J.J. Barea

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98 and counting…

Let me just say that I am not a numbers guy.  Numbers are nice, but they can be easily manipulated.  But there are times when numbers do help us to understand a situation or see what took place.  The…Read More

Lakers lead after three, 72-66

The Mavs were able to close the gap and tie the game at 64, but then Nowitzki went to the bench for rest and the offense went cold.  Jason Terry continues to go hot and cold and Jason Kidd continues to…Read More

Mavs looking to pull away early in the second quarter

The Mavs opened the second quarter moving the ball well and scoring often.  J.J. Barea came off the bench and provided energy and offense, hitting Dirk Nowitzki with a beautiful pass for an easy layup. …Read More

Mavs return home up 2-0

In a shocker, the Mavs continue to roll as they beat the Lakers 93-81 in Game 2 of their series.  I have to admit that the way this game went surprised even me.  I was fearful that the Mavs would have…Read More

Mavs able to answer Lakers run, keep the lead

The Lakers are making a run, with the bench in the game plus Bynum.  Odom is playing with intensity tonight.  J.J. Barea is playing well, giving the Mavs quality minutes and production while Kidd is…Read More

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We have a series

The Dallas Mavericks went into Portland last night, seeking to put the Blazers down three game to none. …Read More

It’s Playoff time baby!!!

82 games have been played.  Just eight teams from each conference survived.  In the wild, wild West,…Read More

Mavs close the season with a bang

The Mavericks got off to another slow start but came roaring out of the locker room after the half to…Read More

D stands for Drama

Sports teams in Dallas are known for many things.  The Cowboys?  D’uh, winning!  The Rangers?…Read More

Bring on the Clippers

Tonight the Dallas Mavericks return to the hardwood, looking to snap their current four game losing…Read More

Distraught in Big D?

The Dallas Mavericks lost in their first game back home, 104-96.  Stop me if you have heard this one…Read More

Mavs lose third straight in Portland

Another game for the Dallas Mavericks, another loss.  The Portland Trailblazers blew out the Mavs 104-96…Read More

Persistence is the Magic word

The Dallas Mavericks have had a day to recover from the beating that they received from the defending…Read More

Lakers thump the Mavericks

I must say that I was really looking forward to this game.  This was going to be a true test for…Read More

One down, One to go

Last night the Mavericks won their fifth straight game, defeating the L.A. Clippers 106-100.  The…Read More

Mavericks Leave Bulls Green With Envy

The Chicago Bulls came out in their green jerseys to try their hand at getting some extra luck against…Read More

A Mavericks Dozen

The Minnesota Timberwolves came to a shootout with one gun, Al Jefferson. One gun wasn’t enough to…Read More

Pieces Missing, Mavs Win

Winning 10 straight games in the NBA is nothing to sneeze at, so excuse me if I don’t hand you a tissue.…Read More

Withstanding the Wolves

With Jason Kidd inactive for the game to simply give the old veteran a rest, the Mavericks found themselves…Read More

Lakers/Mavericks (1st half)

ESPN, Jaz-Z, Beyonce, Los Angeles, must be a big night of basketball in Dallas. A big night gets a halftime…Read More