THE FACTS: Darren Collison scored 25 points off the bench Wednesday as the Dallas Mavericks avoided their first losing season since 1999-2000 with a 99-87 victory against the New Orleans Hornets at the American Airlines Center. Dirk Nowitzki added 16 points and nine rebounds and Shawn Marion had 15 points for Dallas (41-41).
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By Tim MacMahon Dallas Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki became the 17th member of the NBA‘s 25,000-point club Saturday.
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THE FACTS: Like countless times before, Dirk Nowitzki came to the Dallas Mavericks‘ rescue Saturday afternoon. This time, he may have saved their season. Nowitzki scored 15 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds left to give Dallas an improbable 100-98 victory against the visiting Chicago Bulls. …read more
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By Tim MacMahon Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn’t see why Dirk Nowitzki can’t be an elite players for “at least” three more seasons. …read more
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THE FACTS: The Oklahoma City Thunder’s superstars delivered. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t give their star a chance. Russell Westbrook scored 35 points and Kevin Durant scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter Sunday as the Thunder closed out a 107-101 road victory against the Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki, who scored 23 but didn’t attempt a field goal in the fourth. …read more
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THE FACTS: O.J. Mayo had 22 points as the Dallas Mavericks escaped with a 102-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons at The Palace on Friday. The Mavericks gave away a 15-point, fourth-quarter lead. Brandan Wright scored 14 points and Dirk Nowitzki chipped in 12, including two crucial late baskets. Brandon Knight‘s 21 points topped the Pistons, who have lost four straight and seven of their last eight. Greg Monroe, who missed Detroit’s game against New York on Wednesday with a left ankle sprain, added 14 points and 10 rebounds but Charlie Villanueva missed a potential tying 3-pointer on the last possession. …read more
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THE FACTS: The Nets were unable to mount a full comeback after another dreadful third quarter, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 98-90 at Barclays Center. The Mavericks snapped a three-game losing streak and Vince Carter (20 points, four rebounds) excelled against his former team, turning in an efficient and memorable performance. Dirk Nowitzki finished with 20 points and eight rebounds. Deron Williams led the Nets with 24 points, but registered just two assists to seven turnovers. …read more
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THE FACTS: Monta Ellis scored 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter Tuesday as the Milwaukee Bucks survived a vintage performance by Dirk Nowitzki and escaped with a 95-90 win against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. …read more
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By Tim MacMahon After his most dominant performance of a frustrating season, Dirk Nowitzki declared he has no doubt he’ll play for the Dallas Mavericks at least through the 2015-16 season. …read more
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THE FACTS: With their teams fighting to get into the playoff picture, superstars Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki staged a classic duel Sunday afternoon at the American Airlines Center. Bryant scored 14 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to carry his Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-99 victory against the Dallas Mavericks, who were led by Nowitzki’s season-high 30 points. …read more
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By Associated Press Kobe Bryant had 38 points to win a scoring duel with Dirk Nowitzki, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 103-99 Sunday in a matchup of teams fighting to get in the playoff race. …read more
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The Dallas Mavericks’ German star Dirk Nowitzki alternates between frustration and resignation when discussing probably his toughest season since he was a rookie in 1999. …read more
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By Tim MacMahon Get used to the sight of a bushy beard on Dirk Nowitzki‘s face. It isn’t going away until the 21-28 Dallas Mavericks get back to .500. …read more
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THE FACTS: The Dallas Mavericks are still breathing in their long-shot quest to squeeze into the playoffs. In pulling out a 109-99 win at the Phoenix Suns Friday night, the Mavericks broke open a game late that was virtually even for three quarters. They won even though Dirk Nowitzki missed his second straight with a right adductor, strain and Chris Kaman missed his third straight with a concussion. Darren Collison had a great all-around game for the Mavericks, shooting 6-for-9 for 19 points, plus six rebounds and six assists. O.J. Mayo had 20 points though he shot just 7-for-19.
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THE FACTS: After watching Jeremy Lin and the Houston Rockets overcome a big fourth-quarter lead, Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks buckled down on defense and grinded out a 105-100 victory on Wednesday at the American Airlines Center. Dallas (17-23) extended its season-long winning streak to four games and handed Houston (21-19) its fifth straight loss. It was the Mavericks’ ninth consecutive win against their intrastate rivals, their longest active streak against any opponent.
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By Associated Press Mark Cuban says he plans to keep star Dirk Nowitzki even though the Dallas Mavericks have their worst record since a few months after he bought the team in 2000.
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Mark Cuban says he plans to keep star Dirk Nowitzki even though the Dallas Mavericks have their worst record since a few months after he bought the team in 2000.
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By Tim MacMahon With the Dallas Mavericks‘ 12-season playoff streak in serious jeopardy, star forward Dirk Nowitzki expressed strong doubt about the front office’s plan for the franchise’s future, even wondering whether it’d be in the Mavs’ best interests to trade him.
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By Tim MacMahon Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki made his first start of the season Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets.
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By Tim MacMahon Mavericks star forward Dirk Nowitzki will make his first start of the season Saturday night against the New Orleans Hornets, coach Rick Carlisle said.
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