Mavericks (33-15) at Celtics (37-11) 2/4

[Eja117]

This is Donny Marshall's big moment. When he tries to explain why they lost.  

I don't hate Donny Marshall.

But I can't live with him too much longer.  They need to do a very very very extensive talent search.

[celticinorlando]

boston has a tough stretch right now...while miami doesn't. i fully expect the game vs the heat on 2/13 to be for 1st in the east

[NoraG1]

I'll take solace in knowing Dallas is not going to make it to the finals. I don't think they can beat Lakers or Spurs to get there.

For whatever reason they give the C's trouble

[slamtheking]

I'll take solace in knowing Dallas is not going to make it to the finals. I don't think they can beat Lakers or Spurs to get there.

I wouldn't dismiss them.  they've got a lot of talent.  There's been plenty of times the underdog wins a series and those are about the only 2 teams out west where Dallas would be the underdog.

[celticinorlando]

boston matches up best with the lakers

[NoraG1]

I'll take solace in knowing Dallas is not going to make it to the finals. I don't think they can beat Lakers or Spurs to get there.

I wouldn't dismiss them.  they've got a lot of talent.  There's been plenty of times the underdog wins a series and those are about the only 2 teams out west where Dallas would be the underdog.

Ususally the underdog does not win.

[celticinorlando]

i don't like blowing leads at home. they had this game in the bag and stopped running good offense and settled for long jumpers

[JerseyKid.]

My one worry Sunday is if they don't have shaq for like 15 minutes to beat up Dwight

they should not lose to orlando without brandon bass. magic will play small quite a bit sunday

Which means they are going to have 35 3pt attempts. Orlando p---es me off with how bad they actually are,if dwight isnt doing a lay up ... someone is shooting a 3.

[celticinorlando]

they really need to win the next 3 games.

[celticinorlando]

march looks to be a good month on the schedule....and getting JO and west back will help

[Eja117]

Why can't Danny tell us the truth and just say "Jermaine O'Neal was killed last week by Somali pirates. God rest his soul. We're done"    

[slamtheking]

I'll take solace in knowing Dallas is not going to make it to the finals. I don't think they can beat Lakers or Spurs to get there.

I wouldn't dismiss them.  they've got a lot of talent.  There's been plenty of times the underdog wins a series and those are about the only 2 teams out west where Dallas would be the underdog.

Ususally the underdog does not win.

agreed -- usually they don't.  but they can and sometimes do.  Dallas is not that much of an underdog to either the Lakers or Spurs so they're fully capable of getting to the finals (which is the point I'm trying to make --> not that they are a lock to get there).

[slamtheking]

well, looks like they finally bit the bullet on JO's knee and he's been scoped.  6-8 weeks will get him back for the playoffs.  (at least there's that much to hope for if anything)

[celticinorlando]

hoping the Cs come out with fire on sunday after giving this game to the mavs

[Eja117]

Time to go to bed.  I think. Good night