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We are already discussing it on other threads, so I thought I would start the official thread.
This is an important game. Not so much for the series, as the Mavs only have to win 1 of the next 3 games to win the series, but in terms of what it will tell us about the Mavs mindset. In the first two games, the Mavs have established that when they are focused and playing their game there is no way Minnesota can beat them. But now they are going into Minnesota with a two game cushion. As I said on another thread, whatever criticism you might level at KG, lack of heart is not one of them. Backs to the wall, in front of their home crowd, Minnesota is going to come to play. So the question is whether the Mavs have the full championship mindset or not. Do they come out and put this series away or do they relax a little and let Minnesota steal one? I think the Mavs have the proper mental toughness. Prediction: T-wolves scrap hard and lead for much of the 1st half, but the Mavs take control in the 3rd and 6 playoff exits will drag Minnesota down as the Mavs cruise to a finish. Mavs 108 T-wolves 95
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04-27-2002, 05:24 PM
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kg might not lack heart..but if the wolves get down in the first half.. i can see the rest of the team giving up.. and kg can't keep them in the game by himself..it's not his game
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04-27-2002, 06:04 PM
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I'm predicting an early T-Wolves lead and a late 3rd/4th quarter rally by the Mavs that falls just short. Mavs in 4.
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04-27-2002, 07:26 PM
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Just some curious thing ...
To win a series in the west it´s actually not important to rebound well: 3 out of 4 top 4 western teams trail in team rebounding [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] so lets say we´ll either lose the battle on the floor or on the boards tomorrow, not both j
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interesting SJ...I vote we take the game.
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04-28-2002, 01:50 AM
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As much as I want the Mavs to get the sweep, I don't think they will.
I do believe they come to play and do their best, but the refs will make things too difficult in the end and the Wolves will stay alive. I don't think it comes back to Dallas though. Go Mavs!
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All of the games played today have 2-0 series records. The Lakers, the Mavs, and the Celtics are all up 2-0. I predict two out of three will lose to go to 2-1.
Blazers over the Lekers 102-99 Sixers 97-95 over the Celts Mavs sweep the twolves 109-104 |
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04-28-2002, 01:44 PM
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Well, we've got Costas calling the game for us. Not sure yet if that is good or bad.
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04-28-2002, 01:57 PM
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in comparison to what we could have, it is very good
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04-28-2002, 01:59 PM
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I will say Dallas closes it out today. Dallas 104 Minny100
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04-28-2002, 02:03 PM
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Mavs win 107:89... Great defensive performance by all of'em... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
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Dirk sets the pace early!
Nice drive! |
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04-28-2002, 02:05 PM
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nice boards..and nice drive again
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04-28-2002, 02:05 PM
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The way Dirk has started it looks like he wants his first 40 point game....great drives by Dirk!
beautiful intensity. |
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04-28-2002, 02:05 PM
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Mavs can be the first team to close out a series in this postseason. Boston lost its chance a few minutes ago. Detriot lost its chance last night.
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04-28-2002, 02:06 PM
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dirk realizes how good he is..even if he doesn't come out and say it
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04-28-2002, 02:06 PM
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RAEF for 3...nice arc!
I hope the Mavs open it up early today! |
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04-28-2002, 02:07 PM
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Playing well so far.
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04-28-2002, 02:08 PM
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Funny line by Costas..."Raef has taken over starting center from Bradley. Bradley is as invisible as a man 7 feet tall can be."
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Oh man Dirk is on fire....you gotta love it!
nice 3..... |
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04-28-2002, 02:09 PM
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dirk is amazing
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04-28-2002, 02:09 PM
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Playing extremely well. Heh.
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04-28-2002, 02:10 PM
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you can be assured that he costas won't say anything about the mavs not feeling like they have a shot against the lakers..
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04-28-2002, 02:10 PM
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I love that we have taken the fans out of the game early. very quiet there right now.
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04-28-2002, 02:10 PM
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you damn sure got that right murph!
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04-28-2002, 02:11 PM
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nellie is getting on lafrentz a bit.. gotta play smart defensively..at that point, dirk probably should have just let him go
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Holy crap we have a good team.....wow.
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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OH my God that Dirk Nowitzki from Germany is hot!
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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it'll be interesting to see what costas says about the mavs
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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Getting a few bounces too. We should not have got that 3 by Raef....
Actually we are leading by a lot... still wish we would be driving more. |
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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Costas just said Finley is under appreciated?
not by us! |
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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Mavs came out rocking! I love it!
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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#41, where's he from?
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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Now, that`s a World Champion start...
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04-28-2002, 02:12 PM
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And that Raef hits his 3pointers, something new and nice to see!
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04-28-2002, 02:13 PM
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QUote from today's announcers "finley is a triple double waiting to happen"
??? I like Finley as much as anyone, but WTF? |
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04-28-2002, 02:13 PM
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10 points... 3 rebounds... and a steal in 5 minutes of play.
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04-28-2002, 02:13 PM
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dirk is playing pretty good right now..
with dirk's ability to drive, post up..and hit the open jumper, he will one day be the top 1-2 offensive guy in the nba.. |
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04-28-2002, 02:13 PM
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12 point lead by the Mavs - Raef has been HOT from outside.
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04-28-2002, 02:14 PM
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M-V-P!
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