NBA Finals 2011 Live: Mavericks Game 2 Win Will Do More Than Even Heat Series

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NBA Finals 2011 Live show big stakes for Mavericks in Game 2

Don’t be fooled by the notion that the Heat are vulnerable. They haven’t been vulnerable since the post season began. No one wanted to believe it until now.

The Mavericks will have a shot at winning Game 2, and it will mean more than just a 1-1 series tie. It’s like Rocky IV when Rocky, who had been getting beaten to a pulp, cuts Ivan Drago.

The Heat are like Ivan Drago and a win on their home court doesn’t beat them or assure them of a Finals victory, but it cuts them. It makes them aware that they can beat the Heat no matter how strong or indestructible they look.

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With three games coming up in Dallas there is no doubt they would love to have a little momentum going into Dallas. Being down 0-2 against a team like the Heat spells doom and it’s likely there would be no Game 6 in Miami. But if they can beat the Heat they could be looking a completely different series.

This win isn’t just a plus for Dallas, it’s a must and failure here will hurt them more than they want to admit.

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