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Ehh good game either way. But one thing's for sure...Mav fans can stop ing about D-Wade getting all the calls in the 06' Finals now because Dirk in OT was treated as if he was the best player in the planet getting "and-1's" on phantom calls.
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+1.@ spurs fans blasting duncan. Duncan almost carried this team to a win by himself. He missed a chip shot. It happens.
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We played a great game guys. It could have went either way. Don't take this loss too hard. It's still early in the Season. I am more worried about Tony and Manu getting healthy. Will they both be out for tomorrow's game against Utah?
Ehh good game either way. But one thing's for sure...Mav fans can stop ing about D-Wade getting all the calls in the 06' Finals now because Dirk in OT was treated as if he was the best player in the planet getting "and-1's" on phantom calls.
Dammit
Three words sum up my feelings on this game: I...MISS...BRUCE
He could guard Dirk
Dirk is so freakin good 1-on-1, so I'm surprised the Spurs left him in that situation so often. Good game y'all. Spurs-Mavs games are always fun. See ya in January and good luck til then.
in OT the MAVS just outplayed us, simple as that
although I tell you, I am shocked Pop left Bonner on Dirk for as long as he did. and you watch Pop's empty expression like he doesn't care. they kept dumping it to Dirk and you were helpless to just sit there and watch the thing unfold
Dirk played terrific. But we'll see you again soon
Honestly, Momentum changed when RMJ went to the Rim lookin for a Dunk or Foul. Spurs got aggressive after that. They picked it up on Defense. As much as Roger has struggled he had the right idea to pick up the Offense: Get to the Rim.
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Nowitzki’s 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT
The Dallas Mavericks needed a big game from Dirk Nowitzki to compensate for the loss of three injured starters, and that’s exactly what he gave them.
Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.
Drew Gooden added 17 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out late in the fourth quarter, and Dallas extended its winning streak to four games.
Gooden, who finished last season with the Spurs before signing with the Mavericks on July 20, started at center with Erick Dampier out because of an unknown illness. Dallas was also without starters Josh Howard and Shawn Marion because of left ankle injuries.
“With Josh out and Marion out, I’ve just got to keep going offensively and make things happen,” Nowitzki said after his 14th career game of 40 or more points.
Nowitzki’s three-point play with 2:28 left in overtime put Dallas in front for good, 92-91. After Jason Terry hit a 15-footer, Nowitzki made a 3-pointer on Dallas’ next possession to stretch the lead to 97-91, closing out the Spurs.
“He’s playing great basketball and (I) think he’s one of the top guys right now in the league,” Gooden said. “He’s really playing at a high level. We need that because of all the injuries we have right now and he’s doing everything he can to carry this team.”
Nowitzki went 15 for 29 from the field, converted 10 of 12 free throws and pulled down 12 rebounds to continue a big week for the German superstar.
Nowitzki’s buzzer-beating overtime jumper gave Dallas a 115-113 victory at Milwaukee on Monday night after he scored 25 in a 95-90 road win over Detroit on Sunday.
“I hoped he was having an off night,” said Matt Bonner, one of several Spurs who tried to guard Nowitzki. “I can play perfect defense and jump as high as I can and he can still score.”
Tim Duncan had 22 points and 14 rebounds for the Spurs, winless in four road games this season.
Duncan missed all three shots and went scoreless in overtime, and afterward he blamed himself for the loss.
“I know I played badly in the overtime,” Duncan said. “The OT wasn’t good for us and Dirk really took over and won it for his team.”
The Spurs were without starting guard Tony Parker, who aggravated his sprained left ankle in Saturday night’s loss to Oklahoma City. San Antonio also lost guard Manu Ginobili in the first quarter due to a strained left groin.
“We definitely needed this win because they were without Ginobili and without Parker,” Nowitzki said.
The Spurs certainly missed two of their stars, but the Mavericks were equally short-handed.
“With Tony out and then how Manu went out, it hurt not having them in there,” Duncan said. “But I thought we did a good job keeping it together.”
With the game tied at 80, Gooden was credited with a basket on a goaltending call against Antonio McDyess with 1:58 left in regulation to put Dallas ahead.
Duncan drove to the basket on the next possession and Gooden picked up his sixth foul. Duncan knocked down both free throws to knot the score at 82 with 31 seconds remaining.
Nowitzki’s tip-in 17 seconds later gave Dallas an 84-82 lead, but Duncan’s jump-hook with 2.3 seconds remaining drew San Antonio even.
The Mavs had a shot to win in regulation, but Duncan blocked Terry’s 19-footer at the buzzer.
NOTES: Ginobili started and scored two points in eight minutes of the first quarter, then went to the locker room before the start of the second quarter and was done for the night. Coach Gregg Popovich said Ginobili would sit out Thursday night’s home game against Utah. … Marion was hurt in a game at Milwaukee on Monday night. … Howard missed his eighth game as he recovers from offseason surgery. … Dampier has been undergoing tests to determine the nature of the illness, and results won’t be known until next week. …Thomas made his debut for Dallas after sitting out the first 11 games while he completed his recovery from offseason surgery on his right knee. Thomas, who finished with two points in 14 minutes, was signed as a free agent on July 28.
Spurs lost....so has the hand wringing and jumping off the bandwagon started yet?
I'm not surprised they lost. To me, this team is still trying to find its way and I'll admit it's frustrating to watch. I guess it was too much to hope that this team would start the season like the Spurs of earlier years.
But the season has barely begun so maybe these old dudes will get it together by spring.
Can't put too much into semi-slow starts. Spurs were 4-5 at this point last season too. But of course they got to 50+ wins like usual like it was no big deal. Mavs started out 2-7 and also ended with 50 wins. Such a long season.Spurs lost....so has the hand wringing and jumping off the bandwagon started yet?
I'm not surprised they lost. To me, this team is still trying to find its way and I'll admit it's frustrating to watch. I guess it was too much to hope that this team would start the season like the Spurs of earlier years.
But the season has barely begun so maybe these old dudes will get it together by spring.
The spurs played tough defense but with Parker and Ginobili out, they were just too weak on offense. Spurs should've double teamed Dirk as well and make Kidd beat you.
We're not a bunch of Laker fans here, I believe most of us are in it here for the long haul. Let's look at the positives, McDyess is getting his groove, Duncan played great, Malik finally got some much-needed PT and looked good, and George Hill is the future of this franchise.Spurs lost....so has the hand wringing and jumping off the bandwagon started yet?
I'm not surprised they lost. To me, this team is still trying to find its way and I'll admit it's frustrating to watch. I guess it was too much to hope that this team would start the season like the Spurs of earlier years.
But the season has barely begun so maybe these old dudes will get it together by spring.
It's going to take longer than all of us can bear before this team will mesh together. I'd rather we slowly put the pieces together for several more championship drives vs. s ching things up just good enough to make playoffs.
We'll get there.
all i can say is TIM......................DUNK THE ING BALL.
lol...the Mavs own your team now...get over it. Come playoff time pray you don't face the Mavs in a series. Spurs are the only team the Mavs know for certain they can beat
said the 12 year oldlol...the Mavs own your team now...get over it. Come playoff time pray you don't face the Mavs in a series. Spurs are the only team the Mavs know for certain they can beat
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