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**croco** · 04-17-2009, 03:10 PM

San Antonio Spurs (3) [54-28] vs. Dallas Mavericks (6) [50-32]

Schedule

Game 1: @ San Antonio (Saturday April 18, 8:00 pm ET, ESPN)
Game 2: @ San Antonio (Monday April 20, 9:30 pm ET, TNT)
Game 3: @ Dallas (Thursday April 23, 8:30 pm ET, NBATV)
Game 4: @ Dallas (Saturday April 25, 6:00 pm ET, TNT)
Game 5*: @ San Antonio (Tuesday April 28, TBD)
Game 6*: @ Dallas (Friday May 1, TBD)
Game 7*: @ San Antonio (Sunday May 3, TBD)

More information at

www.nba.com
www.mavsmoneyball.com
www.dallasbasketball.com

**croco** · 04-18-2009, 07:36 PM

We were down by 13 in the second quarter, Dirk just picked up his third foul and that was the turning point. Bass and Barea came into the game, providing energy, especially Barea. Not only did he make shots, he also drew two offensive fouls on Parker in the second half which took their offense completely out of rhythm.

Great win, it's been quite some time since we won a playoff game on the road.

t1no · 04-18-2009, 07:42 PM

Barea did a great job defensively against Parker in the second half and Dampier did a fabulous job on Duncan late in the fourth quarter.

VeN · 04-18-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by croco

We were down by 13 in the second quarter, Dirk just picked up his third foul and that was the turning point. Bass and Barea came into the game, providing energy, especially Barea. Not only did he make shots, he also drew two offensive fouls on Parker in the second half which took their offense completely out of rhythm.

Great win, it's been quite some time since we won a playoff game on the road.

too long

Dean the Master · 04-18-2009, 10:19 PM

The Mavs just got pass Spurs in the first game. I am picking the Mavs for this round.

VeN · 04-18-2009, 11:18 PM

jinx =/

**croco** · 04-19-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VeN

jinx =/

He is a Rockets fan. How good can his jinx possibly be ?

**croco** · 04-20-2009, 05:57 AM

Game 2 tonight

**Ninjatune** · 04-20-2009, 09:27 AM

Can't wait to see what the Spurs are gonna respond with. They are going to have to switch up some defenders on Josh, Dirk and JJ. Reading some Spurs blogs out there and they are none too happy with the way Pop is coaching. Hard to imagine being bad at a guy that has brought so many championships, but they are calling for his bearded little head.

Oh the joy of not having Avery around.......

**croco** · 04-20-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjatune

Can't wait to see what the Spurs are gonna respond with. They are going to have to switch up some defenders on Josh, Dirk and JJ. Reading some Spurs blogs out there and they are none too happy with the way Pop is coaching. Hard to imagine being bad at a guy that has brought so many championships, but they are calling for his bearded little head.

Oh the joy of not having Avery around.......

I'm glad the two biggest Dallas blogs besides the DMN (dallasbasketball and mavsmoneyball) are usually reasonable and enjoyable.

It's kind of bad to question Popovich, he should have earned the benefit of doubt as far as coaching and making the right adjustments. I mean this series is far from over.

**croco** · 04-20-2009, 10:44 AM

Btw, I'm still laughing about this segment, good stuff:

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DONUT 6: Having said that. … if Josh Howard is going to be a threat to score 25, who is supposed to guard Dirk?

It’s be nice for SA if Bowen could check Dirk.

They could really use Bowen on Josh.

In that previous meeting they needed Bowen on JJB.

On Saturday they used Bowen on Jet.

How many Bowens do they have? Unless they have four of them – and remember, this is a guy who was fading from the team’s rotation plans earlier this year – they don’t seem to have enough.

Now, can you count on 25 from Josh?

http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=1538