Archive for March, 2009

Howard returns for Mavericks

Josh Howard is returning to the Dallas Mavericks just in time for the playoff push.

Howard’s return could be catalyst for Dallas Mavericks

Josh Howard’s season is about to resume, probably Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mavericks hope Suns burn out before Sunday’s matchup

By EDDIE SEFKO MINNEAPOLIS - The Mavericks have three games before Phoenix visits American Airlines Center on Sunday.By then, they hope the Suns are a nonfactor in the playoff race, or are close to being one.Starting tonight, the Mavericks face the three M’s - Minnesota, Miami and Memphis - before they get the Suns.

Cavaliers top Mavs 102-74 for 12th straight win

The Cleveland Cavaliers turned 60 and didn’t mind one bit. LeBron James scored 24 points with 12 assists and orchestrated Cleveland’s show on and off the floor as the Cavs made more history with a 102-74 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, extending their winning streak to a franchise record 12 straight.

Experts’ views on MVP race? It’s too close to call

The most compelling MVP race in years demands clarity. It requires authoritative voices to put these nightly displays of brilliance into context and let us mortals know who should win.

NBA: Denver 103, Dallas 101

Carmelo Anthony scored 43 points Friday and the Denver Nuggets survived two Dallas chances in the final seconds to defeat the Mavericks 103-101. Denver swept the Mavericks in a season series for the first time in franchise history.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets preview

21; ESPN-FM , KFLC-AM 09:07 PM CDT on Thursday, March 26, 2009 By EDDIE SEFKO / The Dallas Morning News esefko@dallasnews.com Scouting the Nuggets They are coming off a quality win at New Orleans in which Carmelo Anthony had 29 points and Chauncey Billups had 26.

Seventh triple-double for James this season

Dallas Mavericks’ guard Jose Barea passes the ball while being defended by Atlanta Hawks’ forward Al Horford in the first half of their NBA game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday.

Dallas Mavericks are looking for a miracle in the regular-season stretch run.

It’s hard to forget 2006 and Miami, isn’t it? That’s why we still get mad at the Dallas Mavericks so easily.

NCAA Tournament is must-see event for Dallas Mavericks

Players and coaches received a rare weekend off. The Mavericks’ personnel department? Not so much.

Nowitzki’s last-second shot beats Pacers 94-92

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and made an 18-foot stepback shot with 1.1 seconds left to give Dallas a 94-92 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.

Johnson scores 24 points, Murray adds 19 to lead Hawks past short-handed Mavericks 95-87

Joe Johnson scored 24 points, and reserve Flip Murray had 19 in the Atlanta Hawks ‘ seventh straight victory, 95-87 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.

Recap: Dallas vs. Detroit

Dirk Nowitzki tallied 30 points and Erick Dampier posted a solid 16-point, 13-rebound effort as the Dallas Mavericks held off the Detroit Pistons, 103-101, for their eighth straight win at American Airlines Center.

Dallas Mavericks believe only their best will do

Minutes after the Dallas Mavericks let a winnable game against the Los Angeles Lakers slip away with panicky offense and timid rebounding, they had a moment of clarity.

Los Angeles Lakers 107, Dallas Mavericks 100

The Dallas Mavericks dropped their final in a four-game road trip, losing 107-100 against the Los Angeles Lakers .