http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/ Dallas Mavericks Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:10:01 PST http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2005. http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/archive/5.html Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:55:06 GMT Jason Terry DALLAS (AP) - With two guards out temporarily and two key big men out much longer, the Phoenix Suns are relying even more on NBA MVP Steve Nash . Opponents know it, too, especially the newly defensive-oriented Dallas Mavericks . Jason Terry scored 23 points and helped hold Nash, his predecessor as the Dallas point guard, to one basket in the second half, sending the Mavericks past the Suns 102-96 Wednesday night. ''We were just trying to contain him,'' Terry said. ''He's the toughest guard in the league to stay with.'' Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points, 13 rebounds and three... (more) http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/comments?id=5 http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/archive/4.html Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:24:15 GMT Date Time (ET) Opponent Coverage Friday, Dec 16 9:30 p.m. Magic FSN Southwest Sunday, Dec 18 8:30 p.m. Timberwolves Tuesday, Dec 20 10:30 p.m. @Lakers FSN West Thursday, Dec 22 10:30 p.m. @Kings Friday, Dec 23 10:30 p.m. @SuperSonics FSN Northwest Monday, Dec 26 8:30 p.m. Pacers FSN Southwest Friday, Dec 30 8:30 p.m. Warriors FSN Bay Area Saturday, Dec 31 7:00 p.m. @Hornets FSN Southwest http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/comments?id=4 http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/archive/3.html Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:23:15 GMT Jerry Stackhouse (sore knee) returned to practice Tuesday and has circled Dec. 23 at Seattle as his hopeful return. Keith Van Horn (bruised hip) sat out Wednesday against Phoenix. He could return Friday against Orlando. Marquis Daniels suffered a neck strain against Phoenix in the second half Wednesday and left the game. He's being listed as day-to-day. ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Jason Terry, Off guard Marquis Daniels, Small forward Adrian Griffin, Power forward Dirk Nowitzki, Center Erick Dampier. Bench -- Forward Josh Howard, Forward Keith Van Horn, Center DeSagana Diop, Guard... (more) http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/comments?id=3 http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/archive/2.html Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:20:49 GMT --The various bumps and bruises to befall the Mavericks haven't slowed them down thus far. Josh Howard, Jerry Stackhouse, Keith Van Horn and Jason Terry have missed 35 games to injury through Wednesday's game against Phoenix. "Everybody gets their dose of injuries throughout the course of the season, and, fortunately, we've been able to still survive because we're more focused on the system," coach Avery Johnson said. "And what happens is, if the system is functioning, we just keep moving parts in and out." The Mavs have done so all season. Adrian Griffin, signed in a pinch, started five... (more) http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/comments?id=2 http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/archive/1.html Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:19:16 GMT The Mavericks and Orlando Magic, who square off Friday at Dallas, split the season series last year, but the Mavericks have won four of the last five. Dallas has also won seven in a row at home. Dirk Nowitzki The Mavs made a run at their all-time poorest shooting performance in last year's 99-84 loss at Orlando, connecting on just 29.4 percent. Dirk Nowitzki led all scorers in the series last year at 20.5 points per game. Steve Francis and Dwight Howard present the biggest matchup problems for the Mavs. Guarding penetration has been a sore point all season, and Francis' quickness will... (more) http://dallasmavericksstars.blogdrive.com/comments?id=1