Spurs at Mavs Open Thread
San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks, Dec 9, 2008 7:30 PM CST
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DAL 98 @ 81 SAS
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I've heard/read theories that...
Josh isn’t really injured and that they are preserving him since he’ll be traded.
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I don't want to believe it, but...
I have no doubt that he was and probably still is a little injured. But Josh has played through several sprained ankles before in the past so I can’t help but find this very suspicious.
I don't want to believe it either
Since it seems kind of shady or whatever…but I didn’t even see this injury happening and now it’s so severe that he’s out indefinitely?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Bad news.
Here’s the DMN blurb from Carlisle’s pregame press conference.
Good news is that we should see Wright tonight.
by DitchThePlaybook on Dec 9, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions
Favorite?
I’m not linking them here, but many of the late lines show DAL favored by 2.
Pick ’em.
by DitchThePlaybook on Dec 9, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions
Accuscore has the game very even
Dallas the 54 to 46 favorite. 93.9 to 93.3 points ;-)
B-Rex bandwagon begins
Hmm.
I’m gonna go with a SA win. I hope I’m wrong but, JJ can’t keep it up forever and I think the J-Ho news is gonna effect them because they probably thought he’d be out there today. Always a good game when they play.
Screw the Spurs.
Fire Todd Dodge. Seriously. 45 given up in the 1st quarter. Wow. But still we're better than Washington! Oh and, SUCK IT WESTERN KENTUCKY! 1-10 baby!
So does The George
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Good job, Kidd
Contesting that shot
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Can't believe JJB got that board
When Dirk and Red Rocket were battling for it
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
That's so funny
Kidd yelled “short” but it went in
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Norsktroll
Your Blazers are going to play my Magic tonight…should be a good game!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
You guys beat us last time
I think it can very well happen, especially if the Magic give up the lead like they did last night against the Clippers
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
The Magic are my home team
They’re doing great right now
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Yeah, I watched them last night -- getting all tired for the Blazer game!
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I know, right
And it’s just the Clippers, too
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
.................................... Future Laker, I'm sure, ha ha!
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Um...
What was JJB thinking there…he was the only Mav on that end and he gets his shot blocked by Finley
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Great defense on that last possession
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I love Tobias
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Woot
Dirk taking it to the basket, I love it
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I do not want to see that KG Wins the Championship Happy Talk NBA Ad again...
…………………………………. An ad for KP Toilet Paper, THAT I would watch…
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I wonder if they got a quantity discount on mechanical royalties in that movie...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
That was a stupid pass
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
There are some links in this post
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I think he hit one
But he’s missed a couple of wide open threes
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
OT: Timbo, speaking of groundhog day
Martell Webster out 4-6 weeks again, aggravated his foot in the Toronto game
B-Rex bandwagon begins
Yes!
Barea and Terry!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Don't blow this lead, please
Surely that’s not too much to ask
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Shirley, the Spurs will come back somehow
I don’t really care as long as the Mavs end up with the win
Dunk that!
Geez
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
It seems that...
Carlisle trusts his bench a lot more now since 4 of 5 out there are part of the second unit
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Reminds me of how Hubie Brown would substitute five guys at a time in Memphis
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Speaking of Memphis
Did you guys see/hear about Darko ripping his jersey nearly in half after he got called for a foul?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
It's so crazy
I mean, who does that
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
There are more links in that post
Which one are you using?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I'm using cheez3's
The other ones are too fast for my crappy connectiong, even though it’s supposed to be ADSL.
Time to put Dirk and Kidd back in
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I read about that on the DB.com boards
But it doesn’t affect me, so I didn’t think anything of it. Is that a big deal?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Dallas now has 3 sports radio stations
I don’t like it. The show I’ve been listening to (Loveline) at midnight is now gone.
I didn't realize Loveline was still on
I remember watching that on MTV
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I heard a little of 'ben and skin show' this afternoon.
It’s pretty bad. They had Tim MacMahon on a segment about sports blogs, wherein one of the hosts used the word ‘blog’ about 50 times in 3 minutes. MacMahon sounded more like a host than either of those two.
by DitchThePlaybook on Dec 9, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
Where was the foul on Bowen there?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Kidd has the touch tonight
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
So does Parker, unfortunately
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Bowen actually called for a foul
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
It could be worse
I hated that we gave up the lead, but at least we kept up with them
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
What are the temps in Dallas?
Does it snow over there?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
It was in the 70s-80s here today
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Ugh
That should have been a catch and dunk from Damp…hope he makes the free throws
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Toes on the line for Kidd
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Didn't know Damp can tear drop
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Can't pull away
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk is heating up
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
That's totally creepy
Is this a movie? I haven’t seen it
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
That would have been a great move by The George
If only he’d stayed inbounds
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Three for Wright
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Anyone spotted zk yet?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
That should be a T on Bowen
He made a gesture towards the ref
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I can't believe he missed a free throw
But he’s made all of his shots from the field this quarter
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Especially since it looks like he'll play practically all of the 4th
They need him to
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Can't afford it
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Please make a run while Parker and Duncan are on the bench
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
That ball was in
Practically
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
That's a shooting foul!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Defense, guys!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
But not the defensive three seconds
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk, please dunk!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
He didn't dunk it, that's why
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I think Dirk has missed all of his shots this quarter
He’s probably tired
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
He's still on the floor
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
And again!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Damn it,
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I meant, "Damn it, Dirk"
For shooting that when he was surrounded by Spurs and no one there for the board
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Slow it down!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
He's totally taking over
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Yeah
Hard to believe
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Those could be the gamebreaker
Let’s hope not.
I was playing NBA 2K9 just then…I got to the line about eight times in one 11-min quarter with the Mavs.
Good
I am a Deron Williams fan
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I like AK and Deron
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Um, what was that by Barea
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Oh, God
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Backboard!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Damp
What a block…sent back!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
My throat hurts
Now the Spurs have the clock…shit!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Shit
Overtime…they were so, so lucky that Parker missed…he was so wide open!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Kinda reminded me of last season
where Baron Davis had the most open three you’d ever see. He missed off the front rim…I thought it was OT the moment he got the ball.
Time for Dirk to hit some shots
Earn it at the line if you’re tired
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Yeah, I think it was Mike
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
You're not up and about due to this crazy game?
Or is it too cold to move
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
What a relief that shot went in
They had nothing going with the Damp/Barea two-man game
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Not a great shot by JJB there
He needs to work the ball around
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Good move by Terry
Make them both!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I am losing my voice
Hope it’ll be back tomorrow morning
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
They had nothing going in that possession
Nothing!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Damn it
Is that a flagrant?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Yeah, definitely
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Need a stop!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
KIDD!!!!!!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
My throat is killing me
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Tie game
With 1.1 left
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Who's the hero?
JJB drives the lane.
Why not?
by DitchThePlaybook on Dec 9, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions
I wish I could see this game.
Too bad nba coast to coast is over on espn2.
I have witnessed time and time again.
I think I'd rather have Kidd handle the ball than Barea
JJB has been doing too much dribbling, and then passing to the wrong people
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Please let Kidd handle the rock
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Blazers - Orlando is 48 - 49 at halftime. You are not missing much Marie. This is the hotter game
B-Rex bandwagon begins
Thanks for the update
Do you know why Howard went to the locker room? I flipped in time to see him come out
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Is it serious?
He came back, so I’m guessing it’s not
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I love Mavs-Spurs games. Always so much competition.
Hate them mainly because it makes me all pissy and angry.
Terry!
Great ball movement there, guys!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Dallas ball!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Three team fouls for the Spurs!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Oh man!
That was nearly a turnover!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Well, it was
But Kidd got it right back
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Bowen planted in the corner
Damn it!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Get to the line, guys
The Spurs have three team fouls!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Damn it!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
NO JUMPSHOTS!!!!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Please make your free throws, Damp!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Holy shit!
That barely caught the rim! I want to claw my eyes out
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
What was JJB thinking?
He didn’t even pass!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
They needed to get to the line!
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
such a winnable game
dirk just went cold at the end. barrea doesn’t need to take that shot either
Mandatory reading before suggesting a trade
Then Terry had that turnover
There were some key missed free throws also
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Yes, but not by that much
Damp: 5 of 6
Dirk: 3 of 5
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
The point is Dampier should never make more free throws than Dirk.
I have witnessed time and time again.
5 FTA for Dirk is too low, in my opinion
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
He went cold at the wrong time
But you could tell he was tired
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
JJB did great and everything
But he took too much liberties during some possessions
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Very similar to the Indiana - Boston game. The wrong team wins it in overtime
B-Rex bandwagon begins
This stings
That was a winnable game…I’m trying not to think of that early lead since it doesn’t even seem relevant now
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Horrible loss
We had a lot of chances to win the thing. We just don’t do enough things right.
Bad week overall for Dallas sports fans, the Cowboys blew it against the Steelers when they were in with a nice chance.
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/55892/20081209/mavs_to_be_without_howard_indefinitely/
I have witnessed time and time again.
It was a great game, though
We didn’t have our full squad, a lot of young players blew assignments, JET made some uncharacteristic TOs and it’s only December – not March.
The Mavs are on the right track. I’d have liked to seen more of Antoine Wright.
Unfortunately
it was still a big game we needed to win: every game counts, and we were tied up with SA in the division.
We better rout Charlotte and OKC in response
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
It's hard to fall asleep after games like these
For me, at least
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
You didn't step out for your lunch, I noticed
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Same here
We’re the non-TNT game on Thursday
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Good game
Dirk should have drove at the end of the 1st OT instead of taking the 3. I had a problem with that.
Fire Todd Dodge. Seriously. 45 given up in the 1st quarter. Wow. But still we're better than Washington! Oh and, SUCK IT WESTERN KENTUCKY! 1-10 baby!
What about some alley-oop type of play?
Is that feasible? Dwight Howard did it against the Spurs last year
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk can't jump anymore
Even just two seasons ago he was throwing them down.
Unless you want to toss it to Bass…
Dirk couldn't even dunk in a routine layup
It needs to be someone athletic, like Green, as ptrck suggested, or yeah, Bass
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
I looked at the boxscore
Terry had 9 boards?! Also, Dirk went 0-6 from 3. He makes at least 2 it would have been a different ballgame. Oh well. I’ve calmed down now.
All right
See ya fellas. Sucks that we lost, but that was sorta fun. Going to see if I can find a stream to watch Texas-Villanova.
I still think JJB was trusted with the ball too much
I love him in attack mode, but maybe not so much in the ball handling/floor general mode. He did a lot of dribbling around
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
zk, this is for you
How was it watching this in person?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
It was probably so exciting
Maybe even with the loss…I’ve never watched a close, tense game like that live
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
son of bitch
spurs fans are the most annoying group of people alive…. i had to bottle alot of my emotions in so i accidentally wouldnt get in a damn fight… i freaking hate them!
great game.. obviously wish we could have won…. we just kept having to battle back… tied it late, had to come back in OT 1, couldnt hold our 1 lead in OT 2…. very disappointing…
never felt confident either… i just had a bad feeling from the 2nd quarter on… it was probably mainly just my defense mechanism to prepare for the worst…
crowd was awesome late int he game and in to OT… it was a playoff atmosphere for sure…
f the spurs and its too damn cold here
probably goin on thursday as well… just depends… the guy i know who gets me on tv had to make an emergency trip to thehospital with his wife prior to the game tonight… not srue what the deal was but i hope everything is ok… and if everything is ok ill be there on thursday and i will have some postgame pics with dirk for all to enjoy… will explain later…
How do you get hooked up with these tickets?
Thanks for your recap, by the way…were there a lot of Spurs fans who made the trip?
"We know we're right there, but 'right there' in this league doesn't get you anywhere." -- Dirk Nowitzki
yes there were plenty of spurs fans
too many… very annoying…
as for the tickets… lets see…
opening night vs houston – guy i worked with knew one of the jan king girls who mopped the floor
clippers game – guy i wokr with knows one of the community relations guys for the mavs
sunsgame – know a mavs dancer who got me tics
tonight – friends inlaws
thursday – the guy who works for the mavs tv broadcast that gets me on tv sometime
just gettin lucky….
marie do yoiu have an AIM name…. alot easier to talk mavs on there sometimes… if so mine is zkmavz
I think we might be getting some more tix
after New Years — I’ll let ya know.
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Dec 10, 2008 8:46 AM CST up reply actions
Gah, nothing going right, the Blazers screw it in the final seconds
Only Sactown beats the Lakers ;-)
B-Rex bandwagon begins

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