Dallas Mavericks

11 Straight Wins

I would have to say the Mavericks got the best bargain before the trade deadline of any team. We seem to have picked up three guys that are dedicated to winning. Of course we lost the first game after the big trade but that was against a good team, but since then, they’ve won 11 straight, gunning for more as the rest of the season is not nearly as difficult as the beginning.

The Lakers have lost 3 straight so grabbing that top seed is not impossible, with the Nuggets not far behind as well.

With Terry out, we seem to have enough talent to pick up the slack, especially Beaubois putting up some great numbers in the last 3 games.

Also I must admit, Shawn Marion seems he’ll do anything to get a ring and thinks the Mavericks have that chance. He could easily be that 20 plus points and 10 rebound player but plays conservatively to win, making his teamates better as well in the process.

Lakers 96 – Mavs 101

The Mavericks came out on top to beat the Lakers and even the regular season match-up to 2-2 between these teams, with a win at home and abroad.

Dirk did his usual but Terry came out with 30 points off the bench to help secure this win. Caron Butler sat out this due to some negative reaction to medicine but Haywood had another great game, grabbing 9 boards and 11 points.

So who’s the best in the West? It’s hard to say, it seems we fair well against the Lakers but I’d also have to throw the Nuggets up there with these three teams being very close in dominating the West right now. Truly the only way to proclaim the best in your division is to make it to the Finals, that’s who will be the best in the West.