Browsing Tag Jason Kidd
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19 May 2011 at 01 : 19 AM
Western Conference Finals Game 1: Mavs vs Thunder
After resting for 8 full days after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers, the Mavericks finally returned to the AAC to battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in what would be a historic night for Dirk Nowitzki in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Both teams opened the first quarter constantly passing the ball to their best players as Nowitzki and Durant went ...
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17 May 2011 at 03 : 03 AM
Western Conference Finals Preview: Mavs vs Thunder
After beating Memphis in Game 7, 105-90, the Oklahoma City Thunder will advance to the Western Conference Finals to play the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas holds home-court advantage so Game 1 will be at the AAC Tuesday night. After getting 8 days of rest, many people are concerned that this will affect the Mavericks performance. According to coach Carlisle and ...
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11 May 2011 at 02 : 12 AM
Round 2, Game 4 Recap: Mavs vs Lakers
Before this second-round series started, I don't think anyone-not even Dallas fans-expected it to turn out the way it did. A sweep for either team sounded like an almost impossible feat; that is until the Mavericks had the opportunity coming into Game 4 as they held onto a 3-0 series lead. Dallas played a game that will go down in the history books after ...
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9 May 2011 at 21 : 15 PM
Mavs or Mav-nots?
Its been quite the run for theses Mavericks of Dallas. 11straight seasons of 50+ wins. That's almost unheard of in today's NBA. This has been a dominant team that has thrilled and excited their fans every year; during the Regular Season that is. The Playoffs start and it all changes. With the exception of 1 NBA Finals appearance and a Western ...
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8 May 2011 at 01 : 26 AM
Round 2, Game 3 Recap: Mavs vs Lakers
The Mavs returned to Friday night's game in Dallas after winning 2 straight on the two-time defending champs' home floor, looking for their 3rd win-5th straight in the playoffs-and move 1 game away from the Western Conference Finals. Dirk Nowitzki took matters into his own hands down the stretch in the fourth quarter and helped his team gain a 98-92 ...
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7 May 2011 at 03 : 57 AM
Round 2, Game 2 Recap: Mavs vs Lakers
After coming back from a 16-point deficit in Game 1, the Mavericks were well aware that the Lakers would look for revenge in Game 2; but the Mavs stayed focused and were able to get a big victory, 93-81, going back to Dallas with a 2-0 advantage. The Lakers hit their first four shots of the first quarter before Dallas' defense stepped up. DeShawn ...
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3 May 2011 at 23 : 12 PM
2nd Round, Game 1 Recap: Mavs vs Lakers
The Mavericks stepped on the Lakers' court Monday night with all the confidence in the world to get at least one victory on the road. After constantly battling throughout the game and making a huge comeback, the Mavs got the win they wanted (96-94), and took the 1-0 advantage heading into game 2. The Mavs had somewhat of a sluggish start due to Kobe's ...
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3 May 2011 at 03 : 19 AM
Western Conference 2nd Round Matchup: Mavs vs. Lakers
After securing a 4-2 first-round series victory over the Blazers, the Mavs advance to the second round to face the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in the post-season for the first time since 1988. It seems that the odds are against the Mavericks in this match-up based on stats of the past. A game 1 victory is crucial for Dallas; when Phil ...
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22 April 2011 at 18 : 23 PM
Game 3 Recap: Mavs vs Portland
The Mavs came into the Thursday night's game at the Rose Garden with one thing on their mind: winning at the Rose Garden for the first time all year and taking control of the series, 3-0. But after what was a 48 minute battle, the Mavs fell short 97-92 and couldn't get the win they wanted. Early cheap Without Prescription on in the first quarter, the ...
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20 April 2011 at 20 : 34 PM
Game 2 Recap: Mavs vs Portland
The Mavs stepped onto the court Tuesday night to face the Portland Trailblazers a second time in the AAC, hoping to move 2-0 in the series before heading to the Rose Garden. After bringing the same energy they showed in the first game, Dallas was successful and got the win 101-89. Roddy sat out again this game with his sprained foot; however, Dallas' ...
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