Category: Dallas Mavericks

Nowitzki Passes 30,000 Point Mark To Join Elite Club

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki joined an elite club by surpassing the 30,000 point mark in Tuesday’s match against the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming just the sixth player in NBA history to reach the milestone. The German sharpshooter earned his 30,000th point on a step back jumper early in the second quarter, then went past the mark on a three-pointer that sent the Dallas American Airlines Center crowd into a frenzy with 9:54 left in the first half.

Mavs’ Nowitzki starts fast, reaches 30,000 points vs Lakers

Dirk Nowitzki has become the sixth NBA player and first international player to score 30,000 points. The Dallas superstar got 18 of the 20 points he needed in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and hit the milestone on a fadeaway jumper with 10:58 left in the second quarter.

Nowitzki tops 30,000 points, Mavs roll past Lakers, 122-111

Dirk Nowitzki scored the 20 points he needed for 30,000 in his career in barely more than a quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks celebrated with their second straight easy home win over the Los Angeles Lakers, a 122-111 victory Tuesday night. The 7-foot German became the sixth NBA player and the first international one to reach the milestone, joining four Hall of Famers and a future one in Kobe Bryant.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Mavs’ Dirk Nowitzki reaches cusp of NBA’s 30,000-point club

Dirk Nowitzki chuckled at the memory of he and Steve Nash trying to sneak in a few shots between YMCA games inside the closest thing the Dallas Mavericks had to a practice facility nearly 20 years ago. He also recalled a trying rookie season with the Mavericks that was compressed by a lockout, playing on three consecutive nights as a teenager and sometimes sitting out the entire game even when healthy for one of the worst franchises in pro sports.

Curry, Nowitzki lead Mavericks past Thunder, 104-89

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan, right, yells from the sidelines during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Dallas Mavericks guard Wesley Matthews passes out the ball on the floor against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Sunday, March 5, 2017.

Flurry of game-winners highlight NBA action

PHOENIX Suns rookie Tyler Ulis hit an incredible buzzer-beater to defeat the Celtics, and that wasn’t the only game-winner during today’s NBA action. Joe Ingles finished with six points, one rebound, one assist, and two steals in the Utah Jazz’s 110-109 overtime win over the Sacramento Kings.

Will Oscar 2017 go all political this year?

If you’re looking to escape the glitz of Hollywood on Academy Awards night but still want to see which stars prevail, head north to Napa Valley, where The Westin Verasa Napa is offering a special Oscars package created to make you feel like an Oscars victor. Mel Gibson, nominated in the best director category for his work in the film Hacksaw Ridge, is apparently very disturbed by this latest trend.

Malaysia: North Korea leader’s half brother suffered quick, ‘very painful death’

The official postmortem report came as Malaysian authorities question a number of detained suspects, including a North Korean national suspected of producing the VX used to kill Kim. A police chief in Malaysia announced on Saturday that authorities will seek an arrest warrant for the second secretary of the North Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, who is wanted for the assassination of Kim Jong-nam, half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, if he does not submit to investigation .

The Read & React: Celtics crumble (again) vs. Raptors

Celtics paid the price for doing nothing : When I learned that Indiana wanted the whole boat for Paul George and the Bulls weren’t interested in moving Butler all that much, I excused Danny Ainge for not unboxing the fireworks now. My fury didn’t falter for the C’s not making some move to improve.

Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt

Richard Jefferson wore ‘Flat World Champs’ shirt Well done. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and forward Richard Jefferson and center Tristan Thompson and guard Kyrie Irving and guard Iman Shumpert wait for play to begin against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center.

NBA Capsules

Russell Westbrook scored 29 points and had his 26th triple-double of the season to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-109 on Thursday night. Victor Oladipo scored 23 points and Steven Adams had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who now can focus on their showdown with former teammate Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

Slideshow Recap: Grizzlies 110, Suns 91

The Grizzlies beat the Suns badly last night-so badly, in fact, that the young guys on the end of the Suns bench almost started a fight in the last minute when Troy Daniels hit one too many extremely awesome long bombs right in their faces. Let’s be clear, though: The Grizzlies were barely paying attention, listless and half-hearted, able to keep the Suns at a double-digit distance but not playing hard enough to really blow them out until garbage time.

Celtics winning streak ends with sloppy loss in Sacramento

For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.

Celtics winning streak ends with sloppy loss in Sacramento

For every night when it seems the Celtics can score with any team in the NBA, there comes a time like the one last night, when the make/miss principle takes a fateful turn. The Celtics’ seven-game winning streak hit a wall with last night’s 108-92 loss to the Kings, deprived for the night of the suspended DeMarcus Cousins.

Mavericks 104, Cavs 97

Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and the last-place Dallas Mavericks knocked off a title contender for the second straight night, beating LeBron James and the Cavaliers 104-97 on Monday. Wesley Matthews had 21, and rookie point guard Yogi Ferrell scored a career-high 19 in the second game of a 10-day contract, a night after hitting clinching free throws in the final seconds of a win at Southwest Division-leading San Antonio.

Recap: Mavericks 104, Cavs 97

Overview: The Cavs turned in a lackluster performance on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, falling behind by double-digits late in the fourth quarter before emptying their bench and ultimately losing 104-97. Harrison Barnes led all scorers with 24 points, and LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.