So here we are . If you had told a Mavericks fan a few months ago you'd be 2-2 in the NBA Finals and playing a baskebtall game on June 18th, they would have been absolutely thrilled. I know I would've been.
But it feels terrible now that we're actually here. Stack can't play. The Mavs had the lowest scoring quarter in a Finals game ever. And from all their interviews it seems they are much too focused on the 1st quarter of game 5. For example....
"It's going to be intense from here on in," guard Jason Terry said Thursday night following a 98-74 loss. "I mean, you've got to expect it. That big prize at stake. We've got to focus in on the opportunity and the task at hand. The only thing on our mind right now is executing in the first quarter of Game 5."
But what happens if the 1st quarter goes badly? Will they stall emotionally, having been preparing for a good 1st quarter to start the game? I think it's foolish to tell your team that one particular thing in the beginning of the game of all things, has to go well. I think Avery might be setting them up for an emotional letdown that could cripple them the rest of the way.
In 10 hours, we will know...
Get your game face on. I think this is a must win tonight.
GO MAVERICKS!!!
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