Kings-Mavs gametime thread

[VF21]

While I would normally do the play-by-play, I'm just sitting back and enjoying the game...

Hopefully, most of you are watching via Comcast, League Pass, or something...

:D

GO KINGS!!!

Starting lineup: Bibby, Evans, Pedja, Webber and Miller

9-5 Dallas with 7:46 left...

[VF21]

Kings moving the ball but the shots just aren't falling for them yet.

Nowitzki is, of course, having no problems whatsoever.

I'm seeing good ball movement and a lot of player movement away from the ball for the Kings. The shots will start to fall...

13-5 6:08 left

[Twix]

I'm listening on the radio...No TV here shows it. :(


GO KINGS!!! :)

[KingKong]

Nope I got nothing here. If you could keep me updated during the breaks it would be greatly appreciated. thanks

[VF21]

Miller drives inside for a nice lay-up...

Followed by a slam by Dampier.

15-7 Mavs

Webber jumper for two.

15-9 Mavs

[piksi]

Looks like we are still in the pre season mode

[VF21]

Nowitzki for another easy, open two...

17-9

Pedja goes inside, appears open. Is hit from behind by Josh Howard - Pedja to the line.

[4cwebb]

Has anyone mentioned why Peja isn't guarding Dirk exclusively? Sounds as if Dirk is killing the Kings to start the game.

Cold shooting to start the game, as well.

[VF21]

Pedja - nothing but net, twice.

17-11 5:01 left

[vj9999]

Get Dampier in foul trouble ASAP :)

[VF21]

Dampier for another nice dunk. I don't think I like the Mavs having an actual threat inside...

19-11

Miller works against Dampier on our end and draws the foul.

Miller to the line...

[VF21]

Oops. Foul called on Daniels instead of Dampier.

Miller makes both...

19-13 Mavs with 4:20 left

[VF21]

Stackhouse miss; Bibby board.

Pedja for two.

19-15 Mavs

Stackhouse inside, blocked by Pedja.

Bibby inside for the lay-up, tip in by Webber.

19-17 Mavs

[piksi]

Has anyone mentioned why Peja isn't guarding Dirk exclusively? Sounds as if Dirk is killing the Kings to start the game.

Cold shooting to start the game, as well.

I do not think that we can afford foul trouble also lokks like Dirk is playing PF at the moment.

[VF21]

Dampier for two.

Kings turnover; Nowitzki miss but Daniels tip-in.

23-17 Mavs with 2:59 left.

Kings timeout.

[VF21]

Hmmmmmmmm. I'm not sure how this happened. I could have sworn I promised myself I wasn't going to do the PBP...

;)

[KingKong]

Who's guarding Dirk??? BTW thanks a lot VF21 for the updates

[piksi]

Hmmmmmmmm. I'm not sure how this happened. I could have sworn I promised myself I wasn't going to do the PBP...

;)

we appreciate it.

Anything on DC

[vj9999]

Ostertag getting ready to come in.

[4cwebb]

I don't want to invade the play-by-play thread too much, but can the Kings at least start to play defense at any point in the first quarter?

[vj9999]

Webber is our best player so far.

[VF21]

The Kings are switching defenders on Nowitzki, not that it matters. He's going to get his shots, especially without Christie out there.

Webber baseline move to the rim for two.

23-19

Daniels for two.

25-19

Jerry and Grant both talking about how good Webber loks. He just set a beautiful pick for Bibby but Bibby couldn't finish...

Terry for 3...

28-19

Entry pass to Webber for two.

Grant and Jerry still raving about Webb.

:D

28-21 Mavs 1:23 left

Webber has scored the last six points for the Kings.

[VF21]

Ostertag in...and Bobby coming in.

Dampier at the line.

Makes both.

30-21

Dirk on the bench, Jerry says it loks as though he might have a sore ankle.

WEbber drives inside and draws the foul from Henderson.

Webber to the line...

[4cwebb]

CWebb, please, please make your free throws. Mavs up 30-21.

[VF21]

Webber misses both.

Mavs miss.

Barnes moves inside for two.

30-23 Mavs

[vj9999]

Great. Peja missing layups again.

[VF21]

30-23 at the end of the first.

[HndsmCelt]

Will Pedjaever learn how to dunk?

[Variant]

Well, Mavs came out pumped up in their own arena. I imagine some of that energy will fade as the game continues. Glad to be down only 7...

Get a hand up when Dirk shoots guys, and hit those FT's!

[VF21]

vj9999 - Do you remember VF21's first law of Pedja basketball from last year?

I'd just as soon he started off a little slow, because that means he should set the place on fire in the second half.

:D

This wasn't a bad quarter. It's the first game of the season. There are going to be mistakes.

AND we're playing Dallas in Dallas for their home opener.

[piksi]

An other 30 pts quarter against us. It will not be enough.

Play some D !!!!!!

[VF21]

I know at some point there are going to be comments about how WEbber can't shoot free throws. I'm going to go on record right now as saying I don't care. He looks terific. He's moving inside, he's setting picks, he's doing just about everything people said he'd never do again. If he misses some FTs, he misses some FTs.

Darius, Brad, Bobby, Barnes and Pedja start the second half...

[VF21]

32-23 Mavs

Nice steal by Barnes, who takes it all the way and dunks it in the hoop.

32-25 Mavs

[vj9999]

I like what Barnes has to offer so far.

[VF21]

Barnes looks good!

Bobby gets the ball, ignores a wide-open Miller under the bucket, drives inside and can't finish...

Mavs ball.

32-25 Mavs

Time out.

[HndsmCelt]

Barnes is looking very sharp out there, and Tag, well he is filling up the lane

[piksi]

MIKE BIBBY 0-4

PEJA STOJAKOVIC 1-5

come on guys - just hit something

[VF21]

Barnes misses a lay-up... :(

Mavs lay-up.

34-25 Mavs

Darius to Bobby for two.

34-27 Mavs

[VF21]

42-31 Mavs

6:41 left

Bobby, Kevin, Darius, Bobby and Miller on the court

Miller with the steal, passes to Flash - who is fouled.

[HndsmCelt]

Miller with the steal...Great pass to Martin

[fakie]

thank you guys so much for doing play by play. it helps since we don't get to see the game.
i tried to get the audio pass work on nba.com, but can't figure out how.

so glad to hear webber is doing well. how's the rest of the team look? any concerns about the "chemistry" ?
do they have energy? are they running? sounds like they are not playing defense, but how's the offense looking?
peja hitting any big points yet? why's bibby been missing?

[BigSong]

i've never seen Nowitzki play this well, and he's really improved on his help defense. Nowitzki is winning this game.

[VF21]

Flash at the line - his first FT bounces all over and doesn't go in.

Second FT is nothing but net.

42-32 Mavs

[4cwebb]

Kevin Martin misses a free throw, and the defense is still sorely lacking. 42 - 32 Dallas.

[4cwebb]

Who is Henderson abusing on the offensive glass?

[VF21]

fakie - I can't do a play by play and answer questions at the same time. The best time to ask is during timeouts, commercials OR half-time.

:D

[HndsmCelt]

Martin soots, is blocked and Miller scores... are they a team?

[VF21]

Bobby pass to Martin, Dirk partially blocks it - Miller recovers it and gets the bucket.

42-34 Mavs

Finley miss, Barnes board.

Bobby for three misses; Mavs board.

[4cwebb]

Mavs shooting 50% at this point in the game. Nice follow by Miller -- 42-34.

Finley misses a three - Barnes with rebound.

Jackson misses a three. Still 42-34.

[VF21]

Martin fouls STackhouse. Commercial time out.

[4cwebb]

I'll stop duplicating efforts...

[VF21]

Lots to be optimistic about, so far...with the best, IMHO, being how good WEbber looks, as even the Mavs broadcasters have mentioned.

:D

[HndsmCelt]

Im out of the play by paly my slef.. way to distracted anyway

[VF21]

Thanks, 4cwebb. If I need a break, I'll let you fill in, okay?

[VF21]

Stackhouse makes both.

44-34

Nice ball movement by Kings. WEbber, Tag, Martin, Jackson and Barnes on the court. Shot clock winding down...O-foul by Bobby.

[Since93]

We need Christie.. no flow of any kind whatsoever.

[VF21]

Bibby back in - Bobby with 3 PFs.

Dirk misses. Barnes board. That kid has hustle.

Bibby to WEbber, pass slightly off. Mavs ball.

Dirk with put-back at the other end.

46-34 Mavs

3:54 left

Dampier with the foul

[HndsmCelt]

too bad Chriss mised that oop from Mike
would ahve been sweet

[Since93]

Every Kings procession is one off. If it miss, then it's done.

[VF21]

Pedja back in, Martin out.

Kings miss; Barnes called for reach-in on Finley ...

Mavs ball.

Dirk fouled by Webber.

Dirk to the line.

[4cwebb]

Right after you say something nice about Barnes, he does something a little silly.

CWebb fouling Dirk. Why is CWebb guarding Dirk?

[VF21]

Dirk misses one! :eek:

Makes second.

47-34 Mavs

Kings ball.

[fakie]

i just found the play by play on nba.com
nowitizkis seems to be doing so well.
where is peja?

[VF21]

Poor possessions - Kings then Mavs.

Kings ball.

Stackhouse called for non-shooting foul.

Still Kings ball.

3:05 left

Pedja and Mike shooting combined 1 of 10. Bad pass by Pedja.

Mavs ball.

49-34 Mavs

[piksi]

Right after you say something nice about Barnes, he does something a little silly.

CWebb fouling Dirk. Why is CWebb guarding Dirk?

Because they play the same position

[4cwebb]

Is anyone watching this? 10 turnovers? Are the Kings playing with any emotion at all, or are they again just going through the motions?

Kings down 13.

[VF21]

Barnes for two. Pedja and Bibby uniforms on the court. Don't think anyone is in them...

Mavs miss. Kings Ball.

Harris strips the ball from Bibby.

Mavs ball.

finley for three.

52-36 Mavs

1:40 left.

Kings call timeout.

Pedja and Bibby look horrible, awful, AWOL, etc.

[HndsmCelt]

ouch.. ugly quarter

[vj9999]

Is it still pre season? Webber and Barnes are our best players right now. Peja and Bibby didn't show up yet. Maybe they'll make an appearance in second half.

[Since93]

WE ARE TERRIBLE. VF please don't tell me they are okay. They are not okay.

[VF21]

4cwebb - This is Barnes first real game as a SAcramento King. He's living his life's dream. He's gonna make mistakes. He's doing damned good, IMHO...

If it wasn't for him, we'd be even further down than we are right now. Wanna pick on somebody? Pedja and Bibby need a swift kick in the posterior.

[Variant]

Ouch, we are getting outplayed bigtime. Seems like the Mavs find a way to score nearly every posession... we're strugging to put up bad shots and being extremely careless with the ball.

Lots of work to do...

[Kingaholic]

WE ARE TERRIBLE. VF please don't tell me they are okay. They are not okay.

I agree!!!

[VF21]

Since 93 - Whatever.

Enjoy the second half, guys...

[Since93]

Without Christie our ball movement sucks. Nobody seems to know their position on the court.

[HndsmCelt]

Bunk call on Bibby there

[vj9999]

That was a bad call. Bibby didn't touch him.

[KingKong]

Why not put Peja on Dirk?? He doesn't seem to be doing anything else. At least he can try to defend

[fakie]

webber is all over the place.
after all the leader talk,. i am glad to see that.

[HndsmCelt]

T up Nelly

[piksi]

Hard to play without a PG - we do not have one.
There is no point of giving stats here. They look horrible.
Preseason over yet ?

[HndsmCelt]

Great block by Miller

[4cwebb]

Mavs' radio doesn't like Miller block...was it a foul?

Kings' offense playing so poorly --- 12 turnovers. Kings can turn that switch on whenever they'd like.

[fakie]

40-54............

[peja16]

Thx for the updates guys. Doesn't sound too good though...

Are the Kings being badly outrebounded again?

[Since93]

Nice block by Brad!!! He was obviously very angry with our performance.

[piksi]

Did I mention that Devin Harris owns Bibby? :(

And Dirk own the whole team.

It is not them - it is us.

[RageMe11]

halftime...webber is impressive...as well as barnes and miller...the rest of the team is pretty much non-existent at this point...i have faith tho. They WILL come back...they always do...THEY ARE THE KINGS BABY!!!

[4cwebb]

Because they play the same position
Does that explain why Peja normally has guarded Dirk in the past when the Kings have played the Mavs as well?

[Mad D]

Thx for the updates guys. Doesn't sound too good though...

Are the Kings being badly outrebounded again?no just turning it over too much, we were actually out rebounding them

and Pedja and Bibby shooting hasnt showed up

[4cwebb]

4cwebb - This is Barnes first real game as a SAcramento King. He's living his life's dream. He's gonna make mistakes. He's doing damned good, IMHO...

If it wasn't for him, we'd be even further down than we are right now. Wanna pick on somebody? Pedja and Bibby need a swift kick in the posterior.
Wasn't picking per se...just noting that with tonight's game, Kings can't seem to do two things right in a row.

[peja16]

Did I mention that Devin Harris owns Bibby? :(

I remember last year when Nash had 19 assists against Bibby, and just totally embarassed him.

Does Harris have the same footspeed, is he running circles around Bibby?

[fakie]

good, we probably need some anger.
brad is just the person to do it.

[Mad D]

Does Harris have the same footspeed, is he running circles around Bibby?Harris is pestering bibby, he has'nt owned him on offense though Harris is 0-4

[Since93]

Looks like Dallas have asquired ANOTHER great rookie player in Harris.

Why not us.... :( :( :(

[piksi]

Does that explain why Peja normally has guarded Dirk in the past when the Kings have played the Mavs as well?

Just for streches of the game where we go small and CW plays center. They are a nightmare match up for us. Ther have always been. We had a great bench to bail us out. Now we do not.

[TGB20A5SI]

Wow the Kings are looking great at times, and at other times they resemble a Highschool team. They need to find some consistancy in the second half otherwise this game will go down 0-1 in the record books.

[Variant]

Harris is quick. Bojax is a better matchup... Bibby is great if he's hitting his jump shot, but tonight he's off and also making sloppy passes.

Dallas is simply displaying superior teamwork at this point. We look like we're still trying to get used to each other with tentative passes, hesitant shots and horrible halfcourt defense.

Not something you can fix over halftime, but we could at least start with some effort! :)

[peja16]

thx Mad D.

[4cwebb]

Where is Peja tonight? Who is guarding him that is giving him so much trouble? I just can't determine this stuff from listening to the radio...

[peja16]

off topic - this Pistons-Rockets game is hella-boring.

[Mad D]

We had a great bench to bail us out. Now we do not.last year we practicly had a one man bench with Peeler

[4cwebb]

Just for streches of the game where we go small and CW plays center. They are a nightmare match up for us. Ther have always been. We had a great bench to bail us out. Now we do not.
I don't think this is accurate. Peja guarded Dirk the entire series in the playoffs, leaving CWebb to chase Antoine Walker around...Dirk's more of a PF than AWalker. My recollection is that Peja usually takes Dirk, and CWebb tries to chase a smaller guy...I wish the Kings would go back to that strategy since Dirk is killing CWebb tonight.

[piksi]

Where is Peja tonight? Who is guarding him that is giving him so much trouble? I just can't determine this stuff from listening to the radio...

Pedja is just not playing well.

Worse part is that he does not seam to be worried. I hope that RA does some yelling during the break.

[4cwebb]

Bibby is 0-5 as well tonight. What is going on with our two sharp shooters?

[Variant]

Doubtful Adelman will do any sort of yelling. It's the first game... Not his style anyways.

[Mad D]

well... at least Ostertag's big body prevented a couple of easy layups in his limited time

[piksi]

last year we practicly had a one man bench with Peeler

I disagree. We had Peeler, Jackson, Miller, Songaila. That is a good bench. That is why we were able to compensate so many injuries. Look at our bench now.

[KingKong]

God help him if he's dogging it on purpose... :mad:

:: shakes fist ::

I doubt that's the case but he sure as hell hasn't shown up. Along with Bibby

[4cwebb]

6-11 on free throws = terrible

0-6 on threes = terrible

Where is our offensive execution, also?

[LMM]

not happy with what i've seen so far.. but i still believe they'd come back from a 14 pt deficit.. ;)

webb's not hitting his FTs(0/4), but is 7/10 fgm/a.. not bad.. i think he missed his 1st 2/3 shots.. which means he has made his last 7/7 or 6/7.. he only has 3 rebounds and no assists..

bibby --oh god.. 0/5 fgm/a.. 0/3/4 for him.. he also has 3 TOs! NOT GOOD

peja --4 pts on 1/6 shooting (0/4 3pts) he has 2 rebs, 1 assists and 1 TO.. NOT GOOD, too

i hope they wake up in the third qtr! i wonder what the halftime speech was like!

come on kings!

[Since93]

Where is Peja tonight? Who is guarding him that is giving him so much trouble? I just can't determine this stuff from listening to the radio...
it's not dallas defense beat us. it's our own offense sucks without Christie. bad ball movement, bad spacing, turnover, no shoot went in...

start of 2nd half..

[piksi]

God help him if he's dogging it on purpose... :mad:

:: shakes fist ::

At this point ...

There some things that are hard to explain here.

[4cwebb]

Is there a reason Evans didn't return? Did he play poorly? I didn't hear much about Martin that I was too pleased about.

[KingKong]

Are there any screens being set by the big men for Bibby and Peja?

[4cwebb]

Bibby hits his first basket - 54 to 42

Dirk misses his first attempt of second half -- good way to start

[Variant]

Evans played well I thought... not sure why he didn't return.

[4cwebb]

Harris forces Bibby into *another* turnover -- 4 in all tonight.

[Variant]

Bibby is intimidated by rookies. It's his achilles heel. :)

[4cwebb]

Peja with a basket: 54 - 44

Dirk hits an open jumper: 56-44

Peja with a turnover; Miller with steal and Evans with bucket: 56-46

[4cwebb]

Miller with another steal;

CWebb turnover; Dirk hits a three: 59 -46

[dac911]

jeez... just turned the tv on.. dirk is on fire.
:mad:

[4cwebb]

Miller misses layup;

Dirk hits a 15-footer: 61-46

Kings making Dirk look like a top 5 player in the NBA (which he might well be)

[piksi]

15-6 TO

only stat where we are "ahead" :eek:

[GoSACtown]

Come On Kings! This Is Ridiculous

[4cwebb]

On another note, I didn't realize that the first week of NBA league pass would be free, so I purchased a season in advance. Wonder if they'll let me get a refund?

[Since93]

For those who said 'it's pre-season, don't worry..', is this the time to worry now?

[4cwebb]

Miller misses jumper;

Evans fouls Finely on jumper -- Finley makes both: 63-46

[fakie]

peja needs to shoot like, 5 3-pointers right now

[Kingaholic]

We simply Suck

[dac911]

man.. we need to pick it up..
:eek:

[4cwebb]

Kings with another turnover; but Dirk misses jumper; Harris steals ball from CWebb for a third turnover

Howard with a dunk and a chance for a three-point play: 65-46 before the free throw

[peja16]

Who is guarding Dirk? Are his points coming from the outside or that fade-away he always puts on our SFs?

Is it really as ugly as it sounds?

[LMM]

oh god. shoot me now.

[Variant]

Maybe next year guys.

;)

[HndsmCelt]

Miller and Web altering on Dirk

[4cwebb]

Miller to the line for 2 - makes both

Dampier with the miss, Miller with the board

Miller misses a jumper

Finley misses a three

Miller hits a jumper: 65-50

[piksi]

We simply Suck

simply

[dragonfire]

it's not dallas defense beat us. it's our own offense sucks without Christie. bad ball movement, bad spacing, turnover, no shoot went in...

start of 2nd half..

Are you sure that is because of Christie and not because good old 21

[piksi]

Miller and Web altering on Dirk

How long does RA need to figure out that it is not working.

[4cwebb]

Harris hits a three -- 68-50 (mavs' rookie killing us)

Miller hits a jumper: 68-52 (miller carrying Kings at the moment --- where are Peja and Bibby?)

Timeout

[Kev.in]

How long does RA need to figure out that it is not working.
Give him a couple more years.

[HndsmCelt]

How long does RA need to figure out that it is not working. Tonight you could have Jesus Christ him self and 4 of the apostles on Dirk and he would score.

[peja16]

How long does RA need to figure out that it is not working.

Adelman has never been known as an in-game coach. I was hoping that his job insecurity would cause him to be more open to changes and aware, but I guess not :(

[fakie]

just a side note--anyone caring about the election right now?

[4cwebb]

Webber misses; Peja misses after Bibby offensive rebound

70 - 52 after Finley hits a jumper
70-54 after Miller hits jumper

[HndsmCelt]

Bright side... Brad is Awsome and Webber looks good.

[piksi]

Tonight you could have Jesus Christ him self and 4 of the apostles on Dirk and he would score.

double team him, foul him, attack him - do something.

this is pathetic

[4cwebb]

Howard turns the ball over (forced by CWebb);

Peja misses; CWebb misses; Peja scores basket: 70-56

Stackhouse airball

Bibby hits a three on runout: 70-59

[HndsmCelt]

OH Yeah! Bibby hits the 3!

[Mad D]

vintage stackhouse: ball hogging

[dac911]

bibby for 3!!!!!!!

[KingKong]

come on guys, at least make it respectable!!!!

[Since93]

Brad is just desperatly doing what he can. Nothing more.

Many others doing nothing.

[piksi]

When was the last time that we did not hit 3 pts iso late in the game.

[4cwebb]

That's it for me on the play-by-play. Back to work

[piksi]

bibby for 3!!!!!!!
FINNALY

[Since93]

We will be the worst redounding team in the NBA this season, period.

[fakie]

well, at least peja's hitting those free throws

[peja16]

By the way, to those watching the game -

Bush 193
Kerry 112

Can you keep up the PBP?

[4cwebb]

Mike Bibby -- please make your free throws -- thank you.

[HndsmCelt]

NIce hustle by Bibby looks like he is waking up

[HndsmCelt]

NO! I hate Dirk!!!!

[4cwebb]

are you kidding me? Dirk for three at the buzzer? Who left Dirk free?

[GoSACtown]

Omg!!! What Is This Team Doing!

[piksi]

are you kidding me? Dirk for three at the buzzer? Who left Dirk free?

is that a rethorical question ?

[Kingaholic]

Well... the Kings looked a little better at the end of the third... except that last possession...

[Variant]

It's still only preseason right?

[Kingaholic]

It's still only preseason right?
I wish

[LMM]

songaila should have NEVER left dirk..

i knew dirk would put it in if we left him open..

sigh

go kings!

[Bricklayer]

is that a rethorical question ?
Not really. Nobody left him open. It was Darius's man and he was right in his face. Dirk is just too good tonight.

[Kingaholic]

Good hustle by Barnes

[piksi]

Not really. Nobody left him open. It was Darius's man and he was right in his face. Dirk is just too good tonight.

Reason for my question was the fact that he used the word "guard" in the same context with the Kings which sounds very sarcastic/ironic at the moment.

[fakie]

we are not getting any rebounds

[HndsmCelt]

Dirk sends tag in to the seats AND gets the foul... there is no God

[4cwebb]

CWebb 0-3 in second half, and 0-4 from line for the game. Disturbing that the whole team can't get on the same page.

Thank goodness for Matt Barnes.

[piksi]

we are not getting any rebounds

One does not get rebounds - one has to take them - so Your point is right on

[Since93]

it's dallas! come on guys! you can make it! let's make a run!

[fakie]

11 points, 9 minutes to go
we could use some 3s you know

[piksi]

Is there a reason for Ostertag playing /

i think that coach Sloan is having a great time watching this.

[4cwebb]

17 turnovers for the game. Hard to listen to --- like watching a car wreck right now...I just can't turn away.

[Since93]

bobby jackson just forgot the shotclock and shot an airball. :(

[VF21]

There is, at the moment, a complete second unit on the court for the Kings (if you include Barnes in that count).

That is something we haven't really seen in a long time, and it bodes well for us IF our starters are pulling their weight.

Just my two cents...

I'm gone again.

[HndsmCelt]

Tag keeps Miller from fouling out and DOES fill the lane

[HndsmCelt]

nice move by Webber and it's a 10 point game

[HndsmCelt]

I LOVE Brad! down and dirty on the floor

[HndsmCelt]

Evans for the 3 misses and Webber with the tip in.. 8 pt game

[fakie]

10 Points!

[HndsmCelt]

ouch finley for 3
Barnes hits a 3 86 94

[HndsmCelt]

its now a shoot out...
Bobby 2 pluss the foul

[HndsmCelt]

97-89
Miller Fouls Dampier

[VF21]

Regardless of the final score, Barnes and Webber showed me something tonight...and it was something I really liked to see.

When you don't have Christie on the court, you give away a lot defensively right from the beginning. When you combine the abysmal games of Bibby and Pedja, you have a real problem trying to beat a team like the Mavs - especially this new version of the Mavs.

[HndsmCelt]

Damp makes both 99-89

[HndsmCelt]

Miller tips in Pedjas miss
Webber draws the offensif and its back to the Kings
It is not over yet

[OptimusRhyme]

and considering Peja went 3-13 from the field, 0-6 from downtown.

[Kingaholic]

It is now official... all of my fingernails are now gone

[KingKong]

Regardless of the final score, Barnes and Webber showed me something tonight...and it was something I really liked to see.

When you don't have Christie on the court, you give away a lot defensively right from the beginning. When you combine the abysmal games of Bibby and Pedja, you have a real problem trying to beat a team like the Mavs - especially this new version of the Mavs.

I agree!!!! Let's not forget that Bibby abd Peja plyed to their potential either.

[piksi]

Given that Brick assigns grades based on expectations, it'll be hard to justify giving Barnes anything but an "A."

Bibby and Stojakovic, on the other hand...


The alphabet has plenty of letters coming after "F" - so there should not be a problem whatsoever.

[HndsmCelt]

Is there any quetion that Bibby and Pedja will come arround fast? Could look a lot worse

[VF21]

Barnes has played very well, piksi...

If anything, the lower grades can be given to at least a couple of our "all-star" starters.

[HndsmCelt]

Webb for a long 2 99-94

[HndsmCelt]

Ouch Finly makes it 101 93

[VF21]

It is now official... all of my fingernails are now gone
If you want to last the whole season, I have two words...

Artificial fingernails


:P

[piksi]

Barnes has played very well, piksi...

If anything, the lower grades can be given to at least a couple of our "all-star" starters.

That is what I meant

[HndsmCelt]

Well shot and miss Dallas ball
Finly for 2 103-93 with 1:28 left... might be done now... but play for respect guys

[HndsmCelt]

I wonder if we will see any "Trade Pedja" threads?

[piksi]

I wonder if we will see any "Trade Pedja" threads?

Trade - where ?

[HndsmCelt]

Pedja mises but Bobby gets the board and is fouled. Window is open a litle.
Makes one
Makes 2 103-95

[VF21]

That is what I meant
Okay, then we're in agreement.

;)

Celt - Sure we'll see trade Pedja comments. We'll probably also see a couple of "Webber sucks because he can't hit FT" threads.

[Since93]

Steve who? Harris is just amazing. I am so impressive by this kid.

[HndsmCelt]

up and back is called... Kings ball back

[HndsmCelt]

Miller makes 2 and gets the foul... it is not over yet
103-97

[VF21]

Oh my - I have to wonder what the score would be if Bobby had come in earlier...

[fakie]

what happened what happened what happened

[LMM]

brad +1

he gets the FT

it's a 5 pt game

oh my

[HndsmCelt]

Sorry my Play by play is missing a lot
Miller makes it
103=98

[HndsmCelt]

Dirk missed
Webber boards
out of bounds off Dallas under Kings hoop

[HndsmCelt]

Pedja misses and Dirk rebounds and gets fouled
looks like it over now 15 seconds left

[VF21]

Pedja had a chance for a jumper to bring it within three, but missed it badly. Dirk got the board and was fouled...

At the line, Dirk makes both.

105-98

[Mad D]

great effort to come back

if bibby or pedja showed us we woudlve had it

OR if we didnt turn the ball over so much

Barnes looks like a freakin allstar tonight

[HndsmCelt]

Dirk hits one
and 2
Sac tiem out with 15 seconds left
105-98

[VF21]

15 seconds left. Time out.

Pedja is going to have to start making some of those shots real quick, or this team is doomed.

[HndsmCelt]

Take us home VF21...

[vj9999]

Peja has been horrible. He is playing like in the playoffs.

[VF21]

Sorry, Celt. I quit posting the PBP because I was getting sidetracked trying to answer people's comments.

I promise to do better next time.

;)

[fakie]

i've defended peja to no end about his performance from last playoff
but i am really not liking him right now

[HndsmCelt]

Well maybe the loss and the piss poor paly by Pedja and Bibby will motivate them.

[VF21]

Gotcha covered, Celt...

KIngs ball.

[HndsmCelt]

No sweat... it was kind of fun

[VF21]

Nice ball handling. Bobby for a desperation three misses.

5 seconds left. Mavs fouled. To the line...Daniels.

[piksi]

Message to Pedja and Mike:

Buy a dictonary and look up the word pride

How can You look Your teammates in the eyes ?

[VF21]

Makes both. 107-98...

5 seconds left.

Last shot. Barnes three misses off rim...

Final 107-98

We lost, but there are bright things to talk about ... and some not-so-bright.

[HndsmCelt]

will spell you anytime I am on during a game

[KingKong]

Matt Barnes might turn out to be better than JJ from the looks of tonight.

[VF21]

Thanks. I think I'm a bit rusty... Shouldn't have taken the whole summer off.

;)

[fakie]

well, thank you guys for the play by play.

[vj9999]

I am not upset. First game. Alot of new faces. If Peja and Bibby start showing up we are good to go.

[VF21]

It gets better as the season progresses, fakie...just like the team.

:D

[bibbyweb]

Was a good game, Barnes was really impressive. Also Evans was playing well. He was defending really well. Just an off night for bibby and Peja. O-Tag was also good for the limited number of minutes he had. The bench is looking really good. Eventhough we lost, I think that we are going to have really good season. We are a legitimate championship team.

[Heuge]

Matt Barnes might turn out to be better than JJ from the looks of tonight.
The only knock is that his offense didn't come in the flow of the game, though he did play well.

[vj9999]

If the season ended today, we would not go to playoffs :)

[VF21]

Pluses: WEBBER, Barnes, Miller
Minus: Pedja, Bibby

I am truly impressed with how Webb looked. Interesting listening to the Mavs broadcasters, who were also suitably impressed.

Okay, for the first official time this season:

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!

[piksi]

Considering that Pedja will have to play against Bowen tomorow we might end up remembering this game as "not so bad" :eek:

[piksi]

Pluses: WEBBER, Barnes
Minus: Pedja, Bibby

I am truly impressed with how Webb looked. Interesting listening to the Mavs broadcasters, who were also suitably impressed.

Okay, for the first official time this season:

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!

I think You forgott Miller. He was our best player tonight.

[Since93]

It's over now. A lose is only 1 out of 82.
But what really worries me is we don't look like a TEAM at all. No communication on the court. Not passing the ball well.
It's not Bibby and Peja not clicking tonight. Even if those shot went in we don't look good as a TEAM. Actucally we look a lot worst than the final score.
We desperately need to find ourself without the service of Christie, and Vlade...
Yes, I miss the man now.

[VF21]

Considering that Pedja will have to play against Bowen tomorow we might end up remembering this game as "not so bad" :eek:
Ouch.

[LMM]

i can't believe that after playing TERRIBLY in the 1st half that we had a chance in the end to steal the game.. we cut the lead to 5, and if that layup by brad would've went in, who knows what could happen.. i take that as a positive :)

bibby and peja were definitely off tonight, i hope they don't do it 2 nights in a row.. if they play well, we'll be good..

barnes was great! 17/9/4 for him! on 7/11 shooting!

webb played well, too.. 21/10/1 for him.. 10/17 shooting

well.. i'm just looking forward to tomorrow's game..

go kings!

[LMM]

Considering that Pedja will have to play against Bowen tomorow we might end up remembering this game as "not so bad" :eek:
oooh.. i didn't even think about that.. that sucks..:(

[VF21]

I think You forgott Miller. He was our best player tonight.
I added Miller to the positives. Thanks.

[Heuge]

I think You forgott Miller. He was our best player tonight.
Very true. His hustle is refreshing. And he outplayed Dampier.