In finals rematch, Miami Heat routs champion Dallas Mavericks
While Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks were on the court celebrating the championship they won over LeBron James and Dwyane Wade last season, the Miami Heat was gathered in another part of the building. It wasn’t because the Heat players dreaded watching the ceremony, they insisted. They were simply getting ready to show everyone [...]
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Shawn Marion wants to be addressed as “world champion”
More so than usual defending NBA champions, the Dallas Mavericks have been overlooked during this shortened preseason. That’s because of the lockout and swirling major trade rumors, of course, but also because, in some way, their run through the playoffs didn’t have the usual buildup. Few people thought they could challenge for a title in [...]
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Stojakovic retires after 13 NBA seasons
Dallas, TX – Peja Stojakovic, owner of the fourth-most three- pointers in NBA history, retired Monday after 13 seasons. Stojakovic goes out an NBA champion, having helped the Dallas Mavericks win their first title last season. The 34-year-old did not contribute much in the Finals against the Heat, but showed off his three-point prowess in [...]
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Durant leads Thunder over Mavs in preseason
DALLAS (AP) — While competitors like the defending champion Dallas Mavericks have altered their rotations, the Oklahoma City Thunder is standing pat. Kevin Durant scored 21 points and reserve James Harden added 16 to lead the Thunder to a 106-92 victory over the Mavericks on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams. The [...]
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Rubio wows in NBA debut
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Ricky Rubio wowed an eager crowd with some slick passing in his NBA debut and Kevin Love had 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 117-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason opener on Saturday night. Rubio had six points, seven assists and six rebounds [...]
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