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05/03: Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Open Thread

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I don't even know what to say...

except, Discuss the game here

GO MAVS

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What a Great Day
This is one of the best days ever. It is so refreshing to watch Mark and Dirk and Avery in total shock. Steve Nash blows Dirk away. Way to go Golden State. I love that you made history at the Mavs expense!

by Suns Fan on May 4, 2007 12:14 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No pressure
But you guys need to take your live-blogging to another level tonight.  I have an International Trade final at 9:30 AM EST tomorrow, and then get on a flight back to Texas for the weekend, studying for Family Law en route.  Needless to say, a 10:30 eastern start time is a little late for me.  I may be up  for a half hour, but I'm counting on yall to give me something to read tomorrown when I'm looking for info on the win ;)

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well...
at least the jazz-rocket series is going 7 too.  Gotta bring it tonight... Im not as worried as I was before last game... then again, I wasnt worried at the begining of the playoffs either... could get crazy tonight, I hope dirk brings it.

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good Omen
The Jazz clawed their way back into that series, evened it up, and sent it to a winner take all game 7.

Here's hoping the Mavs follow their lead.

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm so freaking nervous
Not sure what I'd do if the Mavericks lose.  I probably won't watch the rest of the playoffs.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good evening!
Are you done with your finals?  Enjoying the playoffs guilt free, unlike me?

The basic philosophical differences between countervailing duties and anti-dumping duties is the entity that takes the action that constitutes unfair trade practices...

AAAAAAARRRRGH!

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 9:47 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, finals week was last week for me
Just waiting for my grades.  Good luck with yours!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 9:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Matt Barnes starting
we've got them on their heels!

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no,
no u dont
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:06 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

By the way
This Day in Mavs History
2001 In the first round of the playoffs, Dallas defeated Utah 84-83 to take the series 3-2 and advance to the second round. It was only the 13th time in league history that a team that was down 0-2 came back and won the series (7th time as a best-of-5 series).

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Timeout already
Get it together, guys!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

pace is way too fast...
need to slow it down... we are not gonna out shoot them!!
We cant hit anything right now... and play defense

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is not going well
I think all their FG attempts are jumpshots.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why no double team on davis?
keep taking it to the hole though... get em in foul trouble

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brick City
We can't buy a bucket.

by Poke on May 3, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its over
But take comfort in one thing, we lost to a team that was better than us.

by TexGoesYard on May 3, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

too many 3s!!!
we will not beat them like this... ever

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All of their points are 3s
Not happy about that...they're not the Suns.  Take it to the hole and draw fouls!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stack needs to start
gives us leadership and pose on the court

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A lot of 3pt shots so far.
Don't know what to think about that.

by caseyrebelde on May 3, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Golden State
Clearly focusing on stopping penetration.

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What in the world
Effective, but I don't like it.

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It'd be nice if...
...during a D. Harris drive, someone would at least try to get open.

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 drives to the hole...
0 fouls called... that cant happen, he's gotta keep going in there and the calls will come

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stack
3 for 3 from that corner

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Geez
Stack's playing like Finley last night

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

STACK!!!
FOR MVP!!!! BUT DRIVE IT TO THE HOLE!!!

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It looks
Like a college game out there.  Might as well be McNeese State v. Bucknell

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We have to slow it down
We're playing into their hands.

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:04 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

agreed...
we are caught up in what they want us to be doing, thats running and gunning and taking only 3s.  I'd like to see dirk get down on the block and DRIVE THE DAMN BALL to the hole.

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I dunno
I thought the Mavs did a good job staying with the Warriors at their own game.  At least in the first half.

by achiappanza on May 4, 2007 1:36 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Could be worse
I'm currently getting one on the Maryland Suicide Hotline.

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 10:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dude...
i dont know if I could take a final with this going on... I would've begged and pleaded to take it another time with my teacher...

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:06 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yea man
Brutal.  I've already had two rescheduled, so that woulda been a no go.

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 10:09 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd take that right now
I've seen this Novachek commercial about 300 times this week

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ditto
Ditto

Ditto

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ass
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:08 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

finally
a call on dirk... very quiet is an understatement

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good D
Take it to 'em with Baron out

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dirk
Scoreless from the field

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok
davis's hammy went boom fizzle... take it at their throats before he comes back

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

again... why are we not ATTACKING??
what is so hard about iso-ing d harris or stack and having them DRIVE the ball??  Howard is a beast right now... I like it

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

stack...
finally attacks the hole and look what happens

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keep Driving
If we do this all night, we'll win.

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 minutes left
still no 2 point FGs.

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think we need to play better D
Everything is coming too easy for Golden State.  And take advantage of Davis's absence, damn!  It's a gift, be thankful!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

uhhh
no...eat your words
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:09 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dirk needs to want to get his position...
jackson got lazy at the end of last game and dirk took advantage... but he HAS to fight for position

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Barnes is ugly
Just had to be said

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've just about had it with these jumpers
And it's only the first quarter.  Be more aggressive!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:12 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dirk
third time he hasn't picked someone up getting back on D

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stack is camping out
If this is our gameplan, I hope it works

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stack
is good... and now baron is back

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

of course
it goes in. why wouldnt it??

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Golden State
really crowding the paint on defense.

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

terrible
the mavs should have had that quarter by a lot.  they got really complacent.  avery should have called a timeout.

by ab03 on May 3, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now Baron's back
Stack is keeping us in this game.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Im out guys
gonna go watch it at a friends house... good luck, be back after the game if we win, if not, see ya at the draft

by Toddy on May 3, 2007 10:14 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you had told me
That we shot 28% FG percantage after one yet only down by 3, i would have laughed at you.

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damnit!
Ok, I promised myself I'd go to bed after the first.

I haven't been able to go to sleep till after 2 am the days I've watched the games.  Can't do that today.  So have fun guys.

GO MAVS!

by BrodyV on May 3, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha
your friday is gunna suck!!! haha
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:10 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha
u r so classy...do it matter

by jrichisthenextmj on May 5, 2007 12:00 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm gonna jet guys
Work and stuff.  I hate the late shift.

by Poke on May 3, 2007 10:17 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That sucks
Can you listen to the game on the radio?

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:18 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh my God
J-Rich was riding someone's back and there's no foul!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stupid Jackson
getting pissed when it was Barnes who hit him.

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ummm
he wasnt pissed...he was in pain from an elbow to the face
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:11 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hahaha
stupid mavs fan...
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:12 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Devin, torch him!
Davis can't run!  He's hobbling!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:23 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least
I'm on the west coast. (although I'd rather be back home in Ft. Worth)

by caseyrebelde on May 3, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They're not taking advantage
Of Baron's injury.  JET/Devin are not blazing past him.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

devin harris
NO JUMPSHOTS FOR YOU!

by ab03 on May 3, 2007 10:25 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm sorry
but Kate Hudson is beautiful.

by caseyrebelde on May 3, 2007 10:29 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Re: I'm sorry
I'm not okay with Owen Wilson (dallas?) cheering for Golden State. She's not that hot.

by rwake on May 3, 2007 10:31 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think he's there
Because they're dating.  Maybe he's not cheering for Golden State.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Apparently he is cheering for the Warriors
He's friends with Don Nelson, but it's still wrong if you ask me.

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice rotation tonight
Hello all.

I like what Avery's doing - seems like Devin is bringing good energy. Diop is doing what he needs to be doing. Just hope Avery doesn't forget about Croshere.

by rwake on May 3, 2007 10:30 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this game
really pissing me off.  dallas is getting all the foul calls and they are taking terrible shots still.  dirk is playing like he is sleep walking.  this could easily turn on them in the second half.

where is the urgency?

by ab03 on May 3, 2007 10:33 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and really
that message is for dirk.  

by ab03 on May 3, 2007 10:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

classy
oh man, another "bullshit" taunt from those warrior fans. real classy.

by slocumb on May 3, 2007 10:35 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

do it matter?????
NO IT DONT
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:13 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Davis
Davis cant shoot with no legs

by shostag on May 3, 2007 10:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep
wait, nevermind...

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:37 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stack
God I love Stack.

by shostag on May 3, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ugh
I hope he keeps firing, though. I trust that he'll get it going. If he stops shooting, that'll throw off the rest of the offense.

by rwake on May 3, 2007 10:44 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dirk
Come on, he had 6 games.  Surely you're not going to claim that the real Dirk didn't show up.  The real Dirk just got defended well.

Again I say, if this guy can't drive to the hoop regardless of defense, he doesn't deserve the MVP.

by achiappanza on May 4, 2007 1:40 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

cuban
looks like he has aged 20 years since this series started.  i feel an ulcer coming on...

by rene on May 3, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Finally!
He makes one from the field.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jackson slipping just then
show how much he leans on Dirk

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:46 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dirk can still
turn it around.  I just hope he doesn't wait until the last 3 minutes.

by caseyrebelde on May 3, 2007 10:48 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, he has the whole half
What's bugging me is that Baron Davis is still a factor even when he's hurt.  He can't run, but he's still hitting his shots.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:49 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's his Walt Frazier game
If the Mavs couldn't win against a hobbled Baron Davis, then there are no excuses.  

by achiappanza on May 4, 2007 1:41 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wish
Dirk would get deeper in the paint and post up.  He doesn't actively demand the ball in the paint, instead choosing to remain behind his defender.  It'd be great if he'd break out a spin move now and again.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 10:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know Avery
is going to say something to Dirk at half about his lack of aggressiveness.. This is gonna be an exciting 24 minutes!! GO MAVS

by Turkish41 on May 3, 2007 10:54 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, that same toileat seat guy again
I'd love to know how much he makes during an NBA season

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't like watching that guy
Just because I get squeamish.  I like the lady with the bowls and she flips them on her head while on a unicycle or some kind of contraption.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:00 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Favorite halftime shows
The toilet seat kind of weirds me out as well. I like Quick Change and the bowl lady. The homo-erotic gymnast brothers have always confused me. I'd be interested in the answer to Wes's question - how much does the toilet guy make?

by rwake on May 3, 2007 11:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh yeah
Quick change.  Unfortunately, I've never seen bowl lady or the quick change people in person.  Whenever I watch live games, the halftime shows are all crappy local acts.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:11 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All I know is
I'm not capable of dealing with a loss right now.  I've been a fan through the dark ages (at least we had the Cowboys) and to lose now would be unthinkable.  I'm really trying to prepare myself for a loss but at this point the Mavs are the root cause of all my pain.

by caseyrebelde on May 3, 2007 11:04 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Mavs
Have three team fouls already.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:13 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't handle....
an offseason that begins with a game like this from Dirk.

I just can't.

by jthig32 on May 3, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's weather their early run
and blow them out!  I know that's just wishful thinking...

by caseyrebelde on May 3, 2007 11:15 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Explain to me
Why Dirk's main spot tonight is on the far baseline?

They don't even have to think about double teaming him when he's there. Does that make ANY sense?

by jthig32 on May 3, 2007 11:18 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This defense sucks
And please, Dirk, plant yourself in the paint and demand the ball!

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:18 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what a terrible effort
for such a big game

by ab03 on May 3, 2007 11:19 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Fire AVery...
...the second the game is over.

Dirk standing in the corner on two of the biggest offensive possessions of the game.

Unforgivable.

by jthig32 on May 3, 2007 11:20 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cro is in the game!
Maybe he can make a difference.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:20 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How Davis can penetrate
On a bum leg, I don't know.  I'm sure it helps that he's not challenged.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL @ Baron Davis
Learn what kind of foul is a cheap foul...

This is playoff basketball you loser.

by DirkDiggler on May 3, 2007 11:24 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL @ MAVS AND THEIR FANS
THIS IS THE PLAYOFFS...GET OUTTA HERE
everything about this site sucks...devin harris is overrated...the only good player the mavs have is howard

by jrich is the next mj on May 4, 2007 1:15 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dwayne Wade's Kleenex Box Last Year
is = to Davis' "hurt" leg

by DirkDiggler on May 3, 2007 11:25 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is pathetic
Like ab03 said up there, there's no sense of urgency in this game.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm lamenting all the missed opport. in the 1sthlf
We should have built a comfortable lead by driving to the basket, and now the Mavs need to overcome an 18 pt deficit.

Dirk -- where are you?

Stephen Jackson comes back to haunt us again -- first w/ the Spurs and now this.

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:30 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One trip at a time
drive the hoop...
get a stop...
drive the hoop...
get a stop...

no jump shots, this team can't stop the dribble drive of Harris or Terry

"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At this time ANY point by the Mavs would be nice
This is ridiculous.  

I think it's a 13-0 run right now by the Warriors.

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:31 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Now they're relying on 3s
To cut the deficit.  There's a lot of time left; they can chip away at it by attacking the basket.  Unfortunately that's not what they're doing.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:34 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

three pointers
23 atempts already. This team was woefully unprepared to play in this game, and the big run came after the half, when coaches make adjustments.

by jthig32 on May 3, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Another missed 3...this time by Stack
We're down by 21.

But then he drives to the hoop and stops the run.

I thought the Warriors would die with the 3 but so far we are.

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:35 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No free throw attempts
For Dallas in this quarter.  Draw some fouls, for crying out loud.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:36 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And I thought the 3rd quarter was the Mavs...
...they're so good after halftime normally.

This is the absolute worst time to lay an egg.

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:37 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

don't like that early jumper
but at least he made it
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:38 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All the credit to the Dubs...
Miracle or not for this game, their fans, their team, their coach showed up tonight, hell all series.. we haven't.  

I miss the fire....

by bradybob on May 3, 2007 11:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't blame the Mavs
I really don't think they failed to play well.  I think they just got beat by a better team.

But that's sports for you.  

by achiappanza on May 4, 2007 1:44 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not sure I can watch the 4th
Does that make me a bad fan?  This is just so difficult to swallow.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:39 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No...
Anyone who participates in this blog as much as you is a true fan.

With any other team, I would still think the Mavs could come back, but the Warriors are having an enchanted playoff run -- they're hitting 3s like crazy -- Stephen Jackson and Baron really stepped up.  Unlike Wade, this guy was hurt.  Incredible.

After last year's Finals, we may have to endure this claim to infamy: Mavs were part of the biggest upset in league history.

Dirk's going to get hammered by the media and fans unfortunately.  I have no idea why he was so uninvolved.

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:46 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm watching half of the 4th
And will probably follow the score online.  There will be a lot of knocks on the Mavericks, especially Dirk, this postseason.  I think Kerr made a good point during the broadcast; he said that he spoke with Flip Saunders about Dallas' situation and Flip said that the problem may be that a lot of their games toward the end of the season were meaningless and players were sitting out to rest.  They had nothing left to play for (other than being top seed in the West) while all the games for the Warriors were significant since they were fighting for a playoff spot.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO EARLY JUMPERS!
I've seen this Mavs team... it's the one that went out in the first round against Sacramento three years ago. ugh
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think what bugs me the most
Is not only that the Mavericks can be out in the first round, but it's also a historical defeat.  They broke/made a lot of records this year and that, by far, would be the worst.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:42 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MVP Press Conference
I haven't seen an MVP press conference during the offseason. Usually the MVP gets it in front of the home crowd during the second round or conference final.

by OCOEEBALLA on May 3, 2007 11:44 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If Dirk does win it
He ought to hand it to Nash or Duncan or someone.  I know the MVP award is based on performance during the regular season, but it supposed to translate into the postseason too.  Shaq will really think the award is tainted.  That is, if Dirk wins it.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:47 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

are you kidding?
It is based on the regular season. Dirk was the best during the regular season. End of story.
Go Horns, Go Vince, Go Mavs

by Cyrus on May 3, 2007 11:50 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, it's based on the regular season
But I think it's an unspoken agreement that it's supposed to carry over to the postseason too.  Maybe that's just how I feel about it, I guess.  

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok,
Then Avery needs to give back his coach of the year from last year.

Makes about as much sense.

by jthig32 on May 4, 2007 12:08 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's just an opinion
And I think I'm entitled to it.

by Marie on May 4, 2007 12:44 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hurm
I would not be surprised if Dirk won it, but Stern takes it away and the public never finds out.  The NBA often strikes me as not above board.

by achiappanza on May 4, 2007 1:46 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok, here's my proposal
hard fouls as close to flagrant as can be on Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson and hope they get themselves thrown out... it is cheap and sickening, but this team has no guts for anything else
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stunned
Did not see this coming after weathering the crowd in the 1st quarter and only being down by 2 while shooting so poorly.  I thought, like Stee Kerr, that we'd own the 2nd half.

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:50 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kerr better than Nowtiszki
Kerr shows up for the big games. I mean, he beat them in the 2003 playoff!

by OCOEEBALLA on May 3, 2007 11:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm really, really sad
There are no toher words

by Poke on May 3, 2007 11:52 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

here's another word
vomit
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Baron Davis is the MVP...
...of the playoffs.  

I didn't realize how poor his regular season numbers were compared to the playoffs.

Does the regular season count for anything?

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Other"
I'm so sad I'm misspelling

by Poke on May 3, 2007 11:53 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bill Simmons is a loser
It's pretty easy to call a fanbase the best in the league when they haven't had their hearts ripped out by the NBA.

What makes the GS fanbase any different than the Mavs 5 or 6 years ago?

It's pretty easy to get excited and cheer every good thing for your team or boo everything that goes against your team.

The Mavs suck worse than Bill Simmons though...that is my sad realization.

by DirkDiggler on May 3, 2007 11:55 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mo Ager
aggressiveness wins... nice job
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:56 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and Terry responds
to Mo's agressive play by just bombing away... idiocy
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

congrats warriors
now prepare for a team with some heart and balls in whoever you play next

by zkmavz on May 3, 2007 11:56 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GSW
as long as they haven't totally worn themselves out in this series, I think they'll beat Houston or Utah for sure.

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 11:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes - Congratulations
That is one awesome offensive team.  And their gambling style of defense is going to give other teams fits too.  

The only way the sting will be lessened is if they win the whole thing.

Go Warriors!

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:59 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i will def cheer for them
to win it all.. only way i can feel better

by zkmavz on May 4, 2007 12:01 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's all gravy
Seriously, a lot of us fans were just happy to be here.  

Greed will set in, of course, but that's the truth.

by achiappanza on May 4, 2007 1:48 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ager
Why is it that a rookie is the only one who understands that maybe we should we be looking for points near the basket?

by rwake on May 3, 2007 11:56 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

EXACTLY!
x
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 3, 2007 11:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damp
Why? Because when he played during the regular season as part of our consistent rotation we only won 67 games.

by rwake on May 3, 2007 11:59 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wanted to see more Damp
GSW fans just haven't had enough at his expense.  He mailed it in for years with us.

by achiappanza on May 4, 2007 1:49 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hate Game 6s
The Mavs have lost their last 3 game 6s to drop out of the playoffs:
Against...
Phoenix in 2005
Miami in 2006
GS this year

by dirk41 on May 3, 2007 11:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah
but it would have been nice to at least lose a close game...

The Warriors just pulled down our shorts and [too graphic].

"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 4, 2007 12:01 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i hope
kate hudson and owen wilson give each other aids... isnt luke wilson from dallas?

by zkmavz on May 3, 2007 11:57 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes
the Wilson brothers grew up in Highland Park

by Wes Cox on May 3, 2007 11:58 PM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mavs should sign Luke and Owen Wilson
They can drive to the hoop, and post up. Much better than the current players the Mavs have.

by OCOEEBALLA on May 4, 2007 12:00 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, that's it
I can't watch anymore.  I'll follow the score online until it ends, but I'd rather see numbers changing than the sorry display out on the floor.

by Marie on May 3, 2007 11:58 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Doc Rivers style coach
With Avery's insistence on the small ball, and on tonight's game, it's safe to say that he is a Doc Rivers style coach.

Total ownage by Don Nelson too.

by OCOEEBALLA on May 3, 2007 11:59 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here's the key
Points in the Paint:      26      38

Tell me how a team that won 67 games rarely has more than one player fighting for rebounds.

by Poke on May 4, 2007 12:02 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

tell me why a team that won 67 games
has shot more three's in this 6 game stretch than any 6 game stretch all season...
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 4, 2007 12:03 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ager!
At least he's showing some poise and playing well.

by dirk41 on May 4, 2007 12:03 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahahaha
IT'S OVER...YOU COULD HAVE PLAYED THE CLIPS...NOW, YOU GET BOUNCED!!!

GOODBYE!!!! THE BEST CHANCE OF WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP GONE!!!!

by Quest1 on May 4, 2007 12:04 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

glad that
people like this can move onto a houston/utah blog

by zkmavz on May 4, 2007 12:06 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

best chance
best chance of winning the championship was gone after game three of the finals last year...
"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 4, 2007 12:06 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're probably not going to break 90 points
Give Don Nelson a lot of credit.  The offense was totally out of sync.

I never thought scoring points was going to be a problem.  Dirk hasn't even cracked double figures yet (8 points).

by dirk41 on May 4, 2007 12:05 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Congratulations Warriors
Gotta give them credit. This is gonna be a long summer. We'll be back next year.

There's nothing left to say. LET'S GO MAVS!

by ptrck on May 4, 2007 12:11 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, congrats to the Warriors
And especially their fans.  Good luck to the next team that visits the Oracle arena.  Give credit to Don Nelson and his players for pulling this off.  I just wish we could have challenged them throughout the series.  This Dallas team seems completely different than the team that won 67 games.

by Marie on May 4, 2007 12:16 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Classic pic
ttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v425/ben_in_colorado/Image0503-2247TV401.jpg?t=1178254111

by OCOEEBALLA on May 4, 2007 12:12 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So..
What changes need to be made in the offseason? I think the development of whale killer could be key in the next couple years.. maybe pick up a big name free agent? Anyone?

by Turkish41 on May 4, 2007 12:13 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It Serves Them Right........
.....for not playing their best players in that next to last game of the season. Why wouldn't you take the opportunity to beat an opponent who has owned you all season in one game and instead put yourself in a position to have to beat them FOUR times! It makes absolutely no sense!

Stupidist thing I can imagine!

"You must respect the integrity of the game"

by saxmanager on May 4, 2007 12:13 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For next year, we need
no Don Nelson/GSW in the first round.

Other than that, probably a true playmaking PG and an offensive center/PF.

by ptrck on May 4, 2007 12:14 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Golden State
Hey, they have been the best team in the NBA over the last month and these two weeks proved it was no fluke. I give them lots of credit.

I am still disappointed in the way the Mavs played. I don't think they played anywhere near their best ball, but it would have taken their best ball to beat the Warriors in this series.

Way to go Dubs.

"Golden State sucks as a city" - Charles Barkley

by branwilson on May 4, 2007 12:14 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Potential signees
Mavs should trade for Al Jefferson. That guy is a beast. Rivers likes small ball anyways send Barea to his hometown team for Big Al.

by OCOEEBALLA on May 4, 2007 12:18 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it bad if
I kinda root for Golden State next round? I mean, they won fair and square unlike last year in the Finals.

You know what, they earned my respect, although they're still a bunch of thugs with attitue problems.

by ptrck on May 4, 2007 12:18 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mac
No, you gotta root for Mac. No one in Golden State can stop Mac.

by OCOEEBALLA on May 4, 2007 12:19 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think it's bad at all
The team played well and it's hard not to like them.  I just didn't like them during this series.

by Marie on May 4, 2007 12:19 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So, Wes
What happens to Mavs Moneyball during the break?  I've just come across this wonderful blog during this season, so I have no idea if you go on hiatus or if you cover other teams in the playoffs just for fun.

by Marie on May 4, 2007 12:18 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I keep on going
I'll do season review stuff, tons of draft stuff, and updates on the summer league games etc...

I'm probably going to disappear for the next couple of days though.

by Wes Cox on May 4, 2007 12:19 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't blame you
I'm going to avoid the media for a few days.

by Marie on May 4, 2007 12:26 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

few days
im not watching an nba game until october...

im not mad... i am just sad.

by zkmavz on May 4, 2007 12:27 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's what I did after the Finals
Just gave up basketball altogether.  Didn't watch any FIBA stuff, read any basketball news, etc.  It was a tough time.

by Marie on May 4, 2007 12:30 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I satyed in bed for
like three straight days, with only Jack Daniels and a bag of dried fruit I found under my bed to keep my company. I literally only got up to go to the bathroom.

Luckily getting Bavetta'd last year crushed all my hopes and dreams of ever winning a title, so I don't have nearly as far to fall this year.

But at least we got beat by another team this year, rather than by the refs.

Dirk Nowitzki: Softer than a melted frosty.

by thedirkatron on May 4, 2007 1:10 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know after thinking about it for a minute
Golden State had better win in the next round. Hell, even in the Conference Finals if they get there.

Why? WE didn't just lose to this team only for them to get swept in the first round. That will make us look even more weak.

Makes sense?

by ptrck on May 4, 2007 12:22 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No
We ARE weak.

We deserved to lose.

Every player on our team is a pansy who probably couldn't cut it in the WNBA.

Dirk Nowitzki: Softer than a melted frosty.

by thedirkatron on May 4, 2007 1:07 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we need a true Vet...
We really need a true vet for next season...I cant think of a good fit for next years team off the top of my head but we need a Darrell Armstrong or something...Dirk turned into a little girl this series.
We need a true leader....

by smt83 on May 4, 2007 12:27 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Waive Dampier
They should just waive Dampier outright. Maybe do the luxury tax deal like when they waived Finley.

by OCOEEBALLA on May 4, 2007 12:37 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a one time deal.
And Dampier doesn't totally suck.

by Wes Cox on May 4, 2007 12:40 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How many minutes
Did he play in this series?
Dirk Nowitzki: Softer than a melted frosty.

by thedirkatron on May 4, 2007 1:06 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is he?
I blame Avery for not laying Damp, but this is the first I've heard of him being too injured to play.

I'm just saying...

Why pay a guy that much money, and play him so much during the regular season... then never play him during the playoffs.

I hope you're right and he was injured, cause otherwise I'm nonplussed.

Dirk Nowitzki: Softer than a melted frosty.

by thedirkatron on May 4, 2007 1:12 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have no proof
other than the fact that he's STILL wearing that shoulder brace thing and he couldn't seem to grab a rebound over his head the whole series (could only tip them out)

by Wes Cox on May 4, 2007 1:14 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Broken-hearted
Is it wrong to want to see Dirk cry during the post-game conference? I'm his biggest fan and he let me down ... shirking responsibility and never wiping his doomed look off his face the entire series. How dare he act like that ... we won 67 games this season and, make no mistake, he was the biggest reason for it. I wouldn't want that type of behavior on the least talented player on my team, much less my best player/MVP. Shame
- Stanus NBA Sim http://www.stanus.net/nbasim

by Stanus on May 4, 2007 12:29 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm just as disappointed as you guys
That support group is starting to sound better and better...

by Marie on May 4, 2007 12:42 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

just really devastated
i put so much passion, heart, devotion into following and cheering on this team... another heartbreak... and ill be here again next post season to suffer the same fate probably... the sad life of a mavs fan

by zkmavz on May 4, 2007 12:49 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Amen, brother
Dirk Nowitzki: Softer than a melted frosty.

by thedirkatron on May 4, 2007 1:05 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It'll Only Make It Sweeter
When we do win it.  I just don't want to wait 90 years or whatever like the Red Sox fans.

BTW, would Anthony Johnson have made any difference?  A bigger guard on Baron Davis?

by dirk41 on May 4, 2007 1:29 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

agreed...
I am almost ashamed to be such a HUGE Dirk fan the past years....I feel so freaking let down...I am sick

by smt83 on May 4, 2007 12:33 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i really hope..
that we don't become the Buffalo Bills of the NBA...I think I would die of an aneurysm if that happend

by smt83 on May 4, 2007 1:00 AM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude
The Bills made more than one finals.

And they didn't have a heartless German leading them.

Jim Kelly >>>>>>>>> Dirk "I'm a man, I swear" Nowitzki

Dirk Nowitzki: Softer than a melted frosty.

by thedirkatron on May 4, 2007 1:05 AM CDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YEA BABY YEA!!!!!!!!!
WHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

WARRIOR NATION ALL UP YOUR ASS BIIAAATCHES!!!!!!
THIS JUST SAY DALLAS SUCKS BIG D1CK!!!!

by DallasSucksD1ck on May 7, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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