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.

Gasol valuable across the board

Pau Gasol ranks first on the Player Rater in the past 15 days after grabbing 20 boards in consecutive contests Friday and Saturday, and he is shooting...

Nowitzki nets 25 as Mavs add to Heat's recent home struggles

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Erick Dampier finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks added to Miami's home woes by beating the Heat 106-93 Friday night.

Barnes among finalists for Naismith Trophy

...starred at Georgia Tech and with the Orlando Magic in the NBA. Other notable winners include Jason Kidd (1992), Kobe Bryant (1996), LeBron James (2003), and last year's winner Derrick Favors, a freshman...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 11, 2009

Beaubois to battle Barea for playing time

With Howard's return, minutes will be scarce for Barea and Beaubois.

Howard carries Mavericks in his return

The Mavs' Josh Howard returned with new confidence in his ankle, game.

Howard scores 18 of his 20 in second half of return in Mavs' victory

Josh Howard looked sharp coming off a 13-game break to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left ankle, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the second half and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 102-101 victory over the reeling Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

DALLAS - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Jason Kidd #2, Dirk Nowitzki #41, and Josh Howard #5 of the Dallas Mavericks stand during the national...

Suns-Mavericks Preview

Suns-Mavericks Preview

Finally believing in Boozer

Brian McKitish provides his latest rankings, defending a few of them and responding to readers' opinions on some others.

UK Walls its way past North Carolina

Freshman point guard John Wall dazzled everyone in attendance at Rupp Arena during Kentucky's 68-66 win over North Carolina.

Randolph, Mayo lead Grizzlies to second consecutive victory

Zach Randolph had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and O.J. Mayo added 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-82 on Friday night.

MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 4: O.J Mayo #32 of the Memphis Grizzlies plays defense against Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks on December 4, 2009 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee

North Carolina-Kentucky Preview

North Carolina-Kentucky Preview