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How it happened: The Dallas Mavericks played drastically better defense than in their previous two games and got the ball in the hands of their hot frontcourt duo. After allowing 113 points in each of the past two games, the Mavs held th...

Could Brandon Jennings fulfill his potential in Dallas? The Mavericks are apparently intrigued by the possibility. Sources tell ESPN.com's Marc Stein that the Mavs have a "level of interest" in Jennings if the Milwaukee Bucks make the restricted f...

DALLAS - If this isn't rock bottom, then the Dallas Mavericks are heading to hell. They've lost eight of their last nine games, with the Mavs' lone win during that miserable stretch a comeback against the Washington Wizards, who own the worst reco...

DALLAS - There's a pretty good chance that Dirk Nowitzki will be announced with the Mavs' starting five for the first time this season Saturday night. There's a very good chance Nowitzki, who practiced with the starters Friday for the first time s...

Tim MacMahon examines the ways Dallas has departed from the dynastic path of its opponent Thursday

Our weekly look at which Mavs' stocks have risen and fallen the most: STOCK UP Shawn Marion - He hasn't played in the last week, but his value has never been more apparent. Opposing small forwards Carmelo Anthony, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Andre...

DALLAS -- A humbled O.J. Mayo came to the Dallas Mavericks because he wanted to be coached hard. Be careful what you wish for. O.J. Mayo asked for tough coaching when he arrived with the Mavs, and he got a heavy dose during a film session Tuesd...

DALLAS -- After three consecutive losses, the Mavericks can't complain too much about putting one in the left-hand column. But the Mavs sure weren't going to act like it was a thing of beauty. The Mavs managed to turn a blowout over the winless...

Mavericks' O.J. Mayo learning tough lessons that come with winning, responsibility.

DALLAS - The Mavs' three-game losing streak better stop Wednesday night. They've got the winless Washington Wizards coming to town, a night after being blown out by the Charlotte Bobcats. Not that the Mavs can afford to turn up their noses at anyb...

DALLAS - Center Chris Kaman revealed one change in the Mavs' starting lineup for Wednesday night: He'll be in it. As per his policy, coach Rick Carlisle declined to discuss the starting lineup before the game against the Washington Wizards, but Ka...

Tough break for people who bought tickets for this game. Most of the marquee attractions will either be wearing a suit while sitting on the Mavs' bench or watching from their couch in Minnesota. No Dirk Nowitzki or Shawn Marion for the Mavs. N...

A quick look at the Mavericks' four foes this week: Minnesota Timberwolves (7:30 p.m., Monday, American Airlines Center): The Timberwolves are off to a surprising 4-2 start despite the absences of their two marquee players, point guard Ricky Rubio...

Mavericks' new chemistry could grow stale with Dirk Nowitzki out of action.

DALLAS -- If you're looking for a glimmer of hope, take a glance at the Mavericks' early-season schedule. Eight of their first 12 opponents were lottery teams last season. Their strength of schedule through Thanksgiving is the softest in the leagu...

DALLAS - It seems inevitable that Dirk Nowitzki will need to get his troublesome right knee scoped at some point. He just hopes it can wait until after the season. The problem with the waiting game: It becomes more and more likely that Nowitzki wi...