March 2nd 2012: Mavericks and Stars Results

The Mavericks still have looked poorly coming into the second half of the season. They haven't won a game in the second half, and are on a four game losing streak. Including last night's loss to the last place Western Conference New Orleans Hornets. The final score on last night's game was 97 to 92. The Mavericks looked a little bit sloppy in this game. There was one exception though with Rodrigue Beaubois who seemed to step up.  Beaubois had 25 points on the night. The Mavericks run at the end though almost came through, but just like against New Jersey, the Mavericks fell short. The Mavericks will be at home tonight taking on the Utah Jazz at 7:30, and will attempt to end their losing streak. It is also official that Lamar Odom will actually being playing with the Mavericks instead of playing with the Mavericks' D League team the Texas Legends. Mark Cuban has said only the last part of the season is important in this strike shortened season, but should we be worried yet?

While the Mavericks have been in a losing slump, the Stars have played the complete opposite here lately. As a Stars fan it is always fun to watch them play the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars came into this game and got two more points that they needed defeating the Oilers 3 to 1. The Stars currently sit at 8th place in the Western Conference just 3 points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings. Though Edmonton hasn't had a good team the last couple years, it is always fun to get a victory over your Western Conference rival. Dvorak, Vincour, and Ryder where the three Stars that got the three goals on the board. Michael Ryder's empty net goal gave him his 27th goal of the seaon. Ryder leads the teams in goals scored.  Kari Lehtonen had a phenomenal peformance in the net as well. He had 19 saves in the game, and should've had help in shot number 20. Lehtonen was only 30 short seconds away from a shut out! There next game will be tomorrow night as they continue on with their Canadian road trip as they take on the Calgary Flames at 6:00 central time.