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  • March 2008
    • Howard, Dirk Cruise Past Bobcats

      Howard, Dirk Cruise Past Bobcats

      (Newser) - Josh Howard returned to form, sparking the Mavericks with a 20-point first half. He ended with 24 and Dirk Nowitzki added 26 in Dallas' 118-93 rout of Charlotte, reports the Dallas Morning News . Howard's defense also stymied Bobcats wing Jason Richardson, who shot 4 of 16. Gerald Wallace had 14 points after an eight-game absence. Also in the NBA: More »

    • Isiah's Knicks Handed Another Blowout Loss

      Isiah's Knicks Handed Another Blowout Loss

      (Newser) - The New York Knicks continued their season-long string of underwhelming performances by scoring only 31 points in the first half of a 108-79 loss in Dallas tonight. The Mavericks were able to rest their top players in the fourth quarter thanks to a 22-point advantage after three periods. Dirk Nowitzki had 18 points in a mere 22 minutes, reports AP. More »

    • Jazz Devour Nuggets in 132-105 Romp

      Jazz Devour Nuggets in 132-105 Romp

      (Newser) - "When we don't match the level of intensity, we struggle—especially defensively," said Nuggets coach George Karl—and his team certainly did struggle against a whirlwind Jazz team that triumphed 132-105. Utah's 11 three-pointers left them with a 73% record from beyond the arc, better than the team's overall field goal and free-throw rates, reports the Denver Post. Elsewhere in the NBA: More »

    • Rockets Climb Over Mavericks

      Rockets Climb Over Mavericks

      (Newser) - The Houston Rockets didn't miss a beat without star center Yao Ming again last night as they cruised past the Dallas Mavericks 113-98, reports the Houston Chronicle . Tracy McGrady pumped in 31 points as Houston won a franchise-high 17th straight game. The Rockets also snapped a Mavs run that had seen them beat Houston six straight and 10 of 11. More »

    • Mavericks Can't Get Past Jazz

      Mavericks Can't Get Past Jazz

      (Newser) - Dallas lost its third consecutive game against a Western Conference division leader tonight, giving up 16 straight points during the fourth quarter in a 116-110 loss to Utah. The Mavericks, now 4-4 since acquiring point guard Jason Kidd, had trailed by 21 early in the game but managed to actually take a three-point lead before the Jazz' late spurt, reports AP. More »

    • Kobe Nets 52 as LA Corrals Mavs

      Kobe Nets 52 as LA Corrals Mavs

      (Newser) - Kobe Bryant scored the Lakers' last 14 points in the fourth quarter and totaled 52 points on the afternoon as LA topped Dallas in overtime, 108-104. The Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki, who scored 30 points, sent the game to the extra session by hitting a 3-pointer with two seconds left but missed another tying three at the end of overtime that could have extended the game, reports the AP. More »

    • Kidd Quiets Critics in Mavs' Defeat of Kings

      Kidd Quiets Critics in Mavs' Defeat of Kings

      (Newser) - Any doubters in Dallas have likely changed their tune after Jason Kidd nearly snagged a triple-double in the Mavericks' 115-106 domination of Sacramento. The Mavs put the leap in Leap Day, with Kidd grabbing 11 boards, Dirk Nowitzki hauling in 10, Josh Howard getting nine, and Erick Dampier leading with 13, the Sacramento Bee reports. In other hoops news: More »

  • February 2008
    • Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

      Kidd Benched for Finale of Mavs' Loss

      (Newser) - Trailing the Spurs by two points with 35 seconds on the clock, the Mavericks benched assister Jason Kidd in favor of shotmaker Jerry Stackhouse, but to no avail. San Antonio went on to win 97-94 after two missed shots by Dirk Nowitzki and one blocked Jason Terry try, the Dallas Morning News reports. In other basketball action: More »

    • Prodigal Kidd Returns to Dallas

      Prodigal Kidd Returns to Dallas

      (Newser) - Once more in Mavericks colors, Jason Kidd made his first game back in Dallas a good one. Kidd came two assists and a rebound shy of a triple-double as the Mavericks topped the Bulls, 102-94; he notched an assist on Dallas's first offensive possession, to the crowd's loud delight. Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers with 29 points. More »

    • Dish-Happy Kidd Sparks Dallas Win

      Dish-Happy Kidd Sparks Dallas Win

      (Newser) - Dallas continued to enjoy canny distribution from its new marquee point guard, as Jason Kidd notched a season-high 17 assists in a 99-83 drubbing of Minnesota. Dirk Nowitzki beat all scorers with 29 points in a characteristically efficient 10-of-15 performance. Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves with 22. Also in pro hoops: More »

    • Kidd's Passes on the Mark in Mavericks' Win

      Kidd's Passes on the Mark in Mavericks' Win

      (Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points on 89% shooting as three Mavericks crossed the 20-point plateau in a 98-83 win over the rebuilding Grizzlies. Jason Kidd, in his second game since being traded to Dallas, fit nicely into the offense with 15 assists. The Mavs controlled this game all the way, extending a 19-point halftime lead to 26 at one point, reports AP. More »

    • Hornets Sting Kidd in Debut With Mavs

      Hornets Sting Kidd in Debut With Mavs

      (Newser) - Chris Paul showed his mettle again, scoring 31 points in the Hornets' 104-93 besting of Dallas last night, the Times-Picayune reports. " Every camera in America said it was a great starting line up with J-Kidd coming in," Paul said after the game. Kidd, in his first game with Dallas after Tuesday's trade, had eight points. Elsewhere in the NBA: More »

    • Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well

      Kidd: Mavs Deal's Alive and Well

      (Newser) - Reluctant trade pieces Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse got their way and will be staying in Dallas—but Jason Kidd is likely joining them regardless, reports ESPN. The blockbuster deal for the veteran Nets point guard will include Mavs Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell instead, along with Devin Harris, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, draft picks and $3 million. More »

    • NBA Nixes Stackhouse Return to Mavs

      NBA Nixes Stackhouse Return to Mavs

      (Newser) - Jason Kidd's road to Dallas runs into more road blocks every day, and now the journey may never be completed, reports ESPN. Friday the NBA told the Mavericks that Jerry Stackhouse can be part of the trade with the New Jersey Nets, but he can’t return to the Mavs after 30 days if he is waived by the Nets. More »

    • Blazing Suns Outplay Hurting Mavs 109-97

      Blazing Suns Outplay Hurting Mavs 109-97

      (Newser) - The Suns have now won 10 of their last 12 games, building momentum going into the All-Star break with a 109-97 defeat of a depleted Mavericks team. Missing Josh Howard, Jerry Stackhouse and Devin Harris, Dallas was "hurting, no doubt about it," said Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni. But Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry kept things interesting, reports the Arizona Republic.  More »

    • Mavericks Sky Over Blazers

      Mavericks Sky Over Blazers

      (Newser) - The Dallas Mavericks pushed away Jason Kidd trade rumors long enough last night to hammer the Portland Trail Blazers 96-76, reports the Dallas Morning News . Dirk Nowitzki led the way with 37 points as the Mavs snapped a two-game losing streak. Devean George, who stalled the Kidd trade earlier, started for Dallas and went 0-for-11 from the floor. More »

    • No Kidding: George Nixes Deal

      No Kidding: George Nixes Deal

      (Newser) - The New Jersey Nets were on the verge of trading Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks, but Mavs forward Devean George has exercised his right to block the trade, reports ESPN. The NBA's latest blockbuster deal would have sent Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, and George to New Jersey, along with $3 million and draft picks. More »

    • Sixers Send Mavs to Second Straight Loss

      Sixers Send Mavs to Second Straight Loss

      (Newser) - Andre Miller scored 21 points as the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Dallas Mavericks their second straight loss to a team at least seven games under .500. On Sunday Dallas was stunned by New Jersey. Dirk Nowitzki did not play well, putting up a meager 15 points, on 4-of-15 shooting, as the Mavericks scored only 23 second-half points, reports the Associated Press. More »

    • Elbowed to Head, Carter Responds

      Elbowed to Head, Carter Responds

      (Newser) - Things looked bad for the Nets when Vince Carter took an elbow to the face early in the second quarter, then shakily left the court; however, Carter returned to score 25 points (29 total) and key a 21-0 run that put away the Mavericks for good, 101-82. Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki struggled, shooting just 25%. Also in hoops: More »

    • Knicks Choke on 18-pt. Lead, Lose to Spurs

      Knicks Choke on 18-pt. Lead, Lose to Spurs

      (Newser) - The Knicks managed to top themselves last night, this time blowing an 18-point third-quarter lead against San Antonio, eventually bowing in overtime, 99-93. After Michael Finley tied it on a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining in regulation, the Spurs never looked back. Tim Duncan had 21 points, 14 rebounds in the win. The Bricks missed all seven shots in OT. Elsewhere: More »

Stories 21 - 40 of 82

Golden State Warriors' Baron Davis, right, confronts Dallas Mavericks' Austin Croshere after being fouled in the fourth quarter of an NBA Western Conference first-round basketball playoff game in Oakland,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki of Germany pumps his fist after scoring in the third quarter of their 92-88 win over the Detroit Pistons in a basketball game in this March 18, 2007 file photo,...   (Associated Press)
From left, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, NBA commissioner David Stern and Mavericks coach Avery Johnson pose with the Maurice Podoloff Trophy after Nowitzki was announced...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, smiles before a news conference where Nowitzki was announced the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 2006-07 season, Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Dallas....   (Associated Press)
In this April 27, 2007 file photo, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban watches his team play the Golden State Warriors in a playoff game in Oakland, Calif. Cuban is part of a group considering formation...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Donnie Nelson, from left, Ray Johnston and Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, joke with a flashy hat they found in the Mavericks...   (Associated Press)
In this image released by the U.S. Army, the shortest paratrooper on Forward Operation Base Iskan, Sgt. Eric Alamo, of 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks forward Nick Fazekas plays during the NBA Summer League versus the Seattle SuperSonics at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Friday, July 6, 2007. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks' Reyshawn Terry passes the ball during the second quarter of an NBA Summer League basketball game against the Portland Trailblazers at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 8,...   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks' Devean George dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., in this Jan. 23, 2007 file photo. (AP Photo/John Raoux)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban points toward the crowd as he leaves the court during a basketball playoff game against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., in this May 3, 2007, file photo....   (Associated Press)
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