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Mavs-Spurs thoughts
Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks looked pretty good despite a loss in opener at San Antonio It wasn’t a win and there aren’t moral victories but I was somewhat impressed with the Mavericks going to San...
View ArticleMavs and big leads
The Dallas Mavericks had some trouble with double-digit leads a year ago. But then again a lot of teams do. It’s the NBA so you know everyone “MAKES A RUN.” The good things I’ve seen in four games is...
View ArticleAmar’e was once great, now JAG
Was in Dallas for Knicks and Mavericks Wednesday night as the key members of the Tyson Chandler deal over the summer (Jose Calderon , going to New York) tried to make their former teams see what they...
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What’s 15-5 get you in the West?
Dirk Nowitzki has had a chance to rest in two recent back-to-back games and fortunately the Mavs won both times as every East game is an important win for West teams. I thought the Dallas Mavericks...
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Mavs start tough week at Memphis; lineup notes
The Dallas Mavericks are off to a great start, if you look at their 16-6 record in a vacuum. They’re 8-3 on the road! Wow! They’re 8-3 at home, not as spectacular, but very solid. A new team with an...
View ArticleAmare a good option in Dallas?
So I saw Amare Stoudemire play in Dallas on Thanskgiving week. He was Just Another Guy I wrote. The once high-flying impossible to stop rim-destructive force was now just another NBA big who has...
View ArticleIs this new beginning for Rondo, or beginning of the end?
In some cases unselfishness and assist totals have nothing to do with each other. Rajon Rondo is the perfect illustration of that. He’s been an imperfect fit to say the least with Rick Carlisle’s...
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Shedd-ing some light on Mavs: Coach called game in 130s
As a rule I’m not always a big fan of the in-game interviews during sporting events. The only thing worse is the pre-kickoff interview with a head coach who has been talking about the game for a week...
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Mavs may get what they wish for: Rockets
It’s starting to look more and more like the Mavericks will get what they want, a first-round matchup with the Houston Rockets. The Rockets probably want it, too. The Nos 3-6 teams in the Western...
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Brooks served OKC well
Scott Brooks was fired today. It was probably something OKC had to do. The Thunder aren’t guaranteed Kevin Durant for much longer although he may stay. And Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka are going...
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