I must have said to myself about 10 times "Why are they in a zone?" as I watched Game 1. I know the Mavs present problems, but they played a true center the whole game, so there was no need for the zone. I think there was some minor foul trouble late, but it was still too strange and, I thought, too completely ineffective.
I guess Antoine Walker and Dirk Nowitzki didn't like each other much as teammates, because they had some nasty words for each other early in the game when Dirk drew a foul on what looked like a flop.
I think the Heat is in good position to win Game 2. The Mavs did nothing that should normally be a problem for the Heat, and as long as Shaq gets more touches and Dwyane gets good rest, I think Miami will shoot close to 50 percent in Game 2. Udonis will have to keep up the D on Dirk, but it won't be what decides the next game.
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