=Dallas Domination=(1-2)| Blazers rip off the Mavs, 109-105

Thanks Sit.

Tough loss. I too just got my butt handed to me by the Utah Jazz. Though you came closer than I did. LOL.

Recaps are good, keep them up.

Haha...you win some and you just have to lose some, especially against the Jazz...

Thanks.

Had the time to play the Mavs-Blazers game ...will post the recap tomorrow.

Aldridge leads the Blazers past Mavericks







Shooting threes is good, as long as you are making it. But when you don’t, and still fell in love with it, then that’s a problem.

In the opening quarter of the game, both teams are too sloppy to defend. They are just trading baskets and possessions. No defense, no rebounds, just shooting spree. This is the fast-paced game that Mavericks always likes. It’s just that, their shots are not falling. At the end of one, the Blazers lead by one, 20-19. The Mavericks were 9/22 in the field, going 0/5 from 3 point land. Rick Carlisle slapped each Maverick that they should play defense, however, a slap isn’t enough.

The second quarter started with 7 consecutive points of the Blazers. They gave the Mavericks the dose of their own medicine as they built their lead through fastbreak points. On the other side, the Mavericks continue to struggle as they go for 17/48 field goals and 4/17 from downtown. At the half, Blazers still lead, 53-39.

With 5 minutes remaining in the third, the Blazers look to pull this off as they built a commanding 20 point lead, 61-41. Just when they thought it’s already over, the Mavericks worked hard for an 18-8 run.
The quarter ended 80-72, still Blazers in command.

Dirk knew he is the Mighty Maverick and became determined to come back at 4th quarter. Suddenly, the energy kept on flowing as they rushed for 9 straight points in just 2 minutes. They got their first lead at 80-81 with 6 minutes remaining. The game became on the line in the remaining minutes. The crowd was on their feet, cheering and supporting their home team. With 1:10 remaining, Howard stealed the ball and went for the slam as the game was separated by a hairline, 95-94 Portland. However, the Blazers aren’t gonna surrender their big lead for a loss, as Rudy Fernandez made a quick smooth three just after the ball was inbounded. With only 1 minute remaining, Dallas was down by 4, 98-94. Carlisle decided to give the ball to the struggling franchise player, Dirk Nowitzki. But the Mighty Maverick didn’t became mighty enough to work his clutch. As he missed the three after their tmeout, the Blazers made the free throws and pull away by 6, 100-94, with 40 seconds remaining. Marion’s best performance as a Maverick was overlooked as they lose the game to the Blazers, 109-105.


POTG:


With his great all-around performance, LaMarcus Aldridge was named as the player of the game. He finished with 23 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 blocks and a steal, going for 10/12 in the field.

“I just felt I’m in the zone this game. With Brandon Roy struggling, I knew the other guys had to step up for the W, and I’m one of them. I completely own my guard in the game. Dirk who?” LaMarcus said, as the crowd booed him for his arrogant words.

In the press conference after the game, Dirk was asked about Aldridge’s remarks. Dirk briefly said, “In the next time we will face, you will know…and remember my name.”


PATH:


Some Highlights:

Showing how poorly Mavericks shot in the game


Matrix had this silky smooth layup


Gooden goes for a putback slam


Howard made an incredible floater from the free throw line


Tim Thomas joins the fun as he also shoot threes


Nowitzki feeling the game in their 2nd half run


Accurate pass by Kidd for a dunk by Dirk


Dampier blocks the old veteran


Aldridge rejects Marion’s dunk with authority



Box Scores:
Box Score_Portland
Box Score_Dallas

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Our Subway Supersub of the Game is Rudy Fernandez. In 17 minutes of playing, Fernandez lead Blazers’ bench with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and an assist, going 50 percent beyond the arc and perfect 4 of 4 from the free throw line.

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OGT:

74-85 ^K. Durant-26 pts._6 rebs._2 assts._2 blks.
56-78 ^G. Arenas-24 pts._2 rebs._2 assts._2 stls.
93-84 ^C. Paul-20 pts._9 rebs._9 assts.
81-82 ^Y. Ming-33 pts._10 rebs._4 assts._1 blk.
74-89 ^K. Azubuike-18 pts._3 rebs._4 assts._1 stl.
94-82 ^S. Jackson-26 pts._3 rebs._4 assts._1 stl.

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Next Game:
at United Center
• Bulls’ Roster for prediction reference; Mavs’ roster always in the first page
• No player injuries reported

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Prediction Game Results:

POTG (player of the game): LaMarcus Aldidge
PATH (players at the half): Greg Oden/Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in pts: Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in asts: Andre Miller
Highest in rebs: Erick Dampier
Winning team: Blazers
Supersub of the game: Rudy Fernandez

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Next: The Weekly Review

Tough loss hopefully you can get back on track against the Bulls and what a floater by Howard.

POTG: Dirk Nowitzki
PATH: Dirk Nowitzki, Joakim Noah
Highest in pts: Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in asts: Jason Kidd
Highest in rebs: Joakim Noah
Winning team: Mavs
Supersub: Jason Terry

POTG: Dirk Nowitzki
PATH: Dirk Nowitzki, Derrick Rose
Highest in pts: Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in asts: Derrick Rose
Highest in rebs: Joakim Noah
Winning team: Mavs
Supersub: Hinrich

Damn, 42 threes attempted. Dirk just 2-15. Try attacking the ball more or shoot more inside shots. Just 9 free throws isn't much.

POTG: Dirk Nowitzki
PATH: Dirk Nowitzki, Derrick Rose
Highest in pts: Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in asts: Derrick Rose
Highest in rebs: Joakim Noah
Winning team: Mavs
Supersub: Hinrich

Close loss man.

POTG: Dirk Nowitzki
PATH: Dirk Nowitzki, Joakim Noah
Highest in pts: Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in asts: Derrick Rose
Highest in rebs: Joakim Noah
Winning team: Mavs
Supersub: Hinrich

Try attacking the ball more or shoot more inside shots

Tough loss hopefully you can get back on track against the Bulls and what a floater by Howard.

Yeah, I just mistakably pushed the lay up button, luckily the shot went it!

Damn, 42 threes attempted. Dirk just 2-15. Try attacking the ball more or shoot more inside shots. Just 9 free throws isn't much.

Try attacking the ball more or shoot more inside shots

Maybe we became more impatient to go back in the game, that's why threes became our first option to score...speaking of attacking the ball, Kaiser D. is thinking of some trades for a great slasher...also for a dominant center, any realistic suggestions?

Close loss man.

Yeah man, that was two games in a row ...hopefully, next time we get back in track

POTG: Dirk Nowitzki
PATH: Dirk Nowitzki, Derrick Rose
Highest in pts: Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in asts: Jason Kidd
Highest in rebs: Joakim Noah
Winning team: Mavs
Supersub: Hinrich

POTH: Dirk Nowitzki
PATH: Jason Kidd, Derrick Rose
Highest in pts: Dirk Nowitzki
Highest in ast: Jason Kidd
Highest in reb: Joakim Noah
Winning team: Mavs
Supersub: Terry

Damn, I just dont have the time to update this, guys...I am full of school commitments, especially this week is our examinations...but I promise I will continue this after my schedule be back to normal.

It's been a while since you updated but real life comes first.