NBA Finals: Dallas Ties Up Series On Dirk's Feverish Shoulders, Wins 86-83
by LJRotter on Jun 7, 2011 11:01 PM CDT
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The pre-game story of the night was the change to the starting lineup, with Jose Barea getting the start in place of DeShawn Stevenson. He only stayed on the court for the first six minutes before Jason Terry subbed in for him, but he did get one circus-style layup in before he sat down. Dirk Nowitzki started the quarter three for three and the Miami Heat started three for three as well- three turnovers on their first three possessions. They quickly recovered, however, and a series of offensive rebounds and subsequent second-chance points got them right back in the game.
Jason Kidd was busy making uncharacteristic turnovers, while Brian Cardinal (I know, right?) was seeing big minutes and setting big screens. Terry actually backed up his confident words with some vastly improved offense, including a big transition three after a Heat turnover. The only reason the game was tied after the first quarter, with the Heat shooting under 30%, was a series of calls that sent the Heat to the free throw line. Also a technical foul on Rick Carlisle didn't help matters.
The Heat went on a 7-0 run in under two minutes to start the second quarter, and after Barea missed his first two shots, Carlisle decided to take a time out. Stevenson came right in and hit a three to stop the bleeding. He would hit another few threes to bring the game back to within reach, and then a patented Euro Leanback from Dirk tied the game up again at 34. None of this would have been possible if not for the clamp-down defense of the Mavericks that they so desperately needed for this series. They literally turned it up to 11.
Another key difference in this game from the last was the offense of Tyson Chandler. He was fighting hard under the basket for offensive boards and not only getting the ball, but drawing the fouls as well. Miami would continue to hit tough shots, even when the Mavs covered them well, and as a result the score stayed close at halftime. They went into the locker room down 47-45.
We found out at halftime that Dirk, ever the contender, was playing with a fever of 101 or 102, and on the first play of the game he drove straight to the rim and drew a foul. He made both, of course. Barea was in to start the half, and he was able to get to the rim on consecutive plays, the first resulting in a trick shot and the second in a put-back from Chandler. Joining the fray was Shawn Marion, who was making his usual ugly-awesome shots. He even got a rebound off of his own miss and put it back to give the Mavs a two-point lead.
With two minutes left in the half, the Mavs were down one, but a ridiculous alley-oop pass to Dwyane Wade gave the Heat a three point lead and the momentum. The Mavericks had a few opportunities to close the gap, but all they could get was a free throw from Tyson Chandler. They went into the fourth quarter down by four points.
The start of the fourth quarter wasn't what Mavs fans wanted to see. After his 3-3 start, Dirk had gone 1-11, and his teammates were struggling as well. That is, until the Jason Terry of old woke up and started his clutch 4th quarter play. Apparently he took the big German's words to heart. And as for the big German? Well, despite feeling ill and shooting poorly from the field, he continued to drive and draw fouls. He scored six straight points for the Mavericks and kept the game within reach.
Then, all of a sudden, a switch flipped, and Dallas found their defense again. They forced 5 turnovers in the first half of the fourth quarter, and capitalized accordingly. The Heat started to miss shots, and then they went into the penalty with just over two minutes left in the game with the Mavericks up by two. A foul on Wade sent Dirk to the line, where he calmly sunk both free throws. On the other end, Stevenson fouled Bosh from behind, and his free throws gave Miami their first points in over five minutes.
With a minute to play, the game was stuck with the Mavericks up by two. Kidd fouled Wade hard to prevent a fastbreak dunk, and for once, Wade was un-clutch, missing his second free throw. With a five-second differential between the shot and game clocks, the Heat didn't need to foul. Dallas inbounded the ball and got it right to Dirk, who held it just long enough to make a driving layup with enough time on the board for the Heat to shoot a three for the tie. Rather than shoot a three, Wade waltzed right to the hoop to make it a one-point game.
The Mavs called a time out, and Kidd successfully inbounded the ball to Terry who was fouled. He made both to give the Mavs a three point lead again. The Heat were barely able to get the ball in, and Wade fumbled the pass from Miller. Miller then took a desperation three and missed badly, giving the Mavericks the win and tying the series up at 2-2. All while Dirk was sweating out a fever. What a game. What a team.
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great job jacoby
here’s my recap
dirk is going to keep me sleepless tonight.
goodnight, sweet prince. you were the greatest man any of us will ever know.
haha thanks...
I guess it’s better I wrote one then… moar words
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I need some sleep
but now wide awake in giddyness. WTG Mavs!!!
Chris Hamm , " your sig is too long!"
Greatest NBA series Ive seen in a while!
Congrats Mav fans, your team is SICK! (literally and figuratively!)
Amazing win, cant wait til Thursday!
"Let's put this negatizm behind us!" - Joe Maloof
Truely great series
Gone are the days of Lakers sweeping Eastern Conference chumps. Thanks for the support. Go Mavs!
When you're 15 dooown, in the 4th quarter, who you gonna call? NOWITZKI
by AntiguanTitan on Jun 7, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't call the Celtics "chumps".
The Lakers won last year but it went all the way to 7 and they actually trailed for most of that game.
And the Celtics definitely weren’t chumps in ’08, we know what happened in Game 6.
They did light up the Orlando Magic but hey, thats what up happens when the lead star was still kind’ve inexperienced in his first Finals appearance and SVG making bad plays.
great win
really, where Dirk and amazing happens…
Don't need another perfect line... Don't care if critics ever jump in line...
good stuff dirk
"Shaq finished his career 1-22 from 3-point range, which would have made him one of the better shooters on this year’s Laker playoff squad." - D4P
was that Dirk's "flu game?"
if so, not a bad entry. he got the 10 points the team needed to win in the end.
www.welcometoloudcity.com
If we win this championship
This flu game will be glorified and amplified as time goes on.
When you're 15 dooown, in the 4th quarter, who you gonna call? NOWITZKI
by AntiguanTitan on Jun 7, 2011 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
it shouldn't be though
He did play well, but not that great…TC was the big difference
I may not be able to defend...but i'm the baddest shooter ever
I don't disagree with you
But it will be. Book it!
When you're 15 dooown, in the 4th quarter, who you gonna call? NOWITZKI
by AntiguanTitan on Jun 7, 2011 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm ok with that.
After all the times that Dirk’s toughness has been questioned despite year after year of showing up in the playoffs, if anyone has a problem with the flu game getting extra buzz, they can suck his giant German brat.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
by Maximilian on Jun 7, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
great game
That was a big win for us.. Just couldn’t believe how sick Dirk was and inspite of that he makes 10 in the fourth. Man, he’s such a machine. We gotta take the next game, and take it all away now. Hopefully Dirk gets better and comes back strong for the next one.
Heat meltdown
Their 4th quarter sputtering continues. No one is giving Dallas suffocating defense any credit. I think Spoelstra is the cause. He talks about “possession” basketball. Miami is not running their offense. Good for us that their coach is limited.
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JT backed up his talk today, he outplayed Bron today.
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jun 7, 2011 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
This series is weird.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 7, 2011 11:24 PM CDT reply actions
in case no one seen this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH8faQTaDuI&feature=channel_video_title
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
Love the money as a kleenex at the end
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 7, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Good win Los Mavs....
Mavs played excellent D down the stretch, 2-2—tough games. I think I’ll have a few beers to help get over this one—look forward to the pressure cooker that game 5 will be.
Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi: "How dare that a**hole bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting."
"The women... The women prefer the traditional monsters."
--from the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Highs and Lows
Very entertaining series. Both teams really want this. Lot’s of story lines to follow. Good luck rest of the way…everybody will need it. Tip one for us.
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Good luck in return--yeah both teams going at it hard; points hard to come by.
As far as those story lines, I dont watch ESPN or listen to talk radio, not going to start now lol
Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi: "How dare that a**hole bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting."
"The women... The women prefer the traditional monsters."
--from the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Another Yoda?
Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi: "How dare that a**hole bring up Karloff? You think it takes talent to do Frankenstein? It's all makeup and grunting."
"The women... The women prefer the traditional monsters."
--from the movie Ed Wood
GET TO THE RIM HEAT! ATTACK THE PAINT!
ignore it.
looking forward to game 5, too.
goodnight, sweet prince. you were the greatest man any of us will ever know.
Reporter: "You coached a hell of a game."
Carlisle: “Who is this guy?”
Lol
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
Funny, that was Jason Whitlock right?
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Heat fans are complaining about the refs.
My opinion on game officiating is suspect
I know i’m a heat fan and i feel bad that my team lost but Com son < Even the commentator wants the Mavs to Win, , yeah i agree the Mavs won the game but with alot of help from the Ref , and i can see it , all the way from Toronto Canada , only Game that was called 90% good was game 1 of the finals after that , David stern made sure the ref knew whats up , Mav’s look like a bully , lets see if The heat can act that way now its at home ,but i still remember game 2 horrible officiating to
by Uchiha on Jun 7, 2011 9:21 PM PDT
Funny how they’re the ones that think the media is slanted against them.
[enter some witty remark here]
by fanoftheunderdogs on Jun 7, 2011 11:33 PM CDT reply actions
This Mavs fan is complaining about that Heat fans' grasp of the English language.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
by Maximilian on Jun 7, 2011 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Seems like an idiot
that uses officiating as an excuse for every loss.
I'm not even going to finish reading that crap.
Tell him/her to take an English 1301 course at their local community college first.
Super Bowl XLV Champions, the Green Bay Packers!
My friends who are "new" Heat fans are screaming LUTO! (cooked/home-cooked)
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot."
- Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jun 8, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
The leading cause of Cirrhosis in America:
The Dallas Mavericks defense for 3 1/2 quarters. :/
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 7, 2011 11:46 PM CDT reply actions
Amen to that.
Got home for 3rd quarter and killed 5 beers in a half.
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left
Did Wade blame basketball gods for something??
With all the circus shots he hits? Come one now.
When you're 15 dooown, in the 4th quarter, who you gonna call? NOWITZKI
I heard that too
hmm…
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 7, 2011 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup.
I call horseshit though.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 7, 2011 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you freaking kidding me Wade ?
He really lacks self awareness. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you Dwhine Wade.
48 minutes of intensity
The Dallas Mavericks Facebook page had just over 570,000 fans before the Finals started
It now has over 812,000, and that number is climbing RAPIDLY
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
I am gonna become a fan
but NOT because I am a bandwagoner!
When you're 15 dooown, in the 4th quarter, who you gonna call? NOWITZKI
by AntiguanTitan on Jun 7, 2011 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been a fan since I discovered it a couple years ago lol
but yeah I have to figure that there’s also trolls and people joining the page from other teams to support the Mavs.
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 7, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No, YOU'RE welcome.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 7, 2011 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
No, YOU'RE WELCOME.
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 7, 2011 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Good effort Mavs, welldone.
What I like most about the game was the officiating.It was not glaringly pro-Mavs like the last Game 1,2 & 3.Mavs.
Get the fuck out, Heat fan.
Lebrick travels on every possession.
Wade, while a beast, is a floppy one.
Your team employs Erick Dampier.
/discussion.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
by Maximilian on Jun 8, 2011 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
heh boom roasted
Champ, Champ Is it true your mother’s givin’ "the business" to Joel Anthony? Did she do the ol’ 23 Skiddoo on Bibby’s face? - Bob Loblaw - 6/3/2011
Your team gets their flops called practically every time
Why would you whine
here is the X- factor for the finals right here fellas!
bobby-C!
by go87 on Jun 7, 2011 11:54 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice job Mavericks
I am impressed, this was marvelous and after recording this in my journal, I hope we sustain this success. When Dirk gets assistance, this team is really really good!
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 7, 2011 11:55 PM CDT reply actions
LOS MABS!
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 7, 2011 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do those 2 always do a duet q and a after a game?
Wade and LeBron..Can’t hey answer questions individually?
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left
They're too insecure
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 7, 2011 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
In fairness
it’s just their understanding of what it means to be a “team”. AKA a contractually obligated co-representation in front of the media to defer and deflect any concerns over their individual selfishness…duh.
LOL
As the supposed King of Miami, tonight Lebron was less Tony Montana and more Hannah Montana.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 8, 2011 12:00 AM CDT reply actions 14 recs
I think Charlize Theron is a keeper
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
What about my gorgeous
Swiss friend?
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Good point
but I was referring to Chris Hamm’s choice for the 2nd Half game thread picture of a hot woman.
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 8, 2011 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I know
but I bring the goods more than buckets and everyone knows it!
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
O ye of little faith....
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh it's not a faith thing at all
I enjoy your collection very much.Thank you!
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left
it shows I'm not gay
but that’s enough of that lest I invoke the wrath of my dear friend L.J.
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
oh leave it alone
you are clearly homophobic, and got ALL up in arms when someone made a mildly racist joke, and the only reason you don’t make gay jokes is because I asked you not to, not because you give a shit. for all your religious righteousness, you’d think you would have more compassion for all “god’s” creatures, not just the straight ones.
Managing Editor of MavsMoneyball.com
Yes, yes she would.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 8, 2011 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Lebron's 8
er, make that 5 (minus the 3 from the flop / Carlisle tech)
the dallas defense has to close it like game 4 till the end!!
by go87 on Jun 8, 2011 12:03 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
seriously, you're bordering on stalker status now, guy.
goodnight, sweet prince. you were the greatest man any of us will ever know.
I wonder if he follows him on twitter...
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 8, 2011 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I dunno actually
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 8, 2011 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
and Gabe is a creep
don’t stalk my kids on the Internet
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
There is no empirical evidence
according to my eyeballs suggesting he had any impact on this game. Keep shooting for the stars though, you are droll if nothing else
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
He's had his moments
but if you think he impacted the Mavs’ chances of winning, I say put down the sticky icky Gabe. Chronic is illegal
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions
huh, don't know what you mean, sir. cardinal has been able to keep the mavs defense ready
also mahinmi was not able to be effective in the finals. so leave it to playoff experience. bobby-C.
Nice recap
Personally, I would have included references to Goonies and Voltron, but at least you got Spinal Tap in there. Congrats and thanks for all you do! Mavs fans deserve another 2 wins this year!
there's your ass-kissing post of the day
please stick around for always. kthx.
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Did you see Dirk vs Lebron 4th quarter stats thsi series??
44 – 9. WOW!
When you're 15 dooown, in the 4th quarter, who you gonna call? NOWITZKI
that can't be right
you mean 44 hours?
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 8, 2011 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions
close the season?
um, you have to win FOUR games in the NBA Finals, not three, nice try, we can close in Miami in Game 6 potentially but let’s worry about Game 5 first
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I think shaqfor3 tried to post this earlier
but it must have failed him.
But this is what I was doing after the game, I assure you.
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
LOL, courtesy of BlogABull
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 8, 2011 12:18 AM CDT reply actions 15 recs
green'd
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 8, 2011 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions
the most interesting German in the world!
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Also from Blog A Bull
Not 1, Not 2, Not 3, Not 4, not 5, Not 6, Not 7…….
8 points
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 8, 2011 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 12 recs
Yeah that's win.
and rec.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 8, 2011 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
:D
Don't play F A G! Do not play F A G! Don't- (BLAST F). OH MY GOD WHAT ARE YOU (BLAST A) DOING?! I SAID NOT TO (BLAST G)!
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jun 8, 2011 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
<333333
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 8, 2011 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Am I the only one that was impressed with the timely calling for the zone defense?
I started out with nothing and still have most of it left
I like how they save it towards the end...
so the Heat don’t really expect and can’t really gameplan against it during timeouts/half.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
It's definitely a coaches chess match
Carlisle = Gashimov
Spritle = Uncle Joe of Hooterville
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He and Paul Pierce
can go suck a lemon together
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions
No.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 8, 2011 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Emmit eh?
My Broncos shall rise again after this stupid lockout is over, perhaps in 2-3 years
Brad James
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With Coach Zorro on our side, we will slice opponents to ribbons. Tim Tebow gives me hope and I already have faith and charity in my heart! I see a propitious future rife with Lombardis for our Broncos!
by the new Bradfather on Jun 8, 2011 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice MILF on the right
Damn, is that Emmett’s woman?
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
after reviewing game 4 van gundy made too many shrewd comments about dallas..
look what happened. also much props to D- steve for his contribution!
damn it wouldve sucked if the refs called travel
on dirks layup at the end
Smart to go early in the shot clock...
caught all the Heat flatfooted.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Awesome win...
if we can just win game 5, I don’t see how Mavs don’t close it out with one on the road. This team is so damn determined.
Heat have to be deflated after losing despite getting good performances from 2 of the big 3 and the opposing best player (Dirk) playing less than 100%.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
The Universe should punish this cheater and his team accordingly. If it doesn't, then there is no point to anything.
Oh, me <3
by bruce182 on Jun 8, 2011 2:49 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Of course I don't like some of the officials' calls, BUT....
…I don’t think they have been totally unfair to Dallas. However, seeing something this blatant and the scrutiny of every play in such a tight series occurring on the level it has on the net and in the media, I can see why the Heat are not getting some of the legitimate foul calls they should. There isn’t one referee anywhere who wants to be embarrassed by calling a foul like this…kind of hood-winked.
I believe this helps our cause, because the ref’s are going to start thinking, “When in doubt, don’t call it.” That is completely ass-backwards for what Wade, Lebron and the rest of the team are used to. Their “Hollywood-ing” is certainly backfiring so far….and I’m Lovin It!
I miss 1989. I miss 1996. Please make me miss another season in 2008.
by Chaim Witz on Jun 8, 2011 3:04 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Same thing happened to the Lakers this post-season.
Their Hollywooding stopped getting them to the FT line as often.
[enter some witty remark here]
by fanoftheunderdogs on Jun 8, 2011 4:13 AM CDT up reply actions
he's working on his career after basketball.
Chris Hamm , " your sig is too long!"
by dubious on Jun 8, 2011 12:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
they said Heat's got better talents
I say, Mavs is the better team…
No matter how they try to spank the mavs hard, they just can not fold these Mavericks.
Game 5 should be interesting..and its our moment to lead the series.
HOPE is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of men.
I agree the Mavericks are the better team. But the difference between the 2 is very slight, meaning the Mavs have to play their best game to win.
Last night we saw that Dwayne Wade is the real star on that team. LeBron has a way of disappearing in big games. Wade is an amazing player at 6’3" playing above the rim, I can’t remember anyone else at that height with ups like that. That isn’t to say other people don’t have just as good a vertical leap, but this guy is an acrobat in the air, with enough size and strength to block shots from 7 footers.
Dallas length and superior inside size plus the vets all stepping up and making shots gives them the edge. But Miami has so much talent, they can overcome it unless Dallas is vigilant. Most teams learn how to close out opponents, but neither of these teams gives up. I’d like to see Dallas blow Miami out in one of these games, just to see them do it.
I thought the biggest difference in this game was that Dallas stayed close throughout the night. They did fall behind in the fourth, and managed to come back because Miami couldn’t buy a shot. Dallas missed quite a few as well. Lets see which one adapts better to the playoff pressure.
game 5 should be a blowout
Game 4 was the start of Heat meltdown.
HOPE is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of men.
by simpleton cxi on Jun 9, 2011 7:51 AM CDT up reply actions
No. Quiet please.
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot."
- Bill Russell
by Marjun Raposon on Jun 9, 2011 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Its closing time on Monday morning!
gonna watch it on abs-cbn..while at work!
HOPE is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of men.
by simpleton cxi on Jun 10, 2011 5:11 AM CDT up reply actions
YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH.
Apologies to anyone that already posted this...
…but Thor is an impostor. Dirk is the true God of Thunder
by Steve Estep on May 23, 2011 9:46 PM PDT
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jun 9, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
hey now, so you like a whore mouth, huh?!
dude, it was a prophetic mouth!
HOPE is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of men.
by simpleton cxi on Jun 10, 2011 5:07 AM CDT up reply actions
im always taking it easy
Im a real mavs fan. I always believe in them Mavs!
I dont believe in jinx. But i believe in Fate and Destiny.
HOPE is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of men.
by simpleton cxi on Jun 10, 2011 5:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Lebron's game 4 performance is his own selfish way to prove his point that,
he should be the team’s best star. Poor wade he found a great friend in him. But its good for the mavs. I can feel there is some kind of internal infighting within the Heat’s locker room now. Go mavs! win this series!
HOPE is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of men.
I found it hilarious this morning listening to Mike & Mike,
and Collin Cowheard. They keep saying the Heat dominated and Dallas stole the game. Are we watching the same games that are this close throughout the game? They also made excuses for Lebron and his bad game. They now say its due to him being exhausted. They keep saying you gotta give Dallas credit BUT. We all know everything before the but is not what they really mean. Its just amazing just how little respect this Mav team gets.
Chris Hamm , " your sig is too long!"
by dubious on Jun 8, 2011 11:56 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
How is lebron exhausted
he didnt do anything, he’s just Marion’s bitch this series
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
by T.Moore on Jun 8, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cowherd is so incredibly annoying...
He was blaming Lebron’s bad performance last night on his single mother upbringing and his “need to be loved by his teammates.” What a total tool. There are few things he seems to love more than shouting how big of a Heat bandwagoner he is.
A lot of sports announcers are clueless, so many of them have gotten on the Heat bandwagon that they’re having a hard time seeing anything else. All the games have been close so far, neither team has dominated the other. I say Dallas is the better team because they really are. When they play their offense the right way they are a thing of beauty. They’re defense is top-notch and it has to be, with Miami’s big three.
The people who know basketball and the guys in Vegas know that it’s anyone’s series and the edge goes to Dallas. They won a close game even with Dirk having an off-night. Assuming he gets over his flu, that’s a big edge. They go back to Miami up 3-2 and everyone will know.
Is it me
or is Skip slowly starting kissing lebron’s ass? Not worried about his scoring? really?
'Don't believe in you who believe in me and don't believe in me who believes in you, but believe in you who believe in yourself'
Fuck Skip Bayless.
Fuck the cHeat. They can fuck each other, for all I care.
Super Bowl XLV Champions, the Green Bay Packers!
Mavs have to brace themselves.
I have a feeling LeBron will be ultra aggressive in game 5. Dallas need to weather the storm. This also means fewer shots for Bosh and/or Wade.
"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot."
- Bill Russell
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