Willie, Waylon and … Dirk?

That'll sorta be the case tonight when the Mavs host the Lakers in Game 3 at the American Airlines Center.

A 2-0 lead has Dallas fans in full "Mavs Mania" mode. According to the Associated Press, the Mavericks staff plans to fuel the frenzy by showing an animated video of "Mammas Don't Let Your Ba...ers Fans."

If that isn't enough country for you, then head over to Gilley's honkytonk where they'll be hosting "The Biggest Dallas Maver... History."

Should make for a fun night, y'all.

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I'm on my way to the game. Gotta get there hours earlier due to added security but that's okay.

Let's go MAVS!!!

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Have fun!! Go Mavs!!

I don't pay attention to pro sports anymore, but will always root for anyone against The Fakers, so get 'em, Mavs!

How many titles have the Mavericks won?

That's right...ZERO...that's why their fans get uber excited when they are up 2-0 in the QUARTERFINALS.

StonedImmaculate said:

How many titles have the Mavericks won?

That's right...ZERO...that's why their fans get uber excited when they are up 2-0 in the QUARTERFINALS.

True, although they did get hosed by the refs in '06.

But the pressure's on LA big time. They're toast if Pau and Bynum continue to be MIA.

^^^

True dat (Pau and Bynum).

But if the Lakers win tonight...the Mavs are in trouble.

StonedImmaculate said:

^^^

True dat (Pau and Bynum).

But if the Lakers win tonight...the Mavs are in trouble.

Well, they better find an answer for Dirk, and they MUST get something from the bench.

Personally I think the Lakers are done, but a win tonight will remind Dallas of who they're playing (and remind Nowitzki that he's a choke artist).

But the Lakers are TIRED. It aint easy to win three in a row.

Not shocked L.A. is down 0-2. I just hope Dallas don't choke.

Go Mavs!!

Aint that just like boys being boys when it comes to their toys and games?

Good job, Mavs!

Mannn, the energy in AAC was CRAZY!!!

Loved the idea of a "Blue Out." The crowd did the damn thang in the 4th qtr. Them fools had me nervous for awhile but gatdamn if they didn't pull thru.

Can't wait til tomorrow.

Peja was on FIYAH!

uPtoWnNY said:

Peja was on FIYAH!

Betta late than neva! That's why he's here to close. We only need you to hit them shots in the last 5 mins of the game.

It's safe to assume Dallas will finish off the Lakers. No excuse for them not to get to the finals. OKC or Memphis will be tough, but I think they'll finally shed that 'soft' tag and get it done.

uPtoWnNY said:

It's safe to assume Dallas will finish off the Lakers. No excuse for them not to get to the finals. OKC or Memphis will be tough, but I think they'll finally shed that 'soft' tag and get it done.

I sure hope so.

uPtoWnNY said:

It's safe to assume Dallas will finish off the Lakers. No excuse for them not to get to the finals. OKC or Memphis will be tough, but I think they'll finally shed that 'soft' tag and get it done.

I've been saying it will be Dallas and Miami again

SCNDLS said:

I've been saying it will be Dallas and Miami again

David Stern and the NBA suits would rather see Miami/LA. But as long as one of those teams are in the finals, Commissioner Overrated will be happy.

uPtoWnNY said:

SCNDLS said:

I've been saying it will be Dallas and Miami again

David Stern and the NBA suits would rather see Miami/LA. But as long as one of those teams are in the finals, Commissioner Overrated will be happy.

Yeah he be damned if Boston gets in the finals again lol

(AP) – 19 minutes ago

DALLAS (AP) — So long, Phil.

So long, chances for another Lakers three-peat.

Hello, Western Conference finals for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks.

Jason Terry tied an NBA postseason record with nine 3-pointers and the Mavericks matched a league playoff mark with 20 3s on their way to a 122-86 victory over the Lakers on Sunday and a sweep of their second-round series against the most successful coach in NBA history and the two-time defending champions.

Terry made five 3s in the second quarter, personally outscoring the Lakers 20-16 in the period and helping Dallas lead by 24 at halftime. When Terry made 3s on consecutive possessions early in the third quarter, he drained whatever comeback hopes Los Angeles had left.

Early in the fourth quarter, the Lakers were so devastated that Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum resorted to throwing cheap shots. They were ejected 45 seconds apart, with Jackson sitting on the bench looking as if he'd already checked out. Kobe Bryant soon joined him on the sideline, with deep reserves playing out the final minutes of what turned out to be the second-widest margin of defeat in Lakers playoff history and in Jackson's storied playoff career.

Jackson left the court with a tight smile, accepting hugs and handshakes from Dallas coach Rick Carlisle, Jason Kidd and Mark Cuban. It was the first time he'd been swept in his 21 postseasons on the sideline. It hadn't happened to Bryant and the Lakers since 1999, the year before the Zen Master arrived in Los Angeles. This is the fourth time any NBA champion defending multiple titles has been swept, according to STATS LLC. The last was the 1996 Houston Rockets.

For Nowitzki and the Mavs, clearing this hurdle sets them up for a chance to redeem themselves for flopping during the 2006 NBA finals and for flaming out in every postseason since.

Dallas will host either Oklahoma City or Memphis in the conference finals. The Grizzlies lead the Thunder 2-1 going into Game 4 on Monday night. The next round may not start for an entire week, a layoff that could pay huge dividends for a roster filled with players in their 30s.

Then again, they might want to keep playing the way they're going.

Terry made 11 of 14 shots for 32 points, missing more inside the arc than outside. He fell a few points shy of his most in a playoff game only because the game was such a blowout. J.J. Barea set a career playoff-best with 22 points and Peja Stojakovic added 21 points. All three of those guys come off the bench.

Nowitzki scored 17 points — his fewest this postseason. Dallas was so good in this game it hardly needed its best player. He was still in during the fourth quarter and took the blindside blow that led to Odom's ejection.

Soon after, Barea took a Bynum elbow to the 'M' on his Mavericks jersey while up in the air after releasing the ball for a layup. Fans threw things toward the court and officials scrambled to keep the peace. Bynum took off his jersey and was escorted to the locker room by Ron Artest, of all people. Artest was suspended from Game 3 because of his shot on Barea in the closing seconds of Game 2.

Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

SavonOsco said:

congrats Mavs!!!!!!!! Stern might be their biggest fan right about now...he doesn't want OKC or Memphis in the finals...picture a Chicago - Memphis finals?...lol...he doesn't want that but back to the Mavs..the rest will do them well and be ready for the next round

Hey wait a minute! Having the Bulls in the finals wouldn't be so bad; they have the MVP in Derrick Rose. Nevertheless, the star power is pretty diminished compared to having LeBron, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh all on the same team. And the Thunder at least have Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as huge stars. But it would be a ratings nightmare if the Memphis Grizzlies end up in the Finals since they have no big name superstars. (Yes, Zach Randolph is a great player, but he's basically unknown to everyone except the closest Grizzlies fans and among players and coaches in the league.)

728huey said:

SavonOsco said:

congrats Mavs!!!!!!!! Stern might be their biggest fan right about now...he doesn't want OKC or Memphis in the finals...picture a Chicago - Memphis finals?...lol...he doesn't want that but back to the Mavs..the rest will do them well and be ready for the next round

Hey wait a minute! Having the Bulls in the finals wouldn't be so bad; they have the MVP in Derrick Rose. Nevertheless, the star power is pretty diminished compared to having LeBron, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh all on the same team. And the Thunder at least have Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook as huge stars. But it would be a ratings nightmare if the Memphis Grizzlies end up in the Finals since they have no big name superstars. (Yes, Zach Randolph is a great player, but he's basically unknown to everyone except the closest Grizzlies fans and among players and coaches in the league.)

That's why Miami and whoever team (I'm saying Dallas) will be perfect For ratings preference.

The Lakers (who I've always rooted for when the Mavs weren't playing) went out like SKRAIT bitches. Zero class, no emotion or heart during the game resorting to all kindsa bitchassedness.

SCNDLS said:

The Lakers (who I've always rooted for when the Mavs weren't playing) went out like SKRAIT bitches. Zero class, no emotion or heart during the game resorting to all kindsa bitchassedness.

The Kobe Bryant-era Lakers always had no heart.

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Timmy84 said:

SCNDLS said:

The Lakers (who I've always rooted for when the Mavs weren't playing) went out like SKRAIT bitches. Zero class, no emotion or heart during the game resorting to all kindsa bitchassedness.

The Kobe Bryant-era Lakers always had no heart.

[Edited 5/8/11 17:18pm]

That's not entirely true; when Shaq was there at his peak and sharing the rock with Kobe, they had heart. But Kobe thought he could carry the team by himself, and once Shaq left they've had no heart since.