KansasHusker Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Game 1: Mavs 90 Heat 80 Mavs take game one without a dominant showing from Nowitzki. Shaq didn't dominate neither and the star of this game was actually Jason Terry for the Mavs who led the way with 32 points. Quote Link to comment
dbetz23 Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I can only hope and pray that Miami gets beat 3 more times. I can not stand SHAQ. I honestly think Dallas can take it in 4, if not 5. Quote Link to comment
KansasHusker Posted June 9, 2006 Author Share Posted June 9, 2006 I can only hope and pray that Miami gets beat 3 more times. I can not stand SHAQ. I honestly think Dallas can take it in 4, if not 5. You got to love Shaq. He's the diesel man! We all have different opinions and I'm not going to be fooled by the Heat losing game 1. Both teams will be on fire and go cold during this series. Just wait till Shaq and Wade start ballin' together...I like that both teams made it to the finals so I can't be disappointed with one of them losing. Quote Link to comment
Foppa Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 I can only hope and pray that Miami gets beat 3 more times. I can not stand SHAQ. I honestly think Dallas can take it in 4, if not 5. I don't mind Shaq anymore, he's pretty funny and down to earth. I absolutely hate the rapist Kobe, and would like to see Dallas win... If I didn't hate the NBA. It died when Jordan left Chicago. Discuss Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 Jordan made the NBA electric. The Babe Ruth of basketball. There will never be another Jordan....... Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 Jordan made the NBA electric. The Babe Ruth of basketball. There will never be another Jordan....... Aw, I don't know about that. The same was said of Dr. J back in the day. Generally speaking, there is always one "There'll Never Be Another..." player per generation. And while I can't quite equate LeBron to Jordan's level, when you compare them at the same points in their careers LeBron is doing a pretty good job... Having said that, you may be right on this one. Given the fact that the NBA really hasn't made many strides in curbing the drafting of kids with no fundementals, it could be that we won't see another polished player like Jordan. Quote Link to comment
KansasHusker Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 Game 2: Mavs 99 Heat 85 Since when do the Mavs have a D that can stop the Diesel and his partner Wade? Who knows, but the Mavs are getting the job done. We should have ourselves a series though, when it gets to Miami. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDIOWAN Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I really stopped watching basketball when Jordan retired the first time. I watched it when he came back as #45 but it wasn't the same. Now you have all these damn thugs playing the game and I can't get into it. Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I really stopped watching basketball when Jordan retired the first time. I watched it when he came back as #45 but it wasn't the same. Now you have all these damn thugs playing the game and I can't get into it. I dunno about that. I stopped watching for a while, but this season has been great and the playoffs have been even better. Lots of rising stars in the game now, and lots of high character guys. Nash, Nowitzki, Wade, O'Neal, LeBron, etc. I am not sure that I am as big of a fan as I was when I was younger when it was Bird, Magic and MJ having their way with the league, but nonetheless, I think the league has hit a high note after a lull in recent years. Quote Link to comment
gamecocks Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 I am a huge Jordan/Bulls fan and I don't think that their will ever be another Micheal Jordan. However, Lebron is going to do things in the NBA that make us think of MJ. He has a good character, is a good teammate, and has a special swagger about him people cannot help but think that he is the next big thing. As far as the finals series goes, how in the heck does Shaq only get 5 (It could be more, just remember seeing that stat during the fourth quarter) shots. He is by far the most dominate player in the NBA (when he wants to be) There is no way that Dampier and Diop can stop him. I look for him to explode in game 3. I hope that Dallas wins even though I would prefer for both of them to lose. Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 ***SNIP*** Since when do the Mavs have a D that can stop the Diesel and his partner Wade? ***SNIP*** Actually, they became a pretty good defensive team starting last year when Avery Johnson’s influence began to be felt. Johnson has modeled his defense after the Spurs – funnel everything to the base line, etc. They’ve improved all year on the defensive front. ***SNIP*** As far as the finals series goes, how in the heck does Shaq only get 5 (It could be more, just remember seeing that stat during the fourth quarter) shots. He is by far the most dominate player in the NBA (when he wants to be) There is no way that Dampier and Diop can stop him. ***SNIP*** You can thank the NBA rule changes on that. The NBA has emphasized calling fouls on offensive players who simply bull their way to the basket. Shaq can no longer just throw a shoulder or butt into an opponent – or even flat-out run them over – on the way to the basket. That’s partly why scoring is up in the NBA – that, along with the emphasis on reducing hand-checking, has forced teams to more movement and finding a truly open man. Take a look at Detroit – they improved their scoring, and went to more of a motion offense. I like it. While I recognize that basketball is a game of mismatches, I never thought the mismatch should result from really physical play – the game is predicated on movement, speed, quickness and passing, and that’s what makes it fun to watch. Quote Link to comment
KansasHusker Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Game 4: Mavs 74 Heat 98 Wade was all over again as he was in Game 3. Shaq was also very productive and is finding a bit of a stroke at the foul line after the 1st 2 games he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. It just seems to all be coming together now for the Heat after a thrilling Game 3 win and then a dominating Game 4 win. Where are you Nowitzki!? I want this to go the full 7, so bring it! p.s. I don't know why I skipped game 3, but oh well... Quote Link to comment
dbetz23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I had to work tonight. Did Dallas even show up? Sure doesn't look like it. Looks like Miami has all the momenteum in the world to take the series. But they will still have to win in Dallas. Quote Link to comment
HSKRNOKC Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Shaq is a trip. When they asked him about the hard foul from Stackhouse he said," I thank Mr Stackhouse for that, I get hit harder from kids". He is never at a loss for words. Quote Link to comment
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