Game 68: Brooklyn Nets @ Dallas Mavericks

P.J., Billy Having None of Cuban's Comments

Mark Cuban has portrayed himself as the NBA's only sane owner. Not overspending on max deals. He won't make the playoffs of course and D-Will sure looked like he worth the max. Billy King and P.J. Carlesimo were having none of Cuban's sour grapes.

JVG says Nets overachieved due to PJ's mastery

Jeff Van Gundy, a serious candidate for the head coaching job next season, tells Tim Bontemps that he's long thought the Nets have "overachieved" this season and that Carlesimo has done a "masterful" job as interim coach in Brooklyn.

Lopez, Williams Lead Nets Past Mavs, 113-96

It was all Deron Williams and Brook Lopez, as the Nets dropped the Mavs 113-96, putting them 12 games over .500 for the first time this season.

2nd Half Game Thread: Nets @ Mavs

After one half of play, the Nets are tied up with the Mavs, 51-51.

Game Thread: Nats @ Mavs

D-Will Doesn't Expect A Warm Welcome in Dallas

Deron Williams, who was born in North Texas and nearly signed in Dallas this past offseason, isn't expecting to hear any cheers tonight when the Nets play in Dallas.

D-Will Returns Home To Face Dirk

Deron Williams, Dallas native, was low-balled by Mark Cuban last summer. now he's home. Dallas is three games out of the playoffs. They are an offensive powerhouse but less so on defense, as evidenced by their 127-113 victory over the Hawks.