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Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:28 PM

Barry missed a free throw? ...AWESOME

Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:30 PM

WOW! He so traveled but AWESOME!

Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Damnit. I wanted more OTs.

twistaeffect2004 · 04-19-2008, 05:31 PM

What an epic game.

Dtownsfinest · 04-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Wow. Just wow. Amazing.

Five-ofan · 04-19-2008, 05:31 PM

if i liked either of these teams i think my head would explode.

Jack.Kerr · 04-19-2008, 05:34 PM

Ten fouls on O'Neal after his 5th one. At least.

Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:37 PM

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Ten fouls on O'Neal after his 5th one. At least.

It's not like he was hacking at the players. If he gives a soft bump, congrats on the refs for not dictating the game.

Jack.Kerr · 04-19-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Caseman

It's not like he was hacking at the players. If he gives a soft bump, congrats on the refs for not dictating the game.

That arm in Manu's face wasn't a soft bump, for one. Seems like that has become a Bennet Salvatore-approved move for Shaq.

Those phuckers should call the fouls that are there. A foul is a foul is a foul is a foul is a foul

Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack.Kerr

That arm in Manu's face wasn't a soft bump, for one. Seems like that has become a Bennet Salvatore-approved move for Shaq.

Those phuckers should call the fouls that are there. A foul is a foul is a foul is a foul is a foul

The arm wasn't a foul, but he was in the restricted area. That's one miss call. You got another other mind-blowing examples? You said 10 at least.

Five-ofan · 04-19-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack.Kerr

That arm in Manu's face wasn't a soft bump, for one. Seems like that has become a Bennet Salvatore-approved move for Shaq.

Those phuckers should call the fouls that are there. A foul is a foul is a foul is a foul is a foul

the "arm in manus face" wasnt a foul. he got all ball with his arm and he was straight up. manu jumped into him so i wouldnt have called the body contact either.

twistaeffect2004 · 04-19-2008, 05:32 PM

The Spurs just refuse to lose. It's that simple.

Lor20 · 04-19-2008, 05:32 PM

that was so stupid - you gt foul with like 8 seconds to go so you atleast have a chance to get off a shot to win this.

Five-ofan · 04-19-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lor20

that was so stupid - you gt foul with like 8 seconds to go so you atleast have a chance to get off a shot to win this.

im very very glad you dont coach the mavs.

Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lor20

that was so stupid - you gt foul with like 8 seconds to go so you atleast have a chance to get off a shot to win this.

? They would still have to take it upcourt. I would take my chances on getting a stop. Manu just did his jello move and banked it in. Can't help that.

Dtownsfinest · 04-19-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lor20

that was so stupid - you gt foul with like 8 seconds to go so you atleast have a chance to get off a shot to win this.

Lol. That would've been stupid. You gotta d it up. You don't give them points because you don't think your team can't stop them from scoring. Spurs did the exact same thing. After the Finley 3 there was time left on the clock and they didn't foul. As a result they went into OT. After the Duncan 3 there was 3 seconds left and still didn't foul so they go into Double OT. They win in the 3rd OT. I guess if the Suns have zero faith in their defense I guess you can play with fire like that but i'd like to think the Suns have enough faith in their defense to where they can get a stop at the end of the game. It was great defense. Ginobilli just hit a touch shot.

Dtownsfinest · 04-19-2008, 05:33 PM

Great move by Pop not to call a timeout.

Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:34 PM

It going to be so boring watching the Mavs tonight...

MavsX · 04-19-2008, 05:34 PM

what a game 1 for suns/spurs.

Flacolaco · 04-19-2008, 05:34 PM

Good. Screw the Suns. Screw them so hard.

I don't even care about the Spurs anymore. I really don't.

My hatred for the Suns burns bright. I don't ever want to see them get theirs before we get ours.

Dim499 · 04-19-2008, 05:36 PM

man, these first two games just show you how tough it is to win a playoff game on the road...

Flacolaco · 04-19-2008, 05:52 PM

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man, these first two games just show you how tough it is to win a playoff game on the road...

And we're going to try to beat chris paul on the road to set the tone for our playoffs.

Yikes.

nashtymavsfan13 · 04-19-2008, 05:38 PM

That was a CRAZY game, Nash was clutch but the Spurs just refused to lose. Fin had some nice threes, and how crazy was Duncan's three? I was actually rooting for the Suns, but I just want this series to go the distance and have these guys worn out.

MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs · 04-19-2008, 05:39 PM

That was one awesome game. I just wonder if we could of hung in there with either team the way the Suns/Spurs did. That's what it takes to win it all, get all the stops and hit all the big shots.

Caseman · 04-19-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs

That was one awesome game. I just wonder if we could of hung in there with either team the way the Suns/Spurs did. That's what it takes to win it all, get all the stops and hit all the big shots.

Erm, our track-record shows we can't sadly

We'll see I guess. It's not like you expect Duncan to hit a 3. Maybe the Mavs can hit theirs.

Stranger · 04-19-2008, 05:46 PM

Tim Duncan is simply amazing. He may be winning the title of 'greatest player of his era' right now. Shaq was more dominant in his prime but hasn't had the longevity.

Stat anomaly: only three Spurs had assists. Duncan, Paker, and Manu had five each.

alby · 04-19-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Stranger

Tim Duncan is simply amazing. He may be winning the title of 'greatest player of his era' right now. Shaq was more dominant in his prime but hasn't had the longevity.

Stat anomaly: only three Spurs had assists. Duncan, Paker, and Manu had five each.

that's amazing
15 dimes in 58 minutes

rabbitproof · 04-19-2008, 05:48 PM

Agree, Stranger. TD is amazing.

Who's done it better for longer? Nadie. For this era.

GuerillaBlack · 04-19-2008, 05:50 PM

"Where WTF happens"

*Insert Tim Duncan shooting a 3 pointer*

MavsFanFinley · 04-19-2008, 06:09 PM

That was an incredible game. Simply amazing. I couldn't believe the Spurs though. For every good move they did they had like 5 brainfarts. It was simply will that had them winning that game.

We can only hope that all there games are like that!!

MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs · 04-19-2008, 08:43 PM

After just day one everything seems to be aligning for the Spurs to win another championship. 80% of teams that win game 1 win the series so assume they beat the Suns and the Hornets beat us. (sadly) Spurs will stomp the Hornets, then probably get the Lakers and I like the Spurs in that series. Spurs/Celtics Spurs win.

ShaggyDirk · 04-19-2008, 11:06 PM

Is Rafer Alston the equivalent of a "one hit wonder" or what? Houston was ready to crown him King of Hwy 610 just a few month ago

DOMINATOR · 04-19-2008, 11:30 PM

poor showing by the rockets tonight.

hopefully adelman gets his rotation together.
i can't express how much i hate Matt Harpring. respect for ak47 and deron but harpring is a dirty little bitch. korver looks like an emo fag.

jazz just too big for the rockets... oh well good run while it lasted

MavsFanFinley · 04-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Did anyone notice Grant Hill calling a timeout after Ginobli made that layup with 1.8 seconds left? They were out of timeouts and lucky the refs didn't call a technical.

LonghornDub · 04-20-2008, 12:26 PM

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Did anyone notice Grant Hill calling a timeout after Ginobli made that layup with 1.8 seconds left? They were out of timeouts and lucky the refs didn't call a technical.

Not sure they were that "lucky," as it's not like they made a shot and ended up winning after that.

MavsX · 04-20-2008, 12:39 PM

it just sucks how lots of teams get down or have a bad quarter, but then the good teams find a way to come back and at least make the game close. the spurs did it, and ended up winning the game. When the same things happens to the mavs, we end up losing by 14.

at least this picture is sweet....

GuerillaBlack · 04-20-2008, 01:08 PM

^^Rockets, too! That is what really pissed me off last night. They just found a way to lose. They were down 12, then went up by three midway through the third. The rest is history as Utah torched the Rockets. Hoping for a better game tomorrow.

Things that pissed me off:

1. T-Mac not driving. Yeah his shoulder was hurting, but he could have still drove in more. He had too many jumpers.

2. Bobby Jackson. 1-7 from three, and the majority of those were uncontested shots. Second, this guy trips and falls before (four seconds) halftime on a fastbreak. This would have cut the came to just four points.

3. Scola. Scola needs to stop complaining to the refs and get with the team in the huddle. He also needs to watch his handling because he almost lost the ball a few times in the paint.

4. The last one that I can write right now. Ric Adelman. Why do you pull Deke out of the game after he just blocked Carlos Boozer for the second time (and his third block of the game) in the third quarter? Why put Hayes in? Mutombo was not tired and was waiving at Hayes to go back. Keep the old man in there and let him give Boozer more fits.

Hoping for a change on Monday. I know the Rockets won't win this series, but I don't want a sweep. Hoping to see six, or seven games.

rakesh.s · 04-20-2008, 02:20 PM

stick a fork in 'em..the nuggets are done and the first quarter isn't even over.

Every basket that the lakers have gotten has been in the paint within a few feet of the bucket..

No defense = sweep

Flacolaco · 04-20-2008, 02:20 PM

THe Nuggets look completely confused on both ends of the court.

LonghornDub · 04-20-2008, 02:46 PM

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THe Nuggets look completely confused on both ends of the court.

Lookin pretty good right now.

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stick a fork in 'em..the nuggets are done and the first quarter isn't even over.

Good to see that knee jerk reactions aren't limited to those situations involving the Mavs.