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April 9, 2012
Khloe Kardashian is Leaving Dallas
Presumably, anyway, after news broke this morning that her business partner, former basketball star Lamar Odom, has "parted ways" with the Mavericks, which is an elaborate way of saying he got his ass fired for being inexplicably sad all the time. Funny: They came because of Odom, but you could arg ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
C'mon Mavs, Dunk Those Lakers
Presumably, anyway, after news broke this morning that her business partner, former basketball star Lamar Odom, has "parted ways" with the Mavericks, which is an elaborate way of saying he got his ass fired for being inexplicably sad all the time. Funny: They came because of Odom, but you could arg ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
The 2011 Mavs Vs. the '88 Version, In a Battle of Smooth Vs. Smothering
The Mavs are NBA champions, but are they the best team in franchise history?
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June 23, 2011
2011 NBA Draft: Meh.
Derrick Williams -- The best player availableArizona forward Derrick Williams is a beast. He has 3-point shooting range, can score in the paint with either hand and has an NBA body that can bang and rebound on the low blocks. And that's it. The rest of the 2011 NBA Draft class: Weak t ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
The Mavericks Finally Fought Back, and They Have the Title to Prove It
Mark Cuban, Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs shed labels and the Miami Heat on the way to their first NBA championship.
Blogs
June 15, 2011
From Our Archives: "Crocodile Nowitzki"
Not quite as good as the cover of the new Sports Illustrated, sure, but slightly better than this.Last night I finally had the chance to read the new issue of Rolling Stone, which happens to feature a feature by former Observer-er Jesse Hyde, who decamped for his native Utah a couple of years bac ... More >>
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June 10, 2011
Whitt's End: 6.10.11
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *In 31 years of basketball, the Dallas Mavericks have won a combined (regular season and playoffs) 1,349 games. One more in Miami either Sunday or Tuesday and they are NBA Champions. *Histor ... More >>
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June 8, 2011
The Top 10 Wins in the History of Your Dallas Mavericks
With any luck we'll be re-writing this list in the coming week. But for now, last night's pulsating win at American Airlines Center certainly is among the best in Dallas Mavericks franchise history: 10. 6.2.88 -- Mavs 105, Lakers 103: Led by Sixth Man of the Year Roy Tarpley's 20-point ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
Mavs in the West Finals: We've Done This Before
The Mavericks haven't lost an NBA Western Conference Finals series in five years. Of course we all know what happened Dallas advanced this far -- in the 2006 NBA Finals. The come-from-ahead loss to the Heat sent the franchise into a pyschological spiral from which it is just n ... More >>
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May 12, 2011
Beat L.A.? The Mavs Might Replace Them on the Mountaintop.
Sharp shooting and shoddy predictions on the Mavs' road to the NBA Finals.
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May 10, 2011
The Most Memorable "Fights" in Dallas-Fort Worth Sports History
When the Lakers' Empire imploded on Mother's Day in Dallas, it did it in surreal style -- under a barrage of 20 Mavericks' 3-pointers, and punctuated by cheap-shot thuggery from Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum. Was thinking about Bynum's chicken-shit elbow to an exposed J.J. Barea. Other t ... More >>
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May 9, 2011
Mavs-Lakers: Looking Back at a Great Series ... and a Horrible Prediction
Never been happier to be wrong. And I don't care that I wasn't alone -- I admit I was wrong. I'm stunned by the Mavs sweeping the Lakers, punctuated by Sunday's 122-86 epic shellacking. Matter of fact, I'm more surprised by this outcome than the Navy SEALs sweeping Osama. I gave currency to&n ... More >>
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May 6, 2011
Whitt's End: 5.6.11
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End:*Mavericks-Lakers and Rangers-Yankees in our town in the same weekend. Delicious. If you had a front-row ticket to just one, which would it be? Are there really semi-sane humans who'd choose ... More >>
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May 5, 2011
2011 NBA WEST SEMIS GAME 2 -- Mavs 93, Lakers 81: My Top 10 Observer-ations
10. For the Mavs, a shocking 2-0 lead. For the Lakers, a Stinko de Mayo. L.A. missed its first 15 3-pointers and was booed off the court in Staples Center. As they head for Dallas and Friday night's Game 3, the Lakers are muttering things like "dispirited" and "trust issues." Surreal. 9 ... More >>
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May 4, 2011
Mavs-Lakers Game 2 Preview From the Puerto Rican Point Guard and the Old Coach
I asked Mavericks backup point guard J.J. Barea what he was thinking as the ball left Kobe Bryant's hand on the potential game-winning 3-pointer in Monday's Game 1 at Staples Center. "I wasn't thinking," Barea said. "I was praying." Despite playing 44 minutes of superb basketball -- the ... More >>
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May 2, 2011
Mavs-Lakers Preview: Lakers in 5
Some of us have waited 23 years to "Beat L.A.!" Sorry, I don't see it happening in 2011 either. When the Lakers and Mavs begin their best-of-seven Western Conference Semifinal series tonight at 9:30 in Staples Center, there is an undeniable fact that overrides any and all X's and O's: The two ... More >>
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April 29, 2011
Whitt's End: 4.29.11
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Most surprising thing about Cowboys first-round draft pick Tyron Smith? According to scout Walter Juliff, he's related to a former Cowboy with the same last name. Goes by the nam ... More >>
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April 13, 2011
Dallas Mavericks' Playoff Position in Major Limbo After the Sorry-Ass Spurs Punk 'Em
Dear San Antonio Spurs,Eff you.Sincerely,Dallas Mavericks With a chance to beat the reeling Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night and go a long way toward securing the No. 2 seed in the NBA's Western Conference Playoffs for the Mavericks, the Spurs decided to rest stars Tony Parker, Manu Gino ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
Crafty Mavericks Lose Again, on Verge of Avoiding Lakers in NBA Playoffs
A playoff preview? Remember waaaay back when the Mavericks were salivating over somehow catching the Spurs for the best record in the NBA's Western Conference and homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs? Don't look now, but after last night's home loss, the goal is to somehow hold onto ... More >>
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April 4, 2011
With Three Consecutive Losses, Dallas Mavericks Going Nowhere Fast
And over here -- in the opposite corner from your red-hot Texas Rangers -- sit your Dallas Mavericks. Bruised. Bloodied. Slump-shouldered. Ready for the NBA Playoffs? At a time when they should peaking, the Mavs are pratfalling. After winning the first three games on their western road tri ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
Mavericks v. Lakers: Who's No. 2?
If the Mavs don't win tonight, at least J.J. Barea's got this to look forward to.The Dallas Mavericks say tonight's showdown against the Los Angeles Lakers isn't a statement game. The Dallas Mavericks are lying. Beating the Timberwolves, Warriors, Jazz, Suns and -- last night -- the Clippe ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
Dallas Mavericks in L.A.: Tonight the Salad; Tomorrow the Steak
If only that guy on the left was still a part of this team Over the past decade the Dallas Mavericks have been the NBA's best team at winning games they were supposed to win. In building a legacy of 11 consecutive seasons with 50 wins and playoff appearances, the Mavericks rarely lose aga ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
Mavs Win, Clinch 11th Consecutive Playoff Berth
I know the big news over the weekend for the Dallas Mavericks was another home loss to another potential playoff opponent - this time to the San Antonio Spurs - but the fine print after last night's blowout of the lowly Golden State Warriors was a clinched playoff spot. Some of you say ho-hu ... More >>
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March 15, 2011
Mavs Are the S-Word. Rinse and Repeat.
While I was out last week the Dallas Mavericks blew a seven-point lead in the final minute in a flabbergasting loss in New Orleans. Afterward, head coach Rick Carlisle called his team "soft." Veteran shooting guard Jason Terry bristled at the suggestion, saying "I'm not soft, not me. I don't ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
The Dallas Mavericks are teasing us again with hopes of a championship run.
While I was out last week the Dallas Mavericks blew a seven-point lead in the final minute in a flabbergasting loss in New Orleans. Afterward, head coach Rick Carlisle called his team "soft." Veteran shooting guard Jason Terry bristled at the suggestion, saying "I'm not soft, not me. I don't ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
A Good Dirking
While I was out last week the Dallas Mavericks blew a seven-point lead in the final minute in a flabbergasting loss in New Orleans. Afterward, head coach Rick Carlisle called his team "soft." Veteran shooting guard Jason Terry bristled at the suggestion, saying "I'm not soft, not me. I don't ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
In Light of Bissinger vs. Cuban, I Present the NBA's All-White Team
Buzz Bissinger is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author. His Friday Night Lights captured high-school football in Texas, spawned a network TV series and afforded him writing immortality. Buzz Bissinger is also an idiot. At least when it comes to the NBA. His "White Men Can't Root" column for ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
Mavs Win 10th Consecutive Game, Fail to Impress the Masses
It's not often I stay up late to watch a duel between J.J. Barea and Samuel Dalembert, but last night's 102-100 victory by the Dallas Mavericks over the Sacramento Kings was special. It kicked off the Bob Ortegel-less era with a win. And was the Mavs' 10th consecutive victory. To which ... More >>
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January 26, 2011
Brendan Haywood Finds a Way to Stop Blake Griffin; Mavs Win
Blake Griffin had one highlight - his NBA-leading 100th dunk of the season off an alley-oop in the first quarter. But for the most part Tuesday night at American Airlines Center, it was same ol' Clippers. And same ol' Mavericks. Which meant, of course, Dallas 112, Los Angeles 105. The Clippe ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Mavs Win; Jason Kidd Scores; Jason Terry Gets Carried Away
Landmark win by your Dallas Mavericks last night at American Airlines Center, 109-100, over the Los Angeles Lakers? Maybe. But, eh, probably not. Most important, it broke a six-game losing streak. But it also lets them boast this achievement: Wins this season over the Spurs, Celtics, H ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
The Los Angeles Boy-Toys
Landmark win by your Dallas Mavericks last night at American Airlines Center, 109-100, over the Los Angeles Lakers? Maybe. But, eh, probably not. Most important, it broke a six-game losing streak. But it also lets them boast this achievement: Wins this season over the Spurs, Celtics, H ... More >>
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January 5, 2011
Caron Butler's Injury Doesn't End the Mavs' Season, But it Alters Expectations
When Tony Romo broke his collar bone on October 25, the Dallas Cowboys' season was kaput. When Caron Butler tore a tendon in his knee on January 1, it may not have ended the Dallas Mavericks' season but certainly the bar has been lowered. What ended as such a promising 2010 ha ... More >>
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December 29, 2010
Ten Items Worth a Look-See: Mavs, Stars, Cowboys, Rangers and Fox News Pundit Says Michael Vick "Should Have Been Executed"
The fans gave him a break, and even President Obama applauded Vick's return to the NFL. Tucker Carlson of Fox News? Not so much.10. Mark Teixeira says teammate Andy Pettitte's "probably leaning toward retirement," which is good news for the Texas Rangers and everyone else aiming to win the AL pen ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
Hair Canada
The fans gave him a break, and even President Obama applauded Vick's return to the NFL. Tucker Carlson of Fox News? Not so much.10. Mark Teixeira says teammate Andy Pettitte's "probably leaning toward retirement," which is good news for the Texas Rangers and everyone else aiming to win the AL pen ... More >>
News
October 7, 2010
Will the Dallas Mavericks Bore Their Fans To Death With Another Winning Season?
The fans gave him a break, and even President Obama applauded Vick's return to the NFL. Tucker Carlson of Fox News? Not so much.10. Mark Teixeira says teammate Andy Pettitte's "probably leaning toward retirement," which is good news for the Texas Rangers and everyone else aiming to win the AL pen ... More >>
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June 15, 2010
Keeping the Faith: Lakers in 7
The Boston Celtics have the lead. But the Los Angeles Lakers have the advantage. Right? Boston needs just win one - tonight in Game 6 or in a Game 7 Thursday night - to clinch its record 18th NBA Championship. They won't get it. As I said before the series, Lakers in 7. How's that you a ... More >>
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June 7, 2010
The Top 10 Best Character Names in Sports Movies That I Could Think of Off the Top of My Head
Jesus saves. And shoots.Why did the Los Angeles Lakers lose Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night? Because they turned their back on Jesus. Boston Celtics' guard Ray Allen - who played "Jesus Shuttlesworth" in Spike Lee's He Got Game - went off on L.A. He hit a Finals-record eight 3-pointe ... More >>
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June 4, 2010
Whitt's End: 6.4.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Thing that jumped out at me about Thursday night's Game 1 of the NBA Finals was how physical it was. The scrapping for loose balls. The intensity of picks. Just running through the lane witho ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
Lakers Over Celtics: My Top 10 Observations
10. With a combined 32 championships, isn't this the all-time greatest rivalry in sports? Thought so. 9. Kobe Bryant may be one of the greatest players of all time, but don't be shocked if Boston point guard Rajon Rondo is the best player on the court. 8. The Dallas Mavericks ... More >>
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May 7, 2010
Whitt's End: 5.7.10
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Newy Scruggs is on vacation next week from 105.3 The Fan, which means two things: 1. I'll miss my pawdnuh. 2. At least one of the days I'll be joined by a very special, very familiar mys ... More >>
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April 22, 2010
Mavs Star Dirk Nowitzki Will Never Change Some Minds Until He Changes The Color Of His Skin
Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Newy Scruggs is on vacation next week from 105.3 The Fan, which means two things: 1. I'll miss my pawdnuh. 2. At least one of the days I'll be joined by a very special, very familiar mys ... More >>
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April 13, 2010
Dallas Mavericks: We're (Almost) No. 2!
Get ready for Mavs-Spurs. And I don't mean just in Wednesday night's regular-season finale at American Airlines Center. I mean in the playoffs. Yes, again. With a walk-in-the-park, 23-point win over the ridiculous Clippers Monday night in Los Angeles, the Mavericks clinched at least the ... More >>
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March 23, 2010
Mavs vs. Clippers: Dunkers and Dancers
While the basketball outfit has hit a tiny pothole on its way to next month's playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks' dance team is already in its post-season routine. Today the Mavs kick off the 5th Annual NBA.com Dance Team Bracket with a first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers&n ... More >>
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January 7, 2010
Let's Go, Mavs
While the basketball outfit has hit a tiny pothole on its way to next month's playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks' dance team is already in its post-season routine. Today the Mavs kick off the 5th Annual NBA.com Dance Team Bracket with a first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers&n ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
We Ain't Kiddin' Around
While the basketball outfit has hit a tiny pothole on its way to next month's playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks' dance team is already in its post-season routine. Today the Mavs kick off the 5th Annual NBA.com Dance Team Bracket with a first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers&n ... More >>
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February 5, 2009
False Kings
While the basketball outfit has hit a tiny pothole on its way to next month's playoffs, the Dallas Mavericks' dance team is already in its post-season routine. Today the Mavs kick off the 5th Annual NBA.com Dance Team Bracket with a first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers&n ... More >>
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March 27, 2008
Are We Golden?
Or are the Mavs just Kidding around?
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December 6, 2007
Nash Vegas
See the Mavs take on the Suns
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June 21, 2007
Star Ball
See the Mavs take on the Suns
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April 12, 2007
Get Some
The Mavs go for the kill
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