Mavs vs Lakers series thread

[Rick Modena]

I actually watched this game last night and enjoyed it. Seemed to have been a lot less fouls being called than I remembered.

True dat! The refs kept their whistles in their shirt pocket except for that flagrant foul on J.J., wtf was Artest thinking, sore fucking loser...

[Geor!]

1st and 10 is Skip Bayless. About 95% of the shit that comes out of his mouth is ridiculous drivel.

[mstng86]

In a shocker, the ESPN analysts don't think Artest should get suspended. LOL
Watching ESPN you would think a 82-0 regular season team was playing a 0-82 team and just beating themselves.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6484866

Of course they are going to say that. ESPN and all of those analysts have been up LA's ass for years now.

If Artest doesn't get at least a one game suspension, and LA wins, this shit is all fixed.

[Avery'sDad]

In a shocker, the ESPN analysts don't think Artest should get suspended. LOL
Watching ESPN you would think a 82-0 regular season team was playing a 0-82 team and just beating themselves.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6484866

[Rlhay2]

game 3 is big. They take that and the lakers will mail it in for game 4.

Truth!

I'd have to say we've earned the right to not be compared to that team any more.

Not yet...almost there!

[Doug Hatton]

I agree. This is not that team. I just want to make sure the Mavs don't get too happy. I liked a quote I read from Dirk saying not only have the Mavs been up 2-0 and lost before, but they've also been down 0-2 and come back to win a series. Let's stay grounded Mavs and keep working!

I agree, we've blown a 2-0 lead before, but the only people remaining from that team are Dirk and JET. After 2 wins in LA, I'd have to say we've earned the right to not be compared to that team any more.

[bcoop]

I actually watched this game last night and enjoyed it. Seemed to have been a lot less fouls being called than I remembered.

Yeah. Even in the last series, refs have REALLY let them play instead of calling every little brush a foul. It was good for Portland, good for Dallas, and now good for the Lakers. Good basketball minutes come when they let it play out, so it's good for the NBA too.

[mustang_marc]

On a side note, let's not get too full of ourselves.... we have blown a 2-0 lead before.... if they remain focused and they get a good morale boost from an excited home crowd, they have a very good chance of taking this thing in 5 or less..

I agree, we've blown a 2-0 lead before, but the only people remaining from that team are Dirk and JET. After 2 wins in LA, I'd have to say we've earned the right to not be compared to that team any more.

[clevelandkid]

Let's see if the Mavs know how to put their foot on a throat... game 3 is big. They take that and the lakers will mail it in for game 4.

[Doug Hatton]

On a side note, let's not get too full of ourselves.... we have blown a 2-0 lead before.... if they remain focused and they get a good morale boost from an excited home crowd, they have a very good chance of taking this thing in 5 or less..

[Doug Hatton]

I'm not sure we even want Artest to be suspended...he's our 6th man! LOL!

[Geor!]

I actually watched this game last night and enjoyed it. Seemed to have been a lot less fouls being called than I remembered.

[Rlhay2]

Mavs need to split the next two and this series is over.

Funk that.

Go for the sweep!

Set the tone that the BS stopped in Portland, and that the Mavs show up to play for 48 minutes every game!

[2cammer97]

BTW, Artest should be suspended one game... but... he sucks so I don't think it will hurt or help much one game or another.

I disagree. He should get suspended and I think it does really hurt LA. They have NO bench outside of Odom. Artest doesn't score much but he plays tough D and gets rebounds. This further depletes an LA team that already looked a little slow and tired.

Great all around game by the Mavs. Defense looked solid and Dirk is shooting lights out. The team looks hungry. GO MAVS!!!

MFFL!

Marcus

[83coupe]

I picked the Mavs in 6 over here at work...So I'm looking great right now. Gasol is playing like a little bitch. Series is over...Mavs & OKC Conf. Finals