By Katrina King
Images by Channing Jemerson
Okay...I'm listening to Newy Scruggs show on 105.7 the Fan, and it is of his opinion that the Mavericks choked last night. Now I watched that game and I wouldn't say they choked, I'll say the referees had a subliminal mission. For example, in the first quarter, Chandler (Tyson) received 3 fouls, the team had 5 turn overs in the first quarter! Five turnovers in the first quarter!! Come on, refs!!
Chandler had a bad night got in foul trouble early - frustrating...Brendan Haywood could not knocked down free throws. Needs to stay after practice with coach Bowen to practice more...better yet coach need not be with Haywood to practice free throws. Kidd three pointers were hitting the rim, not the net. NO or not enough fierce activity on the offensive boards! NONE. Oh my Gosh, Mavs!!
Blazers, Wesley Matthews jump of the Mavs early setting an early message that he was on fire and focus. Matthews hit four 3's in a row. Portland crowd was CRAZY. Matthews scored early and didn't stopped. Even, Dirk missed three free throws, (13 of 23). not good. Swish hardly ever misses his free throws.
Mavs hung there the entire game. Clearly, this was Portland night.. Brandon Roy redeemed himself during the game. Still dealing with repercussions of wobbly knees. Roy with his emotional frustrations played well and didn't let his team down. Some sports analyst called Roy a cry baby for not getting playing time, apologized for his outburst. But it was understood, he was just frustrated. Coach McMillian was pleased with Brendan Roy's performance help lead the trail blazers to their win.
Mavs lead series 2-1. Game 3 Saturday evening 4:00pm start.
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