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Mavericks swingman Josh Howard said he still has soreness in his left ankle
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Mavericks swingman Josh Howard made his season debut Saturday night in a 129-101 victory over Toronto. He started and scored 16 points in 24 minutes in his first game back after recovering from off-season left ankle surgery.
"I was nervous as hell out there," Howard said...
Final: Mavericks 129, Toronto 101
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The Mavericks' inconsistent offense received a big boost Saturday night with the return of swingman Josh Howard.
And the Toronto Raptors received an up-close look at just how potent the Mavericks' new-look lineup can be with Howard in the mix.
Howard made his season debut...
End of third quarter: Mavericks 85, Toronto 70
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The Mavericks outscored Toronto, 30-22, in the third quarter as Dirk Nowitzki heated up with 13 points in the period, and Dallas will take a 15-point lead into the fourth quarter.
Toronto is playing on back-to-back nights for the first time this season and appeared a step slow in...
Mavericks lead at halftime over Toronto, 55-48
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Josh Howard has 13 points on 4-for-9 shooting in the first half in his season debut and the Mavericks have a 55-48 lead over Toronto.
Howard came out aggressive and hasn't let up. He finished the first half by recording his third steal and taking the ball coast to coast for a...
Mavericks, Raptors tied at 32 in second quarter
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The Mavericks have done a decent job closing out on the Raptors' talented 3-point shooters, but the game is tied at 32 with 8:56 left in the second quarter.
Josh Howard hasn't played in the second quarter yet after playing the entire first quarter.
Chris Bosh has 13 points...
Toronto has 17-13 lead in first quarter
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Toronto has opened up a 17-13 lead midway through the first quarter. At this pace, Toronto will top 100 points again, as it has in every game this season. And that won't be good for the Mavericks.
Josh Howard is making his season debut and he started. He scored five of the team...
Howard starting for Mavericks
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Sure enough, with Josh Howard's return to the lineup ... he is starting tonight in his season debut.
Mavs coach on Howard's return: 'This is obviously a day we've been looking forward to for a while'
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Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said in his pre-game visit with the media that, indeed, forward Josh Howard will be active for tonight's game and will play. He wouldn't say if he'd start or not.
"The most important thing about this is he's gone through one process...
Mavericks guard Quinton Ross to play against Toronto tonight
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Injured Mavericks guard Quinton Ross said Saturday morning after the team's shoot-around that he will play tonight against Toronto.
Ross bruised his lower back in Tuesday's home win over the Utah Jazz and didn't return to the game and then missed the Mavericks' overtime...
Mavericks excited to get Josh Howard back tonight against Toronto
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Mavericks players said Saturday morning at the team's shoot-around that they were excited to get forward Josh Howard back into the lineup tonight against Toronto. The game is at 7:30 p.m. at the American Airlines Center and on Ch. 21.
Howard has been slow to recover from off-season...
Mavericks forward Howard to make season debut against Toronto tonight
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Mavericks forward Josh Howard is expected to make his season debut tonight when Dallas hosts Toronto at 7:30 on Ch. 21.
Howard has missed the team's first five games recovering from off-season left ankle surgery. He went through full practices for the first time this week.
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Mavericks won't have Gooden, Thomas on Saturday against Toronto
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Mavericks forwards Josh Howard and Tim Thomas practiced Friday, but forward Drew Gooden didn't practice. Howard and Thomas are listed as day-to-day, and Gooden is listed as questionable for Saturday night's home game against Toronto.
Thomas and Gooden won't play against...
Dirk doesn't get DQ'd often
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Dirk Nowitzki was miffed that he was disqualified from Wednesday's game in New Orleans because he picked up six fouls.
I can't remember the last time it happened,'' he said.
And there's a good reason. In 11 seasons, he's fouled out only 22 times.
The Mavericks...
Dirk doesn't get DQ'd often
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Dirk Nowitzki was miffed that he was disqualified from Wednesday's game in New Orleans because he picked up six fouls.
I can't remember the last time it happened,'' he said.
And there's a good reason. In 11 seasons, he's fouled out only 22 times.
The Mavericks...
NBA All-Star Weekend may provide a hook shot for prostitutes
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Dallas police expect an increase in the amount of prostitutes in the area for the NBA All-Star Weekend Feb. 11-14 2010 and Super Bowl LXV the following year.
Find out more here on our Crime Blog.
World Series vs. Mavericks vs. Stars
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For inquiring minds who need to know, here are the Wednesday D-FW TV sports ratings on a rare MLB, NBA and NHL night.
Your questions, Eddie's answers: Inside the Dallas Mavericks
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It's Eddie Sefko's job to ask the tough questions about the Dallas Mavericks. It's your job to make him answer a few.
Each week, Eddie answers your questions about the team in the Inside the Dallas Mavericks newsletter. Don't let him off the hook. Fire your question...
Mavs take charge
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Jason Terry scored 10 of the first 12 Maverick points of the fourth quarter and the Mavericks have seized the lead 81-78.
Their defense is working harder and trying to double team Chris Paul whenever he gets the ball.
Working most of the time. But when they don't get there fast...
Mavs hanging around
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Not sure how, but they are staying neck and neck with the Hornets.
They're only down two points late in the third quarter and, even as we write, have tied the score at 64.
The defense has perked up, which is the only reason they are still in the game.
--Eddie Sefko
What must CP3 think?
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The Hornets are ahead by five midway through the second quarter, but they just don't look like the same, dominant force to be reckoned with that they were two or three years ago.
It's amazing how fast things can change in this league.
Chris Paul is as good as any point guard...
What must CP3 think?
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The Hornets are ahead by five midway through the second quarter, but they just don't look like the same, dominant force to be reckoned with that they were two or three years ago.
It's amazing how fast things can change in this league.
Chris Paul is as good as any point guard...
Zip missing so far
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The Mavericks haven't gotten much of a good-karma carryover from last night's emotional victory. Mostly, they've just been a step slow.
They fell behind quickly and still are down 31-22 after a Jason Kidd 3-pointer with 8:43 to go in the first half.
On the one occasion...
Zip missing so far
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The Mavericks haven't gotten much of a good-karma carryover from last night's emotional victory. Mostly, they've just been a step slow.
They fell behind quickly and still are down 31-22 after a Jason Kidd 3-pointer with 8:43 to go in the first half.
On the one occasion...
Smashing debut
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In his first NBA start, rookie Roddy Beaubois is ripping up the New Orleans Hornets.
He scored the Mavericks' first nine points before Shawn Marion got on the board and the game is tied at 11.
Beaubois has gotten to the rim and also knocked down a 3-pointer.
--Eddie Sefko
There's still two alive
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The Mavericks' public-address announcer job remains up for grabs between Michael Taylor and Sean Heath.
Owner Mark Cuban said Wednesday night that he is planning on having each of the finalists alternate at least two more games to see how they do as they get more comfortable in...
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