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OKLAHOMA CITY — Before the Dallas Mavericks tipped off in a crucial playoff game Monday night, team owner Mark Cuban decided to add a little spice to an

DALLAS — Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle wasn’t going to sugarcoat it. The Oklahoma City Thunder is more talented and athletically gifted than his Dallas team. Game 3 proved

OKLAHOMA CITY — After missing the playoffs last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder had a lot of pent-up frustration in them. Kevin Durant in particular was eager to

DALLAS — Just because San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich gave the big-ticket Spurs the night off didn’t mean he was conceding the regular-season finale against the Dallas Mavericks.

SALT LAKE CITY — Deron Williams used to get a boost in Utah when Jazz fans roared in approval every time he did something good on the court.

MINNEAPOLIS — With a trip to the playoffs on the line, the Dallas Mavericks aren’t just focusing on one game at a time, they’re focusing on one possession

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — J.J. Barea had two big reasons to celebrate. He became the parent of a baby daughter on Thursday, then played one of the best

DALLAS — The playoff chase wouldn’t have died if the Dallas Mavericks lost at home to the lowly New York Knicks on Wednesday night. But it sure would

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings are in the final days of their longtime home building, and they are playing with a renewed spirit and energy. The Dallas

PORTLAND, Ore. — All 82 regular-season games are important, but some loom a little bigger than the rest. That was the case Wednesday night at the Moda Center,