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Dirk Nowitzki: From MVP to Under-the-Radar Superstar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:50:02 +0000

Let's go back two-and-a-half years to April 2007. To the objection of many (myself included), Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki appeared to be a mortal lock to win the MVP award. (Steve Nash had the better season, and actually deserved the award more than he did in the previous two seasons that he had actually won it, but back to the relevant story.) That season, Dirk averaged 24.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. While these are stellar numbers, Nowitzki had better numbers during each of the two seasons prior. Nowitzki essentially won the award by default, as he was the best player on the best team. The Mavericks had just finished the regular season 67-15 as they headed into a first-round playoff series with the Golden State Warriors. Shockingly, the 67-win Mavs came out and were baffled by the high-energy Warriors, and lost the series decisively in six games. Dirk's numbers for the series: 19.7 points, 11.3 rebounds per game. After that series ended, Nowitzki was awkwardly ...

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New heights: Dalllas Mavericks' Nowitzki playing at special level - even for him

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:30:00 +0000

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This is Dirk's team, pure and simple

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:03:00 +0000

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Dirk's 41 lead banged-up Mavs past Spurs in OT

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:58:50 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scored 41 points to lead the short-handed Mavs past the Spurs in overtime on Wednesday.

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Dirk drops 41 on Spurs as Mavs take OT thriller

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:57:49 +0000

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Dirk drops 41 to propel Mavs past Spurs in OT

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:55:03 +0000

DALLAS(AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

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Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:51:56 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted ...

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Nowitzki's 41 Points Lead Mavs Over Spurs in OT

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:50:34 +0000

DALLAS (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

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Nowitzki scores 41 in OT win over Spurs (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:50:02 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night. Nowitzki's three-point play with 2:28 left in overtime put Dallas in front for good, 92-91. After Jason Terry hit a 15-footer, Nowitzki made a 3-pointer on Dallas' next possession to stretch the lead to 97-91.

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Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:47:06 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

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Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:41:42 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

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A Dirk Departure Destroys Dallas' Destiny

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:47:59 +0000

The LeBron talks, Wade talks, and Bosh talks have been the main course of next year's offseason, but like every other restaurant menu, there are always the supporting dishes. In this case, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce, and Amar'e Stoudemire are solid players that make this cast of free agents shine. But if there is one player to make a silent splash this coming offseason, it would have to be the 7'0" forward Dirk Nowitzki. Being a veteran in the NBA for 11 years now, Nowitzki has been a part of the Dallas Maverick organization ever since he was drafted. Many questioned his ability, but he seemed to flourish quite smoothly. The Dallas Mavericks have seemed to successfully keep Dirk Nowitzki in a Dallas uniform and this offseason’s priority appears to bring the same situation. But with many teams on the rise, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Washington Wizards, general managers will be hunting for big time players to help their squad reach the next level. Dirk Nowitzki is one of many ...

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Mavericks beat Bucks in overtime

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki's fall-away jumper as time expires gives Dallas a 115-113 victory that ends Milwaukee's five-game winning streak. > Dallas 115, at Milwaukee 113 (OT): Dirk Nowitzki won it with a fall-away 18-footer as time expired. The Bucks' five-game winning streak ended despite rookie Brandon Jennings' 25 points in his first game since scoring 55 Saturday against Golden State.

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Under 25: The Best Current International NBA Players

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:47:08 +0000

With every NBA Draft comes the inevitable search for the next big international superstar with skills that will translate to the NBA. This thirst for potential has blessed us with the likes of Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, and Dirk Nowitzki, but it has also left us scratching our heads at times. Darko Milicic and Nikoloz Tskitishvili come to mind. With a new era of international stars now emerging, I'd like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the talent and potential of these ten players, the best international players currently on a NBA team that are no more than 25 years old. Begin Slideshow

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Dallas Mavericks top Milwaukee Bucks in OT on Dirk Nowitzki's basket at buzzer

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

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Dirk's buzzer-beater in OT lifts Mavs past Bucks

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:47:37 +0000

MILWAUKEE(AP) Dirk Nowitzki thought his shot was perfect when it left his hand.

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Mavs' Nowitzki hits fallaway in OT to stop the Bucks' winning streak

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:58:22 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee ...

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Mavs' Nowitzki Hits Fallaway for OT Winner

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:21:11 +0000

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

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Mavs' Nowitzki hits jumper for OT winner (AP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:10:45 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. With 3.1 seconds left, Nowitzki caught a pass from Jason Kidd, who finished a point short of a triple-double, and threw it up over Luc Richard Mbah a Moute.

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Dirk's buzzer-beater lifts Mavs past Bucks in OT

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:08:55 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give the Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Bucks.

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Mavs' Nowitzki hits fallaway for OT winner

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:01:37 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki hit a fallaway 18-footer as time expired in overtime to give the Dallas Mavericks a 115-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

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Mavericks get a road win, beating Pistons 95-90

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scores 25 points for Dallas, while Ben Gordon, Detroit's leading scorer, misses 15 of 16 shots. > Dallas 95, at Detroit 90: Dirk Nowitzki had 25 points for the Mavericks. The Pistons' Ben Gordon shot one for 16 and missed a potential tying three-point try with two seconds left.

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Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks in groove

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:53:48 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit, 95-90, last night in Auburn Hills,...

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Dirk nets 25 as Mavs halt Pistons' 3-game streak

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:17:14 +0000

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games.

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Nowitzki leads Mavs past Pistons

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:59:35 +0000

Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games. Drew Gooden had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Shawn Marion also had 11 points, and Jason Kidd added 10 points and seven assists for the Mavericks. Rodney Stuckey led the Pistons with 28 points, and Will Bynum had 27, including 17 in the fourth quarter. Ben Gordon, though, went 1 for 16 and missed a 3-pointer that would have tied it with 2 seconds left. The Pistons led late in the third quarter, but a turnover let the Mavericks get back-to-back dunks at the end of the period for 71-66. Detroit tied it at 78 with 6 minutes left, but Nowitzki answered with a three-point play. After Charlie Villaneuva made a free throw for Detroit, Nowitzki made a jumper and Jason Terry hit a ...

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Nowitzki's 25 help Mavs snap Pistons' win streak

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:54:07 +0000

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Nowitzki leads Mavs past Pistons

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:51:21 +0000

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Nowitzki Leads Mavs Past Pistons

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:50:31 +0000

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games.

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Mavs snap Pistons' 3-game win streak (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:47:01 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games. Drew Gooden had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Shawn Marion also had 11 points, and Jason Kidd added 10 points and seven assists for the Mavericks.

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Dirk Nowitzki leads Mavericks past Timberwolves

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Dallas announces that swingman Josh Howard will be out indefinitely while he continues to rehab his surgically repaired left ankle. > Dallas 89, at Minnesota 77: Dirk Nowitzki scored 15 of his 20 points in a tense third quarter and also grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Mavericks to a victory against the Timberwolves. The Mavericks announced that swingman Josh Howard will be out indefinitely while he continues to rehab his surgically repaired left ankle.

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Dirk Nowitzki gives Mavericks late lift

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:03:46 +0000

A little confrontation woke Dirk Nowitzki right up. Nowitzki scored 15 of his 20 points in a tense third quarter and had 11 rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a...

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Nowitzki Gets Mad, Gets Even Against Timberwolves

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:50:23 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A little confrontation woke Dirk Nowitzki right up.

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Nowitzki gets mad, gets even against Timberwolves

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:42:40 +0000

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Nowitzki scores 15 in 3rd to lift Mavs (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:37:54 +0000

A little confrontation woke Dirk Nowitzki right up. Nowitzki scored 15 of his 20 points in a tense third quarter and also grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 89-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Nowitzki only had a quiet five points and five rebounds in the first half before jawing with Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn five minutes into the third.

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Top 5 Current Signature Moves in the NBA

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:13:02 +0000

In this day and age everything is expanding. Apple Inc. will not stop creating new portable music devices and laptops, and snack companies are finding new ways to reduce calories from our dearly beloved potato chips. Depending on how you look at it, change can either be good or bad. This logic can be applied to the NBA. Keeping things traditional seems to rock the boat steady, but spicing things help once in a while doesn't hurt too. One of the ways in which the NBA has changed is the way players play the game. They understand the fundamentals of the game, but add their own twist to help give it some flavour. With each player represented by one signature move, it is hard not to go all sparkly eyes whenever it is displayed. Any who, here are the current top five signature moves in the NBA. Begin Slideshow

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