01-12-2016, 06:27 AM
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GDT: Mavs vs Cavs 1/12/16
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http://www.nba.com/games/20160112/CL...nba:scoreboard
By KEVIN MASSOTH
LeBron James and Dirk Nowitzki have each lived up to their star status of late, but the next matchup between their teams figures to keep just one trend climbing.
While James seeks to continue his regular-season success against the Mavericks, Nowitzki hopes to end his struggles versus the Cleveland Cavaliers when they meet in Dallas on Tuesday night.
James matched a season high with 37 points to lead Cleveland (26-9) past NBA-worst Philadelphia 95-85 on Sunday. He shot 15 of 22 and added nine assists with seven rebounds as the Cavaliers won their seventh straight and 13th in 15 games.
After shooting 38.0 percent while scoring 18.8 per game in four late-December contests, James has averaged 27.8 and shot 57.8 percent in his last six. The Cavs went 2-2 through their MVP forward's slump but are 6-0 since, including three wins to open a season-high six-game trip.
"They look at me as the leader of this team and I've got to be that way all year round," he said. "They needed me a lot (Sunday night) and I was able to come through."
No other Cavaliers player scored more than 15 against the 76ers. Kyrie Irving has shown glimpses of his top form since returning from knee surgery in mid-December, but he made just 3 of 15 shots for eight points in 31 minutes.
James has dominated Dallas (22-16) outside of a six-game loss in the 2011 NBA Finals while with Miami. He has averaged 35.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6.8 assists in his last four against the Mavs and has scored 30 or more in nine of 23 regular-season meetings.
Conversely, the Cavs are the only team in the league Nowitzki averages fewer than 20 points against. The 18-year veteran has scored 19.7 per game in 28 regular-season matchups while shooting 43.4 percent - lower than versus any other opponent. Nowitzki has averaged 16.2 points while shooting 44.0 percent in his last five against Cleveland.
He's found a groove of late during an up-and-down season, helping Dallas win three of four. After playing a season-high 43 minutes a day earlier, Nowitzki was rested in Wednesday's 100-91 win at New Orleans. He returned by averaging 24.5 points and 8.0 rebounds between Friday's 96-95 loss at Milwaukee and Sunday's 93-87 win at Minnesota.
The 37-year-old scored 29 points, converted a late three-point play and grabbed a loose ball in the closing seconds against the Timberwolves. He's also made 12 of 29 from 3-point range over his last four games.
"Classic Dirk," point guard Deron Williams said. "Hitting shots from everywhere, making big shots, big plays. That's why he's one of the greatest."
Nowitzki averaged 12.0 points on 29.5 percent shooting in the three games prior to his recent surge, including a season-low seven in a Dec. 28 win over Milwaukee on 3-of-15 shooting - tied for his 15th lowest shooting percentage in 1,286 career games in which he's played at least 10 minutes.
The Mavericks have won eight of the last 10 in this series, but Cleveland took the most recent 127-94 on March 10 in Dallas. While James finished with 27 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, Nowitzki made just 3 of 10 shots for 13 points.
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01-12-2016, 12:57 PM
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Easy win.
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your team loses. That proves you love winning more. That's how it works.
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01-12-2016, 02:45 PM
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Tonight, a "Golden State game deja-vu"... Dirk (who will score 25) and the Mavs (especially, the second unit) will come out on fire, and not even Lebron (who will only score 18), Irving, or Love will be able to contain the Mavs' offense... all in all, the Chevalier's loss will be so embarrassing that immediately after the game, Lebron will demand to be traded to the Lakers...
Mavs - 130
Chevaliers - 102
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01-12-2016, 03:19 PM
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Cavericks lose
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01-12-2016, 03:54 PM
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01-12-2016, 07:40 PM
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This itself reminds me why I'm a Mavs fan.
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01-12-2016, 07:57 PM
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So does Matthews guard LeBron?
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01-12-2016, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
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So does Matthews guard LeBron?
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Him and someone else. I'd be highly interested if Carlisle lets Anderson try guarding him. Try him out
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01-12-2016, 08:45 PM
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Nothing wrong with Dirk doing them jumpers all night
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01-12-2016, 08:52 PM
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Mavs have decided to play first quarters now?
Dirk looks locked in offensively. As do the others
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01-12-2016, 08:53 PM
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Parsons is losing us this game
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01-12-2016, 08:54 PM
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Wow, I don't think I've seen this team this locked in in a long time
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01-12-2016, 08:54 PM
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Bench is going to do a solid if they can extend margins on this lead.
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01-12-2016, 09:02 PM
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McGee looks like shit out there......LOST
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01-12-2016, 09:02 PM
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Where did the 18 point lead go?
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01-12-2016, 09:02 PM
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Welp it was fun while it lasted!
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01-12-2016, 09:03 PM
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Quote:
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Wow, I don't think I've seen this team this locked in in a long time
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Way too soon I guess.
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01-12-2016, 09:05 PM
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Alright this may not be Devin's game
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01-12-2016, 09:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AO41
McGee looks like shit out there......LOST
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McGee lives off DM.com posters trashing him. Block and alley oop right after your post.
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01-12-2016, 09:06 PM
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How high did McGee go there? 13 feet?!
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01-12-2016, 09:08 PM
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Quote:
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How high did McGee go there? 13 feet?!
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It was totally a goal tend, but yeah-- dude could have taken quarters off the top of the rim a la Taco himself
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01-12-2016, 09:09 PM
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AW! That'll be on Shaqtin' a Fool for sure!
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01-12-2016, 09:10 PM
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It was totally a goal tend, but yeah-- dude could have taken quarters off the top of the rim a la Taco himself
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Was the shot really going down? It seemed like he hit it at the top of its arc.
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01-12-2016, 09:14 PM
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Keep Barea in. Cavs are letting guards get into the lane
If delladova tries any bushleague fouls I hope someone takes his ass out
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01-12-2016, 09:17 PM
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Turnover turnover turnover.
Great effort by Mcgee on the block
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01-12-2016, 09:17 PM
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I really like our centers this year. I won't say that any given one is the best we've ever had. That title goes to Tyson Chandler. However, when it comes to all around center depth I prefer what we have now to our title team in which we had Brendan Haywood and Ian Mahinmi backing him up. I really like what I see from JaVale McGee and Dwight Powell.
The biggest weakness for the team is at Small Forward. I miss the Matrix.
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01-12-2016, 09:18 PM
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Turnover turnover turnover.
Great effort by Mcgee on the block
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Now imagine if he had a high basketball IQ to go with that height and athleticism? That'd make him the best center in the league probably.
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01-12-2016, 09:21 PM
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Zaza ripping rebounds left and right
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01-12-2016, 09:21 PM
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Effin turnovers!
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01-12-2016, 09:21 PM
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Nice D by Dwill.
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01-12-2016, 09:22 PM
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Man, I really love this Mavs team. I think I could call this my favorite one since the title team.
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01-12-2016, 09:23 PM
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Better perimeter D than I can recall in a while. Nice to see some effort and energy.
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01-12-2016, 09:25 PM
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What is Parsons smoking tonight? He's got some crazy rolls on made baskets! LOL
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01-12-2016, 09:26 PM
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Zazaaaaaaaaaaaa
(Refs catering to the cavs)
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01-12-2016, 09:28 PM
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Quote:
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What is Parsons smoking tonight? He's got some crazy rolls on made baskets! LOL
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I told him just put it up above the rim and I'll do the best. I hacked into the ball and am bringing it down the rim whenever it's in the vicinity.
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01-12-2016, 09:31 PM
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Damn... ball hacks quit working. They are malfunctioning and are helping the ball fall into the Cavs' basket instead.
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01-12-2016, 09:31 PM
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Mavs gonna Mavs! Way to let that rat get 6 points in 5 seconds
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01-12-2016, 09:32 PM
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I love how Zaza saved his best basketball for Dallas. Who'd thunk it?
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01-12-2016, 09:33 PM
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How tf was that a foul on Wes??? I want him guarding LeBron all night since he's off offensively
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01-12-2016, 09:35 PM
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a LOT of turnovers, we should be up by at least 10 points
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