Archive for February, 2009

Bosh, Raptors have awful night against Mavericks

With a six-game road trip at hand, the Toronto Raptors are in a state resembling shambles.

Nowitzki likes state of Dallas Mavericks

Trades and rumors of trades swirl during All-Star Weekend. The Mavericks led the charge one year ago with their acquisition of Jason Kidd.

To rise in West, Dallas Mavericks little room for error

The Mavericks had a busy few hours before the All-Star break began. Over the course of Thursday evening, they got a vivid example of how tight the Western Conference is, and saw their superstar go face to face …

Celtics rally late as Mavs go cold

Kevin Garnett was frustrated and sitting on the Boston bench after getting three fouls in a matter of seconds while battling with Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas’ lone All-Star. Celtics coach Doc Rivers was already in …

Triple threats: Celts’ trio sets standard Dallas Mavericks hope to copy

Champions are cut from many different molds in the NBA. There is the singular mega-star who carries a well-conceived supporting staff.

Mavericks 118, Kings 100. A Requiem in 10 Parts

My Top 10 observations from last night’s Mavs’ romp: 10. Mark Cuban really really really really loves him some Jason Kidd.

Korver starts, helps finish off the Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks wish his off-the-bench streak would have continued for at least one more game.

Mavericks Win Over Time Thriller

Dirk Nowitzki scored 44 points, 14 in overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a hand injury to second-leading scorer Jason Terry for a 115-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

Dallas Mavericks whip up some Magic in Orlando, 105-95

Is this the same team that was blown out twice on its last road trip? Does this resemble the group that was victimized by a lack of passion and precision for most of January? If there is an “on” button to this …

Dallas Mavericks didn’t play together as deficit to Jazz mounted

It was a mild shocker that the Mavericks were only four points down after shooting 28percent in the first quarter at Utah on Thursday.

Deron Williams has 34 points, 12 assists as Jazz rout Mavericks 115-87

Deron Williams shook off a deep thigh bruise and scored 34 points and handed out 12 assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 115-87 rout of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.

NBA Power Rankings: Mavericks starting to find consistency

The Post rankings are a compilation of individual rankings from Post writers Bruce Arthur and Eric Koreen and editors Guy Spurrier and Noah Love.

Howard Paces Mavs Over Blazers

Josh Howard led five Mavericks in double figures with 23 points, as Dallas won its fourth straight game by upending the Portland Trail Blazers, 104-99. Dirk Nowitzki logged 16 points and 11 rebounds, while …

By constantly tinkering, Dallas Mavericks’ Carlisle may have found something that works

Given the latest turn in the Mavs’ fortunes, let’s consider the possible explanations: A) The Mavs averaged 111 points over their three-game winning streak because Rick Carlisle gave Jason Kidd the keys to the …

Trail Blazers-Mavericks Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers had to overcome a double-figure fourth-quarter deficit to keep their winning streak alive in their last game.