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NBA, Playoff Blogger Faceoff / May 11, 2009 / 9:30 pm

Talk Smack: Nuggets vs. Mavs Game 4

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After Melo’s jumper to wrap up Game 3 for the Nuggets, a Denver sweep seems predestined. The Dallas faithful still believe in Dirk, J-Kidd and Co. though. Talk about Game 4 here with the Dime Crew as it happens …

Tags: carmelo anthony, Chauncey Billups, Dallas Mavericks, denver nuggets, dirk nowitzki, Jason Kidd, NBA Playoffs

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98 Responses to “Talk Smack: Nuggets vs. Mavs Game 4”

May 11th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

uneeda says:

The entire state of texas smells like defeat… I mean, bull sh//
May 11th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

Hawks Fan says:

These pretzels are making me FIRSTy.
May 11th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Christian Grant-Fields says:

This should be a goodie. We got Mark Cuban callin’ people punks and pushing camera men and Josh Howard ready to fight refs…owwwwww!!!!!!

-cgf
May 11th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

jksonics says:

purely because mark cuban acted like a bitch i want the nuggets to win.

hey dallas (looking at dirk, ok terry is ok), nail some clutch shots and you wont have to resort to fouling to try win.

go sonics
May 11th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

Austin Burton says:

Number of K-Mart dunk/glares: Hopefully 50.
May 11th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

Patrick Cassidy says:

I feel like K-Mart lives for this stuff. Gets to glare on National TV and knows that everyone is watching what he does.
May 11th, 2009 at 9:55 pm

Andrew Katz says:

Game 3 was Dirk’s toughest loss of his entire career? Wow. None of the Finals games when Dwyane Wade turned into John McClane were tougher?
May 11th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

Austin Burton says:

I’d like the Nuggets a lot more if they wore the dark blue unis more often. They don’t even look tough right now.
May 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

Aron Phillips says:

So excited! My buddy ordered me a Birdman t-shirt today!
May 11th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

calvin brodus says:

lot of talk on local denver radio about the long rest being a possible liability if they win tonight. nuggs could have a week vacay if they close. the nuggs are rollin, 7 days off is waaaaay too long for my comfort. cavs are looking at the same possibility.

plus I got game five tix. its probably bad mojo to root against my team, but a home close out would be sweet.
May 11th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

Austin Burton says:

I noticed how on Dallas’ first possession, Kidd got the tip and threw it to Dirk right away, got it back and then brought the ball across midcourt. Chauncey just did the same thing with Carmelo. Is that an old point guard’s thing, to get your top scorer used to the feel of the ball right away?
May 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm

POPPI GEE says:

Everytime Carmelo hits a three it’s gotta bring back memories. Can we just classify this Denver and Dallas as a rivalry now.

Waiting on this game to get physical.

Funny banter between Chuck, Kenny and Macy during their lil segment.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:01 pm

Patrick Cassidy says:

@Austin -

How great would this goon Denver squad be in those old Alex English-era Nuggets unis?
May 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

Andrew Katz says:

I think Kidd just kissed a lay-up in off the glass and then the camera panned to George Karl picked a piece of food off of the scorers table.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

POPPI GEE says:

Ohhhh jus a nassy nassy nassy DUNK!
May 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

tangman says:

huge dunk!!!!!
May 11th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

Aron Phillips says:

Poll question: Over/under on Nuggets tattoos. The line is set at 85.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

uneeda says:

poppi gee… Mavs would have to demonstrate SOME qualities before there could be a rivalry… whining doesn’t count
May 11th, 2009 at 10:07 pm

Christian Grant-Fields says:

Antoine Wright is in for a looooong night. LOL
May 11th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

Austin Burton says:

@Pat — Those unis were the best. I wonder if the kids in the office even know who Alex English is.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

Christian Grant-Fields says:

Where is Birdman?? They said he went to the lockeroom…HE HAS THE RUNS!!!
May 11th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

Andrew Katz says:

Chauncey has that look in his eyes - like he wants to f-ing step on the Mavs throats right now.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

POPPI GEE says:

uneeda I have to agree with that. Still if they can win tonight and show they ain’t scared then it might be something. They really got to step up and bully the bullies.

This lookin like a hood squad vs. a prep team..cept for J-Ho lol.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

Austin Burton says:

Franklin High School’s own Jason Terry is in the ballgame. Get buckets, Jet.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

calvin brodus says:

@ak

karl keeps a bowl of cough drops and he chomps on them through the game. he loves ‘em.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm

Patrick Cassidy says:

@ Austin,

Pretty sure AP, Katz and CGF wouldn’t know Alex English if he showed up at NRF and started shooting their faces off.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

Austin Burton says:

@Calvin — Are you serious about the cough drops? That’s just weird.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

Christian Grant-Fields says:

@Pat Cassidy,
Alex English is my cousin. He’s my cousin Pookie’s dad

-cgf
May 11th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

Austin Burton says:

Chauncey has crept into my Fave Five during these playoffs.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:15 pm

Christian Grant-Fields says:

Applebees 2 for $20!?!? Oooow!
May 11th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

Austin Burton says:

Josh Howard admitted he’s playing at less than 70 percent. Well, good thing the Mavs have former Top-20 picks Antoine Wright and Gerald Green, plus Jerry Stackhouse.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:19 pm

Christian Grant-Fields says:

Josh Howard is playin’ like Ron Howard….
May 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

POPPI GEE says:

See man this why I didn’t even want Dallas in the playoffs!

Man I wish the Suns had done better. I promise this would have been a way better series with the Suns playing.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

Austin Burton says:

George Karl should only talk in Daniel Plainview’s voice for the rest of the night. “DRAAAAAAAAINNNNNAGE!!”
May 11th, 2009 at 10:22 pm

Patrick Cassidy says:

NICE - Kenyon smacks Brandon Bass and then stares him down while simultaneously glaring/smirking.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:27 pm

calvin brodus says:

@ab

gods truth, the big guy goes through a bowl of lozenges a game. loves ‘em.

I read an article that said karl punched pete marovich in a game and then pulled off some dudes toupee in the following fight that broke out.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

Austin Burton says:

Does Melo get suspended for that slap attempt?
May 11th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

POPPI GEE says:

See that is what I am talking about. Barera trying to hold Melo. FOR WHAT? Jason Terry pointing instead of stepping sayin I’ll bust that A##.

They gotta go at Denver! Denver is straight punkin these dudes.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:32 pm

POPPI GEE says:

Attempt no. See you got to frustrate them and make them mad and get Denver out of wack. None of them dudes think long term really, cept Chauncy prolly, you just have to get under their skin.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

Austin Burton says:

Antoine Wright’s eyes are bleeding.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:36 pm

Patrick Cassidy says:

@Poppi Gee -

You are 100% right. There isn’t one guy on the Mavs’ roster that the Nuggets would think twice about before giving a shove/hard foul/etc. No fear of or respect for them whatsoever.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

Austin Burton says:

Dallas should sign Nate Robinson this summer and give him Barea’s minutes (plus some). He’s tougher than anyone they have.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

POPPI GEE says:

LOL AB can you imagine if the Nuggest had Nate, aww man straight wild’n out!

How long ya think Chauncy gonna stay in the game. As smart as he is and stable I could see dude in the game for bout 3 to 4 more years doing well.
May 11th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

Austin Burton says:

How old is Kidd? How old was GP when he retired? Chauncey can at least play that long. He’s a beast when it comes to keeping in shape and working out in the offseason, and his game doesn’t rely on speed/quickness, i.e. Parker, Rose, Monta, etc.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:05 pm

POPPI GEE says:

Meanwhile on pros vs. joes you got Robert Horry, Antoine Walker and Zo!

LOL I don’t even know what to say for Toine lol.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:07 pm

Austin Burton says:

That’s not even fair: Zo just stopped playing and is still jacked. My favorite NBA guy on Pros v Joes was X-Man. He could barely move.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

POPPI GEE says:

On Pros vs. Joes you can just tell it ain’t nothing but a chump change money check for Strahan as host lol.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:13 pm

POPPI GEE says:

Aww man that UFC 2009 game looks like that is going to be a buy. I got the last one and had females tappin dudes out lol.

….Man I wish the Suns would have made it.

Ain’t nobody on Denver really going at Shaq.
Kevin Barnes is a fake thug who fit right in the fray.
J. Rich got hood in him most def.

It would have been a real series.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:15 pm

yeah right says:

man they are handing out flagrants left and right this league is so pathetic. almost as pathetic as the dallas defense and rebounding.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:17 pm

Austin Burton says:

@GEE — That UFC game does look dope.

I haven’t seen Pros v Joes in a minute. Wasn’t Joe Rogan hosting it before? Or some Joe Rogan-type dude?
May 11th, 2009 at 11:20 pm

sdksk says:

OMG ITS LIKE DALLAS WANTS TO LOSE, EVERYTIME THEY GET CLOSE THEY FUCK IT UP
May 11th, 2009 at 11:23 pm

POPPI GEE says:

Yea it was some funny Joe Rogan type dude. Zo just choked that dude lol!

I promise this is a perfect show for Toine. They got the beat the buzzer challenge and you KNOW he is living it up beating anyone he can these days!

@AB TV is crazy tonight, WWE Wrestling, NBA playoffs, Pros vs. Joes and Rock of Love Charm School with Ricki Lake on it. Wild TV night lol.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:27 pm

POPPI GEE says:

Aww they got the dude that beat LeBron in Horse on the show as a Joe.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

yeah right says:

Damn how about Dirk carrying Dallas offensively in this series? Goes a lot more to the post than in the regular season, nice to see him going the anti-Sheed route.
Did you guys see this chart in the first half where they showed the starter with the most points next to Dirk in the first three games? 15, 10 and 14 points or so … you don’t win too many games with that.
May 11th, 2009 at 11:46 pm

POPPI GEE says:

I oft say everyone leader ain’t meant to lead. Some dudes who are in leadership positions would do so much better if they were a support guy.

I think Dirk might fall into that roll. Imagine Dirk with a Kobe or LeBron or even a Wade.

You know since you brought up Sheed, perhaps Detroit really should have tried to get Dirk (cause at least he cares and tries) and kept Chauncy!
May 11th, 2009 at 11:57 pm

Sheedfan87 says:

Shaping up to be a pretty good finish…Melo looks like he’s on a mission tonight though.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:00 am

Sheedfan87 says:

@ Austin…
If Denver and L.A. meet in the conference finals, do you think the Lakers would match Ariza up with Melo or let Kobe guard him a lot?
May 12th, 2009 at 12:00 am

yeah right says:

I like that idea Poppi .. my problem with Dirk as a leader is not his alledged ‘non-clutchness’ which is 80% BS imo, but that when his jumper is off, he just doesn’t go to the basket often enough. But it’s better in the playoffs.

But think Dallas with a healthy Howard and some kind of interior presence .. Dampier and Hollins are a joke. Just give me Camby or so and I like their chances.

Oh yeah and props to Melo, he’s the shit today.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:04 am

POPPI GEE says:

Is Melo droppin 40 somethin tonight?

Seems like its going to be a close one in which Dallas may never get the lead.

Can’t wait for that movie called “The Hangover”. Got Mike Tyson in that joint lol!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:05 am

Melo2TDot says:

Melos doin dirt.
but has anthony carter hit ONE jumpshot this post season?
May 12th, 2009 at 12:07 am

Christian Grant-Fields says:

….thats answers your question. lol
May 12th, 2009 at 12:07 am

yeah right says:

There you go Anthony Carter
May 12th, 2009 at 12:08 am

POPPI GEE says:

Wow refs can’t come through on techs in the 4th like that?!?!?

Dang Damp is lookin old. Like somebody Uncle lol! He gonna be next on Pros vs. Joes LOL!

yeah right I agree he goes to that fade away to much and should drive in more late.

JJ Barera (however ya spell it) reminds me of a white Aaron Brooks.

DAMP IS LOOKIN OOOOOOLLLD! LOL!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:16 am

yeah right says:

Talking about Anthony Carter, or Big Baby for that matter .. aren’t these dudes just a little bit out of shape? Always remind me of these chubby women tennis players lol
May 12th, 2009 at 12:16 am

POPPI GEE says:

Bass should really be mad at his squad ain’t nobody trying to rebound cept him!

I mean seriously WHERE IS everyone else?

Unless Dallas gets some calls it’s a wrap. Denver wants it more.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:16 am

sdksk says:

its jj barea
May 12th, 2009 at 12:18 am

POPPI GEE says:

Oooohh Kidd just crossed Chauncy up somethin nice! Woooooweeee!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:19 am

yeah right says:

FUCK JR SMITH
May 12th, 2009 at 12:21 am

sdksk says:

wtf is up with all the technicals, it is out of control
May 12th, 2009 at 12:21 am

POPPI GEE says:

The look on Chauncy’s face was pricless. Like “Look at this clown muthaf*cka” LOL!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:21 am

Melo2TDot says:

JR is bailing us out
May 12th, 2009 at 12:22 am

yeah right says:

How was that a foul by Wright?
May 12th, 2009 at 12:25 am

yeah right says:

K-Mart is kind of unimpressive today
May 12th, 2009 at 12:25 am

POPPI GEE says:

Honestly aside from over-acting I can’t see how that was a foul on Wright?

J.R. Smith is doing work!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:27 am

Sheedfan87 says:

refs need to relax with all these whistles and let the players decide if this series continues
May 12th, 2009 at 12:27 am

POPPI GEE says:

Nice D by Kidd lol.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:29 am

POPPI GEE says:

Drive Dirk Drive!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:30 am

yeah right says:

Howard can barely walk, why doesn’t Denver to his man every time?
May 12th, 2009 at 12:32 am

sdksk says:

damnn this is a great game, im jumping up and down im exhausted just watching it… i hope josh howard doesnt turn into the next grant hill.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:33 am

POPPI GEE says:

Hope that UFC game has Rampage Jackson in it.

Ref calls going to be real interesting during this last 2:43.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:34 am

POPPI GEE says:

Anyone else heard that the 76ers coach quit?
May 12th, 2009 at 12:34 am

yeah right says:

Just had a look at the boxscore, check Dampier’s line:
0 pts, 0/1 FGs, 4 REB, 5 TO, 6 PF in 23 minutes. He must be the worst starting center in the league.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:38 am

yeah right says:

I was in this basketball camp in Germany to which Dirk had been like 8 years before, and they were still talking about his free throw shooting, he hit 73 in a row apparently when he was 14 and just started playing ball
May 12th, 2009 at 12:38 am

Hawks Fan says:

I was looking over Section 90 of the Restatement earlier trying to figure out if the Mavs might have a reliance — ie promissory estoppel — claim against the NBA because of what happened the other night. Any thoughts?
May 12th, 2009 at 12:39 am

POPPI GEE says:

Wow that is ill. 73 at that age. Now they got to manage these last seconds right!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:41 am

yeah right says:

Ok that’s how it’s going to work out. Dirk missing a turnaround fadeaway, Chauncey or JR sticking a three.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:41 am

sdksk says:

are u serious, u call that anthony foul but u dont call the last foul on the last game! wtf is that, it seems that all the calls are going to the nuggets
May 12th, 2009 at 12:43 am

sdksk says:

my bad the refs just shut me up
May 12th, 2009 at 12:45 am

yeah right says:

Why don’t they show a reply of the last foul? But Martin didn’t even say a word, so I guess it was a good call.
May 12th, 2009 at 12:49 am

POPPI GEE says:

Congrats Mavs and Congrats to Snoop now he can use them game 5 tickets lol.

Bout time Dallas!
May 12th, 2009 at 12:50 am

sdksk says:

what a great game! damn if it wasnt for the refs, the series would have been 2-2
May 12th, 2009 at 12:50 am

Dagomar says:

Yeah, Dirk isn’t clutch . . . right?
May 12th, 2009 at 12:59 am

yeah right says:

So how did K-Mart take care of anything tonight? Foul Dirk on the deciding play and then sit down with 6. Hahahaha way to get back at Cuban
May 12th, 2009 at 1:00 am

Sheedfan87 says:

Nuggets fans can’t complain about the refs, but I still want to see a replay of Kenyon’s sixth foul. Looked iffy and TNT never showed it again.
May 12th, 2009 at 1:11 am

POPPI GEE says:

George Karl is HORRIBLE being interviewed after the game. He actin slow?!?!?
May 12th, 2009 at 1:38 am

Pig says:

I really think that nugs needed to lose that game..they would’ve been too confident facing LA
May 12th, 2009 at 2:22 am

murcielago says:

still don’t get it why dirk gets knocked on not being clutch, at the very least he takes the big shots for this dallas team. sometimes his fallaway seems soft and like a bail-out shot but i guess that’s just the way he plays. he hasn’t won the chip, and so has more than half of the league.

I’ll take 44 pts and 12 rebounds from my go-to-guy in an elimination game. 19 points in the 4th quarter alone.
May 12th, 2009 at 2:29 am

murcielago says:

by the way, melo has been ballin. 41 points, 11 boards, 5 steals, 3 dishes. too bad they couldn’t close it out.

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