10 consecutive All-Star Appearance for Dirk.

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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
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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
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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

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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
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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.

Chandler makes the difference....

By K. King

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Dallas - The Dallas Mavericks hosts the Atlanta Hawks tonight (Saturday 1-29-2011) , at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. it's a clear beautiful night in Big D and the temperature is mild to low seventies. The Plaza is lit up with three dimension, high depth quality sliding , colorful screens.

The fans are out no matter what...die hard Mavs fans. Inside the crowd is eclectic....this is a good game between Atlanta and the Mavs. At press time, TSB doesn't have .
"Final Box" stats, yet it appears Chandler in the middle has made a huge difference, while Dominique Stevenson) dominate the three spot tonight

While I don't have the final stats, yet, I bet Marion have scored good tonight, Dirk-although still shows signs that he is hampered by his knee, you can tell he is not comfortable jumping off his knee. Dirk remains adamant about scoring...and he does.

Brendon Haywood is receiving playing time and performing well. Hustling, creating shots, knocking down free throws, doing real good. The last time I spoke to Brendan is when he and coach Carlisle had their communication breakdown - I encouraged him to take his frustration out in the game, earning playing time. I guess he listened.

OMG, I can not forget about J.J. (J.J. Barera) he always bring his game each game. J.J. is only 6 feet tall, therefore, he is able to around and alsmost through those tall seven footers:)

Good to hear my good friend on the air, Derek Harper, former Mavericks guard - sitting in for another good friend Bob Ortegal. Good to hear and see you, Derek.

Super Bowl Stories

Wow...Thank GOD it's Friday....After a day of substituting teaching at a local itermediate school teaching 5th and 6th grade, it was refreshing to see a Channel 11 newscat at 4p.m. highlighting superbowls stories.

What was interesting aboutthis particular story is ; it hits home with me. I too, have received a transplant...a kidney. Anyway, in Channel 11 afternoon story piece was about a 12 yearr girl who had a heart transplant at the age of 5 months old...on superbowl Sunday 1990 -something.

The parents said that the received the call on that particular Super Bowl Sunday. Since, it is a family tradition to celebrate and watch football...Of course, the family are Steellller fans!! Me too. Haha

Great Super Bowl Story, Great Gift of Life Story, Great Testimonial.

Texas Sports Beat (TM) aims to spotlight organ donations aggressively. The writer/creator of this blog has had a kidney transplant after living on dialysis for ten, you hear me-ten years!!!

I find it so wonderfully amazing the stories I hear about people like me received a transplant and too,, those families of their lost love one willing to continue life by donating their loved one's organs. When this happens, alife is saved. The experience of knowing, someone died to save my life ....priceless. Now, some patients are able to received a "living donor" transplant as well.

Please take time out to become a organ donor...save someones life.