Nah it's pretty damn true!!
I'd guess that only about 10% of all foul calls are NOT disputed by the player called for the foul. And that includes every player on every team in the league. Any Spur fans that are under the illusion that their players don't complain most of the time are just not paying attention or are in denial. Duncan complains every friggin time. Josh Howard of Dallas complains every friggin time.
Dirk may be a 7 footer but he plays like a 2, especially in the paint. Howard's no bigger than Bowen. You better hope Pop doesn't sober up and return to the regular season lineup.
Dumbass mav fans.
It's part of the game to protest foul calls during the game, it's a psychological stimulation to the official. Now IF a coach or player complain about refs AFTER the game, then they're crybabies (for example Avery Johnson)
Well than I can protest all the foul calls in game 1. I don't think the refs could make a 20 point difference in the game either. Dallas was just wired up for this game thanks to Devin Harris.Dumbass mav fans.
It's part of the game to protest foul calls during the game, it's a psychological stimulation to the official. Now IF a coach or player complain about refs AFTER the game, then they're crybabies (for example Avery Johnson)
Same with coaches, sport. They're doing the same thing as the players are trying to do. Pop doesn't resort to it, and I give him props for that but most coaches do and it's like you said for players "a psychological stimulation to the officials".Dumbass mav fans.
It's part of the game to protest foul calls during the game, it's a psychological stimulation to the official. Now IF a coach or player complain about refs AFTER the game, then they're crybabies (for example Avery Johnson)
If Bowen moves over to Dirk, that would mean either Duncan or Horry will have to come out to get Dirk on the perimeter. Not a good solution.
There is no good solution for the spurs. If the spurs had another speedy point guard that would be the solution. They could move Parker to the 2, Ginobili to 3, and Bowen to the 4 which is similar to Phoenix except that Bowen can't rebound like Marion. The spurs might as well keep Horry in the lineup.
I dont think any one match up is the problem at this point. I think the fact that noone on the Spurs could stay in front of their man last night was the problem. The Mavericks attacked un deterred over and over. It is time to take the same approach to the Mavs other teams take to us. Put them on the butts a few times. If you are going to foul, foul hard. Force them to make outside shots.
Pop need do nothing more than examine what teams have used succesfully against us and employ that on the Mavericks.
In the long run there should no longer be a question of this team needing to get younger and more athletic. It is a must in the off season.
The mavs are more athletic than the spurs. It's hard to guard against athleticism. With Terry at point guard they are about equal but with Harris in addition I think the mavs are now more athletic.
Whatever the Spurs did with Sacremento it doesn't apply here, the Kings don't play defense, so you just throw that comparison out the window.
Funny how all the Mavs fans said the Spurs were going to have the same trouble with the Mavs that they are with the Kings yet we were labeled homers and basketball idiots. We went on to say those problems would be further amplified because the Mavs play defense and again we were labeled basketball idiots.........
Guess what's happening as we speak in this series?
Actually the problems the Spurs had with the Kings are completely different than the issues with the Mavericks.
The Kings had too much size for us at the two and three and could take us to the post all day. The Mavericks are too athletic for us at the 2,3 and 4 and are able to essentially run right around defender (in game two at least).
Fixing the lack of post defense we had against Sac and then having to turn around and fix the match up issues in this series is a catastrophic sized task and if Pop pulls it off AJ should hand over the Coach of the year award.
If the spurs find a way to win this series despite the mismatches at the positions 1-4 than Popovich should get it. At the 1-2 San Antonio can pick their poison between Terry and Harris and at the 3-4 San Antonio can pick their poison between Nowitzki and Howard. The matchups along with the speed of the game don't benefit the spurs.
You win one game and it's matchup problems? Hokay... idiot Mav fan #20847356
Um...it IS matchup problems. Initially created by inserting Harris into the starting lineup alongside Terry.
Starters:
Parker
Finley
Bowen
Duncan
Nazr
Bench: Ginobili & Horry (for sparks and energy)
Harris will most likely not have another great game like that, but I would put Parker or Finley on him (yes I know mavsfan1000, he will beat both of them off the dribble and score a career high 30) Bowen goes on Howard, which I think is good. Duncan on Nowitzki, Nazr on Diop. Let Dirk go off-give him 40, even 50. Just shut down all the other players.
I would like to Finley guard either Terry or Harris. That would be entertaining.
Harris is not going to average 20ppg in this series, and Howard will not consistently score like that. Spurs will make adjustments and make sure the control the game. Talk to me about matchup problems if they have similar lines in game 3 and 4.Um...it IS matchup problems. Initially created by inserting Harris into the starting lineup alongside Terry.
Harris:
Show hard and stay attentive when the Spurs switch. Harris became the head of the snake in Game 2.
Howard:
Put a body on him and a butt into him to limit 2nd chances.
After all of this, who guards Terry...Manu? Manu is a good defender but I don't think he guards Terry as well as Parker does. I know Manu was a bit banged up last night, but the times that he had to cover Terry, well, he looked a step too slow. Terry is faster than Manu but not Parker.
That's the same thing u guys said about Stack...hmm! Harris may not have another 20 pt game but I say he'll avg abot 15 and 5 here on out. His penetration will draw fouls too.
What makes you think Howard won't score like that consistently?
In the playoffs he's averaged 18 and 7 on %47 shooting, I'd be willing to bet he's going to score 20 on you guys pretty consistantly.
well for one horry was guarding him LOL lmao
Pop actually starts a center instead of Horry. TD at his natural 4 spot. Bruce at 3, Manu at 2, TP at 1. Dirk has to actually guard a big. Good luck doing that without seeing foul trouble. Bruce on Howard will cool him off. A rested Manu and TP with two bigs behind them will make life a little harder for Harris and Terry on both ends of the floor. Yes, Dirk will get some better looks, but life for Howard, Harris, Terry et al will be a little rougher, especially if they try to venture into the paint. That's the obvious adjustment Pop will make in Game 3. Another will be to post up whatever point guard is on Manu. Spurs will have bigs setting picks instead of light ass wings. The Spurs are going to be a much tougher defensive cover for the Mavs in Game 3 and will play much tougher defense. That is, if Pop sobers up and goes with an actual center up front.
Last edited by A-Train; 05-10-2006 at 11:09 PM.
Bruce Bowen? When Pop tosses out his pussy small ball in Game 3 I'm gonna LMAO at Howard's line of 9 and 2. He won't get 20ppg on Bowen. He's not Kobe.
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