12-14-2015, 01:26 PM
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GDT: Mavs vs. Suns 12/14/15 @ 7:30pm CT
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The "D" has been missing for Dallas lately at home.
Trying to salvage the finale of a three-game homestand, the Mavericks look to put together a 48-minute effort Monday night versus the Phoenix Suns.
Any momentum Dallas (13-11) gained from road victories at Washington and New York was blunted with home losses to Atlanta and the Wizards, who shot 51.8 percent overall and 14 for 29 from 3-point range in beating the Mavericks 114-111 on Saturday night.
Coach Rick Carlisle shouldered the blame for the defeat, noting he failed to make adjustments during a Washington's 39-point third quarter in which it made 6 of 8 from beyond the arc and 16 of 23 overall.
"We allowed them to get into an unbelievable shotmaking groove," Carlisle said. "It's a one-point game at halftime, which is manageable. The third quarter was what did us in. I blame myself. We need to get these guys better prepared to play, and we're just not where we need to be."
The century mark has usually been a bell weather for the Mavs, who are 9-2 when holding opponents under 100 points and 4-9 when failing to do so. Dallas has also allowed at least 98 points in all five of its home losses and is trying to avoid its first winless homestand of at least three games since going 0-3 from Feb. 17-21, 1998.
That inconsistent defense turned in a solid effort in a 111-95 win at Phoenix in the first meeting Oct. 28. The Mavs limited the Suns to 39.1 percent shooting and 6 for 24 from beyond the arc, while Raymond Felton's 18 points paced eight players in double figures.
Felton had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in Saturday's loss for his second career triple-double and may see extended minutes again since Deron Williams could miss his second straight game due to an illness.
Dirk Nowitzki, who has averaged 22.0 points in his career against the Suns, has gone 2 for 11 from 3-point range on the homestand and has 26 total points on 9-for-29 shooting. He's 76 points shy of tying Shaquille O'Neal (28,596) for sixth on the all-time list.
Wesley Matthews improved his 3-point shooting at home to 30.8 percent (20 for 65) after making 6 of 11 on Saturday.
Phoenix (11-14) is seeking its fourth win in five games after taking advantage of turnover-prone Minnesota in Sunday's 108-101 victory. The Suns scored an NBA season-high 43 points off 24 turnovers -- the most by any team since Milwaukee had 47 against Philadelphia on April 13.
"We want to play great defense, get stops and get out in transition and run and have fun," said guard Eric Bledsoe, who had 23 points and nine assists.
Bledsoe's backcourt partner Brandon Knight shook off an 0-for-12 shooting effort in Friday's loss to Portland by hitting a career-high seven 3-pointers and scoring 25 points.
"It always feels good to see the ball go in the hoop," Knight said. "I'm not going to change the way I've been playing. It was one off night, a really off night. But I'm a very confident person and my teammates always stick behind me."
Knight and Bledsoe were held in check by the Mavericks in October, combining for 28 points on 10-of-25 shooting, and also struggled defensively with minus-23 and minus-25 marks, respectively. Phoenix forced just eight turnovers in that game, leading to four points, while Dallas scored 13 off 18 miscues by the Suns.
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12-14-2015, 03:41 PM
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"Black hole Suns, you won't come, you won't come..." tonight, the Mavs' guards will prove to be too powerful for the Bled-so/Night combo... the Mavs get a much needed homecourt win, the beginning of a new winning streak....
Mavs - 116
Black-Hole-Suns - 101
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12-14-2015, 06:31 PM
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It's been tough to get too excited for Mavs games lately
Regardless, easy win
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12-14-2015, 07:15 PM
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If there was ever a guaranteed win, it's this game tonight.
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12-14-2015, 08:20 PM
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D Will is active. Lets hope they knock down their open jumpers tonight.
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12-14-2015, 08:22 PM
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Need the bounce back win
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12-14-2015, 08:59 PM
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Parsons made both FT's?!?!?!!?!?
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12-14-2015, 09:11 PM
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Where is the center? Why the hell is Harris guarding Tyson?
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12-14-2015, 09:12 PM
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Barea has been awful so far.
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12-14-2015, 09:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart
Where is the center? Why the hell is Harris guarding Tyson?
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Rick has gotten carried away with small ball. Powell and Dirk on Tyson is not good.
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12-14-2015, 09:34 PM
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Harris may be the worst offensive player on the planet, but his defense is what keeps him on the floor.
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12-14-2015, 09:43 PM
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6 total team assists at half. 12 shots for Dwill to only 4 for Wes and 5 for Dirk. I'd like to see the ball move some more in the second half.
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12-14-2015, 09:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart
Harris may be the worst offensive player on the planet, but his defense is what keeps him on the floor.
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Yeah, Harris has been solid as hell on defense.
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12-14-2015, 10:03 PM
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Is that so hard? Get the damn ball to Dirk or at least go through him
Rebounding is astoundingly bad. Mavs are asking Zaza to do it all ala Tyson. Cant expect Dirk/Zaza/Powell to do any damage on boards
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12-14-2015, 10:08 PM
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ugh mavs could be leading big. Frustrating
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12-14-2015, 10:17 PM
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ugh mavs could be leading big. Frustrating
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Feel better? Lmao
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12-14-2015, 10:17 PM
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ugh mavs could be leading big. Frustrating
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Now THATS what Im talking about
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12-14-2015, 10:20 PM
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Great 3rd quarter. Gotta finish this thing out!
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12-14-2015, 10:30 PM
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Lets see how the Mavs play this 4th. They are very quick to relax in these situations even though they arent the team that have the luxury to do it.
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12-14-2015, 10:30 PM
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LOL this team
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12-14-2015, 10:31 PM
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Less drama please, let's just get the blowout.
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12-14-2015, 10:33 PM
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Thank you, Parsons.
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12-14-2015, 10:33 PM
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Parsons to the rescue?
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12-14-2015, 10:34 PM
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Nice to see Parsons come alive. Good timing too
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12-14-2015, 10:36 PM
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Parsons to the rescue?
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He giveth, he taketh.
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12-14-2015, 10:42 PM
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Angry dirk is good dirk
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12-14-2015, 10:42 PM
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Here we go...
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12-14-2015, 10:43 PM
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What's with the whistles for breathing on them?
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12-14-2015, 10:43 PM
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wtf is the problem with these refs. Mavs get nothing. Suns are getting everything
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12-14-2015, 10:44 PM
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Oh come on................
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12-14-2015, 10:44 PM
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Ball went out of bounds... these refs..
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12-14-2015, 10:45 PM
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WTF ball out of bounds. And then an out of control block!!!!
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12-14-2015, 10:46 PM
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got damn this is fucking bullshit
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12-14-2015, 10:47 PM
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Quote:
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WTF ball out of bounds. And then an out of control block!!!!
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That was one of the most bizarre things I've seen. The ball was almost completely in the blue.
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12-14-2015, 10:51 PM
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What a bizarre 4th quarter. Mavs cant just blow out a team in the 3rd and keep the blow out on. And we still have 2 minutes left to potentially blow it.
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12-14-2015, 10:52 PM
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I thought you couldnt initiate contact like Bledsoe just did? Thought that rule had been changed.
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12-14-2015, 10:53 PM
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I thought you couldnt initiate contact like Bledsoe just did?
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You can't if you have a Mavs Jersey.
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12-14-2015, 10:55 PM
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Mvavs tried everything to let Suns back to the come
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12-14-2015, 10:55 PM
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The refs have missed every single possible call except for any breathing on the Suns. Its astonishing
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TO after to, then foul on three
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