Is there a dallas bias?
80583
I don't think that a bias necessarily exists within the media, but among fans I believe there sure are a lot of Cowboys haters.  There are several reasons for this.  For one, there is a little bit of jealousy for "America's Team".  These feelings are still carrying over from their dynasty in the 90's (and even the 70s).  Also, the organization has had many abrasive characters:  owner Jerry Jones, the Tuna, ex-stars such as Michael Irvin, and the myriad of criminals and druggies they've paraded through in the last 10/15 years.  As with any great sports organization, fans are very polarized... you either love 'em or hate 'em.  I love 'em, but conversely I despise great competing teams such as the Steelers and 49ers.  Some in the media may have their beef with Jerry Jones or other people in the organization, but I think the strong anti-Dallas emotion is mainly among the fans (which is a tribute to the Cowboys being one of the top teams in the sport).
324555
nobody pays attention to MLS anyway..and doesn't Dallas have the "Fire"?
261010
When Dallas wins T.O. will be everyones best friend.\nWhen Dallas loses ........... do I even need to say it?
385575
As much as I hate to say it....it will be Detroit. They're hungry, have something to prove & flat out the best team from top to bottom so far this season. They play as a team & are very well coached....& they have that rare ability to turn up their defense to that next level: And everyone knows that Defense wins championships.  Miami is overrated but they will show up come playoff time...New Jersey has caught fire & will definately cause problems....San Antonio is about as consistent as it gets but I'm not sure if Tim Duncan will be 100% come postseason.....Dallas is looking good but they won't beat the Suns or the Spurs in a 7 game series....& the Suns will only win if they average 120 points a game in the playoffs, the postseason is a half court game.       Detroit over San Antonio  4-2
1128222
Ok Big Daddy,don't hate on Miami!! I think all teams have their times to win and lose.Every team can't always have a great game.The time comes for everyone.Just like a job.Sometimes you feel like being there,sometimes not.Some days go smooth,others don't don't.So chill on that.I am sure at one point and time,Dallas had someone say the same about them skating by.But I still love ya though.
596068
I do.  I am also a Spurs fan so this answer will be somewhat subjective.  Nothing against the Mavericks but all you have to do is look at the matchups.  The Spurs have the better superstar, Tim Duncan, the better point guard, Tony Parker, the better lock-down defender, Bruce Bowen, and all around better shooters.  The only explanation I can think of for them not being there would be the fact that they added some new players in the offseason and are still looking for a system that works best with the players they have, while the Mavericks didn't do much in the offseason so they already had the chemistry in place.  Best of luck to the Mavericks though, I'd love to see Avery Johnson coach a team to a title, even though Mark Cuban is a douche.
390596
Yes!  Barry Melrose, the analyst/commentator, was pretty bias.  But it seems he roots for the underdogs.  I've seen him on Sports Center many times ripping on the Wings, Avs, Ducks, any team that's not Canadian...  I think he also has some connection to Boston.  I'm not 100% sure, but I think one of his sons' played hockey there.  I looked at his bio on ESPN.com, but couldn't find anything.
625910
Yeah.....That is the BEST. Those two teams come out to play their very best, even when they are both having a lousy season when they meet!! I love it. I'm a hardcore Redskin fan. Dallas sucks, but they do play a good game when it comes to these two.
1150881
Nothing in game 2, game three Dallas just imploded in the last half of the 4th quarter and that may have very well cost the Mavs this series.  The worst part is that Dallas is blaming the officials and not taking the blame themselves.  Miami offered no excuses when they lost the first two in Dallas, sucked it up, and now have momentum in the series.
691756
Better Overall Record does not matter (unfortunately), it depends on SEEDING, which also depends on DIVISIONS and CONFERENCES.\n\nTherefore, most of the games will be played in Phoenix though Dallas will have some.\n\nIt doesn't matter because the Dallas Mavericks are not going to advance to the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs are and they will secure home-court-advantage.
486213
Not a San Antonio fan at all, go Dallas!! If they play like they did in Game 2 at home in Games 3 and 4 then they will have a 3-1 lead.  There defense was stiffling and the adjustments Avery Johnson made were very good adjustments nad gave San Antonio fits, like I said go dalls cause I hate the spurs
260678
Johnny, Dallas didn't have a losing record.\n\nI gotta go with Arizona too, shockingly.  I have to believe they're going to use the draft to improve that defense.  Add in the fact their in the NFC west, which has a history of not being very good, regardles of Seattle last season, and I think they have a legitimate shot at the playoffs this year.
1187220
Wow, yeah, you are like my counterpart..! LoL. I am a total Spurs fan, and definitely admire the Heat as well. You can't help but like teams that are respectful and classy, and the Mavericks are a team that makes that difficult for people to do (hint: that is why I dont like them..! lol)! I'm glad that if my Spurs couldn't win, that the Heat did, because Dallas has a LOOOONNNGGG way to go before they have the TRUE heart of a champion! Peace, and Go Spurs and Heat! =)
543107
Do you think that the Spurs are going to win three straight games?  I didn't think so.  There is very little probability that anyone can beat Dallas three straight times, even at home, because Dallas is such a good team.  The Spurs are really good as well, but all of the games have been pretty close.  I'm pretty sure Dallas is going to win the next game, but I was also pretty sure they would win the last game as well.
1062428
NO. Because the NBA and the officials want Miami to win the Finals. You people gotta see the refs are cheatin for Miami to win. See all those bullshit calls and who touch Wade on the last play? The devil? This series is FIXED, the NBA is FIXED. Miami is lucky to have the NBA on their side. They had them on their side since Shaq roll down there.  I just Hope Dallas win this series. But as long as the NBA and the refs are on Miami side I can see Mavs winning this series. And it is SAD to see this BULL$HIT thing going on. Thats why I watch College Basketball, because those refs let them play. Even though Duke get all the calls.
746023
That's not always true. But I like Texas and I don't like Oklahoma. I like the Cowboys, but I don't really not like any other team. And to the Patriots fan, the Colts have still won two more and lost two less. Also, don't forget who holds the tiebreaker if they end up tied.
532557
No, I believe that the Mavs have gotten EXTREMELY LUCKY in this series...! Not to put down the Mavs, but not one game has been played where both teams showed their best talent, and every game's pace has been decided by whistles on both sides. Dallas is going to be thouroughly dissapointed if they get past the Spurs, because I honesly don't think they are championship material. You need that extra "it factor" when it comes to going all the way--and all Dallas has proved is that they were able to "squeak" out two games that were poorly played by San Antonio. Either way--I think this series might go to 7 games. Who will win? No idea! LoL