Mavs complement with physical defense

The Mavericks' top offensive weapons have added defense to their arsenal.

Dirk has 35 as Mavs beat Durant, Thunder

Dirk Nowitzki had 35 points and the Mavs pulled away to beat the Thunder on Wednesday.

Western Conference: Top Four Teams

Avery Johnson runs down his top four teams in the Western Conference

Nowitzki relishes role in crunch time

Need a hero? The true identity of NBA's Captain Clutch is Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MARCH 2: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up against Malik Rose #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder...

The Book Of Basketball's lost pages

In the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, Bill Simmons reveals 15 nuggets that didn't make it into his best-selling "The Book Of Basketball."

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Mavs' Barea punches in early as temp

J.J. Barea's play early in games allows Mavs to be patient with Josh Howard.

Barea's season-high 23, Nowitzki's late play helps Mavs outlast Hornets

J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his season-low 10 in the final 59 seconds, sending the Dallas Mavericks to a 94-90 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Monday night.

Weighing the percentages is a must

Brian McKitish provides his latest rankings and discusses why it's difficult to make up ground in the percentage categories.

Hornets-Mavericks Preview

Hornets-Mavericks Preview

Dirk sinks dagger as Mavs overcome Bobcats in overtime

Dirk Nowitzki hit a 10-foot jumper with 1.8 seconds left in overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks continued their dominance over Charlotte with a 98-97 win over the Bobcats on Saturday night.

Dec 12, 2009; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) celebrates his game winning shot with teammates against the Charlotte Bobcats at American Airlines Arena...

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