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With 41 seconds left and the Mavericks up by one point, Dirk hit a jump shot with the certainty of a champion. The lead was three. It would not be relinquished. "He's the classic case of a great player, and you just stay the course," said Mavs coach...
Dallas Mavericks went to a familiar script down the stretch, leaning on Dirk Nowitzki to supply crunch-time offense. Nowitzki scored 22 points, 11 in the final 6-plus minutes, Shawn Marion added 16, and the Mavericks held on to beat the Los Angeles...
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle shouts instructions in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Mavericks won 104-97. View Photo »
I was happy for Lamar. I thought he played very well. It’s extremely difficult to come in and do what he did in the first half. He made his first two shots and made plays, and I was very proud of him. He’s been through a lot, but he’s really manned up here and we love him
(AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks went to a familiar script down the stretch, leaning on Dirk Nowitzki to supply crunch-time offense. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle has praised his team's balance on offense this season, but Nowitzki's still the go-to guy with...
When Dallas Coach Rick Carlisle and owner Mark Cuban presented Butler with his 2011 NBA championship ring he won as a member of the Mavericks, he slowly walked to center court to accept it, his steps measured, his feeling showing. Butler patted his...
96-92 win behind five double- digit scorers and stifling defense in the fourth quarter. Dirk Nowitzki led the way with 22 points, while Shawn Marion added 16 points in Dallas' fourth straight win. "We held it together and kept our poise. "I'm real...
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The Mavericks won 105-95. View Photo »
We made the decision to get the ball out of Bryant's hands, and we just didn't get to (Fisher) in time ... Our full intention was to rotate to him, but he got the shot off quick and he shot it high, so we couldn't get to it. But he made a great shot. In that situation, you've got to live with that decis...
Butler, signed by the Clippers in December as a free agent, made a spirited effort to get his knee healthy enough to contribute for Dallas in the playoffs and Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said before the game that Butler "was very close to being active for...
Butler, now a Los Angeles Clipper, received his NBA championship ring prior to tonight's Mavericks-Clippers game at American Airlines Center. Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle took the microphone and spoke of the "grusome injury" that sidelined Butler last...
Richard Preston Carlisle (pronounced KAHR-lye-uhl) (born October 27, 1959 in Ogdensburg, New York) He is the head coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, replacing Avery Johnson. He is a former basketball player and former coach of the NBA's Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons. Full Article
Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The Mavericks won 105-95.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle calls out instructions during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland February 4, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle reacts in the first quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 91-88.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle talks with NBA official Dan Crawford in the first quarter during their NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Phoenix, Arizona, January 30, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle reacts during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas, Texas January 29, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle calls a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Dallas, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. The Mavericks won 101-100 in overtime.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle (R) gives instructions to his team as guard Jason Terry (C) defends Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas January 23, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle argues with officials as his team takes on the New Orleans Hornets during the second half of their NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Louisiana January 21, 2012. The Mavericks won the game 83-81.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, right, reacts to an official in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012. The Mavericks won 83-81.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle walks along the bench in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.
View Photo »In this Feb. 1, 2012, photo, Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle leaves the court after being ejected in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Dallas. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle have been fined by the NBA after they...
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle argues a call during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Utah January 19, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle shouts instructions to his player during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012.
View Photo »LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 16: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks shouts instructions in the game with the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 16, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 73-70.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle shouts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle yells instructions against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts January 11, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle (R) argues as he is restrained by assistant coach Terry Stotts moments before being ejected by referee Josh Tiven who is seen talking with Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter in the third quarter of their NBA Basketball game against the Boston Celtics...
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle argues with the officials during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Carlisle was ejected from the game for arguing and coming onto the court.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle gestures to a referee that a push-off foul should have been called against the Detroit Pistons in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Mavericks defeated the Pistons 100-86.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 09: Mavricks Coach Rick Carlisle (L),and owner Mark Cuban (2nd-R) share a laugh while flanked by team members, during in an event to honor the NBA champion Dallas Mavericks, in the East Room at the White House on January 9, 2012 in Washington, DC. President...
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle, left, reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Dallas won 96-81.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012.
View Photo »DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 04: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 4, 2012 in Dallas, Texas.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle (R) gestures to official Derrick Collins during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas January 2, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle (L) claps as guard Jason Terry runs past after making a three-point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Dallas, Texas January 2, 2012.
View Photo »Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. The Mavericks won 105-95.
View Photo »I was happy for Lamar. I thought he played very well. It’s extremely difficult to come in and do what he did in the first half. He made his first two shots and made plays, and I was very proud of him. He’s been through a lot, but he’s really manned up here and we love him
I talked with him about just competing as hard as he could and letting everything else take care of itself
We didn't get to Derek in time. That's tough ... We had a lot of opportunities we didn't cash in. (But) we battled our butts off and I like that.
Those chairs in the White House aren't the most comfortable
We made the decision to get the ball out of Bryant's hands, and we just didn't get to (Fisher) in time ... Our full intention was to rotate to him, but he got the shot off quick and he shot it high, so we couldn't get to it. But he made a great shot. In that situation, you've got to live with that decis...
His No. 1 job is to compete and play his (rear) off ... We all have his back because he’s a special guy. We all love him. He has some special skills that very few players in this league have. But right now the thing we need from him is a high competitive level and play his game.
His No. 1 job is to compete his butt off, and we all got his back
We love him ... And paricularly the last three games I really love the way he competes. He's going the right way and he's got some really unique skills that are fitting in well with our team.
Our first priority is make sure he goes to the right locker room
He’s a guy that’s in your face defensively and that’s something we need
