Dallas Sports Roundup – December 3rd
Dallas Sports Roundup – December 3
A Florida Alabama betting preview may be the most important piece of information to any Dallas sports fan this week, as the big SEC title game could affect the Texas Longhorns’ fate. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t important happenings among our other Dallas teams! Let’s catch up with the Mavs, Stars and Rangers.
Dallas Mavericks (14-5, 1st Southwest)
The good news continues for Mark Cuban’s Mavs, who simply aren’t letting go of the Southwest division lead. Dallas fell to Cleveland on the road last week but that was an acceptable blemish on an otherwise nice run, which includes four wins in five games. The most recent triumph came in New Jersey. The Mavs staked their claim to history when they defied the online sportsbook odds and handed the Nets their new NBA-record 18th straight loss to start the season. Dallas sizzled, setting a franchise record of its own by shooting 81 per cent in the first half.
Dallas still won’t see Josh Howard (ankle) back for a while but Erik Dampier’s return from his mysterious malady – dubbed “arm numbness” for now – gave the Mavs and sports betting supporters a shot in the arm. He was rusty on Monday but had 18 points, 11 boards and two blocks versus New Jersey.
Dallas Stars (12-8-7, 4th Pacific)
Life in the Western Conference is tough. The Dallas Stars’ 31 points in 27 games puts them on pace for at least 93 points but still leaves them tied for the last playoff spot. Losing three of four to end November didn’t help things – nor did a vicious stretch that saw them play eight games in 13 nights as part of the NHL’s condensing the schedule for the Olympics.
While goal scorers Loui Eriksson and James Neal have cooled off, Brenden Morrow is back on track now that he’s reunited with Mike Ribeiro. Morrow has scored in four straight games.
Texas Rangers (Offseason)
While the Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl odds climb, the jury is still out on the Texas Rangers’ chances for next year as MLB free agency just starts to get going. Possible signees may have to wait until the Rangers’ ownership situation sorts itself out. Tom Hicks is reportedly weighting two different offers, each exceeding $500 million.
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