Would you say that this is a must win for the mavs?

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I think it is almost a must win because Miami will probably win one in Dallas.

MoneyShot · Answer

I think it is almost a must win because Miami will probably win one in Dallas.

kaponofor3 · Answer

I don&#x27;t think it is a must win. If they go down 2-0 and then win 2 out of 3 in DAL, they just have to win two straight road games, which they can do as they are one of the best road teams in the league. It will be much, much harder to win 4 of the next 5 games if they lose tonight but I don&#x27;t think its necessarily a must win.

Europa · Answer

When a team goes up 2-0 in the NBA Finals they go on to win 90.3% of the time (28-3). --ESPN.&#xD;&#xA;Not totally out of it but with slim 9.7% of the time to win the Finals if that team goes down 0-2 in first two games.

bob696969 · Answer

with the 2-3-2 format, dallas has to be leading 3-2 heading back to miami for game 6.... otherwise this series is done....&#xD;&#xA;.... i would yes, this is a must win

bob696969 · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by Europa] &#xD;&#xA;When a team goes up 2-0 in the NBA Finals they go on to win 90.3% of the time (28-3). --ESPN.&#xD;&#xA;Not totally out of it but with slim 9.7% of the time to win the Finals if that team goes down 0-2 in first two games. &#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;[/Quote]&#xD;&#xA;thanks for the stat!  i was looking for that

RJSmith · Answer

The stupid format makes it a must win.

Europa · Answer

Ironically, Heat was one of the three teams that came from 2-0 down and beat Mavs in the 2006 Finals.

LuvParlays · Answer

[Quote: Originally Posted by Europa] &#xD;&#xA;When a team goes up 2-0 in the NBA Finals they go on to win 90.3% of the time (28-3). --ESPN.&#xD;&#xA;Not totally out of it but with slim 9.7% of the time to win the Finals if that team goes down 0-2 in first two games. [/Quote]&#xD;&#xA;I believe the Mavs were up 2-0 in the 2006 playoffs before losing to the Heat. Let&#x27;s see if history repeats itself...

IceKing · Answer

I don&#39;t think it&#39;s a must win, but they can&#39;t lose it big.  if they at least keep it close, then can go into game 3 with some confidence.

mellow_wolf · Answer

I think it is a must win game for Dallas.

I cannot see them winning 4 out of 5 remaining games against this Heat team. They simply don't have significant or convincing offensive or defensive advantages to make that kind of run.

If it happens, they will need some lucky calls or bounces. They will not be able to win 4 games without some breaks.

A win tonight is necessary for Dallas.

Would you say that this is a must win for the mavs?

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