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.

Mavs, Warriors battle it out Sunday afternoon @ the AAC

By Katrina King
Photo images by Channing Jemerson

After suffering a 108-97 loss in Phoenix the Warriors extend their four game road trip against the Dallas Mavericks. The second match up between the two teams in 5 days..

Having lost three-straight games, the Warriors are starving to turn things around. Though the Mavs are one of the top teams in the NBA, Golden State has played Dallas very well. Dirk Nowitzki led the way with 34 points as the Mavericks beat the Warriors 108-97.

Tonight, the Warriors are in Big D, taking on the Dallas Mavericks for their last match of the regular season. I asked coach Carlise in tonight's pregame media interview about what effective defensive techniques needed to avoid Golden State from jumping off to a 18 point or more lead in the first quarter as they did in the last match up.

Coach responded by saying that the Mavs "need to set the pick and roll". More after the game...stay tuned.

Coach called team "soft" did they respond?

By Katrina King
Image by Channing Jemerson

The Mavs win! 127-109. I was impressed I thought the Knicks, with their multiple offensive options, were going to be troublesome for the Mavs. I was wrong and I a not the only one who was wrong.

After last weeks lost to the Minnesota Grizzlies, coach Carlise said the boys were "soft", because they played soft. "Soft" was politically correct word use, I guess.
Me, I called them a bunch of girls.. sure did....hm.

Guess what, the Mavs responded by winning the game...big too! Beat the Knicks 127-109.. Dirk had 29 points, S. Marion, 22points

So Rick called them "soft" they played soft in against the Hornet.. Need the-step-on-your-throat-mentally, and win these ballgames. Break the curse...break the curse. What team with a decent record as the Dallas Mavericks give up double digit points (back to back) in the second half. Mavs gave up 41 points in the home game against Minnesota and again in New Orleans allowing the Hornets to sting them for 31 in the second half. Both games were down to the buzzer beater. Real good excitement.

So when the Knicks were in town, I just knew the Mavericks were in trouble. Well, I was wrong. The Mavs came out scoring, making defensive stops, grabbing boards (off/def).

Coach calling them "soft" ignited them proving they aren't "soft". I tell you what they are not and that is being consistent in play. Consistency, is the level of play they played with against New York. I still say the team need more aggressive consistent play.

GO MAVS!

Ohh no. The Mavs lose 11 stright to New Orleans

By Katrina King
Photo by Channing Jemerson

In New Orleans, LA - The Mavericks can not win in voo doo city. Mavs mojo will not work. The fans all have their voo-doo dolls out and using them dolls as pin cushions on the Mavs. Mavs had a great lead up by 17 points at the half. Somehow in the second half the boys left their defensive game in the locker room.



A few guys played well, Tyson Chandler was a beast on the boards. Looks as if his ankle is feeling great cause he was slamming dunls all night long (sexy).. Jet was quiet tonight so were a few others, J.J. Barea, Shawn Marion left the game with a sore right rib and would not return.

In the post game interview coach Carlise simly said when asked if he was disappointed with his team play: "Sure, I'm dissapointed".

Mavs redeemed themselves with a win in Minnesota

By Katrina King

Images by Channing Jemerson

( Minnesota @ Target Center)

The Dallas Mavericks redeemed themselves to a 108-105 win over the Minnnnesota Timberwolves. the win didn't come easy. T-Wolves, Beasley was on the prowl scoring as if there were a full moon. In fact he and teammate Love were like wolves in a pack, prowling and tatunting their prey. But the Mavericks didn't give up, after the half they came out shooting with silver bullet buckets holding the T-Wovles and Beasley with every defensive stop they (Mavs) could muster.

Dirk was in early foul trouble in the first quarter so coach Carlise had to change the rotation in the game. He called on Brian Cardinal who stepped his game up with 12 points. Brendan Haywood had a excellent game last night showing his aggressive hussle in the middle. Pullin down rebounds and laying the ball back in. J.J. Barea had a great game knocking down 3's

Corey Brewer played a few minutes enough to help Dallas win and Roddy B. illustrates his foot is fine and he too, is eady to make this playoff run.

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."