Dirk Nowitzki News

Great team. Many people’s pick to win the whole enchilada for the last two or three years. via ESPN

The Dallas Mavericks try to end their recent woes when they resume a three-game homestand this evening versus the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center. via Miami Herald

“He can’t be on our case all season long; that just kind of wears on you over the long season. It’s time for players to step up and talk about what they see out there.”

The subject was defense — precisely, the 102.2-point average the Mavericks allowed in the past five games.

Coach Avery Johnson quickly made it a lesson in defensive communication — specifically, the lack of it on the court.

During their current three-game losing streak to Indiana, Milwaukee and Washington, the Mavs have surrendered 44.7 points per game in the paint and the Bucks and Wizards each shot better than 50 percent.

Entering Tuesday, the 102.2 points a game ranked in the bottom seven in the league over each team’s past five games. Read more

The Dallas Mavericks wrap up a three-game road trip, as they visit the Milwaukee Bucks tonight at the Bradley Center. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“We just have to continue to fight.”

So much for some home cooking.

The Mavericks limped back home after two consecutive road losses, but Monday night against shorthanded Washington their defense remained out to lunch and, save for Dirk Nowitzki’s hot first half, their offense wasn’t much better.

Behind Caron Butler’s 35 points, Antawn Jamison’s 27 and a blistering 38-point third quarter, the Wizards ran the Mavs out of American Airlines Center 110-98 in front of 19,556. It was the Mavs’ first loss at home after a 6-0 start. Read more

“We still got a lot of stuff to work on. It was a tough stretch. It’s a journey and you learn a lot from the lumps in the road.”

If the Mavericks had enough time, they’d take stock after the first 13 games of the season. via Dallas Morning News

“I feel bad for (the Bobcats) because they played so hard.”

WASHINGTON: The Milwaukee Bucks snatched their fifth victory in a row on Saturday after holding off the Dallas Mavericks 97-95 at the Bradley Center. via People’s Daily Online

“He’s the little motor that makes that engine go”

Michael Redd scored 27 points and made five late free throws to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Dallas Mavericks, 97-95 on Saturday night. via The South Mississippi Sun Herald

If the Pacers want to avoid going 0-3 in their next three games and starting another possible long losing streak, the defense needs to step up, show up and allow the team to stay in the game. via MVN - Recent Articles

“I think the crowd was great and they were treated to a really good basketball game. We need our crowd.”

It’s no secret the run was going to come. The Dallas Mavericks, one of the best teams in the NBA, had overcome double-figure deficits to pull out victories in their past two games. via The Indianapolis Star

“I got a field of llamas next to my house”

If ever there was an example of a player who thrived in one system and struggled when things changed, it’s Marquis Daniels. via Dallas Morning News

Who’s hot: Josh Howard His 3-point shooting has become a valuable weapon. After hitting just three of 12 to start the season, Howard has made five of his last nine, including two without a miss against Houston … via Dallas Morning News

So the Raptors give up another win that they more or less, had in the bag. I’m just so full of mixed emotions because the first half was just about as well as the Raptors can hope to play the Mavs . via HoopsAddict.com

Devin Harris scored 22 points and converted a key three-point play in the closing minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a double-digit deficit for the second straight game to beat the Houston Rockets 100-94 on Wednesday night.

Dirk Nowitzki shook off a slow start to score 18 points and grab 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who overcame a 24-point deficit to beat Toronto on Tuesday night.

Yao Ming had 30 points, 15 rebounds and six blocks for the Rockets. Tracy McGrady added 15 points and 12 assists in his first game back from a sprained right elbow that kept him out a week. Read more

Dirk Nowitzki had a season-high 32 points and a perfect ending in Dallas’ highest-scoring quarter of the season, helping the Mavericks put together a record-setting rally during a 105-99 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

Nowitzki hit four straight 3-pointers in the final 1:41 of the third quarter, when Dallas went ahead to stay after overcoming a 24-point deficit. The Mavericks finished their four-game homestand undefeated and are 6-0 at home this season.

Dallas made its largest comeback ever to win a game in regulation. The Mavericks also overcame a 24-point deficit against Toronto in February 2006, but won that game in overtime. The Raptors have never blown a bigger lead to lose, and now they’ve done it twice against Dallas. Read more