National TV Takes

by Brett Edwards

Just to get rid of the obnoxious post we had most recently, I thought I would give my takes on the two nationally televised ABC games we had on Sunday. In case your local affiliate screwed you, here's what went on:

- Pacers at Sixers: This was the third time this week the Sixers were featured on national television. The first time was against the Rockets, where they came back to get a 5 point win on the road. The second time was against the Wizards, where they managed to hold off Washington in a high scoring affair. In Sunday's game against the Pacers, they couldn't get their third straight. C-Webb had a bad game, shooting only 7-22 from the field, including letting the shot clock expire with the ball in his hands down the stretch, and missing a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Sixers really should have won this game, but allowed Steven Jackson to get an uncontested layup with 2 seconds left. Once again, let me remind you that the Pacers are winning without Jermaine O'Neal, and with both Jeff Foster and Scot Pollard in their starting lineup.

- Suns at Mavericks: The Mavs lead for most of this game, but much like the game against the Spurs earlier this week, Dallas' second half defense left something to be desired. The Mavs allowed 64 second half points at home to let the Suns snap their 16-game home winning streak. Somewhat disgustingly, the Mavs gave up 34 points in the 4th to the Suns, en route to getting outscored by 16 in the quarter to blow the game. The highlight was when Nash took best buddy Dirk to the rack and made a circus shot over his head and over Dirk for a key bucket with 43 seconds left to put the Suns up 4 and effectually seal the game. It should be noted that the Mavs were without Josh Howard and Keith Van Horn, but they had the 8-point lead to start the 4th at home and should have sealed the deal.

Comments

[rem]

the 76ers lost this game and handed it to the Pacers on a silver platter (have they already given up on the season now that the deadline has passed and no moves were made)

never mind the fact that Jackson's layup was a blatant travelling violation and then Philly held on to the ball too long on the second to last posession causing a shot clock turnover only then to have Webber throw up a three to try to win the game because they couldnt get the ball to AI

man they have serious issues i seriously wouldnt blame Iverson if he pulled a Ricky Williams and quit on his team

[Craig]

First off cocksucker, obnoxious post??? Read the entire thing and it shows a fair and balanced perspective on the game. We ALL agree that as funny/entertaining as Mason is with his "Dee-toit, bas-ket-ball!!!!" it also merits MAJOR ridicule!

Secondly, unless we're talking the Chicago Bears of the 1980's, "Keith Van Horn - injured" is actually better for his team. Just ask New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and Milwaukee about KHV's importance. True, Josh Howard is a key component to the Mavs, but he needs to be more durable. Doesn't it seem like he's always injured?

As good as Howard is, Dallas needs to have the other 11 players on their roster play better defense down the stretch. If not THE CLIPPERS will beat them in the first round.

[Brett]

Yes, Howard should be more durable, and no, Van Horn isn't that great. Dallas is a very deep team and should have beaten PHX anyway, but it does mess with chemistry (remember your take on Amare?) to have your lineup and substitution patterns constantly changing...dickhole!

[rem]

ahh brotherly love

[Sean]

As my friend Joey would say...penisbot, go have machine sex!