01-20-2016, 11:18 AM
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GDT: Mavs vs Timberwolves 01/20/16 7:30pm CT
Scoring hasn't been much of a problem at home lately for the Dallas Mavericks, but their defense has slipped partially due to some lengthy games.
Facing the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves for the second time in two weeks could solve that.
The Mavericks go for an eighth win in 10 home games as they try to extend their winning streak over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Dallas (24-19) is averaging 108.4 points while winning seven of its last nine home games after splitting the first 10 while scoring 99.6 per game.
The Mavericks, however, are surrendering an average of 113.0 points while winning two of their last three games. Each of those games has gone into overtime, including a 117-116 double-OT win over Sacramento on Jan. 5.
Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams prevented Dallas from going that far Monday, combining for 17 of its 20 points in overtime of a 118-113 win over Boston.
"I just dug deep. That was a gutsy win," said Nowitzki, who tied a season high with 31 points -- 21 after the third quarter -- and had 11 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season.
Williams has been much more productive at home than on the road. He scored 20 points against the Celtics, giving him an average of 19.1 points over his last 10 home games compared to 8.4 in his past seven away.
Williams' struggled on the road at Minnesota on Jan. 10, totaling four points on 2-for-10 shooting. However, Nowitzki practically carried the Mavs to a 93-87 victory, scoring 29 points with seven rebounds while sinking 12 of 22 from the floor -- 4 of 7 from 3-point range.
"(Dirk) just makes the game so easy," Williams told the team's official website.
Dallas has won four straight meetings with the Timberwolves (13-30), holding them to 85.3 points per game and 20.5 percent shooting from beyond the arc over the last three.
Minnesota is doing little to inspire confidence it's capable of ending its woes. The Timberwolves are averaging 93.9 points while losing 14 of their last 16 games, and they've dropped a season-high seven straight on the road after a 114-99 defeat at New Orleans on Tuesday.
It's Minnesota's longest road losing streak since a 10-game skid from Nov. 30, 2014-Jan. 9, 2015.
Despite the Timberwolves occupying the Northwest Division cellar, Andrew Wiggins has been a bright spot with 24.3 points per game over the last seven. That includes 21 points with seven rebounds against the Mavs earlier this month after the second-year pro averaged 12.3 and 4.3 over his first three career matchups.
Rookie Karl-Anthony Towns wasn't very effective in his first meeting with Dallas, scoring 10 points with four rebounds. The No. 1 overall pick enters this one after putting up 20 points and pulling down 13 boards against the Pelicans.
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01-20-2016, 01:37 PM
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Uh oh...Dirk out tonight with right knee effusion...and this little bomb....
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs 40m40 minutes ago
Oh boy. Back in Oct 2012 @swish41 injury was listed as "right knee effusion."
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01-20-2016, 02:42 PM
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Uh oh...Dirk out tonight with right knee effusion...and this little bomb....
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs 40m40 minutes ago
Oh boy. Back in Oct 2012 @swish41 injury was listed as "right knee effusion."
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Dirk Nowitzki is a monster of epic and unattainable proportion. Seriously, he must be stopped.
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01-20-2016, 03:53 PM
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You have to place blame squarely on the front office for this
Im sick of Dirk who is 37 years old having to constantly carry the team because we refuse to develop young players. It is going to kill us as a team when dirk retires. I feel so bad for dirk. He deserves to have a team competing for a title
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01-20-2016, 04:26 PM
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...no Dirk? No problem... tonight, the Mavs win their 9th home game against the Tender-wool, especially thanks to a breakout game by Powell who scores a 20 point/10 rebound double-double...
Mavs - 120
Tender-wool - 108
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01-20-2016, 04:36 PM
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Im sick of Dirk who is 37 years old having to constantly carry the team because we refuse to develop young players. It is going to kill us as a team when dirk retires. I feel so bad for dirk. He deserves to have a team competing for a title
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I believe what Dirk deserves is to enjoy and have fun playing basketball. Unlike you know... that guy on his farewell tour. It's not like Dirk hasn't won a title that he should do like many others have tried.
There also aren't that many youngsters wearing Mavs uniform that need to be developed. If Powell would be able to hit his jumpers he would probably average a bit more minutes and let Dirk rest.
Honestly, I find it strange when someone feels bad for someone else who has numerous times said that he or she enjoys what they currently have. In the case of Dirk it is playing basketball.
And what's the alternative? Let Dirk rest, give young guns more time, be a lotto team that won't even compete for 8th seed and let Dirk retire early because playing is not fun anymore?
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01-20-2016, 08:07 PM
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Lets go Mavs. Get this done without the ghost drilla. --------> looking at you, Parsons
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01-20-2016, 08:21 PM
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I want me some run n gun Mavs
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01-20-2016, 08:22 PM
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Meanwhile Detroit is playing houston tough tonight.
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01-20-2016, 08:27 PM
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No Felton tonight per Dana Larson. Any idea why he's out?
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01-20-2016, 08:34 PM
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No Felton tonight per Dana Larson. Any idea why he's out?
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He took Dirk to dinner.
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play Wednesday night against the Timberwolves due to swelling in his right knee, coach Rick Carlisle told reporters. Guard Raymond Felton, who was hit in the eye late in Monday's win, is also out.
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01-20-2016, 08:44 PM
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I want Deron to do his thing offensively
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01-20-2016, 08:54 PM
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Tayshaun Prince actually could be a interesting look at trade wise. Primarily for the bench. But I like this roster already. Though if I had to choose. I'd ask if minny would take Felton's expiring or Devin for Prince. I would even consider Mejri. Being that it's the SG/SF defensive player that could help off the bench.
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01-20-2016, 08:54 PM
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Charlie V heatin' up!
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01-20-2016, 08:55 PM
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Towns is going to be a superstar in this league
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01-20-2016, 08:57 PM
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Towns is going to be a superstar in this league
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I look at Wiggins being the superstar. He's got all kinds of talent. But with the wrong team to grow into being in the playoffs.
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01-20-2016, 09:00 PM
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Matthews playing like dog poo.
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01-20-2016, 09:01 PM
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Jesus, Charlie V has the BBIQ of McGee...
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01-20-2016, 09:01 PM
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Wake up from your naps earlier, Mavs.
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01-20-2016, 09:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yahyes
I look at Wiggins being the superstar. He's got all kinds of talent. But with the wrong team to grow into being in the playoffs.
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The wolves should go after Tom Thibodeau to coach up Wiggins and Towns. They could become a playoff team in a year or two with him coaching these young talented fellas
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01-20-2016, 09:06 PM
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Dammit now wiggins is not getting pressured. Defense isn't active. Feels like the team is playing down to their opponent. Not that shit. Kick their ass
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01-20-2016, 09:07 PM
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Buzzer beating 1st quarter basket by Wiggins to put the Wolves up by 10. Come on Chandler Parsons where art thou? I heard you play like a star when you play lottery bound teams like the wolves. Time to show up and take over!
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01-20-2016, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSportyChannel
The wolves should go after Tom Thibodeau to coach up Wiggins and Towns. They could become a playoff team in a year or two with him coaching these young talented fellas
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Meh. I really think he should get away from minnesota fast. Like garnett did.
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01-20-2016, 09:11 PM
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McGee is learning our system each time
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01-20-2016, 09:12 PM
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JAVALEEEEEEEEE MCGEEEE. Doesn't take much jumping for him to dunk.
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01-20-2016, 09:21 PM
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...and then he badly missed two free throws.
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01-20-2016, 09:24 PM
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Go Deron!
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01-20-2016, 09:26 PM
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Charlie V lost his 3 point stoke but at least he attacks the rim
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01-20-2016, 09:28 PM
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Parson is so annoying with his pump fake...nobody falls for that anymore and it always ruins the ball movement.
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01-20-2016, 09:33 PM
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Dwill airball to end the 2nd quarter. Tie game 49-49 at the half.
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01-20-2016, 09:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AO41
Parson is so annoying with his pump fake...nobody falls for that anymore and it always ruins the ball movement.
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Bro I hate Parsons also. His defense sucked as usual and just got picked off with under a minute to go. His game is pump fake pump fake flat shot 3 pointer. Sick of him. Would rather have Rudy Gay over him.
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01-20-2016, 09:44 PM
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Charlie V shooting 25% from the 3 point line so far this season
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01-20-2016, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSportyChannel
Bro I hate Parsons also. His defense sucked as usual and just got picked off with under a minute to go. His game is pump fake pump fake flat shot 3 pointer. Sick of him. Would rather have Rudy Gay over him.
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I actually considered Gay under my "breakdown" but I am still at 'meh'. His contract lasts 1 year longer than Parsons and I don't think these two are that far apart. Then again, Gay would fit very well into the small ball lineup that RC loves so much, and has some defense. Gay's contract would give few extra bucks to throw at free agents this summer.
Still, there's enough time until trade deadline to start complaining. Remember Dragic last season? Only makes sense to wait and see.
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01-20-2016, 09:53 PM
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I guess Powell is no longer a thing. No Dirk and he gets 3 first half minutes.
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01-20-2016, 09:56 PM
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I guess Powell is no longer a thing. No Dirk and he gets 3 first half minutes.
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I think RC just wants to spread the floor. Powell has been off ever since McGee got active. Not sure what's going on there but as you can see, nobody is hitting their shots so you got to have CV in. Otherwise spacing would be even worse.
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01-20-2016, 10:02 PM
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Ugh
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01-20-2016, 10:05 PM
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Wow what a nice turnaround Dunk by MCGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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01-20-2016, 10:08 PM
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Do the Mavs have a mid-range shooter on the team outside of Dirk?
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01-20-2016, 10:11 PM
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What's the point of a one-dimensional three-point specialist who can't hit threes?
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01-20-2016, 10:14 PM
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I think RC just wants to spread the floor. Powell has been off ever since McGee got active. Not sure what's going on there but as you can see, nobody is hitting their shots so you got to have CV in. Otherwise spacing would be even worse.
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Well, Charlie V has been off all season. .386 fg .248 3p. He's done as an NBA player. There really is no reason to play him.
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