It's Time for a Title Mavs Fans: 2 Game Recap (14-8)

[Houndy]

Damn it that really sucks for D-Wade and Miami. Now it's just Bron and Bosh. Is Miami making Mike Miller the starting SG?

Nope, they got Thorton.

[Murat]

Happy to see Wade is injured. But no. LeBron should be injured.

[rise]

WTF? Screw you Badger!

[Houndy]

Hey hey, Mr. Houndy is back. I got interest into this Association again, currently am 13-7. Updates coming soon. But for right now, that trade report I promised

ESPN.com says

DOING THE DIRTY WORK: GRADING THE DEAL
As we recently saw, the biggest of the 'Biggest Three', Dwayne Wade, went down with an injury that cost him for the season. The Heat wasted no time getting his replacement, acquiring Marcus Thornton from the struggling New Orleans Hornets. The Hornets have gone down hill since the trade, only winning one game this season. Getting rid of their second star though, will make the most hated thing in the Big Easy. They fired Monty Williams, but gave him a spot in the front office, and hired no name coach Eddie Hardaway.Thornton was a home town hero, born in Louisiana, went to LSU, and was drafted by the Heat, and trade to the Hornets. But now, he goes to a better situation: To Cellar Dweller, to Top of the League. The Heat needed him, and now they got him, for a reasonable price.

Miami Heat: Marcus Thornton, 2nd round pick (NO)

The Heat receive D-Wade's replacement with Thornton, who is a bit inexperienced, but otherwise very talented. This team will still lose more games than with Wade, but don't lost much with Thornton. They also get a high 2nd round pick. Personally, the Heat won this trade. They are working with Thornton for an extension though. You don't want to lose him.
HEAT'S GRADE: A-

New Orleans Hornets: Carlos Arroyo, 2nd round pick (MIA), 2nd round pick (2011) (MIA)

The Hornets received a shining Point Guard in Arroyo, who can heat it up behind Darren Collison and Jason Williams. He can do well, extremley well, but probably won't start for a while, unless D-Col is injured. They received two second round picks for their future.
HORNET'S GRADE: C

[Houndy]

Time to start off fresh.
Here are some of the games I played, but am not recapping:

Kings 80 @ Mavs 110

Warriors 84 @ Mavs 98

Mavs 70 @ Rockets 82

Mavs 94 @ Pacers 61

Mavs 83 @ Cavs 74

76ers 80 @ Mavs 100

Mavs 95 @ Nets 92

Mavs 97 @ Grizz 96

Just for some updates

I traded Barea for Lance Stephenson, who got arrested and I cut him.
That's all, but recaps are coming today Including a special recap of how the Hornets got their second win of the year

[Houndy]

A special recap: How the Hornets won their second game in dramatic fashion
97@98

In a game full of underachieving teams and plays, the Hornets pulled through.
With huge play by Darren Collison and David West, the Hornets pulled through with only their second win of the season, in Overtime, 98-97.
With 6 seconds left, and The Hornets down by 2, Collison found an open Flip Murray, who then drilled a three pointer that gave the Hornets the win.
"The crowd was so loud, I think someone went deaf." said Head Coach Eddie Hardaway, who was hired after Monty Williams was fired but then given a front office spot.
Many people outside of the arena said that they could hear the screams.
"I heard screaming, it was that loud. Then I saw that it wasn't the Superdome, but where the Hornets play." said Jason Lekeesh, a fan who heard the crowd's roar from his car.
"As soon as I heard the crowd, I turned on ESPN radio." said another fan.
It all started when Corey Brewer played extremely loose defense on Flip Murray, and when Collison penetrated, Murray was open, all alone. As soon as he shot, everyone knew it was good.

The Hornets have been in a slump every since they traded CP3. But they signed Murray to a two year deal, and Rasheed Wallace to a one year. This team may have the worst recrod, but they still have heart.
David West had 17 Points and 10 rebounds, Collison had 20 Points and 10 assists, and Murray had 12 Points and 5 rebounds.

For the struggling Wolves, this lost hurt.
"This lost felt like a punch in the face." said Kurt Rambis, coach of the Wolves.
"We wanted to win, we played to win, but we didn't win." said Delonte West, who had 11 points.
Johnny Flynn, who has done amazing this season, had 29 points, leading all scorers. Kevin Love added 18 points and 8 rebounds.

This may the bright spot for the Hornets, but for now, let's watch that shot in admiration. And some photo shots.
"This one is for the city of New Orleans," said Collison "We will never back down."

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Crowd Screaming for Joy after the win

D-Col Pumped.

[Axel The Great]

What a game-winner.

[Houndy]

Well the Mavs made some trades, here is one of them.

HADDADI GOING TO THE MAVS
The Mavs have acquired talented Persian Center Hamed Haddidi from the Grizzles for 2 2nd round picks, one this year and one next year.
In the deal, Haddadi goes to the Mavericks and a 2nd round pick this year follows. Haddadi has done amazing in FIBA Play, and has impressed many of the Mavs' brass, including GM Willie Lewis and Donnie Nelson. "He looks great." said Lewis. Ian Mahinimi and Haddadi will both fight for the backup center job, with the loser being going on the inactive roster.

The Grizz acquired Brian Zoubek, the undrafted center who went to Duke. The Grizz also acquired two second round picks. But Zoubek was the person to replace Haddadi. "He will do good." said Coach Lionel Hollins "He's played in the National Championship game, a huge stage. surely he can play in the NBA. It'll be no problem.

The Nets gave up their second round pick to the Grizz and acquired failure Juan Dixon, who the Mavs signed just for this trade. He will most likely be on IR, so no use to him
Here's a recap of the deal:

[Zoubek]

[Bucket]

Haddadi not Haddidi

[C-77]

and it's Brian Zoubek not Ben

[Houndy]

Ahh, I'll edit that. Whoever made the roster I'm using said Ben. But really, do you come to look for typos or for the actual association

[Houndy]

105100 OT

17 31 24 9 9
28 19 28 11 4

The Mavs are struggling. The Hawks snapped the Mavs' 5 Game Wining Streak at the AAC by beating the Mavs 105-100.
The Mavs were up big in the 1st, up by as many as 13. But the bench let down; again.
"We need to play like veterans, right now we play like Rookies." said Dominique Jones, who ironically is a rookie himself.
Jamal Crawford led the comeback effort, leading his team with 31 Points and 7 Assists. Al Horford had 16 and 10.
Eric Gordon couldn't get a jumpshot in time to help the Mavs win, and claims that the sweat made the ball sticky. "They didn't even clean it during the quarters. I couldn't get the ball out in time."

Notes: Hamed Haddadi played his first game as a Maverick. He had 12 points and 5 rebounds....Jason Terry was not at the Locker Room. Rumour had been he was traded to the Knicks for Kelenna Azubuike, and 2 2nd rounders.

Horford taunting Tim Thomas

104107

27 17 28 32
33 18 27 29
The Mavs almost choked. Again.
Their Sloppy D allowed Phoenix back into the game. The Mavs again had a good game. In the 1st quarter.
In the 2nd, Azubuike made his debut, putting on a show. He finished with 11 Points. But, the Defense let down, leaving the Suns with a chance to win. The Suns however, didn't take advantage.
Hedo Turkoglu had 20 points and 5 rebounds, as he was playing the Power Forward position. Grant Hill had 19 points.
Dirk Nowitzki was amazing. He had 27 Points and 6 rebounds. Eric Gordon had 19 points and 6 assists.
Notes: Turk missed a game tying open 3..... Mavs play against Heat next game....

Robin Lopez slamming it down

Pietrus over Dudley

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That's all for now..... Enjoy Also, check my sig for Association scores I haven't posted yet

[Axel The Great]

Bit of a struggle in those games. Gordon is just making up excuses.

That was a nice play by Dirk.

[C-77]

Houndy66, Let's just say i'm a new follower for this

[Houndy]

Houndy66, Let's just say i'm a new follower for this

Hell Yes