Even though the Mavs are leading, New York is having its way with Dallas due to Dampier being out. They need to find a way to pound on the boards and get soem defenisive presence. **Update** Dallas has found itself and now has a 3 point lead over the visiting Knicks, the only problems we have in the paint are Mohammed and Sweetney being good defenders(HURRY BACK DAMPIER, FIN, and JT). We should try to keep them in foul trouble, also try to contain Jamal Crawford if you have to put Daniels on him. Leaders: Points: Crawford(NYK) with 17 Rebounds: Howard(DAL) with 8 Assists: Marbury (NYK) with 8 Dallas leads 50-47
Great game for Josh Howard, 22pts, 13reb, 2st, 2bl and great defense. And Stackhouse is really becoming a solid contributer in Finley's absence. I thought Devin Harris was very solid even if his shot wasn't falling, 35 minutes and no turnovers, that's back to back 0 turnover games. So the bright side of all these injuries is that all these new guys are becoming comfortable with the system. Yes, it will be a tough stretch if Dampier misses many games, but the playing time these other guys are getting now will pay off in June.
