01-01-2013, 02:44 PM
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GDT: Mavericks (12-19) at Wizards (4-24)
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http://www.nba.com/games/20130101/DA...s=iref:nbahpgt[0021200458]
By JORDAN GARRETSON
Posted Dec 31 2012 8:43PM
The Dallas Mavericks already got their marquee player back from injury, while the Washington Wizards continue to anxiously await the return of theirs. But both teams continue to struggle heading into Tuesday night's game at Washington.
The Mavericks (12-19) had lost two straight when Dirk Nowitzki made his season debut Dec. 23 against San Antonio, but Dallas has lost all four games since its star forward returned. Nowitzki, who averaged 21.6 points per game in 2011-12 without missing a game, missed the first 27 contests this season after undergoing knee surgery.
The 11-time All-Star is clearly not in top form yet, shooting a career-low 32.4 percent from the field. He hasn't scored more than nine points while playing an average of 21.8 minutes as he tries to improve his conditioning.
Sunday was another struggle, with Nowitzki scoring eight on 3-for-9 shooting in a 111-86 home loss to the Spurs, the Mavericks' sixth straight defeat to mark their longest losing streak since January 6-17, 2011.
Dallas hasn't dropped seven in a row since Feb. 9-19, 1999.
"Obviously Dirk is not ready," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "He's not Dirk Nowitzki, basically one of the greatest players that's ever played, so it's going to take time for him. Everybody's just trying to figure out their place and work around and get back into a rotation. It's very, very difficult when you have a guy like that out and then he comes back."
O.J. Mayo picked up the primary scoring load while Nowitzki was out, averaging a career-best 19.8 ppg. But he's struggled since Nowitzki returned, averaging 8.5 points on 33.3 percent shooting, making his teammate's slow return to form even more noticeable.
Coach Rick Carlisle has regularly shuffled his lineup to try to find answers, but no combinations have kept Dallas from falling seven games under .500 for the first time since April 6, 2000 - the first season Mark Cuban owned the team. Carlisle used his 14th different starting lineup against the Spurs, giving Vince Carter his first start of the season. Carter finished with 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting.
"We've got to stick together and we've got to fight," Carlisle said. "And we've got to fight harder than we did tonight."
The league-worst Wizards (4-24) have lost nine of their last 10 as they are still without John Wall. The third-year point guard is still limited to non-contact work in practice as he recovers from a patella injury.
Wall's absence isn't helping Washington's league-worst field-goal percentage (40.6 percent). The Wizards turned in their 12th sub-40.0 percent shooting performance in Saturday's 87-77 loss at Chicago as leading scorer Jordan Crawford (16.0 ppg) sat out with an ankle injury. Crawford was a full participant in Monday's practice.
"We just didn't have our offense," coach Randy Wittman said. " ... Tonight we came out and battled hard, even though short-handed. Yes, it hurt to lose our leading scorer but it isn't that reason we lost."
Crawford scored 21 points off the bench in Washington's 107-101 loss at Dallas on Nov. 14 - the Wizards' fifth straight defeat in the series. Mayo led the Mavericks with 25 points on 9-of-15 shooting.
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01-01-2013, 02:53 PM
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If we lose this one, I think I will cry. Lets get some confidence off this win and start the year 1 game over .500.
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01-01-2013, 03:07 PM
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Normally this should be a win, but somehow i am not that confident...
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01-01-2013, 03:17 PM
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If we lose this game, we officially hit rock bottom.
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You say it in Brazil, you say Dirk, they know Nowitzki. You say it in China,
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01-01-2013, 03:33 PM
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Would like to see two bigmen starting the game, not with Marion at the 4. That does not work...
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01-01-2013, 03:37 PM
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Difficult win
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01-01-2013, 03:53 PM
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Perfect opponent to "prove the naysayers wrong" and pad some stats...
MIA on wednesday should be more interesting.
Last edited by markus1234; 01-01-2013 at 03:54 PM.
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01-01-2013, 04:20 PM
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We have a chance. Although a loss would send Carlisle into a kiniption fit on the court... Hmmm. Tough choice. Im rooting for the Carlisle meltdown.
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01-01-2013, 04:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oilfieldtrash
We have a chance. Although a loss would send Carlisle into a kiniption fit on the court... Hmmm. Tough choice. Im rooting for the Carlisle meltdown.
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Lol
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01-01-2013, 05:23 PM
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Cunningham and Wright (quad strain) inactive.
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01-01-2013, 05:35 PM
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Sub .500 team vs sub .250 team. I like the odds for this one!
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01-01-2013, 05:48 PM
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Ok...
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Mavs starters: Collison, Mayo, Carter, Marion and Kaman.
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01-01-2013, 05:55 PM
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So why call Cunningham up just to put him on the inactive list?
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01-01-2013, 06:01 PM
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i hope dirk hits his shots tonight.
i predict mayo goes off. he always does against bad teams.
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01-01-2013, 06:12 PM
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They've got a D-League backcourt. We're not on fire, but this one shouldn't even be close.
Oh yeah, let's start with giving up an offensive board.
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01-01-2013, 06:17 PM
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What a terrible effort so far.
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01-01-2013, 06:18 PM
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Ok, so maybe grab a rebound? And stop fouling?
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01-01-2013, 06:19 PM
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our rebounding.... smh
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01-01-2013, 06:19 PM
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Carlisle hss to begin statting Dirk. Mavs cant afford to always come out and be in a gigantic hole every game.
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01-01-2013, 06:19 PM
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Great start as always.
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01-01-2013, 06:21 PM
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vince is feeling his odds
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01-01-2013, 06:21 PM
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Mayo can't do anything right it seems. Missed 3 shots, lost the ball after a block which led to a three...
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01-01-2013, 06:22 PM
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'Thats how the season is going-- we get a block and they scramble and get a three on a broken play
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01-01-2013, 06:23 PM
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That Nene can't score on Marion is surprising. But that's what Marion does for you.
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01-01-2013, 06:24 PM
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kaman could you please grab a rebound?
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01-01-2013, 06:24 PM
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This first quarter looks awfully familiar.
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01-01-2013, 06:24 PM
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The rebounding is hilarious. And again, that startling lineup with Marion at the 4 is behind!
Looks like no effort from the Mavs...
Last edited by Kante; 01-01-2013 at 06:25 PM.
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01-01-2013, 06:27 PM
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mayo!
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01-01-2013, 06:27 PM
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Carlisle to retire if dallas loses tonight. you heard it here first!
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01-01-2013, 06:27 PM
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Dirk double leads to an open O.J. three.
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01-01-2013, 06:28 PM
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Dirk comes in and the offense looks better.
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01-01-2013, 06:28 PM
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Collison controlling the pace it seems!
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01-01-2013, 06:28 PM
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i hope dirk gets in game-shape in a week max.
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01-01-2013, 06:32 PM
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Come on Dirk... got to rebound that. Collison made a terrible pass.
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01-01-2013, 06:32 PM
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Wow. What a crappy layup by Beal.
Wow. Wizards came up with a basket anyway...
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01-01-2013, 06:33 PM
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i dont really like doug and roddy together
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01-01-2013, 06:34 PM
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We should be up by 10, and we're down 7. They have like 19 second chance points. Ridiculous.
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01-01-2013, 06:36 PM
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Allowing 29 points to the Wizards...
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01-01-2013, 06:36 PM
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Can Roddy throw the ball to Dirk?..... he twice swung the ball on a supposed to be entry pass.
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01-01-2013, 06:37 PM
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One open FG-A for Dirk in 5min. Welcome (back) to Devin Harris offense.
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