Jason Kidd NBA Finals Game 6 Open Thread

by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 4:30 PM PDT in Bears in the Pros

I know none of you need convincing of his value in this incredible playoff run, but here's some good stuff from M. Haubs of The Painted Area on Jason Kidd's clutch play in the postseason.

According to 82games.com, Kidd led the league in plus/minus in clutch situations (defined as "4th quarter or overtime, less than 5 minutes left, neither team ahead by more than 5 points") in 2010-11 with +119, and ranked fourth in 2009-10 with +87 (note that LeBron James ranked first).

One stat in particular which stands out has been Kidd's three-point shooting in the clutch, at 45% over the last two seasons, as compared to 38% overall.

Kidd has certainly been a key factor in the several stirring comebacks the Mavs have pulled off in the 2011 Playoffs, and a spin of the NBA.com StatsCube shows that the Mavs have outscored their opponents by a staggering +71.1 points per 100 possessions with Jason Kidd on the floor in clutch situations.

Anecdotal examples of big plays by Kidd in the clutch are all over the place. Yes, he knocked down a huge three to put Dallas ahead 105-100 late in Game 5, but many of his clutch plays have been subtle and/or defensive ones (he's averaging 3.6 steals per minutes in playoff clutch situations), such as a deflection of a LeBron pass which ruined a Miami possession with the score 99-97 last night.

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Not surprising to see Lebron come out like this. But it’s just the 1st quarter.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

LOL. Mrs. Kod just asked me “who is MIA?” I said, “Lebron in the 4th.”

/sorry Juju
//Funnier if you were here.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

hahahahahaha!

Awesome.

Rec’tified.

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by BearStage on Jun 12, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I still hate Jason Terry.

/go Mavs
//Go JKidd.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:24 PM PDT reply actions

Just for the record, I hate Mike Bibby more.

Just sayin’.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

Bibby

It hurts me to see him playing for The East.

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by CalBear2007 on Jun 12, 2011 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Really easy for Van Gundy and Jackson to talk about lousy defense…looks like good offense to me so far.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

I think Avi pointed out that Bill Cartwright was Shawn Marion’s HS coach.

Forget about the Matrix. It’s like the Virus. How the heck do ugly shots breed?

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:29 PM PDT reply actions

If Brian Cardinal hits a shot on you, it should count double.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

Seeing the replay of the alleged mocking cough incident…I think the media are stupid.

Oh wait, I already did.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

Lebron goes for the fool’s gold. Take that 3 all day, dude.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:32 PM PDT reply actions

I would have been sadder to see a new Conan before the whole impregnating-the-unattractive-housemaid-deal.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

The NBA should take a page from the XFL and have the cheerleaders do the interviews. The coaches aren’t paying attention anyways. No one else cares. So, might as well have fun with it.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

When DeShawn Stevenson hits a 3, somewhere, somehow, a butterfly cries.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:42 PM PDT reply actions

When I outlined keys for Dallas to winning an NBA title, “Ian Mahinmi” was at the top of the list.

No I didn’t.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

“Coach, who is that guy?”

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought he was Michael Pietrus.

Considering how similar they look and the fact that they both speak French, maybe they’re countrymen?

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by BearStage on Jun 12, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmmm…Taking it to the rim against an undersized, over-aged backcourt. MADNESS!

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

Nothing in this game makes much sense right now.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 5:54 PM PDT reply actions

Mind boggling.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmmmm…Interesting. Mavs have more hotheads than the Heat. More valuable hotheads, anyway.

Was that deliberate?

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 5:59 PM PDT reply actions

The old Pat Riley trick—get your bench suspended for Game 7.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Now I’m envisioning Van Gundy hanging to Mourning’s ankle like a little rat terrier.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions

That was subtle…Dirk’s flinch-fake on the pass led to a dunk for Marion.

Dude’s got game.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:03 PM PDT reply actions

Eddie House is kind of aptly named. As opposed to “not in my house,” his doors are always open.

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk hasn’t played well, but his teammates are picking him up.

This one is so up-for-grabs.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 6:09 PM PDT reply actions

So, would you bet on Dirk picking it up, or Lebron if the game stays close?

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Neither. Both teams trying to stop them. Which makes this one so fascinating.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I still hate Terry.

/go Mavs

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:15 PM PDT reply actions

JKidd!

3Ball!

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk hits a three….Heat counter with a Haslem post up. Wait, what?

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

When the second-best player in the league runs over a scrub, it’s not just an offensive foul…can we get penalty box minutes?

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

Juwan Howard? Seriously? Is this a Mummy sequel?

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

Kidd just threw that one up to the heavens.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

Mahimni. You can’t stop him. Just contain him!!!

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Kidd so far: 6 points, 7 assists, 3 steals, 1 turnover.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

MVP!

/switching to Cal baseball

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Good block by Kidd on the break against Chalmers.

by HeyAlumniGo on Jun 12, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Think that was Tyson Chandler. Kidd got fouled.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Can't believe there are empty seats

about 5 rows up at center court.

by HeyAlumniGo on Jun 12, 2011 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

They're going to do it.

Wow, they’re going to do it.

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by Avinash Kunnath on Jun 12, 2011 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Stick a fork in the super-friends. Ha ha! You know it! You tell the story! You tell the whole damn world Miami is Bear Territory!!!

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by Kodiak on Jun 12, 2011 7:44 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Congrats J-Kidd!!

by HeyAlumniGo on Jun 12, 2011 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

now, can we get a picture of the lombardi and nba trophies with rodgers and kidd holding them on campus?

by j.lee on Jun 12, 2011 7:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs

Awesome to see Kidd with the Larry O'Brien trophy

I’m a bit surprised that he thinks he still has 2-3 more years in him. More power to him.

by LEastCoastBears on Jun 12, 2011 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

LeBron looked like Chris Webber against the Lakers in the 2000 playoffs. He swung the ball 3 consecutive times on one possession with about 5 minutes to go. Dude, you’re LeBron James – go to the rack. Don’t pass it to Eddie House. Disappointing.

by LeonPowe on Jun 12, 2011 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

Question: Why did Lebron stop dunking? What happened to the thunderous dunks that Lebron used to throw down? I know Dallas was keeping him outside with the defense, but even when in the lane he’d look to pass, and even when under the basket he’d toss it in off the glass. Not hating or loving him, but it was just weird – was he hurt, I wonder? Why no high-flying antics when he wass under the basket with the ball? Weird.

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by BearStage on Jun 12, 2011 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

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