Surprise! I don't think Devin Harris could get a foul call if his middle name was Wade. Terrible officiating on both ends of the court, especially down the stretch.
Dirk blew this game by himself. Missed 2 free throws. Missed the potential game winning shot and let Nash go off. Where was Diop though?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Mar 14 2007, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Surprise! I don't think Devin Harris could get a foul call if his middle name was Wade. Terrible officiating on both ends of the court, especially down the stretch.</div>Bad officiating for both, those 2 fouls on Amare which were a flop and one that he was moving sideways and not into the player.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nitro1118 @ Mar 14 2007, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Eh, somewhat, but he hit a lot of tough shots in the 4th.To anyone who tried to prove me wrong when I said Mavs can't stop Amare....what do ya'll gotta say now?</div>And What did I say about how Diaw and Marion couldnt gaurd Dirk and Howard?Also, Amare gave up 11 offensive rebounds to Dampier in this game. I give credit to the Suns for winning the game, but Dallas shot horribly on the FT in the last 4th quarter where Dirk shoots 2-4 and Howard shoots 1-2 on the line. If we make those shots, the Mavs win in regulation.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ASUFan22 @ Mar 14 2007, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Bad officiating for both, those 2 fouls on Amare which were a flop and one that he was moving sideways and not into the player.</div>I didn't deny that, but Barbosa got a shitload of calls that he shouldn't have, Dirk didn't get much of anything (Bell (edit: or Marion or whomever the hell it was) grabbed his jersey on the last play, too), Nash wasn't set before JET went up on that one play, pushing fouls were never called on the rebounds, the list goes on. We got a couple calls, but not nearly as many.
This game freaking ruined my night. The mavs are chokers no matter if they like it or not. Dirk is not a dependable guy in close games.
Fun times, disappointing loss though. That was some horrible execution in the last minute of the 4th quarter by the Mavs. Gave Suns 5 freebies with some stupid fouls, then proceeded to miss fts. One play that pissed me off and is a recurring trend is Mavs giving up layups when they hold the lead in the final minute, thinking they can turn this into a free throw shooting contest. That layup they gave Nash with like 28-30 seconds to go killed us.Exciting game nonetheless, similar to last year's opener.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Dirk blew this game by himself. Missed 2 free throws. Missed the potential game winning shot and let Nash go off. Where was Diop though?</div>How did Dirk let Nash go off? You expect Dirk to stick with Nash on the switch? If anything, Avery should have went with Buck to start the game. Then put Howard or Buck on Nash. I bet it would have turned our 1st quarter into something a lot better. Nash needs a bigger guard on him. Plus, Howard should get some blame as well. Missed a free throw then fouled Nash from the arc.
I don't know PJ, Marion really came up in the clutch on defense at the end and Amare was 16-19! 41 points.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ Mar 14 2007, 10:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>This game freaking ruined my night. The mavs are chokers no matter if they like it or not. Dirk is not a dependable guy in close games.</div>You're a moron. Dirk won that game in December against the Suns. He's human too, y'know.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Mar 14 2007, 11:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I didn't deny that, but Barbosa got a shitload of calls that he shouldn't have, Dirk didn't get much of anything (Bell (edit: or Marion or whomever the hell it was) grabbed his jersey on the last play, too), Nash wasn't set before JET went up on that one play, pushing fouls were never called on the rebounds, the list goes on. We got a couple calls, but not nearly as many.</div>It's cause Javie was the lead referee. Javie has a thing against us I think. We cant win games win he refs.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pjcolpitts? @ Mar 14 2007, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And What did I say about how Diaw and Marion couldnt gaurd Dirk and Howard?</div>After they put Marion on Dirk, Dirk was held in check the rest of the game. The only thing that REALLY concerned me defensively for the Suns was Stackhouse. They weren't even contesting his jumpshots....he won a scoring title for god sake!!But yeah, this was a mirror of the first game, and these teams play each other so evenly it isn't even funny. But it was clear how much they need Amare this year, and just how valuable he will be in the playoffs.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Mar 14 2007, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I didn't deny that, but Barbosa got a shitload of calls that he shouldn't have, Dirk didn't get much of anything (Bell (edit: or Marion or whomever the hell it was) grabbed his jersey on the last play, too), Nash wasn't set before JET went up on that one play, pushing fouls were never called on the rebounds, the list goes on. We got a couple calls, but not nearly as many.</div>Psh, Nash was set, maybe not to a Dallas fan looking for an explanation for this loss. I don't blame you, I'd be making excuses too.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>This game freaking ruined my night. The mavs are chokers no matter if they like it or not. Dirk is not a dependable guy in close games.</div>What a kneejerker. Regular season game mavsfan, go jump off a cliff why don't you.
That was by far the best Basketball game I have seen in years. I was begging for shots to go in, just for more OT. That was amazing, I was breathless. I am not a fan of either team, but I could not sit down on my couch, and I was yelling at the TV. The Basketball side of my brain was having a prolonged, very intense orgasm.I need a tape of this s***. Seriously, I wanna find it on some site, DL it, than burn it to a DVD so I can watch it again. Theres a problem though. I don't know how to burn DVD's of files, that I can later play on my DVD player.That s*** was crazy! :worthy:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Justice @ Mar 15 2007, 04:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>You're a moron. Dirk won that game in December against the Suns. He's human too, y'know.</div>And what happened in the finals last year? What happened against Phoenix 2 years ago? It all comes down to Dirk choking in close games. Dirk also was choking against Houston. He is not dependable in big games.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nitro1118 @ Mar 14 2007, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>After they put Marion on Dirk, Dirk was held in check the rest of the game. The only thing that REALLY concerned me defensively for the Suns was Stackhouse. They weren't even contesting his jumpshots....he won a scoring title for god sake!!But yeah, this was a mirror of the first game, and these teams play each other so evenly it isn't even funny. But it was clear how much they need Amare this year, and just how valuable he will be in the playoffs.</div>Yeah, players miss shots. Dallas shot a horrible percentage from the field and had a ton of turnovers that weren't forced by the Suns. I'd say that it was more on the Mavs than it was on the Sun defense. Yes Nash had a few great defensive plays that changed the game, but lets be honest, he didnt hold Terry in check or anything. Dallas makes Diaw useless, Amare cant blockout at all and Marion cant guard both Dirk and Howard. Bell cant gaurd both Harris and Terry. Also, this is a regular season game. I'm not taking anything from the Suns win, but lets not give them the championship yet.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mavsfan1000 @ Mar 14 2007, 09:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And what happened in the finals last year? What happened against Phoenix 2 years ago? It all comes down to Dirk choking in close games. Dirk also was choking against Houston. He is not dependable in big games.</div>Don't worry. He did make some big shots today and did have a great playoffs for the most part last year. I wouldn't worry about him in the playoffs this year.
