T-Mac having a career night.....

[AggieJohn]

sixteen points with 3 minutes left to go in the first quarter

[charlesrixey]

what's the score right now? we don't get those broadcasts out heaaayaah

[carter08]

25-19 Houston

[AggieJohn]

27-21 with T-mac having 20 pts

1:13 seconds left in the first

[charlesrixey]

i hope dirk has another 35+ night

The mavs have a habit of starting slowly, but when they're 17-1 recently, i don't mind so much

[charlesrixey]

any scoring update?

[Emerson1]

DAL 42 HOU 41 2 min left in the half.

[charlesrixey]

yeah buddy! Here they come!

[carter08]

GO ROCKETS
BEAT THE WAVERIKS

[AggieJohn]

26 points with the rockets on top 45-42 with 2:20 left in the 2nd quarter

[charlesrixey]

Originally posted by carter08
GO ROCKETS
BEAT THE WAVERIKS

:) :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[AggieJohn]

41 points with the rockets down by 4 with 11 minutes left

[Pmoney]

Mavs 109
Rockets 96
Final

Dirk Nowitzki- 30pts 10rbs
T-Mac- 45pts

[charlesrixey]

woohoo!

just call them the 'closers'

[Bull's-eye]

Maverick's bench comes up big and the offensive rebounding a big factor in their win. Dallas is definately the best team going, but the Rockets will be much better with the return of Yao Ming.
T-Mac finishes with 45 points.

[Rabbit'93]

just got back from the game.....TMac was awesome...in the first half. He got cold in the second and couldn't get going again. Mavs played tough D when they needed to.

[dogdad]

hooray for TMAC
he scored 45

but the Mavs donkey-stomped the Rockets down the stretch
they really are the closers

[Bull's-eye]

T-Mac still had 16 points in the second half, but it was the Mavs who heated up from the 3 point line. I believe they finished 10-15 from behind the arc. Dirk and Howard had big games, but Devean George broke the Rocket's back going 4-5 on his 3 point shooting. Offensive rebounding and second chance points were key for Dallas. Who were the fans chanting MVP for?

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
T-Mac still had 16 points in the second half, but it was the Mavs who heated up from the 3 point line. I believe they finished 10-15 from behind the arc. Dirk and Howard had big games, but Devean George broke the Rocket's back going 4-5 on his 3 point shooting. Offensive rebounding and second chance points were key for Dallas. Who were the fans chanting MVP for? Dirk

[Bull's-eye]

Josh Howard scored 28, had 7 rebounds and played some great defense. He definately deserves some credit. On a night where T-Mac was clearly the best player, I thought they may of been chanting for him. :D

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Josh Howard scored 28, had 7 rebounds and played some great defense. He definately deserves some credit. On a night where T-Mac was clearly the best player, I thought they may of been chanting for him. :D the best player usually doesnt win the mvp it usually goes to the best player on the best team right or wrong thats usually how it goes. Ill give T-Mac credit he played a great game but he wasnt good enough. The Mavs made a statement winning this game

[g$$]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
the best player usually doesnt win the mvp it usually goes to the best player on the best team right or wrong thats usually how it goes. Ill give T-Mac credit he played a great game but he wasnt good enough. The Mavs made a statement winning this game

Don't forget Yao is hurt, & he was playing at an MVP level before the injury. Houston blew Dallas out earlier this year. Lots of season left...

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by g$$
Don't forget Yao is hurt, & he was playing at an MVP level before the injury. Houston blew Dallas out earlier this year. Lots of season left... i never disputed anything you just said i was just saying it was a good win for dallas

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by eagles_victory
The Mavs made a statement winning this game

Dallas is a great team, but don't think they made a statement. The Rockets are missing their top player and 2 other key players. Series is tied with both teams winning at home. In the game that both teams were at full strength, Rockets won by 31.

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Dallas is a great team, but don't think they made a statement. The Rockets are missing their top player and 2 other key players. Series is tied with both teams winning at home. In the game that both teams were at full strength, Rockets won by 31. its just W and L's in the standings not FSW's and FSL's injuries are part of the game. The injuries didnt stop the Rockets from winning 9 of the last 10 so why does it become a factor now?

[g$$]

No excuses here, but no doubt the Rockets are a better team with Yao & Bonzi Wells at full strength. Helps T-Mac too not have to carry the load as much. Lots of season left, that's all I meant.

[Bull's-eye]

Houston can get away with beating lesser teams, but when you play the elite teams, you need your best players. If Dallas has a weakness, it's at the center position. With Yao playing, Houston can take advantage of that weakness. Remember, nobody could guard him in the first game.

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by g$$
No excuses here, but no doubt the Rockets are a better team with Yao & Bonzi Wells at full strength. Helps T-Mac too not have to carry the load as much. Lots of season left, that's all I meant.

Another player is Kirk Snyder. He started earlier in the year, and he gives the Rockets someone that can cover the big guards.

[Hansum Stranger]

Originally posted by g$$
No excuses here, but no doubt the Rockets are a better team with Yao

What is the Rockets record without Yao in the line up?

[3afan]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
....., but it was the Mavs who heated up from the 3 point line. I believe they finished 10-15 from behind the arc. ....


11 of 26 from 3-land for the game - first half 1 of 11, 2nd half 10 of 15

[3afan]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Houston can get away with beating lesser teams, but when you play the elite teams, you need your best players. If Dallas has a weakness, it's at the center position. With Yao playing, Houston can take advantage of that weakness. Remember, nobody could guard him in the first game.


the Mavs couldnt/didnt guard anyone in their first four games (0-4) - they lost to NO/OKC & Milw & Sac & Hou for pete's sake

[GreenGobbla]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
What is the Rockets record without Yao in the line up?

i believe the rockets are 9-3 without yao in the line-up...

[Emerson1]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
Dallas is a great team, but don't think they made a statement. The Rockets are missing their top player and 2 other key players. Series is tied with both teams winning at home. In the game that both teams were at full strength, Rockets won by 31.
Technically both teams weren't at full strength, Devean George didn't play at all because of food poisoning.


When is Yao do back? They play again Feb 9th


and what happened to Shane Battier?:D

[3afan]

Originally posted by Emerson1
Technically both teams weren't at full strength, Devean George didn't play at all because of food poisoning.


When is Yao do back? They play again Feb 9th


and what happened to Shane Battier?:D

Devean George? HUH? he had 14 points in 22 minutes .... have you been eating snow again? :nerd:

[Emerson1]

He didn't play the first game.......

[Rabbit'93]

Devean George played nuts for about 5 minutes last night. I was thoroughly impressed. He made 2 consecutive 3's and played great D during that stretch.

[3afan]

Originally posted by Emerson1
He didn't play the first game.......


:doh:

[JasperDog94]

Originally posted by Emerson1
and what happened to Shane Battier?:D Could have something to do with the stitches in his head suffered from the last game.

[g$$]

Originally posted by Hansum Stranger
What is the Rockets record without Yao in the line up?

It is pretty good, but still, they are better with him. Streaks happen during a season good & bad. Yao has really gotten better & is moving better/more athletic too after lots of strength work. The schedule has also been easier of late too.

Snyder has to prove more to me. Yes, he is athletic & has size, but he does not play hard all the time. That won't fly with JVG. Agreed though they are a much better team with Yao, Wells, & Snyder healthy of course.

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by 3afan
the Mavs couldnt/didnt guard anyone in their first four games (0-4) - they lost to NO/OKC & Milw & Sac & Hou for pete's sake

Didn't they open the season with a 97-91 loss to the SA Spurs? Then they lost to Houston, Golden State and the Clippers? The other 4 losses were to Wash, Detroit, Utah and the Lakers. Give Dallas credit, besides GS & LAC, those are #2 & #3 teams in the East and #'s 3,4,5 and 6 teams in the West. It usually takes one of the better teams to defeat Dallas.

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by Rabbit'93
Devean George played nuts for about 5 minutes last night. I was thoroughly impressed. He made 2 consecutive 3's and played great D during that stretch.

Avery made a great move when he pulled Dampier and replaced him with George.