Last 80 games betw Dallas-SA

[Jimcs50]

In the last 80 games betw the 2 teams, the road team has won 40 of the games.

Also in the last 17 playoff games, the road team has won 8 of them.

This just adds to the fact that tonight is a toss up.


Now I am really nervous.

[Spurs Dynasty 21]

I'm also VERY nervous about this



but I believe Tim Duncan won't allow the Mavs to win

[Spurologist]

You are the damas. He doesn't get nervous. He knows.

[whottt]

The Spurs are 2-0 all time in Mav elimination games.

[Jimcs50]

You are the damas. He doesn't get nervous. He knows.

I realy feel that Manu will be the difference for the Spurs and he will make damn sure that SA wins this series.

The last few games, he has been like the Manu of last year's playoffs and is is making every hustle play that makes the difference in the outcome.

The Spurs need quality games from TP and TD too, as well as Horry, Finley and Barry, but when Manu is doing his thing, I feel really really good about the Spurs winning.

[Spurologist]

I realy feel that Manu will be the difference for the Spurs and he will make damn sure that SA wins this series.

The last few games, he has been like the Manu of last year's playoffs and is is making every hustle play that makes the difference in the outcome.

The Spurs need quality games from TP and TD too, as well as Horry, Finley and Barry, but when Manu is doing his thing, I feel really really good about the Spurs winning.

TP and TD will have to give a little bit more than they did especially TP. Game 6 is the only time Tp scored under double digits.

Manu as you say has to be a factor, but here's is an interesting stat that might say otherwise. In 21 loses, manu average 21 pts. In wins.... 21pts. His scoring won't matter as much IMO. Scoring would be nice, but he has to put out a lot of energy on the court. Rebounds ( game 6 10 rebounds), steals, assists, etc, etc.). These things will be the key more than anything.

[Findog]

The Spurs are 2-0 all time in Mav elimination games.

Wrong. They're 2-2. Dallas won Game Four of the 2001 conference semifinals to avoid the sweep. They took Game Five of the 2003 Western Conference Finals before getting closed out in Game Six.

[Jimcs50]

TP and TD will have to give a little bit more than they did especially TP. Game 6 is the only time Tp scored under double digits.

Manu as you say has to be a factor, but here's is an interesting stat that might say otherwise. In 21 loses, manu average 21 pts. In wins.... 21pts. His scoring won't matter as much IMO. Scoring would be nice, but he has to put out a lot of energy on the court. Rebounds ( game 6 10 rebounds), steals, assists, etc, etc.). These things will be the key more than anything.

The points are not what I am talking about so much. I am talking about the total hustle plays, the overplaying all the passing lanes, the disruption of Dallas' offensive schemes, the diving for loose balls, the steals at opportune times....just the usual "Manu" type great game.

[Findog]

Duncan will get his 30 and 12. Dirk will get his 25 and 12. Ginobili and the tempo is key. The Mavs haven't had an answer for Manu since Game 3. If he's on it will be hard for Dallas to prevail. One thing I have noticed is the Spurs have done a much better job on the high screen and roll the last two games. If they can get a half court game, they win. If Dallas pushes the ball, attacks the rim and draws fouls, they win. Simple as that.

[SAGambler]

I see those intangibles that Manu does, being the difference maker in this game.

Game 6, he looked like the Manu of old. Maybe he finally got healthy. Let's hope he keeps it up tonight...

[Spurologist]

The points are not what I am talking about so much. I am talking about the total hustle plays, the overplaying all the passing lanes, the disruption of Dallas' offensive schemes, the diving for loose balls, the steals at opportune times....just the usual "Manu" type great game.

Is this what you mean? I see....

[kimberly_spursfan]

I think manu is going to be the diffrence, i dont think hes going to allow the spurs to go down, if we are down in points in the end, manu will do something to get it back up, he wont let us lose.

[schadenfreude52]

This game is going to be non-stop action. Personally, I'd love to see the Mavs win, but if there I had to pick a team for them to lose to, it would be the spurs. Good luck to the winner of this game! Represent us well in the coming weeks!

[TonyC]

The Spurs are 2-0 all time in Mav elimination games.

You would like to think so.....do yourself a favor, never send in a resume to espn.