Mavericks 90 Lakers 82: Game 9 Recap

The Lead
The Mavericks pull out an ugly win thanks to another strong effort from Zaza.

Box Score

Leaders
Mavs
Points: Pachulia, 18
Rebounds: Pachulia, 16
Assists: Williams, 7
+-: Harris, +20
Lakers
Points: Clarkson, 21
Rebounds: Randle, Bass, 10
Assists: Russell, 5
+-: Bryant, +5

Game Ball
Zaza Pachulia
18 points, 16 rebounds, 5-7 FG, 8-11 FT

X-Factor
Dwight Powell
10 points, 12 rebounds, 3-6 FG, 4-4 FT

Play of the Game
Early in the second quarter, Dirk posts up Kobe Bryant and then gets free for a sweet up and under move for a layup.

Stat of the Game
The Mavs were able to win despite shooting only 36.6% from the field, by holding the Lakers to 33% shooting including a combined 0-13 from Metta World Peace and Nick Young.

Of Note

• The win gives the Mavs back-to-back wins for the first time all season.
• Chandler Parsons played in parts of two halves for the first all season as he scored a season high 9 points in 18 minutes.
• In perhaps his last game at the AAC, Kobe got off to a hot start, hitting his first three shots before tailing off and finishing up 7-15 for 19 points.
• The Mavericks have now won 9 straight against the Lakers.
• The Mavs got off to a slow start, falling behind 19-9 to start the game. They were able to stem the tide however with a 9-0 run and would go ahead for good with 2:49 left in the first quarter.

Quote of Note
"My numbers don't count; they don't matter without the win. Thank you to my teammates for finding me. Thank you to my teammates for missing some good shots offensively so that I could get some offensive rebounds."
Zaza on his big night

Tweet of the Night

Zaza Pachulia, crunch-time go-to guy.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 14, 2015

Next Up
The Mavericks (5-4), finish off their only 4 games in 5 nights stretch of the season tomorrow in Houston against the struggling Rockets (4-5).

Mavericks vs. Lakers: Game 9 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (4-4) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (1-7)
Fri.. Nov. 13, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Mavs by 8

2015-16 Matchups
Nov. 1 at Los Angeles
Mavs 103 Lakers 93

All-Time Series
Lakers 104 Mavs 40

Team Stats
Mavs
Off. Rating: 104.2 (13th) Def. Rating: 105.6 (19th)
Point Differential: -1.4
Lakers
Offense: 103.4 (16th)
Defense: 110.1 (28th)
Point Differential: -6.6

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Deron Williams
SG: Wesley Matthews
SF: Chandler Parsons
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Zaza Pachulia
Lakers
PG: D'Angelo Russell
SG: Jordan Clarkson
SF: Kobe Bryant or Metta World Peace
PF: Julius Randle
C: Roy Hibbert

Team Leaders

Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 18.9
RPG: Pachulia, 19.5
APG: Barea, 5.4
PER: Nowitzki, 27.0
Lakers
PPG: Bryant, 16.5
RPG: Randle, 8.3
APG: Huertas, 3.2
PER: World Peace, 20.5

Of Note

• The Mavericks have won 8 straight against the Lakers, their longest active streak vs. any West opponent.
• Since starting the game in New Orleans 1-7, Dirk has made 17 out of his last 20 shots.
• Kobe Bryant, who has missed the Lakers last two games with a sore back, is listed as questionable.
• In the last two games, Justin Anderson has 18 points and 4 rebounds in 26 minutes, while making all 7 of his shots from the field including 2 threes.
• The Mavericks can win consecutive games for the first time this season with a W.

Mavericks 118 Clippers 108: Game 8 Recap

The Lead
Mavericks get a complete and satisfying victory in the DeAndre Jordan grudge match, fueled by huge nights by Dirk and Matthews.

Box Score 


Leaders
Mavs
Points: Nowitzki, 31
Rebounds: Nowitzki, 11
Assists: Barea, 7
+-: Felton, +19
Clippers
Points: Griffin, 21
Rebounds: Jordan, 11
Assists: Paul, 11
+-: Pierce, +8

Game Ball
Dirk Nowitzki
31 points, 11 rebounds, 11-14 FG, 5-6 3PT

X-Factor
Wesley Matthews
25 points, 6 rebounds, 9-13 FG, 3-4 3PT

Play of the Game
With the Mavs holding a 2 point lead with just over a minute left Dirk banks in a three, his fifth of the game as Dallas finishes the game on a 8-0 run.

Stat of the Game
All five Mavs starters played at least 30 minutes and scored in double figures led by Dirk and Matthews who scored a combined 56 points on 20-27 shooting, including going 8-10 on threes.

Of Note

• In his first game in Dallas since turning his back on the Mavs after initially agreeing to sign here this off-season, DeAndre Jordan had 9 points and 11 rebounds including going 3-9 from the line. He was also a game worst -23.
• Dirk had his fourth career game of at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 threes. He is the oldest player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game.
• Chandler Parsons sat out the second night of the back-to-back as the team continues to monitor his minutes in his return from off-season knee surgery.
• The 118 points and 55.3% shooting for the Mavs were season highs.
• Zaza Pachulia had his 4th double-double in 8 games this season and his 5th game of double digit rebounds. 
• The Mavericks' defense held the Clippers' superstars, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, to a combined 10-30 from the field.
• The Mavs outrebounded the Clippers 44-41 thanks to the double-digit rebound nights of Dirk and Pachulia.
• The Mavericks debuted their new alternate "skyline" uniforms.

Quotes of Note
"Our guy is a 90 percent free throw shooter. And we love him."
Rick Carlisle on Zaza

"He's not a priority to us, and by the looks of their team he's not to them either."
Chandler Parsons on DeAndre Jordan

Tweet of the Night

Hey @LAClippers! Good game! Have a safe trip home! ✈️🚀🚗🚲⛵️🚤🍌

— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 12, 2015

Next Up
The Mavs (4-4) stay at home to face Los Angeles' other team, the Lakers (1-7), on Friday night.

Mavericks at Pelicans: Game 7 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (3-3) at New Orleans Pelicans (0-6)
Tues. Nov.10, 7:00 at the Smoothie King Center
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Pelicans by 2

2015-16 Matchups
Nov. 7 at Dallas
Mavs 107 Pelicans 98

All-Time Series
Mavs 36 Pelicans 12

Team Stats
Mavs
Off. Rating: 100.9 (22nd)
Def. Rating: 101.9 (14th)
Point Differential: -1.0
Pelicans
Offense: 101.8 (17th)
Defense: 113.6 (30th)
Point Differential: -12.0

Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Deron Williams
SG: Wesley Matthews
SF: Chandler Parsons
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Zaza Pachulia
Pelicans
PG: Jrue Holiday
SG: Eric Gordon
SF: Luke Babbitt
PF: Anthony Davis
C: Alexis Ajinca

Team Leaders

Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 17.0
RPG: Pachulia, 10.2
APG: Williams, Barea, 5.2
PER: Nowitzki, 24.2
Pelicans
PPG: Davis, 25.2
RPG: Davis, 9.3
APG: Smith, 7.5
PER: Davis, 23.8


Of Note

• The Mavericks have won 10 out of their last 11games against the Pelicans.
• Dirk has shot at least 50% from the field in 4 out of 6 this year and has grabbed at least 6 rebounds in every game so far.
• The Pelicans are one of three winless teams in the league and are the only one in the Western Conference.
• Dwight Powell has set a career high in points in each of the last games with 14 and 15 respectively. He is a combined 13-21 from the floor in the two games.
• In his last four games against the Mavs, Anthony Davis has averaged  28.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks.
  

Carlisle Signs 5 Year Extension

The Mavericks and head coach Rick Carlisle have agreed on a five year contract extension that will pay him in the range of 35 million dollars according to ESPN's Marc Stein. The deal will take effect during the 17-18 season and last through 2022. Carlisle, who just became the franchise leader in coaching wins has been the Mavs coach since 2008.
Carlisle released the following statement on his new deal:

"Mark Cuban, Donnie Nelson and Dirk Nowitzki are the reason an extension like this is possible. I have best owner and general manager in sports, and one of the greatest players in NBA history to thank for this opportunity. There is much work to be done as we move forward."

Mavericks vs. Raptors: Game 4 Preview

Dallas Mavericks (2-1) vs. Toronto Raptors (3-0)
Tues. Nov. 3, 7:30 at the AAC
TV: FSSW, NBALP
Line: Raptors by 1.5

2014-15 Matchups
Nov. 28 at Toronto
Mavs 106 Raptors 102
Feb. 24 at Dallas
Mavs 99 Raptors 92

All-Time Series
Mavs 24 Raptors 13


Team Stats
Mavs
Off. Rating: 101.1 (16th) Def. Rating: 97.8 (8th)
Point Differential: +3.4
Raptors
Offense: 107.5 (5th)
Defense: 95.6 (7th)
Point Differential: +12.0


Projected Starters
Mavs
PG: Deron Williams
SG: Wesley Matthews
SF: Chandler Parsons
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
C: Zaza Pachulia
Raptors
PG: Kyle Lowry
SG: DeMar DeRozan
SF: DeMarre Carroll
PF: Luis Scola
C: Jonas Valanciunas

Team Leaders
Mavs
PPG: Nowitzki, 17.3
RPG: Pachulia, 10.0
APG: Williams, 7.5
PER: Nowitzki, 29.9
Raptors
PPG: DeRozan, 21.0
RPG: Valanciunas, 11.0
APG: Lowry, 7.3
PER: Ross, 25.2


Of Note

• The Mavericks will have a full roster available with the exception of the still rehabbing JaVale McGee. Chandler Parsons will still be on a minutes restriction.
• Both Rick Carlisle and Raptors coach and former Mavs assistant Dwane Casey became their franchise's winningest coach in their team's last game.
• The Mavs have won their last three home openers by an average of 18 points per game.
• Zaza Pachulia is averaging a double-double (10.0 points, 10.0 rebounds) so far this season. DeAndre Jordan and Tyson Chandler can't say the same.
• The Raptors are one of only four remaining undefeated teams in the league.

Mavericks 103 Lakers 93: Game 3 Recap

The Lead
Led by a vintage Dirk night, the Mavs ride a hot start to finish off their season starting road trip with an easy win.

Box Score

Leaders
Mavs
Points: Nowitzki, 25
Rebounds: Pachulia, 12
Assists: Williams, 8
+-: Nowitzki, Parsons, +12
Lakers
Points: Randle, 22
Rebounds: Randle, 15
Assists: Randle, 4
+-: Randle, +2

Game Ball
Dirk Nowitzki
25 points, 9 rebounds, 10-13 FG, 3-5 3PT

X-Factor
Zaza Pachulia
16 points, 12 rebounds, 4-8 FG, 8-10 FT

Stat of the Game
The two all-time legends in the game had very different nights. Dirk had 25 points and shot 10-13 from the floor while Kobe had 15 points and was only 3-15 from the field.

Of Note

• Chandler Parsons made his season debut after off-season knee surgery, playing 12 first half minutes with 2 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. 
• With the win Rick Carlisle became the winningest coach in Mavericks history with 340 wins, passing Don Nelson.
• The Mavs started the game on a 15-0 run before the Lakers scored their first points more than 4 1/2 minutes into the game.
• The Mavericks have now won eight straight games against the Lakers.
• Dallas native Julius Randle had a strong game for the Lakers with 22 points and 15 rebounds.
• Once again depth was important for the Mavs with 6 players scoring in double-digits.

Quote of Note
"Nellie is one of the all-time greats. He's a great friend, and in his honor tonight, I'm going to crack open a beer and drink one to him,"
Rick Carlisle

Next Up
The Mavericks (2-1) will have their home opener Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors (3-0).