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Catching fire: Dallas Mavericks take series 2-1 in game clincher
Image courtesy of VinceCarter15.com . Flashback to Philadelphia, Eastern Conference Semifinals May 2001, Game 7. With his Toronto Raptors down 87-88 against the Philadelphia 76ers, a young Vince Carter stands on the three-point line, sweat...
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San Antonio who? Dallas Mavericks spank top-seeded Spurs
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . San Antonio Spurs head coach and iconic legend Gregg Popovich accepted his third NBA Coach of the Year achievement in a jubilant fashion… which is oddly horrifying for anyone...
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That escalated quickly: San Antonio Spurs take Game 1 from Dallas Mavericks
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . During the final quarter of Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs, it looked like the media-dubbed “underdog” Mavericks had the Spurs cornered at 81-71. However,...
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Beating plowshares into swords: Dallas Mavericks look ahead to Sunday
Image courtesy of Michael Tipton/Flickr . There is a famous Latin saying by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca: “ignis aurum probat” which translates to “fire tests gold”. This happens to be the motto of many sophisticated...
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The Legacy of Vince Carter
Screen grab courtesy of Hoop Mix Tape . Vince Carter is the best dunker in NBA history. But will he be remembered for anything else beyond that? When all is said and done, how will...
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Dallas Mavericks clinch playoff spot with nerve-wracking win over Phoenix Suns
Image courtesy of TJ Macias/Baller Mind Frame . At the start of Saturday night’s game against the visiting Phoenix Suns, the crowd at American Airlines was noticeably subdued. They knew what was on the line:...
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Dallas Mavericks silence the Utah Jazz, 95-83
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . It was Dirk Nowitzki’s big night ... oh, and his Dallas Mavericks won, too. Tuesday night was itching with anticipation from many different angles on the Mavericks’ side of...
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Dallas Mavericks sleepwalk over the Sacramento Kings
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . With the playoffs on the line, the Dallas Mavericks (47-31) have a great deal of explaining to do. During the last minutes of the game, Dallas fans held their...
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Age is just a number: Dallas Mavericks sweep Los Angeles Lakers
Image courtesy of Keith Allison/Flickr . It hasn’t been a great three years for the Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, their recent storyline appears to have been contrived by the same guy who thought it...
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Dallas Mavericks snap Los Angeles Clippers’ home winning streak
Image courtesy of Scott Mecum/Flickr . Funny how one night of rest can change everything. The Dallas Mavericks went to sleep on April 2, and when they woke up the next day, they had jumped...
