Sure, Dirk Nowitzki deserved the regular-season MVP trophy, but that doesn't make this any less awkward, Tony Mejia says. After choking vs. Golden State in the first round, Dirk's plight shows the award should be given out after the playoffs.
While Bruce Bowen's aggressive defensive style remains under the league's microscope, the San Antonio Spurs guard will not be suspended for Monday night's Game 4 against the Suns.
Just as Albert Pujols all but erased Brad Lidge's career as a dominant closer with one swing of the bat, following their first round exit at the hands of the Warrirors, the Dallas Mavericks have no hope of winning a
Carlos Boozer had 34 points and 12 rebounds as the Jazz handed the eighth-seeded Warriors their first home loss of the postseason, 115-101 Sunday night to put Utah up 3-1 in their second-round playoff series.