Archive for February, 2010

Mavericks defeat Lakers 101-96, Dirk and Terry combine for 61

The Mavericks win over the Lakers showed what a difference a trade can make. Without Caron Butler, it’s not like the full talent complement of the new team was anywhere evident.

Lakers’ Bynum hit with $25,000 fine

The NBA fined Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum $25,000 for publicly criticizing game officials.

Trade has boosted Nowitzki, Mavericks

By EDDIE SEFKO ATLANTA — Great players love to be surrounded by good players, at least when they become NBA veterans.When they’re young, they just want to be surrounded by players who will give them the ball.

Nowitzki’s 37, Kidd’s 19 points, 17 assists, 16 rebounds help Mavs rally past Hawks

Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 in overtime on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.

Mavericks ink Wafer

The Dallas Mavericks have announced the signing of guard Von Wafer to a 10-day contract.

Nowitzki, Terry carry short-handed Mavericks past the Lakers 101-96

Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 30 and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks won their fifth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 101-96 on Wednesday night.

Another poor shooting performance by Indiana Pacers leads to 91-82 loss to Dallas Mavericks

Indiana Pacers PG T.J. Ford An on-again, off-again season with many more offs than ons for the Indiana Pacers went off again in Dallas Monday.

Indiana Pacers (19-36) at Dallas Mavericks (35-21),

If only the Dallas Mavericks could schedule Golden State every night these days.

Indiana Pacers (19-36) at Dallas Mavericks (35-21),

The Dallas Mavericks will continue their three-game homestand tonight against the Indiana Pacers at American Airlines Arena.

Dallas Mavericks 97, Miami Heat 91: Abridged

Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images. a oe Only in growth, reform, and change, paradoxically enough, is true security to be found.

Kidd, Mavericks overcome Heat 97-91

Jason Kidd knew his Dallas Mavericks needed a jolt in the fourth quarter, so the pass-first point guard decided to take charge offensively.

Nowitzki’s Texas team wins mixed shooting competition of NBA All-Star Weekend

Team Texas led by Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki on Saturday won the Shooting Stars competition of the NBA All-Star Weekend in Dallas, Texas.

Nowitzki leads Mavs past Magic 95-85

Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks rode a surprisingly strong defensive effort to beat the Orlando Magic 95-85 on Friday night.

Dallas Mavericks’ Fan Diary: Feb. 12 and 13

A I Learned today that point-guard Jason Kidd is going to the All-Star Game.A A He was picked to replace injured Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant.A That saves Dallas the embarrassment of being a host city with only one player on the team.

Mavericks’ Kidd hoping to close the deal

Jason Kidd can remember scraping paint off windows in the projects of New Orleans two years ago.