GDT Pacers at Mavericks 2/3/2011 8:30 ET - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

sefant77 · 02-03-2012, 08:11 AM

Dirk 56 points 21 rebounds and 8 assists

Quote:

Rick Carlisle still keeps close tabs on his previous team, and the Dallas Mavericks coach thinks the Indiana Pacers are legitimate contenders.

The Pacers go for a season-high fourth straight victory Friday night when they look to win in Dallas for the first time in eight seasons.

Carlisle’s stint with Indiana (15-6) from 2003-07 included a 61-win campaign his first season. He maintains a close relationship with Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird and spent two seasons coaching current star forward Danny Granger.

Indiana has not had a winning season since Carlisle’s team went 44-38 in 2004-05. This edition of the Pacers is poised to end that skid, getting off to the franchise’s best start since the 2003-04 team.

“They’ve got all the ingredients of championship teams - they’ve got athleticism, length, skill and size,” Carlisle told the Pacers’ official website. “They’re going to be a major factor.”

The addition of former All-Star David West to complement a frontcourt that already consisted of Granger and center Roy Hibbert has helped Indiana develop into one of the league’s top defensive teams, limiting foes to 41.8 percent shooting.

“It’s so great to see Larry’s vision be realized because he knew this was going to take some time,” Carlisle said. “He knew he was going to have to be opportunistic with acquiring veteran players to go with Granger and some of the young pieces.”

Carlisle, meanwhile, was ejected from Wednesday’s 95-86 home loss to Oklahoma City, picking up a second technical for kicking a ball into the stands. He apologized to owner Mark Cuban and the fans after the game.

The Mavericks (14-9) were without key players. Jason Kidd missed his third straight game with a strained right calf, starting center Brendan Haywood was out with lower back tightness and Lamar Odom was sent home with a stomach ailment.

Haywood and Odom could be back after returning to practice Thursday.

Dirk Nowitzki’s struggles continued with eight points on 2-of-15 shooting. Nowitzki is averaging 9.3 points on 28.2 percent shooting in three games after a planned four-game absence to strengthen his knee and work on conditioning.

The German superstar said his knee is better than it was two weeks ago, “But sometimes I don’t have enough confidence in my movement if I try to make a hard move.”

Granger, meanwhile, enters after scoring a season-high 36 points in Wednesday’s 109-99 victory at Minnesota. His huge effort seemed to be sparked by a skirmish with the Timberwolves’ Kevin Love.

“Danny took over,” Hibbert said. “When you get the Grange mad, that’s what you get, you know?”

The Pacers ended a five-game losing streak to Dallas with a 102-89 home victory Jan. 12, 2011, with Nowitzki sidelined by a sore right knee. Nowitzki had 29 points on 10-of-12 shooting in a 116-108 home win over Indiana on March 4.

The Pacers are 3-1 on the road against Western Conference foes after going 2-13 last season. They have lost seven straight at Dallas since a 92-80 win Jan. 9, 2004.

“The reality is, at this point, they’re one of a handful of teams that’s a legit contender for a title,” said Carlisle about the Pacers.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/preview?gid=2012020306

Maringa · 02-03-2012, 08:50 AM

This could be a rough game if Dirk Odom or Lamar Nowitzki play the way they have been playing...We'll need some production from those guys...

dirt_dobber · 02-03-2012, 08:51 AM

from Eddie Sefko at DMN

Scouting the Pacers

While the Super Bowl goes on in their town this weekend, they have been on a two-game trip that started with a 10-point win at Minnesota on Wednesday. They return home Saturday to face Orlando. ... They have won three in a row, including a road victory at Orlando. ... This is a new Pacers team built around center Roy Hibbert, who is averaging 14 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game. ... Danny Granger leads them at 17.4 points per game, but he is shooting under 40 percent from the field. ... They have played 14 of their first 21 games on the road, but they have an impressive 9-5 record away from home. ... All five starters average in double figures and all of them had 10 or more Wednesday against the Wolves. ... Sixth man George Hill is out with an ankle injury.

Scouting the Mavericks

Jason Terry has been sizzling of late, hitting better than 50 percent of his shots in each of the last four games. During that span, he has hit 32 of 53 shots (60.4 percent) and is averaging 22 points. ... This will be the only time this season the Mavericks see the Pacers, barring a matchup in the NBA Finals. ... They have won seven in a row against the Pacers at AAC and 11 of the past 12, including last year's 116-108 win. ... After holding 15 consecutive opponents below 100 points, three in a row scored 100 or more and each of the last five has scored at least 95 points. The Mavericks are surrendering 100.2 points per game in that stretch. ... This begins their seventh back-to-back set of games. So far they are 4-4 on the first night and 6-2 on the second night.

http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archi...ly-regula.html

j0Shi · 02-03-2012, 08:57 AM

West has been a bad matchup for Dirk ever since I guess. Not the best game to expect his slump to end.

Rick41 · 02-03-2012, 08:57 AM

Dirk goes off for 40 and 15 rebounds..... in the first half.

Underdog · 02-03-2012, 09:15 AM

This team isn't as easy as they used to be - gotta remind these guys that they're the PACERS.

Easy reminder.

horse900703 · 02-03-2012, 09:43 AM

Win.

JeffViggiano · 02-03-2012, 10:35 AM

triple double for Dirk.

LSMF · 02-03-2012, 11:09 AM

The Pacers are legit now. Go all out, Mavs.

GermanDunk · 02-03-2012, 11:24 AM

GDT: "The Return of the Horse"

deamon · 02-03-2012, 11:27 AM

Villagers from SA are again first in our division, we have to win.
JUST DESTROY THEM, Go Mavs!

iella · 02-03-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horse900703

Win.

Wat.

LSMF · 02-03-2012, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horse900703

Win.

Great to have you back, brother!

sefant77 · 02-03-2012, 11:47 AM

Incoming TJ Ford 30fter to beat thr shotclock...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaucITrlBn8

LonghornDub · 02-03-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horse900703

Win.

Horseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

nowhereman · 02-03-2012, 12:49 PM

WHOAH

nowhereman · 02-03-2012, 12:51 PM

Mavs win.

Dammit Horse!

Kidd Karma · 02-03-2012, 12:56 PM

Tough team, they start Granger and George on the wings, creates size mismatch out there. Hibbert is a quality center. Collison - Beaubois matchup is a great one to watch. We have the edge bench wise, and turn the tables mismatch wise, having Jet drive on George every time.

mavs777 · 02-03-2012, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kidd Karma

Tough team, they start Granger and George on the wings, creates size mismatch out there. Hibbert is a quality center. Collison - Beaubois matchup is a great one to watch. We have the edge bench wise, and turn the tables mismatch wise, having Jet drive on George every time.

Yeah im worried a little about George, guessing Carter will spend most his time on him while Marion on Granger, George is a great catch and shoot guy but doesn't really have a pull up game, he is either going to be driving right to the rim or catching and shooting from 3.

FreshJive · 02-03-2012, 03:00 PM

~

LSMF · 02-03-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sefant77

Incoming TJ Ford 30fter to beat thr shotclock...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaucITrlBn8

There was something so satisfying about the way Kidd and Dirk ran off the court after winning that game...it almost felt like they were trolling the Pacers

GermanDunk · 02-03-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sefant77

Incoming TJ Ford 30fter to beat thr shotclock...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaucITrlBn8

Ju.

Fährt der alte Lord fort,
fährt er mit dem Ford fort.

Dirkadirkastan · 02-03-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sefant77

Incoming TJ Ford 30fter to beat thr shotclock...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaucITrlBn8

Obvious travel is obvious.

fluid.forty.one · 02-03-2012, 04:23 PM

dammit horse

Bayliss · 02-03-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Dirk 56 points 21 rebounds and 8 assists

I see you are tallying up his projected totals for the month.

CadBane · 02-03-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j0Shi

West has been a bad matchup for Dirk ever since I guess. Not the best game to expect his slump to end.

Dirk put up 29/9 on on 11-19 shooting, and 26/4 on 10-18 shooting against West last year.

You're a smart guy, so you can do the math.

West does get away with a shitload of fouling on Dirk, though. So given his injury, I doubt he takes a ton of shots.

j0Shi · 02-03-2012, 05:04 PM

Then maybe West always get his numbers against the Mavs. Dunno, just not a good feeling when hearing that name.

CadBane · 02-03-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j0Shi

Then maybe West always get his numbers against the Mavs. Dunno, just not a good feeling when hearing that name.

Actually, I missed a game. In the 3 games against Dirk last year, West put up:

12/5 on 5-14 shooting (Dirk 25/10 on 7-12 shooting)

17/6 on 8-16 shooting (Dirk 29/9 on 11-19 shooting)

16/10 on 5-12 shooting (Dirk 26/4 on 10-18 shooting)

Suffice it to say, Dirk owns West. The reason you don't have a good feeling hearing his name is probably because West is a little fake tough bitch, and he likes to try and get physical with Dirk.

LSMF · 02-03-2012, 05:16 PM

David West is a big POS, he always tries to pull some shit every time Dirk lights him up. Take your ownage like a man, West.

Bayliss · 02-03-2012, 05:44 PM

Of course that was pre-injured Dirk. This year's version of Dirk couldn't even score on West's mother, much less West.

4Dirk1Nowitzki · 02-03-2012, 06:15 PM

Dirks line - 27 Pts 8 Rebs 3 Assts

LSMF · 02-03-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bayliss

Of course that was pre-injured Dirk. This year's version of Dirk couldn't even score on West's mother, much less West.

I hope he proves you wrong tonight.

Sportstudi · 02-03-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSMF

I hope he proves you wrong tonight.

You beat me to it.

Agree to the earlier statements, West is a fake tough POS. He's one of those guys getting away with murder against Dirk and thinking he's a good defender and suuuuch a tough guy. This guy is so overrated like only a few others in the league.