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GDT: Mavs vs Thunder 01/22/16 7:30pm CT
Russell Westbrook's unselfishness has keyed the Oklahoma City Thunder's six-game win streak. Now he might need to show some in a different way for the run to continue.
Not letting his emotions get the better of him could be important for Westbrook just to stay on the floor as he faces well-known irritant J.J. Barea for the second time in 10 days. And there's a chance all the major players -- maybe not Dirk Nowitzki -- will be needed for extended minutes Friday night when the Thunder visit the Dallas Mavericks.
That's because a down-to-the-wire game or even overtime seems like a real possibility. Of the last six meetings in Dallas, five were decided by six points or fewer and the other went to OT.
That's a period Mavericks fans are used to.
If this one goes past regulation, Dallas (25-19) would set an NBA record with a fifth consecutive overtime game at home. The Mavericks are the only team to play four straight, having also done so in 1985.
Dallas lost 108-89 in Oklahoma City on Jan. 13, but that's not a good barometer for the rematch. The Mavs' entire starting five was rested following an overtime loss the previous night, and this game is in Dallas where the Thunder (32-12) have lost three straight.
Westbrook got into two skirmishes with Barea and was ejected after the second one. Dallas' Charlie Villanueva was tossed as he defended Barea after the first, earning two of the game's six technical fouls. Both incidents stemmed from Barea's physicality as he guarded Westbrook, who refused to talk about the dustups.
The All-Star played 15 minutes but had eight assists, his only game of the last seven not reaching double figures. Westbrook went scoreless and hasn't lit up the scoreboard lately anyway, with no more than 16 points in four of five games.
"With the weapons we have, the best way for us to play and the best way for myself to play is to find those guys, get those guys shots, and I can score when I need to," Westbrook said.
With his assists up during the six-game streak, his field-goal attempts have dropped to 13.3 per game after he previously averaged 19.2. The Thunder are 12-1 when he has fewer than 18.
Westbrook shot 5 of 14 but had 15 assists, eight rebounds and five steals in Wednesday's 109-95 victory over Charlotte.
"He's playing a video game," said Kevin Durant, who had 26 points. "Trying to get all the assists early and trying to get everybody involved early, and it's helping us out."
Durant has reached 20 points in 29 straight games, including 29 last week against the Mavericks. The former University of Texas star has averaged 42.0 in his last three in Dallas.
Durant missed both visits last season and a 117-114 win over the Mavericks on Nov. 22 as Westbrook had 31 points and 11 assists.
Nowitzki was rested for last week's matchup but missed a game Wednesday for the first time due to injury. Swelling in his right knee kept him out of a 106-94 overtime victory over Minnesota, and it's unclear if he'll return Friday.
"The good thing is I really didn't have any pain," said Nowitzki, who had surgery on the same knee in 2012. " ... When you're old, there's always something coming up and this came up out of nowhere."
Chandler Parsons stepped up to score 16 of his season-high 30 points in the fourth quarter and overtime. Dallas, which overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth, is 11-1 in OT games over the past two seasons.
"It's a composed, experienced, veteran team," Parsons said. "We never get too high or too low in a game, and we never have a doubt."
http://espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=400828538
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01-22-2016, 11:19 AM
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JJB and the Mavs will be Victorious tonight!
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01-22-2016, 02:33 PM
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Any news on Dirk's status?
Also, f*ck the thunderefs
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01-22-2016, 02:37 PM
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I'll try to follow the game. Had a very busy week and could need some rest, but given the fact that dm is going to be shut down, I'll try to enjoy the game with you guys. I hope Dirk is able to play. Go Mavs!
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01-22-2016, 03:52 PM
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Westbro will be booed so loud and so constantly tonight that he will cry like a girly-man, get emo-depressed, and run out and away from the court... his BFF Kev will run after him to console him, and none of them will return to the game... on the other hand, JJB will have a Golden State deja-vu night and make sweet, basketbally love to all the Thunderpussycat players, as he scores a triple double with 15 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds.... Mavs win by a ton...
Mavs - 118
Thunderpussycats - 98
* After the devastating news regarding the end of this great website, this GDT, my post, reading all your funny/accurate/interesting posts does NOT feel the same....
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01-22-2016, 05:58 PM
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Down with BG and his newly friended Thunder!
Go Mavs!
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01-22-2016, 06:41 PM
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Dirk is a game-time decision, per EKS
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01-22-2016, 07:03 PM
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JJ and Charlie should get their justice tonight. I wanna see a aggressive Mavs team. A lot of scrappy
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01-22-2016, 08:47 PM
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D Will is just about back to being D Will.
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01-22-2016, 08:53 PM
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Terrible pass by Parsons. He never fails me.
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01-22-2016, 08:54 PM
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Let's hoop
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01-22-2016, 08:55 PM
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Dwill can't miss today. He's on fire!
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01-22-2016, 08:56 PM
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Deron showing the fundamentals on offense. Nice start for him
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01-22-2016, 09:00 PM
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Alright I expect this to be the biggest GDT since the Finals.
Lets hope Parsons can string some consistency here, especially with Dirk keeping it cautious tonight
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01-22-2016, 09:00 PM
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Westbrook is a super fast ninja turtle. BEAST!
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01-22-2016, 09:00 PM
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Then the defense relaxes for a bit. Can't let up against top 5 teams.
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01-22-2016, 09:04 PM
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I was about to say something about our hot start, but, well....
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01-22-2016, 09:06 PM
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They're trying to get more physical. Mavs needed a start like this. It's really up to which bench guys get hot from the perimeter right now
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01-22-2016, 09:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Underdog
I was about to say something about our hot start, but, well....
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01-22-2016, 09:08 PM
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Parsons missing another layup.
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01-22-2016, 09:09 PM
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Can't close quarters by allowing an 11-0 run.
Rick should tell them that
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01-22-2016, 09:09 PM
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Can't believe how quickly they let that lead slide. Team has done crap like that since the ring season.
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01-22-2016, 09:10 PM
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Parsons sucks. Never believed the hype after the game vs the Wolves. Will always be a role player and nothing else. Looks slow and inconsistent as usual. If he's inured he should sit out. If he's healthy, then play. Just hate watching him play good 1 game and then 5 terrible game. He's supposed to be our young star but never plays like it consistently. Hope we trade him soon for someone consistent offensively. He sucks at defense also.
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01-22-2016, 09:10 PM
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15-0 run
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01-22-2016, 09:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSportyChannel
Parsons sucks. Never believed the hype after the game vs the Wolves. Will always be a role player and nothing else. Looks slow and inconsistent as usual. If he's inured he should sit out. If he's healthy, then play. Just hate watching him play good 1 game and then 5 terrible game. He's supposed to be our young star but never plays like it consistently. Hope we trade him soon for someone consistent offensively. He sucks at defense also.
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Your schtick is old. Peppered the whole last GDT thread with that crap. Go home if you can't watch the Mavs play (and Parsons is a Mav)
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01-22-2016, 09:12 PM
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someone have a good stream???? I just came back home...
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01-22-2016, 09:12 PM
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Love JAVAAAAAAAALE McGeeeeeeeeeee energy and always staying around the rim.
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01-22-2016, 09:13 PM
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WTF... collison? Really getting points like that?..
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01-22-2016, 09:14 PM
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Getting killed on rebounds, especially down low. Second chance points...
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01-22-2016, 09:14 PM
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JA JA JA VALE MUU UH GEEEEEEE DUNK!
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01-22-2016, 09:16 PM
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Dirk for 3!! Mavs down by 2 only. OKC 36 Mavs 34
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01-22-2016, 09:16 PM
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Quote:
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someone have a good stream???? I just came back home...
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http://zunox.hk/zunox9.html
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01-22-2016, 09:16 PM
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I had time to make a sandwhich while Dirk "elevated" for that 3 ball.
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01-22-2016, 09:16 PM
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Dirk can still shoot 3's!
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01-22-2016, 09:18 PM
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Danke! Thanks!
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01-22-2016, 09:19 PM
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That should be a tech with Westbrook dick ass comments
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01-22-2016, 09:20 PM
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lol Westbrick got super hyped after blocking JJ Barea shot.
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01-22-2016, 09:20 PM
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Give McGee the max right now. He can't be stopped!
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01-22-2016, 09:22 PM
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KD can't stop Dirk 1 legged fadeaway. 2 in a row right now over KD
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01-22-2016, 09:22 PM
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Dirk for 3 to give mavs the lead. 43-42 MAVS!!!
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