GDT Game 15 - Pels (6-11) at Mavs (2-13) 6pm FSSW/FSNO

[EricaLubarsky]

Mavs face the NBAs top scorer in Davis supported by a team that is starting to make threes and are five of the last six.

questionable
Dirk
Deron

out
Harris
Barea

[Underdog]

Easy win.

[j0Shi]

Need to honor their momentum und lose this one! Might be tougher than usual, in case of emergency give the ball to Wes.

[Heezzi]

We back baby!

[CGM]

Otter doesn't lie... otter eats Pelican... Otter wins.... Pelican dies....

Otter Mavs who are not the usual starters - 102
Dead Pelicans - 100

[tap2390]

Maybe Harrison Barnes and Anthony Davis should just play 1 on 1 to determine this game.

[EricaLubarsky]

Keep. it. competitive. until. the. 4th.

[rimrocker]

Damn....might actually get a win tonight.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by rimrocker

Damn....might actually get a win tonight.

We haven't hit the third quarter yet!

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

We haven't hit the third quarter yet!

Yeah but we ain't down by double digits going into 4th. But then this isn't exactly Cavs or Clips.

[rimrocker]

God Powell's shot looks awful at times.

[EricaLubarsky]

Oops, I meant the 4th.

[EricaLubarsky]

The idea of a win actually makes me queasy

[EricaLubarsky]

Barnes is vicious.

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by EricaLubarsky

Barnes is vicious.

Think his nickname should be Dirty Harry.

[EricaLubarsky]

Have faith. We still may lose this one.

[EricaLubarsky]

Damnit, Matthews. We're trying to tank.

[Underdog]

Pelicans trying to out-tank us...

[tap2390]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Pelicans trying to out-tank us...

[Melonhead]

Deron hurt again? Seen him in the first half, but didnt see him in the 4th

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Deron hurt again? Seen him in the first half, but didnt see him in the 4th

I think they had him on a minutes restriction tonight.

[EricaLubarsky]

Barnes is nasty

[Bryan_Wilson]

Barnes coming up big in the 4th to try and win this game.

Coincidentally he's going to be benched next game. DNP- Conduct detrimental to team.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Barnes coming up big in the 4th to try and win this game.

Coincidentally he's going to be benched next game. DNP- Conduct detrimental to team.

I smell a sore hamstring

[Heezzi]

MAX Barnes.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Barnes coming up big in the 4th to try and win this game.

Coincidentally he's going to be benched next game. DNP- Conduct detrimental to team.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Shake this win off guys, we otter be back to business as usual with the next 4 being Spurs > hornets > bulls > hornets.

[rimrocker]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Shake this win off guys, we otter be back to business as usual with the next 4 being Spurs > hornets > bulls > hornets.

We're still the worst team in NBA and as long as we stay bottom 3 I think we'll be okay.

[EricaLubarsky]

win number 3!

[Cerberus]

Mavs win and Davis clinched a win for my Fantasy team. Good day.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Oh and by far Simba's best game this year. Hope that continues.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

It's funny because you know the advanced statters are going to rag on Barnes for his 9-24 shooting.

I'm just happy that Anderson finally didn't suck a game.

[Budapest Maverick]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

It's funny because you know the advanced statters are going to rag on Barnes for his 9-24 shooting.

He was not good, come on. I understand that it's hard for him to be the focal point on this team, but it is getting clearer and clearer that he is not a first option. His efficiency is tanking hard right now, it is what it is, no need to bash him, but same goes for praise.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by Budapest Maverick

He was not good, come on. I understand that it's hard for him to be the focal point on this team, but it is getting clearer and clearer that he is not a first option. His efficiency is tanking hard right now, it is what it is, no need to bash him, but same goes for praise.

Didnt have a good game, but his aggression at the end of the game to put this thing away is something a #2 option can do, and occasionally be a #1 from time to time. As a fan, when he got the ball late, I got that "this shot is going in" feeling.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Budapest Maverick

He was not good, come on. I understand that it's hard for him to be the focal point on this team, but it is getting clearer and clearer that he is not a first option. His efficiency is tanking hard right now, it is what it is, no need to bash him, but same goes for praise.

You base an entire player on a few missed shots, but choose to ignore what Barnes did to help win the game.

Did you watch this game?

[Budapest Maverick]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

You base an entire player on a few missed shots, but choose to ignore what Barnes did to help win the game.

Did you watch this game?

Yeah, I did, and no, I did not base his entire performance on a few missed shots. I'm not saying he was bad btw, but crowning him as the sole reason - I'm exaggerating - for our win, is a bit too much, especially when Matthews was arguably better, and the primary reason why we won was team defense.

[DirkFTW]

You're doing it wrong.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Budapest Maverick

Yeah, I did, and no, I did not base his entire performance on a few missed shots. I'm not saying he was bad btw, but crowning him as the sole reason - I'm exaggerating - for our win, is a bit too much, especially when Matthews was arguably better, and the primary reason why we won was team defense.

I agree that Matthews was better, and I give a lot of credit to him for actually giving a sh** on this team.

If I had a gun to my head, my scapegoat the last two seasons would Deron Williams. He just doesn't give a crap and just turns it over willy nilly. I think he is a team cancer that should be rid of as soon as possible.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

You base an entire player on a few missed shots, but choose to ignore what Barnes did to help win the game.

Did you watch this game?

You must spread rep. Barnes was one of only three guys last night that actually looked like NBA-caliber players (Matthews and Anderson were the other two).

[Underdog]

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban dismisses any suggestions of team tanking this season