Damn Officials !
You would think the officials in miami would be able to get something so simple right. Wouldnt you ? How difficult is it to see what is or isnt right in front you ?
Well guess what guys.
I dont own a boat.
Never have. Never will. I rented one once. Rowed one a couple times. Thats it.
My apologies to the real owner of that boat who is getting pestered with helicopters and people trying to corner them.
and on the topic of the game last night. No more emails about losing the 4 seconds with 48 seconds to go. THe league knows the game clock was not stopped and 4 secs ran off the clock incorrectly. So all of you Tivo users that emailedme are correct.
They are looking at it to make sure it doesnt happen again.
Officials-smishals… Free throws are the real issue at hand here.
Comment by Diggz — June 14, 2006 @ 4:50 pm
no, actually, i wouldn’t think the officials in miami would be able to get anything right.
that’s just how miami rollss.
Comment by Jia — June 14, 2006 @ 4:50 pm
Hahaha….genius!
Comment by Jason — June 14, 2006 @ 4:52 pm
You had to figure Game 3 was going to the Heat — they weren’t going to completely roll over in the franchise’s first-ever NBA Finals home game. I’m a recent newcomer to the Mavs bandwagon (bear with me, I’m a Pistons fan), and I’m still very confident in my “Mavs in 5″ prediction.
Comment by Matt — June 14, 2006 @ 4:52 pm
It wouldn’t be the first time the press gets it all wrong. There was a famous Irish cyclist who was so wary of the press that when doing radio interviews he would respond by shaking his head yes or no.
Comment by Jef — June 14, 2006 @ 4:53 pm
Can you ever Shut Up!!???? Can you ever stop whining?? Jeez, grow up for once. First you deny a boat, then you worry and complain about 4 seconds..I mean, the 4 seconds would have helped us make the comeback that much worse on your team…Please…by the way, I love your flintstones move there trying to show a travel. I think the only person who saw a travel was you..haha, you crack me up Cuban…”Only Cuban not allowed in Florida is Mark Cuban”
Comment by Oscar Cordova Jr — June 14, 2006 @ 4:53 pm
Danny Crawford strikes again. What ever did the Mavs do to this guy?
Comment by Scott Griffith — June 14, 2006 @ 4:54 pm
Forgetting the four seconds, for a moment… Where were the offensive rebounds last night?? I have little doubt that Avery will address that for tomorrow’s game, but I couldn’t get over how many rebounds we handed to them on our shots last night…Unbelievable, no?
…Let’s prepare some rebounding-mojo to send through the tv tomorrow night!! We need to take advantage of some offensive boards on the missed shots. Go Mavs!
Comment by DallasHuskerGrl — June 14, 2006 @ 4:55 pm
WAhhhhhhhh
You can’t contain D Wade and never will be able to. Now that we know how to strike back
with ferocity, are we going to hear the excuses like it’s the officials, it’s the clock, it’s not my boat officer?
Loxahatchee Heat Fan, that’s Loxahatchee not Waxahatchee
Travel-Ascending.com
http://www.travel-ascending.com/
Comment by Dan — June 14, 2006 @ 4:55 pm
That’s my boat!!! I think I should go topless with Go Mav’s on my chest and see if I can make it on the 5 o’clock news!!
Comment by Jessica — June 14, 2006 @ 4:56 pm
Hopefully, you updated them on Danny Crawford’s playoff record versus the Mavs as well.
Comment by Kevin Bailey — June 14, 2006 @ 5:01 pm
Oo wait, lets not give credit to dwayne wade, I mean, he only scored 42 points, and had 13 rebounds, only i mean, thats it…no credit deserved there. and haslem, no he did nothing, except steal the ball and his the 2 biggest free throws in the night, thereafter Shaqs free throws…its all the refs fault, and 4 seconds that came off the clock…Mark your the best, the smartest, the brightest, most intellectual person I have ever seen. that should be added underneath the definition to SARCASM.
Comment by Oscar Cordova Jr — June 14, 2006 @ 5:01 pm
FYI this is not Miami’s first NBA finals. They were in against Houston in the 90’s. They lost in four.
Comment by Jim — June 14, 2006 @ 5:01 pm
The only thing worse than the officals in Miami is the fans.
Comment by Paul — June 14, 2006 @ 5:01 pm
Heat fans are pathetic. They are given a gift and then act like they earned it. Sorry Heaters…you gave Dallas your best shot at home and only won by the skin of your teeth. Anyone that thinks this series is going to be close is smoking some serious crack.
Comment by Fatty B — June 14, 2006 @ 5:02 pm
It’s all about adjustments…not the refs. Zone defense worked perfectly to keep fresh bodies on Wade and roll off to help against Shaq in the paint. Problem is, when you get a get guard that can drive the distance (like Wade did last night), you have to make mid game adjustments. I think the zone has to keep working, but bench players need to keep producing and running Miami’s guards everywhere. Staying close early is the key. Depth and conditioning will win it in the end.
Comment by Adam — June 14, 2006 @ 5:03 pm
HA!…yall are crazy.. you had to know that the Heat would defend thier home on the first night. Doesnt matter though, the Mavs will finish this in 5 in Miami..if not, then 6. The Heat can barely keep up, old fogies…GO MAVS, and CUBAN!…the best owner in all of sports, thank you sir for turning this franchise around.
Comment by Michael — June 14, 2006 @ 5:03 pm
Wait…..a Mark Cuban blog blaming a loss on the officials, instead of one that graciously credits the play of the other team? I’m so surprised!
Comment by Mike Beyer — June 14, 2006 @ 5:04 pm
This series is over. If Miami had to play maybe the best few minutes of their SEASON, have the baskets and free throws go their way, have help from the officials AND a 90% free throw shooter miss a free throw to send it in overtime —- they still barely won this game. Mavs are going to put the Heat away in the next two games. Mavericks are the best team in the NBA and finally everyone will start respecting them as they deserve.
Comment by JayQ — June 14, 2006 @ 5:06 pm
LOL. That is pretty funny. So when it really does come down to it, you don’t want to be fined?
Although I disagree with you about the Miami Officials (the ones that were on the floor from 9-12), I do think the way you commented about the Miami Officials was pretty creative.
Did you consult your lawyer before this post?
Comment by Bryan — June 14, 2006 @ 5:07 pm
I don’t watch sports. Hate sports but LOVE to listen to your interviews on the radio, etc. in Dallas! I wish the Mavs the best though…I hope your team goes all the way!
Comment by Lynn — June 14, 2006 @ 5:08 pm
The encouraging thing about last night is that Miami had to throw in all of their chips, and execute perfectly to win that game by 2 points. It doesn’t help that the Mavs failed to execute in the final 6 minutes (not to mention the officiating). I could go conspiracy here and say that the NBA wanted Miami to win game 3 to improve ratings for the rest of the series, but I’m not going there. Dallas was too busy cruising those final minute, and it cost them. I still think the good ol’ Mavs will win tomorrow night by double digits and take it in 5.
Comment by Ross — June 14, 2006 @ 5:10 pm
Dang refs!
Great game, would have loved to see the Mavs win the game, however playing 5 versus 7, is a little tough to do. Only one ref of the three stooges was making ok calls, the other two certainly where not even close to being qualified to ref a finals game! You know who you are! Please change the system!
Comment by carlos rodriguez — June 14, 2006 @ 5:10 pm
If they can’t count votes correctly how do you expect them to referee a game properly?
GO MAVS!!!
Comment by Katie Glantz — June 14, 2006 @ 5:11 pm
Dang refs!
Great game, would have loved to see the Mavs win the game, however playing 5 versus 7, is a little tough to do. Only one ref of the three stooges was making ok calls, the other two certainly where not even close to being qualified to ref a finals game! You know who you are! Please change the system!
Comment by carlos rodriguez — June 14, 2006 @ 5:11 pm
Hey Jim, Miami has never been in the finals. It was Orlando that lost to Houston in the 90’s.
Comment by Chris — June 14, 2006 @ 5:12 pm
Wait…..a Mark Cuban blog blaming a loss on the officials, instead of one that graciously credits the play of the other team? I’m so surprised!
Comment by Mike Beyer — June 14, 2006 @ 5:12 pm
Oscar Somebody wrote (asterisks mine): “Mark ***your*** the best, the smartest, the brightest, most intellectual person I have ever seen. that should be added underneath the definition to SARCASM.”
If you are going to try and make fun of someone’s intelligence, you might want to get your own house in order…
GO MAVS.
Comment by Craig Bickley — June 14, 2006 @ 5:13 pm
- Mark you have to be okay with the Hard wins, and the Hard losses - both are inevitable. Don’t blame the refs they have to call it ither one way or the other. I’m sure the Mavs got there fair share of the calls earlier in the season. The point; You got this series in your pocket so - relax man. - Later, Rbowles
Go Mavs!
Comment by Richard Bowles — June 14, 2006 @ 5:13 pm
To the Einstein who claimed the Heat were in the Finals vs. Houston. That was the Magic idiot.
Comment by David Williams — June 14, 2006 @ 5:14 pm
MARK - Just want to give you some love, baby! Thank you for being the great owner that you are. You keep the league and the officials honest. I appreciate your going over the games in depth afterwards and calling out the questionable calls. There aren’t that many owners with the cajones to stand up and fight for their team like you do. You are the #1 cheerleader and I love the way you take care of “our” team. THANK YOU FOR TAKING CONTROL OF THE MAVERICKS FRANCHISE — You should get your own MVP trophy. Thank you. (Even though I could have killed you when you sent away Nash!)
Comment by Pam — June 14, 2006 @ 5:14 pm
That game cost me 600 bucks. I’m tired of officials ripping wins from me. Wade clearly reached in twice late in the fourth quarter and should have fouled out.
Dampier was clearly pushed in the back by Shaq and no call.
They also missed several over the back calls on rebounds.
They call every foul that harris and van horn commit but they wont give them the same fouls on defense.
I hate the double standard in officiating and I want them to know that it costs some people money who depend on a fair game. They called every 50-50 call the heat’s way. I wish the game would be called the same for both teams.
Comment by Nathan — June 14, 2006 @ 5:16 pm
Hey..Dan and Oscar…it’s really odd that you didn’t have much to say when you were down 1-0 or 2-0. But NOW that you have a 12% chance instead of an 8% chance of taking the series you’re back on the bandwagon. You’re going to need a prybar to get the feet out of your mouth by Sunday.
YES, the officiating was horrid and everyone in Dallas has every right to bitch whine and moan about it! I bet the both of you will be screaming the same thing when you get back to BIG D, get hacked and don’t feel the Heat got a fair shake.
Comment by Josh — June 14, 2006 @ 5:17 pm
I agree with some previous comments re: Crawford. Everytime he steps on the court I get nervous because he does not like the Mavs. Still, our players should not complain against the refs. We should have a plan that the coaching bench does that job and get in Crawford’s face, kind of like in baseball. Go Mavs… you are the best!!!
Comment by JoZ — June 14, 2006 @ 5:17 pm
Oscar Cordoba Jr….
You and Dennis should get together sometime, match made in heaven…
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 14, 2006 @ 5:18 pm
Look Heat fans…the NBA does not want this to be a sweep. No more commercials, no more promoting the networks, refs wont get paid. Think of all the revenue lost if it only lasts 4 games.
Mark is pointing out a FACT. I tivo’ed the game and actually there were two occasions where the time was not set correctly. And it wasnt because of the clock workers. The referees control this now with their high tech gadgets attached to their belt.
Now you didnt hear one Maverick or coach complain about Damp getting pushed out of the way from Shaq or the fact that Jason Terry’s shot should have counted on that drive.
So no one is whining. The Mavs will go about their business and come back stronger. We all know who has the better team. If the Heat from the Leastern conference werein the West they would be the 5th or 6th best team.
Its funny how cocky the Heat fans get after one miracle. The Mavs always come out firing after a loss. We shall see what happens tomorrow night.
Comment by Hank — June 14, 2006 @ 5:18 pm
Look Heat fans…the NBA does not want this to be a sweep. No more commercials, no more promoting the networks, refs wont get paid. Think of all the revenue lost if it only lasts 4 games.
Mark is pointing out a FACT. I tivo’ed the game and actually there were two occasions where the time was not set correctly. And it wasnt because of the clock workers. The referees control this now with their high tech gadgets attached to their belt.
Now you didnt hear one Maverick or coach complain about Damp getting pushed out of the way from Shaq or the fact that Jason Terry’s shot should have counted on that drive.
So no one is whining. The Mavs will go about their business and come back stronger. We all know who has the better team. If the Heat from the Leastern conference werein the West they would be the 5th or 6th best team.
Its funny how cocky the Heat fans get after one miracle. The Mavs always come out firing after a loss. We shall see what happens tomorrow night.
Comment by Hank — June 14, 2006 @ 5:18 pm
From the begining I knew Ref will let Heat win. look how many controversal calls during the game, one Ref call Mavs, one Ref call Heat. while Heat got all the them. even that Heat can not take the advantage to lead the game in second half. finially, impatient Refs helped heat shut down Mavs, luckly Heat took the last 2 mins advantage. (give Heat credit in last 2 mins, but Heat should thank Ref for that)
The fundamental for sportship is fairness. I think for myself, when I travel to other country, I can no longer speak proudly about our NBA, our sports. They would say, “how could you, look at your NBA final from ABC”, I will be speechless.
Comment by kurt — June 14, 2006 @ 5:19 pm
No whining about the officials — they blew calls for boths sides… As a Heat fan, what gets me are the turnovers and missed foul shots.
Everyone in the country is picking Dallas big (even most Miami fans calling talk radios shows).
I will be the contrarian here. The Heat won the EAST easily and deserve to be here. They have not played an entire game in sync since the Detriot series. The turnovers and missed foul shots can be addressed.
Those last 6 minutes of the 4th quarter, Wade turned the series around. The Heat will use this turnaround and win the Championship in 6.
MARK MY WORDS…
Comment by John — June 14, 2006 @ 5:19 pm
It is apparent to everyone who has paid attention to the NBA, and the game of basketball as a whole, there are certain players who get preferential treatment from officials. Whether it is an attempt to sway the outcome and promote certain teams or individuals, I do not know or cannot say. But I know this, Dwayne Wade travels on more than 50% of his touches (as does LeBron James), giving an already quick player an unfair advantage. How else can you justify the NBA not allowing the Phoenix Suns butcher Elton Brand consistently two weeks ago? It is a sad state of affairs that hopefully more and more people are beginning to notice and talk about.
Comment by Tim — June 14, 2006 @ 5:20 pm
Yes, that four seconds could have helped us…but what about Dirk missing that free throw…and once again I think the best strategy is for Dirk to charge the basket…no fade away jumpers…he keeps missing them…last night…the team just didn’t seem to have the same hunger as the previous 2 games…but I have confidence we can pull through it and win.
Comment by Jessica — June 14, 2006 @ 5:20 pm
This is pretty funny! Boat envy!! LOL! I didn’t know the Miami Herald wasn’t a legitimate newspaper. Good thing her email is included in the article ;). We’re still up 2-1 and we’re still gonna win the title … so you Miami fans can say whatever you want about our man Cuban and what he decides to talk about on his blog, because it won’t matter when the series is done and Stern’s handing over the hardware to the Mavs anyways.
Let’s Go MAVS!
Comment by Rob Ruiz — June 14, 2006 @ 5:25 pm
Mark never blamed the referees. He simply wanted you to believe he was blaming the officials since he has a reputation of doing so. Some of you morons need to get a grip on reality. The joke is on you.
Comment by Fatty B — June 14, 2006 @ 5:25 pm
Mark, never thought Dallas would survive a finals series without a dominating center, but you’re doing it. This could be a real achievement if you finnally win the championship.
Comment by Felix Gerena — June 14, 2006 @ 5:26 pm
This is pretty funny! Boat envy!! LOL! I didn’t know the Miami Herald wasn’t a legitimate newspaper. Good thing her email is included in the article ;). We’re still up 2-1 and we’re still gonna win the title … so you Miami fans can say whatever you want about our man Cuban and what he decides to talk about on his blog, because it won’t matter when the series is done and Stern’s handing over the hardware to the Mavs anyways.
Let’s Go MAVS!
Comment by Rob Ruiz — June 14, 2006 @ 5:26 pm
It was a great game that could have gone either way at the end. If you look at the numbers Miami got more rebounds made 2 more FT and had a very inspiring effort from D. Wade who was injured early in the game and was recovering from the flu.
Comment by Basketball Fan — June 14, 2006 @ 5:27 pm
Shaq is a butt.
Comment by Sarah Anwar — June 14, 2006 @ 5:28 pm
Talking about the refs not getting paid if the series was over….
If I repeat myself one more time, I think I will explode! The Mavs shouldn’t even BE in the finals, if you want to complain about refs!!! Mark, you are so low class its pathetic, get a new hobbie, like a vinyard and some cows, so you can get your whine and cheese for free! Again, if you win, I hope the players feel proud of a BOUGHT title! : )
GO HEAT!
Comment by Andrea — June 14, 2006 @ 5:28 pm
Mark never blamed the referees. He simply wanted you to believe he was blaming the officials since he has a reputation of doing so. Some of you morons need to get a grip on reality. The joke is on you.
Comment by Fatty B — June 14, 2006 @ 5:29 pm
It was my birthday and we lost! Well no worries as I couldn’t recall much from the game. I’m ready for game 4. This just means we’ll bring it home for the Title Clincher.
Go Mavs!
Dax
http://www.dnainvestments.com
Comment by Dax — June 14, 2006 @ 5:31 pm
This is pretty funny! Boat envy!! LOL! I didn’t know the Miami Herald wasn’t a legitimate newspaper. Good thing her email is included in the article ;). We’re still up 2-1 and we’re still gonna win the title … so you Miami fans can say whatever you want about our man Cuban and what he decides to talk about on his blog, because it won’t matter when the series is done and Stern’s handing over the hardware to the Mavs anyways.
Let’s Go MAVS!
Comment by Rob Ruiz — June 14, 2006 @ 5:31 pm
Fatty B, maybe you have been smoking a Fatty, not us!
Comment by Andrea — June 14, 2006 @ 5:33 pm
Jim: Perhaps you’re thinking of the Orlando Magic.
This is Miami’s first NBA Finals. It’s the second for a Florida team. Shaq & Penny lost in ‘94 to The Dream’s Rockets, in the first NBA season spent while Jordan was playing baseball.
Jessica: If you tried it, at least they wouldn’t be able to say they were Cuban’s tits.
Comment by Dan Flemming — June 14, 2006 @ 5:35 pm
If slapping an arm is considered getting a steal than I need to coach my kids differently!
Haslem got away with a big one.
Comment by Oscar da Grouch — June 14, 2006 @ 5:38 pm
I love that miami fans actually populate your website to see your reaction, what you’re thinking and then to criticize you for it. F-u-n-n-y, that’s when you know you are famous and have impact. Go MAVS.
Comment by kem — June 14, 2006 @ 5:39 pm
check these pics of you out…thought you would enjoy them…
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0606/gallery.cuban6/content.5.html
Comment by ashley — June 14, 2006 @ 5:45 pm
Don’t worry the Mavs will win it at home in 6 games.
Comment by Ron — June 14, 2006 @ 5:47 pm
Basketball Fan…
How freaking long does it take to recover from the flu??? That’s ridiculous.
That was reported for game 6 of the Det. series. Lets see, 4 days off before
game 1, 3 days between game 1 and 2, and 2 days between game 2 and 3. That’s 9
days, yes NINE. Don’t the Heat have a team doctor??? All of the sudden now he’s
feeling good. Come on. You can’t take anything away from his effort, he killed
us last night. But shut up about the freakin flu. What is this, that new east
coast 216 hour bug??????
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 14, 2006 @ 5:47 pm
Mark, Mark, Mark…. The more blogs I read, the more I feel like throwing up!
Comment by Andrea — June 14, 2006 @ 5:48 pm
Hey Mark,
I’m from the great state of MN and our team has events for our veterans and disabled vets. Do you have anything like that for your fans down there.
Disabled Vet
Comment by jamie_rcksn@yahoo.com — June 14, 2006 @ 5:52 pm
And while you’re at it, take those rainbow pride flag stickers off your Segway, too.
Comment by Wraith — June 14, 2006 @ 5:53 pm
D. Wade CLEARLY should have been fouled out. When there were around 2 minutes remaining on the clock, D. Wade. CLEARLY had a blocking foul at mid-court, but he never got called for any of his fouls! Why is this? Probably because Stern and the NBA want to milk this newbies Finals for all it’s worth.
When D. Wade got his 5th foul my boyfriend and I were high-fiving each other because we just KNEW he would foul out. What we didn’t know is that the NBA and the Refs are just CROOKED!
Comment by Kelley — June 14, 2006 @ 5:55 pm
Andrea…
Stop reading then. Or maybe it’s not the blog, maybe you actually have that 216 hour flu bug too.
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 14, 2006 @ 5:55 pm
I think the Heat fans who populate a Dallas owner’s blog is the lamest thing I’ve ever seen. And I think MC is a great person not to even use your IP addy against you because you’re trashing him. I would. But I’m a jerk. My point is, it’s funny how a Heat fan (Andrea) would say the Mavs don’t even belong in the finals. They don’t huh? Why? Because of the Manu foul? Well, the Mavs were up 3-1 and needed Jet Terry to make a stupid play for the Spurs to get back in. Was it because poor lil’ Amare was sitting on the bench in the Phoenix series? Well, of course if they had Amare they might not have had some of that grit and integrity that they championed so much. Who really belongs in the finals here? Last I checked Miami was a 52 win team, compared to a team that hit 60. 60, in the Western Conference. And the only reason Miami beat Detroit is because the Pistons settled for jumpers and refused to double Shaq. Ask any Pistons fan who’s the better team. Just my two cents.
Comment by Charles — June 14, 2006 @ 5:57 pm
It’s funny how the Heat fans are coming out of the woodwork! Where were you when your team was down 0-2?
And Mark I’m disappointed. The refs didn’t cost the game, our guys did. But I’m not panicking! Mavs in 6 games!
Go Mavs!
Comment by Gabriella — June 14, 2006 @ 5:57 pm
Do you think ABC wants to Heat to win? It doesn’t seem that the MAVS are getting the respect they deserve from some sportscasters.
Comment by Melissa — June 14, 2006 @ 5:57 pm
Heat fans are hilarious. “Mavs can’t stop D Wade!”. Uhhh, they did a pretty good job in games 1 and 2.
Bottom line, Heat got lucky as hell in game 3. The Mavs will take one in Miami, and seal the deal in Game 6 on homecourt. Bank it.
Heat fans are getting just as bad as Laker fans, and I didn’t think that was possible.
Chris (Blazer Fan)
Comment by Chris — June 14, 2006 @ 6:00 pm
I never really dislike the MAVS. I didn’t understand why the fans and the owner wanted to be known as Mother Fers For Life, but I had no problem. Until I came to this blog. Cuban is a whiney, manipulative little business cronie trying to pose as somebody “real” the fans can relate to. Some (not all) of the fans are rediculous, overly confident, give no credit where due, and as obnoxious as the owner. And Dirk…Hasselhoff. Enough said.I respent Avery Johnson and really admire Jason Terry’s talent. That said, I really wish it was San Antonio or even Houston in your place. Let them both re-coop, see what happens next year.
Comment by Criztal — June 14, 2006 @ 6:02 pm
Oh I didn’t mean I was disappointed in you Mark just the game.
Another great blog.
Go Mavs!
Comment by Gabriella — June 14, 2006 @ 6:04 pm
Mark the Mavs will roll all over the Heat Thursday. It is funny how Shaq shows up after a win and not a loss. It just go to show you what a class act Dirk is.
Comment by Jim — June 14, 2006 @ 6:06 pm
Mark the Mavs will roll all over the Heat Thursday. It is funny how Shaq shows up after a win and not a loss. It just go to show you what a class act Dirk is.
Comment by Jim — June 14, 2006 @ 6:07 pm
Criztal…
Leave the blog, seems like a solution to me. By the way, spell check works…..
That said, enough whining about the officials fellow Mavs fans. It’s unbecoming and getting a little old. Nellie isn’t here anymore and A.J. hates that. Accept the loss with some humility and move on to Game 4. A sweep would have been great but it’s not the end of the world.
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 14, 2006 @ 6:12 pm
damn last nightz game was stolen from da mavz, how da hell can u get a charge on shaq?? such BS!! im guessin da refz jus wanna stay down in south beach thru da weekend…
-farhan
Comment by Farhan C. — June 14, 2006 @ 6:12 pm
how come you people don’t complain about the officiating when the mavs win???
Comment by heatfan — June 14, 2006 @ 6:13 pm
Hey Mark,
I am a die hard fan, came to see you guys play in Phoenix from Seattle and I just wanted to give you the NEW lyrics for the Jerry Stackhouse theme song. It goes to the Commodores Brickhouse, just sub in my words and it works great!!! Best of luck in Miami tomorrow and take it home in 5!!!! Go MAV”S!!
Chorus
Ow, He’s Jerry Stack—House
He’s mighty, mighty just letting it all hang out
Ow, He’s Jerry Stack—House
That man is stacked and that’s a fact
Ain’t holding nothing back.
Ow, He’s Jerry Stack—House
Well the Mav’s are together everybody knows
This is how the story goes
He’s knows he’s got everything
That a team wants in a guard, yeah, yeah.
How can he lose with what he use
27-2.8-2.9, what a winning hand.
Chorus
The clothes he wears, his dominant ways
Make any teams wish for another day
He knows he’s great and how to please
Sure ‘nough to knock a strong team to their knees
Chorus
Shake it down, shake it down
Shake it down now (repeat 6x)
Comment by Tygerr — June 14, 2006 @ 6:16 pm
Hey Mavs Fans….stop hating. The officials suck in every game for every team. D Wade won that game . The Mavs did not lose it. However, if that boat really isnt yours Mark, I agree that the Miami officials are pretty bad at trying to market you.
Comment by Jimmy Stewart — June 14, 2006 @ 6:19 pm
Your blog was number one on Yahoo blog searches.
I was really upset after last night’s loss, then I realized that it would be completely unfair to the HEAT fans if we completely swept them. Let them have a game to enjoy. I know I would be utterly distraught if the MAVS had lost the home game I attended during the Western Conference Finals.
Comment by Roxana — June 14, 2006 @ 6:19 pm
People need to stop talking about how great a comeback the Heat made and talk about how terrible the officiating was. I mean I saw 5-6 bad calls made all in Miami’s favor, a coincidence???? I think not.
Comment by steve — June 14, 2006 @ 6:20 pm
Don’t worry about the officials Mark. The team knows it let one get away and won’t let it happen again. I’ll be at the AAC tomorrow in all my rowdy, proud and loud glory!
Comment by Katrina — June 14, 2006 @ 6:23 pm
Cuban, you are the absolute man. I want the Mavs to win soley because of your. Dirk and the gang are awesome, but you’re the best owner in pro sports. And I’m from New England.. We’ve got a guy named Bob Kraft who treats us well.. But you’re just a fan of the game who happens to be an owner. We need more owners like you who actually have a love for the game instead of a love for money.
Ever think of selling the Mavs and buying the Celtics? I know you want to.. Oh and I hope you do eventually buy a baseball franchise, Id love to see the faces of the ex Pirates owner when you have them in the World Series in 5 years. keep it up man!
Comment by Tim Taylor — June 14, 2006 @ 6:24 pm
maybe if you kept antoine walker youd have won the game.
Comment by Dennis — June 14, 2006 @ 6:32 pm
Heat Fan…
Because that would be complete idiocy. Just like you’re not on here today whining about the refs.
Jimmy Stewart…
Well said, although we did go to sleep in the last 6-1/2 minutes. But take nothing from DWade, he was in that proverbial zone…
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 14, 2006 @ 6:33 pm
Dennis…
Maybe if your Celts had kept him they could make the playoffs.
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 14, 2006 @ 6:34 pm
Yes NBA oficials are horrible at times but u got to live with it. Theres always bad calls. Looks like some people didnt want a Dallas sweep. More games = more money.
Comment by Manu — June 14, 2006 @ 6:36 pm
The only thing that can keep the Mavs from winning this series is the Mavs. The ability to learn from mistakes and put this disappointment behind them and move on is the measure of a champion and the measure of character. This is where Avery comes in. The key to game 4 is which coach does the best job in getting his team mentally prepared. If the Mavs dwell on what could have been ( like we fans have done all day) instead of taking care of business, they are done. I hope they get over game 3 better than I have. Still optimistic but concerned. This has the feeling of a change of MO, but I am usually too negative.
Comment by Dentonfan — June 14, 2006 @ 6:37 pm
Dwayne Wade fouled out…He clearly fouled Jason Terry mid court either way there is no excuse to have gone big against Miami the team needed to be small…coach Johnson there is no excuse to be up by over 10 points and lose, we are in the N.B.A. finals use your timeouts to prevent runs from Miami no sense to use them at the end when you are down. Nowitzki needs to take over and the team needs to know that DN is the go to guy. The Mav’s need to finish Miami’s comeback thoughts in this case once Miami is down by 10,12 or 13 points the Mav’s need to seek more…in essence kick them while they are down…Miami cannot play better than they did last night. Guys enough of offensive fouls, lazy passes, and the sweep cannot happen anymore time to move on. The first three qtr’s count but it’s the 4th quarter that separates winners from losers…It’s time to close out the Heat.
Comment by Jimmy — June 14, 2006 @ 6:38 pm
The Mavs have come a long way we DESERVE to play a team that gives us comp. Refs, conspiracy, flu or whatever it is will not change the outcome of the game. They get paid regardless. It’s heart. Imagine what it’s going to feel when we beat them bad calls and all. Especially if they play a good game. I didn’t wash my damn Harris shirt before the game. I am sorry for breaking my ritual I guarantee it’ll never happen again.
Comment by Tony — June 14, 2006 @ 6:39 pm
hey trey, ididot, maybe they didnt make the playoffs on purpose, now they have an already star studded team with pierce, gomes, green, sczerbiak, aj, perk and now theres also the 7th pick. Now your gonna say, if the team was so good, why didnt they make the playoffs, well its because all of those guys are in there first second or third years and needed just that one more year of experience, and from the way they played at the end of the year they are surely ready to turn it around and play next year.
Comment by Dennis — June 14, 2006 @ 6:40 pm
Mark,
Whaddup with the little general trying to run the clock out with 4 minutes to go and (if memory serves) a 9 point lead? you dont do that in hoops.
I compare the gameplan of trying to “drain the clock” with a lead last night to a football coach running on first, second, and third down at the start of the 2nd half with a 2 touchdown lead. you follow? you burn the clock down in hoops with a minute to go. not 4 mins. the last 4-5 minutes of game 3 was so damn frustrating to watch. Your boys ran the shot clock down to 2 seconds on every possession and were forced to toss up a crappy low % shot.
In game 2, you guys had a larger lead, and were pushing the ball harder as well, which helped you stave off any attempt at a comeback from the heat. So why didnt you do that last night?
This series should be 3-0, and its not cuz dirk missed his free throw. Its cuz the gameplan for the last half of the 4th quarter sucked.
Also, what was Avery thinking having dirk inbound the ball with a second to go? i couldnt believe that. At least use him as a decoy if you are going to try and toss up a alleyoop (which was also dumb as hell, but i know, if it worked it was brilliant–still, too risky). it kind of looked like you guys wanted to blow that game to make this series interesting.
Comment by TJ — June 14, 2006 @ 6:43 pm
Mark maybe you should have a sweet boat. Or even better, get a submarine. Why don’t you buy about 1,000 Honda Generators from me so I can buy a boat
Then I will buy a blender a bottle of Tequila and put up a different banner. Anyways, good luck, I would like to see Dirk get one, too bad Nash won’t be there. The only way to stop D Wade is to put Finley on him 
It always worked in their college days…
Comment by Honda Generators — June 14, 2006 @ 6:43 pm
To: Mr. Cuban
From: Whine and Cheese Club
Please feel free to come join our club. We have plenty of cheese and you seem to have plenty of the other ingredient.
Comment by Jack Chou — June 14, 2006 @ 6:45 pm
Mr. Cuban,
You should buy you a huge boat and use it. I’m sure you would enjoy it.
Comment by Vernon — June 14, 2006 @ 6:48 pm
Mr. Cuban,
You should buy you a huge boat and use it. I’m sure you would enjoy it.
Comment by Vernon — June 14, 2006 @ 6:49 pm
Okay about the officiating. Mavs fans have the right to point out we are 1-10 with Danny Crawford officiaitng. Thats just fact. The 4 seconds thing, I have no idea cuz I dont have TiVo. The truth is we played like shat for all but 6 minutes of the ENTIRE game. Heat fans do have something to cheer about, theyre not down 0-3. Id be pretty damn happy with that too. BUT they cant possibly believe that they won because theyre team is the betetr team. They beat us when we played like crap and in the 6 minutes we semi got together we had a 13 point lead. I give my props to D Wade for gettin off the Flu train and finally admitting he isnt sick anymore. He probably hasnt been sick since this series started but why tell the media you just had 2 horrendous games when you can blame it all on an illness and a weak immune system.
Comment by Jazz — June 14, 2006 @ 6:53 pm
The Mavs have come a long way we DESERVE to play a team that gives us comp. Refs, conspiracy, flu or whatever it is will not change the outcome of the game. They get paid regardless. It’s heart. Imagine what it’s going to feel when we beat them bad calls and all. Especially if they play a good game. Oh and one more thing, I didn’t wash my damn Harris shirt before the game. I am sorry for breaking my ritual I guarantee it’ll never happen again.
Comment by Tony — June 14, 2006 @ 6:55 pm
Wow, how can so many of the Miami fans have completely missed the joke here? Funny post.
Comment by ted — June 14, 2006 @ 6:59 pm
Mr. Cuban,
You are the greatest owner in the history of the NBA. Why may you ask? Because you are a fan. Analogous with terms like player’s-coach you are a fan’s-owner. How many times do you see the business first expression or lack of any expressions on the other owner’s faces when they watch their teams play. Watching you is like watching any other fan out there. You truly love your team and the game. You are not afraid to voice your criticisms of the league and you have the wallet and the balls to pay for it. I am a die hard Knicks Fan….please buy my team! Please!!!!!
You and the Mavs deserve to have your championship. Keep it interesting and thank you.
-JF
Comment by Jonathan Feuerstein — June 14, 2006 @ 7:02 pm
For Criztal-meth;
U have to be kidding? If u honestly believe that the Spurs and Suns will recoop by next year? U definitely have been in hitting the pipe to hard!
Mavs in 5′ve! Let’s not forget that the Mavs beat the Suns and Spurs at home. And will do the same to the Heat. Accept it and move on.
As for the officiating? It only seems worse when your team plays poorly. The Mavs lost the game 3 not the refs. They had the Heat against the ropes but didn’t deliver the knock-out punch! Be assured that this will not happen again.
Oh btw, your jealousy of MC is showing. If only other NBA franchises had the same type of owner who is committed to their team and fans. Teams would be more competative and you would have a real team to cheer for but for now you’ll have to settle for the Heat.
Anyway, when the Mavs come home to Dallas I’d like to read your comments (or excuses).
GO MAVS! MFFL!
Comment by bzp — June 14, 2006 @ 7:03 pm
Last night’s game did not come down to the officials, it came down to Dirk’s missed free throw. It came down to us not being able to match the Heats intensity in the last 6 minutes after going up by 14.
What does amaze me is why is there always something wrong with Wade. Why is there always a built in excuse (flu, knee, etc) who cares? He is a great player, but whats up with the excuse factory?
I knew better than to write the Heat off, but I still feel it is our series to lose. We saw a lopsided loss against Pheonix and responded by putting them away the following night. So Heat fans shouldnt get too excited about 1 win at home, so far all you have done is hold serve. This series doesnt really start until someone wins an away game.
Comment by Terance Emory — June 14, 2006 @ 7:03 pm
Mark, you and the guys need to keep up the pressure - you are the TRUE American spirit and you are always honest! Mavs in 6 - i’ll give Dwyane (did i spell it correctly?) one more, since he is one amazing guy, but Shaq is over!
Kazaam baby! ;-))
And I hope you consider throwing your considerable spirit and wealth behind some regime change in this COUNTRY once the finals are over.
Peace,
AP (Sulking Pistons fan - sadly, glad we are not playing you, would have been a tough one)
Comment by AP Style — June 14, 2006 @ 7:07 pm
I swear some people can’t read to save their lives.
Comment by Gabriella — June 14, 2006 @ 7:07 pm
Trey, I read because I am a HUGE sports fan, not a Cuban Fan. Your owner is the biggest whiner in the NBA and is one of the most disrespectful people on the planet.
Comment by Andrea — June 14, 2006 @ 7:09 pm
Mark,
You should be a very happy man right now. Your team is up 2-1. You knew Miami was going to come out blazing in the first half, yet the game was close. You guys came back and stunned the crowd in the 4th. In the final seconds, your 90% free throw shooter could have tied the game and sent it to OT.
You guys are sitting pretty. Either going up 3-1 or 3-2 with two games back in Dallas….tell me you don’t like your chances.
Comment by john — June 14, 2006 @ 7:10 pm
Ted: The other question you should be asking is, how come so many of the Dallas fans missed the same joke?
No kidding. Right now, somewhere, there’s a Mavs fan who’s thinking “Damn Danny Crawford! He’s out there busting helpless boat owners! Damn them all!”
Comment by Dan Flemming — June 14, 2006 @ 7:15 pm
the thing is miami played well at home and still barely won while the mavs havent really played their best yet. Good or bad depending on who you’re rooting for.
Comment by gian — June 14, 2006 @ 7:16 pm
Mark Cuban complaining and whining about the officials…is this anything new? It has been going on for years. In my opinion the calls have gone the Mav’s way so far this series with all the ticky-tack touch fouls. Not to mention the acting job by the Mav’s 7ft flopper. Dirk, you are a 7ft, be a man and stop flailing your arms and kicking your feet when someone breathes on you or like you have been blasted with a sledge-hammer..
I’ll give credit, the Mav’s are good; they have to be–they’re in the finals. But so far I have not seen anything spectacular that makes me worry. The only thing that worries me is when the Heat shoot themselves in the foot.
The Heat are beating themselves with the stupid mistakes and the missed open shots. But you can clearly see that when the Heat play like the “Heat” there is no stopping us; as evident in the sporadic quarters throughout the series. Once the Heat get it together…watch out!
Comment by Josh — June 14, 2006 @ 7:25 pm
Hello Mr Cuban You have nothing to worry about in about 4 days you will be hoisting your first Nba championship Trophy above your head, The heat cant run with your guys tell avery to run the floor with terry and tire the out of haslem shaq and wade trust me it will work, detroit should of beaten miami but they did not run the floor and terry is your guy so Run out the heat and you will be champions hope all is well
your fan,
John Downs
Comment by John Downs — June 14, 2006 @ 7:29 pm
Yeah, right. It’s always the officials fault. Quit whining. Your team choked away a big lead in the last six minutes. Couldn’t finish. Not exactly the characteristic of a champion. Suck it up and try act the part.
Comment by John Cox — June 14, 2006 @ 7:38 pm
No matter what city you go to, everyone is always after Cuban, and for what reason? Maybe cause he is not affraid to speak his mind when the “Refs” make bad calls or when he knows nothing got done when it should have. I feel Mark should be idolized by other owners, but no. These other owners want to sit back in their luxury suite and stay low profile. Mark wants to be a part of the game therefore he interacts with the team during time outs and all throughout the game. I don’t blame him one bit for pointing out mistakes the refs made to the NBA. Someone has to step up and Mark is not affraid to do that, and that is why everyone dislikes him because of it. We all should be so lucky that someone stands up for their team the way Mark Cuban does. I know I appreciate it. Do you?
Comment by J.D. — June 14, 2006 @ 7:49 pm
I love you as an owner. You care about your team and it shows, but wuit your whining. The Mavericks lost at the end, the Heat made better plays and scored. The refs had nothing to do with Dirk missing a free throw or Terry missing an open pullup or Wade making an open jump shot. Your teamw as outplayed down the stretch and thats all there is to it. Be a man, suck it up and have enough pride to admit it. Apparently now in the nba no team can win a game. Either the officials lose it for the other team or they beat themselves. It’s absurd, just be a man.
Comment by Geovani — June 14, 2006 @ 7:56 pm
Anyway you look at it the officials can and do decide games. I don’t think they do it purposely all the time, but more than anything there just in a bad position at the time of the call. I’m in favor of someone putting a little pressure on the referees and the league to do a better job. The heat played well down the stretch, but if the game was called absolutly perfect from tip-off until the final buzzer the mavs could have very well came out with the victory.
I dont think it’s more or less that Cuban is crying but more of the fact that he’s trying to make officiating better. Where’s the red flag like in the the NFL. Lets say each team gets 2 flags if they disagree with a call and they have a chance to dispute the call and get it overturned. I’m sure that would get rid of a lot of the critiscism over officiating.
Comment by Tim — June 14, 2006 @ 8:14 pm
The Miami Herald might not get all of their stories right, but at atleast the readers get some stuff right. Their is a poll on the Miami Herald website asking who will win the NBA finals. The MAVS are WINNING the poll. How embarrassing is that, to actually losing the poll in your own town paper? GO MAVS!
Comment by Selena McCall — June 14, 2006 @ 8:23 pm
The fact is, the NBA has major problems. David Stern is a miserable commisioner. His response is always to silence the critics of the officials. NEVER - not once - have they acknowledged a mistake. Never, ever have officials been held accountable. Until Stern proves to the fans that they want to improve officiating, the league will continue to be diminished.
The Heat were carried in that game last night by the officials. They scored and Dallas didn’t, but the calls swayed everything heavily. The push in the back by Shaquille was SO blatant. D Wade made at least two blatant fouls. The only way you can miss those things is if you have an agenda. Listen to the media about the Heat. There is an agenda. The Heat are not that good. They are so lucky to be here. They got the Pistons at their absolute lowest. The Pistons are a way better team. Dallas is a way better team. It takes an agenda to keep the Heat in this series.
The media has talked about how great Shaq is. Great players don’t sit on the bench at crunch time with a game that close.
Comment by Kip Schoenborn — June 14, 2006 @ 8:23 pm
Mark, you should sue the league. Good publicity and maybe something good will come of it…
Comment by Ian — June 14, 2006 @ 8:33 pm
Mark,
You’re pretty much the ultimate maverick. Whether it comes to business, ownership formalities, or just stupid society in general, you’ve always taken the bull by the horns and ripped its head off. Points well taken for the refs and the time clock errors…and well, a helluva lot more.
And for all you stupid Heat fans…get freakin’ real. So they have one game which they BARELY won and now everyone out in South Beach has delusions of grandeur. Oh, so now we have a series? Ya think? First of all, Miami didn’t win that game, Dallas lost it. Hey, I’m a Shaq fan…and I’m a D-Wade fan, but two guys from the Eastern Conference Cupcakes are not going to beat a team with such talent and depth, not over the long haul anyway. Considering the Heat bench really sucks, (it’s ok Miami, we know) Flash and Superman would have to carry the entire load themselves…THROUGH FOUR MORE GAMES! And that’s still the case even if “Antoinette” Walker can put aside his masonry skills and make a couple buckets, or maybe if Haslem could add one more “lucky corn row” in that nappy head of his, he’ll have the talent to hard foul another Mav and hurt his OTHER shoulder.
The only team that can beat Dallas…is Dallas. Expect them to come out punching tomorrow night and the time clock will be running correctly…to see how quickly it takes all the refugees in Miami-Dade to scamper back to their barrios and to Freedom Town, when the Heat go down in the Series 3 to 1.
Comment by Jeff — June 14, 2006 @ 8:48 pm
First, when you have that much dinero, you get to talk!!! Second, it was a combination of both the officials and the Heat. They made some offensive plays, and the officials handled the Mavs on some others. What is amazing is that the Mavs still should have won. As for the officials, I would like to see what they have in europe. Say an official in a big soccer game misses a big call that would have changed the game. They HAVE to face the media and answer questions after each game. Just like players and the coaches are fined if they skip the press conference (although with all the American complaining about the diving in soccer, they are men enough to face the press….Shaq you big baby!!!), so are the officials. And unlike players, officials need every paycheck. Finally, Andrea, lay off the sauce! You come off as an over-obsessed fan of a bad team that had a few too many last week, and never stopped drinking!
Comment by Broward — June 14, 2006 @ 8:50 pm
First, when you have that much dinero, you get to talk!!! Second, it was a combination of both the officials and the Heat. They made some offensive plays, and the officials handled the Mavs on some others. What is amazing is that the Mavs still should have won. As for the officials, I would like to see what they have in europe. Say an official in a big soccer game misses a big call that would have changed the game. They HAVE to face the media and answer questions after each game. Just like players and the coaches are fined if they skip the press conference (although with all the American complaining about the diving in soccer, they are men enough to face the press….Shaq you big baby!!!), so are the officials. And unlike players, officials need every paycheck. Finally, Andrea, lay off the sauce! You come off as an over-obsessed fan of a bad team that had a few too many last week, and never stopped drinking!
Comment by Broward — June 14, 2006 @ 8:51 pm
D-Wade would of had to commit murder before the refs would have given him his sixth foul.
Comment by Tim Yarborough — June 14, 2006 @ 9:13 pm
He tried to warn you Mark. (posted this in another thread by mistake)
http://www.smartmoniesclub.com
Comment by ClubMember — June 14, 2006 @ 9:22 pm
mav coach to blame for game 3 loss!!
with 10 minutes to go in the 4th, wade had 5 fouls!
as coach, you tell your players to take it to wade!
no excuse for not doing this.
wade scored 12 points in the final 6 minutes and broke up the final play of the game.
poor coaching when it counts, avery!
zak
Comment by zak zide — June 14, 2006 @ 9:24 pm
That Kraut (JK) simply choked…. but no bigee…. and The Mavs should ofcourse win the whole thing regardless of one missed free throw and/or the refs, 4 seconds etc……
Everyone should re-read the MOST intelligent, objective, & convincing remark -
entry # 77 by TJ…
I totally agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HERE IT IS AGAIN:
READ UP “Lil’ General” !!!
Posted Jun 14, 2006, 6:43 PM ET by TJ
Mark,
Whaddup with the little general trying to run the clock out with 4 minutes to go and (if memory serves) a 9 point lead? you dont do that in hoops.
I compare the gameplan of trying to “drain the clock” with a lead last night to a football coach running on first, second, and third down at the start of the 2nd half with a 2 touchdown lead. you follow? you burn the clock down in hoops with a minute to go. not 4 mins. the last 4-5 minutes of game 3 was so damn frustrating to watch. Your boys ran the shot clock down to 2 seconds on every possession and were forced to toss up a crappy low % shot.
In game 2, you guys had a larger lead, and were pushing the ball harder as well, which helped you stave off any attempt at a comeback from the heat. So why didnt you do that last night?
This series should be 3-0, and its not cuz dirk missed his free throw. Its cuz the gameplan for the last half of the 4th quarter sucked.
Also, what was Avery thinking having dirk inbound the ball with a second to go? i couldnt believe that. At least use him as a decoy if you are going to try and toss up a alleyoop (which was also dumb as hell, but i know, if it worked it was brilliant–still, too risky). it kind of looked like you guys wanted to blow that game to make this series interesting.
—
Anyways, DWADE is NO JORDAN, he finally had a decent F’ing game - big Fing whoop…
And, Come on Dirk, Geez dude, step up please…. Mavs in 6 !
GO MAVS!
HEIL DIRK!
Comment by Suzy Chapstick — June 14, 2006 @ 9:34 pm
Give credit where due…Wade is a BAD BOY! He showed up and showed out to lead his team to victory. The Heat won, but the Mavs also gave it to ‘em…
Let’s not get to where we blame Dirk’s miss at the foul line as the sole reason for the Mav’s loss. I do believe Avery talks about “trusting your teammates.” The Mavs did not show that in Miami! “Rebound and trust your Teammates.”
The Mavs have to pay attention. Wade had 5 fouls with 10:15 remaining in the game and was limping like he was run over by a car. Wait…he was by the Diesel! No excuses Dallas the plan should have been to penetrate and attack inside. The refs would have no choice(eventually)but to call him for his 6th! We wouldn’t even be discussing him having 42 points (15 in the 4th).
I’m like Cuban: a fan. The difference is he’s the owner, now I’m part of the media. So, to the haters, let him be that fan!! The General nor the players have NO COMPLAINT!
From an objective point of view, the Mavs need to review the plan they established to dethrone the defending Champs. They attacked and got to to foul line. Their aggression was noticed by the officials whether calls went Dallas’ way or not, which is why the games were so close.
Dallas Mavericks, game 4 is yours if you want it..set the tone at the start of the game.
The scary part… if Dallas repeats this plan, there are no 1 or 2 point wins in the Finals. It’s a sheer BLOWOUT. My prediction was Mavs in 6.
No time to celebrate now…2 more wins.
Comment by LaToya — June 14, 2006 @ 9:38 pm
Jef (#101) you nailed it. The only team that can beat the Mavs is… the Mavs. We lost the game last night by slowing back after a 13 point lead. Yeah DWade and Shaq are good, but with the depth they have, we saw the best the Heat can serve… and only lost by two.
Mark, tell Avery to not let up, drive the Heat in the ground, and let’s bring the title home.
Comment by Chris — June 14, 2006 @ 9:40 pm
As we all know, the Mavs are gonna come out on Friday and win another game by double digits. Go ahead and have your one close game Miami, the Mavs will end it in 5.
Comment by Alexi — June 14, 2006 @ 9:58 pm
Mark, you have brought the Mavericks to the pinnacle of the ultimate success in the NBA, because of your belief and commitment to THE TEAM. You’ve embodied it with Trust, Pride, Integrity, Commitment, Talent, and Community Spirit - sharing and caring. Who can beat that? You’ve brought the Mav’s into national light, and all can learn from what they demonstrate minute-by-minute on the floor as well as off. Congratulations and thank you for your leadership and drive!
Pops
Comment by Pops Fassett — June 14, 2006 @ 10:16 pm
How often do teams get swept in the later rounds of the NBA play-offs? Not often, and game 3 was a classic example why. The Mavs took the best shot from the Heat early and built a nice lead in the second half. However, once the home team started to make a run they got all the calls. Dwayne Wade would’ve fouled out if the game was in Dallas and situation were reversed. It wasn’t too absurd, but it was a couple calls here and there. Given how close the game was, the refs made the difference.
Comment by Dean — June 14, 2006 @ 10:25 pm
“oh oh oh…look at me, i’m dwayne wade and i have 5 fouls left with 10 minutes to go, so i get to trip or push anybody without getting another foul and no one wants me to foul out b/c i’m dwayne wade and when my team’s in the penalty, my boy udonis and co. will push up on dirk and anybody else all we want to deny him the ball and the officials will stop saying a word. b/c we’re miami. and we’re flashy and we were more “aggressive”. not our fault that the mavs players stumble when we push them blantantly. and now that my team escaped with a fake win, espn and anything affiliated with it covers their webpages with how great we are, even though dallas should’ve won the game, if called fairly. they love us and our beautiful women and our flashy lights and our superstar (former superstar) players, even though dallas is the better basketball team and played better than us in game 3.”
okay, we didn’t play well the last 6 min., but that doesn’t change the fact that the officials lead the heat to having an unfair advantage in the end. it was an unfair advantage. that’s it. the win shouldn’t count. we still sweep. in 5 games now instead of 4. that win doesn’t count. cheaters.
i’m sorry, but i’m still peeved. i saw the game. i saw it. it pissed me off.
Comment by vincent — June 14, 2006 @ 10:30 pm
Miami is just mad that they get all the bad cubans, and Dallas gets the good Cuban. Keep it up M. MFFL.
Comment by Beej — June 14, 2006 @ 10:32 pm
Mark Cuban,,,
Why isn’t DARRELL ARMSTRONG guarding D. WADE in this series. DA is your best perimeter defender and has the quicks to stay in front of Wade and crowd his space. This is the adjustment Avery needs to make. Just give it a chance. At least try it out in the 2nd quarter and if successful do it in crunch time as well.
Comment by Nicholas — June 14, 2006 @ 10:59 pm
Most of the time when a team loses after being up by that much that late in the game, it’s the coach. I love Avery, but I hold him responsible most for this loss. Double Wade when he gets that hot, make the other guys(including Shaq) beat you. Do something to force the ball out of his hands.
Comment by Greg — June 14, 2006 @ 11:12 pm
Nicholas,
I love DA too, but if you think he could defend Wade, you’re delusional…I’d rather see him put Josh Powell in for 2 minutes for no other reason than to put Wade in the first row. If they’re going to give Dwayne the “Jordan treatment”, we may as well get our money’s worth for each foul.
Comment by NewJack — June 14, 2006 @ 11:14 pm
Mark, I know people hate on you for reviewing the refs and sending in tape but overall it’s good for the leage but someone has to hold them accountable.
Let us know what you think about the clock.
http://sportsdedallas.blogspot.com
Comment by Sports De Dallas — June 14, 2006 @ 11:17 pm
Ok don’t reporters in this world have more to report on than the size diffrence of boats that may or may not be owned by the team owners? Seriously this is BASKETBALL, not a boat show? Whoops my bad for assuming they would report on the game. Also, Congrats to Wade for scoring 42, maybe if he had a team behind him they could win by more than 2 points. Another thing Hats Off to the Mavs for their defense. And most officials suck in my opinion and need to clean their glasses off to really see what is going on in the game or maybe they are just to busy celeb scouting. What’s more important a good reffed game or those celebs that are out there? Once again it is a sport after all. Probably wouldn’t be the same if we weren’t looking for celeberties.But overall I LOVE THE MAV!! NO fear in them losing they are a great team.
Comment by Liz — June 14, 2006 @ 11:20 pm
Dennis, holy crap. Why didn’t the Mavericks think of missing the playoffs on purpose. You are an entertaining guy. Ignorant and possibly brain dead, but entertaining nonetheless! True competitors, which you claim your Celtics are would never tank on purpose. Keep spewing idiocy.
Comment by Trey — June 14, 2006 @ 11:27 pm
Andrea…
I’m sure you could find your sports news elswhere. And btw, have you ever met Mark? Spent any time with him? Me either, that’s primarily why I can’t say whether he is disrespectful or not. Life is too short to worry so much about other peoples shortcomings as you perceive them. Get a hobby or something. Did you hear that Mark is considering giving away 1400 tickets to a finals game (that’s all that’s left after media, nba and season ticket holders). The man respects his fans.
Comment by Trey — June 14, 2006 @ 11:33 pm
Last night I was screaming so much, I almost lost my voice. Funniest thing ever is that most of the guys i know have come up to me with a reassuring pat on the back, “It’s okay, the Mavs are going to win!” LOL, guys are weird, i could be dying of a broken heart, and it’s whatever to them . .but the mavs loose and i get flowers and candy and “I’m Sorry” hallmark cards! LOL
We’ll get them next time. Beat the heat this summer Dallas!! GOOO MAAVS!
Comment by cad — June 14, 2006 @ 11:35 pm
Danny Crawford is a cancer. He’s brought in to make series closer. Case in point, the 2005 NBA Finals. He was an official in both Game 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals. He has something against the Pistons as he tends to call the dumbest fouls against them. He cost $15,000 for a silly flagrant on Rip Hamilton during Game 3 of the Pistons-Bucks series. I definitely would investigate Danny Crawford. If he’s reffing Game 4, the NBA is trying to prevent the Mavs from getting the championship which is an awful shame! Crawford is a punk with a 90s flattop, and someone needs to monitor him closely!
Comment by PistonsFan — June 14, 2006 @ 11:51 pm
Was it illegal for the boat to be out on the water? Unless it’s private water or they were docked at a private dock, they should keep the boat there all series. The NBA or officials at the American Airlines Arena don’t have any authority over someone not on their payroll.
As for the game, avery needs to preach to the team not to let up. Dallas let Miami back into the game because with 6 minutes left they stopped pushing the ball, there offense was walk the ball up, dribble around and shoot with 4 seconds left on the shotclock. Not gonna get it done running a halfcourt slow offense.
Comment by Kyle — June 15, 2006 @ 12:15 am
For all you Maverick retards who think that the Heat are getting all the calls…boo hoo hoo.
In 3 games the Heat have been tacked with 76 personal fouls and 3 techs with 8 players…..the Mavericks–72 fouls using 10 players; and this is with at least 10-15 hack-a-shaq’s/bear hugs. Or an obvious foul when you had no choice because Wade was going to dunk on 3 of your players. In these 10-15…maybe even 20 instances, you were purposely committing a foul.
so your 72 could be in the mid to high 50’s. So cut the BS about the fouls…and have your fans, and especially your owner, just be a MAN about it. You guys remind me of Rasheed
Comment by Josh — June 15, 2006 @ 12:24 am
Officials?? how about Dirk bricking the free throw to tie or blowing a 13 point lead….ohhh Cuban still love ya.
Comment by Anthony — June 15, 2006 @ 12:47 am
Trey, Does he have a problem that Shaq is a good father? Why does he keep taking stabs at him for knowing which cartoon his kids like the most?!?!? I wish some of you fans of the Mavs would take the basketball out of it and look at the person. 1400 ticket??? Good for him, instead, why doesn’t he SELL those tickets, donate the money to a basketball camp for kids who are less fortunate??? He wants to be made out to be the nice guy, give me a break! And, BTW, I think the Mavs DID get some bad calls, so again, don’t think I am a MAVS hater, I just hate your owner, therefore I will root for the Heat. : )
Comment by Andrea — June 15, 2006 @ 12:53 am
I’m from Dallas but here in Miami for work and the LOCAL NEWS came out on T.V. and talked about how they made Mark Cuban take his banner off his boat!!!! What idiots - Someone should fine them for reporting BOGUS stories.
Comment by Ryan Watkins — June 15, 2006 @ 12:56 am
Oh and P.S. TREY, yes, it is pretty sad when your coach, one of the nicest guys in the world (loved him when he played for the Spurs too) can’t stand the comments made by your lovely owner, and voices his opinions about it! Just makes me smile and very warm inside to know that someone WHO DOES KNOW MARK, doesn’t stand by him either, and he is AJ’s BOSS!!! hahaha
Comment by Andrea — June 15, 2006 @ 1:18 am
Andrea…
If you’ve followed the dialogue between Shaq and Cuban even remotely over the last, oh, 6 or 7 years you’d understand that those aren’t stabs. How can someone’s kids liking the wiggles be turned into a stab? Did Shaq feel like it was a stab? He said it was funny. In fact, he said he considers Mark Cuban “a friend”, and enjoys the banter. As for the charity part, Mark has been fined 1.5 million dollars over the past 2-1/2 years, of which, he matched dollar for dollar to various charities. Who has he disrespected?
Comment by trey allmon — June 15, 2006 @ 1:43 am
and BTW Andrea…
I am not sure why you point out to me that the Mavs got bad calls. If you read my posts on here since game 3 I have repeatedly asked our fans to stop whining about the officiating. I, like you, understand that yes, the refs suck, but they suck both ways. Chalk it up to the fact that they have one angle and we have 10 on replays. Easy for us to see things they may not have.
Comment by trey allmon — June 15, 2006 @ 1:49 am
This board is hot! I’m noticing a lot of Miami fans posting. It’s all good.
Game 3 is done and over with. Let’s move on. Very sure that the whaahs and boo-hoos would be coming from Heat fans if the game ended differently. And 4 sec is a long time. Just don’t make excuses for Wade for his hobbled knee. Blame Shaqira! He was the one flopping all over the place and ended up rolling on Wade. Not to mention a couple of push on the back of Dampier that were no calls. Shaq sure did his job. Hats off to Wade. Now let’s get on. Game 4 baby!
Comment by Texaspeklat — June 15, 2006 @ 1:50 am
One thing I haven’t seen anyone (well almost - I haven’t read every single response) write about was the look on the Miami Heat players when Dallas came back and put a 13-pt lead up in the 4th quarter. The Miami bench looked like a bunch of whipped guys with no answer.
That should say allot about just what the Heat think they can still do in this series.
They looked frustrated and about to be put away. Luckily they got everything they needed to squeak out a win.
Comment by Terry — June 15, 2006 @ 1:58 am
News Flash….
Horatio from Miami CSI is investigating the alleged boat the has the GO MAVS GO! banner.
Big Mavs fan and I love Dallas. Have to admit I love the city of Miami too…Joe’s Stone Crab, China Grill, Nemo’s, Delanos, Larios…. Might have to fly in for that the Game 5 celebration.
Comment by Texaspeklat — June 15, 2006 @ 2:03 am
I see a lot of comments on here about Dan Crawford, but the guy who made by far the most bad calls in this game was Jack Nies. Crawford made a couple, but Nies made over 10 clearly bad calls, and more of them went against the Heat.
It seems like the Maverick fans can’t tolerate an evenly (if incompetently) officiated game. Games 1 and 2 certainly weren’t officiated evenly, but my count for game 3 has 10 bad calls going against the Mavs, and 9 against the Heat. That certainly isn’t enough to claim it decided the game.
Just wait, you’ll get your favorite sons Bavetta and Salvatore again before the end…
Comment by JackNies — June 15, 2006 @ 2:27 am
I think miami is going to come back and beat dallas because u have dwayne wade off the flu and shaq hitting free throws Don’t worry mavericks fans my rockets will be back next year hopefully injury free and and will win th nba championship
Comment by Bay area Houston Rockets Fan — June 15, 2006 @ 2:41 am
uhh bzp? lol…You obviously can’t read very well. Not once did I bash Dallas as a team or try to make excuses for Miami. I’m not even a Miami fan. Shaq is old and on the downside. D Wade is a sissy model boy…And jealousy? Why would I want an ingenuine owner who uses his money and influence to over-power the game? I would not want to see that ugly mug every time I wanted to enjoy a real basketball game, thanks. Dirk is a Hasselhoff loving flopper, Dampier “Best in the West but gets spanked by Yao” isn’t worth much, Cuban is like the obnoxious rich kid that you end up feeling sorry for. With that said, overall Dallas is a very good team. Point. Period. Blank.
Comment by Criztal — June 15, 2006 @ 2:41 am
I agree with 139 about the Rockets. They will use T-Mac to do to Dirk what he did to Bradley last year. LMAO Priceless…
Comment by Criztal — June 15, 2006 @ 2:54 am
Damn them all!
Comment by Cameron P. — June 15, 2006 @ 3:56 am
Hey there Mark, Well im a die hard Spurs fan and at one point from your riverwalk comment i had somewhat of an annoying hate. I read your previous entry though and what you said made me realize that you said it simply to spark some fun which really changed the way i thought of you. I also used to think that you complained too much then i thought about it and i realize that me and you are a lot alike and i also agree that the officiating is wretched. While you tend to notice the mistakes on the refs part with the mavs i also see the mistakes made by refs with the Spurs and other teams that i watch, including this year’s finals.
Basically what im trying to say is i truly respect you at this point and its great what you did with the mavs organization. E-Mail me back if you get time.
P.S
Do you think you could try and get the fans to stop booing Michael Finley next year? i mean the guy did a hell of a job for your team for 8 years and i dont think its fair for him considering he was cut.
Thanks
Later
Comment by Trey — June 15, 2006 @ 4:50 am
I just want to say that your blog has won me over. Apparently, like a lot of other people. Keep doing your thing, bro!
Clyde
Comment by Clyde Smith — June 15, 2006 @ 6:55 am
Fight the Man, Mark!
http://farlane.wordpress.com/2006/06/15/nba-comix-secrets-of-the-nba-masters/
Comment by Andrew McFarlane — June 15, 2006 @ 7:22 am
Its funny how when a team plays excellent basketball and pulls out a win the credit always goes to the refs…there were blown calls equally on both sides…on both teams…so dont use that as an excuse. Remember, the Heat was the only team to ever score 17 points in a 60 second span in Detroit and almost pull out of a 27 point deficit to win the game…So Miami wins tonite, who are you going to blame? Stephen A Smith for picking the Heat in 6 and sticking to it? Or again the refs? Mavericks fans have no CLASS, and NO RESPECT, just like your cocky no good owner Mark Cuban…I just cant wait to read the comments after tonights game, and after the Heat win on Sunday again….Even if we dont win it in game 7, I just want to see all your stupid horrid comments.
Comment by oscar e cordova jr — June 15, 2006 @ 7:39 am
I believe that the heat had some bad calls against them in game 3 not the mavs. Anyways in sports you never let the refs dictate the outcome. Dallas was up 13 with 6 minutes left, There should be NO EXCUSES! And to u mavs fans that say that your team took the heats best punch and lost only by two, consider this. The mavs probably got their best game of the series by dirk and josh, terry and harris played their usual strong game and erika dampier picked up 14 “garbage” points (by this I mean the ball landed in his lap and he had an easy dunk) and the mavs still lost. The heat on the other hand were a one man team. Be careful not to wake up a sleeping giant (Shaq). You may mot like what you get.He is due for a huge game. If the heat can pull out game 4 I am sure MC will be crying about the officiating again.
Comment by sergio — June 15, 2006 @ 8:41 am
Miami barely won game 3…it took every ounce of energy to come back from what was a blowout game. Give D-Wade props for having the heart to make it happen…but come on folks…do you really think Miami will beat Dallas????
Dallas has been the better team all season, they proved it in games 1, 2, and 3. Miami just got some help from the refs at the AAA as we all expected.
Dallas will win tonight (blowout) and will close out on Miami’s home court on Sunday. As much as I would love to celebrate in Dallas, we can’t give the Heat another game.
Hey Mark, aren’t you glad you didn’t make a move for Shaq? Could you imagine owing a guy $80 million when he scores 5 points in a finals game. That’s one of those Isaiah Thomas deals… hahahaha!
Go MAVS!!
Comment by East Coast Jessie — June 15, 2006 @ 9:08 am
Miami barely won game 3…it took every ounce of energy to come back from what was a blowout game. Give D-Wade props for having the heart to make it happen…but come on folks…do you really think Miami will beat Dallas????
Dallas has been the better team all season, they proved it in games 1, 2, and 3. Miami just got some help from the refs at the AAA as we all expected.
Dallas will win tonight (blowout) and will close out on Miami’s home court on Sunday. As much as I would love to celebrate in Dallas, we can’t give the Heat another game.
Hey Mark, aren’t you glad you didn’t make a move for Shaq? Could you imagine owing a guy $80 million when he scores 5 points in a finals game. That’s one of those Isaiah Thomas deals… hahahaha!
Go MAVS!!
Comment by East Coast Jessie — June 15, 2006 @ 9:08 am
I know this is a Mavs site, but I do have to defend Wade, when I hear the media and others say that Shaq is taking his team to the finals. Last I knew he can not make free throws. Ohh so he made 2 in a row last night GREAT JOB. But Wade scored 42!! Is there something wrong with the picture of Shaq carrying his team to the finals. Oh I just figured it out. He litterally carried them to Dallas!!
And about the refs, I am a die hard Pistons fan always will be. If there is bad reffing in the NBA most of it is against Detroit. Truely I was hoping for a Pistons/Mavs series but Miami kicked our butts. We gave up so to speak! I won’t go there this isn’t the place for it!! Everyone has issues with refs no matter what you are playing. Mark, I think your Mavs are a great true all around TEAM. Not a single player team like many out there(not mentioning names). Great Job. Wish I could watch the game tonight, but I have to go to class!!Good Luck!
Comment by Liz — June 15, 2006 @ 9:21 am
well… officials in miami get things wrong at times… but you should be smart enough not to mess with them. my friend from webdate dot com believes so as well…
Comment by jessica903 — June 15, 2006 @ 9:27 am
Many props to D-Wade for carrying his team but Wade can’t do it himself. Dallas in 5.
Comment by East Coast Jessie — June 15, 2006 @ 9:46 am
Trey, I read because I am a HUGE sports fan, not a Cuban Fan. Your owner is the biggest whiner in the NBA and is one of the most disrespectful people on the planet.
Comment by Andrea — June 15, 2006 @ 9:58 am
are they reviewing how the officials screwed Jason Terry out of another 2 points by calling Van Horn on touching the ball…”watch the defense and maybe you would see the blatant goal tending.” But that wouldn’t be good tv. Have you noticed how on all reality tv they stick someone in there no one likes who you know is gonna stir up some controversy just because they like drama. I think that is what the NBA is doing with this BS officiating. And no…I dont think the bad calls even out over time for every team because Dallas never catches a break that would change the entire out come of the game. Here is the number for the local Express Optical so you can take care of your impaired vision: 305.371.2252. Ask for Dr. Kevorkian.
Comment by Jamey — June 15, 2006 @ 10:25 am
are they reviewing how the officials screwed Jason Terry out of another 2 points by calling Van Horn on touching the ball…”watch the defense and maybe you would see the blatant goal tending.” But that wouldn’t be good tv. Have you noticed how on all reality tv they stick someone in there no one likes who you know is gonna stir up some controversy just because they like drama. I think that is what the NBA is doing with this BS officiating. And no…I dont think the bad calls even out over time for every team because Dallas never catches a break that would change the entire out come of the game. Here is the number for the local Express Optical so you can take care of your impaired vision: 305.371.2252. Ask for Dr. Kevorkian.
Comment by Jamey — June 15, 2006 @ 10:25 am
Mark, I cannot believe you and your fans are complaining about the 4 seconds running off the clock. Its called home court advantage. Every team in every home arena almost every close game does that type of thing to either shorten the game or make it longer to help their tema win. I surely hope that you Mavs fans are not soo ignorant to not know that this is part of the game. It happens everywhere, yes even in Dallas, you should know Mark.
Comment by Matt — June 15, 2006 @ 10:43 am
Mark (and others) - I know the boat deal was on the last blog, but wanted to share an email I just sent to the Miami Herald author of the article and make sure it was seen here:
Ms. Marr: I am inquiring as to the validity of a portion of your 6/14/06 article in the Herald, which discusses the celebrities at Game 3.
I do not know who make the assumption that Mark Cuban owns Utopia II, as this is inaccurate. Furthermore, the harassment by the others in the water - as well as the helicopters, etc. - is totally unacceptable. If one chooses to support a team, that is THEIR choice, and not cause for the attention of the City Government. Is it so hard to believe that a Mavericks fan might want to support their team while at the NBA Finals in Miami?
A retraction - and an apology from Brad Morris - is necessary to restore credibility to anyone involved in this situation. The article - instead of covering celebrities - aims to stir up trouble where there should be none. This is a rivalry between two outstanding teams that have worked hard to get where they are - please let them play their game, and stay out of the politics.
I’ll post a reply if she has the *&^%$ to reply.
Comment by Jrbelle — June 15, 2006 @ 10:46 am
Game 4 stick Harris on Wade, he can get to him he did it in college he can do it as a pro…
Comment by Eric — June 15, 2006 @ 11:00 am
The news here in Miami keeps reporting that it’s your yacht. City officials are being interviewed over this ridiculousness. I suggest you get some TV time and tell the public that it is not your yacht! Sorry about our media, they suck, GO HEAT!
Comment by Victor the Heat Fan — June 15, 2006 @ 11:10 am
Mark, the whole 4 second runoff thing isn’t what pissed me off. What pissed me off was the fact that Wade fouled out when he collided with The Jet just as he was bringing the ball across mid-court.
I’m sick and tired of the officiating in the NBA and the level of inconsistincies. I’m fed up of the whole home court advtange BS, and by that I mean when the refs stop calling fouls against the home team in the last 2 minutes of a close game, yet they’re more than willing to blow the whistle on some BS ticky-tack foul. My best friend plays in the league and towards the end of the season he was telling me he got a survey from the NBA offices to rate the level of officiating and he said he just gave it to his coach to fill out since his coach hates the refs to no end.
Anyways, i wish your team the best of luck tonight and really hope you guys win it all. I find great pleasure in seeing Shaq mope around like a big sasquatch after a loss.
Comment by JP — June 15, 2006 @ 11:21 am
is it really true that the fountainhead gets mark cuban so excited when he reads it, that he has to put it down?
Comment by jeff k — June 15, 2006 @ 11:32 am
Dwayne Wade fouled out…He clearly fouled Jason Terry mid court either way there is no excuse to have gone big against Miami the team needed to be small…coach Johnson there is no excuse to be up by over 10 points and lose, we are in the N.B.A. finals use your timeouts to prevent runs from Miami no sense to use them at the end when you are down. Nowitzki needs to take over and the team needs to know that DN is the go to guy. The Mav’s need to finish Miami’s comeback thoughts in this case once Miami is down by 10,12 or 13 points the Mav’s need to seek more….in essence kick them while they are down….Miami cannot play better than they did last night. Guys enough of offensive fouls, lazy passes, and the sweep cannot happen anymore time to move on. The first three qtr’s count but it’s the 4th quarter that separates winners from losers….It’s time to close out the Heat.
Comment by Jimmy A — June 15, 2006 @ 11:37 am
Officials were a little shaky but, when blow a 13-point lead in the 4th quarter, you have no one to blame but yourself.
Comment by Ron Jumper — June 15, 2006 @ 11:37 am
I think there are a few things that the Heat fans need to realize.
1) There was nothing dominating or convincing about the Heat’s win on Tuesday. That alone does not make this a series. They narrowly escaped with a win on that game, and that’s not because of Wade, but rather the complacency of the Mavs and poor officiating.
2) A six minute offensive run is one thing, but holding out for another 3 games against a team like Dallas is a whole other ball game.
3) Wade is hurt and Shaq is old. Again, do you really think those two can hold off the Mavs by theselves for 3 more games? Not a chance. Especially when the Heat have no support from the bench.
4) Dallas is as tough as nails. You would have to be in order to close out the series on the road against two far more superior teams than Miami. As far as I’m concerned, those are the three best teams in the NBA hands down. (DAL,PHX,SA) Miami, with a little help from the officials, threw everything they had at the Mavs and still only won by a bucket. Domination? Convincing? Hardly.
Heat Fans: I too am a Shaq fan, especially in his old glory days. I also enjoy watching Wade play and since there is only one Jordan, Wade is just that..Wade…but really…how can you soar with the eagles when you’re walking around with a bunch of turkeys?
Mavs go up 3 to 1 tonight…means to an end my friends, means to an end…and the buck will stop on Commerce in downtown Big D.
Comment by Jeff — June 15, 2006 @ 11:38 am
The really bad call or no call was on the steal Haslem got. He hammered Dirk to get the ball then J.T. make a great defensive play and they call a bogus foul. But I’m not surprised David Stern would rather have each finger nail pulled out with pliers than see a sweep in the finals. More games more $$$!!! As a Mavs fan you can’t wait to see that win total roll to four now. But, when that happens it’s over. No more Mavs games for few months. Plus living in SA means all the Fox Sport Southwest coverage goes to the Spurs so I dont get to see nearly enough Mavs games. But watching this run to the finals has been absolutley AMAZING!!!
GO MAVS!!!
Comment by Jamey Haws — June 15, 2006 @ 11:47 am
No, Charles, I wasn’t talking about the Manu foul, I’m talking about Duncan being fouled in the last 5 seconds by at least 3 Mavs, and the refs not calling it. And if you want to get technical… the Spurs won 63.
Comment by Andrea — June 15, 2006 @ 11:54 am
Andrea,
Since someone else is also posting as “trey” and is a spurs fan, I’ve gone back to this name. However, my point here is that your repost of the fact you are a “huge sports fan” did not seem to answer my last two posts. Please look up around the 140 area…
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 15, 2006 @ 12:10 pm
Officials or not……Wade went nuts and snatched a pivotal game 3 from Dallas. It all boils down to who wants it more. Dallas became too over-confident down the stretch, plain and simple. Wade turned on the HEAT and scorched Dallas. What else can be said about game 3? Dallas has to keep playing ball as if they are down 3-2. Who is the better team? Dallas clearly has the advantage, but they have to play hard for the FULL 48 minutes…..down to the last second! And another thing, Wade’s knee problems are clearly going to be a factor in tonight’s game..this is an yet another opportunity for the Mavs to take advantage of. Can’t wait to see how it pans out!
Go MAVS!
Comment by Mike H. — June 15, 2006 @ 12:32 pm
LETS GO HEAT!!!!!
Comment by HeatFan — June 15, 2006 @ 12:47 pm
I saw the MAVS faces before game 3 and told everyone I knew that the MAVS would lose because they had no fire!!
Playtime is now officially OVER!!!!
The Heat have Wade and Shaq that can take over a game. The MAVS have at least 5 that can do it on any given night (Dirk, Stack, Jet, Josh and even little Devon). The gift the HEAT got in Game 3 will not happen in Game 4. Did you see Dirk”s face. He was embarassed!! He was HOT! All will rally around this!!!
MAVS by double digits in Game 5 for sure!!!
Comment by Willis — June 15, 2006 @ 1:00 pm
I meant game 4 above!!!! 5 too dammit!!!
Comment by Willis — June 15, 2006 @ 1:04 pm
Andrea, you know, I hate it when people bitch about fouls. So know I’m not bitching, just responding to your argument to Ron with a factual question. Did you watch game 5 of the Spurs Mavs series? Did you watch the last play? The one where Tony Parker had a fistful of Dirks jersey on the last shot to win the game and series. Same play, Duncan pushes Howard to the ground. Two blatant fouls, one play, series deciding. Did you happen to see both Parker and Duncan sheepishly look at Bavetta or Crawford after the play was over? So in you’re logic, did the Spurs owner “buy” those no calls? Quit bitching about fouls, which is what you’re on here deriding Mavs fans for, and go watch the World Cup or something. It’s pathetic. Are you related to Mike Holmgren?
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 15, 2006 @ 1:08 pm
That is it Dennis! NO MORE. I am gonna find you and f**k you in your ass, using a Paul Pierce jersey as a condom. All the while I will be singing the theme from “Dallas”. Right before I climax, I will donkey punch you.
GO MAVS!
Comment by Dickey in the Desert. — June 15, 2006 @ 1:09 pm
Damn Dickey! All the things I think but don’t say! That is freakin hilarious. How many people in Boston do you figure are using their Paul Pierce jersey as shit paper these days?
Or what is the percentage of people in Boston do you think that believe Dennis’ theory of “tanking” to get the 7th pick to add to that stellar line up of superstars? What an idiot that guy is. GO MAVS, F Dennis…
Comment by Trey Allmon — June 15, 2006 @ 1:18 pm
The Mavs will quieten down the Heat fans tonight. All this b.s. about the refs, Dwyane Wade’s flu-like symptoms and hurt knee, and all the other media-created accoutrements are just simple-minded sideshows. The real thing is tip-off time and what they do for 48 minutes on the clock. The Mavs should take the trophy home with them on the plane Sunday. Wade’s time is coming, but it won’t be this year.
Comment by tt — June 15, 2006 @ 1:24 pm
Again, as I have said before, I am not a Mav hater by any means, if you go back and read the blog entry “Questions” he talks about the real kind of questions the media should ask Shaq, which has nothing to do with basketball, and clearly is making fun of Shaq AND his kids. “Do people mistake them for older kids? WIll you admit in public that you whistle the Barney “I love you” song during a game?” Come on. Want to say something about someone singing songs while they play, lets not go there with Dirk! And like YOU said, the fans should stop bitching about the refs, my comment about them getting bad calls was my way of saying that SOME whinning was correct, not all of it. I was agreeing with you.
Also, I see noone has said anything about my comment on the reaction of AJ when your lovely owner has such nice things to say about San Antonio… oh, but you can’t, proof is in the interview!….. “When I got the chance to return volley the other night during an ESPN radio interview, I certainly and happily did. The Riverwalk river is nasty. I know it. Everyone who lives in San Antonio knows it. I said it. I just know that on crowded nights, everyone who walks that thing is afraid to death that some drunk is going to stumble by and knock them into the water. Its that nasty.”
And from someone who knows, if you ever go to San Antonio, the river is NOT muddy, take a guided boat ride, you can dip a clear glass in the “muddy, nasty” water, and it comes up crystal clear!
Comment by Andrea — June 15, 2006 @ 1:31 pm
The Mavs will quieten down the Heat fans tonight. All this b.s. about the refs, Dwyane Wade’s flu-like symptoms and hurt knee, and all the other media-created accoutrements are just simple-minded sideshows. The real thing is tip-off time and what they do for 48 minutes on the clock. The Mavs should take the trophy home with them on the plane Sunday. Wade’s time is coming, but it won’t be this year.
Comment by tt — June 15, 2006 @ 1:34 pm
Andrea, come on now. Crystal Clear? I was born and raised in TX. How many homeless pee in that converted sewage channel?? I have seen no less than a 100 over-indulged college kids puking into that thing. In addition, bodies have been found floating there before. Right? Right!
Drink up. Crystal clear.
Comment by Dickey in the Desert. — June 15, 2006 @ 1:43 pm
LETS GO MAVS!!!!!!!!! Prediction:
Dallas 102 Miami 91
Dirk: 28 points
Comment by J.D. — June 15, 2006 @ 1:50 pm
Dickey, have you ever seen the water in a cup?? They do clean it!!!
Comment by Andrea — June 15, 2006 @ 1:52 pm
LETS GET PUMPED PEOPLE!!!
FOCUS! NO MERCY!
SO F**KING DETERMINED!
48 MINUTES OF ONSLAUGHT!
Comment by Dickey in the Desert. — June 15, 2006 @ 2:00 pm
I TOTALY AGREE WITH YOU MR. CUBAN THESE DAMN OFFICIALS NEED SOME BIG COKE BOTTLE GLASSES. I DON’T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN’T SEE WHAT IS NOT EVEN 10 FEET AWAY FROM THEM. BUT IT’S OK I HAVE TWO PREDICTIONS BUT I WILL NOT SAY TI’LL WE WINS THIS. OH BECAUSE WE WILL !!!!!!!!!!!! GO MAVS GO MAVS GO MAVS!!!!!!! LET’S GO MAVS!!!!
Comment by ESMERALDA — June 15, 2006 @ 2:06 pm
Just visited San Antonio and I did take a riverboat tour. I thought it was great and I decided that I would go back to San Antonio for a longer vacation BUT Mark’s right about that water. I was worried that some drunk might knock me in so I didn’t get too close to the edge.
However, I’m not blaming the city of San Antonio for that. It’s my understanding that they do dredge the river throughout the year, cleaning it up. As long as they allow the river to be that accessible to drunk morons, there will be filth. People do not respect public or private property any more. The only way that the city of San Antonio would ever be able to keep that river clean is to concrete it in and that would be a shame.
Comment by Rebecca — June 15, 2006 @ 2:10 pm
the river in san antonio is so fucking filthy I wouldnt even urinate in it. even the people in san antonio are so filthy I wouldnt even urinate in their mouths.
Comment by Dennis — June 15, 2006 @ 2:12 pm
ALL THE MAVS DID WAS GIVE THE HEAT LIFE, OR BETTER SAID WADE TOOK IT FROM THEM… 2 points, 1/2 a point or a 20 point margin the LOSS is worth the same… both sides can complain of the officiating equally, so it all evens out at the end… Dallas has three stud players, Miami has 2 and most of you all consider 1 stud (wade).. and yet Miami played your mavs tough in Game 1 and won game 3 and in THE most dramatic fashion in a long time… lets just hope that DIRK missed Free throw is not gonna HAUNT you all for a long time… GOODLUCK mavs…. & Go HEAT..
Comment by Carlos — June 15, 2006 @ 2:28 pm
You Maverick fans are comical. What about that Phantom elbow charge that Shaq was called for on Nowitzki? Doesn’t a player need room to come down and make a move? Shaq did neither and was immediately called for a foul. Give me a break about the officials.
At least, Hubie is rooting for you all.
Comment by L Johnson — June 15, 2006 @ 2:41 pm
You guys got a lot nerve to hammer the officals. You would’nt even be in the Finals if the officails had’nt bailed you out on numerous occasions, most notably Nowitzkis 3pt play in game 7 agains San Anton
Comment by John l — June 15, 2006 @ 2:59 pm
Poor Mark, I almost feel sorry for you.
GO HEAT!
Comment by Tom Chang — June 15, 2006 @ 3:03 pm
Hey guys…the yacht thing is getting ridiculous. As a Miami resident, I can tell you with 100% certainty…the local media is biased, scandalous, and at times irresponsible. I apolo