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Dallas Mavericks – Dirk Nowitzki Does Too Much A Little Too Late

It’s gotten to be a thing of norm for the Dallas Mavericks to be rescued into victory by some late game heroics not to mention clutch shooting, from Dirk Nowitzki. In the 2013 version of him and them, it doesn’t seem to be enough to keep their NBA playoff streak alive. More →

Best Perimeter Defenders in the NBA

Stats don’t do players justice when it comes to defense; blocks and steals don’t usually tell the whole story. Everyone knows LeBron James is a great defender anywhere on the court, and so are guys like Josh Smith and Andrei Kirilenko. There are more numbers and figures that help shine a light over those who don’t usually get recognized for their defensive work on the perimeter. More →

Dallas Mavericks – Helping Out Dirk Nowitzki

Now that Dirk Nowitzki is back in the lineup, the next step is getting him to play like an All-Star again. Until that happens, with the playoffs still a very manageable target (only three games behind the Houston Rockets), players like Shawn Marion, O.J. Mayo and Vince Carter are going to have to help the Dallas Mavericks bridge that gap. More →

10 Leading Active Scorers in the NBA

There’s no one really close to Kobe Bryant when it comes to the NBA’s active scoring leaders. While the Lakers’ one-man show is surging past 30,000 points, out of the current top 10, only LeBron James looks like he’ll be reaching that mark later in his career. Where do they stop? How far do they reach? More →

13 Most Hated NBA Players

Whether it’s by NBA fans in general or simply by other players around the league, some players are easier to hate and criticize than others, sometimes without any reason at all. Being a Lakers player makes you a prime candidate anytime – just ask Kobe Bryant, but LeBron James, Kevin Garnett and Russell Westbrook get their fair share of hatred and critique around every corner. More →

Vince Carter and the Finger Roll Air Ball

Vince Carter hasn’t had too many impressive games since signing with the Dallas Mavericks, and all that was left from a good all-around performance against the Sacramento Kings was a 35 year old Carter turning an easy lay up and finger roll into an embarrassing air ball. More →

Mavs Finally Produce Four Quarters of Good Basketball

Dirk Nowitzki led the way, as usual, with 26 points, but this time, the rest of his Dallas Mavericks teammates followed with energy and hustle, becoming the first team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder this season (100-87), as Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook just didn’t get enough help from the rest. More →

The NBA’s Most Overpaid Players

Sometimes it’s an injury that a player just can’t shake or get back from. Sometimes it’s old age and sometimes it’s just about huge contracts given to mediocre players. Here are the best examples of overpaid NBA players. More →

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Vince Carter Passes 20,000 Career Points Milestone

With 29 points last night in the Suns 129-121 victory against the Knicks, Vince Carter became the 37th player in NBA history to reach the 20,000 career points mark. More →