I already see it happening

[j.dizzle]

A team that shoots as many jumpshots as the Mavs will not be winning a le anytime soon. You guys cant rely on Terry to show up to more than 2-3 games in a playoff series. Dirk can only do so much.

[Rummpd]

Mavs, are very talented on paper but have by far the lowest point differnential of the true contending team and even taking into consideration that Dirk was out or recovering for 10 games that does not make up for the fact their point differntial is less than 4

Bottom line their point differential 0.394 www.nba.com does predict limited playoff success historically - Mavs are therefore the most likely top team to lose a first game series based on that fact, plus their history of choking certainly does not help them.

[Brazil]

on a side note, i think its hilarious that we barely lose 1 game and it's Golden State all over again.

The Mavs have won 18 of their last 20 and both of their losses were by 1 point on buzzer beaters. One of the games was a fluky shot, and the other was by a role player all of a sudden turning into MJ. If both those shots are missed, the Mavs are on a 20 game win streak

I do agree, Memphis could be somehow tough to deal with but mavs got that in max 6 games.

Dallas is playing good bb with TC, I really like this addition. IMO a dallas / spurs serie would be epic once again, the winner will have to solve two main issues IMO the rebounding part and I think mavs have a good shot to dominate that point and the backcourt and I do think spurs one is better but Roddy could be a factor. Nevertheless Roddy is young he played a of a serie last year with very limited minutes it's another thing to be able to do that with meaningful POs minutes.

For me Lakers are the team to beat and I do consider Dallas/Spurs a toss up but HCA is giving spurs the advantage.

[Dr House]

Bottom line their point differential 0.394 www.nba.com does predict limited playoff success historically

You know what else predicts limited playoff success historically?

3 point chucking teams that play no defense

[monosylab1k]

on a side note, i think its hilarious that we barely lose 1 game and it's Golden State all over again.

The Mavs have won 18 of their last 20 and both of their losses were by 1 point on buzzer beaters. One of the games was a fluky shot, and the other was by a role player all of a sudden turning into MJ. If both those shots are missed, the Mavs are on a 20 game win streak

History repeating itself.

Back in 07 the Mavs had a 17 game win streak, then got their ass beat by GS. A few people pointed out how much GS had owned Dallas the past few seasons, and then the Mavs and alot of Mavs homers gave a very butthurt "Oh, so 1 loss and now we suck and can't beat GS in the playoffs? Pfffffffffftttttttttt!!!!!!!!!"

[Gordon Hayward]

the best offensive player in the game and a plethora of 3 and 4 options is how. you act like the mavs don't have a deep bench as well, plus smart players and good ball movement. any given night dirk, jet, or beaubois can get 20 plus or 2 of the 3. we don't have quite enough to go all the way but to say you don't know how we are winning regular season games is a bit dense.

Roddy has scored 20 points or more three times in his entire career.

[Axe Murderer]

History repeating itself.

Back in 07 the Mavs had a 17 game win streak, then got their ass beat by GS. A few people pointed out how much GS had owned Dallas the past few seasons, and then the Mavs and alot of Mavs homers gave a very butthurt "Oh, so 1 loss and now we suck and can't beat GS in the playoffs? Pfffffffffftttttttttt!!!!!!!!!"

We'll see scrah

That GS team had a special type of ownage of Dallas. They blew us out damn near every time we played and I think beat us like 8 out of the last 9 times before those playoffs. I knew we'd have major problems against them but admittedly i didn't think we'd actually lose to them since that had never been done before. (LOL Chokericks)

I do think there's a team in the 1st round that has a chance of beating us and it's not the Grizzlies IMO

[John Basedow]

It's crazy to see the level of PTSD that the GSW series still has on Mavfan's psyche...it was 4 years ago, people

[John Basedow]

We'll see scrah

That GS team had a special type of ownage of Dallas. They blew us out damn near every time we played and I think beat us like 8 out of the last 9 times before those playoffs. I knew we'd have major problems against them but admittedly i didn't think we'd actually lose to them since that had never been done before. (LOL Chokericks)

I do think there's a team in the 1st round that has a chance of beating us and it's not the Grizzlies IMO

Hornets, eh?

[Gordon Hayward]

It's crazy to see the level of PTSD that the GSW series still has on Mavfan's psyche...it was 4 years ago, people

It was the final straw that broke the camel's back.

[Axe Murderer]

Hornets, eh?

Yep. Hornets could definitely bounce Dallas but I don't see them dropping below the 5th seed anyway

[Pelicans78]

Yep. Hornets could definitely bounce Dallas but I don't see them dropping below the 5th seed anyway

Really? Because they were the 7th seed before winning last night. They're definitely not a shoe-in for making the playoffs more or less getting the 5th seed.

[Axe Murderer]

Really? Because they were the 7th seed before winning last night. They're definitely not a shoe-in for making the playoffs more or less getting the 5th seed.

tbh, didn't know that. I checked like a week ago and they were the 5th seed.

[Axe Murderer]

Still tho, I think they end up with the 5th seed as long as Paul isn't out for too long

[sribb43]

Mavs are ed against the Blazers, Nuggets, grizzlies. Teams that have a ton of athletes give mavs so many problems. Spurs, Lakers, Suns, Horents are all better matchups for the mavs

[Booharv]

no they weren't, they got swept in 09

They lost 4-1. Ginobili didn't play, so it would have been closer. Mavs still probably would have won though imo.

[Pelicans78]

Still tho, I think they end up with the 5th seed as long as Paul isn't out for too long

They do have tie-breakers over Denver, Portland, and Memphis right now and have home games remaining against those teams as well. 5th seed would be the best case scenario for the Hornets in the playoffs. They would get to avoid the Lakers and have relatively easier matchups against OKC and maybe the Spurs.

[Dirk´s tounge]

Tim, even in a reduced role is still 10x the post player that either Tyson or Dirk is.

[Kori Ellis]

You went to the trouble of creating that big, disgusting signature but couldn't spell tongue right in your user name?

[John Basedow]

Mavs are ed against the Blazers, Nuggets, grizzlies. Teams that have a ton of athletes give mavs so many problems. Spurs, Lakers, Suns, Horents are all better matchups for the mavs

crofl

Mavs own the Blazers, and the Nuggets are not a threat in the playoffs w/o Melo. You need a go-to-guy when it counts, and the Nuggs just have a bunch of 2's and 3's. Dallas would beat them in 5.

As for Memphis, they're going to be a pain in the ass for anybody, but realistically they are one and done.

Hornets could beat the Spurs or Mavs imo, but not the Thunder or Lakers. It's all about matchups

[Gordon Hayward]

Head-to-head stats(per game averages - 3 games this season):

Duncan: 16 ppg, 10.3 rpg

Chandler: 11.7 ppg, 7 rpg

[sribb43]

crofl

Mavs own the Blazers, and the Nuggets are not a threat in the playoffs w/o Melo. You need a go-to-guy when it counts, and the Nuggs just have a bunch of 2's and 3's. Dallas would beat them in 5.

As for Memphis, they're going to be a pain in the ass for anybody, but realistically they are one and done.

Hornets could beat the Spurs or Mavs imo, but not the Thunder or Lakers. It's all about matchups

Nuggets have a bunch of 1's 2's and 3's that would destroy the mavs midget/slow backcourt. Felton, Lawson, Gallo, Smith, Chandler and even Affalo would hurt the mavs. Not saying the mavs would lose but it will be a lot harder than you think

Don't give the response that we now have Corey "Tenacious D" Brewer and he will shut everyone down all by himself

[Gordon Hayward]

Head-to-head stats(per game averages - 3 games this season):

Duncan: 16 ppg, 10.3 rpg

Chandler: 11.7 ppg, 7 rpg

Average defensive rating over those three games(estimate of points allowed per 100 possessions):

Duncan: 100

Chandler: 109.3

[John Basedow]

Nuggets have a bunch of 1's 2's and 3's that would destroy the mavs midget/slow backcourt. Felton, Lawson, Gallo, Smith, Chandler and even Affalo would hurt the mavs. Not saying the mavs would lose but it will be a lot harder than you think

Don't give the response that we now have Corey "Tenacious D" Brewer and he will shut everyone down all by himself

Corey Brewer, he's not the problem or the solution. When I said 2's and 3's I wasn't referring to SG or SF, but options. Who is Denver going to in the clutch? They have no No. 1 option.

They needed 42 points from Melo to even be in the game at the end in their last meeting. Dallas in five.

[sribb43]

Corey Brewer, he's not the problem or the solution. When I said 2's and 3's I wasn't referring to SG or SF, but options. Who is Denver going to in the clutch? They have no No. 1 option.

They needed 42 points from Melo to even be in the game at the end in their last meeting. Dallas in five.

Well if there raping the Mavs up and down the court bc of the mavs ty D, that won't matter. Mavs in 6 but very difficult games.

Glad we can agree Brewer ain't