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The Dallas Mavericks joined the NBA in 1980. They play in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. They are owned by the colorful and outspoken Mark Cuban. Despite having some really strong teams in the last few years the Mavericks have yet to win an NBA title. They did advance to the NBA Finals in 2005-06 only to lose to the Heat in six games. They are currently one of the best teams in the NBA and have qualified for the 2007 playoffs.
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The Dallas Mavericks originated in the early 1980s when league owners collaborated to create a new team. Named after the 1960s show Maverick, the team has won one conference title and two division titles. The Dallas Mavericks need your support to reach the top this year and bring home their first NBA Championship title.
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The City of Dallas gave birth to the team known as the Mavericks in 1980. The “Mavs” were set to play in the Southwest division, along with San Antonio and Houston. The Mavericks would have to build a winning team via the NBA draft. In 1981 the Dallas Mavericks through various deals acquired 3 first round picks. The team Selected talented players Mark Aguirre, Rolando Blackman and Jay Vincent. With this promising young group the team figured to challenge its division rivals.
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As of February 19, 2008, the Mavericks were 35-18, and are the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Making the already loaded West tougher, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Pau Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies. To make it worse, the Phoenix Suns acquired Shaquille O'Neal from the Miami Heat. Feeling the pressure of the West, and possible an aging roster, the Mavericks dealt promising young guard Devin Harris, some throw-ins, and two first round picks, to the New Jersey Nets for aging but great Jason Kidd. The Mavericks are "mortgaging their future", but setting up for a short run to the NBA Finals with the new three Js: Jason Kidd, Jason Terry, Josh Howard, and reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki. Kidd provides toughness and mental strengh to the team.
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The Mavericks overcame a sluggish start and ultimately rolled to a comfortable 91 to 69 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Midway through the first quarter the score was knotted at 8 each and both teams were struggling to find an offensive rhythm. Dallas extended the defense into the Bucks back court, began generating baskets in transition, and ended the quarter up 20 to 17. By the half, the Mavs pressure had extended their lead to 10 points. Milwaukee was sharper in the third quarter, but was unable to get the deficit back under 10 points. The 11 point margin at the end of the third quarter ballooned to 25 during the 4th quarter and the game ended with Dallas winning by a score of 91 – 69.
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