(This article originally ran on The High Screen on Sept. 1, 2014.) By: Joe Mags The NBA belongs to LeBron James, the Larry O’Brien trophy is with the San Antonio Spurs, and coverage of the Association has never been more heavily focused on what happens off the court than what happens on it. I mean, for God’s sake, there were a few days this past summer when the … [Read more...] about Dirk, Dallas back in NBA Finals discussion
Dallas Mavericks
Cavs can’t stop Mavericks bench, fall 96-86
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Coming off back-to-back nights, The Dallas Mavericks looked to their reserves for some fresh legs. They did not disappoint. The Dallas (31-34) bench scored 60 points as the Mavs ran past the Cleveland Cavaliers (22-43) in the second half to win 96-86 in Dallas Friday night. Dion Waiters led all scorers with 21 points. Rodrique Beaubois came … [Read more...] about Cavs can’t stop Mavericks bench, fall 96-86
Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team
All-NBA third team G- Rajon Rondo I am not afraid of what Celtics fans will say about this. Much like Eminem’s closing freestyle in the 2000s film “8mile,” I simply know everything they have to say against me. I know all about the 12.3 assists Rondo is averaging per night, three full assists ahead of the next closest player. Rondo is also having his best … [Read more...] about Joe Manganiello’s Trimester all-NBA selections: Third Team
Dirk’s destiny, Derrick’s yoke and Fletcher Reede
By Paul Casey Gotham With the formality of game five behind them, the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki move on to the N.B.A. finals. Formality because the Mavs extracted the aorta from the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four. Aorta because referring to the heart might be an exaggeration. But no doubt, the young Thunder lost more than the game when Dallas rebounded from 15 … [Read more...] about Dirk’s destiny, Derrick’s yoke and Fletcher Reede
Performance of the week | Jason Terry
By Paul Casey Gotham It is that time again. Let’s hear from you, readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE (1), UNE, UNO from April 18-24th that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Jason Terry nabs my POTW. Give it up for efficiency. Terry scored a game-high 32 on 14 shots. Fourteen? He averaged better than two points per … [Read more...] about Performance of the week | Jason Terry