Jason Terry Speaks

by Wes Cox on Apr 27, 2007 4:40 PM CDT in News

Wow, TrueHoop is a Mavs fans best friend right now. Earler in the week we were treated with a fantastic Josh Howard interview and now True Hoop will be hosting Jason Terry's playoff journal.

The first installment is up now. He talks about a lot stuff, and says the game one loss had nothing to with small ball and everything to do with energy.

I hate to say it, but we needed a wake-up call.

Now, we knew Game 1 was a big game for us. We fought all season to get home court wrapped up -- and we lost it. Why? We came out a little tense and without the energy that is needed in to win in the playoffs. They dictated the pace and tempo, and showed all of the emotion and energy, so they worked us over.

When I say tense, I wouldn't say we were nervous, but when watched the tape together on film, we noticed weren't playing with any excitement or enthusiasm. It's about being aggressive, attacking the basket, and not settling for outside shots. And a lot of us were guilty of that. Golden State is a great transition team -- you miss a jumper, they take a long rebound down for an easy dunk or a three in transition. We weren't diving for loose balls. Our bench wasn't into the game. These are they things you need in the playoffs, especially at home. You must play with energy and feed off your fans. And we blew it.

Terry also says game two was a must win and thinks the Don Nelson stroylines for the series are way overblown.

Check it out.

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I am gonna say it...

But not having armstrong to get the bench up and going, and be that key locker room guy, was sorely missed that first game. Anyone else think so?

by Toddy on Apr 27, 2007 4:43 PM CDT reply actions

agreed.

I was hoping K Willis would be that guy this playoffs run, but maybe he and the rest of the players are still feeling each other out.

by bradybob on Apr 27, 2007 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Willis

Everyone has had really good things to say about him, particularly Diop, but I agree. He came on way to late to really become any sort of vocal leader within the team.

by Wes Cox on Apr 27, 2007 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey Wes

something is definitely up with my computer.. im on my roomates comp right now and i can log in on my original name and this name i made up earlier when i couldnt figure out what was wrong...

who knows

GO MAVS

by zkmavzz formerly zkmavz on Apr 27, 2007 7:17 PM CDT reply actions