Come on Houston. Hold on to the 2 seed (just don't win tonight). As a Mavs fan, I'd much rather face the Rockets than Memphis. Calling it now: Mavs over Rockets in 7.

Harden may go for 35 every game, and win a couple completely on his own. But, with a hobbled Dwight and Jones (and no PG), I like Dallas to wear them down over the course of the series. Also, coaching: Carlisle>>>>>>>>>McHale

Um...Jones isn't hobbled. He had 7 blocks last night.

Personally, I'd rather see Memphis. Sure, they are dominant down low, but the Mavs could shoot their way out of it with the 3 ball. Parsons - hot. Dirk - hotter than a few weeks ago. Ellis - who can stop him if healthy? Obviously Chandler would have his hands full with Gasol/Randolph but if the Mavs can improve their perimeter shooting, then there's a better chance.

Don't like the matchup against Houston. Yes, I know they don't have a point guard...but Harden has essentially been the acting point since Beverly was sucking anyways. Houston and Memphis are similar...but Houston shoots the three much more and better. Don't think the Mavs can hang defensively with them.

Of course...what happens tonight will be interesting. Both teams healthyish. A rested and recovered Dwight Howard in the places is somewhat scary.

I'm a Rockets fan but I'm rooting for the Mavs to get the 8 seed so that they have a chance to knock out GS in the first round. Not only would I be happy to see GS get knocked out but I just think it would really poetic for the Mavs to get revenge on GS for their series with them a few years ago when the Mavs were the 1 seed and got knocked out by GS as the 8 seed.

"Hobbled Jones"

^ fk'ing hilarious

If I started this in February, yeah, it would be too early. But right now, it is very possible, if not likely.

And I missed Jones coming back. Guess I can't remember where Root Sports is.

I still like the Mavs' chances.

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I'm a Rockets fan but I'm rooting for the Mavs to get the 8 seed so that they have a chance to knock out GS in the first round. Not only would I be happy to see GS get knocked out but I just think it would really poetic for the Mavs to get revenge on GS for their series with them a few years ago when the Mavs were the 1 seed and got knocked out by GS as the 8 seed.

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Poetic justice...yes. But my Mavs will get their **** pushed in through their only 4 games of the playoffs if that matchup happened.

I'd be extremely surprised to see Dallas win a series against anyone this post-season unless Dirk can turn back the clock a few years.

Dirk -below avg D at this point in his career, still a good scorer
Parsons - bad defender, good slasher and shooter, can't create own shot
Rondo - terrible on offense, good defender
Ellis - great on offense, avg to below avg defender
Chandler - good big man

Bench - meh

Coaching - elite

Nearly every other team in the west has a better starting 5 and better bench and much better defense. Mavs will have the edge in coaching against most other teams though.

Nuff said

poor dallas they lose the reg season series and have Tressels Vest as a fan.

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poor dallas they lose the reg season series and have Tressels Vest as a fan.

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It's really disturbing how much you think of me.

If I'm ranking potential first round match ups Dallas is #1 or #2 on the list. We match up well enough and will have the top 2 players on the court every night. They don't have a combo like Paul/Griffin, Lillard/theMarcus, or Curray/Thompson that scare me. Plus the home court advantage won't be huge like say vs Memphis or OKC.

I've been a Rockets fan my whole life, but until they actually win a playoff series ,I'm going to continue picking against them in the first round, no matter who they play. If it's the Spurs ,I think I'll be afraid to watch - Popovich vs. McHale is sort of like Popovich vs. me. No clue and going to get humiliated in strategy.

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Um...Jones isn't hobbled. He had 7 blocks last night.

Personally, I'd rather see Memphis. Sure, they are dominant down low, but the Mavs could shoot their way out of it with the 3 ball. Parsons - hot. Dirk - hotter than a few weeks ago. Ellis - who can stop him if healthy? Obviously Chandler would have his hands full with Gasol/Randolph but if the Mavs can improve their perimeter shooting, then there's a better chance.

Don't like the matchup against Houston. Yes, I know they don't have a point guard...but Harden has essentially been the acting point since Beverly was sucking anyways. Houston and Memphis are similar...but Houston shoots the three much more and better. Don't think the Mavs can hang defensively with them.

Of course...what happens tonight will be interesting. Both teams healthyish. A rested and recovered Dwight Howard in the places is somewhat scary.

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Welp, let's recap my perfect prediction last night.

Rebounds: Rockets: 55, Mavs: 41
3s: Rockets: 11 (35.5%), Mavs: 8 (30.8%)
Field goal percentage: Rockets: 44.2%, Mavs: 44.0%
Assists: Rockets: 24, Mavs: 23
Free throws: Rockets: 29/40 (72.5%), Mavs: 19/27 (70.4%)

Threes, free throws and rebounding are why the Rockets will be better than the Mavs in a playoff series.

On the season, Rockets average 11.5 threes a game, Mavs average 9 and the Grizzlies average 5.3.
Points: Mavs: 104.5, Rockets: 103.5, Grizzlies: 98.6
Opponent Points: Grizzlies: 95.5, Rockets: 100.3, Mavs: 101.4

The Mavs awful defense clearly favors a matchup against the Grizzlies over one with the Rockets. The Rockets can rain threes over Dirk all day.

As a Rockets fan I'm rooting for the Dallas matchup as the best one for us, but I can completely see how the converse would be true too for Dallas. There are just so many good teams in the West.

As a Mavs fan I'm rooting for the Rockets to get the 2 seed so the Mavs can plant all 7 of their seeds in the Rockets

Poor dumbass Mavs fans. The Rockets will absolutely steam roll your soft as baby **** team.

^And when they're done planting their seed in the Rockets they will plant their final seed right on Sloans face and he will enjoy every moment of it

Jerryag and tressels vest can you get a more ****ter fan base?

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Jerryag and tressels vest can you get a more ****ter fan base?

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You 2 better watch yourself or you'll end up on Jerry's naughty list.

And also that fact still remains that I'd rather play Houston than Memphis. Not saying we'd win but we would have a better chance and it would be a sight to see all the Houston posters cry until next years early playoff exit

Oh and 1 more thing...

Tressels

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No ****. What a bunch of clueless Whiney *****es.

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That's rich coming from a Houston idiot. The Texans will definitely win another super bowl before Dallas, just like in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013...

Smells like fat people in here.

Smells like this might be the first thing I've ever agreed with Tressels on something. See you Houston fans in the first round hopefully

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Smells like fat people in here.

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Agree. Houston is the fattest city in the nation.

While I know Dallas isn't San Antonio but the Spurs lost a whole lot of games against top teams a couple years ago and made the finals. Regular season performance versus a team isn't the same as playoff performance. It can give you some ideas how it might go though.

Without Parsons in the 4th the Mavs were sill in it. As far as coaching goes you know Carlisle is better than McHale.

It'd be a good series but Houston would likely win.

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Smells like fat people in here.

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Agree. Houston is the fattest city in the nation.

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Smell is coming from a certain Houston obsessed poster.

The Mavs don't really stand a chance against anyone, but I do think they're best chance is against Houston.

Looks like the Rockettes could be tumbling, and SA may climb to 2. Crazy West.

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Looks like the Rockettes could be tumbling, and SA may climb to 2. Crazy West.

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This is a bit premature