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‘Different Identity, Different Culture’: Cooper Flagg Sees Faster Dallas Mavericks Offense Taking Shape
MACAO — The Dallas Mavericks attempted 51 3-pointers Friday in their first game under coach Dusty May. The Houston Rockets won the preseason opener 135-117 at The Venetian Arena. Dallas made 18-of-51, or 35.3%. The Mavericks went 4-of-15 from 3-point range in…
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‘Supposed To Win This Game’: Dallas Cowboys Fall To Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-16 As Bucky Irving Runs For 165 Yards
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night at AT&T Stadium, where Tampa Bay ran for 241 yards and did not turn the ball over in its first win of the season. Bucky Irving…
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‘When The Lights Are On’: Dusty May Evaluates Cooper Flagg’s Strong Dallas Mavericks Preseason Opener
MACAO — Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday that Cooper Flagg moves differently when the lights are on. Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter of May’s first NBA game, a 135-117 preseason loss to the Houston…
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‘Just A Savant’: Kevin Durant Says Kyrie Irving Anxious, Excited For Dallas Mavericks Return
MACAO — Kevin Durant said Friday that Kyrie Irving is anxious and excited to get back on the floor. The day before, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Irving will play in one of the two games in Macao. Irving sat out the…
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‘Good Sample Size For Us To Build On’: LeBron James Shines In 76ers Debut, Encouraged By Starting Lineup’s Production
LeBron James made his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday (10/8) against the Brooklyn Nets, and to no one's surprise, the NBA legend played well.
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‘Expose Some Things’: Dallas Mavericks Fall To Houston Rockets 135-117 In Macao As Cooper Flagg Scores 19
MACAO — Cooper Flagg scored 17 of his 19 points in the second quarter Friday and sat the entire second half as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason. It was the first NBA game for Mavericks coach Dusty May. The Houston Rockets…
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Kyrie Irving Set For Sunday Return As Dusty May Details What Dallas Mavericks Get Back
MACAO — Kyrie Irving will make his unofficial return Sunday when the Dallas Mavericks face the Houston Rockets in the second of two preseason games at The Venetian Arena, Mavericks coach Dusty May said Friday. Sunday will be Irving’s first game since…
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Morez Johnson Jr. Starts NBA Debut As Dallas Mavericks Open With Limited Lineup In Macao
MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. started at center in his NBA debut Friday as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Mavericks coach Dusty May started Naji Marshall and Max Christie at guard, with Cooper…
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Kyrie Irving Headlines 6 Dallas Mavericks Inactives For Preseason Opener vs. Houston Rockets
MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. started at center in his NBA debut Friday as the Dallas Mavericks opened the preseason against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. Mavericks coach Dusty May started Naji Marshall and Max Christie at guard, with Cooper…
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‘Focus Is On Preparing For The Upcoming Season’: New York Knicks Will No Longer Discuss Contract Extensions With Players
The New York Knicks are officially shutting down all contract extension discussions with players to shift total focus to the upcoming season. Here is why the front office made the abrupt decision.
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‘Great Bonding Trip’: Dallas Mavericks Use Macao To Build Chemistry Before Season
MACAO — P.J. Washington said Thursday that everybody on the Dallas Mavericks pretty much likes each other before the season has even started, one of several players who described a close locker room during the team’s trip to the NBA China Games.…
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‘The Potential For Him Is Amazing’: P.J. Washington Embraces Mentorship Role With Morez Johnson Jr.
MACAO — Morez Johnson Jr. said Thursday that P.J. Washington is the veteran he goes to whenever he is confused, while Washington said the Dallas Mavericks rookie’s potential is amazing and has embraced a mentorship role with the No. 9 pick. Dallas…
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‘Kinda Like Vegas’: Dallas Mavericks Players Share First Impressions Of Macao And China During NBA China Games Trip
MACAO — Several Dallas Mavericks players are in China for the first time this week, and on Thursday they described a trip that has included a day in Hong Kong, NBA Cares appearances, and fans waiting for them at every stop. The…
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‘Looking Forward To Growing With Him’: Kyrie Irving Sees Big Future With Cooper Flagg
MACAO — Kyrie Irving said Thursday that Cooper Flagg put up numbers as a rookie that only Michael Jordan had reached, praising the confidence the Dallas Mavericks forward carries everywhere he goes. Flagg joined Jordan as the only rookies to lead their…
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‘This Arena Is Fire’: Naji Marshall Ready For Dallas Mavericks To Compete Against Houston Rockets In Preseason Opener
MACAO — Naji Marshall said at shootaround Friday that the Dallas Mavericks are ready to compete against somebody else, hours before their preseason opener against the Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The game is the first of two between the teams…
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‘Not In A Mavericks Jersey’: Cooper Flagg Eager For Dallas Mavericks To Face Houston Rockets After Summer Of Playing Each Other
MACAO — Cooper Flagg said Thursday that a successful NBA China Games trip for the Dallas Mavericks means competing hard no matter who is on the floor, a day before Dallas opens the preseason against the Houston Rockets. The teams play Friday…
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‘Had Our Legs Again’: Jake Oettinger Posts Second Straight Shutout As Dallas Stars Beat Buffalo Sabres 4-0
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jake Oettinger made 26 saves Thursday night for his second straight shutout, and Mikko Rantanen had 1 goal and 3 assists. The Dallas Stars beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 at KeyBank Center in front of 19,070 and moved to…
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‘Gravity That He Commands’: Cooper Flagg Describes Early Chemistry With Kyrie Irving Before First Dallas Mavericks Game Together
MACAO — Cooper Flagg said Thursday that Kyrie Irving’s gravity has already gotten him easier shots in practice, with the two in line to share the floor in a game for the first time at the NBA China Games. Flagg won Rookie…
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‘Unique Way Of Getting Skinny’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Javonte Williams’ Red-Zone Success
HOUSTON — Javonte Williams ran for three second-half touchdowns Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys came back from 16-6 at halftime to beat the Houston Texans 34-30 at Reliant Stadium. Williams finished with 19 carries for 62 yards and 3 touchdowns, a career…
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‘Engineering Victory’: George Pickens Explains Why Double Coverage Works For Cowboys
HOUSTON — George Pickens caught two passes on three targets for 75 yards Sunday while the Houston Texans sent extra coverage his way all afternoon. One went for 53 yards and the other for 22 on the winning drive, as the Dallas…
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