After having three days to rebound from a 49-point blowout loss in Dallas, the Lakers squandered a fourth-quarter lead, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers, 105-98. After trailing by as many as 14 points in the third quarter of a game they had trailed by one at halftime, the Lakers crawled back behind 11 quick points from Lou Williams, who scored a game-high 31. They pulled even at 94 on a 3-pointer by Nick Young with 6:23 left in the game, then Young gave the Lakers the lead with another 3-pointer 42 seconds later.
Category: Dallas Mavericks
Jae Crowder, Celtics Tickled By Wizards’ ‘Cute’ Plan…
Celtics 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Boston Celtics as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Celtics 101.
Dallas Mavericks: J.J. Barea Out “Weeks, Not Days”
Just when almost everyone was healthy, the Dallas Mavericks watched J.J. Barea go down with another calf injury on Friday night. After appearing in just 17 games this season due to a previous calf injury, Barea found himself suiting up for his eighth straight game on Friday night against Utah.
Re: Quick Reaction: Suns XX, Raptors XX
The compete level on D was there for the most part as well, but a couple of missed jumpers and bunnies under the basket led to an overall mediocre shooting performance. 35 MIN, 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 5-5 FG, 1-1 3FG, 2-2 FT, 2 BLK, 1 TO, -9 +/- Played an energetic first half feeding off great cuts to the basket, and even dropping a 3-pointer to the crowd’s delight .
Nowitzki starts Mavericks toward 122-73 rout of Lakers
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki tries to stop Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black from driving inside during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Dallas. Los Angeles Lakers guard Jose Calderon looks to pass as Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes and Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Dallas.
Lottery-bound Mavs likely to make trade before deadline, and don’t Clippers need PG help now?
Deal or no deal: It’s a strong likelihood that the Mavericks will make a trade before the Feb. 23 deadline. Andrew Bogut could be one of the pieces dealt, although he needs to get healthy before anything can happen.
Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker ‘needs to be on the court more’
… and spirit from fans in Mexico during a press conference in Mexico City, Jan. 14, 2017. (Dan Bickley/azcentral sports) NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks about how a connection to the NBA and Mexico can be good for both parties during a press …
Bogut’s fresh injury blow
NBA: Ben Simmons’ return from injury is progressing nicely, with the NBA’s no.1 overall pick seen on court in Philadelphia’s warm up before taking on the Charlotte Hornets. ANDREW Bogut’s NBA season has suffered another blow with the Australian centre ruled out indefinitely because of a hamstring injury.
Mavericks win over Suns was well orchestrated by Deron Williams
Here are the second-chance points worth making about the Mavericks’ successful journey to Mexico City, where they beat the Phoenix Suns 113-108 Thursday night before a crowd of 19,874 at the Mexico City Arena. Running the show: Deron Williams’ numbers were terrific – 23 points, 12 assists and 4-of-5 from 3-point range.
Thomas scores 38, Celtics pull away to beat Wizards
Isaiah Thomas scored 20 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics pulled away late for a 117-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night . Al Horford added 16 points and nine rebounds, Jae Crowder scored 20 and Terry Rozier had 11 for the Celtics, who won for the fifth time in six games and ended Washington’s three-game winning streak.
Isaiah Thomas scores 20 in the 4th, Celtics beat Wizards 117-108
The story line won’t be that Boston beat a surging Washington team after a heartbreak loss in Toronto the night before. It won’t be that they won against a quality opponent with Avery Bradley , Amir Johnson , Jaylen Brown , Tyler Zeller , and James Young .
LeBron James, Cavaliers hold off Suns 120-116
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Phoenix.
Bickley: LeBron James shows Phoenix Suns, fans who is king
… and continued their string of strong performances at Talking Stick Resort Arena. It’s not unusual for local sports fans to support the visiting team. It was a weekly occurrence when the Cardinals played at Sun Devil Stadium, and a problem that still …
Al Horford furthers Joel Embiid’s education, drills last-minute…
The Boston Celtics had fallen behind by two points in the final minute. During a timeout, head coach Brad Stevens drew up a pick-and-roll with Isaiah Thomas handling the ball and Kelly Olynyk diving toward the hoop.
Bledsoe has 26, Suns pull away late from Mavericks, 102-95
Eric Bledsoe scored 26 points, including five straight to break a tie in the final two minutes, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-95 on Thursday night. Devin Booker added 22 points as the Suns won consecutive games for just the second time this season and denied the Mavericks their third two-game winning streak in a matchup of Western Conference also-rans.
Barnes Leads Mavericks to 113-105 Win Over Wizards
Our opinions are unbiased and unfiltered, and we never hold back. But the most important voice in D.C. sports is yoursa that’s why our phone [] CBS Sports Radio 1580 CONNECT WITH CBS SPORTS RADIO Listen Live Click Here Latest Sports News & Blogs Click Here Follow The CBS Sports Radio Facebook.com/CBSSportsRadio Twitter: @CBSSportsRadio Contact Studio: 1-855-212-4CBS Email: CNKinard@cbs.com Address 1015 Half Street, SE Washington, [] Harrison Barnes scored 26 points and Deron Williams added 21 as the Mavericks rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 113-105 on Tuesday night.
Once Considered Soft, Dirk Nowitzki Was Ahead of His Time
Let’s go back 15 or so years to when Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki were best-bud Dallas Mavericks teammates establishing their excellence in the NBA and always hanging out to shoot in the gym together at night. For lunches, they would swing through EatZi’s Market & Bakery, the ahead-of-its-time semi-supermarket that, at the turn of the century, gave Dallas cultured, ready-made, healthy eating – and even cultured classical or opera music playing inside its sliding doors.
He’s back! Dirk Nowitzi will play for Mavericks vs. Clippers on Friday night
The Mavericks’ leader, who has missed all but five games this season, will play on a limited-minutes basis tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. He’s missed the last 14 games and 22 of the last 24 with a strained right Achilles.
Hood hits pull-up 3 to give Jazz 103-100 win over Mavericks
Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, above dunks the ball on Dallas Mavericks’ Wesley Matthews , Dwight Powell, center, and Deron Williams argue with a referee in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Salt Lake City. less Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, above dunks the ball on Dallas Mavericks’ Wesley Matthews , Dwight Powell, center, and Deron Williams argue with a referee in the first half during an NBA basketball … more Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood, left, shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Salt Lake City.