Dallas @ Chicago GameDay Thread

[FilthyFinMavs]

You can't tell me Marquis doesn't feel better tonight. He's actually running out there.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: FilthyFinMavs
You can't tell me Marquis doesn't feel better tonight. He's actually running out there.

It's too bad he's not feeling better between the ears. I've never seen a guard consistently make such poor decisions on the break.

[FilthyFinMavs]

That's just not very bright. You'd rather him shooting a jumper than dishing the ball to someone that has a layup. Brilliant.

First off, I was replying to Bookit. Second, I wasn't even talking about the play you were discussing. I'm talking about Marquis in general. I like my odds of Marquis inside the paint rather than Marquis outside of the paint.

[Bookit]

Originally posted by: Murphy3

It's too bad he's not feeling better between the ears. I've never seen a guard consistently make such poor decisions on the break.

This is a little harse Murph. The guy is a good player.

[Bookit]

Blackman always says the Mavs need more concentration. Ya think?

[NoHeartIncluded]

can everyone just shut up about quis and his decision making! damn, ok he messes up sometimes, deal with it! he's a hell of a player that has started slow to this season. he saved our ass several times last season so lay off him!

[FilthyFinMavs]

Originally posted by: Bookit

This is a little harse Murph. The guy is a good player.

It really is. I'd rather wait and judge the guy when he's healthy. That same theory goes for every player on this team.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: Bookit

This is a little harse Murph. The guy is a good player.

Harsh? The guy doesn't make intelligent decisions with the ball. He doesn't always turn the ball over but he makes the wrong pass or doesn't make a pass at all entirely too frequently. It's inexcusable even from a second year player. How long has he been running the break? His entire life? Come on, the guy's almost to the point to where he shouldn't be allowed to touche the ball at all on the break unless there's no one from either side in front of him.

[FilthyFinMavs]

Damn, Dirk's got to hit these free throws. It's not like him to miss these gimmies.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: FilthyFinMavs

It really is. I'd rather wait and judge the guy when he's healthy. That same theory goes for every player on this team.

So, his decision making is affected by lack of mental health? Or, are you going to pass that off as poor decision making because of his ankle? Please, don't tell me that. As for the mental health, I'd assume he has a clear bill of health.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: FilthyFinMavs
Damn, Dirk's got to hit these free throws. It's not like him to miss these gimmies.

Nope, it's not. And he needs to drive to the rim more often while he has such an advantage over whoever's guarding him. He's got to realize this.

[Bookit]

Originally posted by: Murphy3

Harsh? The guy doesn't make intelligent decisions with the ball. He doesn't always turn the ball over but he makes the wrong pass or doesn't make a pass at all entirely too frequently. It's inexcusable even from a second year player. How long has he been running the break? His entire life? Come on, the guy's almost to the point to where he shouldn't be allowed to touche the ball at all on the break unless there's no one from either side in front of him.

Ok, but give the guy props when he starts playing well.

[FilthyFinMavs]

Dirk only averages 1.5 blocks a game? It seems like he gets atleast 3 a game.

[PepperTheMavsFan41]

Murph is a very bitchy mood.


What a blah game.

[sike]

Originally posted by: NoHeartIncluded
can everyone just shut up about quis and his decision making!

uhh, no, but thanks for asking

[PepperTheMavsFan41]

Originally posted by: FilthyFinMavs
Dirk only averages 1.5 blocks a game? It seems like he gets atleast 3 a game.

No one gets screwed on blocks and steals in the NBA than Dirk.

[MavsFanFinley]

What's up with Howard?

Thankfully Dirk is getting to the ft line.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: Bookit

Ok, but give the guy props when he starts playing well.

Not a problem. He'll get props for playing well when he does. I do give him credit when he plays well, but his mental mistakes are borderline ridiculous. I have never seen a player so incapable of making the right play on the break.
As for what he produces on the court, I have no problem with any of it at this point UNTIL he gets healthy EXCEPT for the mental mistakes. They are the same types of mistakes that he made last year. He's consistent.

[sike]

does Daniels ever hit threes?

[Bookit]

Originally posted by: sike
does Daniels ever hit threes?

Not this year.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: sike
does Daniels ever hit threes?

..about 18-20% this season
slightly over 30% last season.

But, he did hit one earlier tonight. He needs to stay in the paint for the most part.

By the way, I love having Fin back.

[sike]

Originally posted by: sike
does Daniels ever hit threes?

just checked...he has three all season

[sike]

Fin looking good so far, 5-10 with 13pts

[DubOverdose]

Stackhouse AND Terry really seem to be riding the bench with Devin.

[FilthyFinMavs]

Originally posted by: PepperTheMavsFan41

No one gets screwed on blocks and steals in the NBA than Dirk.

He's got to be getting screwed on that. Even I have to admit that. That guy gets atleast 3 blocks a game on a average.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: DubOverdose
Stackhouse AND Terry really seem to be riding the bench with Devin.

I forgot about Stack. I love forgetting about Stack.

[Murphy3]

Fin, you're clutch.

It's nice having a guy on the team that can just stop, catch, and shoot. It's so freaking nice...welcome back Fin.

Plus, he's usually a good rebounder from the 2 spot..we'll follow that to see how it comes along after the injury.

[sike]

Originally posted by: Murphy3

I forgot about Stack. I love forgetting about Stack.

I sure by the end of the game you'll be reminded...and I'll have a headache

[FilthyFinMavs]

Originally posted by: DubOverdose
Stackhouse AND Terry really seem to be riding the bench with Devin.

Not sure what you meant by this statement but Stack isn't playing tonight and yea Terry and Harris are riding the bench. Excluding a couple of missed shots DA has been doing what we need him to do but Nellie pulled Harris wayy to quick. I think we will see Harris in the 2nd half. Not sure if Nellie will play Terry.

[dude1394]

Originally posted by: sike

uhh, no, but thanks for asking

*chuckle*...

'Quis doesn't make very good decisions on the break for sure. I don't know if he'll get better after playing 82 games or not.

[MavsFanFinley]

46-46 at the half:

Howard (16) 1-6, 0-2, 2pts, 3rbs, 2as

Dirk (22) 2-7, 0-1, 8-11, 12pts, 7rbs, 1as, 1to, 1blk

Dampier (9) 2-2, 4pts, 3tos, 2blks

Finley (21) 5-10, 2-4, 1-1, 13pts, 1rb, 1as, 1stl

Armstrong (18) 3-7, 0-1, 6pts, 2rbs, 2as, 2tos

Bradley (8) 1-1, 2pts, 1rb, 2blks

Daniels (13) 2-5, 1-2, 0-1, 5pts, 2rbs, 1to, 3stls

Terry (3) 0-1, 0-1, 1to

Harris (3) 2as

Henderson (7) 1-1, 2pts, 3rbs, 1as, 1to, 1stl

[sike]

pretty quiet game from Howard....

[dude1394]

He hasn't been very consistent lately, neither offensively or defensively.

[Bookit]

Originally posted by: dude1394
He hasn't been very consistent lately, neither offensively or defensively.

Spoke too soon! 3 by Howard.

[dude1394]

Hmm...terry starting????

[sike]

Originally posted by: Bookit

Spoke too soon! 3 by Howard.

one shot makes you consistent? I think not

[dude1394]

Fin must have huge hands, he just holds it up like a grapefruit.

[Bookit]

Dirk is now out ot the offense. Get the ball back to Dirk!

[FilthyFinMavs]

Fin just missed Dirk for an open 3.

[sike]

Bulls 0-7 on threes