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December 2007
- Raptors Tear Apart Mavericks 92-76
  
  Associated Press | Dec 13, 07 1:11 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Raptors used a balanced scoring attack to defeat the Mavericks 92-76; it was Toronto’s first win against Dallas in over four years. Five Raptors scored in double figures including Chris Bosh who scored 17 points and Kris Humphries who had 16 off the bench. Jason Terry had 21 for Dallas in the losing effort, according to the AP. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Knicks Lose $11.5M, Game
  
  New York Times | Dec 10, 07 10:56 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The misery continued today for the star-crossed Knicks, as the team settled its sexual harassment suit with former employee Anucha Browne Sanders for $11.5 million, then fell 99-89 to Dirk Nowitzki and his coolly efficient Mavericks. The fans unleashed a torrent of vitriol against embattled coach Isiah Thomas, as well as underperforming center Eddy Curry. More »
- Celtics Win No. 17 as Bulls Come Up Short
  
  Boston Globe | Dec 9, 07 5:45 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - With a 92-81 road victory in Chicago, the Boston Celtics improved to 17-2 on the season and stretched their current streak to six games. Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo led the team with 21 and 18 points each; the Bulls' high scorer was sixth-man Andres Nocioni with 18, the Boston Globe reports. In less inevitable NBA action: More »
- Denver Blasts Past Mavs' Soft D
  
  Dallas Morning News | Dec 7, 07 6:08 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki posted 32 points and 12 boards, but the Mavericks otherwise looked dreadful in a 122-109 collapse to Denver. On top of 33% shooting in the critical fourth quarter and 19 turnovers (to the Nuggets' eight), Dallas gave up a season high point tally in a game Nowitzki described as a "layup drill," reports the Dallas Morning News. More »
- Manu is the Man in Spurs' Win Over Rival Mavs
  
  Associated Press | Dec 6, 07 12:58 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Dirk Nowitzki missed a chance for a winning three-pointer for the second time in three games, and the Dallas Mavericks couldn't take advantage of the absence of Tim Duncan in a 97-95 loss last night, reports AP. Manu Ginobili scored 16 of his 37 points in a decisive third quarter for San Antonio. In other NBA action: More »
- Dirk, Mavs Deny Bulls Comeback
  
  Associated Press | Dec 4, 07 12:24 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Josh Howard’s 27 points, along with Dirk Nowitzki’s 25, helped the Dallas Mavericks get past the Chicago Bulls 103-98. Dallas’ 16-point fourth-quarter lead was pared to only three with about 11 seconds left but two Jason Terry free throws iced the game. Andres Nocioni, who came off the bench, led the Bulls with 30 points, according to the AP. Elsewhere in the Association: More »
- Hornets Stun Mavs, Break Monster Streak
  
  Dallas Morning News | Dec 2, 07 5:37 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The longest streak in sports, Dallas' 21 straight victories over New Orleans, came to a dramatic end last night with the Hornets' 112-108 overtime win. Chris Paul's 33 points and 12 assists surely helped his team, but it was Peja Stojakovic who drained the game-tying three at the end of regulation, reports the Dallas Morning News. More »
November 2007
- Without LeBron, Cavaliers Blown Out by Pistons
  
  Detroit News | Nov 29, 07 3:40 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Cleveland was already trailing Detroit when LeBron James sprained his finger late in the second quarter, and with King James in street clothes for the second half, the Cavaliers had no chance to regroup. The Pistons crushed the Cavs, 109-74, on a solid all-around team effort, the Detroit News reports. In other, closer games: More »
- No Agent Zero, No Problem
  
  Associated Press | Nov 27, 07 8:07 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Mavericks had won all six home games of this young season until Caron Butler led a hot Washington team into Dallas. The former UConn standout scored 35 points as the Wizards handed the Mavericks a 110-98 defeat. Dirk Nowitzki did all he could, recording 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists, but the rest of the team struggled, reports the AP. More »
- White-Hot Celtics Beat L.A.
  
  Boston Globe | Nov 24, 07 2:04 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - It was retro night in Boston as the Celtics' Big Three were taking on the rival Lakers and fans wore "Beat L.A." shirts circa 1985. But rather than Bird, McHale and Parish, it was Garnett, Allen and Pierce who combined for 59 points and put up a 107-94 win. Arnold Schwarzenegger in attendance to cheer on LA couldn't prevent Boston from improving to 10-1. In other NBA action tonight: More »
- Mavs Rally to Smoke Rockets
  
  Houston Chronicle | Nov 22, 07 6:29 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Houston Rockets had a five-point lead going into the final two minutes of last night's game, but the Mavericks took advantage of fouls and missed shots to rally back, 100-94. Dirk Nowitzki, finally playing more like an MVP, led Dallas on big scoring drives to turn a 17-point third-quarter deficit into a win, reports the Houston Chronicle . More »
- 'Melo, Nuggets Thrash Flailing Bulls 112-91
  
  Chicago Tribune | Nov 21, 07 4:19 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Carmelo Anthony had 26 points, Allen Iverson had 22, and Marcus Camby grabbed 20 rebounds for Denver in last night's 112-91 domination of Chicago, reports the Tribune . For the Bulls, who have "a lot of things to address," the high scorer was Joakim Noah, the rookie whose 16 points were his first as a pro. In other NBA action: More »
- Mavericks Handle Spurs
  
  Dallas Morning News | Nov 16, 07 5:42 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Anchored by superb point guard play from Devin Harris the Mavericks beat the Spurs 105-92 last night. Harris had 18 points and 5 assists and held All-Star Tony Parker to 1-11 shooting. More »
- San Antonio Wins Fourth Straight
  
  Associated Press | Nov 14, 07 1:05 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Spurs' defense held Kobe to 18 points, and the offense shone, outscoring the Lakers 107-92 for their fourth consecutive victory, AP reports. Tony Parker led the team with 26 points to go along with his nine assists, and Bruce Bowen put on a clinic, hitting 6-of-6 from three-point territory en route to a 23-point finish. In other action: More »
- Bulls Hang On, Beat Pistons for First Win
  
  Associated Press | Nov 9, 07 8:22 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Bulls overcame a 36-point performance by Rasheed Wallace to pick up their first win Thursday night, beating the Pistons 97-93, the AP reports. Tyrus Thomas, who had 19 points and 14 rebounds, hit a free throw with 2.9 seconds left to seal the deal. Elsewhere: More »
October 2007
- Dancing With the Stars Smokes Cuban
  
  E! Online | Oct 24, 07 12:39 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - No magic lamp could save Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban from losing his small-screen wingtips last night, as the billionaire was bumped from “Dancing with the Stars.” Cuban, who’s lost 30 pounds and one goatee since his stint began, entertained with a samba inspired by “I Dream of Jeannie,” but critics pounced on his lack of technique, E! reports. More »
- Cuban Has His Eye On the Cubs
  
  Associated Press | Oct 9, 07 6:48 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - When the Tribune Company looks to sell the Chicago Cubs this off-season, rowdy Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants a seat at the table. Known for referee bashing and sideline antics while cheering on his NBA team, the billionaire yesterday reiterated his desire to own one of the crown jewels of professional sports in an interview with a Chicago DJ. More »
August 2007
- Mavericks owner may give 'Dancing' a whirl
  
  Fox News | Aug 27, 07
  
  Can the man who doesn't tip-toe around controversy in the NBA dance his way around the stage in front of a national television audience? Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is likely to compete in the next season of Dancing with the Stars according to E! Online. Television's Dr. Quinn, 56-year-old Jane Seymour, reportedly already has signed on to compete on the ABC reality series, and Cuban's decision is expected to be known by Wednesday morning. Cuban, 49, is ranked No. 407 on Forbes' list of the world's richest people with a personal fortune valued at $2.3 billion....
- George To Return To Mavericks
  
  New York Times | Aug 27, 07
  
  After opting out of his contract and looking for a better deal elsewhere, the swingman Devean George is going back to the Dallas Mavericks.George has agreed to a roughly one-year, $2.4 million deal that keeps him as a reserve on one of the N.B.A.%u2019s top teams and puts him in position for a bigger payday next summer, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said yesterday.George would have made around $2 million under the deal he signed last summer, but he opted out of it last month. Bartelstein spoke w...
May 2007
- Mavs-Warriors Pits Coach Against Ex-Boss
  
  Wall Street Journal | May 1, 07 12:53 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Eighth-seeded Golden State won't just be bidding to eliminate the top-seeded Mavericks when their first-round NBA playoff series resumes tonight in Dallas. In what the Wall Street Journal calls "one of the nastiest personal feuds in professional sports," coach Don Nelson's Warriors can send Dallas and owner Mark Cuban home early. More »