Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images Assigning Grades for the Mavericks in their 110 – 99 loss to the Rockets The Dallas Mavericks were looking to ring in the New Year in style with an intra-state battle against the Houston Rockets. Between injuries, illnesses and suspensions, the Mavs have not been able to field a consistent team for the better part of a week, but were … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks vs. Rockets
Stats Rundown: 3 numbers from the Mavericks 110-100 loss to the Kings
Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images A valiant effort from Dallas ends in defeat The short-handed Dallas Mavericks lost to the Sacramento Kings 110-100 Monday night in Sacramento. Dallas was without four starters, and a fifth key rotation player — Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson were all out due to either injury or illness, while Marshall served the … [Read more...] about Stats Rundown: 3 numbers from the Mavericks 110-100 loss to the Kings
Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 110-100 loss at the Sacramento Kings
Brandon Williams #10 of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 30, 2024 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California | Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images It’s time to build a little character for Dallas Mavericks fans. The Dallas Mavericks (20-13) are what they are at this point. It’s better not to get too … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Recapping the Mavericks’ 110-100 loss at the Sacramento Kings
One Small Wish for the NBA in 2025
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images A pet peeve that exasperates me - and I bet I’m not the only one Sometimes I imagine being an NBA player. Not the soaring and dunking. Not the cashing of huge paychecks. Not the hours of monotonous skill drills and bruising practices most never see. Instead, I imagine how wide the delta is between the public perception and what the … [Read more...] about One Small Wish for the NBA in 2025
3 things to watch for as the Mavericks travel to Houston
The Mavericks face a big challenge up front in Rockets center Alperen Sengun. | Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images Division rivals clash, minus crucial components The Dallas Mavericks (20-13) conclude their four-game road trip Wednesday at 7pm as they play the Houston Rockets (21-11) in a matchup of teams missing key players due to suspension. The Rockets enter … [Read more...] about 3 things to watch for as the Mavericks travel to Houston