Dallas Mavs Playoff thread

[DFWJC]

A little reminder regarding the Mavs:

There are three teams in NBA HISTORY that have won 50+ games in 11 straight seasons.

Lakers (Magic era) , Spurs (Duncan era), Mavericks (Nowitzki era)
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Now on to the playoffs.
At present, the Mavs are up on the Blazers 2-0 in the series.

I thought the series would go 7, and it still could due to a nearly impenetrable home court advantage in Portland.

But in the end, I see the Mavs' depth + Dirk as being the difference.
It allows them to search until they find another scorer besides Dirk each night and their defense is greatly improved.

After round one....I won't make a prediction due to homerism :D

[zrinkill]

The mavs are really playing well and blew my prediction out of the water.

Hopefully my Spurs can start playing to that level.

[Sam I Am]

The mavs are really playing well and blew my prediction out of the water.

Hopefully my Spurs can start playing to that level.

Is Manu back? (or is he coming back)

[zrinkill]

Is Manu back? (or is he coming back)

Game time call.

[MC KAos]

Game 3 is gonna be massive for the mavs, if they can pull it off it would end the series early and give their old guys a rest b4 the second round

[Corleone]

Dallas really needs to end this series early if at all possible, its a close game at the moment but if we can end it in 5 we will be better prepared to take on LA. I am hoping the hornets take LA to 6 or 7, so they will have been worn down a little bit while the mavs will have been resting. Hoping for that scenario anyway.

[MC KAos]

Dallas really needs to end this series early if at all possible, its a close game at the moment but if we can end it in 5 we will be better prepared to take on LA. I am hoping the hornets take LA to 6 or 7, so they will have been worn down a little bit while the mavs will have been resting. Hoping for that scenario anyway.

sorry to say, this series is going 6 or 7 (as ive said all along) but i think i might be leaning towards mavs in 7 now rather than blazers in 6. i have a feeling home team might win every game. game 5 is gonna be very interesting

[Corleone]

That's the most likely scenario, but if we win the second away game for the split and come home to end it in 5 or 6. I am never usually one to complain about the refs but tonight they had a big influence. So many non-calls, the little calls didnt go our way but that happens. A fan literally got in Jason Terry's way, Kidd hit a late 3, a gigantically important three and they called it a two. The mavs must improve their defense, they HAVE to stop those turnovers though, they were big. Free throw shooting was bad down the line. Thats a recap, the Blazers have more energy and needed a win and they got it.

[Danny White]

Lakers (Magic era) , Spurs (Duncan era), Mavericks (Nowitzki era)



One of these things is not like the others.

:laugh2:

[MC KAos]

That's the most likely scenario, but if we win the second away game for the split and come home to end it in 5 or 6. I am never usually one to complain about the refs but tonight they had a big influence. So many non-calls, the little calls didnt go our way but that happens. A fan literally got in Jason Terry's way, Kidd hit a late 3, a gigantically important three and they called it a two. The mavs must improve their defense, they HAVE to stop those turnovers though, they were big. Free throw shooting was bad down the line. Thats a recap, the Blazers have more energy and needed a win and they got it.


come on now! the refs had nothing to do with it, are you kidding? the mavs have more free throw attemps and less foul calls. if you wanna blame anything it might be their uncharacteristically bad free throw shooting, i was close to 50%.

i just dont see the mavs winning game 4, the blazers have a great home court advantage

ps you really shouldnt be overlooking the blazers! classic mavs fan!! lol

[Danny White]

come on now! the refs had nothing to do with it, are you kidding? the mavs have more free throw attemps and less foul calls. if you wanna blame anything it might be their uncharacteristically bad free throw shooting, i was close to 50%.

i just dont see the mavs winning game 4, the blazers have a great home court advantage

ps you really shouldnt be overlooking the blazers! classic mavs fan!! lol

Mavs fans wouldn't be Mavs fans if they weren't blaming losses on the refs!
:D

[MC KAos]

Mavs fans wouldn't be Mavs fans if they weren't blaming losses on the refs!
:D

or looking over their opponent after being up 2-0, can you say "victory parade!" :laugh2:

[peplaw06]

or looking over their opponent after being up 2-0, can you say "victory parade!" :laugh2:Who has done that?

And everyone complains about refs. Even your boy Timmy. They're generally awful.

[DFWJC]

One of these things is not like the others.

:laugh2:
Just a stat, nothing more.

[DFWJC]

come on now! the refs had nothing to do with it, are you kidding? the mavs have more free throw attemps and less foul calls. if you wanna blame anything it might be their uncharacteristically bad free throw shooting, i was close to 50%.

i just dont see the mavs winning game 4, the blazers have a great home court advantage

ps you really shouldnt be overlooking the blazers! classic mavs fan!! lol
Yeah
I see a 7 game series...as I have from day one.

It's hard for any team to beat Portland at the Rose Garden. The Mavs gave it a decent shot, but I think they will have to home court to win this series.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

This has been a terrific series so far I fully expect it to go 7. Whoever wins the matchup between Aldridge and Nowitzki will win this series.

[DFWJC]

or looking over their opponent after being up 2-0, can you say "victory parade!" :laugh2:
Yes, Mayor Laura Miller was an idiot regarding anything related to sports.

[danielofthesaints]

Yes, Mayor Laura Miller was an idiot regarding anything related to sports.

I will always look down upon that woman for not putting cowboys stadium in downtown dallas.

[DFWJC]

I will always look down upon that woman for not putting cowboys stadium in downtown dallas.
And now what happens? The city builds a city owned hotel to help jump start the convention center area.
:laugh2:
unreal

Put a stadium or arena in and hotels pop likes weeds...not to mention restraurants, bars, infrastructure, and even other business...whci snowballs into condos and apartments and a steady stream of tax revenue and revitilization.

Oh well.

[Chocolate Lab]

As a former Mavs fan who still watches most of their games but is now somewhat disinterested, I think the Mavs win the next game at Portland. They did lose last night, but it was a very tough game with a good home team simply beating them... There weren't any signs of a collapse as in some past years.

[Danny White]

Just a stat, nothing more.

If I were a Mavs fan, I'd think it'd be a terribly depressing stat.

[DFWJC]

If I were a Mavs fan, I'd think it'd be a terribly depressing stat.
Pretty relentless in your hate aren't you.

This IS a Mavs playoff thread afterall.

No titles is a bummer, no doubt. Hope that brings you a nice smile.

[Corleone]

You won't find a team that hasn't complained about the refs, the mavs are just more well known because of the Miami fiasco. The mavs got the ref advantage in game one. The refs weren't the reason the mavs lost that game, the loss was a combo of turn overs, bad free throw shooting and the great energy by the Blazers and their fans, tough atmosphere to play in for any team. NO one is over looking the blazers, nobody wanted to play them when the matchups were set and the mavs got them and we fully expected everything they had and for it be a dog fight to finish, I still fully expect the mavs to win the series.

[Danny White]

Pretty relentless in your hate aren't you.

This IS a Mavs playoff thread afterall.

No titles is a bummer, no doubt. Hope that brings you a nice smile.

Just givin' y'all a little bit of a hard time.

Playoff-time smack talk between Mavs and Spurs fans is a long-time tradition here in the Sports Zone. Doubtful that we'll get to face off against each other this year (it'd be cool if it happened, though) so might as well get as much done while we can.

No hard feelings... we're all still united by the Cowboys! :)

[DFWJC]

Just givin' y'all a little bit of a hard time.

Playoff-time smack talk between Mavs and Spurs fans is a long-time tradition here in the Sports Zone. Doubtful that we'll get to face off against each other this year (it'd be cool if it happened, though) so might as well get as much done while we can.

No hard feelings... we're all still united by the Cowboys! :)
None

As for no Mavs/Spurs matchup this year. I think you're right.....
but Western Conference Finals of Mavs vs OKC will be just fine :p:

[MC KAos]

Who has done that?

And everyone complains about refs. Even your boy Timmy. They're generally awful.

just cuz you hate timmy doesnt mean he complains more than anyone else. yes, he complains a lot, so does dirk and every other superstar in the league. someone earlier was talking about winning this series in 5 to get more rest for the lakers, i would classify that as looking ahead

Yeah
I see a 7 game series...as I have from day one.

It's hard for any team to beat Portland at the Rose Garden. The Mavs gave it a decent shot, but I think they will have to home court to win this series.

word, but im leaning towards a home team winning every game now, game five is gonna be extremely important as i believe it will be tied 2-2 after game 4

This has been a terrific series so far I fully expect it to go 7. Whoever wins the matchup between Aldridge and Nowitzki will win this series.

agreed, but i think dirk probably wins that matchup, this series comes down to whether the mavs role players step up, if they do they win in 7, if not, blazers in 6

Yes, Mayor Laura Miller was an idiot regarding anything related to sports.

haha, ya she really dropped the ball on cowboys stadium didnt she!

As a former Mavs fan who still watches most of their games but is now somewhat disinterested, I think the Mavs win the next game at Portland. They did lose last night, but it was a very tough game with a good home team simply beating them... There weren't any signs of a collapse as in some past years.

i dont, the same thing was being said about game 2 after game 1 in dallas, people overrate carryover in games during the playoffs, the only time that is really true is if there is an injury that causes bad play (obviously) or if its a heartbreaking loss, like the .4 shot in 04 against the spurs

[MC KAos]

THAT was brutal!

[DFWJC]

Yep.

Just watched maybe the second worse loss in Dallas Mavs history.
Just flat out unbelievable, blowing a 23 point second half lead.

If you're a Mavs fan, they sure can tear your heart out at times.

Not surprisingly, Spurs fan beat me to it...just could not wait to rub it in.
Oh well.

[danielofthesaints]

That has to be the 2nd biggest choke Ive seen by the Mavs. Still not as bad as when the mavs lost to the lakers a few years back at LA. This goes down to Carlisle's coaching. Not once did he double team Roy in the 4th qtr. Unbelievable. Spurs fans: You cant even protect your home floor to an 8th seed. :laugh1: both of our series are still even.

[MC KAos]

I'm sorry, honestly its pretty sad really, i talked to my cousin who is a mavs fan he is pretty disgusted.

[MC KAos]

That has to be the 2nd biggest choke Ive seen by the Mavs. Still not as bad as when the mavs lost to the lakers a few years back at LA. This goes down to Carlisle's coaching. Not once did he double team Roy in the 4th qtr. Unbelievable. Spurs fans: You cant even protect your home floor to an 8th seed. :laugh1: both of our series are still even.

At least when we lose to the eight seed i can drown my sorrow in any of my four spurs championship DVD season in reviews

[DFWJC]

At least when we lose to the eight seed i can drown my sorrow in any of my four spurs championship DVD season in reviews
Go away please.

[danielofthesaints]

At least when we lose to the eight seed i can drown my sorrow in any of my four spurs championship DVD season in reviews

Typical Spurs fan. Please tell me how that is relevant to this season. I would love to know.

[Corleone]

I'm not gonna lie, this one really hurt. 23 point lead...

[kmp77]

Why root for the Mavs??? It's like watching a movie, the ending is always the same.

[MC KAos]

Go away please.

I apologized and took my taunt away! I was merely responding to him, I really do feel bad

[Biggems]

Typical Spurs fan. Please tell me how that is relevant to this season. I would love to know.


Did you read the thread...he said if the Spurs lose to the Grizzlies, at least he has past success to look back on and help lift his spirits a bit....unlike the Mavs. That is the relevance.

BTW, that was a brutal defeat. I stopped watching early in the 3rd when the Mavs started to blow the game away. I thought for sure they had won. I checked the score just as the Spurs game was starting and saw the Mavs actually lost....BTW, I know how Mavs fans feel. A few years ago, the Spurs blew a 17 pt and 20+ pt second half lead in two games in the WCF to the Lakers....very very frustrating. One of those losses was when Fisher tackled Barry and didn't get called for the foul....oh well, we choked those two games away and lost the series. If I am not mistaken, LA went on to lay an egg against the Celtics in the Finals....which made the results of the WCF even more frustrating.

[DFWJC]

I apologized and took my taunt away! I was merely responding to him, I really do feel bad
No big deal MC

I feel like Charley Brown trying to kick the football and the Lucy keeps pulling it up.:o: Funny but sad.
Big picture-wise. they were on the road and not favored to win. It's just the way they lost.
If they hold court, they advance.


BTW, there was serious home-court offciasting, btw. But Mavs fans have no cred to fall back on that stuff anymore. You can only go to that old well but so often and all road teams deal with it.

They just have to regroup and win on Monday or Portland will win this series. What a turn of events.

[MC KAos]

No big deal MC

I feel like Charley Brown trying to kick the football and the Lucy keeps pulling it up.:o: Funny but sad.
Big picture-wise. they were on the road and not favored to win. It's just the way they lost.
If they hold court, they advance.


BTW, there was serious home-court offciasting, btw. But Mavs fans have no cred to fall back on that stuff anymore. You can only go to that old well but so often and all road teams deal with it.

They just have to regroup and win on Monday or Portland will win this series. What a turn of events.


ya, the officiating wasnt exactly fair in the fourth, i think they got carried away with the crowd/roy and started favoring the home team. this is how i thought it would go tho, game 5 is gonna be awesome! i still think the mavs will win that one, but they better hope this brandon roy stays in portland

as for my spurs, we arent gonna win this game, and i am now very uncertain that we can beat them, their big guys are just so tough for us, and pop refuses to play our best non tim duncan big man because he is a rook, oh well

[MC KAos]

Did you read the thread...he said if the Spurs lose to the Grizzlies, at least he has past success to look back on and help lift his spirits a bit....unlike the Mavs. That is the relevance.

BTW, that was a brutal defeat. I stopped watching early in the 3rd when the Mavs started to blow the game away. I thought for sure they had won. I checked the score just as the Spurs game was starting and saw the Mavs actually lost....BTW, I know how Mavs fans feel. A few years ago, the Spurs blew a 17 pt and 20+ pt second half lead in two games in the WCF to the Lakers....very very frustrating. One of those losses was when Fisher tackled Barry and didn't get called for the foul....oh well, we choked those two games away and lost the series. If I am not mistaken, LA went on to lay an egg against the Celtics in the Finals....which made the results of the WCF even more frustrating.

ya, i still think we would have won that series had manu not broken his ankle, that was probably our last realistic title shot. the main reason i say that is because defense is now atrocious, we have slowly morphed into the phoenix suns, great regular season team, terrible post season team, and its because we rely on the three too much

[kev8822]

ya, i still think we would have won that series had manu not broken his ankle, that was probably our last realistic title shot. the main reason i say that is because defense is now atrocious, we have slowly morphed into the phoenix suns, great regular season team, terrible post season team, and its because we rely on the three too much

And if Bynum doesn't blow out his knee the Lakers are going for 4 straight instead of 3.

[Biggems]

And if Bynum doesn't blow out his knee the Lakers are going for 4 straight instead of 3.


even with Bynum the Lakers dont beat the Celtics that year....they got owned in that series...Bynum would not make a difference.

[crazytown41]

And if Bynum doesn't blow out his knee the Lakers are going for 4 straight instead of 3.
And if Perkins never blew out his knee last year the Celts would be going for back2back :)

[kev8822]

And if Perkins never blew out his knee last year the Celts would be going for back2back :)

Please. You had no answer for Bynum with a torn knee. He could only play with any effort if he had more than 2 days rest. Series would've been over in 5 games if he is healthy.

[kev8822]

even with Bynum the Lakers dont beat the Celtics that year....they got owned in that series...Bynum would not make a difference.

Nope. Celtics have never had anyone that can guard Bynum, that includes Perkins. Trevor Ariza also could barely play because of a broken foot. If they were healthy LA wins that series.

[jimmy40]

The Mavs remind me of the Barkley era Suns, fun to watch but choke and will never win jack.

[DFWJC]

Nice job by the Mavs to hold serve.

After that massive fold in Portland, a lot of the media were saying it was over.

Chandler sure does make a difference when he can stay on the floor.

3-2 Mavs

Back to Portland

[MC KAos]

Nice job by the Mavs to hold serve.

After that massive fold in Portland, a lot of the media were saying it was over.

Chandler sure does make a difference when he can stay on the floor.

3-2 Mavs

Back to Portland


told you they would win game 5!

portland will most likely win game 6, and the mavs will take it in 7

[crazytown41]

Please. You had no answer for Bynum with a torn knee. He could only play with any effort if he had more than 2 days rest. Series would've been over in 5 games if he is healthy.
And if Garnett was healthy in 09 the Celts would be going for a 4-peat.

I hope you see how foolish your woulda shoulda coulda excuses are. ;)

[MC KAos]

and if a frog had wings it wouldnt bump its *** when it hopped!

haha, love that one! from that 70's show

[Signals]

Go Mavs! :D

[DFWJC]

told you they would win game 5!

portland will most likely win game 6, and the mavs will take it in 7
I've been saying 7 games from the start too.

[Sam I Am]

I hope they beat them in Portland. :laugh2:

[peplaw06]

Moving on... Lakers looked good tonight too though. Hope it's a good series.

[tko112204]

and if a frog had wings it wouldnt bump its *** when it hopped!

haha, love that one! from that 70's show


I'm sorry, but this is hilarious to me.

[Corleone]

MAVS WIN! Good job, gotta get ready for LA.

[RastaRocket]

we gon beat LA :cool:

[kev8822]

And if Garnett was healthy in 09 the Celts would be going for a 4-peat.

I hope you see how foolish your woulda shoulda coulda excuses are. ;)

He was healthy last year and we beat them.

[ABQCOWBOY]

we gon beat LA :cool:

Nope.

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

we gon beat LA :cool:

Mavs will give L.A. a tough series, but without homecourt I don't see them beating the Lakers.

[MC KAos]

I'm sorry, but this is hilarious to me.

the saying or the fact that i got it from that 70's show? im sure its been around for ages, just where i first heard it

we gon beat LA :cool:

:laugh2:

Mavs will give L.A. a tough series, but without homecourt I don't see them beating the Lakers.

even without home court the lakers would win. although im sure you guys know who im cheering for, i always cheer against the lakers (and now the heat)

[DFWJC]

Mavs season ticket holder here. One reason you get season tickets is for good playoff rights.

I'll be in Australia on business for the first WC Semi home game....jeesh.

GO MAVS

[danielofthesaints]

Mavs season ticket holder here. One reason you get season tickets is for good playoff rights.

I'll be in Australia on business for the first WC Semi home game....jeesh.

GO MAVS

Well dont let those tickets go to waste! Give them to me :D

[DFWJC]

Well dont let those tickets go to waste! Give them to me :D
:laugh2: :laugh1:
Now that IS funny.

One thing for sure, however, a Lakers fan will not be occupying my seats.

[MC KAos]

:laugh2: :laugh1:
Now that IS funny.

One thing for sure, however, a Lakers fan will not be occupying my seats.


good call, there are prob gonna be a lot of them there already as it is

[RastaRocket]

:laugh2:



SPURS
:lmao: :laugh1:

Silence in April.... Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/1125093/108206_spurs_grizzlies_basketball.jpg

[MC KAos]

SPURS
:lmao: :laugh1:

Silence in April.... Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/1125093/108206_spurs_grizzlies_basketball.jpg (http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/1125093/108206_spurs_grizzlies_basketball.jpg)

what was that?

http://www.cocktailmatch.com/users/156/blog/Tim%20Duncan%20banners.jpg

[MC KAos]

btw, the black one next to the CHAMPIONSHIP banners? thats one banner for all the division titles, listed by year, sometimes streaks, how many division titles do the mavs have again?

[RastaRocket]

what was that?

http://www.cocktailmatch.com/users/156/blog/Tim%20Duncan%20banners.jpg

you should remember that image real well cause y'alls run is ovaaaaaaaaaaa


shhhhhhhhhhhh... silence in April.

[MC KAos]

you should remember that image real well cause y'alls run is ovaaaaaaaaaaa


shhhhhhhhhhhh... silence in April.


at least we had a run

[RastaRocket]

at least we had a run

good for you... this is 2011.

Silence in April.

[MC KAos]

good for you... this is 2011.

Silence in April.

ok, what have the mavs done in 2011?

[RastaRocket]

ok, what have the mavs done in 2011?

We're playing games in May.

Silence in April.

[MC KAos]

do you remember all the teams that played games in may the last couple of years? please let me know when the mavs dont have silence in june

[RastaRocket]

do you remember all the teams that played games in may the last couple of years? please let me know when the mavs dont have silence in june

hey Spurs are out.... this is 2011.

Silence in April.

[gmoney112]

Hahaha. Grizz!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thunder are going to roll the Grizz. Then a Mavs/Thunder Western Finals. Belee dat.

[MC KAos]

Umm, just an FYI, the grizz beat the thunder 3-1 in the regular season, no one is getting rolled, should be a great series

[Corleone]

Lol sounds like our NFC East rivals when talking about the Cowboys, and we say the exact same thing to them when the Giants talk about their superbowl. A cowboy fan should know better! Mavs and Cowboys haven't done crap in a very long time, Mavs had that one 06 fiasco but hey it is a new year and we match up well with LA. Kobe is wounded,not sure how long he can go on that ankle but hes a beast so who knows.

[MC KAos]

Lol sounds like our NFC East rivals when talking about the Cowboys, and we say the exact same thing to them when the Giants talk about their superbowl. A cowboy fan should know better! Mavs and Cowboys haven't done crap in a very long time, Mavs had that one 06 fiasco but hey it is a new year and we match up well with LA. Kobe is wounded,not sure how long he can go on that ankle but hes a beast so who knows.

Its more like mavs=cardinals than cowboys r giants or anyone else in the NFC east. Btw I'll be cheering for the mavs this series, really hope rody b plays, the lakers struggle against quick point guards

[Corleone]

Well that's good, we need all the will power we can get in this series, it will definitely be tough, no doubt.

Unfortunately Roddy B is not even close to being a PG, he actually just got back to action, dressed for the last game vs the blazers but I don't think he played much, if at all. He will get time, he is only a scorer for us at this point of his career. JJ Barea on the other hand is a quick, sneaky, speedy PG and will be the primary guy when Kidd is resting so I hope he burn Fischer all day lol

Our bigs match up extremely well with the Lakers more so than any other team i9n the west, maybe even league. Kidd and Fischer should cancel out, then Kobe and Dirk should as well so it comes down to the rest and Dallas happens to the have the deepest bench in the league but the Lakers have Odom and Gasol, Terry could, if he plays well, cancel out Odom. Gasol will be a problem, Caron's injury seriously wounded us because he was our #2 so Marion needs to beast it up, and he has played very well down the stretch.

Our Centers should give them problems. Tyson Chandler, Brandon Haywood, Ian Mahimi are three good centers, two of which can start on many teams in the league. I cant eat to see the matchups and how they play us.

[RastaRocket]

My biggest worry is Bynum... He's too strong for Chandler usually so Chandler has to step up... Haywood guards him well but then our offense struggles with Haywood.

So what I'm hoping for is our depth at center with Chandler/Haywood wear down Bynum over a series.

Dirk is better than Pau so aint worried bout him. I would like to see what Brewer can do guarding Kobe then we have Stevenson/Brewer/Kidd we can put on him and stay fresh.

[DFWJC]

My biggest worry is Bynum... He's too strong for Chandler usually so Chandler has to step up... Haywood guards him well but then our offense struggles with Haywood.

So what I'm hoping for is our depth at center with Chandler/Haywood wear down Bynum over a series.

Dirk is better than Pau so aint worried bout him. I would like to see what Brewer can do guarding Kobe then we have Stevenson/Brewer/Kidd we can put on him and stay fresh.
Marion actually guard Kobe well. So he'll be part of the rotation.
With Kobe, you have to help no matter what.....a team effort is required, big time.

[MC KAos]

Best thing to with Kobe (unless you have Bruce Bowen or 2004 taushawn prince on your team) is to shut down his team mates and make him take stupid shots. The more shots he takes, the better chance the mavs have. I hope roddy b plays because he would cause a lot of problems for Derek fisher on D. I think Chandler can neutralize Bynum, Kobe is gonna be Kobe, but if dirk takes gasol to the woodshed on O it's gonna affect him offensively. The big question mark is what you guys will do with odom, he is a nightmare matchup! I hope you guys win in 6, because the lakers won't lose a game 7 at home. Also I can then cheer for Memphis to win the other series

[DFWJC]

Butler would help, but I can't see him being ready yet.

It may turn out that Marion draws Odom and the bunch of guys rotate on Kobe. Oddly, Peja may will be in the mix somehow with Odom. He and Terry can get people to have to chase them on D. The bench needs to outscore the Lakers bench....maybe by a lot.

They'll rotate Odum and Gasol on Dirk and double a lot.

Pick your poison with LA. It's a tough matchup for Dallas but doable if everything falls right.

[MC KAos]

Odom is such a tough match up! I think even finding a decent defender for Kobe is easier. You can try Marion, but odom will post him up, he could take dirk and Chandler off the dribble. Maybe Ian steps up, very doubtful tho. Brandon bass would be nice right about now

[Corleone]

Marion is going to be vital to us winning game, he will probably take on Kobe most of the time, I really wish we played Brewer more last series so we could see what he could do but I think if he plays how he capable of playing, he could relieve Marion for some minutes. Although I see Stevenson and Marion being our main defenders.

IF Peja and Kidd hit their open threes which they will get, it will be very tough to beat us on that night. Dirk will be Dirk, Kobe will be Kobe. The rest is a guess at this time.

They have never played in the playoffs so it will be very interesting.

[DFWJC]

They have never played in the playoffs so it will be very interesting.
Not recently anyway.
One of the Mavericks all-time most exciting series was in the Western Finals vs the Lakers way back when....Lakers won in 7. They then won the title vs Detroit.

[RastaRocket]

Marion actually guard Kobe well. So he'll be part of the rotation.
With Kobe, you have to help no matter what.....a team effort is required, big time.

ya definitely agree... but I feel he'll be more on Artest due to size. But for sure we'll be seeing some Marion on Kobe... He should be the best against Kobe.

[MC KAos]

with this heat game, i really think its a transition year. its now or never for the mavs, they gotta take out the lakers to complete it. gotta take game 1!

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Dallas doesn't stand a chance. Kobe/Dirk will both probably average between 25-30 points on average for the series, it will come down to supporting casts. Kobe has a better supporting cast than Dirk. Much better. I just don't see Dirk getting enough help.

[BlueStar3398]

The trash talk between the Lakers and Mavs fans have already started! It's all over Twitter and FB.

A lot of Cowboys players are Lakers fans. The only one that is obnoxious about it is Jesse Holley. I can't stand that guy. Then, when people from Dallas get mad at him, he RTs something from a female follower calling the Mavs lame and brags about how money he makes. :rolleyes: That guy is such a jerk.

[MC KAos]

stevenson BLOWS!! i think crunch time will be dirk, chandler, kidd, marion and either peja or terry depending on size needed

[MC KAos]

Jason Terry with the dumb foul! What an idiot, he should have just tried to draw a charge!

[MC KAos]

nice run! brewer >>>>>>>>>>>>stevenson!

[MC KAos]

Bizzaro Mavs!!!!!!

[danielofthesaints]

:yourock: Game 1 to the Mavs! Woohoo! It is going to be a great series, but I still believe the better series will be Heat and Celtics. Anyways, Go Mavs!

[MC KAos]

as weird as it sounds, game 2 is almost a must win for the mavs, the lakers play better as series go on so it would be great to have a 2-0 lead with 3 games left in dallas

[Christiann]

Now I'm never usually one to complain about a call and I'm very upset with Gasol's slopiness with that pass, but I feel that Kidd had fouled Kobe before Pau got the foul. I couldn't believe it didn't get called, but I'll give the Mav's there credit for Game 1. We blew it.

[TheCowboy]

Fun game! GO MAVS!!

[Danny White]

I can't believe I'm actually rooting for the Mavs in a series... but I am. :(

Hopefully they don't show too many shots of Cuban or I don't know if I'll be able to keep it up.

[MC KAos]

no way, it was clearly not a foul, if anything, he fouled gasol, but kobe tripped on his own, otherwise he would have complained to the refs

[danielofthesaints]

no way, it was clearly not a foul, if anything, he fouled gasol, but kobe tripped on his own, otherwise he would have complained to the refs

:laugh2: No way kidd fouled gasol. The only reason he lost the ball is because he wanted the cheap foul from getting bumped by kidd when he was chasing kobe. after the point of contact, gasol held the ball perpendicular to the ground, and then proceeded to hold the ball until he flailed his arms looking for the foul. The only possible foul could have come when kidd was holding on to kobe's hips on the start of that play.

[Danny White]

no way, it was clearly not a foul, if anything, he fouled gasol, but kobe tripped on his own, otherwise he would have complained to the refs

Kidd definitely fouled Bryant... he was grabbing him around the waist before Kobe even made his move.

But who really cares? Foul Kobe, knock him to the ground, harvest one of his kidneys, heck, Kidd could &@$% Kobe in the @$$ and I would think it's a-ok!

[DFWJC]

Bottomline
1-0 Mavs!

[BlueStar3398]

Bottomline
1-0 Mavs!

Way to go Mavs!!

[Corleone]

as weird as it sounds, game 2 is almost a must win for the mavs, the lakers play better as series go on so it would be great to have a 2-0 lead with 3 games left in dallas

I have to agree, I think it would be very hard for them to come back down two, they already came back being down one with the Hornets, granted they are no where near as good as the Mavs are. Plus if we steal another in LA, win at least two at home, we are good to go.


Bottomline
1-0 Mavs!

Yes sir! Our bench prevailed, just as I expected, what I didnt expect was the fail from Artest, and the bad finish from Gasol. I hope we have the same game plan and the lake show doesn't correct anything lol

A laker fan (amongst mav fans) at work said they gift wrapped that game for us but I have a hard time believing that Phil Jackson, who wants that 3-peat would throw a game, at home against a legit contender. Kobe admitted he can clearly beat them, it is now up to us to protect home. Although, it would be lovely to steal another LA win ;)

[MC KAos]

Kidd definitely fouled Bryant... he was grabbing him around the waist before Kobe even made his move.

But who really cares? Foul Kobe, knock him to the ground, harvest one of his kidneys, heck, Kidd could &@$% Kobe in the @$$ and I would think it's a-ok!



:laugh2:

[RastaRocket]

Kobe definitely tripped over his own feet.

[baj1dallas]

Win tonight would be absolutely huge for the Mavs. Maybe second biggest playoff win ever.

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Go Lakers

[MC KAos]

Go TO HELL Lakers

fixed it for ya :D

[Ren]

Good 1st QTR by the mavs, keep it up for 3 more pleas :pray:

[StylisticS]

Kidd definitely fouled Bryant... he was grabbing him around the waist before Kobe even made his move.

But who really cares? Foul Kobe, knock him to the ground, harvest one of his kidneys, heck, Kidd could &@$% Kobe in the @$$ and I would think it's a-ok!

:laugh2:

[Corleone]

MAVERICKS! Amazing *** game, and series thus far for the Mavs. 2-0 on the defending champs!

[StylisticS]

I am stunned right now at how well Dallas is playing.

[danielofthesaints]

WOOHOO! 2-0. bringing it back to Dallas. GO MAVS!

[Heisenberg]

WTRr9nknnTM

[DFWJC]

WOOHOO! 2-0. bringing it back to Dallas. GO MAVS!
Two down, two to go.
Keep the pedal down Mavs!

[RastaRocket]

Where all the doubters at?

[TheCowboy]

Lovin this! GO MAVS!

[Sam I Am]

The Lake "No" Show. :muttley:

[MC KAos]

very nice! but like the celtics/spurs, the lakers are vampires, you gotta drive the stake all the way in! i hope the mavs come out with a lot of intensity in game 3 and drive that stake right up to the heart of the lakers

[Sam I Am]

very nice! but like the celtics/spurs, the lakers are vampires, you gotta drive the stake all the way in! i hope the mavs come out with a lot of intensity in game 3 and drive that stake right up to the heart of the lakers

I think the Mavs play better on the road too. So, maybe it's like Not Home Court Advantage. :laugh2:

[MC KAos]

I think the Mavs play better on the road too. So, maybe it's like Not Home Court Advantage. :laugh2:

ya thats a wee bit concerning, neither the lakers or the mavs are very good home teams. the other side of that coin is that they are excellent road teams. the mavs have played well at home so far tho, hopefully they keep it up

[danielofthesaints]

I don't know whether to be happy that Artest is suspended for his flying forearm or to be sad that he wont be out there to screw his team over. Catch 22

[Corleone]

Artest is still a good defender and he was bound to improve so the complete elimination of him in game 3 is awesome with me, that is a LOT of their physicality and the Mavs need as little of that *** possible lol

Im glad his punk self got suspended.

Someone just brought the following fact to my attention, 2006 finals...up 2-0, not be a downer but we should simmer down and wait until we play a home game. Go MAVS!

[CanadianCowboysFan]

I don't hate the Mavs, just Mark Cuban so I hope he loses.

[Ren]

Artest is still a good defender and he was bound to improve so the complete elimination of him in game 3 is awesome with me, that is a LOT of their physicality and the Mavs need as little of that *** possible lol

Im glad his punk self got suspended.

Someone just brought the following fact to my attention, 2006 finals...up 2-0, not be a downer but we should simmer down and wait until we play a home game. Go MAVS!

They went up 2-0 at home that year. They've taken a 2-0 lead away this time, but if anyone can choke that away it's the Mavs. I ain't gonna celebrate until it's over, i don't trust this team been burnt far to many times

[Corleone]

They went up 2-0 at home that year. They've taken a 2-0 lead away this time, but if anyone can choke that away it's the Mavs. I ain't gonna celebrate until it's over, i don't trust this team been burnt far to many times

Same here man, I hope like hell they don't and finally earn the respect of this league which has not been given to us overt the past few years after than finals meltdown. I hope we make a run for Dirk's sake, he deserves a ring more than anyone in the league.

[peplaw06]

I think the Mavs play better on the road too. So, maybe it's like Not Home Court Advantage. :laugh2:What?? Up until three games ago, the Mavs had lost something like 18 out of 20 playoff road games.

[ABQCOWBOY]

I've watched the Lakers and I just don't see the energy from that team to come back. I think they are done. They need to be eliminated and they need to go for a season or so where they don't have post season. They need to get younger, especially at guard IMO. The only one who looks like they have energy are Bynum and Odom and Bynum is still injured so it's really not an explosive energy.

Kobe, Fish and Gasol all look tired. Artest isn't hitting anything and the frustration is showing up in his game.

I love Fish but I think the Lakers need to get themselves another starting PG, move Kobe to the two and get some quality depth in the backcourt. Neither Brown, Barnes nor Blake are really helping in their play. None of them can hit a 3 to save their lives. Bring in a good PG and move Fish to the bench and you help that situation out a lot IMO. Anyhow ....

[Sam I Am]

What?? Up until three games ago, the Mavs had lost something like 18 out of 20 playoff road games.

I was referencing the regular season.

The team's makeup is different this year than it has been in years past. They just really aren't the same team.

[peplaw06]

I was referencing the regular season.

The team's makeup is different this year than it has been in years past. They just really aren't the same team.Even then, the Mavs were a game better at home than on the road. And their first few road games in the playoffs were brutal. I still feel a lot more confident with them at home. I am not expecting a sweep, but would be shocked if the Mavs didn't get the split of the next 2 games.

[The30YardSlant]

Even then, the Mavs were a game better at home than on the road. And their first few road games in the playoffs were brutal. I still feel a lot more confident with them at home. I am not expecting a sweep, but would be shocked if the Mavs didn't get the split of the next 2 games.

The only thing that can save Los Angeles at this point is Kobe going off over the final five games, and I just don't think he has it in him anymore to carry a team by himself. He doesnt have the same lift he used to, can't get to the rim as effectively as he once did and is entering the jumpshooting phase of his career. Pau is playing like a scrub, Odom has been a non-factor, Artest has caught the crazy again, Barnes and Blake have been worthless, and Bynum is nevr going to take over and will his team offensively to a victory.

[MC KAos]

So, errrr, that big blond dude? Might want to avoid leaving him open lakers! Haha

[The30YardSlant]

Apparently, the Lakers are content with leaving one of the best shooters in the history of the game wide open all night

[jimmy40]

wow, traveling on Kobe. Is that the first of his career?

[Ren]

Sloppy 2nd QTR, Mavs are such a streaky team that if they don't play better again in the 3rd they could be in big trouble not just and not just this game

[jimmy40]

Sloppy 2nd QTR, Mavs are such a streaky team that if they don't play better again in the 3rd they could be in big trouble not just and not just this gameplaying like a team with a 2-0 lead. Kobe has been resting the whole game, look out.

[Ren]

playing like a team with a 2-0 lead. Kobe has been resting the whole game, look out.

This one is going to be a loss, last thing they could afford to do was to let them back in the series but that's exactly what they're doing, same old mavs :bang2:

[jimmy40]

maybe the Maverics can get a cheerleader to play inside since no one esle wants to.

[DIAF]

hahahahahahhaahhahahhaha lakers

[Ren]

wow :bow: one hell of a comeback if they hold off the last 18 secs

[jimmy40]

the Lakers were doing better in the 4th with Kobe on the bench. not over though

[jimmy40]

mr Kardashian with the turnover

[jimmy40]

over/under on Kobe shots the next game, 35?

[Ren]

Starting to believe in this mavs team :bow:

[DIAF]

http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/076/770/original/kobe-bryantmad.jpg

[MC KAos]

someone needs to photoshop a mirrored mavs logo on the chest of bizzaro! 4th quarter comebacks against the defending champs? what is this!

awesome performance down the stretch by dirk, if he wasnt making shots, he was setting up his teammates. sloppy execution by the lakers also helped

[windward]

Can we really sweep the Lakers?

[MC KAos]

in all seriousness though its still to early to celebrate, the lakers are a team that can come back and win 4 games in a row and the mavs are a team that can give it up, gotta keep the pedal to the metal!

[MC KAos]

why is jalen rose so butt hurt that the lakers lost? jeez he isnt even from LA?!?!?!

[Gemini Dolly]

Mavs are pissing me off.

Wrong Dallas team is winning.

[danielofthesaints]

Best set of bigman are you kidding me? :lmao2: Oh man Mavs fans are funny. First of there is no way that is true. Odom, Gasol, Bynum >>>>>> Dirk, Chandler, Haywood and second no way yall are deeper than Boston, L.A., or even the Spurs. The Mavs are playoff chokers and will get killed by the Lakers in the playoffs. Well that is if they dont choke in the 1st round again.


id rather have the spurs, lakers, celts, magics or bulls bench ANY day!! id rather have mike miller, the only decent bench guy in miami, over ANY of the mavs bench players

and thats beside the point that rotations get shortened to 8 or 9 players during the playoffs, so its really only the top 3 or 4 bench players that contribute, and from where im sitting, id rather have george hill, antonio mcdyess and gary neal over any three mavs bench warmers you can come up with



Silly to think for a second that the Mavs bigs are better than the Lakers.

Absolutely homerism at its best.

The Lakers bench could start in most cities.

Odom, Blake, Brown, Walton, Ratliff, Ebanks, Caracter.



Tisk Tisk ;) Yeah, we haven't won anything. As a Mavericks fan for my whole life, I know that ever too well. But I couldnt pass up these memorable quotes.

[MC KAos]

Tisk Tisk ;) Yeah, we haven't won anything. As a Mavericks fan for my whole life, I know that ever too well. But I couldnt pass up these memorable quotes.


i still stand by my statement, the lakers top 7 guys are better than the mavs top 7 guys, plus bynum is still destroying you guys. what i didnt see happening was gasol regressing to a huge pansie and the mavs actually able to use a large rotation during the playoffs. usually you have to shorten your rotation in the playoffs but the mavs have been able to use their depth in the playoffs just as they would in the regular season.

[danielofthesaints]

i still stand by my statement, the lakers top 7 guys are better than the mavs top 7 guys, plus bynum is still destroying you guys. what i didnt see happening was gasol regressing to a huge pansie and the mavs actually able to use a large rotation during the playoffs. usually you have to shorten your rotation in the playoffs but the mavs have been able to use their depth in the playoffs just as they would in the regular season.

To each their own.

[Corleone]

I disagree, the Mavs finished second in bench production this season and they have the deepest bench in the league imo

MAVS!!!!! 3-0, absolutely amazing! I am damn proud to be a Mavs fan tonight.

[The30YardSlant]

the lakers top 7 guys are better than the mavs top 7 guys

Perhaps if all players were in their prime, but as of right now this is simply not true. Fisher is done and is more useful as moral support than as a player at this point, Artest and Odom are shells of their former selves, Kobe is entering the late jump-shooting stage of his career and doesnt have the same quickness he used to, Pau has been declining since early this season, and Steve Blake wouldnt even make the Mavericks roster. Matt Barnes is a clown who is more concerned with his rep than playing basketball and Shannon Brown is a nice little bench player who thinks he is an all-star and takes a ton of ill-advised shots. Bynum is playing very well, but he just doesnt have the skill set to take over a series by himself.

Meanwhile, Dirk is at the absolute height of his game, Terry and Chandler are playing as well as they ever have, Barea has developed into a fine little player who knows his role and has outplayed both Fisher and Blake, and Peja has apparently found the fountain of youth in Dallas. Jason Kidd is old and not what he once was but is still by far the best point guard between the two teams. Marion is, well, not close to what he once was but is about on par with Artest.

Through three games Dallas has three of the four best players in this series, and none of them are named Kobe Bryant.

[casmith07]

Kobe is tired from carrying this team all year.

Odom and Bynum are the only guys that look like they want to play.

Fisher is too old to be effective as a perimeter defender anymore.

Calling my shot early, but I think Pau Gasol is finished. I don't think he'll ever recover and I think he's in epic freefall as far as diminishing skills.

Lakers need to get another big and get younger at PG. Shannon Brown needs to work on his long range jumper this off-season, because he's definitely got the quickness to slash and get to the bucket.

If Bynum can finally get healthy, the Lakers have a pretty damn good center...but they need another powerful inside guy.

Odom should play 35-40 minutes a game. Inexcusable that he's been coming off the bench this long - his length allows him to do things around the bucket against players similar to what Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis did for the Orlando Magic a few years back.

At any rate, they're done, and I think any championship hopes in the near future are done too -- the Miami Heat is the frontrunner, and will only get better this off-season.

[DIAF]

Calling my shot early, but I think Pau Gasol is finished. I don't think he'll ever recover and I think he's in epic freefall as far as diminishing skills.



Not to defend the Lakers, but Pau Gasol finished? Epic freefall diminishing skills? He averaged nearly 19 points and over 10 boards a game this year. Statistically, it was one of his best seasons ever.

[BraveHeartFan]

LOL! I'm loving the Lakers being down 3-0. This is WONDERFUL!

[baj1dallas]

i still stand by my statement, the lakers top 7 guys are better than the mavs top 7 guys, plus bynum is still destroying you guys. what i didnt see happening was gasol regressing to a huge pansie and the mavs actually able to use a large rotation during the playoffs. usually you have to shorten your rotation in the playoffs but the mavs have been able to use their depth in the playoffs just as they would in the regular season.

Kidd > Fisher
Stevenson << Bryant
Marion > Artest
Dirk > Gasol
Chandler < Bynum

Jet > Brown
Haywood < Odom
Barea > Blake
Stojakavic > Nobody

Bynum is playing well but he isn't "destroying" the Mavs obviously, or they wouldn't be up 3-0

[BIGDen]

LOL! I'm loving the Lakers being down 3-0. This is WONDERFUL!

Can't stand the Lakers. This is nice to see. Just one more Mavs!

[MC KAos]

Perhaps if all players were in their prime, but as of right now this is simply not true. Fisher is done and is more useful as moral support than as a player at this point, Artest and Odom are shells of their former selves, Kobe is entering the late jump-shooting stage of his career and doesnt have the same quickness he used to, Pau has been declining since early this season, and Steve Blake wouldnt even make the Mavericks roster. Matt Barnes is a clown who is more concerned with his rep than playing basketball and Shannon Brown is a nice little bench player who thinks he is an all-star and takes a ton of ill-advised shots. Bynum is playing very well, but he just doesnt have the skill set to take over a series by himself.

Meanwhile, Dirk is at the absolute height of his game, Terry and Chandler are playing as well as they ever have, Barea has developed into a fine little player who knows his role and has outplayed both Fisher and Blake, and Peja has apparently found the fountain of youth in Dallas. Jason Kidd is old and not what he once was but is still by far the best point guard between the two teams. Marion is, well, not close to what he once was but is about on par with Artest.

Through three games Dallas has three of the four best players in this series, and none of them are named Kobe Bryant.

i think you are right, i was thinking they would be as good as last year individually, but obviously they havent been. its crazy how fast players age in the NBA

Kidd > Fisher
Stevenson << Bryant
Marion > Artest
Dirk > Gasol
Chandler < Bynum

Jet > Brown
Haywood < Odom
Barea > Blake
Stojakavic > Nobody

Bynum is playing well but he isn't "destroying" the Mavs obviously, or they wouldn't be up 3-0

while i agree for the most part with your roster breakdown, your last sentence is completely false. in 05, amare was averaging 35+ points a game vs the spurs and they were down 0-3 anyway. he is dominating the mavs, but dirk is dominating gasol and the rest of the matchups have mostly gone to the mavs

[danielofthesaints]

while i agree for the most part with your roster breakdown, your last sentence is completely false. in 05, amare was averaging 35+ points a game vs the spurs and they were down 0-3 anyway. he is dominating the mavs, but dirk is dominating gasol and the rest of the matchups have mostly gone to the mavs

Ehh. Your comparison of the dominance of Amare to Bynum is quite misleading. Bynum has only averaged 15.7 pts and 9.3 rbs per game for the last 3 games. Those numbers are by no means "destructive", especially to the 35+ pt comparison of Amare. They are just solid numbers for a starting center in the playoffs.

[baj1dallas]

i think you are right, i was thinking they would be as good as last year individually, but obviously they havent been. its crazy how fast players age in the NBA



while i agree for the most part with your roster breakdown, your last sentence is completely false. in 05, amare was averaging 35+ points a game vs the spurs and they were down 0-3 anyway. he is dominating the mavs, but dirk is dominating gasol and the rest of the matchups have mostly gone to the mavs

I think you misunderstood me a little. If Bynum was destroying the Mavs the series would be closer. But he's done almost nothing in the fourth quarter. He's playing well, but not dominant - a la Dirk.

[MC KAos]

Ehh. Your comparison of the dominance of Amare to Bynum is quite misleading. Bynum has only averaged 15.7 pts and 9.3 rbs per game for the last 3 games. Those numbers are by no means "destructive", especially to the 35+ pt comparison of Amare. They are just solid numbers for a starting center in the playoffs.


I think you misunderstood me a little. If Bynum was destroying the Mavs the series would be closer. But he's done almost nothing in the fourth quarter. He's playing well, but not dominant - a la Dirk.


all good points, i just wonder what more advanced numbers for bynum are though, it seems like he doesnt get the ball enough. when he does get it, he has been very effective! i just hope they can finish them off tomorrow, they cant give the lakers any hope. Id go to dirk early and often

[Sam I Am]

Parcellism. You are what your record says you are. In the Lakers vs the Mavs case as of right now. The Lakers are 0-3. To argue any point that the Lakers are better than the Mavs is pointless. You've already lost. (thus far)

That can change going forward, but as that is extremely unlikely considering no team has ever comeback for an 0-3 deficit in the entire history of the NBA. (well over 60+ years)

...of course, records and history are made to be broken...

[Corleone]

I hope we can get it done Sunday and wrap the series up with a nice sweep then hopefully, hopefully OKC and Memphis goes 7 so Kidd can get nice and rested, along with everyone else and go after it in the conference finals. Kidd RESPONDS to rest, its insane. We sat him most of the last week of the season and he went beast mode against the blazers.

Side note, I know Caron Butler said he could return in the playoffs then they rules him for Portland and he almost got cleared for LA until getting ruled out so has anyone heard of a conference finals return? I think its doubtful, and even if he did he might take a while to get back to form regardless.

[danielofthesaints]

When it rains, it pours. THREEEEE!

[peplaw06]

Up by 18 halfway through the 2nd qtr. Run it up boys! Leave no doubt!!

[peplaw06]

Side note, I know Caron Butler said he could return in the playoffs then they rules him for Portland and he almost got cleared for LA until getting ruled out so has anyone heard of a conference finals return? I think its doubtful, and even if he did he might take a while to get back to form regardless.
I saw on the ESPN ticker yesterday I think it was, that they've said he's not coming back.

[The30YardSlant]

If/When this game truly gets out of hand Jackson has a responsibility to get Artest out of the game. Ron has that crazy look in his eyes and is just looking for a reason to kill somebody.

[MC KAos]

This is unbelievable! Hopefully the hot shooting continues!! Dirk hasnt done much and that's a great sign!

[The30YardSlant]

I just want this second half to get over with quickly and without any injuries. The Lakers are a very proud team and I would not be shocked if Dallas is on the receiving end of a few cheap shots, especially from Artest and Barnes.

[Ren]

Keep it up in the 2nd half!

I'm still not feeling comfortable, with the Mavs you wait for the whistle to celebrate

[peplaw06]

If/When this game truly gets out of hand Jackson has a responsibility to get Artest out of the game. Ron has that crazy look in his eyes and is just looking for a reason to kill somebody.

I just want this second half to get over with quickly and without any injuries. The Lakers are a very proud team and I would not be shocked if Dallas is on the receiving end of a few cheap shots, especially from Artest and Barnes.Good points... and with the recent history between these two teams I won't be surprised if it happens. But I don't think Phil will take anyone out until pretty late if it's still a 20 point game. He's retiring and he's traded barbs with Cuban. I could just see him washing his hands of whatever happened, if something did.

[DIAF]

I just wanted to say


LOL

[MC KAos]

Ya I would have a nice warm seat for dirk for the 4th, right where Brian cardinal is, let him muck it up with artest. Hell I would sit peja, Kidd, Terry and barea too

[jimmy40]

I just want this second half to get over with quickly and without any injuries. The Lakers are a very proud team and I would not be shocked if Dallas is on the receiving end of a few cheap shots, especially from Artest and Barnes.it will be a Kobe elbow to Berrera sp? head

[MC KAos]

Chandler too, btw pau looks like he is pretty close to crying

[The30YardSlant]

And here come the cheap shots

[The30YardSlant]

Odom gets thrown out. Lakers going down like chumps.

[DIAF]

Holy God What A Bunch Of Thugs

[Anjinsan]

Holy God What A Bunch Of Thugs

Can you remove the Romo hate sig? It's really antagonistic.

[MonsterD]

Holy God What A Bunch Of Thugs

I agree from Kobe on down these guys are classless dolts.

[MC KAos]

thats the difference between the lakers and the spurs, class! did anyone see the end of game 6 vs the grizzlies? they were all there congratulating them and hugging them, this is so classless! one of the reasons i hate the lakers with a purple passion, along with them somehow ending up with great players for nothing throughout their history. they are pathetic

[jimmy40]

this is why I couldn't be a commissioner, I'd suspend Bynum and Odom for the playoffs next year.

[trickblue]

That's gonna cost Bynum... it doesn't get more bush league than that...

How embarrassing for the Laker organization...

[The30YardSlant]

Wow, even I didnt expect this. That was one of the worst cheap shots I've ever seen.

[Yeagermeister]

What an embarrassment by so called champions. Phil is probably thinking this game can't end quick enough so I can get away from these *******es.

[baj1dallas]

What an embarrassment by so called champions. Phil is probably thinking this game can't end quick enough so I can get away from these *******es.

Disgusting really. Mavs are holding up well though.

[DIAF]

I hope we keep shooting 3s. Cram it down their throats.

[Yeagermeister]

That's gonna cost the Lakers... it doesn't get more bush league than that...

How embarrassing for the Laker organization...

Bynum not Artest but I can see how you'd make that mistake.

[MC KAos]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCWMmKVv66w&feature=related

this is how you act when you lose

[DIAF]

Mother's Day Massacre

[peplaw06]

Wow, even I didnt expect this. That was one of the worst cheap shots I've ever seen.Yeah I was gonna say you called it... unfortunately. Not too hard to predict, but at that level, it's just inexcusable.

[MonsterD]

Dibs on Artest getting ejected here soon.

[The30YardSlant]

Yeah I was gonna say you called it... unfortunately. Not too hard to predict, but at that level, it's just inexcusable.

Didnt expect it from Bynum, though

[jimmy40]

That's gonna cost the Lakers... it doesn't get more bush league than that...

How embarrassing for the Laker organization...the problem is there'll be suspensions for a game or two to start next year. That means nothing. Hell, Bynum will be injured anyway.

[Yeagermeister]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCWMmKVv66w&feature=related

this is how you act when you lose

That's beautiful and not because of how SA is acting. :D

[danielofthesaints]

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d Off To Wcf! Woohoo! Go Mavs!

[TheCowboy]

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d :d Off To Wcf! Woohoo! Go Mavs!
HEY HEY HEY GOOD BYE!

GO MAVS!

[The30YardSlant]

the problem is there'll be suspensions for a game or two to start next year. That means nothing. Hell, Bynum will be injured anyway.

It'll be more than a game or two. Based on past precedent I would be surprised if Bynum got less than 8-10 games. That was malicious.

[TheCowboy]

It'll be more than a game or two. Based on past precedent I would be surprised if Bynum got less than 8-10 games. That was malicious.
Heavy fine, 10-20 games should be it IMO

What a thug

[Ren]

http://i51.tinypic.com/357j6ll.gif

[Yeagermeister]

http://i51.tinypic.com/357j6ll.gif

:laugh1:

[The Panch]

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228658_585346808314_17303114_32942029_5822524_n.jp g
...............

[mldardy]

Heavy fine, 10-20 games should be it IMO

What a thug
:rolleyes:

[zrinkill]

That was embarrassing.

The Mavs beat them down and exposed them for the punks they are.

[DIAF]

That was embarrassing.




I think you misspelled "AWESOME"

[zrinkill]

I can't wait until romo is no longer a cowboy

:rolleyes:

[DIAF]

mature as ever I see

[zrinkill]

I can't wait until romo is no longer a cowboy

:rolleyes:

[DIAF]

typical. Aren't you a grown man? At least act like one.

[MC KAos]

seriously, did you enjoy the quincy carter/chad hutchinson period? you like watching ryan leaf with a star on his helmet?

[MC KAos]

btw, congrats to the mavs fans on the board, completely destroying the lakers was awesome! i thoroughly enjoyed it! it was fun cheering for you guys but im afraid it must come to an end now (unless you guys play miami in the finals, ill be back on your bandwagon if that happens)

i would like to thank the mavs and lakers both for this series, no one will remember this for the spurs losing as the #1 seed anymore. (also thanks to the grizzle for playing so well and making the pain less severe)

good luck to the mavs the rest of the way

[baj1dallas]

I saw on the ESPN ticker yesterday I think it was, that they've said he's not coming back.

Yeah there's no way, he still hasn't really been cleared for practice I don't think. Too late at this point.

Great win for the Mavs today BTW.

[baj1dallas]

btw, congrats to the mavs fans on the board, completely destroying the lakers was awesome! i thoroughly enjoyed it! it was fun cheering for you guys but im afraid it must come to an end now (unless you guys play miami in the finals, ill be back on your bandwagon if that happens)

i would like to thank the mavs and lakers both for this series, no one will remember this for the spurs losing as the #1 seed anymore. (also thanks to the grizzle for playing so well and making the pain less severe)

good luck to the mavs the rest of the way

thanks I've been hoping for a Miami rematch since this summer. God how great would that be to put down that Miami team as well as the Fakers.

[zrinkill]

I can't wait until romo is no longer a cowboy

:rolleyes:

[zrinkill]

btw, congrats to the mavs fans on the board, completely destroying the lakers was awesome! i thoroughly enjoyed it! it was fun cheering for you guys but im afraid it must come to an end now (unless you guys play miami in the finals, ill be back on your bandwagon if that happens)

i would like to thank the mavs and lakers both for this series, no one will remember this for the spurs losing as the #1 seed anymore. (also thanks to the grizzle for playing so well and making the pain less severe)

good luck to the mavs the rest of the way

I am happy for the Mavs fans

[DragonCowboy]

Still two more series to go if we want to win the championship, gotta keep the pedal to the metal! But, this series was awesome!

[Corleone]

Incredible series for the Mavs. OWNED the Lakers, punk moves by them at the end but they get a nice seat on the couch to watch the Mavs head to the finals. :bow:

[TheCowboy]

I feel very confident beating either the Grizzlies or the Thunder. IMO (knock on wood) we should be heading to the finals.

[Corleone]

We should

Mavs Fans: Who would you prefer to face in the western conference finals? Thunder or Grizzlies?

[TheCowboy]

We should

Mavs Fans: Who would you prefer to face in the western conference finals? Thunder or Grizzlies?
Grizzlies

[Ren]

Thunder, Memphis already took they the Spurs so they're kinda scary

[CATCH17]

Grizzlies

Me too. I just got more confidence against them.

But we did beat OKC without Dirk and Caron earlier this year.


Either way im just happy we're about to get a ton of rest.

It's priceless for our veteran group.

[Anjinsan]

Grizzles are for real. You don't want to play them.

[Corleone]

I think we probably match up better against the Thunder but I heard a decent point earlier, Memphis is an 8th seed for a reason. Durant is a beast, Westbrook may give Kidd some trouble but then again our bench is far better than theirs.

[Yeagermeister]

We were the 8 seed because of a bad start to the season. I know it was the regular season we were 3-1 vs the Mavs.

[Corleone]

Yeah Memphis matches up well with us, they are a big team and Randolph kills us but I think we can take either team. First the Blazers, then the Lakers, I think thats a really tough road to the conference finals. Probably the toughest in the playoffs.

[DFWJC]

Both Memphis and OKC deserve some respect right now.

I don't think Memphis' regular season record at all reflects who they are now...and anyone who know hoops and has watched them down the stretch would agree.

OKC has a some really nice weapons but lucky for us, Marion handles Durant fairly well.

I'd rather face OKC, but they're pretty good too.

[CATCH17]

Yeah Memphis matches up well with us, they are a big team and Randolph kills us but I think we can take either team. First the Blazers, then the Lakers, I think thats a really tough road to the conference finals. Probably the toughest in the playoffs.

We got a lot of current and former great Veteran players that are about to get a lot of rest so I say good luck to whoever is up next.

[DIAF]

So after watching the Bulls/Hawks game im convinced that Derrick Rose is a complete fraud of an MVP.

[The30YardSlant]

We should

Mavs Fans: Who would you prefer to face in the western conference finals? Thunder or Grizzlies?

The Grizzlies, mainly because Dallas has nobody who can guard Russell Westbrook and the Grizzlies play a similar style as Los Angeles with more athleticism and minus an elite perimeter scorer.

Memphis gave Dallas more trouble in the regular season, but two of their three wins came before Rudy Gay and Xavier Henry got hurt, one was when Dirk was out and this is a much better Mavericks team than the one they beat in the regular season. The bottom line is that Memphis just doesnt have the horses to score with this current Mavericks team on a consistent basis. They'll defend the three better, but they have nobody who can guard Dirk. Gasol is not quick enough and Dirk regularly abused Randolph when he was with Portland. Battier is their best option, and Dirk will just shoot over him like he has his whole career when various teams have tried Battier on him.

[The30YardSlant]

Thunder, Memphis already took they the Spurs so they're kinda scary

San Antonio is old, slow, unathletic and lacks outside shooting. Tony Parker has lost the quickness that once defined him and Duncan is about a year away from being just another role player. Outside of Ginobili, they just don't have anyone who can create anymore.

Dallas has many more scoring options, a star at the top of his game and several players (Barea, Terry, Nowitzki) who can still drive the bucket and get their own shots.

[crazytown41]

I don't think the Mavs want to be playing an 8th seed again. ;)

BTW: Put some blame on Terry for starting all this when he took that cheapshot on Blake when they were getting blown out last month. Don't think they forgot about that. Bet u Odom and Bynum was just getting payback.

[Sam I Am]

The NBA should suspend Bynum for a year. Not only was that an extremely cheap and dirt shot with intent to injure, his response to it afterwards shows how big a POS he is.

As for Odom, he should get the normal response. One game suspension. You could see he was frustrated. He clearly didn't have intent to injury like Bynum did and he was very apologetic after the game.

Someone should have threw something heavy at Bynum when he was walking out. Preferably hit him in the eye with it.

[Sam I Am]

:rolleyes:

:confused: He calls Bynum a thug after what he did and you roll your eyes?

Now, your post is more of a reason to... :rolleyes:

[BIGDen]

See ya Lakers. I'm happy for Nowitzki and the Mavs. He's been a guy who has been labeled as a choker etc. throughout his career despite being a great player and I'd love to see him shut everyone up this year. Wouldn't mind it if a certain overly-criticized QB did the same this season. ;)

[CATCH17]

So after watching the Bulls/Hawks game im convinced that Derrick Rose is a complete fraud of an MVP.

He scares me because he is going to get 2006 Dewayne Wade love the rest of the post season.

You can't even breathe on the guy right now.


Bennett Salvadore + Derek Rose is a lethal combo to beat.

[CATCH17]

The NBA should suspend Bynum for a year. Not only was that an extremely cheap and dirt shot with intent to injure, his response to it afterwards shows how big a POS he is.

As for Odom, he should get the normal response. One game suspension. You could see he was frustrated. He clearly didn't have intent to injury like Bynum did and he was very apologetic after the game.

Someone should have threw something heavy at Bynum when he was walking out. Preferably hit him in the eye with it.


Bynum is just lucky he didn't hurt Barea bad because there is no telling what could've happened to him.

[peplaw06]

BTW: Put some blame on Terry for starting all this when he took that cheapshot on Blake when they were getting blown out last month. Don't think they forgot about that. Bet u Odom and Bynum was just getting payback.Um, no. There is no excuse for that. What Terry did was nothing on the level of those two.

[Sam I Am]

Bennett Salvadore + Derek Rose is a lethal combo to beat.

That punk (Salvatore) lives about five minutes from me. I've never been a fan of him and I was extremely happy to hear that he had to shutdown his Stamford steakhouse about six months ago. (it was around for about 16 years) Best part about it was he had just did renovations to it about six months before he had to close it.

The NBA is corrupt from head to toe. The owners need to sweep out the NBA corporate office brass and all of the referees and start over. They ruin the game. I was a HUGE NBA fan up until the corruption and taint really started to bleed out onto the courts around 2002.

[CATCH17]

That punk (Salvatore) lives about five minutes from me. I've never been a fan of him and I was extremely happy to hear that he had to shutdown his Stamford steakhouse about six months ago. (it was around for about 16 years) Best part about it was he had just did renovations to it about six months before he had to close it.

The NBA is corrupt from head to toe. The owners need to sweep out the NBA corporate office brass and all of the referees and start over. They ruin the game. I was a HUGE NBA fan up until the corruption and taint really started to bleed out onto the courts around 2002.

Yeah it has sucked for me as a Mavs fan and when you have an owner that voices his opinions about it they will come down on you even harder.

I'll never get past the Miami Heat series. I can't believe the league would so blatantly rob a team like that.

[zrinkill]

Hey look!

Catch17 is back.

Enjoy is man ....... enjoy it.

[MC KAos]

The NBA should suspend Bynum for a year. Not only was that an extremely cheap and dirt shot with intent to injure, his response to it afterwards shows how big a POS he is.

As for Odom, he should get the normal response. One game suspension. You could see he was frustrated. He clearly didn't have intent to injury like Bynum did and he was very apologetic after the game.

Someone should have threw something heavy at Bynum when he was walking out. Preferably hit him in the eye with it.

so your saying a guy should be suspended for a whole YEAR because he made a hard foul? :lmao2:

that is insane, stephen jackson went to the STANDS and punched a fan!! he wasnt even suspended a whole season. 2-5 games is what he should get

So after watching the Bulls/Hawks game im convinced that Derrick Rose is a complete fraud of an MVP.

yes, the only offensive weapon on the best team in the league (record wise) is a TOTAL fraud!!! 39ppg in atlanta is SOOOO TERRIBLE!!! what a complete FRAUD!!

He scares me because he is going to get 2006 Dewayne Wade love the rest of the post season.

You can't even breathe on the guy right now.


Bennett Salvadore + Derek Rose is a lethal combo to beat.

That punk (Salvatore) lives about five minutes from me. I've never been a fan of him and I was extremely happy to hear that he had to shutdown his Stamford steakhouse about six months ago. (it was around for about 16 years) Best part about it was he had just did renovations to it about six months before he had to close it.

The NBA is corrupt from head to toe. The owners need to sweep out the NBA corporate office brass and all of the referees and start over. They ruin the game. I was a HUGE NBA fan up until the corruption and taint really started to bleed out onto the courts around 2002.

Yeah it has sucked for me as a Mavs fan and when you have an owner that voices his opinions about it they will come down on you even harder.

I'll never get past the Miami Heat series. I can't believe the league would so blatantly rob a team like that.

first, you guys arent in the finals yet, second you are ALREADY complaining about what the refs COULD call the games? i bet you guys think osama is still alive and princess diana was murdered by the queen of england too

Hey look!

Catch17 is back.

Enjoy is man ....... enjoy it.

:lmao2:

[Sam I Am]

so your saying a guy should be suspended for a whole YEAR because he made a hard foul? :lmao2:

that is insane, stephen jackson went to the STANDS and punched a fan!! he wasnt even suspended a whole season. 2-5 games is what he should get

You damn right he should be suspended for a year. He had full intent to injure. He could have easily caused serious injury. You are a DAMN FOOL if you think otherwise. This is a professional sport, not some pickup street basketball game.

As for Stephen Jackson. He should have been ban from the NBA. That is absolutely something that shouldn't be tolerated.

This is my whole point at the fact that the NBA is corrupt and are ruining the game. The NBA front office and corrupt refs have made the NBA a ghetto league.

btw, it's not YOU GUYS here. I'm already stated that I hate the NBA. The Mavs *were* my team at one point. Right now, I just want Dirk to win a championship. He is a great guy and one of the best players in the game. He should have already had one in 2006, but.... :rolleyes:

[MC KAos]

You damn right he should be suspended for a year. He had full intent to injure. He could have easily caused serious injury. You are a DAMN FOOL if you think otherwise. This is a professional sport, not some pickup street basketball game.

As for Stephen Jackson. He should have been ban from the NBA. That is absolutely something that shouldn't be tolerated.

This is my whole point at the fact that the NBA is corrupt and are ruining the game. The NBA front office and corrupt refs have made the NBA a ghetto league.

btw, it's not YOU GUYS here. I'm already stated that I hate the NBA. The Mavs *were* my team at one point. Right now, I just want Dirk to win a championship. He is a great guy and one of the best players in the game. He should have already had one in 2006, but.... :rolleyes:

its a bit extreme to want a guy suspended that long, as bad as that move was. terry punched michael finley in the balls, do you think he should have been suspended a whole year? because thats a lot worse than what bynum did