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Rajon Rondo, Making the Wrong Kind of History From the Free Throw Line
It’s impossible to really understand the complexities of Rajon Rondo as a player and as a person. Perhaps the greatest mystery regarding the Dallas Mavericks point guard is his horrendous free throw shooting numbers, dropping to a historic low of 32.3% this season.
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Dallas Mavericks – Chandler Parsons Isn’t Fazed by Russell Westbrook
The Russell Westbrook show is always spectacular, but it doesn’t always end with a win, as the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Dallas Mavericks 119-115 with big scoring nights from Chandler Parsons, Monta Ellis and Dirk Nowitzki leading the way.
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Dallas Mavericks – The Moment Things Might Start Getting Better
After getting destroyed time after time, the Dallas Mavericks might be on their way back up thanks to a 129-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Chandler Parsons with his best game in a while and on the defensive end it was Tyson Chandler earning most of the praise.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Without a Headband is Unstoppable
Should a headband matter? Does it? It didn’t hurt that LeBron James started without it, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a huge 127-94 road win over the crumbling Dallas Mavericks.
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Portland Trail Blazers – Wesley Matthews Injury Makes for a Depressing Ending
It’s rare to see a locker room in silence and sadness after a win, but the Portland Trail Blazers weren’t in the celebratory mood despite beating the Dallas Mavericks 94-75. The reason? Wesley Matthews tore his Achilles tendon, and is out for the season.
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Dallas Mavericks – Rajon Rondo Isn’t so Bad
At least for one day, the hate for Rajon Rondo can stop after an excellent performance from the point guard in a 102-93 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, that included a surprisingly impressive day for Richard Jefferson, making up for the absence of key players like Tyson Chandler and Chandler Parsons.
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Dallas Mavericks – Rajon Rondo Returning Doesn’t Make Things Better
The return of Rajon Rondo from a one game suspension didn’t help the Dallas Mavericks get back to their winning ways, losing 104-94 to the Brooklyn Nets at home as Deron Williams played like the last few years of decline haven’t actually happened.
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Dallas Mavericks – Rajon Rondo Hurting Them Even When He Isn’t Playing
The fallout from the Rajon Rondo – Rick Carlisle incident? A one game suspension for the big-mouthed, big-ego point guard, and looking quite terrible in a road game against the Atlanta Hawks, losing 104-87.
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Dallas Mavericks – Rajon Rondo Makes Even Rick Carlisle Hate Him
Frustration, arrogance and ego led Rajon Rondo to disobey Rick Carlisle on the court which resulted in a shouting match between player and coach, followed by getting benched for the rest of the game, in which the Dallas Mavericks overcame the Toronto Raptors 99-92.
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Houston Rockets – James Harden Can’t Keep Carrying Them Alone
The Dallas Mavericks look impressive at times, but they won’t win the NBA championship. Not even close. Their 111-100 victory against the Houston Rockets was more of a spotlight on James Harden carrying a team on his own into another disappointing playoff finish more than anything else.