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you sure you wanna do this? it's gonna get bumped you know.
Split the first 2 in LA, win the next 2 in Dallas, and then close it out in game 6.
you sure you wanna do this? it's gonna get bumped you know.
u mad
You already picked the Lakers to come out of the West.Split the first 2 in LA, win the next 2 in Dallas, and then close it out in game 6.
No take-backs.
It's happening...
Get on AIM dawg!
If the Mavs pull this off, it would have to be the biggest series win in the history of the franchise. I would just like to see the Mavs get at least a game. I don't want Stern's team and his favorite rapist sweeping the Mavs.
Chuck just took the Mavs in 6 against the Lakers in an upset....
This thing's going at least 6. I could seriously (shtick aside) see the Mavs taking this. They've got the hard-nosed defenders in Stevenson and Brewer to cause Kobe problems. Tyson could neutralize 'Drew (more or less (and you've always got 2 other bigs if you need 12 more fouls)). And you've got Marion's length and quickness/athleticism to give Odom problems. You hafta give the edge to the Mavs when it comes to starting PG's and if Dirk doesn't mind bodying up Pau on D (and can stay outta foul trouble), Dirk should have his way w/ Gasol on the offensive end.
I think Terry's gonna be the X-factor here. If he can keep hitting shots at the clip he currently is, LA's in trouble.
Mavs in 6.
Brewer on Kobe would be the absolute worst move Carlisle could make.
Drew shot 70% against the Mavs this season and is playing the best ball of his career. Tyson will be in constant foul trouble and Haywd, well.
Odom/Gasol will basically cancel out anything Dirk does, as the German will actually have to defend the paint this series.
Looks like we're a lock to win now...
He picked the Grizzlies to beat the Spurs.
Obviously, Stevenson gets the nod, first and foremost. Again, I'd lump Brewer into the "at worst, an extra body and 6 fouls to use against him" category; though, you don't necessarily wanna keep sending Kobe to the stripe. I'm also curious as to the condition of Roddy in this series. Not that he'd necessarily be a difference maker, but providing a few spot minutes here and there wouldn't be the WORST thing...especially at home.
You've also got Ian and Cardinal. Not at all comparing their talent or skill-level, but they're more big bodies to throw at him, put him off balance, and deliver some actual playoff fouls that DAL is not afraid to dole out. Wish I could say the same for SA...Drew shot 70% against the Mavs this season and is playing the best ball of his career. Tyson will be in constant foul trouble and Hayw
Dirk can cancel out anything Pau provides offensively. And Dirk's banging inside in the POR series bodes well for the 2nd round. He didn't necessarily stray away from contact. In fact, he actually welcomed it repeatedly in aggressive drives to the hole. It was startling, but impressive.Odom/Gasol will basically cancel out anything Dirk does, as the German will actually have to defend the paint this series.
Again, I think Marion has enough to bother Odom, if not shut him down completely. Marion's obviously gonna hafta take his game up another few notches, but I'd be surprised if Odom simply ran roughshod over him.
It should be a fun series either way, but I still hold true to my pick.
I forgot to account for Artest. Who would he be on (typically)? Marion? At least in the starting lineup?
Has not happened yet, and he picked a million teams to upset the SPURS during their runs, including Mavs last year and Nets in 03 to be honest! More than that also! I guess his word is gold now
Beaubois could be a factor for short stretches off the bench because the Lakers defense on quick waterbug point guards is awful.
That's going to be a big (no pun intended) problem for the Mavs imo because Haywood is lost.Brewer on Kobe would be the absolute worst move Carlisle could make.
Drew shot 70% against the Mavs this season and is playing the best ball of his career. Tyson will be in constant foul trouble and Hayw
Odom/Gasol will basically cancel out anything Dirk does, as the German will actually have to defend the paint this series.
He was a Spur nut hugger for years. He picked them numerous times over the years. Plus, when he picked the Nets he said he was picking with his heart not his head.Has not happened yet, and he picked a million teams to upset the SPURS during their runs, including Mavs last year and Nets in 03 to be honest! More than that also! I guess his word is gold now
Should have picked with his head alot more then lol! Yes he loved GINOOOOOOOBILIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII and the Spurs for years, I know that! I still respect him there.
tbh, should the Mavs win, would you call it an upset?
Kobe will eat Stevenson alive in a playoff series. I doubt he gets crunch time minutes. Marion is their best bet and betting against Kobe when it comes to raping the out of Dallas is for suckers.
LMA is a farcry from Pau/Odom. They'll be working the paint all series. The only time LMA isn't shooting a jumper is when he does that running, wannabe skyhook. Odom has had some HUGE defensive games against Dirk in the past. Obviously if Dirk is hot nobody is stopping him but Odom can force the issue on the other end through transition. Maybe Pau will get tired looking like a and abuse Dirk every which way on the block. Just like he has on the past. Dirk can not defend Pau Gasol on the block.
He picked the Spurs before the playoffs in 2003 and stayed with them until he changed at the last minute before the Finals. He also picked them in 2005 and 2007 iirc.
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