01-27-2011, 07:34 AM
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GDT: Mavs vs Rockets - January 27th - 7:30 CST - 8:30 EST
3 in a row? sounds good.
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Rockets-Mavericks Preview
By NOEY KUPCHAN
Posted Jan 27 2011 2:02AM
Following a disappointing road-heavy stretch, the Dallas Mavericks began a four-game homestand with their highest scoring output of the season.
They could be in line for another offensive outpouring against the Houston Rockets.
Dallas will try to record a third consecutive win for the first time this month when it hosts the defensively erratic Rockets on Thursday night.
Four players scored at least 20 points as the Mavericks (29-15) overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-105 on Tuesday night.
After going 2-5 in its previous seven games - six of which came on the road - Dallas was pleased with the home victory, but it's hoping to launch a stretch of success more like its 17-1 run from Nov. 20-Dec. 27.
"This was a good start to a homestand," Jason Terry, who had a season-high 28 points, told the Mavericks' official website. "Obviously, we have ground to make up from what we lost when we had our key guys injured. And I think tonight was a good start."
Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points and is averaging 19.2 - 4.1 below his season mark - over six contests since returning from a sprained right knee that sidelined him for nine games.
Since 2003-04, the nine-time All Star has averaged 26.1 points versus the Rockets at home - including a career-high 53-point performance during a 113-106 overtime win Dec. 2, 2004.
Dallas, which went 2-7 without Nowitzki, has won 23 of its last 26 games against Houston when he scores at least 20 points.
Mavericks center Tyson Chandler shot 5 of 5 from the floor and made all 11 of his free-throw attempts Tuesday en route to a season-best 21 points.
Chandler, averaging 9.6 points, has totaled 40 in his last two games. The Mavericks are 8-1 when he scores 14 or more.
Dallas had lost back-to-back home meetings with the Rockets (22-25) prior to taking three of the last four, including a 101-91 victory Nov. 29.
"Houston, they always play us tough," Terry said. "A tough team, and I know they're gonna be another tough challenge."
Houston, too, is coming off an impressive win over the Clippers, outscoring them 26-10 over the final 12 minutes Wednesday night for a 96-83 victory at home - its fifth win in seven games overall.
While the Rockets held star rookie Blake Griffin to 5-of-16 shooting and Los Angeles to 36.4 percent, they've struggled defensively on the road, where they are allowing an average of 110.1 points over seven January games.
Following this contest, Houston's four-game road trip continues against the Spurs, Lakers and Jazz, and while coach Rick Adelman acknowledges the tough task at hand, he remains confident in his team.
"(These games) are going to be hard," he said. "You look at the teams and you say 'Oh jeez,' (but) I think if we play the way we're capable of playing, we can beat anybody - and that's the approach we have to take."
Houston guard Kevin Martin had averaged 28.2 points in his previous five games before matching a season low with eight Wednesday as he failed to get to the free-throw line for the first time all season.
Martin has averaged 15.3 points on 28.9 percent shooting in his last three visits to Dallas.
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01-27-2011, 07:56 AM
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Dallas, which went 2-7 without Nowitzki, has won 23 of its last 26 games against Houston when he scores at least 20 points.
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01-27-2011, 08:50 AM
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F the Rockets.
Let's make it 3 straight.
D-M.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Clutchfans.
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01-27-2011, 10:11 AM
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http://www.nba.com/news/referee.html
Referee Assignments
Jan. 27, 2011
Houston @ Dallas-- Dan Crawford, Derrick Collins, Brian Forte
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01-27-2011, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 12 Tone Melodies
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01-27-2011, 10:25 AM
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I'm sure Danny Crawford will rectify Martin not getting to the free throw line and then some.
Screw Crawford, screw Houston, Go Mavs!!
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01-27-2011, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick41
F the Rockets.
Let's make it 3 straight.
D-M.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Clutchfans.
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Yea...what he said!
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01-27-2011, 11:43 AM
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Ugh ... Dan Crawford. Hey, it's not Joey Crawford at least! So we're stuck with the 2nd worst ref.
Anyway, this is a MUST WIN! Houston's on their second game in 2 days.
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01-27-2011, 12:15 PM
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Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said this morning that recently acquired Peja Stojakovic won't play tonight against the Houston Rockets or Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. He has been out since late November with an injured left knee, playing in only eight games this season for New Orleans and Toronto combined.
The Mavs will conclude their four-game homestand Monday against Washington.
http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archi...ks-lineup.html
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01-27-2011, 12:37 PM
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Dallas:The pasture...or retirement home for old and injured players
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01-27-2011, 01:09 PM
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Words can´t desribe how much i detest the Rockets and their retarted fanbase - definitely a must win game.
Crush them, rip out their hearts and send their poor asses back to Houston.
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01-27-2011, 01:33 PM
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go mavs
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01-27-2011, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LetsGoMavs
Words can´t desribe how much i detest the Rockets and their retarted fanbase - definitely a must win game.
Crush them, rip out their hearts and send their poor asses back to Houston.
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Rocket fans are extremely retarded. This site I posted on before I got here had a few Rocket fans who claimed they were gonna be the #2 seed before the year started and we all laughed at them
Edit: Wait you post at Spurstalk too, you already know lol
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01-27-2011, 02:51 PM
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GD is not going to watch this game. Have fun mates !
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01-27-2011, 02:52 PM
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Mavs Looking to Avoid Slow Start Against Rockets
For the Mavericks, the emphasis continues to be on defense and rebounding and the Rockets will provide a solid test in both areas as they are capable of lighting it up on the scoreboard, even without Yao Ming. "How we start is very important," said Coach Rick Carlisle. The Mavericks have had issues as of late when it comes to allowing quick starts and that is forcing them in to situations where they have to exert even more energy to get back in games.
"We’re concentrating on better starts," Carlisle said. "It was a priority coming into the season. We did real well with it the first third of the season. We had periods where we didn’t do so great. Now, it’s another area of emphasis. Right now, that’s one of our big priorities." The Mavericks believe that the slow starts should be rectified due to the fact they are starting games with some of their best defensive players on the roster.
As usual, Tyson Chandler echoed the coach's statements in regards to the defensive end of the court. "We need to turn it up now defensively," Chandler said. "We had a great practice (Wednesday). We were scrambling around, talking and in the right spots defensively. And that’s what we’re gonna need."
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you can read more at http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/2011/1/...gainst-rockets
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01-27-2011, 02:57 PM
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Go Mavs!!!
3 in a row?Why not!!!
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01-27-2011, 03:16 PM
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lets get 3 in a row flow going!
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01-27-2011, 03:54 PM
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W2 vs. W2
Stop their win streak!
Go streakbusters!
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01-27-2011, 04:05 PM
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Destroy this lame ass franchise
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01-27-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DMOC
Ugh ... Dan Crawford. Hey, it's not Joey Crawford at least! So we're stuck with the 2nd worst ref.
Anyway, this is a MUST WIN! Houston's on their second game in 2 days.
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Ummmmmmmmm....no. Joey would be 5000000X better than Dan. It's Dan that has the unholy Mavs bias. It's Dan who we're, what, 1-24 against in the playoffs. Which for a .500 playoff team is essentially a mathematical impossibility.
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01-27-2011, 04:46 PM
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...so you're telling me there's a chance!
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01-27-2011, 05:28 PM
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Mavs time to shine. Let's get back to form.
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01-27-2011, 05:29 PM
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Just saw this on Followill's twitter.
JJ Barea is #2 in NBA in 3pt% (54.1) since Dec 20
That's pretty amazing considering how bad he started.
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01-27-2011, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by fluid.forty.one
Just saw this on Followill's twitter.
JJ Barea is #2 in NBA in 3pt% (54.1) since Dec 20
That's pretty amazing considering how bad he started.
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the sad thing is that 1 month at 54% only gets his average up to 28%.
In his last 10 games he has been shooting the 3 at 65%(15/23), last 5 at 78% (7/9)
He shot it at 28% in oct, 13% in nov, 15% in dec and now 57% in january
he was 10/64 in 2010, 17/30 since
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01-27-2011, 08:00 PM
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Nice Roddy update @ballinwithbryan
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01-27-2011, 08:01 PM
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We should look to avoid beeing outrebounded the 9th (?) consecutive game against a really poor rebounding team like Houston.
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01-27-2011, 08:21 PM
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Go Mavs, kick the sh!t out of Houston!
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01-27-2011, 08:37 PM
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01-27-2011, 08:41 PM
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Here we go...
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01-27-2011, 08:49 PM
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would be nice to get some calls
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01-27-2011, 08:50 PM
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we're off to a pretty good start! great to see
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01-27-2011, 08:52 PM
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Dirk asked to come out of the game right after a move he made a move, let´s see what it was. Solid start!
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01-27-2011, 08:52 PM
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pretty good start fellas, lets keep it up
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01-27-2011, 08:53 PM
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Hi everybody...
Haven't slept yet, was working and this game will very likely hinder me to go to bed now
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01-27-2011, 08:54 PM
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Kidd saw that pass coming from a mile away...
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01-27-2011, 08:54 PM
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Kidd is killin' it right now (7/5)... love it!
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01-27-2011, 08:56 PM
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I thought that was a 3 by Kidd...
Edit: Was counted as a 3, thought they only counted it as a 2.
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01-27-2011, 08:56 PM
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NICE steal/dunk by Sasha!
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01-27-2011, 08:56 PM
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Sasha dunk? lol
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01-27-2011, 08:56 PM
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WE'RE BACK BABY
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