Category: ‘Players’
Dirk Nowitzki Feeling Like Normal and Regaining MVP Form
April 2nd, 2013 at 10:31 AM
After a vintage Dirk Nowitzki performance on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls, it is clear that the big German has regained his elite-form, something that may surprise a lot of folks.
For any national attention that the Mavs have received, it has seemed to revolve around the inclination that the...
Dirk Nowitzki Comes to Rescue for Dallas Mavericks Against Chicago Bulls
March 30th, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Dirk Nowtizki went nuts for the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth quarter of Saturday afternoon's game against the Chicago Bulls, moments after Chicago backup point guard Nate Robinson did the same thing for the Bulls earlier in the quarter.
Robinson was hitting three after three after three, and the Bulls went up 97-85...
Lamar Odom Returns, Dallas Mavericks Try to Break Through Against the Los Angeles Clippers
March 26th, 2013 at 3:22 PM
The Dallas Mavericks are 0-2 against the Los Angeles Clippers this season, as well as just 1-13 against the Western Conference's top five teams.
The Mavs get a chance to break through against a top team Tuesday night at the American Airlines Center, as the Clippers come in for their only visit to Dallas...
Dallas Mavericks Have Must-win Game on Their Hands Against Utah Jazz
March 24th, 2013 at 8:00 AM
The Dallas Mavericks are still trying to inch even closer to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
And on Sunday night, a matchup with the Utah Jazz will go a long way into determining whether the Mavs still have a fighting chance to make the playoffs.
The Jazz...
Beloved Jason Terry Contained by Dallas Mavericks in First Game Against Former Team in Dallas
March 23rd, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Jason Terry spent eight years making countless memories for the Dallas Mavericks and going down as what head coach Rick Carlisle states as 'Mavericks loyalty.' Terry hit many big shots and helped bring a championship to Dallas, as him and Dirk Nowitzki were the only two Mavs to play in...
Gameday Review: Dallas Mavericks Put up Incredible Display of Offense Against Atlanta Hawks
March 18th, 2013 at 11:00 PM
The Dallas Mavericks put up one heck of an offensive performance on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Dallas lit up the Hawks for 57.3 percent shooting from the floor, and they also hit 13 of 22 3-point attempts for 59.1 percent en route to a 127-113 win.
Amazing, considering the...
Dallas Mavericks Must Continue to Capitilize on Home-friendly Schedule
March 17th, 2013 at 11:16 AM
The Dallas Mavericks resorted to getting a lift from little-used reserve guard Rodrigue Beaubois in order to get a comeback win on Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
And with the Mavs continuing a stretch of eight of nine home games, Dallas doesn't mind using a variety of ways to earn...
Gameday Preview: Dallas Mavericks Look for First Win Against San Antonio Spurs This Season
March 14th, 2013 at 3:00 PM
The Dallas Mavericks have 19 games left on the schedule this season, and they are only 2 1/2 games out of the Los Angeles Lakers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
However, beginning with Thursday night's tilt with the San Antonio Spurs, a team the Mavs have not...
Gameday Review: Dallas Mavericks Win Fourth Straight with Close Win Against Milwaukee Bucks
March 12th, 2013 at 11:00 PM
The Dallas Mavericks were once again blessed with a superb fourth quarter performance from sixth man Vince Carter, this time against the Milwaukee Bucks. He poured in 23 points to lead the Mavs to a 115-108 victory, their fourth straight win overall and their third on the road.
Carter hit three clutch 3-pointers...
Dallas Mavericks Try to Win Fourth Straight: Gameday Preview
March 12th, 2013 at 2:37 PM
The Dallas Mavericks try to extend their current winning streak to four games, as they continue their current 4-game road trip Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
However, the Mavs have dropped three of four to Milwaukee (32-29), including a 95-90 home defeat February 26th.
But the Mavs have been hot lately....
Dallas Mavericks Win Third Straight, Blowout Minnesota Timberwolves
March 10th, 2013 at 11:00 PM
The Dallas Mavericks took advantage of a tired, depleted Minnesota Timberwolves team on Sunday night. Dallas cruised in the second half on its way to a 100-77 blowout victory.
Dallas' bench scored 58 points as they continued to show why they are the third-highest scoring reserve unit in the league. Leading...
Dallas Mavericks Get Revenge on Houston Rockets: Gameday Review
March 6th, 2013 at 11:00 PM
In a game that was desperately needed for multiple reasons, the Dallas Mavericks were able to get revenge on the Houston Rockets for Sunday's beatdown loss, as well as inch a little closer to the playoff standings.
Dallas got a great all-around performance from O.J. Mayo, as well as stellar defense...
Gameday Review: Dallas Mavericks Snap Three-game Losing Streak
March 1st, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Unlike the past three games, the Dallas Mavericks closed out a team and hung on for a victory.
That's what happened Friday night, as the Mavs took it to the Brooklyn Nets. Dallas led by as much as 20 in the third quarter before hanging on for a 98-90 win at...
Gameday Preview: Dallas Mavericks Battle Los Angeles Lakers for Ninth Place in Western Conference Standings
February 24th, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Two teams who have declared themselves champions in three of the last four seasons will battle it out Sunday afternoon, as the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers look to solidify ninth place in the Western Conference, as well as their respective playoff pushes.
Both of these teams are currently on...
Gameday Recap: Dallas Mavericks Able to Slip Out of New Orleans with a Rare Road Win
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:05 PM
The Dallas Mavericks put aside their New Orleans demons, at least for Friday night.
After Dallas went down 100-96 with under a minute to go in the game, the Mavs followed up with an 8-0 run, capped by Vince Carter's clutch step-back 3-pointer over Hornets forward Jason Smith with about 6.5...
Dallas Mavericks Acquire Anthony Morrow from Atlanta Hawks
February 21st, 2013 at 4:48 PM
The Dallas Mavericks worked out a swap of backup swingmen with the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavs acquired Anthony Morrow in exchange for Dahntay Jones. Both players have expiring contracts, but Morrow averaged just 5.2 points for the Hawks in only 24 games this season.
Despite the low scoring average, however, Dallas...
Dallas Mavericks Looking at Beno Udrih
February 21st, 2013 at 11:23 AM
With the trade deadline coming up fast and furious on Thursday afternoon, the Dallas Mavericks are looking at upgrading their backup point guard position with Milwaukee Bucks guard Beno Udrih, according to ESPN's Mark Stein.
In this deal, the Mavs would give up Dahntay Jones and Rodrigue Beaubois, although this is...
Will the Dallas Mavericks Be Active Before Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline?
February 19th, 2013 at 3:46 PM
There is plenty of debate to go around that the Dallas Mavericks, currently 23-29 and 11th in the Western Conference, should or should not be active before the NBA Trade Deadline this upcoming Thursday. Dallas is on the verge of missing the playoffs for the first time since Dirk Nowitzki's...
All-Star Weekend: Dahntay Jones Helps Jeremy Evans in Dunk Contest
February 17th, 2013 at 9:22 PM
One Dallas Maverick made an appearance at the 2013 All-Star Weekend in Houston after all.
Dahntay Jones was brought out by Jeremy Evans, the reigning slam dunk contest winner. Jones threw a sitting lob pass to Evans in the finals of the dunk contest. Evans jumped over Jones and threw down...
Gameday Review: Dallas Mavericks Pound Sacramento Kings
February 13th, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Vince Carter lit it up from behind the arc as he led the Dallas Mavericks to a blowout 123-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Carter made 9-of-15 shots from the field and 6-of-9 from 3-point range. His brilliance against the NBA's worst defensive team highlighted one of the...