Carlisle, where are you?

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Make no mistake, the Mavs lost game 1. They would have, no matter the coach. But Rick Carlisle had his worst game of the playoffs. This loss is on him as much as anyone else on the team.



He was SO good vs. the Spurs I got spoiled. In this game, he waited to long too use his timeouts. And why he never put Dampier back in, I'll never know. Hollins was clearly in over his head in this one. Rookie/Energy players are always best used at home, not on the road.



WAKE UP, RICK! George Carl has proven he can be outcoached in the playoffs during his career. You have proven you can outcoach. We have to get a coaching edge in this series to win. Head up, Denver vs. Dallas, Denver wins.



Game 2 is Tuesday. I sure hope Rick can make it.