Unfortunately, probably Mavs in 7
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Game 1 to okc.
Series after 4 games is tied 2-2.
Tied 3-3 after 6
Dallas in 7 (but i do want to see the officials for that game if it gets to that)
Series after 4 games is tied 2-2.
Tied 3-3 after 6
Dallas in 7 (but i do want to see the officials for that game if it gets to that)
Mavs in 6.
As a Mavericks fan, I refuse to post my predictions with fear of let down and sorrow.
Mavs sweep. They are rolling.
seeing that durant and westbrook are free throw magnets, how soon will mavs fans ***** and whine about the refs?
Oh and jason kidd will look like a statue when westbrook destroys him
Oh and jason kidd will look like a statue when westbrook destroys him
Thunder in 6. Thunder win game 1 and sweep at home.
Thunder have best 2 players in series. Only Mavs advantages are coaching and outside shooting. Coaching doesn't help enough and outside shooting is too streaky.
Thunder have best 2 players in series. Only Mavs advantages are coaching and outside shooting. Coaching doesn't help enough and outside shooting is too streaky.
when it comes to the matchup, you can pretty much wash out durant and dirk, as they both will get 24+ppg.
when looking at the other parts, the thunder's seem better from what ive watched
with that said, i think thunder in 6
when looking at the other parts, the thunder's seem better from what ive watched
with that said, i think thunder in 6
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Thunder have best 2 players in series.
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Thunder have best 2 players in series
Starting line-up: Advantage Thunder
Bench: Advantage Mavs
Coaching: Advantage Thunder
Intangibles (i.e. experience): Advantage Mavs
This game is pretty dang close in my opinion. I think it goes seven and whoever wins is likely to lose to the winner of the Bulls/Heat series.
"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
-John Wooden
Bench: Advantage Mavs
Coaching: Advantage Thunder
Intangibles (i.e. experience): Advantage Mavs
This game is pretty dang close in my opinion. I think it goes seven and whoever wins is likely to lose to the winner of the Bulls/Heat series.
"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
-John Wooden
Mavericks in 5 games.
Thunder have two players and then a bunch of other guys that aren't quite ready for primetime.
I was much more concerned with Memphis because they are a much tougher matchup for the Mavs then the Thunder.
Thunder front court is garbage.
Chandler averaged over 15 rebounds/game in regular season against OKC.
and I just dont see anyone on the Thunder capable of stopping the Mavs from grabbing a lot of boards.
1 Mavs
2 Mavs
3 OKC
4 Mavs
5 Mavs
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Thunder have two players and then a bunch of other guys that aren't quite ready for primetime.
I was much more concerned with Memphis because they are a much tougher matchup for the Mavs then the Thunder.
Thunder front court is garbage.
Chandler averaged over 15 rebounds/game in regular season against OKC.
and I just dont see anyone on the Thunder capable of stopping the Mavs from grabbing a lot of boards.
1 Mavs
2 Mavs
3 OKC
4 Mavs
5 Mavs
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Coaching: Advantage Thunder
And what deep basketball knowledge are you using to come to this conclusion? I would love you hear your X's and O's insight into why Brooks is a better coach than Carlisle.
edit: sp
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Mavs in 5.
quote:These are interesting statements, but they either have little factual truth or no relevance to this series.
Thunder front court is garbage.
Chandler averaged over 15 rebounds/game in regular season against OKC.
and I just dont see anyone on the Thunder capable of stopping the Mavs from grabbing a lot of boards.
Rebounding margin in playoffs (per game)
Chicago +7
Miami +6
OKC +5
Dallas +1
Rebonding% in playoffs (off/def/total)
Chicago 33/74/54
Miami 28/79/54
OKC 30/75/53
Dallas 25/74/51
What Chandler did in the regular season has little bearing since none of these games were against OKC with Perkins and Ibaka replacing Krstic and Green.
The OKC front court may not be world-beaters on offense but they are better rebounders than Dallas, at least statistically speaking
Both of those stats are skewed by the Mavericks having to play the Lakers... however, I do agree that OKC's front court is not a walkover by any means.
quote:So Dallas doesn't dominate the boards against good rebounding teams... why would they dominate against OKC?
Both of those stats are skewed by the Mavericks having to play the Lakers...
Comparing the OKC front court to the Lakers is a little silly isn't it? I never claimed they would dominate. I simply stated that those numbers you posted were skewed by having to play against the strongest front court in the league.
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[This message has been edited by Ags2012 (edited 5/15/2011 11:43p).]
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These are interesting statements, but they either have little factual truth or no relevance to this series.
Rebounding margin in playoffs (per game)
Chicago +7
Miami +6
OKC +5
Dallas +1
No relevance to this series???????
Are you a fu****n idiot?
As the poster above mentioned.....do you realize your stats dont mean chit because all these teams have faced different teams.
They've all faced different teams, and the Mavs in particular just got through playing a team with the biggest toughest front court in the entire NBA.
Here are some relevant stats
Dallas beat OKC once with Dirk, and Once without Dirk both times in OKC.
The only time the Thunder beat the Mavs this season was when Dirk did not play
Rebounding Margin
Game 1 Mavs 49 OKC 36
Game 2 Mavs 43 OKC 39
Game 3 Mavs 47 OKC 45
and Yes I fully expect Kendricks Perkins 4 points and 6 rebounds a game to play a huge role in this series.
and posts like the above are the reasons I don't stick around much for discussion on the basketball board. People are far too quick to get emotional and are unable to have intelligent basketball conversation.
I'm hoping for a good series.
I'm hoping for a good series.
The Mavs are going to win this series because they have better players and are a better team.
Mavericks in 5.
Mavericks in 5.
yes, continuing to quote chandler's rebounding stats against the krstic/green frontcourt is irrelevant, since neither of those guys currently play for the Thunder. If you don't understand that, then I'm not sure what to say.
And of course the stats don't mean anything to you, since they don't support your baseless claim.
And of course the stats don't mean anything to you, since they don't support your baseless claim.
Thunder in 6.
Thunder in 4.
Durant: 46%/35%/88% for 27.7/game. 6.8 rebounds/2.7 assists/1 blk/1.1 steal/2.8 TO.
Dirk: 52%/39%/89% for 23.0/game. 7 rebounds/2.6 assists/.6 block/.5 steal/1.9 TO
Dirk had slightly better non-scoring numbers, and he shot a better percentage, but Durant scored more. They are remarkably similar.
Dirk: 52%/39%/89% for 23.0/game. 7 rebounds/2.6 assists/.6 block/.5 steal/1.9 TO
Dirk had slightly better non-scoring numbers, and he shot a better percentage, but Durant scored more. They are remarkably similar.
I'll officially call it Mavs in 6.
But, as a cop out, I can see OKC taking this series.
But, as a cop out, I can see OKC taking this series.
I don't see anyone on the Mavs who can stick Westbrook. I still like the Mavs but it will be a very competitive series.
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Dirk had slightly better non-scoring numbers, and he shot a better percentage, but Durant scored more. They are remarkably similar.
I'd say Durant is the new Dirk. Watching Durant in games 6 and 7 of the Memphis series reminded me of Dirk early in his career. He could have great games if his outside shot was on (Game 7), or could have a poor games if he settled for his jumper that was not working (Game 6). Dirk has evolved and is relying more on his post up game than his outside game. The ABC guys noted that Durant doesn't have much of a post up game right now. Hopefully they are correct. I'm hping the Mavs experience will be enough of an an advantage for Dallas. I also hope we see a lot of Game 6 Durant in this series. It would be great to see the Mavs win because the other team is settling for jumpers.
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Thunder in 7.
There is a wide variance on predictions for this series. Because of this, I'm going to predict it goes 7, and I'm taking the Mavs (home game at 7). However, I think each team will steal a road game.
I'm just going to predict that the Mavericks win without much effort.
Mavs in 5/6, leaning more towards 5. I haven't been impressed with OKC all year, and those feelings haven't changed watching them in the playoffs. Totally open to eating crow if I'm proven wrong.
Mavs in 5/6, leaning more towards 5. I haven't been impressed with OKC all year, and those feelings haven't changed watching them in the playoffs. Totally open to eating crow if I'm proven wrong.
Mavs in 6, assuming Terry continues to shoot well. Based on his playoff past, that is a risky assumption.
My prediction: Ticket brokers make a lot of money on this series, and hope it goes 7.
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