General NBA watching thread 2010-11 edition - Page 64 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

LonghornDub · 05-22-2011, 10:19 PM

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And because their lack of offense is getting completely exposed against a pretty good defensive team.

Absolutely, but even still, they should be dominating the boards much more than they are. They only won the glass by 4 tonight, and actually lost it in Game 2. That's inexcusable. That was their way to win the series, and they haven't been doing it.

FINtastic · 05-22-2011, 10:20 PM

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No, it's not a coincidence. It's because Crawford is in the top tier of NBA refs via their internal ratings, and they use a smaller pooler of refs for each successive playoff series. That's why it's also not a coincidence that Joey C, Salvatore, Bavetta, Javie, Rush, and DeRosa all reffed multiple Finals games.

Who comes up with the rating system that says Bennett Salvatore is one of the best refs in the world? That's what I want to know.

LonghornDub · 05-22-2011, 10:22 PM

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Who comes up with the rating system that says Bennett Salvatore is one of the best refs in the world? That's what I want to know.

You got me. But to be honest, the "lower-tier" NBA refs are pretty much completely over their heads in playoff games. I really noticed it in the early rounds.

chumdawg · 05-22-2011, 10:29 PM

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It is in;t the Heat. It is Stern and the refs. Danny Crawford reffed one game against the Mavs against SA in 2006. He reffed one game against Phx in 2006. he reffed 2 out of the last 4 against the heat in 2006. Coincidence?

Sorry don't buy coincidences. And so far Crawford has reffed one game against the Mavs through 12 playoff games. (but if the Mavs and heat make the Finals, I bet you will see Crawford for at least 2 games.....)

You should write a movie script.

fluid.forty.one · 05-22-2011, 10:35 PM

Is the crowd behind the TNT crew chanting "Barkley sucks!"?

LonghornDub · 05-22-2011, 10:36 PM

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Is the crowd behind the TNT crew chanting "Barkley sucks!"?

You'll have to forgive them. They've never watched Barkley play, nor do studio work, since they just started following basketball in mid-April.

ribosoma · 05-22-2011, 11:32 PM

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You'll have to forgive them. They've never watched Barkley play, nor do studio work, since they just started following basketball in mid-April.

^Genius. That is all.

fluid.forty.one · 05-23-2011, 04:21 PM

Barkley @ the heckling fans:

""I always laugh at that statement, 'You didn't get a ring.' I'm like, 'Dude, you work at McDonald's.' My life's a lot better than yours. You relax.' "

hahaha

fluid.forty.one · 05-23-2011, 04:44 PM

Anyone else loving the fact that, if we make the finals, we would be the clear-cut underdogs no matter who we play? The Mavs thrive in that position.

DirkFTW · 05-24-2011, 06:47 PM

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Anyone else loving the fact that, if we make the finals, we would be the clear-cut underdogs no matter who we play? The Mavs thrive in that position.

2006:
Avery v. Pat Riley

If we make it out of the WCF, then 2011:
Thibodeau/Spoelstra v. Rick Carlisle

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 07:11 PM

I really f**king hate the Heat.

LonghornDub · 05-24-2011, 07:18 PM

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I really f**king hate the Heat.

Ain't nothin to like.

j0Shi · 05-24-2011, 07:45 PM

Looks like Wade has developed a nice little bank shot this season ...

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 07:48 PM

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Looks like Wade has developed a nice little bank shot this season ...

He's had that shot for years.

j0Shi · 05-24-2011, 07:50 PM

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He's had that shot for years.

Apparently I haven't watched too many Heat games then.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 07:52 PM

Chicago playing well so far. They gotta know that the only way they can beat Miami is to crash the offensive boards.

LonghornDub · 05-24-2011, 07:54 PM

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Chicago playing well so far. They gotta know that the only way they can beat Miami is to crash the offensive boards.

Exactly. Heat are a bad rebounding team, Chicago is a great one. If you can't take advantage of that huge mismatch, you don't win.

LonghornDub · 05-24-2011, 07:56 PM

Two fouls on NBA MVP Chris Bosh.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 07:56 PM

Rose has got to stop settling for contested three's.

Underdog · 05-24-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DirkFTW

2006:
Avery v. Pat Riley

If we make it out of the WCF, then 2011:
Thibodeau/Spoelstra v. Rick Carlisle

Gotta like our chances a lot better in the coaching department...

Unfortunately, Wade/LeBron/Bosh > Wade/Shaq.

(although Dirk/Kidd/Chandler/Marion/JET > Dirk/Harris/Damp/Howard/JET...)

LonghornDub · 05-24-2011, 08:00 PM

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Gotta like our chances a lot better in the coaching department...

Unfortunately, Wade/LeBron/Bosh > Wade/Shaq.

(although Dirk/Kidd/Chandler/Marion/JET > Dirk/Harris/Damp/Howard/JET...)

But is Wade/LeBron/Bosh > Toine Walker?

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:00 PM

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Rose has got to stop settling for contested three's.

On the other hand, he can't seem to buy a call right now, so I can understand where he's coming from.

Mavsfan2thedeath · 05-24-2011, 08:02 PM

chicago's inability to make shots is painful to watch

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:03 PM

Lousy way to close the quarter for the Bulls.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:14 PM

Watson is totally keeping the Bulls in the game right now.

Underdog · 05-24-2011, 08:15 PM

Tied ballgame. Chicago squandered a nice start...

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:18 PM

Chicago's offense is just plain bad.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:25 PM

Ugh, this series is over.

mac222b · 05-24-2011, 08:27 PM

Chicago had the best record in the league? Rose was the MVP? Noah is gay?
Pretty underwhelming performance from these guys and this team that had their nuts sweated so hard all year by the media.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:34 PM

Bulls hanging around... no thanks to Rose.

Underdog · 05-24-2011, 08:35 PM

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Chicago had the best record in the league? Rose was the MVP? Noah is gay?
Pretty underwhelming performance from these guys and this team that had their nuts sweated so hard all year by the media.

I actually have a problem with Rose being selected MVP.

If you look at every other MVP in the last 30 years, the one thing they all have in common is that they were snubbed at least once before getting the vote. Not Derrick Rose, though - he was anointed immediately. It's kind of a slap in the face to more-deserving individuals (like Dwight Howard...)

Rose ain't no Jordan. Not yet. Maybe (probably) not ever.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:37 PM

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Bulls hanging around... no thanks to Rose.

I think he heard me.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 08:39 PM

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I actually have a problem with Rose being selected MVP.

If you look at every other MVP in the last 30 years, the one thing they all have in common is that they were snubbed at least once before getting the vote. Not Derrick Rose, though - he was anointed immediately. It's kind of a slap in the face to more-deserving individuals (like Dwight Howard...)

Rose ain't no Jordan. Not yet. Maybe (probably) not ever.

Can't say I agree. I thought Rose clearly was the MVP of the regular season. His numbers were easily MVP worthy and his team had the best record.

mac222b · 05-24-2011, 08:44 PM

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I actually have a problem with Rose being selected MVP.

If you look at every other MVP in the last 30 years, the one thing they all have in common is that they were snubbed at least once before getting the vote. Not Derrick Rose, though - he was anointed immediately. It's kind of a slap in the face to more-deserving individuals (like Dwight Howard...)

Rose ain't no Jordan. Not yet. Maybe (probably) not ever.

It's true, he was anointed somewhat. He had a really good season and seems like a genuinely good guy- infinite more likeable than the 3 cHeat douchebags.
I certainly think that Dirk, Dwight and LeBron were at least equally deserving.

LonghornDub · 05-24-2011, 08:47 PM

That second dunk by Rose was amazing, but the first one I think was literally the the fastest I have ever seen anyone get down the court. That was insane.

mac222b · 05-24-2011, 08:54 PM

So strange to see LeBron embrace the bad guy role. Talking smack and woofing after he swatted Rose's shot. Don't remember that being his style. Dude's such a frontrunner.
And Bosh now celebrates after every shot he makes? God, i hate these guys.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 09:12 PM

Every time the Bulls make a run, they kill their momentum with awful shot-selection.

mac222b · 05-24-2011, 09:19 PM

Thibodeau's gotta have more trust in his bench. He really rides his starters. Actualy so does Spoelstra. Strange series that way. Hope it goes 7! Let em beat the hell out of one another.

LonghornDub · 05-24-2011, 09:22 PM

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Thibodeau's gotta have more trust in his bench. He really rides his starters. Actualy so does Spoelstra. Strange series that way. Hope it goes 7! Let em beat the hell out of one another.

In fairness to Spo, he only has starters. His bench is garbage, aside from the now occasional bright spot from Haslem. Absolutely right about Thibs, though.

I like Spo, interestingly. I really despise everything about this team except him. He seems like a good dude, if not in a bit over his head.

Thespiralgoeson · 05-24-2011, 09:24 PM

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In fairness to Spo, he only has starters. His bench is garbage, aside from the now occasion bright spot from Haslem. Absolutely right about Thibs, though.

I like Spo, interestingly. I really despise everything about this team except him. He seems like a good dude, if not in a bit over his head.

I feel the same way. He may not be anything special as a coach, but he certainly doesn't seem terrible.