Official 2008-2009 NBA Thread - Page 45 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

MavsFanFinley · 03-10-2009, 08:27 PM

I'm surprised Dallas fans are as confident they could beat the Spurs this time around. They lost Diop (who was a big part of that playoff run despite what he turned into) and Harris while the Spurs gained Mason and Hill. No idea what kind of impact Gooden will have yet.

I don't mean we should fear them but I'd much rather face the Rockets first.

Dirkadirkastan · 03-10-2009, 08:32 PM

We are much more likely to take the Spurs to six games than the Lakers.

We are much more likely to beat the Rockets than the Spurs.

fluid.forty.one · 03-10-2009, 09:21 PM

I said we'd my sensible side says I'd much rather have the Rockets.. I just loove watching Spurs/Mavs.

fluid.forty.one · 03-10-2009, 09:25 PM

wrong thread

jthig32 · 03-10-2009, 11:51 PM

The NBA is less about who's "better" than just about any other sport. It's about matchups. And we matchup WAY better against the Spurs than the Rockets.

The Rockets have two guys that guard Dirk as well as anyone in basketball. And the one that isn't guarding Dirk will absolutely make Josh's life miserable. Josh struggles mightily against good defenders.

The Spurs have never, ever had an answer for Dirk. The closest thing they ever had (Bowen) is now a shell of an NBA player.

I don't think we'd beat either team in a series, but I definitely give us a better chance against the Spurs.

Dim499 · 03-11-2009, 12:00 AM

HAHAHAHA THat was the funniest f*cking shot by Randolph just now. LOL

better than his youtube hit.

LonghornDub · 03-11-2009, 12:02 AM

Wow, Randolph now has two of the worst shots I've ever seen in the NBA.

Bayliss · 03-11-2009, 12:02 AM

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The NBA is less about who's "better" than just about any other sport. It's about matchups. And we matchup WAY better against the Spurs than the Rockets.

The Rockets have two guys that guard Dirk as well as anyone in basketball. And the one that isn't guarding Dirk will absolutely make Josh's life miserable. Josh struggles mightily against good defenders.

The Spurs have never, ever had an answer for Dirk. The closest thing they ever had (Bowen) is now a shell of an NBA player.

I don't think we'd beat either team in a series, but I definitely give us a better chance against the Spurs.

Hey now. You can't steal my post on another board and pass it as your own.

Dtownsfinest · 03-11-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by antoinewalker

the spurs are clearly better than the rockets. i don't know why anyone would rather play them than the rockets.

I think people still have the series from a couple of years ago fresh on their mind. I'd rather face the Rockets to be honest. I can't sit through a series watching Parker go for 35 against us. I guess it would matter if Ginobilli is playing or not. A hurt Ginobilli could benefit the Mavs. I'd like to think anyway. A Rockets team even without T-Mac is damn solid. Not as tough as the Spurs though.

Dtownsfinest · 03-11-2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

The NBA is less about who's "better" than just about any other sport. It's about matchups. And we matchup WAY better against the Spurs than the Rockets.

The Rockets have two guys that guard Dirk as well as anyone in basketball. And the one that isn't guarding Dirk will absolutely make Josh's life miserable. Josh struggles mightily against good defenders.

The Spurs have never, ever had an answer for Dirk. The closest thing they ever had (Bowen) is now a shell of an NBA player.

I don't think we'd beat either team in a series, but I definitely give us a better chance against the Spurs.

I agree with what you're saying and i've heard others say the same here in allas but I don't think the Mavs matchup with the Spurs at all. Not anymore anyway. Dirk could go off for 50 points and it still wouldn't be enough. We gotta get more consistency scoring wise. I think where the Spurs kill teams is that they now like to run with run and gun teams and after you realize they can run with you they make you slow it down which plays to their strength. I think the Mavs best bet is the transition game. Just run all game long. I see the Rockets being a better matchup for the Mavs. I actually think the Mavs match up with them alot better than the Spurs. But i'd love to get the Spurs in the 1st round. Seems like the Suns, Spurs and Mavs always give it everything they have against each other. Can't recall too many bad games between those 3 teams.

BGMaverick9 · 03-11-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

The NBA is less about who's "better" than just about any other sport. It's about matchups. And we matchup WAY better against the Spurs than the Rockets.

The Rockets have two guys that guard Dirk as well as anyone in basketball. And the one that isn't guarding Dirk will absolutely make Josh's life miserable. Josh struggles mightily against good defenders.

The Spurs have never, ever had an answer for Dirk. The closest thing they ever had (Bowen) is now a shell of an NBA player.

I don't think we'd beat either team in a series, but I definitely give us a better chance against the Spurs.

I agree with this. Houston just has more defensive weapons that could actually D-Up Dirk, Josh or Jet. San Antonio has spurts where they could get Dirk and they'll try to make things more difficult for Jet but then Josh will be able to still make them pay. They have cracks in their rotation that still allow Dallas to attack on offense.

Houston has Battier, Artest, and Scola who can give our guys fits. I think we can beat either team...but I like our chances more vs the Spurs.

GermanDunk · 03-11-2009, 10:27 AM

Do rules change for the playoff-games ? timeouts e.g. ?

Underdog · 03-11-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GermanDunk

Do rules change for the playoff-games ? timeouts e.g. ?

Nope...

sphincs · 03-11-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

The NBA is less about who's "better" than just about any other sport. It's about matchups. And we matchup WAY better against the Spurs than the Rockets.

The Rockets have two guys that guard Dirk as well as anyone in basketball. And the one that isn't guarding Dirk will absolutely make Josh's life miserable. Josh struggles mightily against good defenders.

The Spurs have never, ever had an answer for Dirk. The closest thing they ever had (Bowen) is now a shell of an NBA player.

I don't think we'd beat either team in a series, but I definitely give us a better chance against the Spurs.

You are right!

GermanDunk · 03-11-2009, 01:27 PM

How much money is a seven game playoff series worth ?

Re-Dirk-ulous · 03-11-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GermanDunk

How much money is a seven game playoff series worth ?

How much do you wanna bet?

GermanDunk · 03-11-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Re-Dirk-ulous

How much do you wanna bet?

Hm. 2 mn. $ win per homegame, 750.000 share for a game on the road.

MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs · 03-11-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

I agree with what you're saying and i've heard others say the same here in allas but I don't think the Mavs matchup with the Spurs at all.

allas? Are you saying The Mavs have no D?

Windmill360 · 03-11-2009, 06:56 PM

Go Wizards, Hawks, Lakers, Thunder.

MavsFanFinley · 03-11-2009, 08:27 PM

Atlanta ends the Jazz winning streak.

Good game going on between the Rockets and Lakers.

TheMaverick · 03-11-2009, 09:12 PM

Atlanta = where Western Conference teams go to lose?

Windmill360 · 03-11-2009, 09:34 PM

man the lakers are such pansies. Nut up already.

Dirkadirkastan · 03-12-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs

allas? Are you saying The Mavs have no D?

There wouldn't be much flavor left in that username though, would there be?

Flacolaco · 03-12-2009, 12:12 AM

Could someone tell me...because I am lazy....is there ANY chance that the Rockets and Jazz could matchup 4 versus 5 AGAIN this year?

Because I gotta tell ya....that would really make my day.

Windmill360 · 03-12-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Could someone tell me...because I am lazy....is there ANY chance that the Rockets and Jazz could matchup 4 versus 5 AGAIN this year?

Because I gotta tell ya....that would really make my day.

of course it's possible

other news:
Maggette scores 18 points on 1-4 shooting tonight.

BGMaverick9 · 03-12-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Could someone tell me...because I am lazy....is there ANY chance that the Rockets and Jazz could matchup 4 versus 5 AGAIN this year?

Because I gotta tell ya....that would really make my day.

That series would be such a grind it out one...I can't imagine the scores in that one if they really D it up. I'd imagine Ron-Ron would blow a gasket somewhere along the line as well, more than likely in a game in Utah.

antoinewalker · 03-12-2009, 01:20 AM

the rockets have no chance against the jazz.

MavsFanFinley · 03-12-2009, 10:05 AM

Lakers continue to roll without Bynum. It's going to be tough for any team to go into LA and beat them.

TheMaverick · 03-12-2009, 10:34 AM

Is Tracy Mcgrady going to play?

That is why nobody wants to face the Rockets now.

GermanDunk · 03-12-2009, 11:01 AM

Wow, next game starts off at 10:30 ET. How about a round of midnight basketball.

Dtownsfinest · 03-12-2009, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MavsWiLLHaVeRinGs

allas? Are you saying The Mavs have no D?

That actually was a mistake. Not sure where the D went. I don't think the Mavs have d but I always thought the whole "Allas" bit was corny.

fluid.forty.one · 03-12-2009, 02:53 PM

Go Kobe and LeBron.

GermanDunk · 03-12-2009, 03:23 PM

And what about the millions ?

MavsFanFinley · 03-12-2009, 09:54 PM

Duncan, Parker, and Mason laid all kinds of eggs in the first half against the Lakers. Parker bounced back and Duncan had a flash or two in the 2nd half but it wasn't enough to beat the Lakers. I give them props for making a game of it but too many mistakes down the stretch cost them.

Gooden looked good in his 3 1/2 minutes at the end of the first half with 2 pts on 1-1 shooting and 4 rebounds. I find it interesting that Pop never did play him again. He could have helped them in that 2nd half.

nikeball · 03-12-2009, 10:26 PM

LETS GO CAVS CMONNNNN

dude1394 · 03-13-2009, 12:46 AM

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LETS GO CAVS CMONNNNN

Turn out the lights...nash's party is over...

twistaeffect2004 · 03-13-2009, 12:53 AM

The Sun is set on Phoenix.

Unless they get on a ridiculous hot streak, and either Dallas/Portland/Denver/Utah/New Orleans completely collapse; they won't be sniffing the playoffs.

TheMaverick · 03-13-2009, 01:19 AM

San Antonio and Phoenix both lose, great night for Dallas.

BGMaverick9 · 03-13-2009, 01:23 AM

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San Antonio and Phoenix both lose, great night for Dallas.

1.5 games separates 3rd from 8th...goodness.
It's going to be some race to the end.

TheMaverick · 03-13-2009, 01:28 AM

Let's just hope we continue to play well and not have to rely on scoreboard watching.