02-05-2011, 08:33 AM
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GDT: Mavs @Bobcats - February 5th - 6:00 CST/7:00 EST
8 in a row... cmon game day thread mojo!
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Mavericks-Bobcats Preview
By KATE HEDLIN
Posted Feb 05 2011 1:47AM
With Dirk Nowitzki playing at a high level again, the Dallas Mavericks have looked all but unstoppable over the last two weeks.
As far as the Charlotte Bobcats are concerned, that's been true for much longer.
Nowitzki and the Mavericks will try stay unbeaten against the Bobcats on Saturday night at Time Warner Cable Arena, where they will go for their eighth straight win overall.
Nowitzki continues to get better after he sat out nine games from Dec. 28-Jan. 14 with a sprained right knee, during which Dallas (34-15) went 2-7. After initially struggling to regain his shooting touch, Nowitzki has shot 65.4 percent the last four games while scoring 29 points in each of the last two.
He helped lead Dallas to a 101-97 victory at Eastern Conference-leading Boston on Friday. Nowitzki scored 21 points in the second half and when he had trouble handling the ball on a late possession, he found Jason Kidd, who hit a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left to give Dallas a 99-97 lead.
"You've got so many players that have been through (close games) on this team," said former Bobcats center Tyson Chandler, who had 14 points and 15 rebounds. "We've got options to go to down the stretch."
The win was Dallas' seventh straight, improving the team to 15-7 on the road. Saturday will close the Mavericks' three-game road trip, which they opened with a 113-97 win at New York on Wednesday.
Dallas is looking to remain undefeated against the Bobcats after improving to 13-0 all-time in the series with a 101-86 home victory Oct. 27. Charlotte has beaten every other team.
Nowitzki has been key to the Mavericks' success against Charlotte. He's averaging 26.2 points over his career against the Bobcats, his highest average against any opponent besides Boston. Nowitzki had 28 points and 13 rebounds in the last meeting, shooting 11 of 13 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line.
Charlotte (21-28) continues a difficult stretch after a 109-97 loss to Miami on Friday. Returning home following a 4-2 road trip, the Bobcats struggled late, finishing with 16 turnovers, which led to 31 Heat points.
The Bobcats were within two in the final minute of the third quarter, but the Heat went on a 14-4 run to take a 92-80 lead early in the fourth.
"I think at the end a veteran team with veteran players got things going their way," said Gerald Wallace, who scored 25 points after combining for 31 the previous four games. "Some mental mistakes and some lapses on defense turned out to be the game."
Stephen Jackson also had 25 points. He's averaging 29.3 in the last three games.
Charlotte, which is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, has struggled against other playoff contenders, also losing to Utah and Atlanta during the last two weeks to fall to 5-20 against teams currently in playoff position. The Bobcats' tough stretch continues Monday, when the team will host Boston.
"We'll see what we're about," coach Paul Silas said.
To beat the Mavericks, Charlotte likely must increase its production on the offensive end. The Bobcats are averaging 88.7 points in the all-time series and have never surpassed 99. However, they are averaging only 90 points in their last four games overall.
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02-05-2011, 08:54 AM
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A back to back is always tough, especially if our starters played heavy minutes the game before (like Kidd, Chandler, Nowitzki). Well, I hope for a win to get this road trip finished 3-0
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02-05-2011, 09:10 AM
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they are on a back to back as well so no excuses. 14-0
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02-05-2011, 09:44 AM
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Let's give the Bobcats another reason to blow it up...
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your team loses. That proves you love winning more. That's how it works.
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02-05-2011, 10:32 AM
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http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Feb. 5, 2011
Dallas @ Charlotte--Bill Spooner, Eric Dalen, Rodney Mott
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02-05-2011, 10:33 AM
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At what point, if a team ALWAYS takes too many jumpshots, do we wonder if it’s a case of dumb students or a case of a bad teacher?
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02-05-2011, 11:13 AM
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Let's go Mavs!
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02-05-2011, 11:24 AM
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02-05-2011, 12:02 PM
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I hope we win!!!
Go Mavs!!!
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No one loves Dirk any more than I do
MY HEART-WHERE DIRK NOWITZKI IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE AN ALL-STAR
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02-05-2011, 12:28 PM
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Lets keep the streak(s) going
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Dirk Nowitzki is a monster of epic and unattainable proportion. Seriously, he must be stopped.
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02-05-2011, 12:28 PM
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easy win
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02-05-2011, 01:42 PM
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They'll be tired after an emotional win. TC and RC better light a fire under them.
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02-05-2011, 01:59 PM
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Kidd shouldn't play more than 25 minutes tonight, so Barea/Terry time to step up at PG.
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02-05-2011, 04:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mavs777
easy win
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If that's not meant sarcastic, you should be banned. There aren't any easy wins in the NBA.
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02-05-2011, 04:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportstudi
If that's not meant sarcastic, you should be banned. There aren't any easy wins in the NBA.
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o yeah!!!!
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02-05-2011, 05:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportstudi
There aren't any easy wins in the NBA.
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There are, but not for Mavs.
Last edited by deamon; 02-05-2011 at 05:10 PM.
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02-05-2011, 05:39 PM
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there might be on monday vs the cavs...
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02-05-2011, 07:02 PM
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Both teams on a back to back, won´t be easy!
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02-05-2011, 07:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kante
Both teams on a back to back, won´t be easy!
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According to Mavs777 it is...
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"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the former." (Albert Einstein)
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02-05-2011, 07:05 PM
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"They have one goal. That's to win the championship," said Stojakovic, a three-time All-Star with a career average of 17.2 points per game. "I would like to be a part of that."
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02-05-2011, 07:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportstudi
According to Mavs777 it is...
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Yeah, but we all know that mavs777 is not a smart guy.
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02-05-2011, 07:12 PM
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Let's do this!
Dirk loves playing the Kitties.
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"Dirk Nowitzki is now a household name in every locker room in this world.
You say it in Brazil, you say Dirk, they know Nowitzki. You say it in China,
they know Nowitzki. Kobe, Michael, DIRK." - Jeff Van Gundy
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02-05-2011, 07:14 PM
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I forgot about Kwame Brown.
Jordan has some sort of obsession with Kwame for some reason.
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"Dirk Nowitzki is now a household name in every locker room in this world.
You say it in Brazil, you say Dirk, they know Nowitzki. You say it in China,
they know Nowitzki. Kobe, Michael, DIRK." - Jeff Van Gundy
Last edited by Rick41; 02-05-2011 at 07:15 PM.
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02-05-2011, 07:15 PM
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JJB - MVP
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02-05-2011, 07:15 PM
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The Muschis suck
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02-05-2011, 07:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kante
Yeah, but we all know that mavs777 is not a smart guy.
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Didn't want to say it that open
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02-05-2011, 07:17 PM
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Solid start, legs need to get fresh first.
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02-05-2011, 07:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportstudi
Didn't want to say it that open
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That´s why i´m here.
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02-05-2011, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sportstudi
Didn't want to say it that open
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You don't need to be a scientist to figure that out.
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"Dirk Nowitzki is now a household name in every locker room in this world.
You say it in Brazil, you say Dirk, they know Nowitzki. You say it in China,
they know Nowitzki. Kobe, Michael, DIRK." - Jeff Van Gundy
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02-05-2011, 07:18 PM
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Spank them so we can see some DoJo too
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02-05-2011, 07:19 PM
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I love Tyson's hustle!
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02-05-2011, 07:21 PM
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AWESOME hustle by Tyson on that offensive rebound.
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"Dirk Nowitzki is now a household name in every locker room in this world.
You say it in Brazil, you say Dirk, they know Nowitzki. You say it in China,
they know Nowitzki. Kobe, Michael, DIRK." - Jeff Van Gundy
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02-05-2011, 07:21 PM
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lol defense
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02-05-2011, 07:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sefant77
The Muschis suck
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lol
They can play with themselves after the game
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02-05-2011, 07:22 PM
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stop Boris!
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02-05-2011, 07:22 PM
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Please someone stopping Diaw?
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02-05-2011, 07:22 PM
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Kwame Brown is beyond terrible. The only way he can beat Chandler to a rebound is by wrapping his arms around him. Sad...
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02-05-2011, 07:22 PM
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Dirk just doesn't play defense.
KG did what he wanted.
Diaw does what he want.
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02-05-2011, 07:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deamon
Dirk just doesn't play defense.
KG did what he wanted.
Diaw does what he want.
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Diaw was hitting several long jumper, stop hating
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