Hey Denver, time to put away those brooms, 'cause there isn't going to be no sweep around Dallas.
The Mavs, lead by no other than Dirk Nowitzki, came through in style as they rallied to win against the Nuggets 119-117.
Dirk was amazing; carrying the team on his back like he usually does, most especially in this series. 44 points; 19 of them coming from the 4th alone. That's a big difference from what he's been putting out in the last quarter of play in the past games this round. He's really coming into his own, and might I add, he showed a couple glimpses of defense.
What also fascinated me was the way he was attacking the basket. Now if you haven't already known or figured out, but Dirk's typically not the type of player that would slash his way to the basket like a Josh Howard would do, but he has made do with what he has; 7-foot, 245 pound frame coming at you. That should be something others can be frightened of.
There's also a stereotype that most Europeans that are in the NBA are known not to be hard nose, but to be soft; a frail piece of imported cardboard holding a leather orange ball. Which I think is right, sorry to say. I mean, most of the Euros that would play the game of basketball are always lengthy, tall and lean; wouldn't seem like they've got a lot of meat on them or look like much but they'd shoot the living daylights out of you.
The perfect specimen: Dirk Nowitzki. The patented sick fadeaway of his = flat out money.
He pretty much stands out alone as arguably THE [Notice the all caps.] best premier jump shooter coming from foreign soil. Does a lot of stuff many people his size cannot do.
He's one of my idols and I'm just glad he's on our team; I expect more of the same again with Dirk as we fight to stay alive vs. the dreaded Nuggets.
The Mavs just need to stay clear from the "thugs" out on the court. We don't need any of that nonsense. Hah.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Blatant Foul Downs the Mavs 3-0
I really want to make this post G-rated.
Kinda hard to do when the Mavericks really got sandbagged by the referees this evening.
They are literally between a rock and a hard place now.
I mean it was clearly a foul; Carmelo had the arm out and pushed Mavs' Antoine Wright while the ref was right on the scene. Though I heard the analyst say that Dallas had a foul to give, making a point how Wright was probably wanting to foul Anthony; making Denver needing to reset from the sideline.
Déjà vu all over again; 2006, anyone?
Dirk was his usual self. 33 and 16. I know he's going to do his thing. Even when there was all this ruckus about the whole girlfriend hanging around his house and stuff. Felt bad for Dirk, because he's not the type to have his personal life all out there like another guy we all know in Dallas. (No knock on him, though.)
He still needs more from his team, Dirk does. Almost got it done, but almost doesn't count (Thanks Brandy), along with fouls here and there; left and right.
It's 3-0; don't know how they're going to do it now. It's not a fair fight when you have to battle the opposing team and also the dang refs.
Kinda hard to do when the Mavericks really got sandbagged by the referees this evening.
They are literally between a rock and a hard place now.
I mean it was clearly a foul; Carmelo had the arm out and pushed Mavs' Antoine Wright while the ref was right on the scene. Though I heard the analyst say that Dallas had a foul to give, making a point how Wright was probably wanting to foul Anthony; making Denver needing to reset from the sideline.
Déjà vu all over again; 2006, anyone?
Dirk was his usual self. 33 and 16. I know he's going to do his thing. Even when there was all this ruckus about the whole girlfriend hanging around his house and stuff. Felt bad for Dirk, because he's not the type to have his personal life all out there like another guy we all know in Dallas. (No knock on him, though.)
He still needs more from his team, Dirk does. Almost got it done, but almost doesn't count (Thanks Brandy), along with fouls here and there; left and right.
It's 3-0; don't know how they're going to do it now. It's not a fair fight when you have to battle the opposing team and also the dang refs.
Friday, April 3, 2009
The Maverick Blues
Don't mind if I quote the late great Green Bay Packers' coach Vincent Thomas Lombardi:
"What the hell's going on out here?!"
Yes, what is going on here? The Mavericks right now aren't looking too good at all. The season's nearing a close, and there's no progress showing by the team. Dirk is maintaining his share of the points being scored, but sorry to say, during the end of a few game late, all of a sudden the shots he'd make earlier in the game won't fall in.
Then at the same time, other players aren't being consistent with not hitting shots or not clearing the boards with the rebounds that are vital for second-chance points and also getting down on the other end to score. The Mavs are one of the best teams in the league in rebounding, but they lack to show that they do in the games.
Dallas is presently in the 8th spot in the Western Conference; the last spot in qualifying for the NBA Playoffs. Lately the Utah Jazz haven't been doing well, sitting there at the 7th spot. The Mavs should use their initiative; start winning these last few games of the season so they wouldn't have to face Kobe and Co. the first round.
Or out of the playoff picture totally, just like their fellow inhabitants on the "cool side" of AAC, the Stars.
And from past experiences with Kobe, those meetings do not turn out very well.
"What the hell's going on out here?!"
Yes, what is going on here? The Mavericks right now aren't looking too good at all. The season's nearing a close, and there's no progress showing by the team. Dirk is maintaining his share of the points being scored, but sorry to say, during the end of a few game late, all of a sudden the shots he'd make earlier in the game won't fall in.
Then at the same time, other players aren't being consistent with not hitting shots or not clearing the boards with the rebounds that are vital for second-chance points and also getting down on the other end to score. The Mavs are one of the best teams in the league in rebounding, but they lack to show that they do in the games.
Dallas is presently in the 8th spot in the Western Conference; the last spot in qualifying for the NBA Playoffs. Lately the Utah Jazz haven't been doing well, sitting there at the 7th spot. The Mavs should use their initiative; start winning these last few games of the season so they wouldn't have to face Kobe and Co. the first round.
Or out of the playoff picture totally, just like their fellow inhabitants on the "cool side" of AAC, the Stars.
And from past experiences with Kobe, those meetings do not turn out very well.
Friday, February 20, 2009
2009 NBA All-Star Game
The 2009 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix was definitely a great game to watch! As always, All-Star weekend had the glits and glam with the famous people attending, but the game, was something else.
Of course, my guy Dirk was voted into the game; though whenever he gets onto the court, he hardly ever sees action to shoot the ball!
Now that really gets on my nerves when that happens. Of course, since it’s the West team he’s on, there’s a bit more superstars on the court. You got your Kobe, your Chris Paul, etc., etc., yadda, yadda, yadda, and so on.
So basically it comes down to the other four on court other than Nowitzki having all the fun. Then I guess when they’re a bit tired after all the alley-oops and such, then they find Dirk for an open 3 from downtown, or a perimeter jump-shot.
There was one play; it was on a fastbreak, where Dirk was keeping pace to attempt to score, and the gave actually gave it to him!
Finally.
I believe that it was New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul who dished it out to Dirk for the easy lay-in. And after that score, he found the ball a couple more times; one point when he was in the left wing and he drained a fade-away, and he also sunk in another and got in a couple free-throws, with a grand total of 7 points.
Hah! [no knock on Dirk.] Ah well. Dirk’s biggest scoring All-Star game was when he had 13 points. It was the 2007 All-Star game in Philadelphia, if I’m not mistaken.
Though the MVPs of the night, (Yes, there wasn’t just one winner.) were 2 rivals, Shaq and Kobe. Shaq provided as usual the little tricks he’d have up his sleeve when All-Star weekend rolls around, and as for Kobe, he led all scorers that night, so he was a no-brainer for the award.
I just can’t wait for the All-Star celebration to come to Dallas! It will be, hands down, the greatest All-Star weekend in history; a very important date in sports history, as well.
The great business minds of Cowboys GM and President Jerry Jones and the Mavs owner Mark Cuban banded together to get the NBA festivities here in North Texas. This is the breakdown: the Skills Challenge, Shooting Stars, 3-point Shootout, and the Slam Dunk competitions are all going to be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, while the actually All-Star game…
It’s at the Cowboys’ boss-hog bowl over at Arlington. This will definitely be a day to remember for a long time to come; just imagine all that money that’ll be coming to D/FW area; it’s staggering to really think about.
And another thing that’ll make All-Star weekend even more special: LeBron James finally decides to compete in the Slam Dunk event. He’s no question the player to watch in that competition, probably even the favorite.
It’s going to be one heck of a spectacle to witness, folks.
Of course, my guy Dirk was voted into the game; though whenever he gets onto the court, he hardly ever sees action to shoot the ball!
Now that really gets on my nerves when that happens. Of course, since it’s the West team he’s on, there’s a bit more superstars on the court. You got your Kobe, your Chris Paul, etc., etc., yadda, yadda, yadda, and so on.
So basically it comes down to the other four on court other than Nowitzki having all the fun. Then I guess when they’re a bit tired after all the alley-oops and such, then they find Dirk for an open 3 from downtown, or a perimeter jump-shot.
There was one play; it was on a fastbreak, where Dirk was keeping pace to attempt to score, and the gave actually gave it to him!
Finally.
I believe that it was New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul who dished it out to Dirk for the easy lay-in. And after that score, he found the ball a couple more times; one point when he was in the left wing and he drained a fade-away, and he also sunk in another and got in a couple free-throws, with a grand total of 7 points.
Hah! [no knock on Dirk.] Ah well. Dirk’s biggest scoring All-Star game was when he had 13 points. It was the 2007 All-Star game in Philadelphia, if I’m not mistaken.
Though the MVPs of the night, (Yes, there wasn’t just one winner.) were 2 rivals, Shaq and Kobe. Shaq provided as usual the little tricks he’d have up his sleeve when All-Star weekend rolls around, and as for Kobe, he led all scorers that night, so he was a no-brainer for the award.
I just can’t wait for the All-Star celebration to come to Dallas! It will be, hands down, the greatest All-Star weekend in history; a very important date in sports history, as well.
The great business minds of Cowboys GM and President Jerry Jones and the Mavs owner Mark Cuban banded together to get the NBA festivities here in North Texas. This is the breakdown: the Skills Challenge, Shooting Stars, 3-point Shootout, and the Slam Dunk competitions are all going to be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, while the actually All-Star game…
It’s at the Cowboys’ boss-hog bowl over at Arlington. This will definitely be a day to remember for a long time to come; just imagine all that money that’ll be coming to D/FW area; it’s staggering to really think about.
And another thing that’ll make All-Star weekend even more special: LeBron James finally decides to compete in the Slam Dunk event. He’s no question the player to watch in that competition, probably even the favorite.
It’s going to be one heck of a spectacle to witness, folks.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Dirk and Co. back again; Championship days
It’s that time of year, and the Dallas Mavericks are ready to get the season underway.
So far, it’s a been an okay start; at .500, 2-2, with their last victory was over the hated rival San Antonio, beating them 95-81.
Didn’t watch or know that they were playing the other day, due to the ’08 Presidential Election, with Barack Obama winning. [So dang happy that night; history in the making.] So basically the Mavericks were the last thing on my mind, sorry to say.
During the off-season, Dallas brought in former ESPN analyst, ex-Pistons and Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle. He’s coached in an NBA championship before, so he should know how to right this ship here in Big-D and actually let us finish a championship run unlike the falter we had with Miami in ’06.
Yeah, the Mavericks did blow a 13 point lead with 6:38 left in the 4th quarter in Game 3; never forgetting that.
Although at the same time, all of us Mavs fans know that the refs had something up their sleeves, some way, some how, to fix that series. I still think the league commissioner, David Stern, should go back and get those officials responsible for calling those sissy calls in Dwyane Wade’s favor.
If you’ve been watching the NBA closely as I have with David Stern as the commissioner, you know absolutely nothing’s going to happen, because he’s just scared of losing money and losing respect among his peers and colleagues around the league.
Basically, it’s all about himself and not about the NBA as a whole. In a business, I’m sure you’d have to have those kind of risky gambles here and there, i.e. big bossman himself, Mr. Jerry Jones.
Coming together collectively on a task at hand would be beneficiary for all to become better business people, and I’m really wanting a better head guy in front than Stern.
[Sorry about going off topic from the Mavs, to Commissioner Stern; it’s just been still, to this day, bugging me about how the whole situation was handled.]
*I’m hoping some day Mark Cuban actually gets the chance to raise the Larry O’Brien trophy along with the team and sock it to Stern; just to make up for all the fines he’s collected from him, costing over $1M total.
Only time will tell.
So far, it’s a been an okay start; at .500, 2-2, with their last victory was over the hated rival San Antonio, beating them 95-81.
Didn’t watch or know that they were playing the other day, due to the ’08 Presidential Election, with Barack Obama winning. [So dang happy that night; history in the making.] So basically the Mavericks were the last thing on my mind, sorry to say.
During the off-season, Dallas brought in former ESPN analyst, ex-Pistons and Pacers’ coach Rick Carlisle. He’s coached in an NBA championship before, so he should know how to right this ship here in Big-D and actually let us finish a championship run unlike the falter we had with Miami in ’06.
Yeah, the Mavericks did blow a 13 point lead with 6:38 left in the 4th quarter in Game 3; never forgetting that.
Although at the same time, all of us Mavs fans know that the refs had something up their sleeves, some way, some how, to fix that series. I still think the league commissioner, David Stern, should go back and get those officials responsible for calling those sissy calls in Dwyane Wade’s favor.
If you’ve been watching the NBA closely as I have with David Stern as the commissioner, you know absolutely nothing’s going to happen, because he’s just scared of losing money and losing respect among his peers and colleagues around the league.
Basically, it’s all about himself and not about the NBA as a whole. In a business, I’m sure you’d have to have those kind of risky gambles here and there, i.e. big bossman himself, Mr. Jerry Jones.
Coming together collectively on a task at hand would be beneficiary for all to become better business people, and I’m really wanting a better head guy in front than Stern.
[Sorry about going off topic from the Mavs, to Commissioner Stern; it’s just been still, to this day, bugging me about how the whole situation was handled.]
*I’m hoping some day Mark Cuban actually gets the chance to raise the Larry O’Brien trophy along with the team and sock it to Stern; just to make up for all the fines he’s collected from him, costing over $1M total.
Only time will tell.
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