The incredible sinking ship in Dallas
Another game against a good team, another loss for Big D. Tonight, the Mavs were in Denver, got off to a solid start... then were run off the court by the Nuggets in the second half, getting outscored 58-35 en route to a 118-105 loss. I didn't see the whole game (too much March Madness to watch), but I saw enough. Without Dirk, Dallas has trouble generating good shots and a diverse attack, and on the other end, while Denver can score on anyone, nothing Dallas has done against playoff caliber teams indicates they can get stops consistently.
With Golden State about to wrap up a win over Portland, the loss leaves Dallas hanging on to the seven spot on the W.C. playoff ladder with a cracked little fingernail. A game up on Denver, half a game on the Warriors (assuming I got the math right). It doesn't get easier, either. Among their ten remaining games, the Mavs have two games left against Golden State, play in LA, Phoenix and Portland (24-10 at home), and host Utah and New Orleans. The only chippies are two games against the Sonics, and a visit to Staples... to play the Clippers.
My guess? They miss the playoffs, and probably by a couple games. And if that happens, I'd be shocked if Mark Cuban didn't fire Avery Johnson. Could be an interesting offseason in Dallas.
BK
Not that I'm biased or anything but this was pretty interesting in our paper yesterday. SHAQ SAYS KOBE'S THE MVP!!! Go figure.
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/03/27/oneal_casts_his_mvp_vote___and_its_a_big_no/?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Celtics+news
Posted by: EastCoastJessie | March 28, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Maybe they will send Kwame to the NBDL for a while..maybe he could have a career there quite frankly..But how sad that would be, a former #1 overall draft pick playing in the NBDL..But at least he could stay in shape and get some on court time, cuz at it stands he doesnt get much run at all now..I wonder how shaken Kwame psyche is now....I know he will be glad to see that guys...
Hell, we need a WIN, EFF all this melancholy stuff I am getting into..
GO Lakers!
Posted by: lakersrydeordie | March 28, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Edwin and Charles,
LOL!
Posted by: exhelodrvr | March 28, 2008 at 11:14 AM
CORRECTION, My last post about KWAME had two TOO many typos, so please excuse me...I am about to leave work early today, EXCITED of course, it's 79 degrees in VA!! WHO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO..
go Lakers! I will blog atchyall later!
Posted by: lakersrydeordie | March 28, 2008 at 11:21 AM
EastCoastJessie,
Thanks for holding down the East Coast vibe. Great article.
--FearlessWhackJob
Posted by: FearlessWhackJob | March 28, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Looking into my crystal ball I see....................
...................an article from an unknown newspaper. It looks like.................
[I]'Dallas businessman Mark Cuban has confirmed he is interested in purchasing a one acre lot next to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, where the NBA has located one of their professional teams. When asked about his future plans for the site, Mr. Cuban told this reporter:
I've had plans for this spot in the works for some time now. I expect to
have a family friendly entertainment complex here in the very near fu-
ture, consisting of a Dairy Queen and possibly a Chucky Cheese fran-
chise. Between these two business, I will create dozens of jobs for
any of my present employees that wish to remain loyal to me. I'm es-
pecially excited about the Chucky Cheese store, as that should really
appeal to the Kidd in all of us.
When prompted further about the opening date of this new complex, Mr. Cuban simply stated that the NBA had given him a "fast track" for this new venture and added he hoped to be open by the end of April, even if it meant these ventures would be temporarily housed in tents. Mr Cuban also stated that in case the Dallas NBA franchise made the playoffs, he wanted to offer families a low cost alternative to attending an NBA playoff game.'[/I]
Anyone here know which newspaper this might appear in?
The Daily Prophet maybe?
Posted by: MiloRambaldi | March 28, 2008 at 05:44 PM