 players in the final play!!!

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WTF :lmao

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Originally Posted by Chinook

How do you lose a game where Leonard, Green and Splitter score 48 points on 15/23 shooting?

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9-23

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Originally Posted by Sportstudi

That place up there is exploding :lmao Of course it's because of the refs... blablabla :lol

Actually, before the Spurs started to foul intentionally to stop the clock, they had an 28-16 advantage in FT's while playing IN Dallas. Hardly something to complain about. The last 8 Ft's for Dallas were all committed to stop the clock. Only because of that the final count (28-24 in favor of SA) looks closer than it really was.

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Blaming the refs is such a cop-out excuse.

Turnobili was back. Pop was making stupid decisions again. We still nearly won despite the officiating. It's just another case of the Spurs choking leads. Thankfully, Game 7 is on our floor.

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Originally Posted by timtonymanu

Come on man, we still nearly stole the game.

But I think we're fucked in the 2nd round.

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feel the same way. if Spurs can't beat this Mavs team at home, then they deserve whatever criticism comes there way.

But I think they'll skullfuck the mavs. the bigger issue is the second round if we get there. Spurs seriously need to start adding youth and athleticism again, the big 3 just look sad at times. Which means Pop will keep throwing legacy contracts at them, Bonner too.

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Originally Posted by Sportstudi

WTF :lmao

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Sup mah nigga Sportstudi? At least your Mavs have the balls to play big-time unlike those cocksuckers who claim that they own North London

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Originally Posted by timtonymanu

Blaming the refs is such a cop-out excuse.

Turnobili was back. Pop was making stupid decisions again. We still nearly won despite the officiating. It's just another case of the Spurs choking leads. Thankfully, Game 7 is on our floor.

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AAC South as Findog used to say?

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Sup mah nigga Sportstudi? At least your Mavs have the balls to play big-time unlike those cocksuckers who claim that they own North London

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Don't remind of those chokers... Can't wait to get rid of Wengerball.

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Originally Posted by HI-FI

feel the same way. if Spurs can't beat this Mavs team at home, then they deserve whatever criticism comes there way.

But I think they'll skullfuck the mavs. the bigger issue is the second round if we get there. Spurs seriously need to start adding youth and athleticism again, the big 3 just look sad at times. Which means Pop will keep throwing legacy contracts at them, Bonner too.

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Yep. The Spurs needed to close this out tonight. Now, they won't get a break assuming they advance and have to face teams that rely on their starters playing heavy minutes and have younger legs.

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Spurs had 6 players in the final play!!!

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Does Manu count as a Spurs player tonight?

The cliff-jumping upstairs is not as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, I'm more worried about Game Seven than most folks are. I don't know if the Big Three have another gear they can use anymore. Duncan was such a liability out there.

The difference for the Mavs in this series is Monta Have It All and Vince Carter, two of the most notorious playoff chokers, are making shots they usually don't make in a high-pressure playoff game. I don't know what Diggler and Carlisle did to these two but it's hella effective. God damn, even Whatablair is making crucial plays he wouldn't even dream of if he was still in San Antonio.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

The cliff-jumping upstairs is not as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, I'm more worried about Game Seven than most folks are. I don't know if the Big Three have another gear they can use anymore. Duncan was such a liability out there.

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:lol Duncan a liability? What?.. anytime Duncan didn't have the ball Mav fans were sighing in relief.

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:lmao HOLY SHIT

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Originally Posted by IrisHockey

:lol Duncan a liability? What?.. anytime Duncan didn't have the ball Mav fans were sighing in relief.

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Defensively. He doesn't even try to hedge anymore. He and Manu are completely responsible for Ellis' fourth quarter. Splitter and Green were destroying Ellis until Pop subbed Danny out four minutes into the third.

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Originally Posted by IrisHockey

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:lmao HOLY SHIT

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:lmao Vinsanity :lmao

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Originally Posted by Chinook

The cliff-jumping upstairs is not as bad as I thought it would be. In fact, I'm more worried about Game Seven than most folks are. I don't know if the Big Three have another gear they can use anymore. Duncan was such a liability out there.

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I'll never criticize Duncan but this is the first time I'm thinking he's getting too old. I felt this way in 2011 but he bounced back. I think Spurs can still fire on all cylinders at home, but we'll see after that.

u clowns still watchin this series? let alone watchin epic choke by sperms?

go watch some fendom handjobs, thats how u stop a premature ejaculation...lmao spurs....

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Originally Posted by Chinook

Defensively. He doesn't even try to hedge anymore. He and Manu are completely responsible for Ellis' fourth quarter. Splitter and Green were destroying Ellis until Pop subbed Danny out four minutes into the third.

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Yeah, it makes no sense to me why Tiago got so little time in the 4th as well as Green (who hit all of his shots), when Green hits his shots, added with the defense he should be out their major minutes.

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Originally Posted by HI-FI

I'll never criticize Duncan but this is the first time I'm thinking he's getting too old. I felt this way in 2011 but he bounced back. I think Spurs can still fire on all cylinders at home, but we'll see after that.

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You should have realized he was old after the WCSF last year. As I said, there's a reason why Pop took him out during the end of regulation in Game Six. Depending on Duncan's level of pride, I can see him retiring really soon. He's just literally not the same player he used to be anymore, and it's becoming harder and harder to hide.

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Originally Posted by IrisHockey

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yeah that shit was evident. i know none of us are anywhere near pros, but we've all played basketball, and nobody ever falls like that :lol.

it was well set up though, because earlier Dirk complained about a kawhi push-off, so the refs were probably looking to call it anyway

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Originally Posted by Chinook

He's just literally not the same player he used to be anymore

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Spurs had 6 players in the final play!!!

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:lmao

Vince was trying to kick Kawhi's knee? What else could explain his leg swinging that hard?

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Originally Posted by IrisHockey

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Leonard prickled Carter's eye his hand was too fast even the camera didn't capture it, but still failed to escape the refs eyes. Carter ain't a flopper tbh.

remember when the league pretended they were reviewing flops? :lol

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

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Seems obvious, but people will bring up his per36 numbers and talk about how he has turned back the clock and all that. The team makes a lot of sacrifices for Tim to get his numbers. Duncan only looks like the player he used to because Green, Leonard and Splitter protect him defensively. He can still have a HoF impact on a game, but he shouldn't be on the court during crunchtime against a PnR-heavy team like Dallas.

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

yeah that shit was evident. i know none of us are anywhere near pros, but we've all played basketball, and nobody ever falls like that :lol.

it was well set up though, because earlier Dirk complained about a kawhi push-off, so the refs were probably looking to call it anyway

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rofl your explanation was really needed.

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Originally Posted by Franklin

Leonard prickled Carter's eye his hand was too fast even the camera didn't capture it, but still failed to escape the refs eyes. Carter ain't a flopper tbh.

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He ain't a clutch shooter either, and how did that work

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

remember when the league pretended they were reviewing flops? :lol

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yeah that shit is the same as PED suspensions, just applies to the scrubs and not the money makers.

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Originally Posted by IrisHockey

rofl your explanation was really needed.

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i know

Hopefully, Nono didn't spend all that Manu money because that shit needs to be refunded after a potential Game 7 loss tbh :lol

Findog and rogues still on their way home from AAC, can't wait to see their comments :hungry:

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

The difference for the Mavs in this series is Monta Have It All and Vince Carter, two of the most notorious playoff chokers, are making shots they usually don't make in a high-pressure playoff game. I don't know what Diggler and Carlisle did to these two but it's hella effective. God damn, even Whatablair is making crucial plays he wouldn't even dream of if he was still in San Antonio.

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This.

As a longtime Mavfan, I can't remember the last time where plays weren't run through Dirk in the closing minutes of a playoff game. The Spurs kept coming but like you said, 36 year old Vince fucking Carter and Ellis take over on the offensive end and Blair is making crucial plays on the defensive end in high pressure situations? I don't know what Carlisle has done but it's amazing.

He's outcoaching Pop, that's for sure...

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Originally Posted by spurraider21

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Spurs will prolly be one of the home teams to lose G7 at home, with the Raptors being the other. This way the league/media will have some examples to point to the rest of the postseason and in the Finals for an OKC/Heat game 7 so when the Heat pull it out it'll fit the theme of the postseason where HCA doesn't matter.

Hope Gino shows up... that pretty much tells you how the game is gonna go...

Yeah, pretty quiet upstairs besides the usual trolling...

This is bad man... The Spurs needed the rest so badly for their TOSBs... You're just too vulnerable when you have do many older guys...

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Originally Posted by Ricky Davis

This.

As a longtime Mavfan, I can't remember the last time where plays weren't run through Dirk in the closing minutes of a playoff game. The Spurs kept coming but like you said, 36 year old Vince fucking Carter and Ellis take over on the offensive end and Blair is making crucial plays on the defensive end in high pressure situations? I don't know what Carlisle has done but it's amazing.

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Best coach after Pop ...

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

The difference for the Mavs in this series is Monta Have It All and Vince Carter, two of the most notorious playoff chokers, are making shots they usually don't make in a high-pressure playoff game. I don't know what Diggler and Carlisle did to these two but it's hella effective. God damn, even Whatablair is making crucial plays he wouldn't even dream of if he was still in San Antonio.

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Great coaching can do that.

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Originally Posted by Killakobe81

Best coach after Pop ...

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Best coachPERIOD

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

Best coachPERIOD

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I know it hurts but in some ways Spurs overachieving past 2 seasons. So that is great coaching if you ask me.

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Originally Posted by Killakobe81

I know it hurts but in some ways Spurs overachieving past 2 seasons. So that is great coaching if you ask me.

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He's a great regular season season coach and an elite one in the postseason as well, but he's prone to being too stubborn and letting his pride cloud his judgement. Carlisle doesn't. Pop is easily a top 3 coach in the league, maybe even top 2 (not sure who I'd take between him and coach Bud), but RC is clearly the best and has been since 2011.

If 2011 Dirk was playing on this team, what would be the outcome I wonder.

Can't believe my Mavs won tonight. I just thought they were going to blow it after being up by 8 with a couple minutes left. Mavs got to make dem free throws. 9 missed free throws is huge. Ellis and Blair were beasts tonight. Dirk still hasn't gone off yet. Well, I'm just glad my Mavs can't lose the series at home. Not confident at all but most of the experts only had Mavs winning 1 game so they have done their best.

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Originally Posted by Jacob1983

Can't believe my Mavs won tonight. I just thought they were going to blow it after being up by 8 with a couple minutes left. Mavs got to make dem free throws. 9 missed free throws is huge. Ellis and Blair were beasts tonight. Dirk still hasn't gone off yet. Well, I'm just glad my Mavs can't lose the series at home. Not confident at all but most of the experts only had Mavs winning 1 game so they have done their best.

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Y'all should be extremely confident; playing with house money while all the pressure is on the Spurs.

I just thought that 3 pointer was going in. That last 30 seconds was nerve wracking.

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Originally Posted by Katherine Robinson

If 2011 Dirk was playing on this team, what would be the outcome I wonder.

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Would have already been 4-2 for the Mavs. 2011 Dirk wouldn't have crapped the bed like he did in game 1.

Monta delivered for the Mavs except for that late-game brain fart that almost cost the Mavs the game. If he was gonna be that kind of dumb ass, he should have thrown the ball higher if he wanted to kill the time off.

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Originally Posted by Kool Bob Love

Bye week for the spurs. Get the brooms out.

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:lmao :lmao what a horrible prediction

:lol Koon Bob Love

Found this on dm:

Odd stat:

Splitter takes 7 shots, but gets 12 FTs.

Nowitzki and Ellis combined take 42 shots, and combined get 6 FTs (Ellis 6, Dirk 0)

Dirk's midrange was clicking earlier so he didn't need to drive as much... His three point percentage in this series sucks though. He's like what 1/12?

i was just ready for some scrub like bonner or mills to throw up some bullshit and have it randomly go in just for fun there at the end

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Dirk's midrange was clicking earlier so he didn't need to drive as much... His three point percentage in this series sucks though. He's like what 1/12?

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something like that. and it's not that he's missing those because of though defense. oddly, he has made really tough shots this series, but missed a ton of open looks.

not sure what to think of game 7, I'll be happy either way but if the Beans end up choking.....

:lmao duncan going out at the hands of WhataBlairger

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Originally Posted by Ricky Davis

not sure what to think of game 7, I'll be happy either way but if the Beans end up choking.....

:lmao duncan going out at the hands of WhataBlairger

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i heard that jalepeno burger or w/e it's called is pretty good

are they still running that promotion?

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Originally Posted by Ricky Davis

not sure what to think of game 7, I'll be happy either way but if the Beans end up choking.....

:lmao duncan going out at the hands of WhataBlairger

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:lol I mentioned this before the series started... if Dejuan sends Timmy into retirement... viability of suicide, etc

will blair be more hated in beanland than jason the JET terry if dees tings come to fruition? tbh

where are the moderates, the Giulianis if you will etc

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Originally Posted by m>s

will blair be more hated in beanland than jason the JET terry if dees tings come to fruition? tbh

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should be.

Blair is acting like a typical butthurt coon out there. Spurs gave him a lot, even covered some of his financial issues like stiffing a local jeweler. Yet he's acting like he's django unchained and of course the Mavs are feeding off of it, even the Nazi wants some of it.

Spurs just need to man up for a fucking game.

should have known better than to anger a grizzly blair imho. im surprised he hasn't hurt someone out there yet with a cheap shot. dude is out for fucking blood and it's so obvious.

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Originally Posted by m>s

will blair be more hated in beanland than jason the JET terry if dees tings come to fruition? tbh

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JET is a special kind of hate, tbh

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Originally Posted by m>s

will blair be more hated in beanland than jason the JET terry if dees tings come to fruition? tbh

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I'll be more mad at Pop tbh; guy has been severely outcoached all series (how the fuck does he think playing Beli and Errors at this point would help in any way?). All I can do is laugh at Blair, though if Tim does hang it up after this I wouldn't mind seeing Blair hit by a truck.

With the 8 year anniversary approaching, my wife and kids are finally starting the road to recovery after The Event That Shalt Not Be Named on 5-17-06

The Blair situation is tough to deal with at this point in our lives, but I still will never forget the time when Jason Terry did it to Michael Finley. My world was turned upside down. I reached for the phone. I didn't know where I was. Who I was. Everything was just in slow motion.

Just that morning, I remember me and my business colleague were about to close on a big sale, everything was looking great. Little did I know that my world would be changed forever later on that fateful day. When the blow was landed, my mouth froze and my face went numb. Who was behind this and why? As soon as I got my wits together I finally managed the strength to phone my kids. Seconds ticked away like hours. Finally....I heard their voice on the other end. My heart sank. They were alright. Seeing my wife rush in from the kitchen with a refill of guacamole and tortilla chips I embraced her with the biggest hug ever. From that moment on, I realized how limited our time was on this earth and to appreciate each passing moment as it might be our last. When the monster was suspended in game 6, I knew that God was on our side. The city rallied together and justice was served.

RIP to those affected, 5-17-06. Never Forget.

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Originally Posted by Ricky Davis

With the 8 year anniversary approaching, my wife and kids are finally starting the road to recovery after The Event That Shalt Not Be Named on 5-17-06

The Blair situation is tough to deal with at this point in our lives, but I still will never forget the time when Jason Terry did it to Michael Finley. My world was turned upside down. I reached for the phone. I didn't know where I was. Who I was. Everything was just in slow motion.

Just that morning, I remember me and my business colleague were about to close on a big sale, everything was looking great. Little did I know that my world would be changed forever later on that fateful day. When the blow was landed, my mouth froze and my face went numb. Who was behind this and why? As soon as I got my wits together I finally managed the strength to phone my kids. Seconds ticked away like hours. Finally....I heard their voice on the other end. My heart sank. They were alright. Seeing my wife rush in from the kitchen with a refill of guacamole and tortilla chips I embraced her with the biggest hug ever. From that moment on, I realized how limited our time was on this earth and to appreciate each passing moment as it might be our last. When the monster was suspended in game 6, I knew that God was on our side. The city rallied together and justice was served.

RIP to those affected, 5-17-06. Never Forget.

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Man I can't believe game 7. Anything can happen in one game. Could it be 2006 all over again?

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Originally Posted by mavsfan1000

Man I can't believe game 7. Anything can happen in one game. Could it be 2006 all over again?

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Whatever it is, good series Mavfan... don't forget to wine and dine Beli once this is over :lol

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Originally Posted by mavsfan1000

Man I can't believe game 7. Anything can happen in one game. Could it be 2006 all over again?

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I'd give y'all the edge at this point tbh. Spurs really haven't fared well in do-or-die situations over the years.

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Monta delivered for the Mavs except for that late-game brain fart that almost cost the Mavs the game. If he was gonna be that kind of dumb ass, he should have thrown the ball higher if he wanted to kill the time off.



:lmao :lmao what a horrible prediction

:lol Koon Bob Love

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lol koon bob love sucking that penis on the reg....... the cum juices are rotten yo brain mah nigga

Mavs are gonna have to scrap all 48 minutes Sunday to have a chance.

Mavs are built to win a Game 7 in any scenario tbh. I'm thinking Dirk, Carter, Marion, Harris, and Dalembert all have big games. Question is who on the Spurs can/will step up?

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Originally Posted by Chinook

You should have realized he was old after the WCSF last year. As I said, there's a reason why Pop took him out during the end of regulation in Game Six. Depending on Duncan's level of pride, I can see him retiring really soon. He's just literally not the same player he used to be anymore, and it's becoming harder and harder to hide.

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He has his moments, but yeah, he's having a hard time even boarding out there. I hope he still have one more big game in him.

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Originally Posted by Ricky Davis

With the 8 year anniversary approaching, my wife and kids are finally starting the road to recovery after The Event That Shalt Not Be Named on 5-17-06

The Blair situation is tough to deal with at this point in our lives, but I still will never forget the time when Jason Terry did it to Michael Finley. My world was turned upside down. I reached for the phone. I didn't know where I was. Who I was. Everything was just in slow motion.

Just that morning, I remember me and my business colleague were about to close on a big sale, everything was looking great. Little did I know that my world would be changed forever later on that fateful day. When the blow was landed, my mouth froze and my face went numb. Who was behind this and why? As soon as I got my wits together I finally managed the strength to phone my kids. Seconds ticked away like hours. Finally....I heard their voice on the other end. My heart sank. They were alright. Seeing my wife rush in from the kitchen with a refill of guacamole and tortilla chips I embraced her with the biggest hug ever. From that moment on, I realized how limited our time was on this earth and to appreciate each passing moment as it might be our last. When the monster was suspended in game 6, I knew that God was on our side. The city rallied together and justice was served.

RIP to those affected, 5-17-06. Never Forget.

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Pop is one of the best basketball minds of all time. We know that, the media knows that, players know that, but unfortunately, Pop knows that too, and that goes straight to his arrogant head. Tonight, along with game 6 of the Finals, are prime examples of how arrogant he is. Unfortunately, Pop doesn't trust his players anymore, he only trusts himself. He sees himself as the mastermind behind all of the success for SA, and therefor he overthinks constantly with the lineups that he uses. Someone needs to tell Pop that if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Tonight, Green was on fire, he shot great, looked good on offense, and he can shut Ellis down, and Ellis has been the key for the success Dallas has had this series. Also, while Duncan wasn't as good as he can be on defense, he still rebounded well and looked very good on offense. Finally, Splitter has been the best player on this team this series. Shocking, and weird, but its' true. His pick and roll defense was perfect and he was making his free throws, drawing fouls, and scoring. You could say that Dirk scored on him, but Dirk was making those shots over anyone tonight.

These three players played great. However, because Pop overthought and doesn't trust his players, these three did not have near as many minutes as they should've had, especially in the fourth quarter. Instead, Pop decided to run everything through Parker and Ginobili in the fourth quarter, and those players were awful tonight. Parker and Ginobili combined for 11-31, with Ginobili going 1-8 and Parker going 10-23. Green, Splitter, and Duncan were a combined 18-23 with Duncan going 7-9, Splitter going 4-7, and Green going for a perfect 7-7. Now I know Ginobili and Parker are to blame, Parker plays too much heroball, and Ginobili was just plain awful tonight with poor shot selection and constant dumb decision making. However, any coach should see when a player like Ginobili is having an off-night, and should defer to the player who has been shooting great, because, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Green, who was on fire, hardly saw the floor on the fourth quarter. Hell, Errors might have seen more playing time in the fourth quarter. Now who was the anchor for the Dallas run that gave them the win? Monta Ellis. And not surprisingly, his points came while Green was NOT guarding him. Everyone who has watched this series know how much Dallas relies on Ellis. But for some reason, Pop chose not to put the best defender on Ellis on the floor when it matters most, in the biggest game of the season. He chose instead to have Ginobili who Ellis constantly flew by and was no help to the team on offense. Like I said earlier, if it ain't broke don't fix it, but Pop doesn't trust his players, he only trusts himself. He thinks he has more control than his players, and that results in horrible rotations when the fact is, the hot players who have been playing the best should be in, especially for the crucial moments.

The same goes with Splitter, he played great, but got benched in favor of Errors and Diaw in the fourth quarter. We built a 7 point lead off of him with great ball movement and post play, but Pop had to try and be the amazing mastermind and overthink the situation, and like Green, sat him at a horrible time. Immediately that 7 point lead went away while Dallas built an 8 point lead that sealed the deal, and I can guarantee that run would not have happened and SA would've won if Pop kept the lineup as Parker-Green-Leonard-Duncan-Splitter for the final 7 minutes of the fourth quarter.

I'm not trying to completely discredit what Pop has done for SA. He's an amazing basketball mind, but ever since this arrogance has come from him, I just don't think he's an amazing coach like he used to be. He did prevent Duncan from getting a thumb ring.

:lol Pop trusts his player too much, if anything. That's why he would play Manu down the stretch even if Green was outplaying him. That's why he left Duncan in so long even though Ellis torched him. Once he trusts certain players, Pop will keep trusting them no matter what. The biggest counter-example is Duncan on big defensive situations, but that is a necessary adjustment, seeing as Duncan simply can't guard the PnR effectively anymore. It's hilarious that people think Duncan should have been in on these possessions. He was in for most of them, which is why Pop took him out for the rest of the game. Simply looking at Duncan's FG% and ignoring the damage he does to the Spurs' spacing and defense is misguided. He wasn't even a plus player in the fourth quarter.

Green, Leonard and Splitter should have played more. I agree that's on Pop for putting too much trust in Ginobili. Pop has pretty much misread his roster all year, which is why Green is on such a low rung while Beli and Mills stayed on high rungs. He wasted two tremendous games from his role-players by insisting on playing the players he trusted down the stretch as opposed to the players who were playing the best. This is nothing like Game Six of the Finals. The Spurs just got beat off two improbable rebounds that Duncan would have had no more chance of getting than anyone else. It's silly hindsight to blame Pop's "arrogance" for that.

no way mavs beat spurs at home in a game 7.

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Originally Posted by Venti Quattro

Monta delivered for the Mavs except for that late-game brain fart that almost cost the Mavs the game. If he was gonna be that kind of dumb ass, he should have thrown the ball higher if he wanted to kill the time off.



:lmao :lmao what a horrible prediction

:lol Koon Bob Love

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Brah were you here all night? Didn't go out to enjoy the night and some fine bitches?

Gotta get back to the real world at some point mayne.:toast