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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Second Round- NBA Playoffs
Best of 7 Series
Game 2 – Tue, May 5 Dallas at Denver- 9:30PM- TNT
Game 3 – Sat, May 9 Denver at Dallas- 4:00PM- ESPN
Game 4 – Mon, May 11 Denver at Dallas- 8:30PM- TNT
Game 5 * Wed, May 13 Dallas at Denver – TBD- TNT
Game 6 * Fri, May 15 Denver at Dallas- TBD- ESPN
Game 7 * Sun, May 17 Dallas at Denver- TBD- TBD
4 Games This Season: Nuggets sweep season series 4-0
Game 1: Nov. 7th: Mavs- 105 @ Nuggets- 108
MAVS
- Jason Kidd: 22 pts, 10 reb, 9 asst
- Dirk: 23 pts, 10 reb
- JET: 20 pts, 7ast
- Damp: Only 9:00 minutes, 0 points
NUGGETS
- Chauncey Billups: 15 pts, 3 ast
- Carmelo: 28 pts
- Nene: 19 pts, 7 reb
The Nuggets took this one by 3 points and both teams got pretty good production from their key players but, this game came during the Mavs 2-7 start at the beginning of the season and we all know they are a much better team now. Plus, not that it is a huge difference, but this is before Dallas traded for Hollins and Carroll.
Game 2: Dec, 15th: Nuggets- 98 @ Mavs- 88
Josh Howard off the bench, only played 14 minutes
- Dirk: 27 pts, 10 reb
- JET: 19 pts
- Barea: 12 pts, 9 ast
NUGGETS
- J.R. Smith: 25 pts
- Carmelo: 23 pts, 8 reb
- Nene: 12 pts, 9 reb
Mavs just got beat in this matchup. J-Ho was came off the bench in process of trying to recover from injury and played limited minutes.
MAVS
No Josh Howard
- Dirk: 44 pts, 14 reb
- JET: 16 pts
- Barea: 10 pts, 5 reb
NUGGETS
No Carmelo Anthony
- Chauncey Billups: 23 pts, 4 ast
- Nene: 20 pts, 6 reb
Here is a game where both teams were missing key players. Dirk had a HUGE game, but it was wasted in the two point loss. This proves that K-Mart doesn’t bother Dirk and he is able to have big games against the Nuggets.
Game 4: March, 27th: Nuggets-103 @ Mavs- 101
MAVS
No Josh Howard
No Jason Kidd
- Dirk: 26 pts, 11 reb
- Barea: 22 pts
- JET: 20 pts
NUGGETS
- Carmelo: 43 pts, 11 reb
- J.R. Smith: 22 pts
Here is another example where the Mavs were missing two key players but stayed in the game and barely lost. Jason Kidd was resting his back and Josh was going through ankle problems. This is another prime example that the Mavs can compete with this team even when Melo has a big night and Dallas is missing players.
Dallas Mavericks Roster - 2008-09
| Team Roster | ||||||||
| NO. | NAME | POS | AGE | HT | WT | |||
| 11 | Jose Juan Barea | PG | 24 | 6-0 | 175 | |||
| 32 | Brandon Bass | PF | 23 | 6-8 | 250 | |||
| 13 | Matt Carroll | SG | 28 | 6-6 | 212 | |||
| 25 | Erick Dampier | C | 33 | 6-11 | 265 | |||
| 40 | Devean George | SF | 31 | 6-8 | 235 | |||
| 8 | Gerald Green | SG | 23 | 6-8 | 200 | |||
| 1 | Ryan Hollins | C | 24 | 7-0 | 230 | |||
| 5 | Josh Howard | SF | 28 | 6-7 | 210 | |||
| 2 | Jason Kidd | PG | 36 | 6-4 | 210 | |||
| 41 | Dirk Nowitzki | PF | 30 | 7-0 | 245 | |||
| 33 | James Singleton | PF | 27 | 6-8 | 230 | |||
| 42 | Jerry Stackhouse | SG | 34 | 6-6 | 218 | |||
| 31 | Jason Terry | PG | 31 | 6-2 | 180 | |||
| 4 | Shawne Williams | SF | 23 | 6-9 | 225 | |||
| 21 | Antoine Wright | SG | 25 | 6-7 | 215 | |||
| Coach: Rick Carlisle |
Denver Nuggets Roster - 2008-09
| NO. | NAME | POS | AGE | HT | WT | |||
| 11 | Chris Andersen | FC | 30 | 6-10 | 228 | |||
| 15 | Carmelo Anthony | SF | 24 | 6-8 | 230 | |||
| 32 | Renaldo Balkman | PF | 24 | 6-8 | 208 | |||
| 7 | Chauncey Billups | PG | 32 | 6-3 | 202 | |||
| 25 | Anthony Carter | PG | 33 | 6-2 | 195 | |||
| 6 | Jason Hart | PG | 31 | 6-3 | 180 | |||
| 31 | Nene Hilario | C | 26 | 6-11 | 250 | |||
| 45 | Steven Hunter | PF | 27 | 7-0 | 240 | |||
| 30 | Dahntay Jones | SG | 28 | 6-6 | 210 | |||
| 43 | Linas Kleiza | SF | 24 | 6-8 | 245 | |||
| 4 | Kenyon Martin | PF | 31 | 6-9 | 240 | |||
| 27 | Johan Petro | C | 23 | 7-0 | 247 | |||
| 1 | J.R. Smith | SG | 23 | 6-6 | 220 | |||
| 13 | Sonny Weems | SG | 22 | 6-6 | 203 | |||
| Coach: George Karl |
Depth Charts
Point Guard: - Jason Kidd- Jose Juan Barea
Shooting Guard: -Antoine Wright- Jason Terry- Gerald Green- Matt Carroll
Small Forward: - Josh Howard- James Singleton
Power Forward: - Dirk Nowitzki- Brandon Bass
Center : - Erick Dampier- Ryan Hollins
Denver Nuggets
| Point Guard | Chauncey Billups | Anthony Carter | Jason Hart | ||
| Shooting Guard | Dahntay Jones | J.R. Smith | Sonny Weems | ||
| Small Forward | Carmelo Anthony | Linas Kleiza | |||
| Power Forward | Kenyon Martin | Renaldo Balkman | Johan Petro | ||
| Center | Nene Hilario | Chris Andersen | Steven Hunter |
- The Mavericks have made the playoffs in nine straight years, the second-longest active streak in the NBA (Spurs).
- The Mavericks are the only No. 1 seed to be upset by a No. 8 seed in a seven-game-series (2007).
- Jason Kidd has made the postseason in 13 straight years (tied for longest active streak).
- Former Maverick Mark Aquirre had 27 points in a quarter on May 5, 1988, against the Rockets. Only Eric "Sleepy" Floyd -- with his 29 on May 10, 1987 -- had more points in a single quarter.
- The Mavericks scored 83 points in the first half against the Kings on May 8, 2003, the second-most points in a half in NBA history.
Team Stats
MAVERICKS
PPG 101.7
RPG 42.7
APG 21.7
FG% 46.204
FT% 81.857
3P% .350
Nuggets
PPG: 104.3
RPG: 41.6
APG: 22.2
FG%: 46.974
FT%: 76.035
3P%: .371
Playoff History
Championships: 0
Last Championship: Never won title
Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round
Nuggets:
Championships: 0
Last Championship: Never won title
Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference first round
MATCHUPS
| Jason Kidd/J.J. Barea | PG | Chauncey Billups/Anthony Carter |
| Antoine Wright/ Jason Terry/ J.J. Barea | SG | Dahntay Jones/J.R. Smith |
| Josh Howard/ Antoine Wright/ James Singelton | SF | Carmelo Anthony/Linas Kleiza |
| Dirk Nowitzki/ Brandon Bass/ James Singleton | PF | Kenyon Martin/Chris Anderson |
| Erick Dampier/ Ryan Hollins/ Brandon Bass | C | Nene/Chris Anderson |
Dallas Mavericks Playoff History
Playoff Appearances: 15
Overall Playoff Record: 67-76
NBA Championships: 0
2009 -- defeated San Antonio, 4-1, first round
2008 -- lost to New Orleans, 4-1, first round
2007 -- lost to Golden State, 4-2, first round
2006 -- defeated Memphis, 4-0, first round
- defeated San Antonio, 4-3, conference semifinals
- defeated Phoenix, 4-3, conference finals
- lost to Miami, 4-2, NBA Finals
2005 -- defeated Houston, 4-3, first round
- lost to Phoenix, 4-2, conference semifinals
2004 -- lost to Sacramento, 4-1, first round
2003 -- defeated Portland, 4-3, first round
- defeated Sacramento, 4-3, conference semifinals
- lost to San Antonio, 4-2, conference finals
2002 -- defeated Minnesota, 3-0, first round
- lost to Sacramento, 4-1, conference semifinals
2001 -- defeated Utah, 3-2, first round
- lost to San Antonio, 4-1, conference semifinals
1990 -- lost to Portland, 3-0, first round
1988 -- defeated Houston, 3-1, first round
- defeated Denver, 4-2, conference semifinals
- lost to LA Lakers, 4-3, conference finals
1987 -- lost to Seattle, 3-1, first round
1986 -- defeated Utah, 3-1, first round
lost to LA Lakers, 4-2, conference semifinals
1985 -- lost to Portland, 3-1, first round
1984 -- defeated Seattle, 3-2, first round
- lost to LA Lakers, 4-1, conference semifinals
Denver Nuggets Playoff History
Playoff Appearances: 19Overall Playoff Record: 43-79NBA Championships: 0 2008 -- lost to LA Lakers, 4-0, first round
2007 -- lost to San Antonio, 4-1, first round
2006 -- lost to LA Clippers, 4-1, first round
2005 -- lost to San Antonio, 4-1, first round
2004 -- lost to Minnesota, 4-1, first round
1995 -- lost to San Antonio, 3-0, first round
1994 -- defeated Seattle, 3-2, first round
- lost to Utah, 4-3, conference semifinals 1990 -- lost to San Antonio, 3-0, first round
1989 -- lost to Phoenix, 3-0, first round
1988 -- defeated Seattle, 3-2, first round
- lost to Dallas, 4-2, conference semifinals 1987 -- lost to LA Lakers, 3-0, first round
1986 -- defeated Portland, 3-1, first round
- lost to Houston, 4-2, conference semifinals 1985 -- defeated San Antonio, 3-2, first round
- defeated Utah, 4-1, conference semifinals- lost to LA Lakers, 4-1, conference finals 1984 -- lost to Utah, 3-2, first round
1983 -- defeated Phoenix, 2-1, first round
- lost to San Antonio, 4-1, conference semifinals 1982 -- lost to Phoenix, 2-1, first round
1979 -- lost to LA Lakers, 2-1, first round
1978 -- defeated Milwaukee, 4-3, conference semifinals
- lost to Seattle, 4-2, conference finals 1977 -- lost to Portland, 4-2, conference semifinals
1988 Conference Semi-Finals
2) Denver Nuggets vs. (3) Dallas Mavericks:
Mavericks win series 4-2
- Game 1 @ Denver: Denver 126, Dallas 115
- Game 2 @ Denver: Dallas 112, Denver 108
- Game 3 @ Dallas: Denver 107, Dallas 105
- Game 4 @ Dallas: Dallas 124, Denver 103
- Game 5 @ Denver: Dallas 110, Denver 106
- Game 6 @ Dallas: Dallas 108, Denver 95
2009 First Round
Denver won series 4-1
Game 1: Hornets- 84 @ Nuggets- 113
Game2: Hornets- 93 @ Nuggets- 108
Game 3: Nuggets- 93 @ Hornets- 95
Game 4: Nuggets- 121 @ Hornets- 63
Game 5: Hornets- 86 @ Nuggets- 107
(3) San Antonio Spurs- (6) Dallas Mavericks
Dallas won series 4-1
Game 1: Mavs-105 @ Spurs- 97
Game 2: Mavs-84 @ Spurs- 105
Game 3: Spurs- 67 @ Mavs-88
Game 4: Spurs- 90 @ Mavs- 99
Game 5: Mavs- 106 @ Spurs- 93
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