Is GM3 a must win?

[Slinkyman]

when's the last time the spurs were down in a playoff series 1-2 or 1-3? just wondering b/c i can't remember how long it's been but my feeling is that the spurs always respond, much like the pistons do, with their backs against the wall which is why it's gonna take 7 games to beat us if dallas can do that. The only must win game is an elimination game which won't be game 3.

[Fabbs]

Gm 3 is not a must win.

Game 4 will be a must win for whomever loses Gm 3.

It is "must earn your money" time for Finley.

[Trainwreck2100]

It is "must earn your money" time for Finley.

That's a bad time, we don't want that time

[Trainwreck2100]

True, Game 3 is ther for the Spurs to take, if they fail....be preparing your fishing rods..

so now it's "if" they fail

[4001 STEREO SPUR]

More than likely they will fail.

So now it's more than likely....


I thought it was

Make no mistake, The Dallas Mavericks are going to the Western Conference Finals and will win this seriers in 5 games, 6 max.

The Spurs don't have the firepower to combat with the Mavs, we are very tough at home and usually blow out visiting teams, your best chance to win a Game is game 5 but you will be down 3-2 when when you go back to Dallas (if that happens)...

Mavs in 5

Prepare your fishing rods...

BTW my prediction for Game 3

Spurs 89
Mavericks 110

The closer to game day, the more Mav fan is worried.

[Trainwreck2100]

More than likely they will fail.

[Fabbs]

LOL The Money Cuban is paying him?

or the peanuts he's getting playing for the Spurs?

He better not "earn" the money Cuban is giving him.

[carina_gino20]

technically no, but i still believe every game is a must win.

[himat]

The Pistons fell down 2-1 against Maimi and Indy last season, but still won the series. It would be a good win, but it's not a must win.

[td4mvp21]

If we lose, we can still win it.

[sa_butta]

If you asked me every game is a must win. But stats show that 75% of the teams that win game 3 go on to win the series. So you be the judge.

[RON ARTEST]

If you asked me every game is a must win. But stats show that 75% of the teams that win game 3 go on to win the series. So you be the judge.

the kings won game 3. where the did that get them?

[sa_butta]

the kings won game 3. where the did that get them?

A trip to the Lake.
Spurs beat the odds, Dallas is a much tougher team.

[Fabbs]

And let me tell you the Spurs are not known for coming back when trailing a series.

Mavs and Suns DO come back to win series after trailing..

Let's not forget last year when the Mavs were down 0-2 to the Rockets, came back and won it in 7 games.

Against the genius that is Jeff Van Gundy? Wow!
It will be tough for Spurs to come back from 1-2. Hardly impossible.
Time for Pop to step up. Either get O & D production from Finley and Beno/VanX or get them off the court. Barry at backup pt seems the best move. Expierementation time is over.

[A-Train]

But the Spurs are not the Pistons or the Suns who came back from a 1-3 deficit.

I've seen some fairly stupid Mav Fan statements but this one takes first prize.

[DampierAmGod]

Uh, every playoff game is a must win.

[DampierAmGod]

Who is going to forget when the Mavs were down 0-3 to the Blazers a few years ago, came back and won the Series..!

C'mon...weak come back

Uh, Dallas was UP 3-0 on the Blazers a few years ago and the Blazers came back and forced a game 7. Dallas was down 0-2 to the Jazz like 4-5 years ago when the first round was still a best of 5 and they came back to win the series 3-2.

[A-Train]

Finally, Mav Fan's big brother shows up.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

I think ESPN said last night during the Clippers game that the winner of GM3 when the series is tied 1-1, wins 74% of the time


Spurs will this