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.

Welcome to 2011 PLAYOFFS Round 1 Game 2 Western Conference Finals! Mavs v. Trailblazers

By Katrina King

Images by Channing Jemerson

It's game 2 of the Western Conference Playoffs, Mavericks v. Portland Trailblazers!! In the first game the Mavs won 89-81. Mavs won game 2, 101 to 89. Mavs lead series 2-0. In the first series Jason Kidd played an outstanding game hitting 6 -3 pointers to add to his 24 point game on that night leading the team to its victory. Of course, Swish (Dirk Nowitzki) added 28 points to seal the win.

Kidd, scored 24 points by making 6-of-10 from downtownsetting a new personal postseason for 3-pointers made. Portland erased a 10-point deficit to lead by as many as six in the fourth quarter, but the Mavs rallied to take Game 1 in Big D with the win 89-81.

Time for the Dallas Mavericks to erase the myth of being the wussies of the NBA. Can't be scared...there's no wimps in basketball!

Jasssson KIDD!

By Katrina King

Images by Channing Jemerson

...did his thing, On Saturday night at the AAC. The Mavericks hosted the Portland Trailblazers in game 1 of the Western Conference Finals!.. Mavericks, guard Jason Kidd held off on us regular playing meek , steady basketball. But Saturday night...Saturday night... Kidd went off!, hitting 6 three pointers!!

Keep in mind, Jason (to my knowledge, and I will have to check his stats) hasn't hit a three this regular season. BAM!! The 38 year ole guard did his thing leading the Mavs to a win over the Portland Trailblazers 89- 81. Game 2 is Tuesday (4-19-11) in Dallas, at the American Airlines Center. Kidd was the spark off the bench in game 1 of the western Conference Finals! Don't miss game 2!