Archive for January, 2009

Carlisle’s message to Dallas Mavericks: Play harder

In all truthfulness, the Mavericks deserved a spanking at practice Thursday. During Wednesday’s 34-point loss at Milwaukee, they were guilty of the most demeaning crime in sports - not playing hard.

Dallas Mavericks owner insists Josh Howard isna t trade bait

Mark Cuban is aware that trade speculation will continue to increase between now and the Feb.

Villanueva, Redd lead Milwaukee to 34-point win

Michael Redd joked it was time for Dirk Nowitzki to go through the blender. By that point, the Mavericks were already a total mess.

Window of opportunity shutting on Dallas Mavericks

It’s sad to watch the Mavs play these days because we have no memories of champagne showers.

Not half bad: Dallas Mavericks in decent shape at midpoint

The Dallas Mavericks are 24-17 at the midpoint of their schedule, and all they hear is how flawed they are.

Dallas Mavericks’ Cuban keeps open mind on trades

You get the feeling Mark Cuban loves this time of year. Most everybody else in the NBA dislikes the month leading up to the Feb.

For Dallas Mavericks, travel hasn’t been pleasure

One losing streak has come to an end. Now, the Mavericks must address another. The win over Utah allowed the Mavericks to leave for Philadelphia with the weight of four-game losing streak lifted from their …

Dirk vs. Jazz, Round 3

When the Mavericks and Utah met on Dec. 26, Dirk Nowitzki was ejected and later suspended for one game for an altercation with Matt Harpring.

Dallas Mavericks don’t have look of a playoff team

When New Orleans comes to American Airlines Center, you anticipate an ugly reminder of how quickly the Mavericks’ season ended in a 4-1 first-round playoff loss to the Hornets eight months ago.

Paul leads the Hornets past the Mavs

Chris Paul nearly showed Jason Kidd what a quadruple-double looks like, putting up 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals in the New Orleans Hornets’ 104-97 victory over the slumping Dallas …

Dallas Mavericks can’t finish off Denver

The Dallas Mavericks finally drudged up some energy in the second half, and they’ll need to figure out a way to carry it over or their three-game skid could reach four in a matter of hours.

Defense must improve or problems await Dallas Mavericks

Bad things are waiting for the Mavericks. Things like a four-game losing streak.

Kings beat Mavericks for first win of 2009

Kevin Martin scored 21 points, Francisco Garcia had seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch, and the Sacramento Kings ended their five-game losing streak with a 102-95 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on …

Rick Carlisle keeping Dirk Nowitzkia s minutes under control

Dirk Nowitzki played 33 minutes Friday at Phoenix, his lowest total in six weeks - excluding the ejection at Utah - but stewing on the bench in a blowout loss, solace did not accompany his rare rest.

Josh Howard, Dallas Mavericks both take hard fall in Phoenix

Just as Josh Howard seemed to be regaining his groove, the Dallas Mavericks might have to get used to life without him again.