SB Nation Dallas - Kings Vs. Mavericks Final Score: Dallas Win Streak Reaches Five With 99-60 Win Over Sacramento https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48887/dallas-fave.png2012-01-15T14:03:10-06:00http://dallas.sbnation.com/rss/stream/24727172012-01-15T14:03:10-06:002012-01-15T14:03:10-06:00The Dallas Mavericks Will Receive Their Championship Rings On Jan. 25
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<p>Mark Cuban has finally set a date. The defending champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> will finally receive their NBA championship rings in a pre-game ceremony before their January 25th game next Wednesday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canishoopus.com/">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> and former Maverick <span>J.J. Barea</span>.</p>
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<p>Due to the NBA lockout and the rush of getting the season started on Christmas Day, the Mavericks rings weren't actually ready. The Mavs hoisted their championship banner during the opening day pre-game festivities versus the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a>. Cuban <a target="_blank" href="http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/01/15/3660741/mavericks-to-receive-nba-championship.html">spoke about the splitting of events</a> with Dwain Price of the Fort-Worth Star-Telegram:</p>
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<p>"I like separating the two [events], actually, because it gives us two chances to sell it," Cuban said. "It gives fans that couldn't make it Opening Day another chance to be part of it. Hopefully we get a chance to separate them again.'' -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban</p>
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<p>The Mavericks go on the road to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in Staples Center tomorrow night.</p>
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https://dallas.sbnation.com/dallas-mavericks/2012/1/15/2709378/2012-dallas-mavericks-will-receive-championship-rings-january-25Eddie Maisonet2012-01-15T09:01:01-06:002012-01-15T09:01:01-06:00NBA Standings 2012: Dallas Pulls To Within A Half Game Of Southwest Division Lead
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<p>The Dallas Mavericks got off to a slow start this season but have since put things together to the tune of a five game winning streak. The Mavericks have won eight of its last 10 games and now trails the San Antonio Spurs by just a half game for the Southwest Division lead with an 8-5 record. </p>
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<th></th> <th>W</th> <th>L</th> <th>PCT</th> <th>GB</th> <th>STRK</th>
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<td class="td-name td-first "><a href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas</a></td>
<td>8</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>.615</td>
<td>0</td>
<td class="td-last">Won 5</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first "><a href="https://www.poundingtherock.com/">San Antonio</a></td>
<td>8</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>.666</td>
<td>-0.5</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first "><a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston</a></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>.416</td>
<td>2.5</td>
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<td class="td-name td-first "><a href="https://www.grizzlybearblues.com/">Memphis</a></td>
<td>5</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>.454</td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>3</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>.250</td>
<td>4.5</td>
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<p>The winning streak has also improved the Mavericks standing in the conference where they are currently seventh but could jump all the way to second should they pass the Spurs in the next few days. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.welcometoloudcity.com/">Oklahoma City Thunder</a> lead the conference with an 11-2 record and are also riding a six game winning streak. </p>
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https://dallas.sbnation.com/dallas-mavericks/2012/1/15/2708677/2012-nba-standings-dallas-mavericksKris Willis2012-01-15T07:12:04-06:002012-01-15T07:12:04-06:00Kings Vs. Mavericks Final Score: Dallas Win Streak Reaches Five With 99-60 Win Over Sacramento
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<p>Jason Terry scored 21 points as the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to five games with a 99-60 win over the Sacramento Kings. </p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Dallas Mavericks</a> seem to be righting the ship after some early season struggles defeating the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.sactownroyalty.com/">Sacramento Kings</a> 99-60 Saturday night. The win was the Mavericks' fifth straight and improves their overall record to 8-5 on the season. </p>
<p>The 60 points allowed set a franchise mark for Dallas as they held Sacramento to just 25.6 percent shooting for the game. <span>Rick Carlisle</span> said after the game that the team had placed extra emphasis on defense after its early season struggles. </p>
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<p>"(The Kings) had some struggles. Their shot-making wasn't great, but I thought we had something to do with that," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. "We're placing emphasis on energy, defense and rebounding. The guys are responding."</p>
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<p><span>Jason Terry</span> led the Mavericks with 21 points off the bench for the Mavericks. <span>Vince Carter</span> also chipped in 16 points off the bench. <span>Dirk Nowitzki</span> led all starters with 14 points and <span>Shawn Marion</span> added 10 points and eight rebounds. </p>
<p><span>Marcus Thornton</span> led the Kings with 14 points while <span>DeMarcus Cousins</span> had 12 points and 10 rebounds. <span>Tyreke Evans</span> struggled scoring three points on 1-8 shooting in just over 31 minutes of action. </p>
<p><i>For more on this game Dallas fans should head over to <a href="http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/">Mavs Moneyball</a> and Sacramento fans should stop by <a href="http://www.sactownroyalty.com/">Sactown Royalty</a>. For more NBA news and analysis be sure to check out <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba">SB Nation's NBA Hub</a>. </i></p>
https://dallas.sbnation.com/dallas-mavericks/2012/1/15/2708664/kings-vs-mavericks-final-score-dallas-win-streak-reaches-five-with-99Kris Willis