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This is the game where Dallas shows if they have killer instinct or if they will let the Blazers make a series out of this.

Let's go Mavs! Tonight is huge. If we win the series is pretty much sealed. If we lose everything will be in uncertainty.

BTW, I know Haywood has been defending Aldridge pretty good, but I want to see Mahinmi play instead because I am die everytime Haywood launches a free throw.

Portland's favored to win by 5.5 points.

Referees:
Matt Boland
Eric Lewis
Jason Phillips
Derrick Stafford

Mavericks have loved the road all season, that's another reason why 2-0 lead is so impressive. Hoping Mavs survive another night and rock Portland's boat with another win.

I don't care how impressive of wins Mavs get,... I am still keeping my expectations on a very tight leash!

Go Mavs!!!!

Blazers will come out really emotional in this game. Probably go up 10 or more. Mavs have to find a way to stop it.

I'm just hoping they can take one game out of the next 2 in Portland. Hopefully tonights.

Huge game. Lets win it and call it a series.

Today is my birthday... Mavs got murdered by the Spurs last year on it, so hopefully they make up for it this year.

Dear Jason Terry,

Please and I mean Please hit more of the jumpshots you take and quit being useless out on the court.

Dear Brendan Haywood,

Please and I mean Please after you get fouled and when you go to the line just split your freethrows. You will make a lot of people on this board very happy.

Thanks,

cmavs

JES12 wrote:This is the game where Dallas shows if they have killer instinct or if they will let the Blazers make a series out of this.

Or we can win game 4 saturday.

dirkforpres wrote:Today is my birthday... Mavs got murdered by the Spurs last year on it, so hopefully they make up for it this year.

Happy birthday, man.

Mavs will show true heart tonight and lead the series in 3-0! Book my words.

Johnny Firpo wrote:

JES12 wrote:This is the game where Dallas shows if they have killer instinct or if they will let the Blazers make a series out of this.

Or we can win game 4 saturday.

If we were to steal 1 game in Portland, it must be tonight's game!
Once Portland gains some confidence and momentum back, they will tie the series in 2-2 very easily. That's why tonight's game is HUGE.

We rest Kidd before the playoff, and his play is so good we close the series out early to rest him for the next round. It's almost poetic...

Or we could blow it, given our history it could go either way. Anyway go Mavs!

dirkforpres wrote:Today is my birthday... Mavs got murdered by the Spurs last year on it, so hopefully they make up for it this year.

Happy Birthday.

Hopefully the Mavs get the W.

dirkforpres wrote:Today is my birthday... Mavs got murdered by the Spurs last year on it, so hopefully they make up for it this year.

Happy Birthday man!

Dallas is going to redeem you form last year. I have a gut feeling Mavs are going to play hard nose defense, and steal this game tonight.

Let's finish it tonight!!!!!

Another team effort tonight would be nice. Hopefully, Dallas can hold Portland below 90 points again.

dirkforpres wrote:Today is my birthday... Mavs got murdered by the Spurs last year on it, so hopefully they make up for it this year.

I sure hope the Blazers don't give you a birthday gift!!!

Some ref stats.

Referees:
Matt Boland
Home Team Regular Season Record: 40-30
Dallas was 3-3 during his game this season, Portland 0-3.

Eric Lewis
Home Team: 35-31
Dallas 5-1, Portland 1-1

Jason Phillips
Home Team: 42-27
Dallas 4-3, Portland 1-4

Derrick Stafford
Home Team: 36-33
Dallas 6-2, Portland 5-1