Wow another great game. I thought the Mavs clinched it when Devin Harris buried the J with 4 seconds left. But back on the other end the leagues Most Improved Player Boris Diaw hits a silky J for the game winner.
I'll get to the MVP candi and the MVP in a second.
This game had another fascinating duel. Devin Harris continues to improve and amaze with thirty points and 5 steals. That is some nice numbers from a youngster. And then to have the fortitude to hit the "almost" game winner. I am cheering for Nash and the Suns in this one, but I do not dislike the Mavs, so I thought that Harris J was a killer and fitting end to a great game 1 in Dallas.
But Then. In the words of Will Smith "here come the MIP's" or maybe it was MIB. Anyway the MIP Boris Diaw in traffic hits a tuff little hook for the real game winner. That going along with his 34 points and 6 boards. Man it seems like Forever ago that he was averaging 4.8 points a game for the Atlanta Hawks, but that was last season.
Now Dirk and Nash. WOW!!! Great duel from the old pals. Dirk putting up vintage Shaq numbers with 25 points and 19 boards. This is the same foreigner that many grilled for settling for treys and being soft in the paint. Give Avery Johnson credit he is utilizing all of Dirk's athletic ability. Dirk is driving and getting old fashion 3's and collecting 19 boards. Great game.
And of course my boy Steve Nash. Back-to-back MVP's for a reason. 4-0 in game 7's. Comes into his old house and just puts on a show. A breathtaking 27 points and 16 assists to go with 5 rebounds. His team had basically lost with 3 or so minutes left down 9 on the road. But ol Nashy drills trey's and dishes on the pic and roll and BAM a 12-2 run Suns up 1 with 30 or so tics left on the clock. Awesome basketball.
Also Mr. I do everything Shawn Marion did everything as usual. You just can't ignore his defense and offensive contributions. Typical 24 points, 13 boards, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. And that is just typical Marion. Ridiculous.
