The last time these two teams squared off against one another, four players were ejected. With the Lakers holding a comfortable 90-73 lead in the fourth quarter, Steve Blake drove to the basket, past the cement-shoed Jason Terry, who, being beat, pushed Blake in the back to the hardwood. Tempers flared, testosterone levels quickly rose, and a chest-bumping match quickly … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Mavericks: NBA Playoff Series Preview
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Dallas Mavericks Need Jason Terry to Step Up in Playoffs
It’s officially playoff time in the 2011 NBA, as the Dallas Mavericks’ sixth man, Jason Terry, is aware his production in the postseason will be a vital role. The Mavericks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers when Game 1 of the first round tips off Saturday night. Dallas potentially could have had the No. 2 seed, … [Read more...] about Dallas Mavericks Need Jason Terry to Step Up in Playoffs
NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster
The Sports Guy refers to himself as the Picasso of ESPN's NBA Trade Machine. Well if he is Picasso then The Sports Bank's Peter Christian and David Kay are the da Vinci and van Gogh of the trade machine (though neither would cut their own ear off while working on a trade... or at least I don't think.) In this new feature, Peter and David will play the role of NBA general … [Read more...] about NBA Trade Machine Challenge: Blow Up Pistons’ Roster
Mark Cuban thinks Lebron needs Media Training
Lebron looked very immature last night. During the interview portion of "The Decision," he stuttered a lot, kept saying "uhmm," looked away from the camera, and just didn't come off like an assertive, self-assured man confident in his decision. Blog Maverick to the rescue. According to TMZ So how the hell can LeBronJames recover from one of the worst PR moves in NBA … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban thinks Lebron needs Media Training
Mavs Trying to Keep Pace in the West
by: David KayIn an offseason where the top teams in the NBA have made substantial moves to improve their roster, Mark Cuban and the Mavs are trying to keep pace. Dallas has been active this summer re-signing point guard Jason Kidd, acquiring Shawn Marion in a four-team sign-and-trade deal, and signing Magic free agent center Marcin Gortat to an offer sheet.Despite being 36 … [Read more...] about Mavs Trying to Keep Pace in the West