The Blazers face the Mavericks for the first time since their first-round playoff series last season, with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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February 09, 2012
After what many thought was a snub last year, LaMarcus Aldridge is finally an All-Star.
The Trail Blazers' forward earned his spot on the Western Conference team in voting by the conference's coaches. The All-Star starters were selected by in fans voting.
Aldridge, who is in his sixth season, is averaging 23.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. He's one of just three players...
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February 11, 2012
NBA Matchup Insight
The Blazers snapped their 2-game losing streak against the Hornets in New Orleans last night, but will really be tested tonight in the Big D tonight against a Mavs’ team that has won 2 straight and is 9-5 at home this season.
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Portland Trailblazers (15-12) at Dallas Mavericks (16-11...
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February 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS In a mostly empty corridor at the Target Center, Dirk Nowitzki shuffled side to side, a resistance band around his ankles, his eyes directed at the ceiling. His long, thin frame seemed to nearly fill the space, and he was in his own world. Side to side, back and forth, not a teammate in sight. There was no notice of anyone who passed, scrambling comically to get out...
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February 09, 2012
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki didn't think he was worthy of All-Star consideration. NBA coaches did not share his opinion.
Nowitzki, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, was among 14 reserves named Thursday for the NBA All-Star Game.
It was the 11th consecutive All-Star selection for Nowitzki, who is averaging 17.6 points this season - his lowest output since 1999-2000.
Joining...
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February 10, 2012
Thursday night's announcement that Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was selected to his 11th consecutive All-Star game even caught Dirk Nowitzki off-guard.
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February 10, 2012
Portland won the first meeting in New Orleans. Can they do it again? The Blazers and Hornets tip it off at 5 p.m. Friday.
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February 12, 2012
Delonte West took Jason Kidd's advice, giving the Dallas Mavericks a badly needed late lift.
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February 11, 2012
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points, Jason Terry added 19, and the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 97-94 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
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February 09, 2012
Dirk Nowitzki says he might not watch the announcement because of a team dinner.
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February 09, 2012
Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge and Russell Westbrook headlined the reserves for the Western Conference All-Star team.
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February 10, 2012
Dallas Mavericks forwards Dirk Nowitzki and Lamar Odom attribute the seemingly high number of upsets this year on the abbreviated NBA season.
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February 10, 2012
Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 31 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid while handing New Orleans its eighth straight loss, 94-86 on Friday night.
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February 10, 2012
NEW YORK — Dirk Nowitzki's streak survives, despite one of the worst seasons of his career. Two other old stars are no longer All-Stars. Nowitzki was chosen Thursday to his 11th straight All-Star game, with coaches overlooking the lowest scoring average since his second NBA season in favor of his ...
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February 11, 2012
Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points, Jason Terry added 19, and the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 97-94 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
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February 09, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki and Paul Pierce overcame slow starts to return to the All-Star game, while lengthy runs ended for Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan.
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