In a repeat of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors went out on the road and defeated a heavily favored Dallas Mavericks squad. Suiting up only eight and sending only six players onto the court, the Warriors used a big fourth quarter to defeat the Mavs by a final score of 111-103.
Monta Ellis led the way with 37 points, eight assists, four rebounds and four steals. He did rack up 11 turnovers but his aggressiveness helped the Warriors — especially down the stretch. Anthony Morrow chipped in with 27, while rookie Stephen Curry had 18.
For the Mavs, Dirk …read more

The Dallas Mavericks put up a good fight. And then the fourth quarter began. Using a big start to the final period, the Denver Nuggets were able to crush the Mavs again and go up 2-0 in this best of seven series.
The Nuggets, who won the game by a final score of 117-105, got 25 points from both Nene and Carmelo Anthony. Chauncey Billups chipped in with 18 points and eight assists, while J.R. Smith poured in 21 points from off the bench.
For Dallas, it was the Dirk Nowitzki show. The German bigman had 35 points, nine rebounds and four …read more