Archive for October, 2008

Yao, Artest lead Rockets past Mavericks 112-102

Yao Ming and Ron Artest powered a 16-2 run late in the fourth quarter, carrying the Houston Rockets to a 112-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night in the debut of new Mavs coach Rick Carlisle.

Losses leave Dallas Mavericks wondering

The Dallas Mavericks seem to have made that leap into middle age and accepted that the preseason is a nuisance and not to be taken seriously.

Dirk Nowitzki Tunes Up for the Rock-ets

Shockingly, the Giant German didn’t play “99 Luftballons.” Since he wasn’t invited to star in the awesome new commercial featuring Kobe Bryant, Tony Hawk, Michael Phelps and A-Rod , we know Dirk Nowitzki isn’t …

Dallas Mavericks focus on defense as season nears

Dirk Nowitzki was joking, presumably, when he asked to get NBA Players Association head Billy Hunter on the phone to log a complaint about practice length.

Nowitzki a success for Dallas Mavericks

Most folks remember the disturbing cereal-bowl haircut that Dirk Nowitzki showed up with.

Dallas Mavericks reaching a comfort level

Coach Rick Carlisle took everybody to the movies, figuratively, before Tuesday’s game.

Can the Dallas Mavericks succeed? We had to ask

By DAVID MOORE and EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News dmoore@dallasnews.com / esefko@dallasnews.com Does Jason Kidd have anything left? Do you? Have consecutive first-round crashes persuaded you to sell your …

Mavs look to rebound with new coach, same players

The posters harping on defense are gone from the practice court. So is the high-pitched New Orleans twang of former coach Avery Johnson.

Recap: Dallas vs. Indiana

Danny Granger scored 24 points and Marquis Daniels added 22 points and nine rebounds, as Indiana geared up for the regular season with a 114-91 waxing of Dallas in the preseason finale for both clubs.

Ford leads Pacers past Mavericks in pre-season finale

Danny Granger scored 24 points, T.J. Ford had 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-91 on Thursday night in the final pre-season game for both teams.

2008-09 Dallas Mavericks Preview

Mark Cuban will never rest until his team wins a title, but the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks seems to be facing an uphill battle.

Boring stretch awaits before Dallas Mavericks go full-bore

Thursday should be highlighted on the NBA’s list of key dates because it signifies the end of the preseason for the Mavericks.

James Singleton making successful comeback from injury

By JEFF CAPLAN DALLAS - NBA longevity has always dangled by a thread for James Singleton.

Dallas Mavericks searching for bench depth

One of the great myths of recent Dallas Mavericks teams has been their alleged depth.

Green has 29 points, Howard 25 to lead Mavs

Gerald Green scored 29 points and Josh Howard had 25 to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 124-109 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.