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Mavericks vs. Bucks: 3 Notes before Dallas visits Milwaukee

The Dallas Mavericks (24-51) will make a quick trip north to face the Milwaukee Bucks (29-45) for a makeup game that was originally scheduled for January 25. Due to a winter storm that left the Mavericks stranded on the runway for several hours, the game was suspended and eventually moved to March 31. The matchup […]

Player Grades: Recapping Mavericks vs. Wolves

The Dallas Mavericks kicked off the first game of a back-to-back Monday night, with their first opponent being the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves got the better end of a 124-94 decision. Let’s get to the grades! Ryan Nembhard: C+ 8 PTS / 3 REB / 5 AST / 0 STL / 0 BLK – 20 […]

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Stats Recap: 3 Numbers as Timberwolves stomp Mavericks 124-94

The Dallas Mavericks continued their slide Monday night, getting blown out at home in a 124-94 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game that got out of hand early and never recovered. Dallas showed brief flashes on offense, but Minnesota’s size, ball movement, and physicality quickly took over, controlling the flow throughout. Daniel Gafford […]

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: 3 things before Dallas hosts a shorthanded Minnesota

The Dallas Mavericks (24-50, 14-23 Home) have lost 12 consecutive games at American Airlines Center, the longest home losing streak the franchise has seen since the 1993-94 season. Monday night they host the Minnesota Timberwolves (45-29, 20-15 Away), who arrive shorthanded in ways that matter—Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable with right knee inflammation, and while the […]

Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Trailblazers

The Dallas Mavericks travelled to the northwest to take on the Portland Trailblazers Friday night. The Mavs have officially been eliminated from Playoff contention, while the Blazers have clinched a spot in at least the Play In tournament. Despite having nothing to play for, Dallas got the 100-93 win. Let’s get to the grades! Cooper […]

SB Reacts: Rookie of the Year and NCAA Tournament Continues

Basketball continues, whether we want it to or not. That’s the lesson of March and April. There’s still plenty of hoops ahead, not to mention awards, then playoffs. If you’re looking to make any moves, there’s still plenty of things to hold your interest over at FanDual. One of those things might be the NBA […]

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Mavericks vs Blazers Preview and Injury Update: Late road game in Portland

The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) remain on the road Friday night to take on the Portland Trailblazers (37-37). The Mavericks have lost five in a row again, most recently to the Denver Nuggets who crushed them from three. Portland has won five of thier last six and a win against Dallas would put them back up […]

MMBets: The Dallas Mavericks visit the Portland Trail Blazers

It’s just past noon here at the desk, the post breakfast Häagen-Dazs Coffee Almond Toffee is open. As unhealthy as that may seem, my only defense is that I am juggling quite a bit right now and sometimes ice cream is the only thing that sounds like it might turn the day sweet for a […]

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Thursday’s March Madness Musings: Wagler outduels Flemings, Burries outshines Acuff

It was a big Thursday night in the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, as many of the NBA Draft’s elite prospects were on display against one another. It was a consequential day for me, as I definitely did some shuffling on the personal board after the games concluded Thursday night. Here’s a rundown of the main […]

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3 things as the Mavericks meet the Blazers in Portland

The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) will play the Portland Trailblazers (37-37) 9pm Friday at Moda Center. Both clubs last played Wednesday, with Portland extending its win streak to two against the Bucks 130-99, behind guard Scoot Henderson’s 23 points; and the Mavericks losing 142-135 against the Nuggets in Denver, their fifth straight setback. They were led […]

What the Mavericks will look for in Acuff vs Burries in the Sweet 16

The second weekend of this NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is shaping up to be an all-timer. When you look around Thursday night, perhaps the two most interesting games of the entire Sweet 16 will be tipping off within 30 minutes of each other. My colleague Jordan did a fantastic job breaking down the matchup between […]

What the Mavericks will look for in Flemings vs Wagler in the Sweet 16

While the Mavericks navigate their way through the final games of the season, positioning themselves for the draft lottery, all eyes will be on the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. And lucky for us we’re not just getting solid teams facing off against one another, but premium head-to-head matchups against top draft talent. The two late […]

Player Grades – Recapping the Mavericks vs. the Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks hit the road to take on the Denver Nuggets in a late game Wednesday night. Dallas had success against Denver with two head-to-head wins in December, but then lost the previous matchup in January, as well this one, 142-135. Let’s get to the grades! Naji Marshall: B+ 22 PTS / 4 REB […]

Mavericks vs. Nuggets Recap: 3 takeaways as Dallas drops 142-135 loss at Denver

The Dallas Mavericks (23-50) dropped their fifth straight game Wednesday, falling 142-135 to the Denver Nuggets (45-28) in a game that felt within reach early before completely getting away from them late. Dallas had a few solid stretches to start, showing some offensive rhythm and energy, but couldn’t sustain it as Denver’s shot-making and overall […]

Mavericks learnings from NCAA tournament’s first rounds

If you’re like me, and well, you’re on this page so you probably are, the NCAA tournament is a national holiday. It’s everything that is beautiful and ugly about college sports. Last weekends first rounds didn’t have the thrill of mid-majors dancing to the Sweet 16, but plenty of iconic finishes made for a fun […]