Game 3: Dallas is extremely impressive

[Mavs<Spurs]

Although the Mavs beat us and the Pistons didn't make the Finals this year,

the Spurs and the Pistons are still my two favorite teams.

A mark of integrity is the ability to admit the truth even when it is against you.

That's all that I have done here.

Don't have to go out too much on a limb to predict a Dallas win and a big night for Dirk in game 4.

I do not see another miracle coming, but to even have the slightest chance of winning the Finals (and this just isn't going to happen), Miami absolutely must win games 4 and 5.

And even if they do that (and I can't see that happening), in most of games 1 and 2 (especially game 2), Dallas looked much, much better. So, Dallas is still likely to win both games 6 and 7 in Dallas (and it won't get that far).
Remember that Dallas won both games in their place by 10 and had a 13 point lead in the fourth in game 3 in Miami.

Nevertheless, go Heat. Delay the inevitable!!!

go heat.

[leemajors]

i actually thought walker did a pretty good job of getting to the rim in game 3. he has always been much more effective that way, and can score on anyone when he does it. but he can't keep himself from chucking.

[LEONARD]

i actually thought walker did a pretty good job of getting to the rim in game 3. he has always been much more effective that way, and can score on anyone when he does it. but he can't keep himself from chucking.

When he does drive he usually ends up throwing up a wild shot that never had a chance...

He's championship KRYPTONITE...

[Islymore]

... Walker just rattles my nerves... He thinks he's a 90% shooter... And when he has a bad night, it's just bc the ball didnt fall the right way... I dunno. He got on my nerves as a Mavs... Some ppl just need to know when their time is growin thin... and his was a while ago...

Anyway - I have to agree in this series Dallas is the better team, the only thing that overly concerns me in Miami is rebounding and that's really about it. At any moment, the Mavs could turn their defense on and shut out Miami or at any moment they could turn their offense up and crush Miami... Or *my personal fav* they could do both...

Anyway - again, I fail to believe DWade will have another stellar night, not like he had. He might have a few more good games, but not stellar - not 40 + pts. (Not if I had a say) But I gotta agree with someone who posted before - I think the kid is great but can he decide if he wants to be healthy/sick, injured/well... ? Bc Im sick of how heroic he is playing injured/sick seems like every game since the post season started. Really now.

[Mavs<Spurs]

Thanks for the props. It is our time not only to win it this year, but it is our time to begin a long 4-6 year DYNASTY!! I am glad you are starting to realize that . The more you accept the truth the less painful it is

Don't get ahead of yourselves. Mavs have a good chance to win the Finals despite being slaughtered in game 4 which tied the series.

4-6 year dynasty talk is a little premature when at this point you don't have a single championship.

A dynasty takes place when you are much, much better than the rest of the league.
Dallas won in 7 against the Spurs despite being down by 3 with 30 seconds left in the game. They were handed 2 games by the refs and had a much easier schedule (facing a Memphis team that has yet to win a single playoff game ever and Sacramento was a much tougher opponent than Memphis).

Clearly, Spurs and Mavs are pretty evenly matched teams. Remember it is more difficult to repeat after winning it all than it is to win it all the first time.
Since you all have yet to win a championship, you will have to accept our word on that one.

If Miami wins game 5, it is very possible for Miami to win the series, leaving you with an empty trophy case.

I have tried to give you guys some credit, but when you overreach like that the basketball gods have a way of handing out a beat down.

Spurs 3 championships, Mavs 0 (might possibly become 1 - although game 4 Dallas certainly did not look like a dynasty).

I certainly do not want to contribute to any delusions of grandeur that you have. Since you do not have the humility, the wisdom and/or a realistic perspective of the Mavs, I will make a point of not posting anything that will lead you down this wrong path.

[Mr. Body]

Clearly, Spurs and Mavs are pretty evenly matched teams. Remember it is more difficult to repeat after winning it all than it is to win it all the first time.
Since you all have yet to win a championship, you will have to accept our word on that one.

I kinda wonder how Dallas will take everyone gunning for them next year, if they win.

One, it's more likely that Terry is gone. Someone will overpay him for the championship experience, above what he'd normally get, and he'd have less reason to stay.

Two, Cuban will have to ditch the persecution act and find some other schtick. Fans around the league could get sick of him pretty fast.

But the biggest thing is - everyone will throw their best at them. I don't see the Mavs hitting 60 wins next year.

[Mavs<Spurs]

I kinda wonder how Dallas will take everyone gunning for them next year, if they win.

One, it's more likely that Terry is gone. Someone will overpay him for the championship experience, above what he'd normally get, and he'd have less reason to stay.

Two, Cuban will have to ditch the persecution act and find some other schtick. Fans around the league could get sick of him pretty fast.

But the biggest thing is - everyone will throw their best at them. I don't see the Mavs hitting 60 wins next year.

Exactly. Like your name says, let's look at their body of work. It doesn't consist of nearly enough to justify this kind of arrogance and pretentiousness!

Without Terry and with a bulls eye on their back, I agree that Dallas won't win 60 games next year.

Also, I would say that Spurs are going to want to take their revenge. With some appropriate adjustments in our personnel, we have a good chance to do that.