Mavericks_Fan

Just wanted to get the thread going. Will have articles and whatnot coming up today and/or tomorrow.

I think at this point it would be pretty hard for someone to credibly say the Mavs haven't proved themselves to be mentally resilient. I have no doubt in my mind that this is the last game of the series. I would be absolutely stunned to see anything other than a Mavs win.

Some things I'd like to see:

(1) Keep attacking the basket. It's how we got where we are, why go away from it?
(2) Devin will be back to hitting those layups that rattled out for him last night.
(3) Cut down on the lazy passes. Those are just begging to be picked off.
(4) Continue to pound the offensive glass as the Spurs stay small in an effort to keep up with our speed and athleticism.

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edwardcyh

PLEASE! NO WHINES ABOUT REFS IN THE THREAD.

Let's keep our focus on the teams.... PLEASE!

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Gambino

These two are the biggest especially three. They will sit today and watch tape on that I bet. Also, the zone worked greatly for the Mavs. See if they run that a bit more and let Duncan take those 12-18 foot jumpers.

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Ninjatune

I was extatic to see TD taking those 15 ft jumpers. Let hm have those all day long. He is far less effective out there than he in on the low block.

As much as last nights game stung, I am extremeley confident for tommorrows game. You have to know that somewhere inside SA is asking themselves what in the world they have to do to get a comfortable win. Their big three have shown up the last few games and they've even recieved some bench production, yet when the end of the 4th rolls around, it's a deadlocked game.

Devin has to continue to slash. Those layups will fall. I really wish Dirk would continue his dominace throughout the 4th quarter. It seemed he was taking over in the first 3 quarters and then he deffered to Stack and Jet in the 4th.

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xray

Great points thus far.

It was interesting that Keith Van Hack was unable to draw Duncan out of the lane, instead TD just pointed for someone to go get him. I hate KVH, but the slashers must penetrate with results. Easier accomplished with TD on the perimeter (or bench with fouls).

I agree with everyone's input thus far: less Stack, more Josh; offensive tempo into the 100s; fast break points; points off turnovers, all the basics.

No more heart attacks.

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The Future7

OMG, KVH played, leave him out Please Avery. We have been winning without him.
Here's a little theory.
Everytime The Future7 watched the Mavs play so far in the playoffs, they were 6-1.
Everytime he didnt watch a game, they were 1-1
I think the Mavs need me to watch the next game. I hope all the Mavs fans that live in Texas and visit these forums go to the game. I would go but im a New Yorker.

edwardcyh

KVH = 6 PF from a big guy.

Mbenga = 6 PF from a big guy.

I would actually totally use these guys to deliver messages.

Let KVH accumulate his 4 PF in 3 minutes, except this time add some Flagrant 1's in there. Let him get ejected from the game, and there is not much loss.

Do that with Mbenga as well, and spurs should get the message.

While we are at it, KVH and Mbenga should sandwish Gino HARD.... That way he CAN'T FLOP!

Gino reminds me so much of Raja Bell with those flops.....

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VeN

omfg thank you, thats exactly what ive been saying. Watch our passes, they are so lazy and slow. I wonder why they havent been picked off more than they have. Dirk and JET are BIG offenders of this. Last night we went away from attacking the basket when Stack came in the game. It seemed as though we stopped attacking because they werent falling. And I dunno why everyone is talking a game 7. Lol did they not see SA give up a TEN point lead and BARELY win in the 4th? Wow... And if Stack doesnt drive to the hole tomorrow or pass, give him two fadeaway attempts and if he misses, sit him. Im dead serious because when hes missing those turnovers usually = points for the other team. And Im SICK of watching him shoot us out of games. One last thing, if the refs dont allow us to play Duncan yet again, then its gonna be a long night.

t1no

I think it's time for JHo to step up and not get in foul trouble, he is really hurting us.

xray

I posted this on the other thread - we will miss Terry's ability to stretch the defense. SA will be able to pack it in a little more without the threat of Terry's long distance shot.

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Mavericks_Fan

To let everyone know....I will be out watching the game tomorrow so won't be around to talk in the game thread.

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Mavericks_Fan

Yes, JET is a great shooter that we will miss. They may not have Jason's shooting ability, but teams still have to respect Josh's and Stack's shooting ability. They're not going to leave those guys open. Plus add in Dirk and that still leaves plenty of guys with perimeter ability to open up room for the slashers. Hopefully we also get to see some of Marquis' great mid range game.

If Pop starts with a bigger lineup due to Josh being out and still keeps Bowen on Dirk then that means either Duncan or Horry/Nazr/Rasho has to guard Josh. None of those guys can keep up with him. We already know Parker can't stop Devin. We'll still have mismatches to exploit.

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