The NBA Rapidfire Report: C-Webb Out, Dirk Out, Sonics Out, Walsh In

Andrew Ungvari: Yes...unless the Mavs can win in Denver tomorrow night. It would not only increase their lead over the Nuggets to three games but it would also give them the season series, thus making the lead more like four games.

Chad Ridgeway: The Mavs were already on a downward spiral. They’ll miss the playoffs. Avery will be fired. And as the regular season winds down Mark Cuban’s expression will become more and more demented.

Joe Willet: Dirk’s injury takes out a major scoring threat for the Mavs.  Also, they face mostly strong competition over the final stretch of the season. The Nuggets, on the other hand, have a pretty easy schedule, playing about half of the games against strong teams and the rest against mediocre teams.  I don't think that the Mavs will reach the playoffs, mainly because of this major loss. They won't be able to score, and relying on Jason Kidd isn't exactly the best offensive strategy. The Nuggets, on the other hand, have Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony, and Marcus Camby.  They are going to be strong in the playoffs, and the Mavs players probably won't enjoy watching it in their respective homes.

Ptownsblazin: This is a very tough question. The Mavs do have a two game head start for that playoff spot and even with Dirk going down they still have a solid group of guys to squeeze into the playoffs. So I have to say no the Nuggets won't get in at the expense of the Mavericks. I think the Mavericks may fall to the eighth seed but I think they will find a way to make it in.

Reddog: Out, unless he's back in a week. Josh Howard can't carry the whole load.

WildWilly: If Dirk is only out two weeks Mavs will make the postseason. I notice many people trying to write them off, but I don’t see Nuggs overtaking them unless Dirk is out longer and the injury is more serious than originally thought. Hell, maybe Avery will wise up soon and let Kidd run the offense, but if he doesn't it will be a quick first round exit.

Over or under: Donnie Walsh will help the Knicks to a winning record in three years?

Andrew Kneeland: It's possible. Give any horrible team three top draft picks and they will be borderline decent again. Isn't it called Newton's Law of Draft Day?

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