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Hmm · 05-05-2011, 05:14 AM

The Mavs need to stay on their toes. Examining the box score, we find that the 12 point difference in scores comes from 2 things.
1. The Fakers missed 9 of their 20 free throws. This is on the Fakers and the Mavs cannot rely on poor Faker free throw shooting in the next game.
2. The Mavs made 6 more 3 pointers than the Fakers. Relying on the 3 point shot to win games in the playoffs is not a reliable strategy.

Of course other factors were at play that are not reflected in the box scores, and
the Mavs will win the series, but they must not become complacent.

05-05-2011, 05:14 AM	#866
Hmm Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	The Mavs need to stay on their toes. Examining the box score, we find that the 12 point difference in scores comes from 2 things. 1. The Fakers missed 9 of their 20 free throws. This is on the Fakers and the Mavs cannot rely on poor Faker free throw shooting in the next game. 2. The Mavs made 6 more 3 pointers than the Fakers. Relying on the 3 point shot to win games in the playoffs is not a reliable strategy. Of course other factors were at play that are not reflected in the box scores, and the Mavs will win the series, but they must not become complacent. Last edited by Hmm; 05-05-2011 at 05:15 AM.