NBA: Spurs vs Mavericks -Western Conference Finals

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Hooray for the Mavericks! Maybe Dirk can make it for Game 6. Glad Finley stepped it up tonight - with Dirk out someone needed to.
 

isekii

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and people say Nets have no chance against the spurs..

Dallas whooped em while they're under powered.
 
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Ok let me ask - how is it a choke when San Antonio fails to score any real points in the 4th quarter, but it's a solid, San Antonio victory when the Mavs choke in the 4th? I can pull up the points scored by the Mavs in the 4th quarter of all 3 games they've lost if anyone wants to disprove me. It's sad when you guys can't even give credit where it's due
 

LeeTJ

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Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Ok let me ask - how is it a choke when San Antonio fails to score any real points in the 4th quarter, but it's a solid, San Antonio victory when the Mavs choke in the 4th? I can pull up the points scored by the Mavs in the 4th quarter of all 3 games they've lost if anyone wants to disprove me. It's sad when you guys can't even give credit where it's due

Because Dallas NEVER had a 19 point lead in any of those games.

Spurs have had major leads in almost every game, win or lose and even in the wins those leads started to shrink a lot before they managed to stave off the other team.

 

LeeTJ

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Originally posted by: Stojakapimp
Man...Dallas has got some balls...and now I wouldn't be surprised if Dirk came back next game. Horrible job on SA's part to take care of their advantage.

But all in all, I would find it pretty unlikely for Dallas to win 3 games in a row.

after game 1 someone could have said, i find it highly unlikely that the spurs win 3 in a row.

at this point, dallas only needs to win TWO in a row, that is more likely than them winning 3 in a row. :)
 

isekii

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I do hope spurs win the western conference tho.
Nets will whoop em in the finals.

Dallas as too many good outside shooters... they'll be a pain in the ass to guard
 

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Dirk said pregame he would be back if there is a game 6. He won't be full strength though, he is still hurt.

SA is making a habit of choking, but Dallas has shown to be a great comeback team. I give most of the credit to Dallas on this one.
 

LeeTJ

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Originally posted by: isekii
I do hope spurs win the western conference tho.
Nets will whoop em in the finals.

Dallas as too many good outside shooters... they'll be a pain in the ass to guard

it would be interesting to see nets match up with mavs tho.

 

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For all you Nets bandwagoners (not LeeTJ obviously he is a Nets fan thru and thru), NJ is not as good as the Spurs or Mavs. Sorry, but the Eastern conference is weaker. That doesn't mean they can't win the finals, just that I find it highly unlikely.

Of course, THATS why they play the games!

Originally posted by: isekii
I do hope spurs win the western conference tho.
Nets will whoop em in the finals.

Dallas as too many good outside shooters... they'll be a pain in the ass to guard

 

friedpie

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Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Ok let me ask - how is it a choke when San Antonio fails to score any real points in the 4th quarter, but it's a solid, San Antonio victory when the Mavs choke in the 4th? I can pull up the points scored by the Mavs in the 4th quarter of all 3 games they've lost if anyone wants to disprove me. It's sad when you guys can't even give credit where it's due

Home Court Advantage
Player Of The Year
3-1 series lead
Everyone's favorite to win
The other team's best player, and two of their centers, are out with injury giving SA a HUGE advantage inside.

What is your point? SA choked, plain and simple.
 

Banana

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The Mavs shouldn't play Nowitzki if he risks more damage. There's zilch chance that the Mavs will beat the Spurs 3 in a row, so Nowitzki's future is more important. If this knee thing becomes a chronic injury, then his value as a player is seriously compromised. Besides, it's fun to watch the underdog Mavs scratch and claw to a victory.

Originally posted by: LeeTJ


IF spurs manage to beat dallas and meets the mets in the finals they had better to a better job of holding the lead. . .
I predict the Mets will beat the Spurs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. :p



 

isekii

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Originally posted by: wyvrn
For all you Nets bandwagoners (not LeeTJ obviously he is a Nets fan thru and thru), NJ is not as good as the Spurs or Mavs. Sorry, but the Eastern conference is weaker. That doesn't mean they can't win the finals, just that I find it highly unlikely.

Of course, THATS why they play the games!

Originally posted by: isekii
I do hope spurs win the western conference tho.
Nets will whoop em in the finals.

Dallas as too many good outside shooters... they'll be a pain in the ass to guard

I've been rooting for them for a long ass time now.. I'm a bandwagoner ?
SA does look real strong .. blowing how many leads already during the playoffs..
and you do realize Nets are the underdogs.

AM I ROOTING FOR THE SPURS ?


 

LeeTJ

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Originally posted by: 1YellowPeril
The Mavs shouldn't play Nowitzki if he risks more damage. There's zilch chance that the Mavs will beat the Spurs 3 in a row, so Nowitzki's future is more important. If this knee thing becomes a chronic injury, then his value as a player is seriously compromised. Besides, it's fun to watch the underdog Mavs scratch and claw to a victory.

Originally posted by: LeeTJ


IF spurs manage to beat dallas and meets the mets in the finals they had better to a better job of holding the lead. . .
I predict the Mets will beat the Spurs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. :p

You missed the game didn't you.

The mavs don't have to win 3 in a row. they only have to win 2 in a row. That's what the coaches have to emphasis and that's HOW the players have to approach it.

It's only 2 games, 1 at a time.

 

wyvrn

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Ok sorry if you have. I didn't see you pimp for the Nets in the past.

Originally posted by: isekii
Originally posted by: wyvrn
For all you Nets bandwagoners (not LeeTJ obviously he is a Nets fan thru and thru), NJ is not as good as the Spurs or Mavs. Sorry, but the Eastern conference is weaker. That doesn't mean they can't win the finals, just that I find it highly unlikely.

Of course, THATS why they play the games!

Originally posted by: isekii
I do hope spurs win the western conference tho.
Nets will whoop em in the finals.

Dallas as too many good outside shooters... they'll be a pain in the ass to guard

I've been rooting for them for a long ass time now.. I'm a bandwagoner ?
SA does look real strong .. blowing how many leads already during the playoffs..
and you do realize Nets are the underdogs.

AM I ROOTING FOR THE SPURS ?

 

wyvrn

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Best part about post game is Nick Van Exel making Barkley eat his "gone fishing" prediction. Barkley is such a blowhard!
 

Banana

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Originally posted by: LeeTJ
The mavs don't have to win 3 in a row. they only have to win 2 in a row. That's what the coaches have to emphasis and that's HOW the players have to approach it.

It's only 2 games, 1 at a time.

I dunno. It's been a while since my statistics course. Do you take into account what has already happened to calculate the probability?

On another topic: Will the Spurs recover as they did in Game 2? Or will this have long term demoralizing effects?

 

LeeTJ

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Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Ok let me ask - how is it a choke when San Antonio fails to score any real points in the 4th quarter, but it's a solid, San Antonio victory when the Mavs choke in the 4th? I can pull up the points scored by the Mavs in the 4th quarter of all 3 games they've lost if anyone wants to disprove me. It's sad when you guys can't even give credit where it's due

Did you just see the graphic on TNT?? Spurs have been choking a LOT in this postseason. that's a lot of chokes for a team that has come this far.

i am rooting for them vs Mavs, cause i believe they will choke vs the NETS. :)

increasing the chances an underdog will win.
 

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Originally posted by: LeeTJ
Originally posted by: 1YellowPeril
The Mavs shouldn't play Nowitzki if he risks more damage. There's zilch chance that the Mavs will beat the Spurs 3 in a row, so Nowitzki's future is more important. If this knee thing becomes a chronic injury, then his value as a player is seriously compromised. Besides, it's fun to watch the underdog Mavs scratch and claw to a victory.

Originally posted by: LeeTJ


IF spurs manage to beat dallas and meets the mets in the finals they had better to a better job of holding the lead. . .
I predict the Mets will beat the Spurs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. :p

You missed the game didn't you.

The mavs don't have to win 3 in a row. they only have to win 2 in a row. That's what the coaches have to emphasis and that's HOW the players have to approach it.

It's only 2 games, 1 at a time.

What's 2+1? Oh, wait a sec. it's 3! That mean Dallas in total has to win 3 in a row.

i'm just kiddin' around. I know what you're meaning to say.

I think NJ would have a better chance vs San Antonio than they would vs Dallas.
 
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Originally posted by: friedpie
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Ok let me ask - how is it a choke when San Antonio fails to score any real points in the 4th quarter, but it's a solid, San Antonio victory when the Mavs choke in the 4th? I can pull up the points scored by the Mavs in the 4th quarter of all 3 games they've lost if anyone wants to disprove me. It's sad when you guys can't even give credit where it's due

Home Court Advantage
Player Of The Year
3-1 series lead
Everyone's favorite to win
The other team's best player, and two of their centers, are out with injury giving SA a HUGE advantage inside.

What is your point? SA choked, plain and simple.

What's yours? The Mavs played a hard fought game...San Antonio didn't play like they usually do, even with a 19 point lead. The Mavs haven't played their A game in a single game this series....it's only the Spurs fan that think the Mavs had no chance at winning. Whatever, it's like arguing with iisekii that the Nets are going to lose in the finals
rolleye.gif
 

isekii

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Originally posted by: jagr10
Originally posted by: LeeTJ
Originally posted by: 1YellowPeril
The Mavs shouldn't play Nowitzki if he risks more damage. There's zilch chance that the Mavs will beat the Spurs 3 in a row, so Nowitzki's future is more important. If this knee thing becomes a chronic injury, then his value as a player is seriously compromised. Besides, it's fun to watch the underdog Mavs scratch and claw to a victory.

Originally posted by: LeeTJ


IF spurs manage to beat dallas and meets the mets in the finals they had better to a better job of holding the lead. . .
I predict the Mets will beat the Spurs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. :p

You missed the game didn't you.

The mavs don't have to win 3 in a row. they only have to win 2 in a row. That's what the coaches have to emphasis and that's HOW the players have to approach it.

It's only 2 games, 1 at a time.

What's 2+1? Oh, wait a sec. it's 3! That mean Dallas in total has to win 3 in a row.

i'm just kiddin' around. I know what you're meaning to say.

I think NJ would have a better chance vs San Antonio than they would vs Dallas.

isn't the series 3-2 ?

Dallas has to win only 2 more games..


 

LeeTJ

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Originally posted by: 1YellowPeril
Originally posted by: LeeTJ
The mavs don't have to win 3 in a row. they only have to win 2 in a row. That's what the coaches have to emphasis and that's HOW the players have to approach it.

It's only 2 games, 1 at a time.

I dunno. It's been a while since my statistics course. Do you take into account what has already happened to calculate the probability?

On another topic: Will the Spurs recover as they did in Game 2? Or will this have long term demoralizing effects?

flip a coin 10 times, it lands on heads 10 times, on the next throw, what is the probability it will hit heads again??

it's still 50/50.

past means nothing. it only does in the minds of players, but dallas just has to tell themselves, 1) spurs won 3 in a row so they can too. 2) it's not 3 in a row, they only have to win their next game.

it is more likely that the spurs will come into dallas thinking, oh we can pass on this one and try and win at home.

that will be the death of the spurs.
 

isekii

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Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Originally posted by: friedpie
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Ok let me ask - how is it a choke when San Antonio fails to score any real points in the 4th quarter, but it's a solid, San Antonio victory when the Mavs choke in the 4th? I can pull up the points scored by the Mavs in the 4th quarter of all 3 games they've lost if anyone wants to disprove me. It's sad when you guys can't even give credit where it's due

Home Court Advantage
Player Of The Year
3-1 series lead
Everyone's favorite to win
The other team's best player, and two of their centers, are out with injury giving SA a HUGE advantage inside.

What is your point? SA choked, plain and simple.

What's yours? The Mavs played a hard fought game...San Antonio didn't play like they usually do, even with a 19 point lead. The Mavs haven't played their A game in a single game this series....it's only the Spurs fan that think the Mavs had no chance at winning. Whatever, it's like arguing with iisekii that the Nets are going to lose in the finals
rolleye.gif


Actually the spurs played the way they have been.. choking in the 4th quarter and blowing their leads. They only won against mavs because the Mavs couldn't score better in the 4th quarter
 

isekii

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Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Originally posted by: friedpie
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Ok let me ask - how is it a choke when San Antonio fails to score any real points in the 4th quarter, but it's a solid, San Antonio victory when the Mavs choke in the 4th? I can pull up the points scored by the Mavs in the 4th quarter of all 3 games they've lost if anyone wants to disprove me. It's sad when you guys can't even give credit where it's due

Home Court Advantage
Player Of The Year
3-1 series lead
Everyone's favorite to win
The other team's best player, and two of their centers, are out with injury giving SA a HUGE advantage inside.

What is your point? SA choked, plain and simple.

What's yours? The Mavs played a hard fought game...San Antonio didn't play like they usually do, even with a 19 point lead. The Mavs haven't played their A game in a single game this series....it's only the Spurs fan that think the Mavs had no chance at winning. Whatever, it's like arguing with iisekii that the Nets are going to lose in the finals
rolleye.gif


you crackhead :p atleast get my name right it's isekii :p NETS WILL WIN AGAINST SA :p
i'm not too sure tho if the mavs make the finals tho... they have such great offense.