By taking a 3-2 series lead in the NBA Finals the Dallas Mavericks have effectively erased the horror of the 2006 finals. One more win and it's buried forever - vindication will be theirs.
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By taking a 3-2 series lead in the NBA Finals the Dallas Mavericks have effectively erased the horror of the 2006 finals. One more win and it's buried forever - vindication will be theirs.
Flu-like symptoms and a fever of 102 degrees? The Dirk-i-nator has not time for such things. The Dallas Mavericks again played from behind for most of the game but managed to take another victory with clutch fourth quarter performances by Jason Terry and Dirk Nowitzki. Center Tyson Chandler's 13 point and 16 rebound contribution helped keep the Mavericks close and prevented the Heat from continuing to dominate the offensive boards after nabbing nine in the…
Falling behind in the series and ceding home court back to the Miami Heat has the Dallas Mavericks in a tough position. They must solve the Heat tonight and even the series at two games apiece.
Obviously, the next two games are must wins for the Mavericks - they simply must get back to Miami up 3-2 for any hope of taking the championship.
Dirk's only 3 pointer with 27 seconds remaining gave the Mavericks their first lead since the second quarter and his drive to the basket sealed the deal with 3 seconds to go. The funniest part? Wade's flop fail on his desperation attempt at the end. Oh, I loved that. For once, the referees got one right.
While it was a close game throughout one gets the disquieting feeling that the Miami Heat were merely playing with their food. If the Dallas Mavericks managed to hit a few baskets in a row while getting a few stops, the Heat would reel them back within minutes.
(Think Jingle Bells) Kickoff time arrives Towels are waving high Tomlin says to beat them up Steelers happily comply Parker to the left Mewelde to the right Big Ben heaves it down the field Heat pulls that ball in tight Oh, Jingle bells, TO smells Flozell whiffed again Romo sacked, March them back Time to punt again Oh, Jingle bells, TO smells Flozell whiffed again Romo sacked, March them back Time to punt again Dashing…
