Mavericks (5-5) at Celics (4-4) 1/11

[Surferdad]

Looking forward to getting off work and watching this one at home. I agree with everybody. With the 4 days off, time to practice and Pietrus's debut, I think we need to win this one or my panic meter will go up +1. We have every reason we could to win this game.

Also, they played last night and had to travel... if they lose to us it doesn't say much but if we lose, it's not panic time but it will say we have A LOT of work to do (I'd also be sad and upset)!

Let's also not forget that our last game was awful! We should have something to prove after that stinker!!!

Go Celtics!!!!

Sometimes team show rust after an extended break.  It would not surprise me to see the Mavs win the first quarter or perhaps the first half, then the C's to blow them away in the 2nd half when the Mavs get winded.

[nickagneta]

This game is big to me in getting a read on this team.

The Mavs are playing the second of a back to back roadie and are playing without a starter as Kidd isn't playing.

The Celtics are coming off a four day break and have been in their own homes sleeping in their own beds for over week. They also will be playing with a full compliment of players for the first time all year.

The Celtics should win. I could care less how they win, but they should win.

If they come out with another poor showing like they did against Indy, that's a bad sign and I think I may need to adjust my long term prognosis of this team for this year.

[illestmcsgt]

This is a big game for Mavs and Celtics to get a win against a good team. Celtics need to come out strong and play 48 minutes of basketball to win this game.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

This is a big game for Mavs and Celtics to get a win against a good team. Celtics need to come out strong and play 48 minutes of basketball to win this game.

I would actually like for this game to be a close game until the fourth where we pull away, I think if we were to get up big too early we would fall asleep and think it's a W, then the Mavs catch a second wind (their bench) and the hack away and beat us in a comeback! I would be okay if I thought we would get a big lead and hold onto it but they haven't shown me (this nor last season) that they can hold onto a big lead in "big" games! I'll definitely take a blowout W but I'd rather see a focused 5pt win where we show measurable improvement!

[nickagneta]

This is a big game for Mavs and Celtics to get a win against a good team. Celtics need to come out strong and play 48 minutes of basketball to win this game.

I would actually like for this game to be a close game until the fourth where we pull away, I think if we were to get up big too early we would fall asleep and think it's a W, then the Mavs catch a second wind (their bench) and the hack away and beat us in a comeback! I would be okay if I thought we would get a big lead and hold onto it but they haven't shown me (this nor last season) that they can hold onto a big lead in "big" games! I'll definitely take a blowout W but I'd rather see a focused 5pt win where we show measurable improvement!

TP. Awesome points. I agree 1000%.

BTW, just want to mention how much I enjoy your posts. You really bring a lot to this board. Kkeep up the great posting.

  

[j804]

I'm looking for our BIGS to produce show me somethin they been lousy

and not just the bigs everybody REBOUND the dang ball

[Kiorrik]

This is a big game for Mavs and Celtics to get a win against a good team. Celtics need to come out strong and play 48 minutes of basketball to win this game.

I would actually like for this game to be a close game until the fourth where we pull away, I think if we were to get up big too early we would fall asleep and think it's a W, then the Mavs catch a second wind (their bench) and the hack away and beat us in a comeback! I would be okay if I thought we would get a big lead and hold onto it but they haven't shown me (this nor last season) that they can hold onto a big lead in "big" games! I'll definitely take a blowout W but I'd rather see a focused 5pt win where we show measurable improvement!

I agree with most of that, 'cept for the "rather see a focused 5pt win" bit. I'd still rather see a huge blowout, mainly because I think we haven't seen that much in the past 2 seasons. A blowout would at least confirm that we're definitely still contending for a title. What I loved most about the 07/08 season, was that we had the occasional blowout win, and combined them with hard fought wins.

Right now, we have hard fought wins, and blowout losses :p

[GrandTheftRondo]

I'm looking for our BIGS to produce show me somethin they been lousy

and not just the bigs everybody REBOUND the dang ball

Agreed. Our rebounding has been nothing short of atrocious.

How does the saying go? "No rebounds, no rings?" Yeah...

[Meadowlark_Scal]

Oh, great news, marquis is playing...WOW..how can we lose now.....!!! That slashing style, his dynamic rebounding and defense, strong dunks, and pnpoint passing..! Go MD..!

[birdwatcher]

Carter just pulled a hammy

[nickagneta]

Is it just me or does it seem like Rondo has missed more layups this year than Ray Allen has missed three pointers.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

Carter looks very old and slow..!

[Chief]

JO is great at that.

[Meadowlark_Scal]

Who is that guy West, and where did they get him...he can move and score.....!!

[GrandTheftRondo]

Is it just me or does it seem like Rondo has missed more layups this year than Ray Allen has missed three pointers.

Yup he has.