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dirk2003 · 02-17-2005, 07:02 PM

The MOST important thing will be to get back on defense and cover the 3 point shooters as Nash dishes it to them quickly up the court.

GermanBlitzkrieg · 02-17-2005, 03:40 PM

Something tells me Dirk DOES take this game personally. MVP talk for Nash has to stick him somewhat. Tonight, he shows who the REAL MVP candidate is. Pressure Nash, play hard in the middle, attack Amare with Dirk:

"Mavs by double digits."

(Had to steal this Mary!)

I hate JJ! Stop the punk! Please, stop the punk! (And yes, as a dark horse factor, he worries me.)

The Miles · 02-17-2005, 04:08 PM

I agree, tonight is the night for Dirk. The stage is set for Dirk to lay claim to a spot in the MVP race and it will be up to him to grab it.

Big night all around.

Mavs 134
Suns 126

mary · 02-17-2005, 06:39 PM

Apparently Amare has not been feeling well and playing with flu-like symptoms. Jackson suffered an ankle sprain against the Warrios the other night. I haven't heard what JJ's status is, but I won't be unhappy if he's sidelined.

Nellie's strategy for tonight: "Go small....play like hell".

I guess we'll get the JET/Fin/JHO/Hendu/Dirk lineup, but obviously Terry's going to get some time at the off-guard position.

Mavs by double digits.

vinnieponte · 02-17-2005, 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by: mary
Apparently Amare has not been feeling well and playing with flu-like symptoms. Jackson suffered an ankle sprain against the Warrios the other night. I haven't heard what JJ's status is, but I won't be unhappy if he's sidelined.

Nellie's strategy for tonight: "Go small....play like hell".

I guess we'll get the JET/Fin/JHO/Hendu/Dirk lineup, but obviously Terry's going to get some time at the off-guard position.

Mavs by double digits.

I sure hope we don't rely on injuries to win.

Steve13 · 02-17-2005, 07:15 PM

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Originally posted by: mary
Apparently Amare has not been feeling well and playing with flu-like symptoms. Jackson suffered an ankle sprain against the Warrios the other night. I haven't heard what JJ's status is, but I won't be unhappy if he's sidelined.

Nellie's strategy for tonight: "Go small....play like hell".

I guess we'll get the JET/Fin/JHO/Hendu/Dirk lineup, but obviously Terry's going to get some time at the off-guard position.

Mavs by double digits.

Jimmy will play.

Q has also be suffering from illness but he is fine now...same goes for amare

mary · 02-17-2005, 06:51 PM

The Mavs really need to try and attack Amare on the offensive end. The guy DOES NOT like to guard the paint and will not do anything to put himself in foul trouble.

Double digits baby.

chumdawg · 02-17-2005, 06:52 PM

If you think the Mavs don't pull this win out, you're crazy. Expect a tremendous basketball game, with the Mavs prevailing 118-114.

DubOverdose · 02-17-2005, 06:54 PM

I want to see JHo dunk on Amare just like he did on KG!

mary · 02-17-2005, 07:03 PM

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I sure hope we don't rely on injuries to win.

How do you rely on injuries to win? Players are either injured, or they're not. You play the game to win regardless. If Phoenix wins (which they won't) does that mean they relied on injuries because we're missing three players?

I will lose no sleep over any of Phoenix's injury problems.

Double D.

vinnieponte · 02-17-2005, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by: mary

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I sure hope we don't rely on injuries to win.

How do you rely on injuries to win? Players are either injured, or they're not. You play the game to win regardless. If Phoenix wins (which they won't) does that mean they relied on injuries because we're missing three players?

I will lose no sleep over any of Phoenix's injury problems.

Double D.

no, I mean us relying on their injuries to win. My first post said we wont win, and as much as I hate to admit it, I feel like this one will be a lose. I hope we win, yet somehow I don't think we pull it off tonight.

mary · 02-17-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally posted by: vinnieponte

no, I mean us relying on their injuries to win. My first post said we wont win, and as much as I hate to admit it, I feel like this one will be a lose. I hope we win, yet somehow I don't think we pull it off tonight.

Where the hell is your spirit?? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Study this pic for awhile. Its actually from a good movie.

dude1394 · 02-17-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally posted by: mary

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Originally posted by: vinnieponte

no, I mean us relying on their injuries to win. My first post said we wont win, and as much as I hate to admit it, I feel like this one will be a lose. I hope we win, yet somehow I don't think we pull it off tonight.

Where the hell is your spirit?? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] Study this pic for awhile. Its actually from a good movie.

FRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mavs kick butt...

110-105

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Drbio · 02-17-2005, 08:32 PM

FREEEEEEEEEEEEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bricklayer · 02-17-2005, 10:16 PM

Thats why I hate injuries, I want to be able to say "you had your best team, we had our best team, and we beat you"

MavsFanFinley · 02-17-2005, 10:36 PM

Yahoo has that Henderson will get the start.

Don_Didi · 02-17-2005, 10:39 PM

So, Nellie might actually have given up on this game before it started, eh? Nice.

Bayliss · 02-17-2005, 10:46 PM

Come out strong and don't let up. As Nolan Richardson said: "48 minutes of hell." Dallas needs to bring it.

Windmill360 · 02-17-2005, 10:54 PM

Hendu doing a pretty good job with the offensive rebounds to start off.

Bayliss · 02-17-2005, 10:54 PM

Dirk and Fin are playing well.

Evilmav2 · 02-17-2005, 10:54 PM

Hendu is looking mighty effective right now!

Evilmav2 · 02-17-2005, 10:56 PM

Nice brick by Cash...

Pongo · 02-17-2005, 10:56 PM

who is guarding amare?

sike · 02-17-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by: Pongo
who is guarding amare?

someone who can't

AnMan21 · 02-17-2005, 10:57 PM

the mavs are getting every board
looking good

sike · 02-17-2005, 10:58 PM

mavs will not keep this pace....the Suns will.....

Bayliss · 02-17-2005, 10:59 PM

Dirk.... you are doing everything but scoring. I guess it is true.

Windmill360 · 02-17-2005, 11:00 PM

We can't be comfortable with any lead in this game. Suns will kill us with their fast break points.

mavsman55 · 02-17-2005, 11:02 PM

I am calling at least 10 more:
lead changes
rebounds by dirk and henderson
stupid shots from jason terry
hernias

PepperTheMavsFan41 · 02-17-2005, 11:00 PM

Remember when Jason Terry was good?????

Those were the days.

sike · 02-17-2005, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by: PepperTheMavsFan41
Remember when Jason Terry was good?????

Those were the days.

those days are now

PepperTheMavsFan41 · 02-17-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally posted by: sike

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Originally posted by: PepperTheMavsFan41
Remember when Jason Terry was good?????

Those were the days.

those days are now

Certainly not the start to this game.

sike · 02-17-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by: PepperTheMavsFan41

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Originally posted by: sike

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Originally posted by: PepperTheMavsFan41
Remember when Jason Terry was good?????
Those were the days.

those days are now

Certainly not the start to this game.

no argument here....though the game has just begun

Murphy3 · 02-17-2005, 11:11 PM

i hate the fade while falling out of bounds by Fin...way too early in the shot clock..then he misses dirk on the spin.

gotta play smart...fin's starting out hot, but gotta make the little plays versus the suns.

Bookit · 02-17-2005, 11:15 PM

I have a bad feeling about this game. Especially since Bradley and Darrell Armstrong are in the game.

Bayliss · 02-17-2005, 11:01 PM

I hate it when Dirk looks hesitant against Marion though. Get on the blocks and make Marion "push you out." Don't let him get off by you standing and just shooting low percentage shots.

sike · 02-17-2005, 11:05 PM

Nellie needs to post Dirk....

Bayliss · 02-17-2005, 11:05 PM

Marion has two fouls. Keep Dirk in and force feed him while4 Marion (probably) sits.

Bayliss · 02-17-2005, 11:11 PM

Terrible playcalling.

PepperTheMavsFan41 · 02-17-2005, 11:13 PM

WTF was Mike doin there?????

Pass the damn ball!!!! Specificially to Dirk!!

Dumbass plays at end of the 1st.