CRYSTAL's Blog (74)

Mavs Getting RAW On Phoenix Suns Tonight

By Crystal Carroll The broken tables have been cleared from the AAC, Mark Cuban seems to be on the mend and the handful of players which attended last nights episode of RAW are fully in tact so let the games begin as the 14-7 Mavs watch the Suns… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on December 8, 2009 at 1:09pm — No Comments

Mavs Fall To Young Fury Of Grizz

By Crystal Carroll After the Mavs started off in full control of the game, garnering 30 first quarter points, the tides turned against Dallas on the road as the Memphis Grizzlies continually slowed the roll of the Mavs. Rookie, Rodrigue Beaubois headed th… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on December 5, 2009 at 12:33am — No Comments

Not Looking To Be Their First: Mavs Take On Nets In Jersey

By Crystal Carroll I think it was put best by Kris Humphries yesterday on his twitter (@KrisHumphries) when he said "Can't be their first. Let's get it done tomorrow." It is very much so the tone which sets this game in motion tonight pairing the Dallas Mavericks with the winless New Jersey Nets. Dallas is 1… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on December 2, 2009 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Mavs Rely On JET Fuel For Down To Wire Win

By Crystal Carroll JET on the Runway and Dallas needed every bit of that jet fuel following the Sixers come from behind to make up a 17 point deficit and force more than a few turning stomachs at the American Airlines Center. Let's face it the pending overtime was there, it was looking like another one for M… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 30, 2009 at 11:46pm — No Comments

Mavs On Rebound Looks Like A Lot Of Frustration For Sixers Tonight

By Crystal Carroll Following the tough loss in Cleveland the Mavs return to Dallas to begin what they hope will be another run as they take on the 5-11 Philadelphia 76ers tonight at 7:30 at the AAC. So what does that mean for the Sixers? Well more than likely it will mean a very frustrati… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 30, 2009 at 10:40am — No Comments

Pre-Game Preview : Mavs VS Cavs

By Crystal Carroll Dallas looks to wrap three on the road tonight as they hope to take it to 3-0 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following their 113-92 win over the Pacers and the 130-99 win over the Rockets the Mavs are primed for the battle against the 11-5 Cavs tonight… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 28, 2009 at 3:36pm — 1 Comment

The Battle Of The Short-Handed - Pre-game Preview Mavs VS Warriors

By Crystal Carroll Dallas always seems to turn out the big numbers nearing the holidays as families enjoy time together watching their favorite team. But tonight's game against the Golden State Warriors should be just the ticket to send it into full on thanks mode as the Mavs will play host to an injury depl… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 24, 2009 at 11:49am — No Comments

Mavs Dethrone Kings At AAC Showdown

By Crystal Carroll The Kings attempted to prolong the obvious as they took a time out with just over a second to spare on the clock however no matter the fate of their open three at the end of play they could not overcome the Mavs dominance down the stretch in the 104-102 win at the AAC. It was a much close… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 20, 2009 at 11:12pm — No Comments

Pre-Game Preview : Mavs VS Kings

By Crystal Carroll Mavs time again and following two dramatic overtime finishes for Dallas, I personally am excited to note that this game will probably be a bit of a flat note in comparison. Not on the part of the Mavs of course, but unless a lot has changed for the Kings, they will not be… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 20, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Mavericks In Milwaukee: Where Amazing Happens

By Crystal Carroll When you play in a place like the Bradley Center where nothing has fallen to your advantage over years and years of matchups, a buzzer beater finish in overtime takes on a special meaning. It is for games like tonight that the NBA has… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 16, 2009 at 11:17pm — 8 Comments

Be Very Very Quiet, Mavs Are Hunting Bucks Tonight - Pregame Preview

By Crystal Carroll For many of those sporting enthusiasts you might take note that it is hunting season and the Mavs will be making their move to eliminate one more "Bambi" in way of the Bucks tonight in their second on a back to back. No Fuddy-Dud Here… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 16, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Dallas Takes Win Over Detroit After Back And Forth Battle, Personnel Changes And Poor Shooting In Second

By Crystal Carroll Game time rolled around in Detroit and the Mavs were thrown a wrench to their plans as Erick Dampier instead of taking the court for shoot around took a trip to a local hospital after reportedly feeling ill. Dampier, who had… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 15, 2009 at 9:11pm — No Comments

Mavs Pregame Preview - Mavs VS Pistons Early Tonight!

By Crystal Carroll Detroit, Rock City and this afternoon the Mavs will be painting the town a new shade of blue as they rock the house against the Pistons hoping to take the second on the road and the first in a back to back with Detroit and Milwaukee before returning home. Han… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 15, 2009 at 1:51pm — No Comments

Mavs Pregame Preview - Mavs VS T-Wolves

By Crystal Carroll Following a tough Wednesday showdown with the Spurs, the Mavericks reevaluated a few things as they prepared for tonight's match up with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Stat stacking it looks like an easy road trip to bring all the pieces of the Mavs back together including a more accurate off… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 13, 2009 at 1:31pm — 3 Comments

Damp Shakes Dust Powers Dallas To Pull Sprockets From Rockets

By Crystal Carroll Who can take a game that looks dismal and turn it white hot? That would be the Mavs as they pulled the sprockets from the Rockets in Dallas and left them short of launching into the win column while on the road at the AAC. "We we… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 10, 2009 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Mavs Halftime Report - Mavs VS Rockets

By Crystal Carroll Few words have the power to illustrate Mavs fans emotions, they are either at an all time high or an all time low, there is no middle ground as dallas fans are far from luke warm. Unfortunately as the Mavs slipped to a double digit disadvantage against the Rockets early on, spirits re… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 10, 2009 at 9:53pm — No Comments

All-Star Ballots Are Heeeere... Let the Voting Begin

By Crystal Carroll It is official and now the countdown to the biggest show in Texas can begin as the 2009-10 All-Star ballots were released today before a large group of media and of course the best hosts in the business, Mark Cuban and company. A crowd of some 80,000 plus will assemble for… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 10, 2009 at 1:06pm — 6 Comments

Game Day Outlook - Mavs Ready To Put Rockets On Blast In Texas Rivalry

By Crystal Carroll It's game day! That's right, after a couple days off following the Toronto blow out, the Mavs have had a chance to rehash the positives, tweak the negatives and prepare for another exciting night at the AAC as they take on t… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 10, 2009 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Mavs Ranking Remix - Mavs Hang In At Four With Big D In Dallas

By Crystal Carroll Apparently after falling to Dallas the Lakers were on a mission to never face the same embarrassment again, as a result they have pulled 5 in a row to ascend the leader boards and surpass the Dallas Mavericks, making the miraculous win in LA a distant memory to all in the NBA, asid… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 9, 2009 at 12:12pm — 1 Comment

Bringing Down The House With Josh Back Against Raptors

By Crystal Carroll

What is the best way to rebound from a overtime loss? Bring back Josh Howard and do it in style... Which is exactly what the Mavs did as they returned to Dallas and blew the doors off the AAC as they obliterated the Toronto Raptors. "Josh is one of our high energy guys," noted Carlisle foll… Continue

Added by CRYSTAL on November 7, 2009 at 11:32pm — 1 Comment