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Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 09:25 PM

The Mavericks right now are a little lucky that Atlanta is shooting so horribly.

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 09:26 PM

Does Josh Smith have something against Dirk? Two monster blocks. His head was atleates 2 feet over the rim.

twelli · 12-18-2004, 09:28 PM

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Dirk's back... what a baby...

trust me,I don't agree. Just quoting V.

I was extremely pissed at his comment.

I know.

We all know he's a stud (Dirk, not V)

Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 09:29 PM

Make your free throws, Dirk!

AND THE THROWDOWN!

MavsFanFinley · 12-18-2004, 09:32 PM

5 blocks for Smith. Hello.

Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 09:32 PM

Take away Dirk's blocked attempt... and he's shooting 50%.

He's back.

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 09:33 PM

Josh gets off the ground so quick. How many blocks is that 6? He has 3 on Dirk alone.

MavsFanFinley · 12-18-2004, 09:39 PM

Has Finley ever gone 10 minutes without an attempt?

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by: MavsFanFinley
Has Finley ever gone 10 minutes without an attempt?

The Seattle game. He didn't have a attempt the whole quarter until a minute was left in the game. Can't really blame him for not getting shots though after going 0-5.

endtroducing · 12-18-2004, 09:45 PM

I think Josh Smith has one of the biggest verticals in the league...they call him Jumping Josh around here

bcrav4 · 12-18-2004, 09:47 PM

Walker sure does love crossing over in the paint to show off, then passing out.

MavsFanFinley · 12-18-2004, 09:49 PM

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The Seattle game. He didn't have a attempt the whole quarter until a minute was left in the game. Can't really blame him for not getting shots though after going 0-5.

I wasn't looking for blame. I just couldn't remember a time when he went that long without an attempt. He's forced things before but he hasn't done that tonight so I'm happy he wasn't taking shots away from others.

Mavs lead 51-28 at the half:

Howard 19) 4-10, 0-1, 8pts, 8rbs, 1as, 1to

Dirk (15) 4-10, 0-1, 3-6, 11pts, 7rbs

Dampier (20) 3-6, 0-1, 2-4, 8pts, 7rbs, 2as, 1to, 1blk

Finley (20) 1-6, 1-2, 3pts, 2rbs, 1as, 1blk

Terry (18) 3-6, 1-2, 7pts, 3rbs, 3as, 2tos, 3stls

Henderson (5) 0-1, 3rbs, 1blk

Harris (7) 2-2, 1-1, 5pts, 1as, 2tos, 2stls

Booth (6) 3-5, 6pts, 4rbs, 1blk

Daniels (9) 1-1, 1-1, 3pts, 1as, 1blk

endtroducing · 12-18-2004, 09:58 PM

dunno if anyone cares, but AI is having an insane game. and I swear I'm not saying that because he's on my fantasy team. I swear it.

SaintofKillers · 12-18-2004, 10:15 PM

Dirk needs 14 more points to reclaim #1 on the scoring ranking.

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 10:17 PM

Marquis has been playing pretty well tonight. I wonder why he isn't getting more pt?

bloodyhell · 12-18-2004, 10:18 PM

>twelli
>Dirk's back... what a baby...

?

endtroducing · 12-18-2004, 10:19 PM

ankle.

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by: bloodyhell
>twelli
>Dirk's back... what a baby...

?

It was sarcasm.

bloodyhell · 12-18-2004, 10:21 PM

Fins been back a couple games ago. No excuses

Josh smith is bad ass.

bloodyhell · 12-18-2004, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by: FilthyFinMavs

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Originally posted by: bloodyhell
>twelli
>Dirk's back... what a baby...

?

It was sarcasm.

Thank you for clearing that up.

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by: bloodyhell
Fins been back a couple games ago. No excuses

Josh smith is bad ass.

Who's making one lol. He's shooting bad tonight. Good thing he decides to shoot this bad against a team like the Hawks.

Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 10:25 PM

There are two things with Dirk that you can tell he has "lift" in his legs. The play a moment ago is one of the telling signs. He tipped that ball to himself about three times before he could secure it. A game or two ago, he couldn't do that. He didn't have the "burst" to jump consecutively like that. The second thing is he got his hop-skip tonight. Watch him sometime when he's feeling good. It is almost as if he's skipping around playing hopscotch instead of basketball.

twelli · 12-18-2004, 10:27 PM

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Originally posted by: bloodyhell
>twelli
>Dirk's back... what a baby...

?

what a 'baby'... rushing back with hurting teeth in a game that the Mavs could easily win without him... I think he's a great role model with passion for the game (but who am I telling this [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] )

bloodyhell · 12-18-2004, 10:29 PM

Normally fins pretty phat.

MavsFanFinley · 12-18-2004, 10:29 PM

Mavs lead 77-45 after 3 quarters:

Howard (28) 6-12, 0-1, 1-2, 13pts, 9rbs, 2as, 3tos, 1blk

Dirk (28) 5-12, 0-1, 3-6, 13pts, 11rbs, 3as, 2tos, 2stls

Dampier (30) 3-8, 0-1, 4-6, 10pts, 11rbs, 2as, 1to, 1blk

Finley (32) 3-11, 1-4, 7pts, 5rbs, 1as, 1to, 1stl, 1blk

Terry (26) 4-8, 3-4, 11pts, 4rbs, 4as, 3tos, 4stls

Henderson (8) 1-2, 2pts, 3rbs, 1blk

Harris (10) 2-2, 2-3, 6pts, 2as, 2tos, 2stls

Booth (6) 3-5, 6pts, 4rbs, 1blk

Daniels (12) 4-4, 1-1, 9pts, 1as, 1to, 2stls, 1blk

Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 10:33 PM

Why in the hell is Dirk on the floor?

MavsFanFinley · 12-18-2004, 10:35 PM

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Why in the hell is Dirk on the floor?

Why the hell did he and Finley come back in? 8 minutes left, but we're also up 30 points!!

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 10:37 PM

Well the Mavs were in a scoring drought before Dirk and Finley came back in. They haven't helped much but I see why Nellie brought them back in. He should be taking them out right about now though.

endtroducing · 12-18-2004, 10:39 PM

they should go back to the April offense- just let Daniels do it.

Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 10:43 PM

How can Nellie be that f'n stupid? Why risk Dirk and Fin in a blow out 4th that doesn't mean anything?

DallasFan1980 · 12-18-2004, 10:44 PM

I really don't see why Dirk and Mike were in this game till the 3.06 mark. What is Nellie trying to prove?

MavsFanFinley · 12-18-2004, 10:45 PM

Smith has 9 blocks.

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 10:47 PM

Nellie was just trying not to lose the game. I can't fault him for wanting to go into New York feeling good. I don't feel that great about going into New York with a 10 point lead over the Hawks. I think that's just what Nellie was trying to do. Keep a hefty lead on the Hawks. You can't blame much on Nellie tonight. I know he's enemy #1 in Dallas but tonight you have to give credit where it's due because I wasn't too impressed with our offensive showing tonight.

Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 10:47 PM

And the dumbest thing about it:

who cares if Atlanta was mounting a charge?

As pitful as they shoot, they can't score 20 points in an open gym. There was no f'n reason to breing Dirk back in the game.

FilthyFinMavs · 12-18-2004, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by: Bayliss
And the dumbest thing about it:

who cares if Atlanta was mounting a charge?

As pitful as they shoot, they can't score 20 points in an open gym. There was no f'n reason to breing Dirk back in the game.

Is it really that big of a deal? Nellie took them out with three minutes left into the game. It's not like he finished the game with Dirk and Fin on the court.

endtroducing · 12-18-2004, 10:50 PM

go for 50, AI. you can do it.

MavsFanFinley · 12-18-2004, 10:50 PM

Make that 10 blocks for Smith now.

DallasFan1980 · 12-18-2004, 10:51 PM

I wouldn't pick on the Hawks shooting woes considering how badly we shot tonight.
This isn't a game to brag about. Dirk got every point and rebound when we were up by 30 already.

endtroducing · 12-18-2004, 10:52 PM

...would anyone brag about beating the Hawks? ever?

Bayliss · 12-18-2004, 10:54 PM

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Is it really that big of a deal?

Yes. Because both of them need rest. And what is the best way to give it to them? By playing a sucky team. The Mavs got one tonight, and I won't even go into the risk of injury in the meaningless 4th quarter, but Dirk could've used that time to just rest the ankle for a little while longer.

No need to pound an ankle when you don't have to... and the Mavs didn't need him.