(04/27/05)
Really, this series is a dream come true for me. I've been waiting for a Rockets vs. Mavericks playoff series since I came to Austin, where the ratio of Dallas fans to Houston fans are near 50%. What makes this series so good (if you're a Rockets fan)?
- Both sets of fans live in close proximity to each other. We work together, we school together, and we drink together.
- Eric Dampier is claiming to be the best center in the West. In Game 1, he was outscored, out-assisted, and out-rebounded by Dikembe Mutumbo, the Rockets backup.
- Ryan Bowen, who gives hope to everyone with hoop dreams that effort will get you in the league when you have no talent, is doing his part in holding Dirk Nowitski, an all-star, to 13 for 40 from the floor.
- Mark Cuban has claimed that this team of Mavericks is the best of his tenure for playoff basketball. They've since lost 2 at home. To a lower seed.
- Even if I weren't a Rockets fan, that nasty dunk that T-Mac threw down on Shawn Bradley ranks among the best ever. But I am a Rockets fan, so it's even better. And this one makes up for Kobe's dunk on Yao way back when.
- After the game, Tracy McGrady made a reference to the dunk and how it would make such a beautiful poster to show his kids.
- The last press conference, some Chinese journalist asked a dumbass question in a thick accent, and Van Gundy just said "Don't ask me, ask Dallas" and just picked up his drink and walked away.
- Avery Johnson's high pitched voice reminds me of Mike Tyson.
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Ryan Bowen, aka Dirk Stopper aka Clumsiest
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By the way, if anyone has a better clip of the T-Mac dunk, let me know in the comments. I'm looking for one from the other angle where you can clearly see T-Mac slam his forearm into Shawn Bradley's face, dunk it, straddle Bradley, and slide smoothly off his back. I even get all teary eyed describing it. Stupid Austin allergies.
Update - Yeah I know, I know. I will now eat my words.
