1. 5 New Year's Resolutions for the Dallas Mavericks

    It would be too simplistic to just say "Dirk Nowitzki returns to All-Star form" and "no more five-game losing streaks." The Dallas Mavericks ' New Year's resolutions will be more complex...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 1,632 reads 13 comments

  2. 5 New Year's Resolutions for the Houston Rockets

    Scoring 120 points in three straight games won't be a New Year's resolution for the Houston Rockets. Been there, done that. Once every 25 years is plenty. What we're looking for are realistic resolutions that will benefit Houston in 2013 and beyond...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 1,930 reads 19 comments

  3. Dirk Nowitzki Is Dallas Mavericks' Early Christmas Present vs. San Antonio Spurs

    Dirk Nowitzki 's return to the Dallas Mavericks was a surprisingly early Christmas present, but the Mavs still got blown out by the San Antonio Spurs Sunday night, 129-91...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 713 reads 2 comments

  4. Houston Rockets' Best and Worst Statistical 5-Man Units so Far This Season

    Halloween night was downright scary for NBA backcourt tandems, as they watched James Harden and Jeremy Lin leading the new-look Houston Rockets . The highlights reels for Harden and Lin have proven to be must-see TV...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 3,374 reads 9 comments

  5. Dallas Mavericks' Losses to Miami and Memphis Can Be Called "The Odd Couple"

    Vince Carter was forced to defend center Marc Gasol down the stretch Friday night, in a matchup that can best be described as "The Odd Couple." Let's carry the sitcom's theme a bit further...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 355 reads 7 comments

  6. Handicapping Dallas Mavericks Players' Odds of Making the 2013 NBA All-Star Game

    Dirk Nowitzki continues to pick up votes for the 2013 NBA All-Star game without picking up a basketball in regular season play...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 1,737 reads 2 comments

  7. Dallas Mavericks' Grades in OT Loss to Minnesota Timberwolves

    Derek Fisher got off the canvas several times in an incredible performance, but he was disqualified before the final bell. As a result, The Dallas Mavericks lost a heavyweight slugfest 114-106 in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves ...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 902 reads 7 comments

  8. Dallas Cowboys Are Doomed Against Pittsburgh Steelers Says Tommy the Swami

    The Dallas Cowboys ' "Doomsday Defense" of the 1970s couldn't do much against the Pittsburgh Steelers . In 2012, Rob Ryan's injury-riddled unit won't fare much better...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 2,453 reads 6 comments

  9. Houston Rockets' Grades in Win over Boston Celtics

    It was another coming out party for Houston Rockets center Greg Smith. This time, a national audience watched Smith lead Houston to an impressive win over the Boston Celtics Friday night on ESPN...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 3,072 reads 25 comments

  10. Dallas Mavericks: Handing out Team Awards Through the Season's 1st Quarter

    O.J. Mayo has a little Robert De Niro in him. Sounds absurd until you look at the multiple awards Mayo is clutching. O.J...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 2,057 reads 8 comments

  11. Updated Houston Rockets Playoffs Odds Through Season's First Quarter

    At the quarter pole of the NBA season, the Houston Rockets are stuck in mud. No need to panic. They have plenty of company in the Western Conference playoff race...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 5 months ago 1,095 reads 9 comments

  12. Why the Dallas Mavericks Miss NY Knicks' Tyson Chandler so Much

    Dallas Mavericks fans get sick of talking and whining about Tyson Chandler . We know Mark Cuban made a huge mistake letting Chandler get away to the New York Knicks ...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 488 reads 1 comments

  13. Does Dirk Nowitzki Make the Dallas Mavericks a Contender When He Returns?

    The Dallas Mavericks will be a contender when Dirk Nowitzki returns from arthroscopic knee surgery. Several questions arise from this declaration: 1...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 3,143 reads 26 comments

  14. Houston Rockets Stock Watch: Rising and Falling Players After the First Month

    The Houston Rockets offense is clicking on all cylinders these days, and their fans are raising the roof at the Toyota Center...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 2,515 reads 23 comments

  15. Adrian Peterson's Ranking Among NFL's Top 10 Running Backs Ever

    Adrian Peterson 's epic 210-yard rushing performance against Green Bay today only solidifies his status among the NFL 's top 10 greatest running backs ever...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 10,300 reads 24 comments

  16. Game-by-Game Predictions for Dallas Mavericks' December

    Thankfully, Dirk Nowitzki should play for the first time this season for the Dallas Mavericks at some point in December. These game-by-game predictions for Dallas in December are going to be realistic...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 831 reads 1 comments

  17. Who Have Been the Houston Rockets' Most Disappointing Players This Season?

    Jeremy Lin is one of the most polarizing athletes this side of Tim Tebow. I'm probably one of the few people left who believe that both can still play their respective sports at a high level...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 1,542 reads 6 comments

  18. James Harden and Kevin Durant's Current NBA MVP Rankings

    James Harden and Kevin Durant won't be guarding each-other tonight in Oklahoma City, but their statistical matchup will be monitored closely throughout the game...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 810 reads 5 comments

  19. Dallas Mavericks: 10 Best Trades in Franchise History

    Dirk Nowitzki's trade to Dallas is now esteemed in Mavericks ' lore. However, when Don Nelson made a draft-day deal for the young 7-foot German, it was a much different story...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 1,535 reads 0 comments

  20. TCU Horned Frogs Own Texas and There Is No Turning Back

    Everything people were saying at the end of TCU’s upset win at Texas last night was basically true: 1. The Horned Frogs wanted this game more. 2. TCU has been much better on the road this season than at home...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 1,264 reads 28 comments

  21. O.J. Mayo Is Earning Redemption with the Dallas Mavericks

    "I love O.J. Mayo." This sounds like something a happy-go-lucky fellow like Jim Carrey might say in one of your favorite comedy flicks...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 1,931 reads 8 comments

  22. Houston Rockets: Most Startling Statistics of the Season

    Jeremy Lin wanted to become the next Walt "Clyde" Frazier in New York . That turned into a Linsane notion...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 1,284 reads 7 comments

  23. Tim Tebow Time Should Be at Least 15 Starts for New York Jets

    The Tim Tebow era in New York should last at least 15 starts, and it has nothing to do with his jersey number...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 2,283 reads 28 comments

  24. "Collin Football" Catapults Kansas State to No. 1 at TCU

    "Johnny Football" set the stage in Tuscaloosa and "Collin Football" capitalized with another award-winning performance at Amon G. Carter Stadium...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 970 reads 3 comments

  25. Los Angeles Lakers: Why Phil Jackson Won't Be the Savior

    The Lakers fired head coach Mike Brown five games into the season after a 1-4 start (via ESPN ). The Lakers were losing their city to the Clippers and had to find a way to recapture Los Angeles...

    Tom Horowitz Written by Tom Horowitz about 6 months ago 451 reads 2 comments