The Dallas Mavericks were trailing by nine points at half time, and the Boston Celtics looked comfortable out in front on their home court. Enter Dirk Nowitzki. Dallas’ All-star forward lead a magnificent 3rd quarter shooting display to storm past the Celtics, taking their lead to 16 points early in the 4th quarter.
The Mavs, by all reports, played terribly the night before in Toronto. And the question remains, as its has all season – which Dallas team will show up on any given night? The Mavs at TD Garden looked amazing in the second half. Nowitzki exploited his defender outside, Marion ran the break with a push from Kidd, and Dampier finished around the basket. Yet when Nowitzki’s shot isn’t falling, the whole Dallas team suffers.
The Mavericks are a playoff lock, and probably a division winner, but can this team show up in the playoffs?
Lakers 98, Magic 92
On the day that he was announced as a competitor in the NBA Slam Dunk competition, Shannon Brown glides past Vince Carter on his way to a career-high 22 points in just 21 minutes.
Can the Celtics make a real run for the NBA championship? After their game against the Pistons I would say, why not! However, after their games with the Grizzlies and the Cavaliers, not so sure. Opinions appear to be evenly cut between doable and unlikely. Your thoughts?