Mavericks don’t have to worry about Bennett Salvatore in Game 1
The NBA just released tonight’s officiating crew. The crew chief is Steve Javie, who will be joined by Mike Callahan and Bill Kennedy.
Archive for May, 2011
Terry’s ink tells a story
Once upon a time tattoos used to be cool, an anti-social activity in the 1960s that grew to be a trendy fashion statement by the ’90s. A taboo confined to sailors and Samoans, these days tattoos are routinely seen on everything from rock stars to movie stars but NBA players take the cake.
Tuesday Watch List: NBA Finalsmania
Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and clean the grill.
NBA Finals: More than just Dirk vs. LeBron
It’s not a decades-long rivalry like Lakers vs. Celtics, and its half-century of history, but to me there aren’t many NBA championship series more intriguing than this one.
Mavericks vs. Heat: Star-Telegram staff predictions
Staff predictions Randy Galloway: Heat 4-0. Heat in sweep. Wrong on Port, wrong on LA, wrong on OKC, so being wrong is right.
Here’s the best reason yet to root for the Mavericks
Jennifer Floyd Engel The Anti-LeBron Manifesto: In the Age of Ego, a Reason to Root for the Mavericks.
The Evolution of Your Quiet Mavericks Leader, Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki will never be mistaken for that in-your-face, rally the troops guy.A Yet, he has grown and embraced the role as the Dallas Mavericks leader this past season.
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd brighter than average veteran star
Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki are the two veteran stars of the Dallas Mavericks, seeking their first NBA title in their third and second attempts, respectively.
Nowitzki and James face critical opportunity
They are two teams comprised of completely different elements, led by two players with contrasting styles, yet Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James shared a common bond coming into this post-season - they were notoriously regarded as playoff underachievers.
Dallas’ Nowitzki wants it all
The biggest party of Dirk Nowitzki’s career was going strong. Teammates, friends and the rest of the 20,000 people who had been screaming “M! V! P!'’ since the first quarter were on their feet in appreciation of him and the Dallas Mavericks.
Dirk is great but he’s no LeBron
Dallas Mavericks center Dirk Nowitzki has had a prolific postseason, scoring 28.4 points per game.
Ill say it again: Heat wont win — but who knows
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Mark Cuban’s quiet time goes on, to Mavs’ delight
Mark Cuban’s quiet time continues. Now that they’ve gotten used to it, the Dallas Mavericks kind of like it this way.
6 Minutes to Glory: The Night that Dirk Nowitzki Will Never Forget
The stage was set. Dirk was ready to take his place among the upper echelon of all-time greats.
Nowitzki’s title-or-bust approach working so far
Regardless of how the NBA finals turn out, Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki will emerge with an improved reputation.