NBA Finals Thread: Mavs are NBA Champions! :O

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by LA9erFan:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Does anyone think Tyson Chandler doesn't allow MIA backcourt to crash the boards as they did in previous rounds? He's a different animal than Noah and Garnett.

Yes, to an extent. I'm assuming that you're gonna have Kidd guarding Wade (after Stevenson goes out) and Marion on LeBron, and those are four of the best rebounding perimeter guys in the game. Well...Kidd's gotten a little older and isn't grabbing the boards that he used to, but he's still a very good rebounder for a PG. Toss Mike Miller into the mix as well, as he's an excellent perimeter rebounder.

So along with Chandler, LeBron/Wade/Miller don't have the gigantic rebounding advantage that they do over most opposing perimeter players.

Man, this game can't start soon enough. The matchup and how they will turn out are exciting as nearly every player is well experienced and smart at the game. You don't really have a "Rondo can't shoot" or some major weakness of a team.

Ya, it's really a great matchup. I think the tremendous talent disparity between Miami & Dallas' 2nd & 3rd best players is going to be too much for Dallas to overcome, but as I said earlier, nothing would surprise me.

One thing about Dallas though...they've been through a LOT of playoff battles and a LOT of disappointments. They have a lot of experience, and presumably a lot of hunger. I don't think they'll get rattled in this series the way that I think Chicago did. A lot of ringless vets that have been through the battles. (Dirk, Kidd, Marion, Terry)

Originally posted by LA9erFan:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by LA9erFan:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Does anyone think Tyson Chandler doesn't allow MIA backcourt to crash the boards as they did in previous rounds? He's a different animal than Noah and Garnett.

Yes, to an extent. I'm assuming that you're gonna have Kidd guarding Wade (after Stevenson goes out) and Marion on LeBron, and those are four of the best rebounding perimeter guys in the game. Well...Kidd's gotten a little older and isn't grabbing the boards that he used to, but he's still a very good rebounder for a PG. Toss Mike Miller into the mix as well, as he's an excellent perimeter rebounder.

So along with Chandler, LeBron/Wade/Miller don't have the gigantic rebounding advantage that they do over most opposing perimeter players.

Man, this game can't start soon enough. The matchup and how they will turn out are exciting as nearly every player is well experienced and smart at the game. You don't really have a "Rondo can't shoot" or some major weakness of a team.

Ya, it's really a great matchup. I think the tremendous talent disparity between Miami & Dallas' 2nd & 3rd best players is going to be too much for Dallas to overcome, but as I said earlier, nothing would surprise me.

One thing about Dallas though...they've been through a LOT of playoff battles and a LOT of disappointments. They have a lot of experience, and presumably a lot of hunger. I don't think they'll get rattled in this series the way that I think Chicago did. A lot of ringless vets that have been through the battles. (Dirk, Kidd, Marion, Terry)

Do you consider Dallas' bench much stronger? And how much freaking longer can Lebron play 40+ minutes a game? Wade hit a wall trying to that and if there's any team they will need to not have a drop in the talent on the court, it's against Dallas.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by LA9erFan:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by LA9erFan:

Originally posted by Joecool:
Does anyone think Tyson Chandler doesn't allow MIA backcourt to crash the boards as they did in previous rounds? He's a different animal than Noah and Garnett.

Yes, to an extent. I'm assuming that you're gonna have Kidd guarding Wade (after Stevenson goes out) and Marion on LeBron, and those are four of the best rebounding perimeter guys in the game. Well...Kidd's gotten a little older and isn't grabbing the boards that he used to, but he's still a very good rebounder for a PG. Toss Mike Miller into the mix as well, as he's an excellent perimeter rebounder.

So along with Chandler, LeBron/Wade/Miller don't have the gigantic rebounding advantage that they do over most opposing perimeter players.

Man, this game can't start soon enough. The matchup and how they will turn out are exciting as nearly every player is well experienced and smart at the game. You don't really have a "Rondo can't shoot" or some major weakness of a team.

Ya, it's really a great matchup. I think the tremendous talent disparity between Miami & Dallas' 2nd & 3rd best players is going to be too much for Dallas to overcome, but as I said earlier, nothing would surprise me.

One thing about Dallas though...they've been through a LOT of playoff battles and a LOT of disappointments. They have a lot of experience, and presumably a lot of hunger. I don't think they'll get rattled in this series the way that I think Chicago did. A lot of ringless vets that have been through the battles. (Dirk, Kidd, Marion, Terry)

Do you consider Dallas' bench much stronger? And how much freaking longer can Lebron play 40+ minutes a game? Wade hit a wall trying to that and if there's any team they will need to not have a drop in the talent on the court, it's against Dallas.

I do. Dallas is one of the few playoff teams that has 9 guys that get 15+ MPG, and I think one of their unheralded advantages is that they can give you very different looks at 3 positions. JJ Barea is a totally different kind of player than Jason Kidd. Peja is totally different than Marion. Same with Jason Terry & Stevenson.

I don't think benches are usually all that important in the playoffs, but Dallas is the exception to that rule.

And LeBron ain't gonna slow down. His endurance is part of what makes him special.

LET'S







GO






MAVS!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by 49erWill:
anyone have a link to watch?

One of these should work once the broadcast starts

Originally posted by 49erWill:
anyone have a link to watch?

try footballlivenow.com

man the heat announcer sounds terrible

Originally posted by Tman:
man the heat announcer sounds terrible

the best ever was the bulls from the 90's. lmfao at "cavs for mavs"

Originally posted by Tman:
man the heat announcer sounds terrible

I hate that fuggin guy.

Originally posted by Negrodamus:

Originally posted by Tman:
man the heat announcer sounds terrible

the best ever was the bulls from the 90's. lmfao at "cavs for mavs"

what did he say?

Originally posted by eamjr10:
LET'S







GO






MAVS!!!!!!!!!

Dirk deserves a ring.

Originally posted by jones49:

Originally posted by eamjr10:
LET'S







GO






MAVS!!!!!!!!!

Dirk deserves a ring.

Joel Anthony on Dirk. Interesting decision. He can't guard him, but it saves Bosh & LeBron's legs.

Originally posted by global_nomad:

Originally posted by Negrodamus:

Originally posted by Tman:
man the heat announcer sounds terrible

the best ever was the bulls from the 90's. lmfao at "cavs for mavs"

what did he say?

the bulls announcer or the cavs fans?

Again, terrible offense.