Dallas Mavericks 2009 Playoff | Round 2 Nuggets

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks will face the Denver Nuggets in round 2 of the 2009 NBA playoffs. The Nuggets won all 4 of the teams regular season matchups, and since Chauncey Billups arrival the Nuggets have a new identity. Both teams are firing on all cylinders and this should shape up to be a great series. The TV schedule is listed below and this post will be updated with scores and recaps following the games.

Dallas Mavericks 2009 Playoff Schedule | Round 2

Game 1
Sunday May 3rd, 2009 | at Denver | Denver 109 Dallas 95

The Dallas Mavericks looked strong early but they were unable to outlast the Denver Nuggets in game 1 of their round 2 series. The Mavericks led by 8 after the first quarter, but they were outplayed in each of the remaining 3 quarters. Erick Dampier was unable to contain Nene who scored 24. In order to win game 2 the Mavericks need less turnovers, they had 20 in game 1. Also Erick Dampier will need to give the Mavs more against Nene if they are going to have a chance in this series.

Game 2
Tuesday May 5th, 2009 | at Denver | Denver 117 Dallas 105 | Get NBA Playoff Tickets
Game 2 was a repeat of game 1 only this time the Mavericks lost Josh Howard to injury after 5 minutes. Josh Howard has been battling ankle problems for most of the season, he injured his good ankle in game 1 of this series. Game 2 was a surprisingly close game until the 4th quarter when it was apparent the Mavs were out of gas. Erick Dampier’s poor defense once again allowed Nene to score 25 points, Dampier was in foul trouble for most of the game. For Game 3 this playoff series heads to Dallas, and hopefully some home cooking will help the Mavericks elevate their level of play against this athletic Denver Nuggets squad.

Game 3
Saturday May 9th, 2009 | at Dallas | Denver 106 Dallas 105 | Get NBA Playoff Tickets
The Mavs missed key free throws in the final moments of game 3 allowing the Nuggets to tighten up the score. The Dallas Mavericks were up by 2 with about 31 seconds left when Antoine Wright attempted to foul Carmelo Anthony twice, but apparently the ref standing right next to Anthony and Wright did not see either of Wright’s foul attempts. Anthony continued playing through the fouls and knocked down a 3 pointer to put Denver ahead. Shortly after the game the NBA released a statement stating the officials blew the call. The Mavericks head into game 4 facing elimination as they fight the fact that no NBA team has ever comeback from being down 3 games to win a playoff series.

Game 4
Monday May 11th, 2009 | at Dallas | Dallas 119 Denver 117 | Get NBA Playoff Tickets
The Mavericks season appeared to be over in the first half, but they were able to mount a comeback and hold the lead in the closing moments of game 4. Dirk Nowitzki had a MVP performance scoring 44 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the Mavericks victory. Erick Dampier was no help once again, he had had 0 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 turnovers, and 6 fouls. Dampier played the fewest minutes at just under 23 but managed to have the most turnovers. Nuggets Forward Carmelo Anthony had 41 points and 11 boards in the game. The series heads back to Denver for game 5, the Mavs need a repeat performance to have any chance for a win in the Pepsi Center.

Game 5
Wednesday May 13th, 2009 | at Denver | Denver 124 Dallas 110 | Get NBA Playoff Tickets
The Denver Nuggets won game 5 winning the series 4 games to 1, the Mavs were unable to match Denver’s physical and athletic play. Erick Dampier’s inability to cover an athletic center has once again left the Mavericks out of the playoffs. This off season the Mavs will need to either resign Jason Kidd or find a new point guard for next season. The Dallas Mavericks are also in need of a center that unlike Erick Dampier has some hands and will do more than foul out and turn the ball over, a post presence would be nice. Rasheed Wallace, Detroit’s PF/C has expressed the fact that he would like to come to Dallas and would be a perfect fit.

Game 6
Friday May 15th, 2009 | at Dallas | TBD | ESPN | Get NBA Playoff Tickets

Game 7
Sunday May 17th 2009 | at Denver | TBD | TBD | Get NBA Playoff Tickets

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Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs Playoffs 2009

The first Dallas Mavericks playoff home game is April 23rd at the American Airlines Center at 7:30pm, and some game tickets are still available. If the series continues the way it went in game 1, the Mavericks are on course to sweep the series. If you have not seen the Mavericks play this season, now is your chance to cheer them on in the playoffs, so get you tickets now before they are all gone.

Game 1
April 18th, 2009 | at San Antonio | Dallas 105 San Antonio 97

Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, and Jason Terry were held to only 35 points combined in the Mavericks 2009 playoff debut. The Mavericks road win came thanks to the play of an injured Josh Howard, J.J. Barea, Josh Howard and the rest of the Dallas Mavericks bench.

San Antonio looked apathetic, Manu Ginobili is out for the season and Tim Duncan has ailing knees. This has forced Tony Parker to carry the load for the Spurs this season.

Game 2
April 20th, 2009 | at San Antonio | Dallas 84 San Antonio 105

The Dallas Mavericks were unable to stop Tony Parker in game 2. J.J. Barea was unable to repeat his defensive performance in game 1 allowing Tony Parker to score 38 points. Parker also had 4 rebounds, and 8 assists in the Spurs blowout of the Mavericks.

The Mavericks head home to Dallas for game 3. Game 1 was the Mavericks first playoff road game in 3 years. The first two games took place in San Antonio and the series is now tied 1-1.

Game 3
April 23rd, 2009 | at Dallas Mavericks | Dallas 88 San Antonio 67

The Dallas Mavericks put the game out of the San Antonio Spurs reach in the first quarter of game three. Unable to mount a comeback, the Spurs starters were warming the bench shortly after halftime. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker did not return to action, the Spurs simply gave up. Parker and Duncan will be rested for game 4 which will be played at the American Airlines Center on Saturday.

Game 4
April 25th, 2009 | at Dallas Mavericks | Dallas 99 San Antonio 90

Mavericks won game 4 despite allowing Tony Parker to score 43 points. Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry were held to 22 points combined, but Josh Howard picked up the slack scoring 28 points on a bum ankle. The Mavericks will return to San Antonio with a chance to close out the series.

Game 5
April 28th, 2009 | at San Antonio | Dallas 106 San Antonio 93

The Mavericks closed out the series in San Antonio, Dirk and Jason Terry resurfaced on the stat sheet as the Mavs leading scorers. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker had nice games but the lack of Manu Ginobli turned out to be to much to recover from. Dallas will face the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs.