Wednesday Roundup
First off, the big news: the NBA has made official what is already common knowledge in most Mavs fans' minds, which is our Jason Eugene Terry is this year's Sixth Man of the Year winner.
Terry said recently that this had been an enlightening season for him in many respects as he learned the subtleties of coming off the bench and providing an offensive spark.
"Coach Carlisle, what he's set up and how he caters to me when I come off the bench in terms of getting me involved right away, that's big," Terry said late in the season. "And Jason Kidd's alertness, obviously, being able to find me. It's a team award, for sure."
Congratulations, JET!
Eddie Sefko notes that Dirk has been struggling under San Antonio's stifling defense. Is there anything that can be done?
"Not really," Nowitzki said. "That's their game plan. Maybe catch the ball a little more on the move. They're not giving me any room."
"We deal with this all year," [Carlisle] said. "There are teams that double-team Dirk at the 3-point line. When that happens, the onus is on everybody else to hit shots. I don't need to go into a long dissertation about it because our guys know where things are."
David Moore writes about how Jason Kidd's decision to stay with the New Jersey Nets has elevated Tony Parker's game. You're helping out the wrong team, Kidd!
Tim Cowlishaw ponders the mystery that is the Mavs-Spurs series:
Just when the Mavericks were starting to get some local love after that Game 1 win on San Antonio's home floor, here comes another 20-points plus defeat.
That's why we don't know what to think.
Are the Spurs an older team that may struggle to get through this series?
Absolutely. Popovich already doesn't like the fact that Saturday's game at 3 p.m. means less than 48 hours rest for Duncan and his veterans.
Does that make Dallas the absolute favorite to play the Hornets-Nuggets winner in Round 2?
As we saw Monday night, the answer to that question is a resounding no.
From Mike Fisher's donuts:
I stand by what I've written about Antoine Wright being rendered a non-factor in this series. Therefore, you know who should start at the 2 on Thursday?
Jason Terry.
Let's get him rolling early. Let's put him on the floor when Bowen isn't on the floor. Let's shake things up a bit. Let's allow Jet to get the home crowd involved from the start.
I'm inclined to agree with him on this one.
In other news around the league, the Rockets' Dikembe Mutumbo has proclaimed that for him, "basketball is over" after sustaining a knee injury during last night's game against the Blazers.
Ricky Rubio will enter the NBA draft.
And in another formality, the Bulls' Derrick Rose has been named Rookie of the Year.
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Hope it meets everyone's standards :)
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
by Marie on Apr 22, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Every time Tim Duncan whines, an angel gets its wings.
by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 22, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great job
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2009 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: In case somebody is interested, sales for EuroBasket 2009 (in Poland, in September) tickets have begun
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/4/22/848457/ticket-sales-for-eurobasket-2009
It’s pretty cheap especially for the preliminary rounds (15 to 30 Euro for two games on a day), of course only if you happen to be in the region. Not sure Dirk will play for Germany though. But quite a lot of NBA players will be present.
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
by Norsktroll on Apr 22, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I might give Barea the nod over Terry
But I was kind of surprised Wright was still starting in Game 2. What does he contribute exactly? He’s a defensive stopper who’s too slow to defend Parker, and shoots poorly enough to be a liability on offense in that he makes it easier for SA to double team Dirk.
I love Wright, don’t get me wrong, this just isn’t his series.
Every time Tim Duncan whines, an angel gets its wings.
by MeanMr.Mustard on Apr 22, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I would be surprised if Wright starts over Barea. Once Parker lights up Wright, he’s on fire and if you put someone else on him, it’s a little too late and you just have to hope Parker misses. Start Barea on him right away, don’t let him control game. Terry’s been the guy off the bench almost all year, why start him now? Remember Devean George starting game 1 against Golden State in 07? How that turn out.
S-St. Louis, R-Rams, D-Dallas, M-Mavericks, A-Arizona, D-Diamondbacks.
by srdmad on Apr 22, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another +1
Wright, like Fish puts it, has absolutely no role in this series. At least not a substantial one. I’ll either have JJ (who can bug Parker right from tipoff) or JET (since the SA bench is not that strong to need some countering anyway).
And some Singleton and/or Hollins please.
by ptrck on Apr 22, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
always more Singleton
as much as I think Bass can frustrate Duncan and the Spurs (he absolutely owns Duncan), I want more Singleton. Very good defense, active, good rebounder and can finish at the hoop.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you didn't say that after Game 1 did you?
things changed. Parker took control. It’s time to take that control back. Not sure Antoine’s the man, but if you’re going to set the tone defensively, you start Wright. Period. If you’re going to set the tone offensively, you don’t start Barea. You start Terry.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quote regarding Damp's comments
“We were all a little frustrated obviously with what happened in Game 2,” Dirk said. "But nobody’s trying to hurt anybody in this league. We’re all competitors but we’re all in this together.
“Nobody’s trying to hurt anybody and Damp certainly doesn’t have the reputation of being a dirty player. They got one, we don’t.”
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
by Marie on Apr 22, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha.
I think the 2 players Dirk hates in the NBA are David West and Bruce Bowen.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
The 2008-2009 Dallas Mavericks are the biggest teases in the world.
"We love Wash.....As a team, we want Wash as the head of that team." Hamilton
by sprite on Apr 22, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Singleton
I think Damp’s statement will fall on the shoulders of Singleton. I think he’s the man that fouls Parker hard. We’ll see though…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2009 11:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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