Game 1: Golden State Warriors @ Dallas Mavericks

Dirk needs to step up.

 

I'm kind of disapointed that Damp didnt start. I dont think when you win this many games, you dont change what was working. Thats exactly what I thought when I saw the starting lineup. Now on the halftime show, Charles is saying the same thing. Dampier played in the final 3 minutes or so in the half. He had 2 offensive rebounds in that time. We also have 14 offensive rebounds in the half. Whats hurting is that Dallas is shooting 29% from the field. GS isnt shooting much better, but we've taken 9 more shots than them. We should be up if we made our second shance shots. I think we come out of the half with Damp in the lineup in Harris's place. I dont like the idea of having Terry and Harris gaurd Baron Davis. Would much rather have the bigger stronger Devean George, Greg Buckner, or Josh Howard on him.

 

Like The Czar said, Dirk isn't used to being defended by players who can actually stick with him and move their feet with a hand in his face. Dirk is having a very tough time out there, I think he most certainly needs to post up a lot more. Josh Howard is doing a very nice job on both ends of the floor and Jet knocked down a few jumpers in the 2nd quarter.

Both teams are throwing up a lot of bricks, the rebounding totals for both teams right now must be insane. I heard them say Baron Davis had 11 rebounds, and I just laughed. I applaud Golden State for doing a good job disrupting Dirk's game. I don't see it happening like this in the 2nd half, however. We'll see.

 

Dirk needs to get down low on the block and just annhilate those little midgetsHahaha I love Chuck.

 

Ultimately, the Warriors will decide who win today. If the Warriors bring on their A game in the second half Dallas won't be able to keep up. If they don't they'll have a tough time keeping with Dallas once Dallas starts shooting well.EDIT: WOW! The mavericks only have 2 timeouts remaining with 10 minutes left in the third. Nelson is totally outcoaching Avery.EDITEDIT: Spoke too soon, mavs on a run. I predict they'll be up 10 by the end of the quarter but hope I'm wrong. We need to take Biedrins out, he's a scrub.

 

Dallas takes the lead, finally.

 

Jesus Christ, Baron Davis is ON FIRE!!! Golden State has all the momentum going into the 4th, thanks to Baron. This has been a very entertaining game, I hope this game goes down to the wire.

 

Baron is playing out of his mind. 19 points in the quarter, 26-12-5 after three quarters.And we are still owning Dirk.That said, the Warriors need to get this lead bigger if they want a shot of winning because the Warriors are an un-clutch team.

 

NO PERIMITER D ON BARON FREAKIN DAVIS! DAMN!

 

Dallas is just letting Golden State parade through the paint as they want. I realize they have no shot blockers on the court, but someone needs to step up and not let these Warriors get into the lane as they want. Baron Davis that quarter just went crazy, 19 points in the third quarter is amazing. This guy is going off, hitting shots, driving to the rim, grabbing rebounds.

 

Grab the lead, then play D.WE CAN DO IT!

 

@ Cuban playing basketball in short shortsrelated to the game though..I'd love to see a GSW upset..Dallas is gonna make adjustements though and IMO dominate..I could see this series going to 7 games though

 

Mark Cuban looks like he's about to hang himself. Dallas just simply isn't executing at all, Golden State is still converting on the offensive end. Dallas' defense has been very disappointing.

EDIT: WOW! Another 3! By the way, why was there no whistle on that play before the shot? Baron hit the deck hard.

 

Baron Davis is proving why he's one of the top players in the NBA and a great leader. He had a weak first half, but I knew he'd show up in the second. The guy is clutch and all year I've considered him the most underrated player in the league. I'm liking the Warriors chances tonight. They're playing the way they want and Dallas can't do anything about it. Go Baron!

 

wow, 8 point lead. We might just pull this out.

 

wow some big upsets been goin down this week.. or today even..

 

Devin Harris hurt. Doesn't loog good.Edit: NVM, he's up

 

Holy sh*t, what a block and then 3. Devin is down damn that had to hurt.

 

this is a fan's blissan eleven point lead with 2 minutes to goagainst the best team in the leaguein the playoffsin a series you have money riding on

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ballerman2112 @ Apr 22 2007, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Goodness....This series is going no longer than 5. I dont care how well GS has been playing since their trade. Dallas is the best team in the league for a reason, and they have been the best team all year long. GS is too bad defensivley...They matchup well, and they have been playing well as of late, but Dallas is too good.</div><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (41nowitzness41 @ Apr 21 2007, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think that the series should be wrapped up in Dallas' favor in around 5 games. The series will either be a blowout, or it could be very tough and come down to the last game, imo. I don't think it will be in between.</div><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RaptorFan#1 @ Apr 21 2007, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Its ok, good game thread. GSW will be lucky if this series goes to 5 IMO. Your taking a 60 win team vs. a 42 win team. The fact that GSW has had Dallas's number means little to me, Dallas is better.</div>any of you care to revise these sentiments?