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Memphis 112 vs Dallas 92 see good teams some nights lose to lesser teams
We gave them props a few years ago when they started 14-0 or some . Then, you know, the playoffs started....
Memphis 112 vs Dallas 92 see good teams some nights lose to lesser teams
regular season is to get better.
Spurs vs. Mavs, Western Conference Finals...it's Destiny.
60% shooting for memphis tonight great d by the mavs
Shut the duck up.
For those arguing about the Dallas vs Spurs 2003 WCF, Dallas played the Spurs tougher without Dirk. Small ball was killing the Spurs, even Walt Williams was performing
Now this is a stupid comment. Dallas would've had a chance to win the series if Dirk was healthy. They are good without Dirk but great with him.For those arguing about the Dallas vs Spurs 2003 WCF, Dallas played the Spurs tougher without Dirk. Small ball was killing the Spurs, even Walt Williams was performing
Use common sense and understand that was a post towards the Dallas Mavericks. Or make a note of it.
I'm sure you would feel defensive enough to reply like that, but understand the point first. Besides, San Antonio has been a playoff team before 99', more so than the Mavs. You wanna compare history now or just a lesson?
And yes, winning a le gives you bragging rights to talk it up. You wouldn't know, or have seen that with other teams before?
Don't be so defensive and understand that winning a le doesn't just mean you can talk . If talking is what we're calling it.
When does a team become great? Explain what must be done first.
Well great could be beating the spurs. Dirk was a tough matchup for the spurs.
I doubt it. They played one good half against the Spurs with Dirk (the second half of game 1). They were down double digits on their homecourt in game 3 when he went down. After he got hurt Nelson was forced to put Najera in at the 4, and he made Duncan's life . Anytime Dirk was in the game it was a guaranteed 2 for Duncan.
Duncan's stats:
Games 1-3:
36 PPG
61.7% shooting
15.3 free throws attempted per game
Games 4-6:
25 PPG
51% shooting
7.67 free throws attempted per game
Najera forced the ball out of Duncan's hands, and the team had to rely on Parker and Stephen Jackson to carry a lot of the load the final three games. They weren't forced to foul as much to make up for Dirk's defensive inadeqacies. They had more than enough offense with Nash, Fin, and Van Exel, and having a hard-nosed defensive big like Najera in to guard Duncan made them world's tougher.
I thought Dirk would be guarding Bowen or Robinson. What was Nellie thinking? Stupid coach.
Before you call me stupid, perhaps you should of thought about what was happening before Dirk went down, and then after. Baseline do ented it well above.Now this is a stupid comment. Dallas would've had a chance to win the series if Dirk was healthy. They are good without Dirk but great with him.
The Spurs of 1998-2003 always seemed to struggle against smaller teams with good shooter. Milwaukee used to fix us up with Cassell, Allen, Robinson. Various Phoenix and Seattle outfits over the years, and the Mavs without Dirk.
When Dirk went down, it was as if Dallas thought, " , we aren't expected to win this or even stay close, let's let our hearts take over and hustle, jack up shots and play with more energy" and that's exactly what they did.
Nash, Finley, Van Exel and Lafrentz along with Najera were often on the court at the same time, and 4 out of those 5 were deadly 3pt shooters. Bell got a few more minutes, helping more defensively than Dirk ever could. Walt Williams had a few moments with his outside shooting and the rotation was enough to give the Spurs somewhat inexperienced backcourt (2nd year Parker, Rookie Ginobili and young Speedy and Buckets) fits defensively.
If not for Stephen Jackson and Steve Kerr both turning into Reggie Miller during the 2nd half of Game 6, Dallas may have been coming back to the SBC, a place they had won twice already during the series, to play a Game 7. It would of also meant they were 2-1 against the Spurs without Dirk during the series.
Dallas were tougher without Dirk for the Spurs, than they were with him. Not so stupid, actually.
That's an interesting theory but Dallas playing well had nothing to do with Dirk being out. If anything Dirk could've added more to that hot shooting and the spurs couldn't do anything about it. Dirk is Dallas's best player and without them they are lucky to do as well as they did. That's why I thought Dallas could've beaten San Antonio. The other players got hot and that could've turned the series around.
You don't understand.
All the offensive fluidity and problems they caused the Spurs stems back to being able to do something defensively. Baseline pointed how having Dirk on the floor hurt the Mavs defensively against Duncan, and it even extends further than that. Dirk did nothing to scare the guards away from driving at the hoop, where as having both Najera and Lafrentz out there is a little more intimidating, because Najera will put your ass on the ground (not to mention he is a solid defender even when not playing dirty) and Lafrentz was a fantastic helpside defender. Not having Dirk out there means better defense, less fouls because teamates don't have to recover from his mistakes and foul when put in awkward positions because of Dirk's inept D which means a faster flowing game which Dallas was killing the Spurs at. Transition baskets, jacked up 3's, Pick N Rolls on mismatches etc.
Duncan was having a Hakeem-like series until Dirk went down, and from then on he simply had a fantastic series. That was key in getting Dallas back in the series. I remember around the time many Mav's fans were agreeing.
The others players chances of getting hot would have been less had Dirk been there attempting his 15-20 shots per game. Not to mention the defensive problems that go along with having Dirk out there. (which aren't so great now, Dirk is merely a below average defender, rather than being ing terrible).That's why I thought Dallas could've beaten San Antonio. The other players got hot and that could've turned the series around.
I thought Dirk would be guarding Bowen or Robinson. What was Nellie thinking? Stupid coach.
big deal. this is the mavs every year: great regular season and then wilt away during the playoffs. nothing's going to change this year. it's still the spurs' championship to lose.
The Mavs got more production from the 4 spot when Dirk was out in 2003, on both ends of the floor.
In the first game you losers had to shot 52 freethrows or some stupid like that. And you only missed one time.
The worst reffed game ever. Even David Stern was pissed out at his own officials.
But even then you only won by 3.
The next game we won by 13.
The following game we won by 13.
Why do you think they got hot? Because they were able to run and gun faster and better. They also got more shots.The other players got hot and that could've turned the series around.
Well Dallas could've put Dirk at small forward and still keep Lafrentz and Najera out there. A lineup of Lafrentz, Najera, Nowitzki, Finley, and Nash would fit against the spurs. Anyways this years team is better in athleticism, defense, slashing, and depth. Stackhouse hasn't even played a game this year and Dallas is 9-3. Dallas is better with Dirk than without.
You forgot to mention, Dallas "stole" game 1, the only game they won with Dirk, by making something like 49 of 50 FT's. Without the gift from the Zebras, big D and Dirk are swept.
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