'Melo gets better of Artest as Nuggets whip Lakers Nov 14, 2009
Melo gets better of Artest as Nuggets whip Lakers - Bobcats/NBA - NewsObserver. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cleaning the Desk for the Week-End Nov 14, 2009
Interested in Dodgers Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who attempted to purchase a controlling share of the Chicago Cubs a few years ago, said he might be interested in buying the Dodgers if "the right deal" falls in place. "For the right deal, I'm always interested, but I'm not on a mission," Cuban said. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Nowitzki, Mavs beat T'Wolves for 13th straight time Nov 14, 2009
(Sports Network) - Dirk Nowitzki had 20 points and 11 rebounds, as the Dallas Mavericks continued their dominance over the Minnesota Timberwolves with an 89-77 victory at Target Center. Dallas has won 13 consecutive games against Minnesota, which matches San Antonio's streak against New Jersey as the longest active streak by one NBA team over an opponent. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Prospective groom drops ring from hot air balloon Nov 13, 2009
Dallas Mavericks (0-1) at Los Angeles Lakers (1-0), 10:30 p.m.. The defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers shoot for their second straight win in the young season when they welcome the Dallas Mavericks to Staples Center. (Fresno Bee)
The NBA's Most Fan-Friendly Offerings Nov 13, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks, host team for the 2010 NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium, are combining hosting duties with fan benefits full or partial season ticket plans include an All-Star ticket. The Los Angeles Clippers are offering season tickets for as low as $9 per ticket ($396 per plan). (BusinessWeek)
Howard setback Nov 12, 2009
Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard suffers setback in return from ankle injury - ESPN Dallas. Updated: November 12, 2009, 2:02 AM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Jefferson leads short-handed Spurs past Mavericks Nov 12, 2009
The Spurs' Richard Jefferson puts up a shot against the Dallas Mavericks Drew Gooden during their game in San Antonio. The Spurs won 92-83. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Press Release Week No. 1 Nov 12, 2009
Jason Smith, Colorado State (Philadelphia 76ers) J.R. Giddens, New Mexico (Boston Celtics) Danny Granger, New Mexico (Indiana Pacers) Kenny Thomas, New Mexico (Sacramento Kings) Kurt Thomas, TCU (Milwaukee Bucks) Louis Amundson, UNLV (Phoenix Suns) Joel Anthony, UNLV (Miami Heat) Marcus Banks, UNLV (Toronto Raptors) Shawn Marion, UNLV (Dallas Mavericks) Andrew Bogut, Utah (Milwaukee Bucks) Andre Miller, Utah (Portland Trailblazers) Theo Ratliff, Wyoming (San Antonio Spurs). WORKING OVERTIME... (Themwc.com)
Cuban is just what baseball, Dodgersneed Nov 12, 2009
Nam Y. Huh / AP fileMark Cuban has owned the Dallas Mavericks since 2000. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Mavericks 92, Spurs 83 Nov 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Dallas Mavericks - San Antonio Spurs Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Richard Jefferson had a season-best 29 points and pulled down seven rebounds, leading the short-handed Spurs to a 92-83 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mavericks start slow, beat Rockets 121-103 Nov 11, 2009
Jason Terry scored 24 points, Erick Dampier had 14 points and 20 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 121-103 on Tuesday night. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Rockets 103, Mavericks 121 Nov 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Houston Rockets - Dallas Mavericks Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Jason Terry was deadly off the bench, missing just one shot in a 24-point effort, as the Dallas Mavericks rebounded from some early struggles to post a 121-103 win over the Houston Rockets. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cuban remains interested in purchasing franchise Nov 11, 2009
DALLAS (AP) -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who lost in a bid to purchase to the , apparently still has some interest in owning a Major League Baseball team. Amid several reports that he'd be interested in buying the , who are not for sale, Cuban says "if it's a perfect deal" he's interested. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Cuban denies report on Isotopes' parent Nov 11, 2009
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is denying a report that has him interested in buying the Los Angeles Dodgers. Related News. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Cuban reportedly says hed buy Dodgers Nov 10, 2009
Mark Cuban has owned the Dallas Mavericks since 2000 ... The owner of the Dallas Mavericks says he's consider buying the Los Angeles Dodgers if the right situation arose, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. (MSNBC -- Sports)
HORNETS (2-3) VS. RAPTORS (2-2) Nov 8, 2009
Notable: The Hornets ended a two-game losing streak with Wednesday night's 114-107 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks. The Hornets held the Mavericks to 25 percent shooting in overtime. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Mavs blow out Raptors in Howards return Nov 8, 2009
DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks had a perfect night, welcoming back swingman Josh Howard in a blowout win. Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and nine rebounds, and Howard scored 16 points in his season debut in the Mavericks 129-101 victory over Toronto on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Anthony's road from rookie to weekly MVP Nov 7, 2009
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony celebrates after scoring over the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter during Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference semi-final basketball playoffs in Denver May 3, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Hornets set to hit rough part of schedule Nov 7, 2009
That escalation begins in earnest tonight at the New Orleans Arena when the fortified Dallas Mavericks arrive for a nationally televised game against the struggling Hornets. Tonight's visit by the Mavs, a bitter Southwest Division foe, is followed by Friday night's home game against All-Star Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors before the team departs on its first West-Coast excursion of the season with games against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers (Sunday) and Phoenix Suns (Nov. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Kings G Martin to have wrist surgery Nov 7, 2009
Chris Paul poured in a game-high 39 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed five rebounds on Wednesday, as the Hornets took down the Dallas Mavericks, 114-107, in OT at New Orleans Arena. David West added 25 points and 10 rebounds for the Hornets, who snapped a brief two-game skid. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lieberman breaks NBA coaching gender barrier Nov 6, 2009
Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman was introduced Thursday as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks' affiliate in the NBA Development League, which will tip off in November 2010. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images. (ESPN -- Basketball)
NEVER TOO LATE Nov 5, 2009
It took an extra period, but the Hornets finally put away the stubborn Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night 114-107 in front of a crowd of 13,566, snapping a two-game losing streak. Peja Stojakovic's 3-pointer with 6. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Lieberman to become 1st female coach in NBDL Nov 5, 2009
A press release sent out Wednesday by the Dallas Mavericks, which will be an affiliate of the Frisco team, touted the pending announcement of historic additions to the new D-League franchise. Among the participants listed for the news conference is Head Coach Nancy Lieberman. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hornets Topple Mavericks In OT, 114-107 Nov 5, 2009
(AP) NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. David West scored 25 points and Bobby Brown 18 points for the Hornets, including a 3 and a breakaway dunk in overtime. (CBS News)
Already, it's a must-win game for the Warriors Nov 5, 2009
Nash became an NBA starter in his third season when he came to the Dallas Mavericks and fell under the tutelage of one Don Nelson. Nelson's comparison looked lousy Friday when Nash outscored Curry 18-12 and handed out 20 assists to Curry's four (ouch). (San Francisco Chronicle)
GAME REPORT: Mavericks 107, Hornets 114 Nov 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Dallas Mavericks - New Orleans Hornets Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... New Orleans, LA (Sports Network) - Chris Paul poured in a game-high 39 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed five rebounds, as the New Orleans Hornets took down the Dallas Mavericks, 114-107, in overtime at New Orleans Arena. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hornets' knack for repeating mistakes draws Scott's ire Nov 5, 2009
After watching repeated mistakes occur in two consecutive losses entering Wednesday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks at the New Orleans Arena, Hornets Coach Byron Scott said lineup changes could be on the way. Scott said if he saw mistakes made by some of his starters during the opening 24 minutes of Wednesday's game, he would have considered making changes. (Nola.com -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Jazz 85, Mavericks 96 Nov 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nowitzki's 29-point Fourth Quarter Fuels Mavs Nov 4, 2009
(AP) DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 96-85 on Tuesday night. Nowitzki broke the franchise record of 24 points in any quarter set by Mark Aguirre against Denver on March 24, 1984. (CBS News)
Dirk saves Mavs with 29-point 4th quarter Nov 4, 2009
DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks offense barely had a pulse for most of three quarters. Then Dirk Nowitzki decided to take control. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Superman: Dirk's 29 in the 4th a singular Dallas sports feat Nov 4, 2009
Unchained, unyielding and bar-room brawling his way to the basket, Dirk Nowitzki carried the Dallas Mavericks like never before Tuesday night. His team record 29 -- 29. (Multichannel News)
Hawks face early road test against Lakers Nov 1, 2009
They were trounced 94-80 at home Friday night by a Dallas Mavericks team that was whipped by the Washington Wizards at home Tuesday night. The Hawks dominated those same Wizards at home Friday night, completing the merry go-round of reality checks for all involved. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mavericks beat 0-4 Clippers 93-84 Nov 1, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks were the team the Los Angeles Clippers beat for their first victory last season. Dirk Nowitzki and his teammates were intent on not letting it happen again. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Having run with Rebs, Ratner settles in at 'Hurst Nov 1, 2009
Through his father's association with UNLV, the younger Ratner became friendly with Runnin' Rebels like Shawn Marion, now an NBA all-star with the Dallas Mavericks, and a devotee of towel-chewing former coach Jerry Tarkanian. "I got to know some of the players and as I got older, my junior and senior years of high school, they let me play pick-up games with them," Ratner said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Can the Lakers break the 72-win sea... Nov 1, 2009
Can they still go 20-1 after losing to the Dallas Mavericks ... Can they still go 20-1 after losing to the Dallas Mavericks ... The teams beaten by the Bulls to compose that record pale in comparison against the teams which the Lakers will try to do it against: 2009-2010 versions of Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Orlando Magic, etc. (Suite101.com)
Blazers, Rockets go at it again in Houston Nov 1, 2009
(Sports Network) - A night after sending one team from LA to the loss column, the Dallas Mavericks will close out their Hollywood stay against the Clippers Saturday from Staples Center. Dallas handed the defending champion Lakers a 94-80 loss on Friday, as Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the way. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Winless Nets search for a victory in DC Nov 1, 2009
Arenas has 23 points and four assists, while Brendan Haywood chipped in 19 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, who started the season with a 102-91 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. "When you get outscored at the line by 17, it's going to hurt you," Wizards first-year head coach Flip Saunders said on the team's site. (ABC 7 News, DC)
It's tough coping with big bye week Nov 1, 2009
Now they're together on the Dallas Mavericks, joining Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd in a locker room that's completely championship-free. Strangely enough, that could work to everyone's advantage this season. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Mavericks 94, Lakers 80 Oct 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009 Dallas Mavericks - Los Angeles Lakers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lakers listless Oct 31, 2009
LOS ANGELES - The Dallas Mavericks surprised themselves in a bad way with a season-opening loss at home. Then they hit the road and stunned the defending NBA champions. (MSNBC -- Sports)
THE MAIN EVENTS Oct 31, 2009
April 29, 2008: Hornets eliminate Dallas Mavericks. The Arena's major tenant advances to 2008 Western Conference semifinals with its first playoff series win since relocating to New Orleans. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Okafor lifts Hornets over Kings Oct 31, 2009
Gilbert Arenas had 23 points and four assists for the Wizards, who started the season with a 102-91 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. Brendan Haywood finished with 19 points and nine rebounds. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nowitzki scores 21 in Mavs' 94-80 victory over LA Oct 31, 2009
AP Photo Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, right, reaches in on Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season ... Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Nowitzki scores 21, Mavs dominate at free throw line in 94-80 victory over Lakers Oct 31, 2009
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant goes up for shot as Dallas Mavericks forward Quinton Ross defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Los Angeles ... LOS ANGELES (AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season. (FOX61, CT)
Mavs look for Nowitzki to step up vs. Lakers Oct 30, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks would love to find similar help for their own superstar. The Lakers may get Pau Gasol back as they look to extend their winning streak over the Mavericks to seven Friday at Staples Center, while Dallas hopes for a better performance from Dirk Nowitzki's supporting cast. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wednesday Morning Basketball Report Oct 29, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks were one of four teams to host a game in the NBA's start to the season last night. did not dress for the game. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Warriors have playoff chance, but only if.... Oct 29, 2009
Denver, due for a fall, still has the talent to qualify and the deep, resurgent Dallas Mavericks will land somewhere among the top six. After that, Golden State fans, it's wide open. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Arenas Carries Wizards Past Mavericks Oct 29, 2009
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West preview Oct 29, 2009
2) Dallas Mavericks (3). First Take: The easy opinion is that the Mavs will again be relegated to second-round sparring partner for the heavyweights come playoff time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Arenas torches Mavs Oct 28, 2009
Finally healthy after two seasons virtually lost to knee injuries, Arenas had 29 points and nine assists as the Wizards took an early lead over the revamped Dallas Mavericks and never let go on their way to a 102-91 victory Tuesday night. I felt fine, said Arenas, who was practically forced to speak after he and the team were fined $25,000 each for his silence during the preseason. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Former Jam Players Make NBA Roster Oct 28, 2009
The NBA regular season begins tonight as the Boston Celtics visit the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards visit the Dallas Mavericks, the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Clippers visit the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Hornets trying to get on same page Oct 28, 2009
With a tough schedule that includes games against the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Portland in the opening two weeks of the season, it is vital for the Hornets to have Okafor, who is expected to start tonight. "The last two days having Emeka back has been great," Paul said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
NBA PREVIEW: Western Conference Oct 27, 2009
Mark Heisler, Los Angeles Times. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Point guard Aaron Brooks is key to Rockets' season Oct 27, 2009
Houston Rockets' Aaron Brooks (0) defends Dallas Mavericks' Jose Barea (11) in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Houston ... Houston Rockets' Aaron Brooks (0) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks' Quinton Ross (6) in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Houston ... Houston Rockets' Carl Landry (14) dunks the ball as Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd, left, watches in the second half of an NBA basketball game... (News & Observer -- Sports)
LAKERS: L.A. adds character to defend title Oct 27, 2009
Dallas Mavericks- San Antonio Spurs. No. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mavs' Carlisle: Howard could be out for weeks Oct 27, 2009
Josh Howard may miss weeks, Dallas Mavericks coach says - ESPN Dallas. Updated: October 27, 2009, 12:58 AM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Adding talent, top teams flex their muscles Oct 26, 2009
The Dallas Mavericks, who made the finals in 2007, acquired Shawn Marion, a four-time All-Star and multidimensional forward, from Toronto. Having obtained Jefferson, the Spurs then signed Antonio McDyess, Keith Bogans and Theo Ratliff, giving them a fantastically deep bench. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Western conference Oct 26, 2009
Dallas Mavericks: They're in that odd place of being beyond title contention but still good enough not to break up. I wonder what Dirk Nowitzki might bring in trade, particularly a year from now when he'd represent a large, expiring contract. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA Division Previews Oct 25, 2009
Dallas Mavericks (51-31). The Mavs didn't stand pat in the offseason and made a few moves to solidify their front court, bringing in Drew Gooden, Shawn Marion and Tim Thomas. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Nowitzki scores 32 points before ejection and Dallas beats Houston 98-94 in preseason Oct 24, 2009
Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki, left, of Germany, is pressured by Houston Rockets' Carl Landry in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Houston ... HOUSTON (AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 98-94 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. (FOX61, CT)
Pepperdine University Set to Induct NBA Star Doug Christie Into Its 2009 Hall of Fame Class Oct 24, 2009
"I'm extremely honored to have been chosen for this years' Pepperdine Hall of fame induction along with such an elite class. My years attending Pepperdine were some of the best of my life, from all of my teammates and their diligence, hard work and support, to Coaches, Tom Asbury, Bob Hawkins, Bob Williams and David Campbell, and all the wonderful staff I am forever grateful," states Doug Christie, on the heels of a stellar 14 year NBA career where Doug played with NBA teams such as the Los... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NBA Notebook: Economy likely to keep rosters below maximum Oct 24, 2009
"NBA teams are businesses like every other in this country," Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wrote in an e-mail. "Times are tough and I expect many if not most teams to carry fewer than 15 players on their rosters.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mavericks waive Voskuhl Oct 23, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Dallas Mavericks have waived center Jake Voskuhl. Voskuhl signed with Dallas in late September after he spent last season with Toronto and posted averages of 0. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cuban supports supervised medical steroid use Oct 22, 2009
Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner: Supervised use of steroids for injury recovery could make sense - ESPN Dallas. Updated: October 21, 2009, 2:03 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Rebuilt Mavericks taking the all-for-one approach Oct 22, 2009
AP Photo Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry (31) makes a steal against Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum (12) in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Dallas ... Now they're together on the Dallas Mavericks, joining Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd in a locker room that's completely championship-free ... Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki clutches his fist after making a basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
