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Originally posted by TonyB06
I discussed this with a friend this morning. Dirk Novitski (sp?) has stepped it up during these playoffs -- but the title round is different. Yes, he got to the rim against Phoenix, but that will be a 'whole nuther matter against Diesel, Alonzo Mourning, et. al. Same question for D-Wade, but Miami is a more physical team than Dallas. And remember, (although I'd rather not) Riley took a physical, albeit rim-bending Knicks team to the finals in '95.

I'm watching in particular Posey, Payton and A. Mourning, who has chased a ring for a loooong time. Dude will leave it all on the floor. If Dallas' bench matches their intensity, it will be a monster series.

...geez, ya think the Kobester and Mr. Buss will be watching the series? and is Shaq flying you in for the games?

I thought Nowitzki relied much more on his jumper than taking it to the rim during the Phoenix series. I think he will eat Shaq alive in the Finals because he will force Shaq and Mourning to come out and guard him from the blocks. He is too quick for Shaq and has the height over Mourning. Plus I think Dallas has a far better bench.


Dallas wins 4-2