Mavs vs Heat NBA Finals game 1

[ElNono]

[davethedope]

All I'm saying is if the Mavs can keep the Heat, minus the big three, from scoring 20 pts, they'll be okay.

[ElNono]

[DPG21920]

I agree with Stretch about that. People (myself included) pick against the Mavs because not only is their superstar unconventional, but so is their style of play. Because of that, you undervalue how good they are at what they do this year.

Mavs are a jump shooting team, but they don't settle for jump shots off of isolation plays. They move the ball very well around the perimeter and get very good looks. They have great shooters and for them, it is a high percentage shot most of the time.

I don't think they will beat the Heat, but they are not the "it's bad to settle for jumpers" team like Stretch alluded to.

[HeatChamps]

Who on the Mavs team is going to guard Wade and James? It's a field day for the Heat.

[lefty]

Let's see how the Heat will defend a team that has more offensive firepower than Chicago, Boston and Philly combined

[DPG21920]

Let's see if those Terry/Peja 3's are as easy to get off with Wade/Lebron's perimeter defense. Something has to give.

[davethedope]

Heat aren't that good on defense

[HeatChamps]

Let's see if those Terry/Peja 3's are as easy to get off with Wade/Lebron's perimeter defense. Something has to give.

Ouch. Total mismatches on both sides. Terrible matchup for the Mavs.

[lefty]

Barkley on NBA TV pre-game


Yes !

[4>0rings]

Barkley on NBA TV pre-game


Yes !

[Cry Havoc]

goodness, some people see the word "jumpshot" and instantly think thats a bad thing, which is bull (something we expect on a regular basis from a dumb like Cry Havoc).

You're depending on Jason Terry and JJ Barea to beat teams in the playoffs. I'm going to laugh when JJ averages about 4 points per game this series.

[DPG21920]

CH, the Mavs have beaten everyone in the playoffs with those guys up until this point.

[pass1st]

If Heat don't win both at home this will be interesting.

[jag]

[lefty]

Lets do this

[TampaDude]

This is gonna be an EPIC series!

LET'S GET IT ON!!!!!

[Cry Havoc]

CH, the Mavs have beaten everyone in the playoffs with those guys up until this point.

That's typically how teams get to the finals, last I checked. I'm just curious how they plan to score in this series against the Miami defense.

[Cry Havoc]

If Heat don't win both at home this will be interesting.

Meh, I could see the first 4 games being 1-1-1-1. Both teams can get red hot from the field.

[jag]

Magic Johnson's take on this series: "Whoever wins the scoring battle is going to take this series!"

[Ghazi]

Let's see if those Terry/Peja 3's are as easy to get off with Wade/Lebron's perimeter defense. Something has to give.

Heat are allowing 39% from the arc this postseason

DPG

WRONG
BOUT
DEM
MF'N
MAVS

[symple19]

I'm actually excited about this finals matchup, first time since 07'.

Hope Dallas can get it done and Lebron breaks his face open

[TampaDude]

My series prediction: HMMHMM

Mavs in 6.

[DPG21920]

You're depending on Jason Terry and JJ Barea to beat teams in the playoffs. I'm going to laugh when JJ averages about 4 points per game this series.

That's typically how teams get to the finals, last I checked. I'm just curious how they plan to score in this series against the Miami defense.

So why say this

[Giuseppe]

I'm as nervous as a at a weiner roast.