Archive for March, 2009

NBA: Lakers seem more than a little curious

The Lakers last played the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 28. They finally meet them again this afternoon at Staples Center, and there’s a better than average chance they will face them in a first-round playoff …

Jackson, Ellis lead Warriors over Mavericks

Stephen Jackson scored 31 points, Monta Ellis had season highs of 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors put a dent into Dallas’ playoff run, beating the Mavericks 119-110 Friday night.

Mavericks sliced really thin with Devean George’s injury

The Dallas Mavericks’ perimeter defense has been a problem area much of the season, and it could get more troublesome with the loss of Devean George.

Dallas Mavericks knocked off stride by Warriors, 119-110

The Mavericks’ run of success on their road trip came to a screeching halt Friday night with a familiar nemesis doing the dirty work.

Dallas Mavericks show they can be a playoff factor

Hitching onto the Dallas Mavericks’ bandwagon can be a risky proposition. But it’s starting to look as if it is time.

Nowitzki, Terry carry load for Dallas Mavericks

OAKLAND, Calif. - There is only one way to describe the Mavericks over the last three games: Two-rific. More than ever, Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry are putting the Mavericks on their shoulders on offense and …

How One Bad Call Labeled Dirk Nowitzki a Choker

Is Dirk Nowitzki really the so called “choker” some fans make him out to be? It seems as though every time I watch him play, he’ll hit some incredible fade-away in the clutch.

Mavericks edge Trail Blazers 93-89

Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 10 rebounds and Jason Terry scored 24 points as Dallas beat Portland 93-89 Wednesday night.

Nowitzki hit 13 of 24 shots, including two during the final 1:03 as Portland attempted to rally from a 13-point second-half deficit.

Dallas (40-25) has won seven of its past nine games, and moved within a half-game of Denver for the seventh playoff seed in the Western Conference.

The loss (40-24) kept Portland one-half game behind Utah for first place in the Northwest Division, and ended the Trail Blazers 12-game home winning streak.

Mavericks-Trail Blazers Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the middle of the tightly packed Western Conference playoff race primarily because of their success at the Rose Garden.

Nowitzki, Mavs head West needing to get on a roll

The Dallas Mavericks are heading West this week for a conference tournament of sorts.

Dallas Mavericks loss a ‘pitiful displaya

The only question to ask after the disgusting performance the Mavericks put on Monday night was whether this team deserves to be a playoff contender.

Dallas Mavericks’ Cuban means business

Nearly a week has passed since Mark Cuban questioned his team’s effort and threatened action.

Mavericks turn away struggling Wizards

Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points, Jason Terry equaled a season-high with 33 and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Washington Wizards their fifth straight loss, 119-103 on Saturday night.

The Other Side: Dallas Mavericks

You like that, Mr. Cuban? Outside of Shaquille O’Neal’s war of words with Orlando Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy, the most entertaining outburst of the week came from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who blasted …

by the Numbers New Orleans Hornets VS. Dallas Mavericks

Time/place: 7 p.m., New Orleans Arena TV/Radio: TNT; 106.7-FM; 830-AM Notable: This is the Mavericks’ first appearance in New Orleans since being eliminated last spring in the first round of the Western …