NBA star Nowitzki gets German sports award

2011-12-19T08:30:16Z

NBA star Dirk Nowitzki has been named Germany's Sportsman of the Year, the first basketball player to take the award.

In a poll of 1500 sports journalists, the 33-year-old, who led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA

Hornets re-sign forward Landry

2011-12-17T14:00:17Z

(Reuters) - The New Orleans Hornets have re-signed forward Carl Landry as they prepare to play without traded All-Star guard Chris Paul, the Chicago Bulls opened the pre-season with a 95-86 win over the Indiana Pacers behind 16 points each from MVP Derrick Rose and Luol Deng.

The game was a rematch of last season's Reuters) - The Minnesota Timberwolves injected some energy into their backcourt by signing free agent guard Jose Juan "J.J." Barea, the National Basketball Association (NBA) club said on Thursday.

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Grizzlies confirm Gasol signs new four-year agreement

2011-12-14T22:00:04Z

(Reuters) - The Memphis Grizzlies have re-signed Spanish center Marc Gasol, the team said Wednesday, after he helped them to their most successful season by reaching last season's conference semi-finals.

Gasol, who had used his

Hornets complete NBA deal to send Paul to Clippers

2011-12-14T20:30:35Z

The NBA-owned New Orleans Hornets have finally reached an agreement to trade all-star Chris Paul, six days after the league vetoed a trade that would have seen Paul join the Los Angeles Lakers.

On Wednesday, the Hornets announced they had dealt guard Paul to the Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers acquired point guard Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday in a deal that ends a week-long saga involving the sought after All S...

NBA-owned Hornets trade Paul to Clippers

2011-12-14T18:30:34Z

The NBA-owned New Orleans Hornets have reached an agreement to trade All-Star guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, sports cable channel ESPN reported.

The Hornets would receive guard Reuters) - The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks continued their roster changes on Tuesday by trading away Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez and forward Corey Brewer to the Los Angeles Clippers rejected a trade offer that would have sent playmaker Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets, but claimed NBA veteran Chauncey Billups off waivers.

Five days after NBA commissioner Marc Gasol said he has reached a tentative agreement on a new NBA contract that will keep him playing for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Gasol, the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers ...

Mavericks sign Odom from Lakers

2011-12-11T18:00:07Z

(Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Lamar Odom from the Los Angeles Lakers, the reigning NBA champions said on Sunday. The prospect of trading the two-time

Lakers' Bryant unhappy with Odom departure

2011-12-11T17:30:27Z

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant was scratching his head Sunday amid reports that the club was shipping Lamar Odom to Western Conference rivals -- and NBA champions -- New York Knicks finalized their acquisition of Tyson Chandler from Dallas on Saturday, sending Ronny Turiaf to Washington as Reuters) - The New York Knicks have acquired center Tyson Chandler from the Dallas Mavericks as part of a three-team trade, the Knicks said on Saturday.

"Signing a player of Tyson's caliber, wit...

NBA training camps open amid trade uncertainties

2011-12-09T19:30:34Z

The NBA champion Dallas Mavericks opened training camp, but like all the league's teams their excitement at finally getting on court was tempered by uncertainty.

A day after owners and players ratified a new 10-year contract to end a lockout that delayed the scheduled November 1 start of the season to December 25, players and ...

Stern's denial of Paul trade sparks rebukes

2011-12-09T18:30:22Z

NBA commissioner David Stern defended his decision to stop the New Orleans Hornets from trading Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers in a three-team swap on Friday as critics ripped the move.

The Hornets, who are owned by the league as they s...

Knicks excited about adding Chandler, the missing ingredient

2011-12-09T17:30:19Z

GREENBURGH, New York (Reuters) - The deal to bring center Tyson Chandler to the New York Knicks was done though not yet official, and top Knicks players and their coach said on Friday they believed they were on tr...

NBA Commissioner Stern defends veto of Paul trade

2011-12-09T12:00:20Z

(Reuters) - A new National Basketball Association era began in controversy as a blockbuster three-way trade that would have sent New Orleans Hornets All-Star guard Chris...

Hornets-Lakers' Chris Paul trade scuttled

2011-12-09T04:30:53Z

The NBA, who own the New Orleans Hornets, declined to approve a proposed three-team trade that would have sent All-Star guard Chris Paul from New Orleans to the Los Angeles Lakers.

"It's not true that t...

NBA releases schedule ahead of ratified labor agreement

2011-12-06T19:00:09Z

(Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) does not yet have a ratified labor agreement but the league moved full speed ahead Tuesday by announcing a provisional schedule.

The NBA's 66th season will be comprised of 66 games, 16 less than the norm due to the five-month lockout over a labor...

Five NBA matches planned for Christmas Day

2011-12-02T17:30:31Z

The NBA released the first portion of its shortened schedule Friday with the 2011-12 lockout-hit season now set to open with five games on Christmas Day.

And for the first time since the shortened 1998-99 season, the NBA champion from last year will face the runner-up team on opening day.

The NBA has made it official that Miami

Mavericks and Heat to clash again on Christmas Day

2011-12-02T11:00:29Z

(Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) confirmed on Friday that the 2011-12 season will start on Christmas Day with five high-profile games, including a blockbuster showdown between the Dallas Mavericks and <...

James, Wade excited about end of lockout

2011-11-29T21:30:17Z

Miami Heat stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade said Tuesday they are excited about the tentative deal to end the NBA lockout and play a shortened season of 66 games per team starting December 25.

But they avoided any comments about the details of the deal that ended a 149-day shutdown and is expected to have players in pre-...

League, players meet in search of deal

2011-11-25T17:30:34Z

NBA Commissioner David Stern and other league representatives met with players on Friday in a post-Thanksgiving holiday bid to end the lockout and get a season under way by Christmas.

The two sides met quietly earlier this week, and resumed their talks on Friday with little time left to get games on court by December 25, when Christmas traditionally provides a showcase for top NBA teams.

This season's schedule...

Talks to end NBA lockout resume: reports

2011-11-23T18:31:09Z

Negotiations aimed at ending the NBA lockout that reached it's 146th day on Wednesday have resumed with the goal of ending the money squabble in time to play games on December 25, according to reports.

ESPN and The New York Times, c...

LeBron among All-Stars in four-game US tour

2011-11-21T16:30:42Z

NBA All-Stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony will headline a four-game US exhibition tour next month while the league...

Hard courts quiet as lockout action moves into legal arena

2011-11-03T09:31:58Z

(Reuters) - A day that would normally be filled with opening night highlights and lively basketball banter was replaced by dreary legal wrangling on Wednesday, as the National Basketball Association (NBA) labor dispute dragged on into the regular season.

The reality of the lockout finally hit home o...

Dallas working towards title-town honour

2011-10-22T19:30:23Z

Dallas isn't quite the city of champions just yet but when it comes to hosting major events Texas sports fans are reveling in an embarrassment of riches.

The Texas Rangers are in the midst of a World Series just four months after the Dallas Mavericks won the

2011-10-19T09:00:32Z

(Reuters) - Texas Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson said he may have an edge in dealing with temperatures expected to dip near the freezing mark in Wednesday's Game One of the World Series in St. Louis -- cryo...

San Antonio businesses brace for NBA labor talks outcome

2011-10-10T16:00:12Z

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Owners of businesses that thrive on NBA games are watching the contentious labor negotiations between the league's billionaire owners and millionaire players with a mixture of fear and frustration.

The two sides are far apa...

Timberwolves set to hire Adelman as coach

2011-09-13T19:30:32Z

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to hire Rick Adelman as their next head coach, the National Basketball Association team said Tuesday.

Timberwolves made the announcement Tuesday and said a news conference is planned once the contract is officially signed. Te...

Dallas breaks much-awaited heat record, with mixed emotions

2011-09-13T17:00:10Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - Record watchers in Dallas had something to cheer about on Tuesday, or lament, depending on their point of view after this summer officially logged more triple-digit days in north Texas than any other on record.

"We made it," said Jesse Moore, a meteorologi...

Rockets owner praises Yao's poise, dignity

2011-07-20T18:30:20Z

Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander bid a fond farewell to Yao Ming, the trailblazing Chinese basketball star who announced his retirement from the NBA in a Shanghai press c...

Yao Ming retires from basketball

2011-07-19T23:30:10Z

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Yao Ming, who ignited China's interest in the NBA and became one of Asia's best-known athletes, announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday.

The 3...

Mavs open at home as NBA releases schedule

2011-07-19T19:30:37Z

The National Basketball Association released its 2011-12 schedule with the champion Dallas Mavericks opening at home against the Chicago Bulls.

The NBA released the schedule despite being in the midst of a labour dispute which has led to a lockout.

However there i...

Mavericks, Nowitzki shine at Espy Awards

2011-07-13T21:30:06Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Professional basketball's Dallas Mavericks and their star player Dirk Nowitzki took home top Espy Awards on Wednesday night, capping a year that saw them be...

Chinese basketball star Yao Ming retires: reports

2011-07-09T04:30:14Z

Yao Ming, the Chinese giant who became the first superstar basketball player from Asia, has told the Houston Rockets and the NBA that he has retired, according to multiple reports.

The

China media denies Yao Ming has retired

2011-07-09T03:30:21Z

China's iconic basketball centre Yao Ming has not announced his retirement, Chinese state media said, amid numerous reports that the All Star millionaire was quitting the game.

"First Yao Ming has not decided to retire," Xinhua news agency on Saturday quoted Zhang Mingji, Yao's agent in China as sayin...

Chinese star Yao retires after eight NBA seasons

2011-07-08T17:30:24Z

Yao Ming, the 2.29m Chinese giant who became the NBA's first superstar player from Asia, has notified the Houston Rockets and the NBA that he has retired, according to multiple reports Friday.

The Reuters) - Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, China's most recognizable athlete, has announced his retirement from the National Bask...

Lockout makes insurance an Olympian issue for stars

2011-07-01T19:30:46Z

The decision by NBA club owners to lock out players starting Friday means NBA stars who want to play for their homelands in Olympic qualifying over the next few months must pay for their own insurance.

The first NBA shutdown since the 1998-1999 season was reduced to 50 games began Friday morning after league officials and union leaders failed to find common ground in a last-ditch effort to avoid the lockout.

Owners want a hard salary cap without the exceptions now available a...

Deadline talks under way as lockout looms in NBA

2011-06-30T12:30:26Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The NBA began a last-ditch bargaining session on Thursday with the clock ticking toward a midnight deadline that could result in team owners declaring a lockout on their players in their labor dispute.

With the collective bargaining agreement set to expire at midnight, NBA centre Yao Ming will not diminish the league's booming popularity in the world's most populous nation, the NBA's top executive in China has said.

Yao's contract with the Houston Rockets expir...

Mavericks' Beaubois has more foot surgery

2011-06-27T18:30:30Z

French guard Rodrigue Beaubois, who won a NBA championship with Dallas earlier this month, has undergone surgery on his left foot, the National Basketball Association club announced Monday.

The 23-year-old from Pointe-a-Pitre, Dirk Nowitzki, the German playmaker who led the Dallas Mavericks to an NBA Finals victory, carried a basketball to the pitcher's mound for his ceremonial opening pitch at a baseball game.

The Texas Rangers<...

Cavaliers number one pick no slam dunk this time

2011-06-22T12:30:14Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Cleveland Cavaliers have the top pick in the NBA draft on Thursday but there will be no slam-dunk decision like the last time they had the number one selection.

In 2003, after losing 65 games, the Cavaliers used the number one pick to grab TORONTO (Reuters) - The struggling Toronto Raptors named former Dallas Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey as their new head coach, the NBA team said on Tuesday.

Casey, who won an...

Mavs celebrate first NBA title with downtown parade

2011-06-16T20:30:24Z

In an exuberant parade and victory celebration, Dallas Mavericks fans honoured their championship team with favour, flavor and class.

The estimated 250,000 fans at the parade and celebration on Thursday appeared to be more focused on having fun and cheering the team for winning their first NBA championship in their 31-year-his...

Dallas celebrates Mavericks' victory with parade

2011-06-16T16:30:16Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - Victory Plaza lived up to its name at last on Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of jubilant fans packed downtown streets for a parade in honor of the 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks.

They waved banners, screamed and danced along the route during the hour-long procession that culminated at the plaza, which ...

Title thrill not all that's intoxicating for Mavs guard

2011-06-15T16:30:35Z

DeShawn Stevenson, a guard for the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks, was released from jail on Wednesday morning after posting bail following his arrest for public intoxication.

Stevenson, who has played in the NBA for a decade, was arrested on Tuesday night after reports of an intoxicated person wandering around an apartment complex in suburban Irvin...

Nowitzki's NBA title victory makes waves in Germany

2011-06-14T03:00:09Z

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's soccer filled newspapers were celebrating rare basketball success on Tuesday after countryman Dirk Nowitzki became the first German to win an Dallas Mavericks when the questions started flying for the Miami Heat.

With all the talent that came from their free agent signings in the offseason how could "King" James and the Heat lose the NBA finals in six games to Dirk Nowitzki

Kaymer tries to mirror Nowitzki's NBA title form

2011-06-13T14:30:40Z

Martin Kaymer hopes to duplicate the championship magic of German compatriot Dirk Nowitzki this week and win the US Open just as Nowitzki captured an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks.

Nowitzki powered the Dallas Mavericks to victory at

Miami triple threat missing in action

2011-06-13T11:30:25Z

The Miami Heat's triple threat came up short in their maiden trip to the National Basketball Association finals.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris B...

Kaymer ready for Congressional after major NBA boost

2011-06-13T10:00:16Z

BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - Germany's Martin Kaymer made sure he kept a close eye on the NBA Finals...

Mavericks clinch first NBA championship

2011-06-13T03:30:12Z

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks captured their first NBA championship with a 105-95 win over the Miami Heat -- the team that denied Dallas the title five years ago.

Jason Terry scored 27 points and Nowitzki finished with 21 points and 11 ...

Praise falls on MVP Nowitzki after he finally gets a ring

2011-06-13T00:00:07Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - German Dirk Nowitzki was hailed as one of the all-time greats after he crowned his 13 years in the NBA with a first championship ring following the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 ...

Mavericks beat Heat to win first championship

2011-06-12T23:30:33Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks ended three decades of frustration by capturing their first championship with a 105-95 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday to win the best-of-seven

2011-06-12T23:30:30Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Miami Heat's 'Big Three' failed to deliver the NBA title in their first year together with the team's inconsistency and at times lack of cohesion, costing them in their defeat to the Dallas Mavericks in the finals.

Those American sports fans w...

Mavericks win NBA championship for first time

2011-06-12T20:30:18Z

The Dallas Mavericks are the new National Basketball Association champions after defeating the Miami Heat 105-95 in game six.

Jason Terry scored 27 points and MIAMI (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks ended three decades of frustration by capturing their first championship with a 105-95 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday to win the best-of-seven MIAMI (Reuters) - Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was named the most valuable player of the NBA F...

Barea could be key to the Mavericks' title hopes

2011-06-12T10:30:10Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks' smallest player, Jose Juan Barea, who once this season had to talk his way into the arena past a suspicious security guard, could have the biggest impact in...

Nowitzki calls spoof by LeBron and Wade "childish"

2011-06-12T09:02:35Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - A mock coughing spell by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade was childish and ignorant, said Dallas Mavericks forward ...

Criticism leveled at LeBron James is unfair, says ex-coach

2011-06-12T09:02:21Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The criticism leveled at LeBron James for his fourth-quarter scoring woes in the NBA Finals is unfair because the Miami Heat All-Star is so often compared to

Nowitzki's Mavericks one win from first title

2011-06-11T19:30:18Z

Dirk Nowitzki has spent the past five years answering his critics for his playoff failures and now LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are the only things standing between the German and his crown.

Nowitzki's Dallas Mavericks are one victory away f...

Nowitzki calls mocking incident 'childish'

2011-06-11T18:30:14Z

Dirk Nowitzki says it was "childish" and "ignorant" of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to mock the German's illness prior to game five of the NBA Finals.

The two Miami Heat<...

Dallas' comeback kids closing in on NBA crown

2011-06-10T13:30:26Z

Just 10 days after shooting a playoff low 37.3 percent in game one, Dallas rained three point bombs down on Miami in game five and are just one victory away from their first NBA championship.

"It's the first one to win four," Mavericks Jason Terry said. "We have our opportunity in game six. We must go ...

Nowitzki's Mavericks move to brink of NBA title

2011-06-10T03:30:07Z

Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points and Jason Terry had 21 to lead Dallas to a 112-103 win over Miami that put the Mavericks on the brink of the first NBA title in franchise history.

Terry on Thursday scored five of Dallas' final seven points, including a three p...

Dallas tops the Heat to move to brink of title

2011-06-09T21:00:24Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks moved to the brink of their first NBA championship by defeating the Miami Heat 112-103 on Thursday to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven finals series.

Dallas can take the title by winning either of the next tw...

Former All-Star Mitchell dies of cancer at 55

2011-06-09T16:30:21Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - Former NBA All-Star Mike Mitchell has died after a long battle with cancer at the age of 55, the Dirk Nowitzki called out his Dallas teammates before game four and Jason Terry responded with his best game of the 2011 NBA finals.

Dallas outscored the Heat 21-14 in the fourth quarter and no one stepped up bigger f...

Ailing Nowitzki moves Mavericks closer to the title

2011-06-08T17:30:12Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - Dirk Nowitzki has ignored the torn tendon in his finger, battled through a sinus infection, and scoffed at a fever to have the Dallas Mavericks believing their first NBA title is within reach.

The 32-year-old All-Star made only...

Nash not ready to crown Heat a dynasty in the making

2011-06-08T11:00:06Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two-time National Basketball Association MVP Steve Nash said on Wednesday that predictions of a championship dynasty for the Miami Heat could ...

Mavericks claw way back to level NBA finals

2011-06-08T05:30:17Z

Dirk Nowitzki finished with 21 points and the Dallas reserves provided plenty of scoring support as the Mavericks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 86-83 to level the NBA finals at 2-2.

Forward Shawn Marion scored 16...

Injury-riddled Yao Ming frets over future in game

2011-06-08T02:00:08Z

BEIJING, Jun (Reuters) - Yao Ming has cast doubt on his return to the NBA by admitting to the possibility he may not play again as he battles to recover from his latest injury, Chinese media reported.

The towering Houston R...

Mavericks' Haywood to play against the Heat in game four

2011-06-07T17:30:11Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - Dallas Mavericks back-up center Brendan Haywood was cleared to play in Tuesday's fourth game of the NBA Finals against the

Parker says Spurs can still win championships

2011-06-07T16:30:55Z

French guard Tony Parker says he still believes the San Antonio Spurs can be NBA champions or he would not have signed a four-year contract extension worth $50 million last month.

The 29-year-old's belief in the team's ability to capture the crown was called into question...

Yao says daughter could inspire NBA return

2011-06-07T04:30:22Z

China's star basketball player Yao Ming says he is banking on his baby daughter to motivate him to overcome injury and return to the court to hopefully win an NBA championship.

The injury-prone 30-year-old Houston Rockets centr...

Heat's Wade yearns to touch greatness

2011-06-06T21:30:09Z

While LeBron James is quietly going about his business shutting down top Dallas scorers in the NBA Finals, Dwyane Wade is doing just fine running Miami's offense down the s...

LeBron says winning will take care of his legacy

2011-06-06T18:30:12Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - LeBron James bristled Monday at the idea his offensive prowess in the NBA Finals has been a disappointment and that his unwillingness to take charge down ...

Heat hold off Mavericks to seize NBA Finals lead

2011-06-06T02:30:12Z

Chris Bosh scored a tie-breaking jump shot with 39.6 seconds left as the Miami Heat held on for a 88-86 win over the Dallas Mavericks in game three of the NBA finals.

D...

Nowitzki frustrated with Mavericks' slow starts

2011-06-05T23:30:12Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks' inability to grab a lead in the NBA Finals is taking a toll on All-Star forward Dirk Nowitzki.

Nowitzki scored ...

Heat regain home-court advantage by beating Dallas

2011-06-05T23:30:06Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - The Miami Heat recovered from their Game Two meltdown in the NBA Finals to beat Dallas 88-86 on Sunday and take a 2-1 lead over the Mavericks in the best-of-s...

Mavericks' Haywood out for Game Three against Miami

2011-06-05T16:30:32Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - Dallas Mavericks back-up center Brendan Haywood will miss Sunday's Game Three of the NBA Finals against the

Miami's Bosh seeks the simple life at home

2011-06-04T21:30:07Z

Chris Bosh says he wants to keep his life as uncomplicated as possible this week, which is no easy task when you are trying to win your first NBA title in your hometown.

The Miami Heat forward is coming home to play the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 DALLAS (Reuters) - LeBron James contends the Miami Heat's momentous meltdown in the waning moments of the Game Two loss to the Dallas Mavericks was the result of a few minor defensive lapses and that th...

McHale wants Yao back with Rockets

2011-06-03T17:30:35Z

Yao Ming would be welcomed back to the Houston Rockets if the Chinese giant is able to continue his NBA career after his latest injury rehabilitation, new Rockets coach Kevin McHale said Friday.

In his first public comments si...

Nowitzki cements NBA legacy with gutsy performance

2011-06-03T15:30:18Z

Forget everything you ever heard about Dirk Nowitzki needing a championship to secure his place among the NBA legends.

Nowitzki did just that Thursday by playing through a torn tendon on his left middle finger to score the winning basket and level the NBA finals at one game each.

Nowitzki, who turns 33 on June 19, slipped past...

Mavericks turn up heat on Miami at home

2011-06-03T04:30:39Z

Dirk Nowitzki hit the decisive layup with 3.6 seconds remaining as the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Miami Heat 95-93 in game two of the NBA finals.

Nowitzki finishe...

Mavs get fire in the belly from Heat's early celebrations

2011-06-03T00:00:12Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Not for the first time this season, the Miami Heat have been accused of celebrating too soon -- this time with NBA Finals rivals the Dallas Mavericks

Nowitzki refuses to linger on finger as Mavs tie series

2011-06-02T23:00:12Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle praised German giant Dirk Nowitzki for playing through the pain barri...

Erik Spoelstra vows Heat will rebound from late slump

2011-06-02T22:00:07Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra described Thursday's dramatic 95-93 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks in Game Two of the MIAMI (Reuters) - The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Miami Heat 95-93 on Thursday and even the NBA Finals at 1-1 apiece.

Nowitzki plans to play with injured finger

2011-06-01T18:30:31Z

The pain of a game-one loss in the NBA Finals was still lingering with Dirk Nowitzki at Wednesday's Dallas Mavericks practice.

The German star scored 27 points on 7-of-18 shooting despite tearing a tendon in the middle finger on his left hand in Tuesday's 92-84 loss to ...

Nowitzki unfazed by finger injury

2011-06-01T16:00:14Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki said the torn tendon in the middle finger of his left hand would not pose a problem when the Mavericks face the Miami Heat in Game Two of the

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2011-01-04T23:30:12Z

Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen, left, collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) from the Republic of Congo in the second half of an ...

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2011-01-04T20:31:41Z

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Patrick Mills (8) drives past Dallas Mavericks power forward Brian Cardinal (35) during the first half of a NBA b...

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2011-01-03T21:01:57Z

Houston Rockets guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives past Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, in ...

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2011-01-03T20:01:23Z

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2011-01-02T21:30:38Z

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