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!

Mavs Corey Brewer spark off bench

By Katrina King

Images by Channing Jemerson

What a night for Dallas Mavericks Corey Brewer!! Not only did he start, he finished the game with 20 points! Good move for Coach Carlise he was able to bear witness to a hard player ready to take on anybody...all he needed was I chance (I like to take credit in making it happen.

In the post game interview after the game and win, coach Carlise first gave a statement about the Jason Terry a nd J.J. Barea conflict. All coach said, "it's an internal issue", and left at that when pressed to answer. Then coach took questions and talked about the game and the "Player of the game", Corey Brewer. One reporter asked about Brewer and the spark hw provided off the bench Carlise comments were evident. The kid surprised him. So as a reward for playing well in the game, coach started Brewer against the Clippers. In the first half , Corey scored 14 points (also bench points), two steals, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Carlise along with the fans, even Mark Cuban (who was chanting Corey! Corey! Corey!. After the post game interview, waited on Brewer for comment about the game...never saw him. Have to interview him some other time.

Mavs Owner Mark Cuban dislikes media coverage.

By Katrina King

Image by Channing Jemerson

Attended Mavs shootaround today before the Denver game tonight. Mavs play host to the Denver Nuggets tonight at the American Airline Center. Not much to talk about..Coach Carlise spoke a little bit about nothing, same rhectoric about the team. I ask if his line up will be different tonight against Denver and if the fans will see something different, such as Corey Brewer receiving minutes. The fans want to see something different.. His reply was "We'll have to wait and see". He went on to let me know Corey is active for tonights game. Regarding tonight's game against the Nuggets, Tyson dirk Chandler will not play neither will Jason Kidd. Chandler fell and hurt his tail bone and Jason is out resting up for the playoffs. This may be one of the few games (although crucial) Kidd will sit out.

In Other News: After shoot around, Mark Cuban held a press conference introducing a new fun way for the fans to become engaged at the game during timeouts or halftime. The new andriod device is called 'Augmented Reality'.. I'll talk more about the A.R. later. After the press conference about the new app (augmented reality) the talk turn to Mr. Cubans dislike for the way media portrays his company. It is Cubans opinion, the media negativity reporting hurts his team. He feels there should be less opinion and more fact, not both. If you are writing a column then it should identify that this is "opinion".. He prefers the reporter to keep opinion out of writing when it comes to his team. However, if the reporter has an opinion and wishes to write it simply state that it is an "opinion". Otherwise, he threatens to banned reporters from the locker room or limit their access.

Lakers host the Mavericks at the Staple Center

By Katrina King , Image by Channing Jemerson

Lakers host the Dallas Mavericks tonigh in L.A. Both teams split in wins with both being in Dallas.. The big guy to watch for the Mavericks in Tyson Chandler. Chandler hussles with a passion in ball games great guy to watch playing the game. Mavs, on a sixth game road trip, have won three games so far. The Laker game is their fourth on the road. The champions, Lakers are on quest to winning, or should I say repeating another championship win.

Spurs lose 5th in a row!

By Katrina King

Images by Channing Jemerson

The Spurs in Boston tonight have a tough time defending the Celtics losing 107-97.

The Spurs haven't experienced such a lost like this this sine April 1997 Tim duncan return healthy just in time for the playoff run...maybe. With a healthy Duncan, Parker and a new game plan fron Popovich, Spurs may have a chance.