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I won't lie. I'm not what you would call an impartial observer when it comes to the Dallas Mavericks or Dirk Nowitzki. As a generally positive person, I tend to believe that my teams can do better than they can, but years of Red Sox fandom has also taught me that disaster is always lurking. But you'd have to be an idiot not to think Dirk isn't having an incredible season. He ...

Even as the Dallas Mavericks have made it deeper and deeper into the playoffs in recent years, they've had weaknesses at two key positions; some might say THE key positions. Center and shooting guard have been two holes in the Mavericks' game, and one would argue having a superstar at either position is the quickest way to a championship. I've already discussed the Mavericks' center woes, and believe you me, I'll get ...

Erick Dampier. An enigma, wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in a headband. No Mavs player has caused fans more disgust, delight, optimism and pessimism in the past five years. And now, as his tenure with the Mavericks comes to a close, he is in position to help the team more than he ever did wearing the blue and white. You see, Erick Dampier is the most valuable commodity in the ...

IÆm officially off of the ledge. After an opening night loss that sent me into a spiral of shame and intravenous drug abuse, the Dallas Mavericks seem to be finally realizing their potential. Even a crushing loss to the New Orleans Hornets hasnÆt derailed what has been a good week and a half for the Mavericks, and with Josh HowardÆs return, things are looking up. So what changed my mood you ask? ...

I'll admit it: I'm a weak person. Not physically (well, okay, physically), but when it comes to my sports teams, I'm mentally weak. I hate seeing my rival teams win, and even more than that, I hate seeing my teams lose. This has caused me to miss a number of fantastic comebacks, including the Red Sox walk-off win in game four of the 2004 ALCS and the dramatic game five win ...

8:30 EST, Tuesday night After feeling like a kid on Christmas Eve for most of the day, I finally sit down on my couch, cold frosty beverage in hand. It's about to begin. The Dallas Mavericks play the Washington Wizards, and since I live in D.C., I get it on real television, not my computer screen. á 8:47 EST Shawn Marion is looking great, throwing down some nice hook shots, looking like the best ...

The Dallas Mavericks enter the 2009-10 season as tweeners. They are geared up for a run at the title this year, but they are also in position to snag a superstar in the Summer of 2010. For Mavericks fans, it's a mixed blessing. They are in danger of becoming like the Pistons of 2005-2007, good enough to get deep into the playoffs, not good enough to win. At the risk of being ...