gpikeMavs aim to tie series up in the NBA Finals
June 2nd 2011 03:29
The Miami Heat showed Dallas something they have yet to see in game one of the NBA Finals, and that is a team that plays defense. Miami beat Dallas, 92-84 in game one of the Finals, behind a great game by their big three. The Heat bench outplayed Dallas's version which has been critically acclaimed behind their performances in the playoffs. Now we head back to the hardwood for game two and a chance for Dirk and company to redeem themselves.
Dallas scored only 34 points in the first and third quarters combined. Neither team got off to a good start as the Mavericks were still up by one as the first quarter ended. But the third quarter paved Miami's path to the win. Miami's run began as Dallas grabbed a 51-43 lead after scoring the first seven points of the third. Four quick points by Dwayne Wade cut the lead in half and the rest was history. After Lebron James drained a three-pointer, Miami was suddenly in the lead at 60-59 and Dallas lost their chance at the game. You could see the tide was turning in favor of the Heat as they took a four-point lead into the fourth.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points in the game. Re-read that number. He scored probably the quietest 27 points in a game you will ever see. Nowitzki canned his normal 12 free-throws and was 8-19 from the field. Shawn Marion was the only other bright spot for the Mavs in scoring 16 points. Tyson Chandler was nonexistant in only getting four rebounds. Jason Kidd very slow. Jason Terry cold from the field. The list goes on and on. Miami's defense really set the tone in game one in shutting down the Mav's heavy hitters.
Miami shot 38.8% from the field in a game which saw their big three net 65 of the team's points. James scored 24 points, and Wade added 22 points on 9-19 shooting. Miami didn't need a center with Chandler not putting up much of a fight and Bosh dominating the middle. Three key performances from reserves aided the battle with Mario Chalmers, Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem. One other key statistic which went solidly in Miami's favor, the rebounding battle. Miami outrebounded the Mavericks, 46-36 with Wade getting 10 of these. James and Bosh added nine more apiece.
The Heat were quicker to each loose ball in game one. Dallas needs star Nowitzki to pack more of a punch in game two even with a ligament injury on his left hand. Terry and fellow bench mates for Dallas will get going in game two as the Mavericks once again make things happen. Game two will be tough to win, but I believe Dallas steals it.
Dallas scored only 34 points in the first and third quarters combined. Neither team got off to a good start as the Mavericks were still up by one as the first quarter ended. But the third quarter paved Miami's path to the win. Miami's run began as Dallas grabbed a 51-43 lead after scoring the first seven points of the third. Four quick points by Dwayne Wade cut the lead in half and the rest was history. After Lebron James drained a three-pointer, Miami was suddenly in the lead at 60-59 and Dallas lost their chance at the game. You could see the tide was turning in favor of the Heat as they took a four-point lead into the fourth.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points in the game. Re-read that number. He scored probably the quietest 27 points in a game you will ever see. Nowitzki canned his normal 12 free-throws and was 8-19 from the field. Shawn Marion was the only other bright spot for the Mavs in scoring 16 points. Tyson Chandler was nonexistant in only getting four rebounds. Jason Kidd very slow. Jason Terry cold from the field. The list goes on and on. Miami's defense really set the tone in game one in shutting down the Mav's heavy hitters.
Miami shot 38.8% from the field in a game which saw their big three net 65 of the team's points. James scored 24 points, and Wade added 22 points on 9-19 shooting. Miami didn't need a center with Chandler not putting up much of a fight and Bosh dominating the middle. Three key performances from reserves aided the battle with Mario Chalmers, Mike Miller and Udonis Haslem. One other key statistic which went solidly in Miami's favor, the rebounding battle. Miami outrebounded the Mavericks, 46-36 with Wade getting 10 of these. James and Bosh added nine more apiece.
The Heat were quicker to each loose ball in game one. Dallas needs star Nowitzki to pack more of a punch in game two even with a ligament injury on his left hand. Terry and fellow bench mates for Dallas will get going in game two as the Mavericks once again make things happen. Game two will be tough to win, but I believe Dallas steals it.
Dirk will step up in game two. Can Dallas tie the series up at one game?
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