Nowitzki’s 31 points help Mavs send Magic to rare road loss (AP)
December 31, 2007
Nowitzki’s 31 points help Mavs send Magic to rare road loss (AP)
Dwight Howard has been on a tear this season, playing “at an MVP-type of level,” according to Mavericks coach Avery Johnson. Yet, Dirk Nowitzki is still the reigning MVP, and he reminded Howard and Johnson of it Monday night. Nowitzki scored 11 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, including a surprisingly rare 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to help send Dallas past…
Lakers seem better, Kobe seems happier, but Jackson remembers last season (AP)
The hopeful thinking among Lakers fans is that since the team is better, Kobe Bryant must be happier. One problem: The Lakers aren’t better. At least, not yet. Los Angeles certainly looks to be an improved team, sitting right behind Phoenix for the Pacific Division lead. But the Lakers’ 18-10 record was the same after 28 games as it was last season, when they limped to the finish after a number of…
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