Game Two: Mavs at Hornets Open Thread
by Wes Cox
on Apr 22, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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How It Stands:
New Orleans Leads 1-0
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Ugh
Call me a masochist, but I’m both planning on watching this game, and finishing my paper.
Anyone want to proofread a 25+ page paper on terrorism finance regulation in the U.S. and India?
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM CDT
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That actually
does sound interesting, but I’ll pass.
www.mavsmoneyball.com
by Wes Cox on
Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM CDT
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It was interesting
About six weeks ago… Since then it’s mostly been a grind. I know more about Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act than I ever wanted to (although it probably is the least objectionable part of the Patriot Act by far).
I’m hoping that a win tonight can provide me some motivation to wrap up my conclusions and fix my bluebooking. I hate citations. There’s a reason that I didn’t want to be on a law journal.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 5:27 PM CDT
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Antonie Wright active
there is no absolutely no justification whatsoever for JuHo to get a single second of playing time.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 5:40 PM CDT
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Somebody other than Dirk has to step up...
Whether it’s Howard, Terry, Stackhouse, or Kidd… Somebody has to step up and keep the Hornets honest on the defensive end… If nobody is hitting shots, they’ll just start swarming Dirk like they did in the second half Saturday and we’ll have no chance…
Oh, and it’d be nice to see Dampier, Bass, or Stackhouse put Paul or West on their back the first time they get to the rim… Take a hard foul, for God’s sake. Nobody else in the league seems to mind doing so this time of year…
by N41D on
Apr 22, 2008 5:45 PM CDT
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Chuck
calls a monster game for JHo. Please god, let that be so.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 6:03 PM CDT
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Dunleavy
Showing exactly why he’s no longer coaching-
Howard shooting 18 foot jumpers when there is a lane to drive is NOT “being aggressive.”
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 6:15 PM CDT
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Memo to Avery Johnson
The trap is not working. You have tried it. Repeatedly. It has not worked, not one single time.
EVERY FUCKING TIME YOU TRY IT DAVID WEST HAS AN OPEN SHOT. IT HAS NOT CREATED A SINGLE TURN OVER. STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT.
You know what the definition of insanity is? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 6:27 PM CDT
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Paul has like 7 assists already...
It’s time to come out of the trap, Avery… He’s clueless…
by N41D on
Apr 22, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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I think its now fair to say
that we should start planning ahead for the off-season…
Still the jumpers… still cant stop the pick and roll, still cant get anyone else to step up and defend
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:31 PM CDT
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+1
Back away from the ledge!
by DitchThePlaybook on
Apr 22, 2008 6:32 PM CDT
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1st quarter
and they get 39 points…
Let me repeat that… 39 points. All this talk about how we were supposed to come out and respond to Paul and thats what we give them.
I know I’m on the ledge, but I cant help but feel a sense of a loss of hope not only within myself with this team, but MY TEAM as well.
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:36 PM CDT
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This NO team
has the same chip on their shoulder that GS did last year… it it looks like we know they do and are intimidated by it
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:32 PM CDT
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Second CP3 asst at the rim
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 6:33 PM CDT
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Oh my God
They couldn’t stop that last second shot by Paul!
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:34 PM CDT
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Holy S...
Everyone was walking around…what the F…lazy lazy lazy lazy
by smt83 on
Apr 22, 2008 6:34 PM CDT
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NO hit their last three 3 pt'rs
Their shots are fallin’ now. It should even out a lil’
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 6:35 PM CDT
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Is it just me
Or does it seem like the team isn’t as fired up as they should be? They can’t let the crowd get to them…look what happened to Washington last night.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:36 PM CDT
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I was just saying the same thing...
They are just going through the motions…there is no urgency…nothing…its just weird
by smt83 on
Apr 22, 2008 6:37 PM CDT
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You know what?
These last two games have absolutely convinced me of something that I was thinking all season- The people who say that Dirk is soft and that if only he had more leadership this team would be a winner have it completely backwards.
Dirk is the only thing that is dragging this team up toward respectability. He’s a superstar surrounded by an absolutely putrid supporting cast- and Josh Howard has been leading the charge of putridity this year. Replace Dirk with an “average” power forward (Say, Udonis Haslem or Emeka Okafor) and this team would struggle to win 30 games.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 6:36 PM CDT
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Relating to T-Mc ?
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 6:38 PM CDT
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not at all
dirk can make it out of the first round… T-mac cant
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:40 PM CDT
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yep
the only knock on dirk is is consistency in making those around him BETTER… he definitely performs at a superstar level and leads by example though, and cant be called for being soft after his comeback and level of play since then this year
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:39 PM CDT
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My momma always said
That you can’t polish a turd. He does make those around him better- but lately they haven’t been making anything of it.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 6:40 PM CDT
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haha
true… so do we trade josh then while he still has value and before he turns into finely?
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:42 PM CDT
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To be honest...
Yes. And you do it for nothing but draft picks to get some flexibility and restock all the pics we’ve given away.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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that kinda throws away
what dirk is doing for us now then… right? And the kidd trade is down the drain, cuz we are rebuilding, so we gotta move him on out then right?
I think trading josh for someone who can come in a do something for us RIGHT NOW, would be nice…
Also I think revisiting the JET for Maggette trade again would be nice…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:46 PM CDT
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Kidd's contract and J5
could get you anything you want. Just sayin’...
www.mavsmoneyball.com
by Wes Cox on
Apr 22, 2008 6:46 PM CDT
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I was against the Kidd trade
But I don’t really mind having him around, not if it’ll get Dirk easier shots.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:47 PM CDT
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Yeah but...
I’d argue his shots havent come any easier since then… all the trade did IMO is energize Dirk to a higher level…
But we still run the same offense we did before the kidd trade. Dont confuse Dirks play since the trade with that being because he is getting easier shots… Dirk just wants it more than he did pre-kidd trade
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:56 PM CDT
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That's a great point
Maybe Dirk was just looking for some kind of change, like I’m sure we all are right now. If the management makes some positive off season moves, maybe that will energize him even more.
So are you pro-Harris, then?
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 9:15 PM CDT
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I just hate seeing
a caliber player in Dirk playing for us right now and we not being able to capitalize on it while he is in his prime…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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Because
We’re doing, what, exactly, to capitalize on his level of play at the moment? Sure, we could continue to ride this scenario out for the next 5-6 years and get into the playoffs every year, only to lose in round 1. I’d rather blow it up next year, learn what w’ere doing the year after that, and start competing again in 2011.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 6:50 PM CDT
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Im starting to actually think like that...
but I also thought that when Manu hit the 3 in game 7 a few years ago also… I was screaming for a KG for Dirk trade….
Hopefully he proves me/us wrong again….
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT
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They also..
Need to get rid of some dead weight (ex: Juwan Howard, George, and Jones)
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:46 PM CDT
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Yeah
Agreed 100%. I find myself thinking, who else on this team can score? Terry OBVIOUSLY hasn’t been himself all season long, and Howard… well, we all know.
This is the first time I’m actually hoping Avery gets fired and we get a real coach.
by Carlo on
Apr 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT
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Can we please draw some fouls
Please? Pretty please? How about some vintage Josh?
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:40 PM CDT
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foul calls
9 vs 3 in favor of NO… mostly because they attack the rim… but stack did that and didnt get a call on a few of those, so I can see why he thinks “whats the point?”
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:47 PM CDT
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But it's too early to have that kind of mindset
They have to attack the whole game
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:48 PM CDT
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I just now noticed
That we have this weird lineup on the floor…where is the offense going to come from?
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:41 PM CDT
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Howard's bringing it!
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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Howard couldve blew the ball into the whole...
why the hell would he pass
by bbob on
Apr 22, 2008 6:44 PM CDT
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I thought it went off the rim?
Need to watch closer & type less
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
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Apr 22, 2008 6:46 PM CDT
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I love stack
but he looks old and rusty coming off the injury. I don’t think this is the time to be giving him a lot of burn.
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Apr 22, 2008 6:45 PM CDT
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it'd be nice though...
if the REAL stack could come out of this funk…
Thats the thing, we know what he is capable of… its just a matter of do we have the patience to let him work his way back into it…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:49 PM CDT
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Its amazing...
All that crazy Serb does is shoot 3’s…and we decide to let him hang around sitting wide open on the 3 point line
by smt83 on
Apr 22, 2008 6:50 PM CDT
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Except on that layup
Defense guys… DEFENSE!!!
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:51 PM CDT
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Holy crap
How could they turn that ball over?! It was a 3 on 1!
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:50 PM CDT
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The Mavericks are more willing
to give up contested layups than any other team in the playoffs…
It’s pathetic how afraid this team is to commit a hard foul…
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Apr 22, 2008 6:52 PM CDT
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Dirk got suspended for a hard foul
Maybe that’s why…? Though actually, the team as a whole has been hesitant to do that even before the AK incident.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:53 PM CDT
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I'd say Damp
does a decent job of throwing some hard fouls when he wants… I remember the 3 laker game we played in this year he was punishing Kobe when he game down the lane with hard fouls…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:54 PM CDT
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But every team has had suspensions for that reason...
At some point in this series, someone is going to have to send a message by giving up a hard foul.
Or we’ll be watching Paul shoot floaters in the paint and Tyson Chandler cram it down our throats for 4 games and we’ll be going home.
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Apr 22, 2008 6:56 PM CDT
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7-11 from the free throw line
At least we’re getting to the line, but we can’t miss these easy ones…I’m surprised Dirk has missed a couple already.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:55 PM CDT
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I don't understand...
Kidd goes for a lay up when he should pass…and passes when he should shoot…
by smt83 on
Apr 22, 2008 6:58 PM CDT
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confidence issues...
he has missed more layups this year it seems like…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:59 PM CDT
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dang
when NO spreads the floor like that… our age really shows in being able to chase down those shooters.
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 6:58 PM CDT
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F-ing Pargo
Don’t tell me he’ll be the X factor tonight.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 6:59 PM CDT
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Two Scores in a row...
...at the rim. Damp & Dirk !!
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 6:59 PM CDT
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The Ric Flair thing
Is getting annoying. What is the significance of that again? I know that used to be Baron Davis’ thing when he was in NO.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
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My favorite lineup
is on the floor…most athletic one we have..i think w/ Chandler having to guard Bass we could give him some more fouls
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Apr 22, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
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yeah but chandler then owns us
on the rebounds…
I like damp out there whenever he can be… Point being damp has only played 10 min, and chandler has 3 offensive rebounds… and thats with his team shooting 60% right now… so there is not a lot of defensive rebounds for the mavs to go after as it is…
Remember when we tried to go athletic against the Warriors last year vs when we won 67 with dampier at the starting center?
This line up is MORE exciting to watch, but not as effective.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:04 PM CDT
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Bass can blow by Chandler
Like he did as I wrote that out. And dirk can post up West. On D, Avery has Damp helping trap and hes too slow to get back and cover or get position for a rebound.
by bbob on
Apr 22, 2008 7:09 PM CDT
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Waiting for Bass
To have a game like he did against NO in the last game of the season
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 7:10 PM CDT
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Peja
Now I remember why I hate that guy. Flashbacks to damn Kings days..
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Apr 22, 2008 7:01 PM CDT
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West
is abusing Dirk right now… that guy is picking him apart all over the floor… with no FT’s
Dirk is living at the line right now.
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT
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Dirk
Trying to singlehandedly keep us in this thing
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT
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You don't like that matchup?!
www.mavsmoneyball.com
by Wes Cox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:06 PM CDT
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why he cant
finish at the rim just amazes me… he choses to shot a floater 5 feet before the rim
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT
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jones??
was that the hard foul we were looking for? A hug?
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:08 PM CDT
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Get Eddie Jones off the damn floor...
What does Avery honestly think Jones is going to do for this team?
by N41D on
Apr 22, 2008 7:09 PM CDT
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This sucks
Stack (and others) need to convert on these wide open looks!
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Apr 22, 2008 7:12 PM CDT
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Wow...
That was just ugly…I am going to do the Mavs a favor and not watch the 2nd half…we do better when I don’t watch…later
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Apr 22, 2008 7:12 PM CDT
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Glad we looked like a team...
That installed our offense overnight. Brutal first half
by Avery210 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:13 PM CDT
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We don't even look like a playoff team
Now we have to rely on Avery’s “adjustments,” if there are even any.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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On the bright side though
We play better from behind anyway… see the last phx game
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Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM CDT
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should be interesting
if barkley retracts his pregame statement like he had do continually in last years playoffs
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:16 PM CDT
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I don't know what to suggest on defense...
I’m scratching my head on what adjustments to make. On offense, it’s simple. You drive. Drive again. And then drive again. We’ve got to get to the line.
Looks like I picked a bad day not to drink…
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Apr 22, 2008 7:22 PM CDT
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They just need to try harder
seriously. That’s it.
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by Wes Cox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT
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offense
doesnt look that bad, except the consistent iso plays… but whatever.
Its the Defense where we see the lake of effort and need to try harder… and JONES is not the answer! please avery, get a 8 man rotation and stick to it! Even if you need an answer, george can at least move his legs… put him in!
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT
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not to drink...
or stop drinking?? Cuz its gonna be a LOOOOONNNNNGGGG night for mavs fans if we dont turn this around in the second half!
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:24 PM CDT
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Not to drink
Thought I’d be good tonight. Glad I made that choice. (heavy sarcasm)
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Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT
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Not just a long night
But the next few days will feel like forever as well…game 3 isn’t until Friday.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:30 PM CDT
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They just need to not play intimidated....
and stuff the lane, id rather us not trap CP and let them try and beat us on jumpers. Everything is too close to the rim for them.
by bbob on
Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM CDT
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Anything interesting being said by the TNT crew at the half?
I’m just curious. I’m watching Orlando/Toronto at the moment.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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mostly just about how
totally freakin awesome CP3 is…. and then a useless shaq comment that made me throw up in my mouth
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Apr 22, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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Did avery mean
that NO was going to score 10 points in the first 2 min? Cuz that’s about the rate we are allowing them to score in there it seems like right now…
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Apr 22, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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Nice tie Avery
Hope to see a better half o’ ballin’ now.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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kidd
still cant finish at the rim… missed layup number 18976 since being in his new mavs uniform
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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Waiting until the Magic game is at the half
Before I switch back. Please make some stops!
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Apr 22, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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Offensive gameplan from here on out
give ball to dirk
Dirk, when ball is received into your hands, never pass the ball again. Just do your thing.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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Mavs need to slow the pace of this game down
way down.
They only gots about 30 pts. to allow in the next 22 mins.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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What's this double technical on West?
That’s according to the Yahoo! live score.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 7:37 PM CDT
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see what happens when you go away from my game plan?
damp puts up a damn ugly shot
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Apr 22, 2008 7:38 PM CDT
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Just dont let George shoot!
and dont let Damp take hook shots… and don’t let a ball go in the 3 ft b/w Terry and Kidd for them to point at each other.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:38 PM CDT
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oh there you go
george responds with a three attempt… what happened to my game plan?
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Apr 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT
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This feels like game over
www.mavsmoneyball.com
by Wes Cox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT
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not even dirk
can pull us out of this one I am afraid…
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Apr 22, 2008 7:41 PM CDT
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The Big German
is going to start looking around like the Big Ticket if the team continues its downhill slide like this. Ah well, i miss the Mavs team where he wasn’t the only one with heart 100% of the time, not just when we are 20 up.
Have a good night folks, can’t watch any more of this one or i’ll be too bitter going into Friday.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:44 PM CDT
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Looks like NO
is goin’ for a 67% FG avg.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
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Apr 22, 2008 7:40 PM CDT
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This is so disheartening
I expected them to come out with some semblance of passion tonight. Looks like Dirk’s the only one who came to play.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:41 PM CDT
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Damn, Jones is -12 in 7 minutes. Talk about no impact.
"To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are." - Muhammad Ali
by DennardC on
Apr 22, 2008 7:41 PM CDT
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I'm not even confident in our chances at home
With the way this team is playing
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 7:43 PM CDT
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A Dime for Kidd !
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 7:43 PM CDT
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There is a lot of game left
I wish there weren’t
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by Wes Cox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:43 PM CDT
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2 posts on paul
and we get a foul? where was this at the beginning of the game?
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Apr 22, 2008 7:44 PM CDT
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No doubt 'bout it
The Hornies are Hot, Hot, Hot, Toninight
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 7:47 PM CDT
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why cant the rest of the team
play like bass and Dirk?
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 7:47 PM CDT
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+1
It’s really disheartening to see the rest of the team go through the motions, like this is game 29 of the regular season. What good is playoff experience if players don’t step-up? They should understand that it takes 48 minutes of effort and poise.
It’s now clear that team wasn’t going to “turn it up” in the playoffs and suddenly become a finely tuned machine on the road. I just don’t see the Mavs being able to win in NO, but I can see NO finally winning a game at the AAC. I hope I’m wrong, and Howard (what’s wrong with the guy (mentally)?! Is he upset with the Mavs for trading his friends (Marquis and Devin)? Does he just not care? Sure seems like it.) suddenly starts playing like a one-time All-Star. I’m with some of you who want to trade him—sure he’s our second leading scorer at 19.9 pts, but his rebounding numbers are horrible for a SF and his defense has always been overrated. ...and no this is not an overreaction – after last year’s debacle I was all for keeping the roster the same.
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Apr 22, 2008 9:37 PM CDT
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Josh
Perhaps he is not meant to be our second scoring option. Maybe his All-Star year was a fluke and he played out of his mind. His decline is hard to explain. Does Josh not like being the second banana? When Dirk was hurt, Josh averaged 30 something points, didn’t he (I could be remembering it wrong)? Does he want to be the man on this or some other team?
I’ve mentioned this elsewhere, but if Josh is acting up due to the fact his friends were traded, I’m going to lose some respect for him. I mean, what is this, a Francis/Mobley thing?
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT
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Close to technical time
Dirk and Co are about to lose it.
by Avery210 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:49 PM CDT
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I can't see the game on tv
but I see on NBA.com that Avery just pulled all the starters. Is it over?
by Carlo on
Apr 22, 2008 7:51 PM CDT
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No
Dik and Bass still want to play.
But there is a long way to go, to get back in it. A looong way.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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Ten boards for Bass
and at the FT line.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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Baby steps
Just keep chipping at that lead, guys!
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 7:53 PM CDT
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Mo' CP3 to Peja
for Three!!!
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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I like what I'm seeing from Bass
Unfortunately, it might be too little, too late
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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Yeah, Time to look for Plays 'n Playahs
Winning the game has seemed to disappear into the distance.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:05 PM CDT
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TNT switches to Magic/Raps
That almost makes the end of the game official.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:07 PM CDT
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The lead is back in the 'teens
I’m starting to have some hope…not being sarcastic here.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:08 PM CDT
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Shot clock violation
Could it be…some defense?
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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That's all I ask...
Keep driving and get to the line. Slow this game down. Get some stops and there’s a chance.
by Avery210 on
Apr 22, 2008 8:10 PM CDT
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And then he misses the first one...
Sigh
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Apr 22, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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He's missed three tonight
A bit uncharacteristic
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:12 PM CDT
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Im glad
tnt went to the other game… this is terrible.
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:13 PM CDT
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TNT's comin' back to the Big "D"
What’s the score?
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:13 PM CDT
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Woooooo!
I can’t wait for a home game so I don’t have to here that anymore.
www.mavsmoneyball.com
by Wes Cox on
Apr 22, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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Kidd needs to be more aggressive at home
Well, not just there…for the remainder of the series. And Josh still only has 10 points, 3-10 FG.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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So many frustrating games this season
But none come close to this one. I had in my head all day we were going to come out and make this 1-1. Amazing
by Avery210 on
Apr 22, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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I was conflicted all day
I wanted to remain realistic yet optimistic…it’s a tough balance. I was hoping they’d pull even as well, come out firing not just with their shots, but also their attitude. That obviously didn’t happen.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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wow
whats it gonna take to get this team out of this hole they are in?
Back to the orlando game now
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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at what point do we now put in herpes
make some hard fouls against paul, west and wells and get suspended?
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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Probably never
It always seems like Avery’s saving him for something, like he’s a secret weapon.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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haha
I am seriously laughing so hard right now because its probably true!!
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:29 PM CDT
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How' herpes?
hehe
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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Who
Excuse me :)
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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Juawn howard...
long story, Hopefully he will be gone in the time that it would take me to find the article that relates to his official title around here.
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:32 PM CDT
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It was either you or Wes who shared the "herpes" story with me
Or provided the explanation
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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Thanks
Maybe I’ll use next time he’s in P-Town :)
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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Portland?
yeah… hopefully he WONT be in a mavs uniform when you see him there next time…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:36 PM CDT
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Yeah, I'm a BEdger
Hangin’ ‘round the Play-Off threads til next year.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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Your team has great upside
Young, quick, and athletic. I love Aldridge. And it seems like Frye has found new life there.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:43 PM CDT
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Dirk is -27
Yet he and Bass are the only ones that showed up tonight. Maybe that’s unfair…JET had a decent game, but it was a quiet 16 points.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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They need to toss in film
Of the entire NO team smiling and laughing at them. If that doesn’t piss you off, nothing will and you might as well get swept.
by Avery210 on
Apr 22, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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I wonder if the
Mavs are as embarrassed as I am right now?
Seriously? Avery? Are you embarrassed by this performance? Josh?
I wish jake was there to ask these questions right now.
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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I'm going to have to defend myself tomorrow at work
Which is what I’ve been doing since after game 1. It’s getting harder and harder to stand up for these guys.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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Now I have to wonder...
With the way the TNT crew praised T-Mac last night for trying to carry his team even though he disappeared in the 4th…will Dirk get the same recognition or just criticism?
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:35 PM CDT
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NO WAY
he wont… Dirk wont simply because he is dirk, and dirk doesnt get that type of treatment unless he is winning… but every time he loses its all on him and no one else
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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Their talk last night pissed me off
I thought it was so unfair
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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Lovefest on Chris Paul
Starts in a few mins on TNT. Well, at least I’m used to hearing announcers rave about another team’s star by now.
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Apr 22, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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Honestly, Paul deserves it.
I haven’t seen too many Hornets games all year, just highlights.
He’s the real deal. I just wish he was either a Maverick or not in our division….
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Apr 22, 2008 9:16 PM CDT
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I agree, he does deserve it
Great guy on and off the court. I just hate him right now, though.
by Marie on
Apr 22, 2008 9:21 PM CDT
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yeah...
he will be fun to cheer for when this is all done… unlike davis was last year…
West is making it hard though for me to like that team…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT
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I think
he’s a dick on the court. I lost all all respect for him when he was mouthing “you can’t guard me” to a hall of fame point guard (true or not). I hate all that bravado bullshit. That’s one thing I love about our team—nobody acts like that.
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Apr 22, 2008 11:35 PM CDT
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Win your Home Games
That’s all the Horns have done. Have Fun with your play -offs ya Money Ballers. Hope ya have two more chances to win one on the road.
"Lenny Suckerpunch Never bet on me" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow
by Lizzy Lowblow on
Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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gut this team
fire avery and keep dirk, JJ, bass and wright, get rid of rest ! very disappointing to keep defending these guys !
by dgatorr on
Apr 22, 2008 8:45 PM CDT
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I'm so tired of this
Dirk is a warrior, but the rest of this team is completely… for lack of a better word-BAD. It’s a difficult thing to say because they don’t lack talent or a track record, but they’re playing like profanitying expletive.
Livin' in Heartbreak Central...
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Apr 22, 2008 9:39 PM CDT
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Fire Avery!
FireAvery.com needs your help! Head over the site and leave a comment on any post. The more comments the more the Mavericks front office can see how disappointed and angry their fan base is right now. The site does get read by people with the team, we just need more people being involved on it.
Does the site actually have anything to do with Cuban’s decision after the Mavs are one and done again? No, but it certainly can’t hurt either.
by FireAvery on
Apr 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT
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The Mavs only hope
Is for the first ever in-playoffs firing of a coach.
by BrodyV on
Apr 22, 2008 10:17 PM CDT
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oh a miracle
and inspirational comeback by Harris to the bench…
by Toddy on
Apr 22, 2008 10:19 PM CDT
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You mean....
Del or Devin? :)
by DitchThePlaybook on
Apr 22, 2008 10:23 PM CDT
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Maybe Cuban explodes
and signs Iverson and Josh Smith.
I still know how to spell Dirk, M-V-P
by srdmad on
Apr 22, 2008 10:32 PM CDT
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