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DALLAS -- The big Trail Blazers guards couldn't bully those Mavs' munchkins. Not in Game 1, at least. Andre Miller had some success posting up itty-bitty J.J. Barea in the first half, but Portland had only 37 points at halftime. That's quite a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Nothing is settled, but the Mavs walked out of the Rose Garden on Sunday night knowing that they could return soon. It'd take a massive meltdown for the Mavs to fall from third to fourth in the West. The Trail Blazers sit in the ...

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play against the San Antonio Spurs, coach Rick Carlisle said after the morning shootaround.

DALLAS -- The Dallas Mavericks defense still needs a lot of work, but at least Dirk Nowitzki rediscovered his wry sense of humor after the win over the Golden State Warriors. For the second consecutive home game, an opposing point guard establishe...

DALLAS -- Portland point guard Andre Miller blew up for 52 points in the Mavericks' last home game. Monta Ellis might end up in that territory tonight. Ellis has 37 points (14-18 FG) midway through the fourth quarter. His hot hand has kept the ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- Deron Williams didn't score until a drive midway through the first quarter. Now he has only 50 points fewer than Andre Miller dropped on the Mavs a couple of nights ago. But Rick Carlisle better be careful about having JJ Bare...

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Dallas Mavericks are fresh off allowing a decent point guard to light them up for 52 points. If Andre Miller can torch the Dallas defense like that, just imagine the possibilities for an All-Star like Deron Williams. "Actu...

Rick Carlisle is struggling to find answers for the Mavs' questionable defense.

DALLAS -- Shawn Marion just shook his head after Andre Miller's driving hook bounced around the rim and went down with seconds remaining in regulation. Marion wanted the challenge of defending the Miller, who carried the Trail Blazers to an overti...

Mavericks' struggles of the past month threaten to turn situation into a big deal.

DALLAS -- Andre Miller isn't in Dirk's star stratosphere, but you couldn't tell that by watching this game. Miller has 16 of his career-high 43 points in the fourth quarter. Dirk has half of his 24 in the final frame. All tied up with 37 sec...

Cowboys roster: Who should stay, who should go, and who's on the bubble.