2011 NBA Finals: Mavs V. Heat, part deux

[Mavs4Life]

I'm gonna go ahead and say it: DIRK DU GEILE SAU!!!

TAKE-THAT-BACK!jk

[shadowgrin]

It's obvious that the win was a result of Dirk imitating Kobe with the injured finger. It's always a good thing when you base your game on Kobe.

[Andrew]

Just an incredible finish! Tremendous heart and effort by the Mavericks to come back from 15 down, they almost threw it away when they left Chalmers open but two huge shots by Dirk at the end there. The way the Heat were knocking them down from the outside, I wouldn't have been too surprised if Wade had banked that last shot in though.

As for the Heat, as Reggie might put it...



Credit to the Mavericks where its due, they've shown their resilience on more than a couple of occasions in this postseason but the Heat had this game. No way it should be heading back to Dallas tied at a game apiece but here we are. We have a series.

[Lamrock]

What the fuck? Am I drunk or did the Mavs just come bnack from ANOTHER 15 pt deficit?!!!!!

I think doth

[Axel The Great]

Incredible game. When the Heat were up 15 I thought it was over. That was such an incredible comeback! Mavs limited their turnovers, rebounded, and got the stops they needed. It all almost went to waste when Terry played some terry-ble defense and gave Chalmers that three. Dirk's drive really bailed out that huge mistake, loved that last play cooked up by Dallas. Now for Dallas to take the next three at home and for them to win it all finally!

[kibaxx7]

OMG, superb game. Nice to see The Matrix on the offensive end, and Dirk, well... speechless.

[atlwarrior]

Wow! A few bad possessions by the Heat and the Mavs were back in it just like that. You relax on them a little then that's your ass.

[debiler]

Would love to jolt with you. Crazy game, that's why I love basketball. I mean, I went nuts when Dirk hit the three. I went nuts in a different way when Terry slept on Chalmers, and I went fucking nuts when Dirk took that thing right to the hole.

Cheers! It's too bad that my girlfriend's still sleeping in the next room, so I gotta keep the nuts-going to a minimum. But I can throw a pretty good silent tantrum / joy seizure.

[JoeJames]

This could destroy Miami's psyche and had a swep in Dallas for a 4-1 Mavs coronation

[Jeffx]

Wow! A few bad possessions by the Heat and the Mavs were back in it just like that. You relax on them a little then that's your ass.

Yep. Relying on threes is like fool's gold. I don't know why Miami went soft and stopped attacking the basket. Incredible.

No more questioning the Mavs heart & toughness after a win like this. All they have to do is win 2 out of 3 at home, and they'll be sitting pretty.

[shadowgrin]

I thought Dallas was toast when they called that two time outs in the first, Heat dunking like crazy as the game goes on, and having that lead.
Then LeBron celebrated early...

That's what LeBron gets for celebrating when the game isn't over.
That inbound pass by LeBron to Chalmers was sweet though.

[debiler]

All they have to do is win 2 out of 3 at home, and they'll be sitting pretty.

Are you serious? Way to motivate...

On a side note: Marion again is my man of the game. Sure, Dirk came up big at the end, but Marion kept them going when it was do or die.

[benji]

[hova-]

Marion is speaking so fast on the press conference, but he seems to be a cool guy

Definitely his game. He's been so effective, doing things he can do (crazy floaters) and keeping the Mavs in the game. So far, MVP of the series for Dallas.

[shadowgrin]

Refs have forsaken Wade.

[debiler]

Ahaha! He's probably still wondering how that didn't bank in. Next time wear your lazy eye patch, Dwayne!
Ok, guys, I'm off to work! Gonna be a good day.

[Jeffx]

All they have to do is win 2 out of 3 at home, and they'll be sitting pretty.

Are you serious? Way to motivate...

On a side note: Marion again is my man of the game. Sure, Dirk came up big at the end, but Marion kept them going when it was do or die.

I'm being realistic. It's not often the home team wins three straight. If the Mavs are up 3-2 going back to Miami, you're telling me they can't close it out on the road?

[hova-]

Maybe it just sounds easier said than done. But I'm with you. 2 out of 3 in Dallas and then get back and erupt for another game like tonight's.

[dare]

Both team played horrible defense in the last possessions but still great game.

[JoeJames]

I thought Dallas was toast when they called that two time outs in the first, Heat dunking like crazy as the game goes on, and having that lead.
Then LeBron celebrated early...

That's what LeBron gets for celebrating when the game isn't over.
That inbound pass by LeBron to Chalmers was sweet though.

And then... Lebron went into the "King" mode... a mode where he HAS the ball ALL the time, spending it and shooting nothing (or a desperate shot)

As I said, this could destroid Miami's psyche (specially Lebron's one and provocate a domino effect) or, this could boost the Heat to win the 3 games in Dallas (something possible for hard to do it)

Game 3 is key, if Heat wins, for me, would potentiate a long series... but if Dallas wins pffff, I think is ova.

[Andrew]

I'm being realistic. It's not often the home team wins three straight. If the Mavs are up 3-2 going back to Miami, you're telling me they can't close it out on the road?

Only a couple of times in league history, if I recall correctly. Pistons in 2004, Heat in 2006.

[benji]

Conversely, the 1990 Pistons, 1991 Bulls and 2001 Lakers swept all three games as the road team.

[Lean]

And then... Lebron went into the "King" mode... a mode where he HAS the ball ALL the time, spending it and shooting nothing (or a desperate shot)

He got lucky against the Magic in 2009.

[George7]

Dirk!!! Great game and a huge run!! Now we got ourselves a series!

[The X]

Just notice Wade & Lebron combined for 14 3pt attempts. Dirk & Terry combined for four.

Read that again