Dallas Mavericks Schedule March 2010

There is lots to be excited about in regards to the Dallas Mavericks. The team was able to get rid of some team kryptonite in Josh Howard which is a plus by itself. However when you add to this that we got Caron Butler and Brendan Haywood in return this deal was definitely a steal for the Mavericks. The only player I didn’t want to see go is Drew Gooden, even though he is one of the most inefficient players his hustle factor was there every night.

The Mavericks schedule in March will be pretty friendly as we make our playoff push, because of this only 2 games will make it to National Television. Tickets are still available for upcoming games, and I recommend checking out StubHub if you are planning to head to the games. There are two don’t miss games in the month of March, both the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets will swim through town.

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Josh Howard is out Caron Butler is in

The All Star weekend was great for the Dallas Mavericks, Dirk won his All Star event for team Texas and the Mavs pulled of a 7 player deal. This trade has the potential to fix all of the roster questions that have surrounded the Mavericks for most of this season. Below are the players that are are coming and going.

The trade between the Mavericks and Wizards
Mavericks Get:
G/F Caron Butler
C Brendan Haywood
G DeShawn Stevenson

Wizards Get:
G/F Josh Howard
F/C Drew Gooden
F James Singleton
G Quinton Ross

On Dunham and Miller this morning they reported that Gooden and Howard were the Mavericks least efficient players. Haywood and Butler are the Wizards most efficient players this season.

J-Ho for Caron Butler
The biggest part of this deal is no doubt the fact that the Mavs were able to get rid of Josh Howard and his off court distractions. Caron Butler is a guard / forward that will fit better than Howard at the 2-guard spot. Another plus about Caron Butler is that from all of the accounts that I have heard he is a good guy on and off the court.

Josh Howard seemed to lose his game after his barrage of off season incidents and injuries, J-Ho never returned to the production level that the Mavs counted on in their championship run. Caron Butler improves the Mavericks 2-guard situation and can create his own offense and play a little defense, something Howard forgot how to do at some point.

J-Ho vs Caron Butler Stats 2009-2010
Josh Howard
31 Games 26:41 PPG 12.5 FG 40.1 3PT 26.7 FT 79.0 RBS 3.6 STL 0.7
Caron Butler
47 Games 39:23 PPG 16.9 FG 42.2 3PT 26.3 FT 87.7 RBS 6.7 STL 1.5

Butler has better numbers in almost every category.

The other major swap in this trade is the Mavericks F/C Drew Gooden for the Wizards C Brendan Haywood, the rest of the players were included to get the salaries right. Gooden was a nice player, but we needed him to be a true 7 footer and you can’t teach height.

Haywood is a true center that averages just under a double double a game, this will allow the Mavericks to have 2 true centers again. Watch for Haywood to edge Dampier by the end of the season for the starting job at center.

By Playoff time I believe the Mavericks lineup will be:
PG Jason Kidd
- Backups: Rodrigue Beaubois, Jose Juan Barea
SG Caron Butler
- Jason Terry, DeShawn Stevenson
SF Shawn Marion
- Caron Butler, Eduardo Najera, Matt Carroll
PF Dirk Nowitzki
- Tim Thomas, Eduardo Najera
C Brendan Haywood
- Erick Dampier, Eduardo Najera

Conclusion
If I had to score the trade I would put it at Mavericks 3 – Wizards 1. The Mavericks get 2 points for getting rid of Josh Howard and replacing him with 2-time All Star Caron Butler. The Mavs get one more point for acquiring a productive center in Haywood, I think I would take him over Gortat as well. However the Mavs lost some depth in this deal which is why I give the Wizards 1 point. Don’t get me wrong though this trade is definitely lopsided in the Mavericks favor. Gotta love owner Mark Cuban and GM Donnie Nelson.

Dallas Sports Report: Mavericks – Stars – Texas Rangers

Dallas Report

With only days away from the big game, everyone has been weighing in on their opinions on the Super Bowl odds and making their last NFL picks of the season. There are other sports going on in Dallas of course and some major moves and decisions will be made on all of the teams in the area in the coming weeks.

NBA: Dallas Mavericks (31-18, 3^rd in Western Conference)

-       Dallas has struggled since the start of 2010 going only 9-9. A big reason for the slide is the lack of outside shooting. Jason Kidd is not shooting at the clip he was last season, although he has markedly improved the play of those around him including Dirk Nowitzki who is having a 1^st team All-NBA type season.

-       Dallas had suffered three consecutive losses at the hands of the Suns, Blazers (112-114 OT loss where Andre Miller came out of nowhere to score 52) and Jazz before clipping the Warriors last night by 9 at home. The Mavs have played well against the poorer teams in the league but their ability to beat playoff teams is not there. F Josh Howard’s name has been in the air in trade talks as the Mavs try to trade the disgruntled F for a shooter or two. Dallas currently has enough guns to make the playoffs, but if they don’t add some alternative options on the perimeter, they will give Dirk a hernia as he tries to carry this team to a title. Look for Dallas to pick up a couple of wins this week vs. Minnesota on Friday and at Golden State on Monday. The Mavs face a big test on Tuesday when they go to Denver to face the Nuggets.

NHL: Dallas Stars (25-20-11, t-10^th in Western Conference)

-       The Dallas Stars received news that Owner Tom Hicks, who recently made an agreement to sell the Texas Rangers, is now being forced by creditors to sell the Dallas Stars as well. Hicks’ debt is unknown but people are that betting management understand that it is clear he can no longer function as an owner and stay financially soluble. The Stars stars may not be moved until the team is sold meaning G Marty Turco could end up staying with the team. Turco has fallen out of favor due to his sloppy play this season in favor of G Alex Auld. The Stars were 2-1 in the last week with a 3-2 victory over the Avalanche at home last Friday, avenging a 4-0 shutout earlier in the week in Colorado. The Stars then lost to a tough Phoenix team 4-2 at home Sunday and beat up on Minnesota 4-2 on Tuesday in Dallas. The Stars get to face the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets tonight but will have to face Phoenix twice, Calgary and Chicago in the next week.

MLB: Texas Rangers Offseason News

-       The Rangers have been dealing with a peculiar story this week as they try to get a couple of prospects cleared to enter the United States. Pitchers Omar Beltre and Alexi Ogando have been banned from the U.S. for their roles in a human-trafficking ring in 2005. The two pitchers had their Visa’s revoked for having fake marriages to bring prostitutes into the U.S. The guilt is clear and the two pitchers are showing remorse and have will show their support for The Women’s Committee in Defense of Human Rights, a Dominican based support group. The Pitchers will likely start in AA or AAA this year but Beltre has a plus fastball and may see some major league work this year. The pitchers were two of 30 detained in that 2005 bust.

Dallas Mavericks Schedule February

The Dallas Mavericks lead the NBA Southwest Standings at the beginning of February. Coach Rick Carlisle shook up the team’s starting lineup, Jason “Jet” Terry is now starting at 2 guard. Terry has responded with great shooting, he replaces Josh Howard who has not been consistent this season to say the least.

The NBA schedule for February 2010 will have the Mavs playing 13 games, 7 on the road and 6 at the American Airlines Center. The two games that I recommend going to see if you live in Dallas are against the Lakers and Suns. Below you will find what TV channel and game time for the Mavs. Cheap Tickets for the Mavericks games are still available at StubHub.com!.

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Dirk Nowitzki Surpasses 20,000 Points

Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki surpassed 20,000 points with 10:57 left to go in the 4th quarter of the Mavericks-Lakers game on Wednesday January 13 2010. Dirk received the ball from who else but Jason “Jet” Terry, the duo has been a staple of the Mavericks offense for quite a while now.

During the Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers game broadcaster Mark Followill stated that Dirk Nowitzki will move into the top 30 scorers in NBA history assuming that he stays healthy this season. Dirk finished the game with 30 points 16 rebounds in the Mavericks loss.

Congratulations Dirk! Here is the YouTube video of Dirk Nowitzki passing 20,000

Sports Betting – Dallas, Texas Teams Roundup

Dallas Mavericks (19-7, 1^st in Southwest)

While no one paid much attention to the Dallas Mavericks in the sportsbook when they were leading the Southwest Division after November, they are finally starting to garner some national praise now that they are still in the lead in late December.

Even so, most pundits still believe that the San Antonio Spurs will win the division, the Mavericks have been doing their part so far by winning 19 of their first 26 games.

The Mavs have won five straight and won comfortably on Wednesday, something they haven’t done consistently this year. The Mavs have had some trouble holding on to big leads. A prime example was the 21-point first half lead against New Orleans on Monday that they let slip away. They eventually won by just four points.

The good news, though, is they are 8-1 this year in games decided by five points or less.

Dallas Stars (14-9-10, 4^th in Pacific)

The Dallas Stars were road warriors in the first month of the season but now all of the sudden the magic is gone.

It took eight road games for the Stars to lose their first contest in regulation but recently, they’ve been doing a lot more losing away from home. Those who wager on sports have seen the Stars lose five of their last six games on the road.

There hasn’t been a significant change in philosophy or talent to spark the change, which makes them an enigma right now.

Dallas is struggling. They have notched points in five of their last six games but they only have two wins in their last seven games.

One culprit that can be blamed recently – just on Wednesday – is the penalty kill. Those gambling online should note that the Stars had killed off 42 of their last 44 prior to giving up two power play goals to Carolina en route to a 5-3 loss.

Texas Rangers (Offseason)

It was supposed to be a quiet offseason in Texas given the ownership conundrum but the Rangers were anything but that at winter meetings.

The Rangers shipped off Kevin Millwood and $3 million to the Baltimore Orioles for Chris Ray and Ben Snyder, then used the savings from the deal to sign Rich Harden to a one-year, $7.5 million contract.

Harden comes with the injury risks but he has the upside to be a No. 1 starter as he previous was in the West with the Oakland Athletics.

The simple sportsbook 101 shows that Millwood was just 62-63 in 125 starts with Texas while Harden was 43-24 over that same span.

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, 1^st 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 18^th 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, 4^th 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.

Dallas Mavericks Schedule – December

The Dallas Mavericks are leading the Southwest Division by 2.5 games and hold onto the 3rd spot in the Western Conference at the end of November. The Mavs have stayed ahead of the Spurs and others despite the barrage of injuries the team has faced. You can find Mavericks tickets as low as $50 at StubHub.com! The Mavericks TV schedule of times and channels is listed below.

Dallas Mavericks at New Jersey Nets – Wednesday December 2nd
Mavericks-Nets Time: 6:30 PM
Mavericks-Nets TV Channel: FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks at Memphis Grizzlies – Friday December 4th
Mavericks-Grizzlies Time: 7:00 PM
Mavericks-Grizzlies TV Channel: FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks vs Atlanta Hawks – Saturday December 5th | Home Game
Mavericks-Hawks Time: 8:00 PM
Mavericks-Hawks TV Channel: FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns – Tuesday December 8th | Home Game
Mavericks-Suns Time: 7:30 PM
Mavericks-Suns TV Channel: KTXA and HDNet

Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat – Friday December 11th
Mavericks-Heat Time: 6:30 PM
Mavericks-Heat TV Channel: FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Bobcats – Saturday December 12th | Home Game
Mavericks-Bobcats Time: 7:30 PM
Mavericks-Bobcats TV Channel: FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks vs New Orleans Hornets – Monday December 14th | Home Game
Mavericks-Hornets Time: 7:30 PM
Mavericks-Hornets TV Channel: KTXA

Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder – Wednesday December 16th
Mavericks-Thunder Time: 7:00 PM
Mavericks-Thunder TV Channel: FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks Tickets as low as $50 at StubHub!

Dallas Mavericks vs Houston Rockets – Friday December 18th | Home Game
Mavericks-Rockets Time: 7:30 PM
Mavericks-Rockets TV Channel: KTXA

Dallas Mavericks vs Cleveland Cavaliers – Sunday December 20th | Home Game
Mavericks-Cavaliers Time: 6:30 PM
Mavericks-Cavaliers TV Channel: KTXA

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Blazers – Tuesday December 22nd | Home Game
Mavericks-Blazers Time: 7:30 PM
Mavericks-Blazers TV Channel: KTXA and HDNet

Dallas Mavericks vs Memphis Grizzlies – Saturday December 26th | Home Game
Mavericks-Grizzlies Time: 2:00 PM
Mavericks-Grizzlies TV Channel FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks at Denver Nuggets – Sunday December 27th
Mavericks-Nuggets Time: 7:00PM
Mavericks-Nuggets TV Channel: FSN-SW

Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets – Thursday December 31st
Mavericks-Rockets Time: 6:00 PM
Mavericks-Rockets TV Channel: KTXA

Dallas Sports Roundup – November 17 2009

Dallas Sports Roundup – November 17

Well, the Cowboys’ NFL odds took one on the chin last weekend, but the news isn’t all bad for Dallas sports teams. The Mavericks in particular are pulling their weight as we peruse the sports happenings in the Lone Star State.

Dallas Mavericks (8-3, 1^st Southwest)

The good times keep rolling in Dallas. The Mavs have been on the road all week…and they’re doing just fine. They beat Minnesota, Detroit and Milwaukee, extending their winning streak to three games, and they’ve won five of six overall. Monday night’s game against the Bucks ended dramatically as Dirk Nowitzki drained a buzzer beater, bouncing a ball off the rim and backboard. The news isn’t completely good for the Mavs, however. Shawn Marion sprained his ankle Monday night and may miss some time. Erik Dampier is out with an illness. That means the depth that has been Dallas’ strength this year is suddenly gone. Can the Mavs handle tough tests later this month against the Spurs and Cavaliers if they’re shorthanded?

In the bright side, the injuries are giving youngsters like Roddy Beaubois more playing time. The rookie guard has back-to-back double-digit scoring efforts to his name, is shooting 61.8 per cent from the field and has made five of nine three-point attempts so far this season.

Dallas Stars (8-5-6, 3^rd Pacific)

The plucky Stars keep doing their thing and spoiling sportsbook spreads in the process, never getting blown out. Strangely, they’ve lost more overtime games (six) than regulation games this season.   Marty Turco remains surprisingly consistent in goal, still sporting a 2.25 goals against average and .920 save percentage, and sophomore James Neal’s 10 goals put him almost halfway to his rookie season total. The Stars are starting to tire, however. They’ve lost two of three, with the two defeats coming against beatable Phoenix and Minnesota. It’s likely the Stars are simply tiring after 12 days on the road.

Texas Rangers (Offseason)

Close, but no cigar for Elvis Andrus. The Rangers shortstop finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting behind Oakland closer Andrew Bailey. Andrus came close to winning, garnering eight first-place votes. Bailey’s win was far less of a surprise than the NL result, as Chris Coghlan’s win wrecked many sports betting sharps’ predictions.

The speculation regarding Texas’ offseason continues. While they’re still loosely linked to Roy Halladay, their payroll makes them as likely to land Doc as the Houston Texans’ Super Bowl odds – still a long shot. The Rangers are certainly seeking a right-handed power bat for the middle of their order. Rumored options are Vladimir Guerrero, Jermaine Dye and switch-hitting Milton Bradley (in a swap for Kevin Millwood?).

ESPN RV Coming to Dallas on Wednesday, November 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2009 (EVENT DATE)

NBA on ESPN RV Coming to Dallas on Wednesday, November 18
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas

WHO:
The “NBA on ESPN RV Tour,” an experiential marketing promotion for ABC and ESPN’s NBA coverage, will be on-site at more than 20 NBA games this season, including the San Antonio Spurs at the Dallas Mavericks game on November 18, 2009.

WHAT:
The RV will be located just outside of the main entrance of the American Airlines Center, on the AT&T Plaza in Dallas, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM CST on November 18. The RV will open its doors at 5:30 PM, allowing fans to tour the RV, as well as participate in activities such as free throw contests, vertical jump challenges, souvenir photo stations, and more. NBA on ESPN branded premiums, such as mini-basketballs, T-shirts, backpacks and rally towels will also be given away at the RV.

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:30 – 8:30 PM CST (Game Tips Off at 9:30 PM EST on ESPN)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Dallas Mavericks

WHERE:
American Airlines Center
2500 Victory Ave.
Dallas, TX 75219

WHY:
The NBA on ESPN RV Tour is an effort to promote ESPN and ABC’s expanded NBA television coverage, airing games on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays throughout the season. Fans can track the RV’s progress online and view photos and videos of tour stops via the RV’s Facebook Fan Page and Twitter feed.

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