Pivitol GAme 5 In~Game NBA Finals thread Mavs @ Heat

[JakeT.]

""Now remember this game means everything for Miami and not nearly as much for Dallas. ''"

Hubie

Haha what a dumb quote. I left for a few minutes and missed that gem unfortunately.

 

[ClipJoint]

He's only had 23 FT's.

Legit fouls or is he getting some home cooking?

 

[Jacksorbetter+]

Most were legit. He has been great since the 4th quarter started.

 

[JakeT.]

Legit fouls or is he getting some home cooking?

I think Miami in general is getting a little home cooking. Not too blatant but Miami has got some ghost calls and Dallas has had a few not called where they probably should have been. Nothing horrible but I Miami is getting the ref edge.

 

[dr03]

I think Miami in general is getting a little home cooking. Not too blatant but Miami has got some ghost calls and Dallas has had a few not called where they probably should have been. Nothing horrible but I Miami is getting the ref edge.

Which happens in all sports. Yet people especially point this out with the NBA and not so much with other sports. College Football & Basketball are 2 times as bad when it comes to bias.

 

[Journeyman]

I think Miami in general is getting a little home cooking. Not too blatant but Miami has got some ghost calls and Dallas has had a few not called where they probably should have been. Nothing horrible but I Miami is getting the ref edge.

It's the least the NBA can do for the underdog in this ridiculous 2-3-2 format...Dallas will get plenty in 6 & 7

 

[JakeT.]

Which happens in all sports. Yet people especially point this out with the NBA and not so much with other sports. College Football & Basketball are 2 times as bad when it comes to bias.

Haha I would bet a ton of money you are not a Duke fan or else you'd love the home cooking.

 

[JakeT.]

It's the least the NBA can do for the underdog in this ridiculous 2-3-2 format...Dallas will get plenty in 6 & 7

What was the reasoning for switching to 2-3-2 anyway? Just to prevent travel?

 

[Journeyman]

What was the reasoning for switching to 2-3-2 anyway? Just to prevent travel?

Well its been this way since 1985 actually but that was their reason...remember back in the mid 80's it was Bos/LA too...stupid rule IMO

 

[dr03]

dallas should stick with the zone, to keep wade on the perimeter.

 

[Journeyman]

What was the reasoning for switching to 2-3-2 anyway? Just to prevent travel?

In 1971 they actually alternated home away, home away, Mil swept Balto 4-0

 

[JakeT.]

Well its been this way since 1985 actually but that was their reason...remember back in the mid 80's it was Bos/LA too...stupid rule IMO

Has it really been 2-3-2 since 85? I could have sworn it was something else.

 

[whormoan]

Dampier a clank, Howard 2 clanks (had been 9-9 so far at the line tonight), and Dirk clanked one. Guess there are some Mav nerves

 

[dr03]

payton

 

[JakeT.]

Dampier a clank, Howard 2 clanks (had been 9-9 so far at the line tonight), and Dirk clanked one. Guess there are some Mav nerves

What a freakin shot by Payton!

 

[Journeyman]

Has it really been 2-3-2 since 85? I could have sworn it was something else.

Yes it has...crazy rule and the middle games have only been swept ONE time, Detroit vs LA in '04

It's not fair at all, the road team has to sweep the 3 games to realisticaly contend, very tough task to win 3 straight against the leagues best.

 

[ClipJoint]

Dampier a clank, Howard 2 clanks (had been 9-9 so far at the line tonight), and Dirk clanked one. Guess there are some Mav nerves

Free throws are so critical...it still amazes me how many NBA players can't hit 80-85% of their free throws.

That line hasn't moved since the first day they picked up a basketball in grade school.

 

[dr03]

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[JakeT.]

What a freakin shot by Payton!

What a freakin shot by Dirk!!

1 point Dallas lead with 9 seconds left.

 

[dr03]

nowitzski, thats why he was a mvp candidate