Hail to the Dirk - Mavs crush the Bobcats 98-97 - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

GermanDunk · 12-12-2009, 11:29 PM

RareMilk · 12-12-2009, 11:30 PM

When in wrong just give it to Dirk

esoteric562 · 12-12-2009, 11:31 PM

it was orgasmic.

badfish22 · 12-12-2009, 11:31 PM

Dirk-- Is there anything he can't do?

AO41 · 12-12-2009, 11:31 PM

amazing game... I wouldnt call it crushing them...but a win is a win is a win

GOOO MAVS

*** DAMP IS BEASTING (gotta give the man some LOVE)

xrobx · 12-12-2009, 11:31 PM

someone else who impressed me in this game? marion, and his rebounding. and of course you have to tip your hat to dampier and his efficiency

Dirkadirkastan · 12-12-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by badfish22

Dirk-- Is there anything he can't do?

Play the organ?

darkwitzki · 12-12-2009, 11:32 PM

7 offensive rebounds each for Marion and Damp and Dirk's clutchness, unstoppable.

tcat075 · 12-12-2009, 11:33 PM

Kidd's defense was unbelievable the entire game. Unbelievable.

sefant77 · 12-12-2009, 11:34 PM

Dirk was really close forcing a haircut in the next days

Dirkadirkastan · 12-12-2009, 11:34 PM

I was thinking about this lately. We're all aware of Dirk's impressive resume of last-second clutch shots, but as far as I know, all of them were to break a tie game. I don't recall him ever hitting a two to send it to overtime, or to turn a one-point deficit into a one-point lead.

He did both tonight.

StackAttack · 12-12-2009, 11:36 PM

Dirk's obviously player of the game, but I loved what Marion brought tonight. Just constant energy defensively and all the hustle plays (including the big offensive rebound and putback late and the TERRIFIC play to control the Chandler-Kidd jumpball). Kidd did a terrific defensive job on Jackson, though I could've done without the foul on Wallace late (was it a flop? I didn't really get a clear look). Damp with another monster game and Dirk was Dirk.

I love the Dallas motherf*cking Mavericks.

monty55555 · 12-12-2009, 11:36 PM

Dirk was unbelievable. He is so clutch. The man is a basketball God.

Damp and Marion were crashing the boards like crazy. JKidd was awesome on defense.

What a crazy game. I've smoked so much I feel I was either going to die of lung collapse or misery (if we lost the game).

Go Mavericks!

Dirkadirkastan · 12-12-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

I was thinking about this lately. We're all aware of Dirk's impressive resume of last-second clutch shots, but as far as I know, all of them were to break a tie game. I don't recall him ever hitting a two to send it to overtime, or to turn a one-point deficit into a one-point lead.

He did both tonight.

Oh shnap, I just remembered the three in LA. My bad.

Sportstudi · 12-12-2009, 11:37 PM

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Kidd's defense was unbelievable the entire game. Unbelievable.

Btw, he had 6 steals for the 23rd!!!!! time in his career....

DirktyBlue · 12-12-2009, 11:37 PM

This was my favorite game of the season. Tough, physical hard nosed D by both teams. We really gutted it out there considering it was 2nd night of a B2B. These are the games that build character and poise our team for a deep playoff run.

I was damn impressed by Charlotte. They are a couple of pieces away from being a deadly team. It reminded me of the 04 pistons...I dont think any EC team wants to meet these guys in the playoffs.

Dirk - what can i say...WOW

sefant77 · 12-12-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by StackAttack

Dirk's obviously player of the game, but I loved what Marion brought tonight. Just constant energy defensively and all the hustle plays (including the big offensive rebound and putback late and the TERRIFIC play to control the Chandler-Kidd jumpball). Kidd did a terrific defensive job on Jackson, though I could've done without the foul on Wallace late (was it a flop? I didn't really get a clear look). Damp with another monster game and Dirk was Dirk.

I love the Dallas motherf*cking Mavericks.

Marion was great. Now imagine Josh playing like Crash, attacking reckless the basket...that would be so sick.

tcat075 · 12-12-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirkadirkastan

I was thinking about this lately. We're all aware of Dirk's impressive resume of last-second clutch shots, but as far as I know, all of them were to break a tie game. I don't recall him ever hitting a two to send it to overtime, or to turn a one-point deficit into a one-point lead.

He did both tonight.

Yup. And that's why Terry has got a couple buzzer beaters the past couple years, because its been a tie game with just a few seconds left to play. Tie game means even if you miss it, you go to overtime. The game isn't on the line for you, just for the opponent. However, when you need two to tie or you lose, you go to your best player, period. And Dirk came through again and again and again.

tcat075 · 12-12-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sefant77

Marion was great. Now imagine Josh playing like Crash, attacking reckless the basket...that would be so sick.

He can't, because he's much, much more injury prone than Crash is. Inheirently, Josh is a jump shooter because it keeps him healthy. He should attack when he can, but the more he attacks the greater chance he has of getting injured and being out for more months at a time.

But let's not worry about what Josh can or can't be. Let's worry about our badass superstar Dirk Nowtikzi!

sefant77 · 12-12-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tcat075

He can't, because he's much, much more injury prone than Crash is. Inheirently, Josh is a jump shooter because it keeps him healthy. He should attack when he can, but the more he attacks the greater chance he has of getting injured and being out for more months at a time.

But let's not worry about what Josh can or can't be. Let's worry about our badass superstar Dirk Nowtikzi!

And what is Crash?!?! How many concussions, 6?

tcat075 · 12-12-2009, 11:44 PM

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And what is Crash?!?! How many concussions, 6?

I still wouldn't call him injury prone. He just plays really hard and has a knack for coming down hard.

StackAttack · 12-12-2009, 11:44 PM

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And what is Crash?!?! How many concussions, 6?

You don't think it's badass that he attacks the rim as hard as he can, every single chance he gets, even with that history?

sefant77 · 12-12-2009, 11:46 PM

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You don't think it's badass that he attacks the rim as hard as he can, every single chance he gets, even with that history?

I think Crash is the toughest player in the league. Miles ahead of yelling monkeys like Garnett, Perkins etc.

I would love to get him. Throw Josh, Barea and a pick to them.

badfish22 · 12-12-2009, 11:48 PM

Dirk played amazing obviously
Marion had his best game as a Mav
Damp played great
Kidd played outstanding

Jet kinda sucked. But he hit one big shot.

xrobx · 12-12-2009, 11:51 PM

is this the first time in his career he's hit a game winner with us down by 1 point to win the game?

mac222b · 12-12-2009, 11:54 PM

thought the refs were going to hand Charlotte the game on Crash's flops. the one with Marion guarding him was especially bad
Dirk is amazing!!!!!!

tcat075 · 12-13-2009, 12:06 AM

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is this the first time in his career he's hit a game winner with us down by 1 point to win the game?

Believe so. Against Phoenix it was tied, against Philly it was tied, against Indiana it was tied, against Utah it was tied, against Milwaukee it was tied, against Toronto it was tied, against the Clippers it was tied...am I missing any?

tcat075 · 12-13-2009, 12:08 AM

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thought the refs were going to hand Charlotte the game on Crash's flops. the one with Marion guarding him was especially bad
Dirk is amazing!!!!!!

The one with Marion...I don't think Crash would just fall over trying to draw a foul with the game on the line, risking him not getting it. I think that one was legit. Marion did have a hand on his shoulder, probably gave him a little push that threw Crash off just a bit.

However, the refereeing was bad on the offensive end for the Mavs. JET got hammered twice, as did Dirk, no call (once Dirk made it anyway). And on the other end the Bobcats got those same plays as fouls.

OttoOC · 12-13-2009, 12:08 AM

I know most places have him #3 - #5 but I can't see Dirk not being the MVP of the league to this point in the season. I just can't.

Bayliss · 12-13-2009, 12:12 AM

I'll try my hand at recapping the game:

Barea: He started off extremely well. But he faded quite a bit from the end of the first quarter on. He missed several players. He had also failed to shoot the ball at the end of the first half for no apparent reason. If Carlisle is going to start him, he needs to then yse him as the sparkplug to get some early points then shut him down for the remainder of the night.

Dampier: Wow he had another great game. Are the Mavs coaches putting stickem on his hands? He is catching EVERYTHING right now. And not only catching, he is finishing! He is a big difference maker for the Mavs. If they can get 10+ points from him... and in the playoffs, the Mavs have a legitimate shot when healthy.

Gooden: Yuck. The guy is just braindead. Other than the tip at the end of the first quarter, I don't think he did a single thing right. He is the most turnover prone Maverick. And he is a huge reason why they aren't efficient as they used to be.

Kidd: He could shoot worth a damn, but he played humongous defense in the 4th quarter and overtime. He pretty much locked down Jackson late in the game. Kidd is so strong relative to his size. And he has some quick hands.

Terry: He had the shot to put them up by 1 point. But pretty much all night, he was Goodenesque bad. He couldn't defend a thing. He couldn't hit a thing. And he wasn't getting to the line either. And what was the deal with him jawing with Wallace? There was absolutely no need for that (IMO). It almost cost the Mavs the game.

Marion: Wow. What a huge effort doing everything except scoring. Tonight, I saw the old Shawn Marion from his Phx days. He was rebounding, getting garbage points, defending like a madman. He was hustling everywhere. The effort he showed to get the loose ball on several rebounds + the jump balls... wow. That is the glue guy the Mavs need. He needs to score some but with Howard healthy Marion should be able to focus on doing the little things.

Dirk: He struggled mightily for 2 quarters. In fact I thought he might have a NO type night... or a Memphis type night. Boy did he turn it around. He settled somewhat here and there, but he also got to the rim with some layups. And got to the line as well. And I love the fact that Carlisle has the stones to keep coming to him even when he is struggling. Avery would have pretty much made him stop shooting a long time ago.

And can Stephen Jackson be any more of a b*tch? The dude has a face and expression that just makes me wish someone would pop him in the mouth.

Just a great, gutsy win. In Hollinger's stats, it shows up as a loss. One that they shouldn't have won. But good teams need to do win these type of games. The playoffs are all about pulling out victories out of your @ss when nothing is really going for you.

And it is hard to give the gameball to someone because Damp/Kidd/Marion/Dirk were all huge in different ways.

fluid.forty.one · 12-13-2009, 12:18 AM

This thread needs more Dirk-Squirrel nuts.

tcat075 · 12-13-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OttoOC

I know most places have him #3 - #5 but I can't see Dirk not being the MVP of the league to this point in the season. I just can't.

I can see him not being the MVP, because the voters are idiotic. However, he sure deserves it so far.

OttoOC · 12-13-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tcat075

I can see him not being the MVP, because the voters are idiotic. However, he sure deserves it so far.

The sad thing is all of the stuff he's done this season will probably be forgotten or never known and it'll be the same "lol dirk = choker" crap.

sefant77 · 12-13-2009, 12:22 AM

Dirk wont get a MVP again before he is winning a ring. Warriors blabla.

GermanDunk · 12-13-2009, 12:31 AM

Frankfurter Rundschau

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Dallas weiter siegreich
Dallas. Die Dallas Mavericks schwimmen in der nordamerikanischen Basketball-Profiliga NBA weiter auf einer Welle des Erfolges

. Die "Mavs" gewannen nach Verlängerung gegen die Charlotte Bobcats mit 98:97. Damit baute die Mannschaft des deutschen Superstars Dirk Nowitzki ihre Führung in der Southwest Division weiter aus. Deutschlands Basketball-Star kam auf 36 Punkte. (dpa)

mac222b · 12-13-2009, 12:38 AM

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The one with Marion...I don't think Crash would just fall over trying to draw a foul with the game on the line, risking him not getting it. I think that one was legit. Marion did have a hand on his shoulder, probably gave him a little push that threw Crash off just a bit.

However, the refereeing was bad on the offensive end for the Mavs. JET got hammered twice, as did Dirk, no call (once Dirk made it anyway). And on the other end the Bobcats got those same plays as fouls.

Crash was already falling on that one, his right foot slipped. but yes they were calling it much closer on Charlottes offensive end. they called some touch fouls, we didnt seem to get the benift of those. clutch shots by Dirk but also nice pass out of the double team to hit Terry for the short corner jumper.

nashtymavsfan13 · 12-13-2009, 12:39 AM

I love that it appears that Dirk is shooting the ball more often this year, is 34 shots a career high? It certainly seems like it. It seems like the past few seasons there would be way too many halves where Dirk would take like 3-4 shots the whole half. I think they've been doing a much better job running the offense through him, keeping him involved the whole game. He's a flat out stud, gotta love it.

sefant77 · 12-13-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nashtymavsfan13

I love that it appears that Dirk is shooting the ball more often this year, is 34 shots a career high? It certainly seems like it. It seems like the past few seasons there would be way too many halves where Dirk would take like 3-4 shots the whole half. I think they've been doing a much better job running the offense through him, keeping him involved the whole game. He's a flat out stud, gotta love it.

If Terry or Kidd would have shot well he wouldnt go on shooting like that. But Kidd was 1-6, Barea 0-5 after his start, Jet around 2-13 at one point...so yeah, keep feeding Dirk and just hope, because he is the only guy that can burn down a whole team in a single quarter if he gets hot.

Windmill360 · 12-13-2009, 12:50 AM

Went to the game... Dirk was amazing tonight... I counted several times in the 4th when he got the ball and turned into a ferocious beast and just took it to the hole. He takes it to another level.

twelli · 12-13-2009, 01:04 AM

Obviously the outcome was great and everyone is happy, but that's mainly because we won in the end. If we had lost, most people here would be bitching about the atrocious shooting and the fact that we fell to a mediocre team at home.

We didn't see the nice passing of the Miami game and they allowed them to score easily in the paint a lot. So there is a lot to work on. Bottom line is, if Terry and Dirk both can't make shots, we are in trouble.