So the Mavs last night tied the NBA record for most wins when it’s only a 1 point game by beating the Bucks 107-108 at home. The record is 10, let’s hope the next 1 point game is another win, not to get the record but instead just to get the win.
With the game all tied up in OT, Dirk makes what he thought was a perfect shot that ended up with a little bounce but follows through in scoring when there was only 3.1 seconds left, the lights flash while the ball finally makes it way through the net.
Dirk prevented a 2nd overtime against the Bucks, with the final score 115-113 after grabbing the ball from a pass from Kidd, who was just 1 point from a triple double.
Nowitzki scored 7 of his 32 points in OT, also nabbing 11 boards.
Gooden came up with another great game in Dampiers place, scoring 22 and grabbing 14 rebounds. Perhaps Gooden should be starting in place of Dampier, he’s certainly proved in the last two games if he can keep this momentum up.
Terry also did his part, scoring 19 points coming off the bench.
Dampier was actually hospitalized and was flying to meet the team for their charter flight back to Dallas when they host the Spurs. No word except that he was ill and not feeling well.
The Mavericks also lost Shawn Marion in the 2nd quarter to a sprained left ankle. It was noted he is listed as day to day at this point. No matter though, the Mavericks seem to be on a roll without Marion, Howard and Thomas this season so far.
So with back to back wins for the Mavs, a relatively easy one against the T’Wolves who had only one win so far this season, the Mavs blew past them 85-70.
Then the Mavs won against the Pistons who were on a 3 game winning streak which was halted with the Mavs 95-90 win.
Now the Mavs are facing the Bucks with a red hot rookie Jennings, who set a team record for rookies with 55 points the other night and only part a few handful of other rookies to score more than 50. Wilt Chamberlain of course has the record mark at 58 for a rookie.
This game will be tough, although I think the Mavs can pull it off with another win to sweep the Midwest teams on the road. This will be the 3rd game in 4 nights, then with another day off before hosting the Spurs at home on Wednesday.
Let’s just hope the Maverick starters and bench will actually contribute instead of watching Dirk do most of the work this season in their first 10 games. At least Gooden looked more alive in the Mavs win against the Pistons, scoring 11 and grabbing 11 boards in Dampier’s absence. Gooden did a good job I think and the Mavs actually outscored the Pistons 46-36 in the paint, we can likely add this to the credit for the win, since the Mavericks shot pretty poorly with 43% from the field overall.