GAME THREAD: Round 1, Game 4 - Mavericks @ Blazers, 4.23.11, 2 PM

[Darkwebs]

Mavs Fucked up. Shouldn't have riled up the blazers and in turn, the crowd

 

[Rhal]

Those confrontations with the Mavs was just what we needed before halftime.

 

[illmatic99]

There ya go.

 

[PapaG]

Those confrontations with the Mavs was just what we needed before halftime.

I just don't get it. Why would a soft Dallas team want to wake up a team that was dead in the water?

 

[MARIS61]

Refs quick to shut us down.

 

[PapaG]

WOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Now we talkin', SON!

 

[julius]

I just don't get it. Why would a soft Dallas team want to wake up a team that was dead in the water?

Because Chandler is a lot like Artest. Talented, but a nutcase.

 

[Rhal]

Monster block by LMA on Chandler.

 

[B-Roy]

This is playoff basketball.

 

[PapaG]

Only down 2 at the half after that?

WOW!!!

 

[Darkwebs]

Momentum going into the 2nd half. Only down 2. Great 10-2 run to close the period

 

[MARIS61]

Dallas has shot no FT's.

I expect Carlisle will be talking to the refs about now.

We're 12-12.

 

[PapaG]

Monster block by LMA on Chandler.

Chandler shoved Camby in the back right before it.

 

[MARIS61]

I just don't get it. Why would a soft Dallas team want to wake up a team that was dead in the water?

Because they're dumb as rocks.

 

[illmatic99]

Kidd going down with 3 fouls was huge. I hope we attack him early and often in the second half and kill his rhythm by getting him into foul trouble.

 

[yenniedn]

How the hell we're down only two after that ugly ass half I don't know but I'll take it. They better come to play in the 2nd half or our season is over.

 

[Sinobas]

I don't understand this team man. They aren't a bunch of youngin's getting stage fright at their first playoff appearance. This is a veteran group. How do you not come out READY to play for a big playoff game? It took them over 4 minutes to score, and it took them about, what 18 minutes to get their first 20 points!

Getting into those scuffles seems to have them revved up, but why couldn't they get themselves UP for the game to start with? I liked the way they finished, but the rest of the game has been embarassing and pathetic. I felt embarrassed that I was even watching it.

 

[PapaG]

Dallas has shot no FT's.

I expect Carlisle will be talking to the refs about now.

We're 12-12.

It's either lay-uups or dunks in the key for the Mavs, with some clean blocks.

I do expect Dallas to drive more in the 2nd half, but the Blazers are better at it, and forgot to do it in the first quarter.

 

[Sinobas]

And I hope Gerald Wallace can start playing for us like he played in the regular season...

 

[B-Roy]

And I hope Gerald Wallace can start playing for us like he played in the regular season...

No one is playing particularly well, no reason to single out one person...

 

[PapaG]

I don't understand this team man. They aren't a bunch of youngin's getting stage fright at their first playoff appearance. This is a veteran group. How do you not come out READY to play for a big playoff game? It took them over 4 minutes to score, and it took them about, what 18 minutes to get their first 20 points!

Getting into those scuffles seems to have them revved up, but why couldn't they get themselves UP for the game to start with? I liked the way they finished, but the rest of the game has been embarassing and pathetic. I felt embarrassed that I was even watching it.

LMA isn't Roy, at least in terms of being an every day franchise player. Old Brandon would have imposed his will on the game. LMA didn't, for some reason, and it was up to Miller to finally do what he doesn't want to do, which is shoot the ball.

Credit to Miller for not allowing the Blazers to totally go in the tank in the first half. Without him, this game is a blow-out for Dallas.

 

[PapaG]

And I hope Gerald Wallace can start playing for us like he played in the regular season...

He seems lost on offense. He can post up Peja or Terry at will. He brings it every time on defense, though.

 

[PapaG]

No one is playing particularly well, no reason to single out one person...

Miller is playing well, Mom.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

Not sure that would work, because I can control it. It's not a problem for me...

Uh huh.

 

[chris_in_pdx]

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST CAN SOMEONE MAKE A BUCKET????????

 

[B-Roy]

Agh, jumpshots....

 

[Darkwebs]

Crash didn't bring his jumpshot today?

 

[Darkwebs]

Great bailout by the refs. Wes says thanx

 

[Darkwebs]

Why did Camby shoot it so quick?

 

[Rhal]

Well there close jump shots but were still missing them. Here comes the Refs to make the FT disparity look better.