Spin can’t hide the fact that Mavericks aren’t a contender

"Some things didn't go our way, but we hung in there"

It's just as well that Mark Cuban was out of town Thursday night, instead of ranting from his usual sideline seat at the AAC.

Back-to-back postgame showdowns with coach Avery Johnson might have been too much for both men.

Somebody could have been hurt.

I could try to snow you with a positive spin here, sort of like Avery did us in the aftermath of another Mavs' loss, but I won't insult your intelligence.

I could tell you that the Mavs at least played with heart against the Celtics. Read more

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