Playoffs GDT Game 4-Mavs @ Blazers - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

Five-ofan · 04-23-2011, 01:34 AM

The Mavs will get back on track and go up 3-1.

Mavsfan4ever · 04-23-2011, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Five-ofan

The Mavs will get back on track and go up 3-1.

Let us pray.

Oh mighty Chuck we ask that you watch over our Mavericks as they take to war on the hardwood this night leading them to victory. Please grant them the strength and power of your roundhouse kick so that they might smite down the blasphemous Portland Trailblazers this afternoon. In Chucks name we pray.

Amen.

With this being Easter weekend remember Chuck kicked butt for your sins.

I feel a big game coming from Dirk I just wonder who will be his wing man?

mavs777 · 04-23-2011, 01:38 AM

For all you lazy fat eaters on couch the game is at 4 central
oh wait thats me

Mavsfan4ever · 04-23-2011, 01:40 AM

I don't sit down during playoff games I'm on my feet the entire game.

mavs777 · 04-23-2011, 01:40 AM

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/preview?gameId=310423022

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- While the energy in the first-round playoff series against Dallas looks to have tilted Portland's way, the Trail Blazers still need to address some issues if they hope to even the series.

The Blazers need to improve aspects of their defense, despite the 97-92 victory in Game 3. And they're still lacking production from the bench, even though Brandon Roy's 16 points were somewhat a breakthrough.

"We can be better," coach Nate McMillan said Friday. "And we're going to need to be better."

Wesley Matthews led the Blazers with 25 points in Portland's victory Thursday night, which drew the Blazers within 2-1 into best-of-7 series.

The result was true to the regular-season series, when each team won twice on their home court. The Blazers will host the Mavericks in Game 4 on Saturday afternoon.

Besides Matthews, LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 points in the victory. Dependable veteran guard Andre Miller had 16 -- as did Roy, who had scored just one field goal in the previous two playoff games.

Roy had groused in frustration after going scoreless in Game 2. His comments touched off controversy in Portland, where fans seemed divided in their support.

The three-time All-Star had arthroscopic surgery on both his knees in January and has struggled with his role off the bench.

But spurred by the presence of his family, and supportive text messages -- even one from Charles Barkley -- Roy played with abandon in Game 3.

Now the trick for him is to do it again.

"Last night I went out there and just played and had fun," Roy said. "And that's what I'm going to have to do on Saturday."

Overall, the Mavericks' bench outscored the Blazer's bench by 109-56 through the first three games.

The Blazers had trouble stopping Jason Terry, who came off the bench and had 29 points and seven assists. The game before that it was Peja Stojakovic who gave the Blazers fits, and the game before that, there was Jason Kidd. Those three have had the bulk of scoring to complement Dirk Nowitzki.

"We'd like to get a few more guys involved and able to score a few more points. But if you're not going to have a balanced game, you need to have a couple of guys who go for big numbers," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "There's no set formula for us. We don't say Dirk's gotta be the first guy and Jet (Terry) is going to be the second and (Shawn) Marion's the third work that way for us."

The Mavericks opened this year's playoffs with an 89-81 victory. Kidd had 24 points, including a playoff career-best six 3-pointers. Nowitzki had 28 points -- 18 in the fourth quarter alone -- and 10 rebounds.

In a 101-89 Game 2 victory, Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, while Kidd pitched in 18. Nowitzki, showing more resolve than in the opener, finished with 33.

"It usually comes down to X-factors and who makes shots," said Nowitzki, who had 25 points and nine rebounds in Game 3. "In the playoffs you have to attack from everywhere, and you have to make shots and make enough plays from all over the place. Whoever is in has to be in that attack mode to really help the team win."

Nowtizki said the Mavericks also need to correct minor things that stood out in Game 3 -- Dallas had 13 turnovers and made just 13 of 23 free-throw attempts. But he liked how his team was able to hang with the Blazers in front of the their hometown crowd.

"We feel like we took their best blow and we're still right there," he said. "We have another opportunity on Saturday, and obviously we don't want to go home with a tied series."

Portland has won 11 of its last 10 at the Rose Garden. Overall against Dallas, the Blazers have a 47-18 advantage at home in the regular season, and they're 7-1 in playoff games.

Dallas is 2-1 when it opened 2-0 in 15 previous best-of-7 series. The exception was the 2006 NBA Finals when the Miami Heat defeated the Mavericks in six games. The Heat were just the third team to claim a championship after trailing 0-2.

The last time Dallas and Portland met in the playoffs was 2003. The Mavs claimed the first three games before the Blazers won the next three. The Mavericks took the deciding game in Dallas.

Five-ofan · 04-23-2011, 01:50 AM

BTW, in case you missed it in the other thread, sorry I was late. My sister had her daughter and my grandfather had a wreck on the way to the hospital to see said daughter yesterday. Its been a little hectic. Chuck and Dirk shall lead us to victory though.

j0Shi · 04-23-2011, 01:59 AM

Picks that will go down tonight:

Blazers in 6

Dirkadirkastan · 04-23-2011, 02:03 AM

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Portland has won 11 of its last 10 at the Rose Garden.

Impressive.

mavs777 · 04-23-2011, 02:03 AM

lol nice espn

41mvp · 04-23-2011, 02:04 AM

I hope J Kidd is ready to go and his team is ready to go!!!
Go MAVERICSK!!!

mavs777 · 04-23-2011, 02:05 AM

I think we need Marions scoring today, doesn't have to have a huge day just an efficient 10-14 points will do

Mavsfan4ever · 04-23-2011, 02:09 AM

Blazers are going down just not in a blaze of glory.

Rick41 · 04-23-2011, 02:41 AM

Let's f'ing take it!!

Mavericks Rockets Fan · 04-23-2011, 02:44 AM

This is a pivotal game. Lets take control of this series!

fluid.forty.one · 04-23-2011, 02:52 AM

I won't be able to watch any of this game because I will be at a memorial for my friend.

Get 'em for me, Mavs.

Rick41 · 04-23-2011, 03:01 AM

I'm drunk and feel like punching a TrailBitch fan or Andre Miller in the face right about now.... either or will suffice.

Dirkadirkastan · 04-23-2011, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick41

I'm drunk and feel like punching a TrailBitch fan or Andre Miller in the face right about now.... either or will suffice.

Drunk already? Well, don't lose your buzz for the next 12+ hours.

Folterkammer · 04-23-2011, 03:03 AM

thx five o! lets break their hearts and get this W

Rick41 · 04-23-2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

Drunk already? Well, don't lose your buzz for the next 12+ hours.

I'm going to take a nap and then crack open another beer at tipoff!

I'm drinking imperial... quality beer for a quality game

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JeffViggiano · 04-23-2011, 03:45 AM

pivotal game.
i hope carlisle doesn't make mistake,tonight.

j0Shi · 04-23-2011, 03:55 AM

Game will be live on nba.de tonight:

http://www.nba.de/playoffs2011/live_games.html

You'll need a German IP.

digit · 04-23-2011, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by j0Shi

Game will be live on nba.de tonight:

http://www.nba.de/playoffs2011/live_games.html

You'll need a German IP.

Cool, thanks for posting...I have one

After game 4 it will be 3 down, 13 to go

Go Mavs!

j0Shi · 04-23-2011, 05:06 AM

Chandler better stays on the court tonight. Can't see us winning with Haywood in the 4th.

left texas · 04-23-2011, 05:56 AM

Go Mavs! Kick Butt!!

deamon · 04-23-2011, 06:00 AM

Every DAL players have to step up, even Dirk. His 41 FG% hurts our offense.
Those talking and cartoon with Chandler before PO, we don't see it in reality. 3.3 PPG, 0.7 BLPG, 4.0 PFPG and only 50 FG%. I want to see good playing not just showing emotions. I want to see real Tyson Chandler, not Tyson Child.
We know Kidd isn't scorer, but he has to play better as playmaker. Eliminate those stupids turnovers.
If Beaubois is back, less minutes for Barea and more post-up points from Marion please.

Underdog · 04-23-2011, 06:48 AM

Stomp-stomp-stomp them bitches!

tgfan · 04-23-2011, 07:52 AM

I wanna see C. Brewer get a shot at shutting Matthews down a bit. I don't think Stevenson is going to cut it, much less our mini-guard duo. Matthews just shoots right over JJB and Jet.

Sportstudi · 04-23-2011, 07:55 AM

Go Mavs! If we can take this one, we'll finish them off in 5. I only hope that RC doesn't play Barea the entire 4th quarter. Additionally, pls limit the TO's and make your FT's.

Bayliss · 04-23-2011, 08:33 AM

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If we can take this one, we'll finish them off in 5.

That is the mindset the Mavs have to have.

The bottom line on the game is the Mavs cannot allow the Blazers to get a 8+ point lead in the 4th quarter. The Mavs have to kep it closer than that.

Mavs are the better closers IMO, but you have to get there in order for it to be important. Just because the Yankshave Mariano Rivera it doesn't do a damn bit of good if the Ynks are down by 5 runs going to the ninth.

12 Tone Melodies · 04-23-2011, 09:05 AM

http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Apr. 23, 2011
Dallas @ Portland--Steve Javie, Tony Brothers, Bill Kennedy--Alternate: Courtney Kirkland

mavs777 · 04-23-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tgfan

I wanna see C. Brewer get a shot at shutting Matthews down a bit. I don't think Stevenson is going to cut it, much less our mini-guard duo. Matthews just shoots right over JJB and Jet.

Stevenson can very well guard Mathews, what did Mathews do in the first 2 games? He had a couple of defensive breakdowns in game 3 but I trust he will figure it out

mavs777 · 04-23-2011, 10:41 AM

tony brothers sucks

41mvp · 04-23-2011, 10:49 AM

Let's dance!!!
GO MAVS!!!
(WIN OR DIE)!!!

KINGBEEF · 04-23-2011, 11:01 AM

would like to see Brewer more...maybe put him on Roy to just harass the crap out of him. Maybe it'll stir up some more tears or something...ya know

Underdog · 04-23-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KINGBEEF

would like to see Brewer more...maybe put him on Roy to just harass the crap out of him. Maybe it'll stir up some more tears or something...ya know

I bet Roy's knees come back to earth and he takes himself out of the game...

RareMilk · 04-23-2011, 11:04 AM

I don't expect Jet to have the same quality performance from game 3...oh wait yes I do. Jet step up please and not only for three quarters either. The whole game would be great. Or just the fourth quarter.

KINGBEEF · 04-23-2011, 11:06 AM

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I bet Roy's knees come back to earth and he takes himself out of the game...

yeah i was thinking the whole time...man I wonder how many shots he took in his knees before the game. Yeah... I can't see his knees cooperating for two games straight...maybe put Brewer on Matthews instead

sefant77 · 04-23-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 12 Tone Melodies

http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Apr. 23, 2011
Dallas @ Portland--Steve Javie, Tony Brothers, Bill Kennedy--Alternate: Courtney Kirkland

Still saving Salvatore for game 5

BGMaverick9 · 04-23-2011, 11:21 AM

MavsFastbreak.com: Tyson Chandler Looking for Bounce-Back Performance in Game 4 http://bit.ly/hMBgpN

41mvp · 04-23-2011, 11:23 AM

What with Roddy tonight?