Disappointing loss for Mavericks breaking winning streak 103-104 Memphis

By Katrina King, captioned by C. Jemerson
Images by Channing Jemerson

What a heart breaking loss for the Mavs last night (Sunday 3.6.11). The game went down to the wire and then Grizzlies Zach Randolph threw up a high shot, and it went in. I wonder what happens to a team to make them give up 41 points to an opposing team only to comeback and win?!

Coach Carlise said; " We didn't take the challenge at either end. The whole game is the 3rd quarter. You give up 41 points, turn it over 6 times, and basically don't take the challenge - you get what you deserve. That's really the bottom line."

Ahh ohh... look out for the Knicks.

By Tina Marie
Source, The Sporting News

Look out! the Knicks are going to be the team to beat with Melo on the team. Whew, finally the deal is done ( 7 months) and Carmelo Anthony gets what he wants and is on his way to the New York.

The business transaction involves three team trade including the Minnesota Timberwolves. Carmelo wanted to go to the Knicks from the very beginning and the Knicks knew it. The Nets sealed the deal when the up the price sending Melo straight to the Knicks. The Knicks didn't get off cheap, they paid plenty for Melo.
In addition to Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks also received Chauncey Billups. Billups played in Detroit for a stint and six years in Minnesota. While in Minnesota Billups was able to bring and have much success. No doubt, Billups will deliver with the Knicks. His game will become superlative along side Carmelo and the rest of the boys.

The Knicks debut Wednesday night (2.23.11) at Madison Square Garden as they host the Bucks.

10 consecutive All-Star Appearance for Dirk.

Mavericks News
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The NBA announced that Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will represent the Western Conference at the 2011 All-Star Game in L.A. on February 20th.

This will be Nowitzki 10 consecutive season, more than any Maverick player in Maverick history. Dirk said, "It is an honor to represent the Mavericks in the All-Star Game this year". Nowitzki continues, "I am always thankful and humble for the opportunity to play in the All-Star Game for Dallas and the best fans in the NBA".

Heartbreak in Cleveland

By K. King
Images by Channing Jemerson/TSB Sports

Ahhhh, what a heartbreaker for Antawn Jamison and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The team is struggling real bad to get a win these days. They have lost 25 consecutive games.
Cavaliers played a hard fought game but the Mavs played harder. Cavaliers lost within 2 points! Both teams fought for the lose ball and Dallas came up with it.

The impact LaBron James had on this team before and after his departure is noticeably visible in the "L" column. Antawn Jamison was devastated and disappointed at the lost. " We have to keep playing hard..We're playing hard unfortunately we are not coming away with a win" says Cavaliers Forward Antawn Jamison .

The Mavs brought in Peja Stojakovic to help the Mavs on defense, offensive and wherever he fits in. Peja have not played the game for a few months and arrived in Dallas not readily available. I must say I am not surprise when it comes to the Maverickss nad their trading practices.

Stojkavic started and will undoubtedly come off the bench to add relief to Tyson and Dirk as and when needed. Peja will be expected to score. The Mavericks on the other hand have won 8 straight games in a row. That's right eight straight games!. I asked Nowitzki if it is safe to say that the team plays different (losses) with him out the game versus with him in (wins). He had this to say: "


In the first quarter, Stevenson was shaking up by a defensive moved that put him on the floor against the Cavaliers and Dirk was rattled a bit on an offensive move that looked like he may have hurt his right hand.

I'm sitting high looking low and can see the teams trainer, Casey Smith, taking a look at that hand. Dirk leaves the floor headed back to the locker room to further examine his hand. No worries fans, Dirk returns to the game. Stojakovic will receive some playing time afterall.


The Cavaliers aren't the explosive team they were with LaBron James. They play decent, yet they have lost 24 games in a row!. There is a significant diffrence since King James has left.

Dirk and Tyson Showcase..together the Mavs win 5th in a row.

By K. King
Images by Channing Jemerson/ TSB Sports

Dallas, Texas - It's Mavericks mania tonight, starting Super Bowl week off with a win against the Washington wizards. The Pittsburgh, Steelers are in the house tonight but no one can get close to the team. The floor of the V.I.P suites the team occupy are in block off and you must show a ticket to prove you belong on that floor...the high dollar floor.

Having Dirk back in the line up really makes a difference for the team as a whole. Accompany by Tyson Chandler, contributing his 18 points, 14 rebounds (both offensively and defensively) of the night, and Dirk with 16 points, chances are the Mavs would have struggle for the win, especially their 5 win in a row.

Brian Cardinal on DN:

DN on team w/o him in line up.

Temporary player want be offered another 10-day contract.

#7 Sasha Pavalik (nose guard) , signed with Mavericks for 2- 10 day stints.

By K. King, Sports

Images by Channing Jemerson

Dallas - After the Atlanta Hawks game in the post interview, he announced that Sasha Pavlik will not be going forward with the Mavericks. During Sasha play with the Mavs he has been a force to reckon with, even broke his nose. he Mavericks have chosen not to resign Pavlik moving forward. He was able to blend with the team and really provide a reckon force. Emily Jones said "not your average ten day'er" . No he wasn't...he was in the starting line up a few times during his tenure with the Mavericks.

Opinion...Seven guys in double digits should happen each game...especially at home.

By K. King
Channing Jemerson Images/TSB Sports

Seven guys in double digits needs to happen in each game. When this happens the team then wins as a complete, cohesive team. Tyson Chandler appears to be the teams cheerleader on and off the court. Good...this is needed for team morale. Still, a bunch of wussies- with the exception of a couple of 30 -something.