Game 6 X Factor

[whottt]

2 years ago, I would have been all over Van Exel in this spot. I found myself thinking back 11 years to a Game 5 in San Antonio in the Second Round, when Nick "the Quick" single-handedly carried his Lakers into a Game 6 with a monsterous shots against the Spurs, sinking a dagger to send the game to OT and another to win it in OT.

I think it's pretty clear now: that Nick has long since left the building.

The thing is...Nick was never a high PCT shooter, he was very much cut from the AI cloth of needing about 20 shots to get hot...he doesn't get those anymore. And with the way he's been picking up stupid fouls and T's....Yeah, he has long since left the building.

[SA210]

Game 6 X Factor

Bennett Salvitore

[Steve Javie]

GIVE ME RADOSLAV OR GIVE ME DEATH!!

[MFFL]

The X Factor for the Mavs:

[Trifecta]

I would love the story book version where "Fin-dog" steps up and sinks his old team.

I'm calling it now -- Fin-dawg WILL hit a big 3 down the stretch (within 2 min) to keep the Spurs in the lead and on to victory!!!

(I would, however, settle for more than a 1 pt win in game 6 -- my nerves are shot!!!!)

[SAGambler]

Bruce did not take one shot last night.. I think it's about time for him to come up with 4 or 5 big threes out of the corner....

Dallas may slack off of him, since it seems the Spurs aren't interested in him shooting.. Maybe use that man to help double team, and leave Bruce wide open..

[FromWayDowntown]

(I would, however, settle for more than a 1 pt win in game 6 -- my nerves are shot!!!!)

I'd take a one point win. I'd take a 1/10th of a point win if the NBA allowed it.

[conneaut615]

If last night's thunderous dunk is any indication of his current state of mind, the Game 6 "X" factor who is not TD, TP or MG will be Finley.

[FromWayDowntown]

The thing is...Nick was never a high PCT shooter, he was very much cut from the AI cloth of needing about 20 shots to get hot...he doesn't get those anymore. And with the way he's been picking up stupid fouls and T's....Yeah, he has long since left the building.

No doubt. It's still another reason to think that it won't be NVE. It would be great to see him have the confidence to rise up and drain a 3 or even a couple, but I'm not holding my breath until that happens.

I'd be quite content if the Spurs are in position to have an x-factor. I don't care who it is -- there are plenty of possibilities and any number of factors could dictate who that x-factor might be.

A guess: Horry.

[sa_butta]

Im pulling for Barry to silence the critics.

[DuncanInYourFace]

Michael Finley for the win!

I'm hoping Horry will step up, but I saw a picture of his game on the side of a milk carton. It was on there with Rasho, Nazr and NVE's game. It's like Space Jam. THE ALIENS STOLE THEIR GAME.

[Bruno]

NVE will score at least 10 points.

[gameFACE]

Tie: Horry and Van X

[ploto]

Brent Barry- ala Steve Kerr.

He was actually having a nice game last night before all the phantom foul calls. He is a better rebounder, too, than people realize.

[Willinsa]

We have not seen a big shot yet from big shot Bob, I think Horry will be an x-factor.
I also see Finley wanting to stick it to that Cuban.

[Supergirl]

X-factor HAS to be someone from the so-called deep bench the SPurs have.

I'd say Horry, except he appears to have disappeared offensively this series, and I don't know why. But games like this are his thing.

Barry - maybe. NVE - I don't trust his decisionmaking, but if he's got a hot hand then I say play him. Maybe Bowen, who after not even attempting a shot last night, should be due for a 15 point game.

[abelle23]

i think itll be manu horry and brent

[spurs_666]

It will be Josh Howard. He will score more than 20 points in game 6. Whenever Josh scores 20 or more in a game, the Mavs win, Na Mean?

[GrandeDavid]

Michael Finley AND Robert Horry. Horry finally gets off a couple of good three point shots.

[Sway]

Mike Finley! He hit some big shots in the last 2 games. If he brings it like he did during that dunk he could easily get 20pts.

[Mr. Body]

I'd love for this to be forever known as "The Nick Van Exel Game."

But that's probably the first and last time we'll ever hear that phrase.

[FromWayDowntown]

David Stern/Stu Jackson

[xamila rey]

I think Manu can be the X FACTOR

and I expect Finley play even better than on wednesday.
Lets see what happen...
i am so exited

[spurschick]

I think Manu will have a huge Game 6, but beyond our big offensive* three, I'm going to say that Finley will be the X Factor.






* Most refer to Tim, Tony and Manu as our "big three", but without Bowen on defense, we would be nowhere. Therefore, I must refer to them as the "big offensive three".

[Ginofan]

NVE is gonna hit a couple early 3's.

YOU CAN BOOK THAT!