(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
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Monta Ellis no longer a punch line in Dallas
Just weeks removed from being the most picked apart union of the summer, Monta Ellis and the Mavericks look really good. By Joe Manganiello The Mavericks have Monta Ells, who, if you haven't heard, has it all. Ellis and Dirk Nowitzki combined for 73 points in the comeback victory against the Houston Rockets last night, maybe the best game yet for the unlikely … [Read more...] about Monta Ellis no longer a punch line in Dallas
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
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
NBA Splinters | July 10, 2010
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell >Joe Johnson wanted for theft In case you're like me and avoid the contract numbers, Joe Johnson left the 2010 free agency bonanza with the most money. The Atlanta Hawks will give him a reported $120 million for the next 6 years. That's around $10 million less than Dwayne Wade and LeBron James. And don't forget they fired their coach, the one who … [Read more...] about NBA Splinters | July 10, 2010