Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images The Mavericks still have some fight in them, even without Luka Doncic The Dallas Mavericks maintained their stranglehold on the fourth seed in the Western Conference by defeating the Phoenix Suns on the road Friday night, 98-89. Kyrie Irving led a balanced scoring effort for Dallas, scoring 20. Kevin Durant poured in 35 in defeat for … [Read more...] about 3 observations following a gutsy Dallas Mavericks win over the Phoenix Suns, 98-89
The Mavericks have been forced into wounded animal mode
Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images The mindset and fight required to survive when things are against you makes for special opportunities Anybody can survive under ideal circumstances. Wounded animal mode is the mindset and fight that it takes to survive through the adverse circumstances. Just because a deer has a wounded leg doesn’t mean the coyote won’t … [Read more...] about The Mavericks have been forced into wounded animal mode
Luka Dončić and the lost joy of youth basketball
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Luka Dončić’s mission to help restore joy in youth basketball hits home. As a 25-year-old, Luka Dončić has felt more pressure than most people experience in a lifetime. At the same time, he plays with this contagious joy of the game, an almost childish exuberant approach. This joy of Luka Dončić is a big reason why he is … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić and the lost joy of youth basketball
Mavericks vs Wolves Preview, Injury Report, and Game Thread: Dallas hosts Minnesota on Christmas Day!
Photo by Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Basketball on a Wednesday afternoon! The Dallas Mavericks (19-10) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-14) in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals for a Christmas Day game. The matchup will be broadcast on ABC and starts at 1:30 pm. Dallas has won two in a row and hopes to turn … [Read more...] about Mavericks vs Wolves Preview, Injury Report, and Game Thread: Dallas hosts Minnesota on Christmas Day!
Klay Thompson passes Reggie Miller for 5th all-time in 3-pointers
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images Klay Thompson made history on Christmas Day against the Timberwolves Klay Thompson passed Reggie Miller for 5th all-time in career 3-pointers Wednesday afternoon in the Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thompson hit the shot that moved him past Miller with just under nine minutes in … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson passes Reggie Miller for 5th all-time in 3-pointers