Archive for December, 2008

Dallas Mavericks turn page on disappointing 2008

As James Singleton so accurately put it, if not so grammatically correct, it “was the funnest game I’ve ever been a part of.” What better way to close out 2008 than with a 29-point comeback that showed the …

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle ejected

Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle was ejected for arguing in the second quarter of Dallas’ game tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mavs host Wolves at American Airlines Center

The Dallas Mavericks kick off a quick two-game homestand Tuesday by welcoming the Minnesota Timberwolves to North Texas.

Teamwork helped Dallas Mavericks cope

Dec. 29–LOS ANGELES — Few things are as reliable in sports as the wounded-warrior theory.

Nowitzki’s foul earns one-game suspension

Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has been suspended for one game for a flagrant foul in a game against the Jazz.

Mavs awaiting word from NBA on Dirk discipline

The Dallas Mavericks won’t know until Sunday morning if Dirk Nowitzki can play in their afternoon road game against the Los Angeles Clippers .

Shades of Nellie in Dallas Mavericks’ Carlisle

When you hear the term “mad scientist” as it refers to NBA coaches, one name blasts into the brain.

Shorthanded Jazz outrun Mavericks

Rookie Kosta Koufos scored a career-high 18 points and Deron Williams added 17 points and 13 assists as the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-88 on Friday night.

Dirk’s generosity could help Dallas Mavericks in 2010

Let’s start with the most important thing. All of us at Inside the Mavericks want to wish you and your family a happy holiday season.

Mavs pay a visit to Blazers

The nightcap of the NBA’s Christmas Day showcase features the Dallas Mavericks traveling to the Pacific Northwest to face the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden.

Dallas Mavericks stop home, top Memphis, 100-82

The Mavericks came off the road just long enough to throw the dirty socks into the washer and drop off the designer suits for an express dry cleaning.

Dallas Mavericks’ Terry eyes All-Star Game

All-Star Jason “The Jet” Terry. It has a nice wing to it, doesn’t it? The notion of Terry as an All-Star in February may seem foreign to some folks, but it isn’t too premature to talk about it.

Dirk Nowitzki says he’d take a pay cut to help Dallas Mavericks in 2010 free-agent market 2:59 PM CT

Dirk Nowitzki is keeping all his options open for his future, including the possibility of taking less money in 2010 to facilitate the Mavericks acquiring a marquee player or players in that summer’s bountiful …

Terry, Nowitzki help Dallas beat woeful Washington

December 21, 2008 - 7:28 p.m. Jason Terry scored 25 points and Dirk Nowitzki had 23 to help the Dallas Mavericks send the Washington Wizards to their sixth straight loss, 97-86 Sunday night.

Dallas Mavericks end their seven-game homestand on sour note

By JEFF CAPLAN DALLAS - Flirting with disaster against lesser teams is dangerous as Charlotte and Oklahoma City showed.