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**croco** · 04-27-2009, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by xray

2003 vs. Portland - Mavs up 3-1
2006 vs. San Antonio - Mavs up 3-1

They both went 7.

That Portland series was also 3-0 at one point though

**Ninjatune** · 04-27-2009, 02:19 PM

Any thoughts on what the Spurs are going to bring to the table tomorrow night? I think that Saturday's loss was even more demoralizing for them than the game 3 loss. I'm not too sure what else they can throw at us, outside of having one of the best bench performances in playoff history.

**croco** · 04-28-2009, 03:30 AM

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You want the good news about being up 3-1? Or do you want the bad news about being up 3-1?

The good news: You’re up 3-1, dummy!

The bad news: When a lower seed takes a 3-1 lead in an NBA Round 1 series, it NEVER wins Game 5.

Never.

We pass this information on for entertainment purposes only (even though Baby might need new shoes):

The lower seed team has taken a 3-1 lead in the first round of the NBA Playoffs six times since the first round went to a best-of-seven format. The lower-seeded teams’ combined record in those Game 5’s in those six series?

It’s 0-6.
Now, there is more good news – once you push your way through the seemingly inevitable Game 5 loss. (And by the way: San Antonio, at home, back-against-the-wall and all that? A Spurs win on Tuesday makes some sense). That more good news is that the lower-seeded teams’ combined record in the overall series in those six circumstances is 4-2.
Meaning, if history holds, Dallas loses Game 5 but closes San Antonio out in Game 6 to win the series 4-2.

http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=1572

Looking at the Mavs season, I'd be surprised if we win this game even without knowing about that trend.

**Ninjatune** · 04-28-2009, 10:27 AM

Well, stats are definitely in the Spurs favor to win tonights game, and if this were the Mavs team from any of the last 5 years, I would guarantee a SA win. But I'm seeing something from this team that I have never seen before, and I think it starts with Carlisle and Kidd and has trickled down the entire team.... all the way down to a guy like Hollins.

Not quite sure what it is, but they have this look about them. I wouldn't be surprised if we walk back across that nasty river with a few days to rest up before round 2.

**Ninjatune** · 04-28-2009, 10:44 AM

Link: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/c..._farewell.html

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Buck Harvy
MySanAntonio.com
For old times, Bruce Bowen should bump into Josh Howard's wobbly ankle.
Bowen should do this, naturally, with arms spread, with the wide-eyed look of an innocent. Then he should bump into Dirk Nowitzki, J.J. Barea and anyone else who passes by.

Chances are he is joking...... but not really. Classy.

**croco** · 04-28-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjatune

Link: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/c..._farewell.html

Chances are he is joking...... but not really. Classy.

This is pretty lame.

Mavs Maniac · 04-28-2009, 06:47 PM

Yeh, and no 8th seed had ever beaten the #1 seed in the first round - there's another stat for you.

I think this is a close game, but Dirk gets the Mavs over the top with an impressive performance... hopefully.

Mavs Maniac · 04-28-2009, 06:47 PM

Anyone know where I can watch this game online?

Mavs Maniac · 04-28-2009, 07:12 PM

Impressive first quarter, an aggresive Dirk led us to 31-20. This is what I like to see, and would love them to keep it up for a solid 48 minutes - which seems to be a rarity for the Mavericks.

t1no · 04-28-2009, 07:44 PM

Come on... Let's play some D in the second half.

VeN · 04-28-2009, 09:48 PM

what you guys think about denver? i kinda like the matchup

southeasy · 04-28-2009, 11:50 PM

Denver vs. Dallas, aka my two favourite teams in the Western Playoffs... tough. going to be a very exciting series as from the get go i chose both teams to advance, when others were favouring the Losers.

btw for old times sake... MVP of the Mavericks 1st Round Advancement, Josh Howard.

played another superb all-around game tonight.

**Ninjatune** · 04-29-2009, 12:33 AM

Whew.... forgot what it felt like to win a playoff series. 2006 was sooooooo long ago.

Denver will be a different animal. They are athletic and Billups is playing some great ball.... they did sweep the regular season series, but all 4 games were pretty tight. Should be a great series. Until then... I'm just gonna enjoy this victory. It's been a while.

knicksfan89 · 04-29-2009, 07:39 AM

and also this is jason kidd's first series win as a maverick, I bet he is enjoying it as much as I am!

**croco** · 04-29-2009, 08:57 AM

At some point during this season I couldn't imagine this team would beat anyone in the playoffs. It's been such a rollercoaster ride since, we had a lot of momentum going into this series, however there was still inconsistency and we have been disappointed so many times before that it was hard for me to think we will definitely come out on top.

Easily the fest feeling I have had about the Mavs in a long time.

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