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Well, they say be careful what you wish for, in the case of the Hornets. They're not the same team that Dallas beat like 26 straight times.
I would laugh my ass off if Dallas beat New Orleans in the first round.
I don't think they could beat L.A though.
Well, they say be careful what you wish for, in the case of the Hornets. They're not the same team that Dallas beat like 26 straight times.
We'll know on Wed. how the Mavs would do against NOH in that matchup. My gut tells me the Mavs would beat NOH in a 7 gamer, but with Dirk being such a wildcard you never know.
Yeah but the Mavs know what playoff intensity is like, as a whole team. The Hornets have literally 2 or 3 guys on that entire team that have played in the playoffs. And you know Peja is a choker so there goes their number 1 three point threat. I could definitely see the Mavs upsetting the Hornets. The Mavs would have a field day with their porous defense.
If Dirk is healthy, 2006 is more of the norm as opposed to 2007. If the Hornets are locked in at #2, then my guess is the starters see a little bit of time but not much. What kind of message do you send to your team that you have to play balls out to avoid the Mavericks? Shouldnt the message Scott should be sending to his young team is that they're pretty ing good and it doesnt matter whether they play Denver or Dallas, they'll TCB?
Great point and I dont think he is the kind of coach that would tell his team make sure you beat the Mavs so we dont have to play him...I highly doubt he will stretch his starters on wednesday
I think I'd rather play New Orleans, then San Antonio, but I really hope we don't play the Lakers first round because that would be suicide. Even if we win, we will be worn out in the 2nd round in a stacked Western Conference.
I don't think Scott would be that dumb to go all out on a game to determine who they play. If someone got hurt, he would be ran out of town, justifiably so. N.O plays their starters in the first quarter and gives them the rest of the game off, if he even plays them all. Its the wise thing to do!
Mavs are a more dangerous team than the Nuggets and have a better (albeit outside) chance of upsetting the Lakers, but if I were a Lakers fan I'm not sure who I would want my team to play in the first round. The Nuggets are a much more physical team in the post than the Mavs, especially if Nene comes back, and even though LA should win a series against Denver in 5 or 6 games, they will have the bruises to show for it.
No it depends on how bad the Hornets would want to play either the Mavs or the Nuggets. If I'm Scott, I try to beat the Mavs just so I can make sure I get the Nuggets.
Why would the hornets fear the mavs? They've beaten them 2 out of 3 this season just like they have the Nuggets. I think they have confidence that they could beat them again. I would! If they clinch tonight, i would be willing to bet that they rest their players. Paul is tired and might not even play that last game. IMO
Btw, the Lakers want the best record, who they play is no concern to them. Bring it!
The Lakers look the most motivated, that's for sure. I wouldn't expect any less with Jackson as their coach.
The Hornets will do everything they can do to win against Dallas tommorrow night. That way If Denver wins against Memphis, Hornets play Nuggets in first round. Better match up for Hornets or any team in West.
The Mavericks rested there players against GS last year so that they could play GS in 1st round and everyone knows what happen then. If Hornets and mavericks meet in 1st round that could mean 8 straight games against one team. Oh yea.(sarcastic)
Mavs will lose to whoever they play. As long as Jason Kidd is their starter, they will lose.
Hi Bulls fan.Mavs will lose to whoever they play. As long as Jason Kidd is their starter, they will lose.
I don't see the Hornets resting their starters
I stopped rooting for the bulls after Jordan left. I'm a mavs fans now.
I think its still possible the Hornets can drop to the third seed if they lose enough.
No, you're a Devin Harris fan, just like you were a Michael Jordan fan.I stopped rooting for the bulls after Jordan left. I'm a mavs fans now.
Those against the Kidd trade don't want to acknowledge that Dirk's play has shot up, way up, since Kidd came here, and that's from a combination of what's going on out on the court and being emotionally recharged.
Mavs have all the motivation to play the Hornets and will win the final game so they draw the Hornets.. Playing at home in Dallas in the Final game of the season, I don't think the Mavs will break a sweat putting away the bees.
And yup, I see a first round "upset" if you can call it that...Mavs over Hornets.
2nd Round (if Spurs and Suns collide)
Lakers versus Jazz
Suns versus Mavs
2nd Round (if Spurs/Suns don't collide)
Lakers versus Spurs/Suns
Suns/Spurs versus Mavs
Last edited by Allanon; 04-15-2008 at 06:43 PM.
What's pathetic is despite Dirk being inspired, the Mavs team has still gotten worse. An inspired Dirk with Harris and Diop equals 67 wins and possibly a championship
Actually, we already know that 67 doesn't equal a championship.
True. An injured Dirk and Dampier against a bad matchup will definietely not lead to a championship.
There's always going to be a major adjustment when you change starting PGs and attempt to dramatically alter your offense in the middle of the season. A real coach could've integrated Kidd by now. D'Antoni for all of his faults altered his precious offense for Shaq, and the Suns are more of a threat because of it.
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