upsideandmotor.com - 11/12/2008
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Last night was not kind to the Mavs. After finally showing the fire and motivation that Dirk and Carlisle both demanded of the team, they folded in the second half when faced with a resurgent Lakers' defense. I don't care. The Lakers are ...
Preview & Chat: The Dallas Mavericks
forumblueandgold.com 11/11/2008 —
Records: Lakers 5-0 Mavericks 2-4
Offensive ratings: Lakers 112 Mavericks 104.7
Defensive ratings: Lakers 88.5 Mavericks 91.2
Projected Starting Lineups : Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Vladimir Radmanovic, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum
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I'm a Maverick: Early Season Review
upsideandmotor.com 12/2/2008 — ...But the most concerning thing about the Mavs of late, as Jake describes, has been the complete lack of a rotation. That might fly for now, and it might even get the Mavs into the playoffs. But if from February onward Carlisle hasn't established a consistent rotation, I...I don't even know...
Dallas Mavericks Basketball News and Links
dallasbasketball.com 11/10/2008 — Landmarks & Landmines: LAC 103, Mavs 92 Mike Fisher -- DB.com It was a landmark Sunday afternoon in LA. Unfortunately it was also a landmine Sunday afternoon in LA. And in a 103-92 loss to the sadsack Clippers, the Mavs really stepped on ‘em. And ...
The Great Smokescreen of 2007-2008
mavsmoneyball.com 10/14/2008 — Let's get this out right away: The Mavs are much better than just about anyone is giving them credit for. While they aren't a lock to win the Southwest Division, let alone the Western Conference, make no mistake about it--they are an elite team. And ...
The Myth Of The Mavs' Improved Defense
mavsmoneyball.com 12/31/2008 — I don't know what was more disturbing this morning, seeing the Dallas Morning News' Eddie Sefko use the phrase "getting in the opposing player's grill" or his overall point that the Mavs defense is improving. Wes nailed the truth earlier on this very ...
I Can't Get A Handle On This Team
mavsmoneyball.com 12/2/2008 — I've watched the games, and I've examined the stats. I've waited and waited for some kind of trend to show itself, but I can't wait any longer. We're 16 games into the season, and I still don't have a handle on what kind of team the Mavericks have ...
Los Angeles vs. Dallas - Recap - November 11, 2008
scores.espn.go.com 11/12/2008 — Lakers edge Mavs en route to first 6-0 start since 2001-02 DALLAS -- Down after one quarter, two and even three, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in an unfamiliar place. Yet even with the Dallas Mavericks getting terrific games out of Jason ...
Dallas vs. Minnesota - Recap - November 01, 2008
sports.espn.go.com 11/2/2008 — Nowitzki's 21 points help Mavs whip Wolves for first win of season MINNEAPOLIS -- This time, the Dallas Mavericks didn't need Dirk Nowitzki to have a big fourth quarter to win. A rainbow jumper, a drawn foul, and a couple of key free throws did the ...
Los Angeles vs. Dallas - Recap - December 02, 2008
scores.espn.go.com 12/3/2008 — Nowitzki keys Mavs' rally, but Barea's 3 downs Clips in final minute DALLAS -- Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle spent most of Tuesday night scrambling for answers. The coach found a spark the Mavericks needed from an unexpected source -- just in time ...
Lakers Survive Scare in Dallas, Now 6-0 —
Bleacher Report - NBA 11/12/2008
Post Game Analysis Lakers 106 Dallas 99
The Mavericks played one of their better games of the season, getting 21 points from Jason Terry and 17 from Gerald Green. The defensive effort was inspiring, and the atmosphere was similar to a playoff game. ...