Kemp officials hope Dallas Mavericks take action on controversial Confederate billboard
The Dallas Mavericks could join the dispute over a pro-Confederate billboard in Kaufman County.
Lillard scores 33 points, Blazers beat Mavericks 126-118
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Damian Lillard had 33 points and 12 assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers past the Dallas Mavericks 126-118 on Wednesday night. Seth Curry scored 20 off the bench for the Blazers, who have won five of six as they try to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Portland (44-27) led by as many as 25, and Lillard hit six of the team's 16...
Nowitzki passes Wilt but Pelicans top Mavs 129-125 in OT
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki passed Wilt Chamberlain for sixth place on the NBA's career scoring list, but Elfrid Payton had his fifth straight triple-double to help the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 129-125 in overtime Monday night. Payton finished with 19 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. Dallas rookie Luka Doncic had a triple-double of his own with 29 points, 13 boards...
Dirk Nowitzki passes Chamberlain for 6th on NBA scoring list
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks became the NBA's sixth-leading scorer Monday night with another of his signature long-range jumpers.
Jokic hits buzzer-beater to lift Nuggets over Mavs 100-99
DENVER (AP) - Luka Doncic's emphatic dunk capped a great night for the Dallas Mavericks rookie. Nikola Jokic topped him and saved the game for the Denver Nuggets, earning him some support in the MVP race. Jokic hit a falling, one-handed shot as time expired to lift the Nuggets over the weary Mavericks 100-99 on Thursday.
DeRozan, Aldridge lead Spurs past Mavericks 112-105
DALLAS (AP) - As a long-range jumper spun off the rim and out, Luka Doncic hopped and stomped the floor in frustration. It was that kind of night for the rookie and his Dallas Mavericks. DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Mavericks 112-105 on Tuesday night.
Gordon, Paul helps Rockets top Mavericks 94-93
DALLAS (AP) - This time, James Harden was reduced to a supporting role for the Houston Rockets. Eric Gordon and Chris Paul led the way. Gordon scored 26 points and Paul blocked Jalen Brunson's jumper in the final seconds, sending the streaking Rockets to a 94-93 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Ross, Vucevic lead Magic over Mavericks 111-106
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Terrence Ross scored 22 points, Nikola Vucevic had 20 points and 13 rebounds and the Orlando Magic topped the Dallas Mavericks 111-106 on Friday night. Aaron Gordon added 18 points for Orlando, which won for the 11th time in 16 games. Luka Doncic had 24 points and eight rebounds for Dallas, which has lost four straight and nine of 10. Jalen Brunson added 18 points and nine...
Nets crush Mavericks 127-88 to end three-game skid
NEW YORK (AP) - The Nets needed a win, and they got their easiest one ever in Brooklyn. DeMarre Carroll scored 22 points, Rodions Kurucs had 19 and the Nets easily snapped a three-game losing streak with a 127-88 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.
Mavericks lose to the Grizzlies 111-81
Jonas Valanciunas brought physical play to the new-look Memphis Grizzlies, and the Dallas Mavericks noticed.
2019's "Festival de Los Mavs" celebrates Selena
The Dallas Mavericks are pulling out all the stops for this year’s annual “Festival de Los Mavs” – including Selena herself (sort of).
Jokic helps Nuggets beat Mavs as Doncic sits with sore ankle
DALLAS (AP) - Nikola Jokic had 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead a deep offensive effort, and the Denver Nuggets broke out in the second half to beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-104 on Friday night. Northwest Division-leading Denver has won three straight. The Mavericks have lost three in a row, this one without star rookie Luka Doncic due to a sore right ankle. He is considered day to day.
Mavericks' Doncic out Friday with sore right ankle
DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic is out of the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Friday night for a game against the Denver Nuggets because of a sore right ankle. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle would not speculate on whether Doncic would miss additional time. The 19-year-old leads Dallas and all rookies with 20.7 points per game. Doncic's 7.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game also are team bests.
Report: NBA, union forward talks on ending 'one-and-done'
MIAMI (AP) - The NBA and its players are continuing to move forward on plans to eliminate the "one-and-done" rule in college basketball, something that the sides have been working toward for months.
Doncic scores 13 points, World falls to US in Rising Stars
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - When the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma, Philadelphia's Ben Simmons and Boston's Jayson Tatum get to the NBA All-Star Game and partake in what's become the preferred run-and-fun style where defense is discouraged at virtually all costs, this much is clear. They'll be ready.
Nowitzki, Wade share eventful history as honorary All-Stars
DALLAS (AP) - Of all the opposing jerseys Dwyane Wade has collected through swaps during his final NBA season, Dirk Nowitzki's was among those the Miami star wanted the most and somehow seemed worried he wouldn't get.
Wade helps Heat top Mavs 112-101 in likely final Dallas game
DALLAS (AP) - Dwyane Wade scored 22 points in what figures to be his final game on the court where he won his first championship, helping the Miami Heat beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-101 Wednesday night. The 37-year-old who has already said this is his final season was a little better despite one of the stronger games of the season for Dirk Nowitzki, his two-time NBA Finals foe whose record...
Harden runs 30-point streak to 30, Rockets beat Mavs 120-104
HOUSTON (AP) - There was only a little over a minute left in Houston's game and it looked as if James Harden's streak of 30-point games would be ending. Harden brought the ball down the court and was enveloped by two defenders near the 3-point line, so he passed to Chris Paul, who drew the defense away. After a couple of dribbles Paul turned and got it back to Harden, who stepped back...
Doncic, Mavericks erase deficit in 102-101 win over Blazers
Luka Doncic scored 28 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. had 24 and the Dallas Mavericks erased a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 102-101 on Sunday.
Antetokounmpo, Bucks win 6th straight, 122-107 over Mavs
DALLAS (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to their sixth straight victory, beating the retooling Dallas Mavericks 122-107 on Friday night. Antetokounmpo was 13 of 19 from the field and got the upper hand again in his second meeting with fellow Euro star Luka Doncic, the Dallas rookie sensation who scored 20 points. He's the only...