Oklahoma City Thunder WINS game 2

By Katrina King
Photography by: Channing Jemerson

The Mavs won game one of the Western Conference final against the OKC Thunder 121 to 112. In that game Dirk Nowitzki made Maverick history by recording 24 FT made without a miss. He scored 48 points to Kevin Durants 40.

In game two the game was different. Dirk scored his usual points (29) and Durant scored 24 (with and took the win). What happen to the Mavs in game two? In game one, What happen? Record playing peformance, playing unbelievable basketball. Kidd was sensational passing the ball.

How did the Mavs sweep the world champion Lakers and allow Oklahoma City to beat them, huh?

The team played well however, they allowed OKC to get off some shots. James Harden was an asset off the bench, he had 23 points along with Eric Maynor (13 points). This time, OKC Thunder's bench outscored the Mavs bench.

MAVS WIN !!! Sweep the Lakers

By Katrina King
Images by Channing Jemerson

Dallas - The Mavericks knew going in to this game that they had to win. Fans knew that if anyone could blew a 3-0 lead, it would be the Dallas Mavericks.. But, not this time...a new day for a new Mavs team.

Jason Terry had the hot hand in this series, hitting 9 3-point shots (32 pts, 9-10 3's), putting the final nails in the Lakers coffin to win the Western Conference series. Jason Terry had the hot hand and literally carried his team to a victory.

Late in the second half the game became very frustrating for the Laker players. Andrew Bynum commiting the worst of the offense...it really was an assault, you know? Elbowing lil' J.J. Barea in rib area... He apologized...He said he did it out of frustration, because the Mavs were embarrassing them "throwing up three's avery where".

"I might be sick in the head"

By Katrina King

Images by Channing Jemerson

Dallas - During post game interviews with both coach Phil Jackson and guard Kobe Bryant, believe that they (the Lakers) still can win this series. "I might be sick in the head", says Bryant, but I still think we are going to win this series. Win on Sunday, go back home see if they can win in L.A."

Coach Carlise refer to the game as a slugfest.."It was a slugfest game, we were down eight, with six or eight minutes left, but we hung in there and kept battling. Given all the credit to franchise player Dirk Nowitzki. "Dirk Nowitzki made ithappen. Just about everything that happen down the stretch was a direct result of him either scoring the ball or making a play to get somebody a shot or make a pass for an assist for a three or a two or whatever it was. You got to give our crowd alot of credit. It was every bit as loud as it was in Portland the other day, and that was a difference maker.

That's what coach had to say read what Phil Jackson had to say: "Again, as in game 1, they finished better than we did. That was the difference in the ball game. they got to the foul line in the second half and we didn't. They made some threes in the fourth and we didn't. They deserved to win and we didn't"

During the game, at one point, Pau Gasol was unaware of his surroundings. Coach Jackson call time-out, hit Pau in the chest (out of frustration, of course), the question was asked by a reporter, "What did you say to him?" coach Jackson: "He grabbed the ball in the half court and wasn;t aware he was holding it in the position we always ask him not to put it in and Terry took it from behind and went down and got a lay up. I was just making sure he understood he needed to take care of the basketball in those sequences."

Mavs win game 2 in L.A. Ron Artest plays dirty.

By Katrina King

Photo Journalist: Channing Jemerson

OMG, who would have thought the Dallas Mavericks would be up 2-0 in the Western Conference Semi-finals of the NBA. That's right the Dallas Mavericks up two games to the Lakers zero final box score ( 93-81). Most fans were doubtful that the Mavs we go to L.A. and win two back to back games leading the series 2-0. Not me. I'm so proud of the team. I've covered the Mavs since 199-92 when Mr. Carter was the owner. So I've seen the struggle. Glad to see Dirk mature, grow up and learn to take on the attitude of not being scared. There's no scary cats in the NBA....are you kidding????
But these are the new Dallas Mavericks...No longer known for their soft and wussies style of play but a team to be reckon with. No longer will the other teams be able to "punk" the Mavericks into bowing down. No more!

Ron Artest pancaked my boy J.J. Barea near the end of game two then tried to hold him up.. He knew he would be suspended. Artest became frustrated and "clothes-line J.J. around the neck. Got to be tough JJ and know guys play dirty. However, I would become a strategist and get 'em back.
Certainly, the man in the middle have made he difference for the Mavs and that guy is none other then Tyson Chandler along with Brenden Haywood... The big men in the middle..When they both play well together the team wins. Mavs, Lakers Friday May 6, 2011 at the American Airlines Center, BE THERE! or turn to your local cable channel.

Spurs not Spurs of old.. Memphis leads series 3-2

By Katrina King
Photo Journalist Channing Jemerson

Memphis Grizzlies beat the San Antonio Spurs 110-103, leading the that series 3-2. The Grizzlies have stunned most of us with their outstanding performance in the western conference playoffs. However, the Spurs are looking mighty slow. Duncan doesn't look like the dominant Duncan fans are accustom to seeing play.
Yet, this is the NBA and with upcoming youth in the draft teams are able to get good sustainable players. Not surprising. More to come on game outcome.

Matrix holding his own.

By Katrina King
Images by Channing Jemerson

That's right, Mavs forward Shawn Marion played well during regular season and has up his game for the playoffs. His game has remain consistent and thank goodness his injury was minor. Without 'the matrix' I wonder how far along would the Mavericks be. each player on this roster plays a pivotal role in this team success.

To have these guys strong and healthy is paramount. Marion have been careful not to turn the ball over, get multiple fouls and his made equite a few free throws. No need to critical with this guy, clearly he is doing his job.

Arrrrh..Did the Mavs Choke? Portland wins game 3; 97-92

By Katrina King
Images by Channing Jemerson

Okay...I'm listening to Newy Scruggs show on 105.7 the Fan, and it is of his opinion that the Mavericks choked last night. Now I watched that game and I wouldn't say they choked, I'll say the referees had a subliminal mission. For example, in the first quarter, Chandler (Tyson) received 3 fouls, the team had 5 turn overs in the first quarter! Five turnovers in the first quarter!! Come on, refs!!

Chandler had a bad night got in foul trouble early - frustrating...Brendan Haywood could not knocked down free throws. Needs to stay after practice with coach Bowen to practice more...better yet coach need not be with Haywood to practice free throws. Kidd three pointers were hitting the rim, not the net. NO or not enough fierce activity on the offensive boards! NONE. Oh my Gosh, Mavs!!

Blazers, Wesley Matthews jump of the Mavs early setting an early message that he was on fire and focus. Matthews hit four 3's in a row. Portland crowd was CRAZY. Matthews scored early and didn't stopped. Even, Dirk missed three free throws, (13 of 23). not good. Swish hardly ever misses his free throws.

Mavs hung there the entire game. Clearly, this was Portland night.. Brandon Roy redeemed himself during the game. Still dealing with repercussions of wobbly knees. Roy with his emotional frustrations played well and didn't let his team down. Some sports analyst called Roy a cry baby for not getting playing time, apologized for his outburst. But it was understood, he was just frustrated. Coach McMillian was pleased with Brendan Roy's performance help lead the trail blazers to their win.

Mavs lead series 2-1. Game 3 Saturday evening 4:00pm start.