With Lamar Odor's Stench Removed, Mavs Instantly Smell - And Play - Better
The Mavs made one giant leap forward without Lamar Odom. Or, as Mark Cuban called it before Tuesday night's game, "Addition by subtraction."
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The Mavs made one giant leap forward without Lamar Odom. Or, as Mark Cuban called it before Tuesday night's game, "Addition by subtraction."
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban had noticed Lamar Odom's uninspired play numerous times before, and kept hoping things would change.
Dirk Nowitzki and Rodrigue Beaubouis each had 15 points, and the Mavs beat the struggling Kings 110-100 on Tuesday night before hitting the road.
With the news of the Mavs coming to an agreement to "part ways" with Lamar Odom - fans from all over the Metroplex are breathing a sigh of relief.
"I'm not a big watcher of the standings, but for anybody that is, it brings to the forefront the urgency of the situation," coach Rick Carlisle said following Saturday's 94-89 loss at Memphis.
After Mark Cuban took the risk of sending Tyson Chandler to the Knicks instead of paying him, it was clear that the benefits would be felt long term.
The new star in town is from the land of the rising sun. How appropriate, since the sun finally set on Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian's brief stay in Dallas.
Early reports are saying that the Dallas Mavericks and Lamar Odom have reached an agreement to "part ways" immediately.
Rudy Gay scored 25 points, Zach Randolph added 15 points and 11 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big early lead and held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 94-89 on Saturday night.
LaMarcus Aldridge's buzzer-beating 17-foot jumper lifted the Portland Trail Blazers to a 99-97 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks used a big fourth-quarter run to get a 95-85 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
If Dallas is to end that skid, it likely must show some improvement after shooting 39.0 percent during a 94-75 home loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.
Better late than never, Don Nelson gets his call to the Hall.
With the playoffs approaching, the loss denies the Mavs another attempt at a sustained run, something they haven't had since their four-game win streak in March.
Longtime NBA coach Don Nelson is part of a 12-member class that will be inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame in September.
