The Maverick Collapsed

Before anything else, the Mavericks (Dallas "Mavs" Mavericks of the NBA) should stay out of the 1st and 2nd seed because nothing good happened to them, especially the fact that they are 'destined' to be ousted in 6 games when they are the 1st or 2nd seed. Ever since the best-of-7 series was implemeneted, the Mavs have failed to make a successful run for a championship, including this year (2010). Here are some links that justify the pattern (way back in 2006).

Warriors 111, Mavericks 86 in Game 6 of 2007 Playoffs, First Round (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2007050309

Spurs finish off No. 2 seed Mavs in Game 6 of 2010 Playoffs, First Round (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2010042924

Rocky season sharpens Spurs for playoff run in 2010 (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AopbLDJaXg_6A12lQ.Csswe8vLYF?slug=aw-mavsspurs043010

However, when they are not the 1st or 2nd seed, they are able to enter the Second Round (or even the Finals). But, they are still ousted in 6 games (or less).

Heat 95, Mavericks 92 in Game 6 of 2006 Playoffs, Finals (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2006062006

Anthony leads Nuggets into 2009 NBA conference finals (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2009051307

Therefore, let us just hope that the Mavs will find the 'right' standing before making in to the playoffs.

Farewell to the Old, Look Back to the Old

Arena that brought NBA to Orlando bids farewell (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AvMAvZXDyuOal12naOCVRmy8vLYF?slug=ap-magic-arenasfarewell

New Jersey Nets end 29-year run at Meadowlands (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=An7mOb6zzLLyexoJQ4nC4OS8vLYF?slug=ap-nets-meadowlands

BDL Review: 'No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson' (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/BDL-Review-No-Crossover-The-Trial-of-Allen-Iv;_ylt=AreIOuEGehr_JJ.rRzlDa7q8vLYF?urn=nba,233631

Re-live 1,333

Nelson captures career victories record - NBA (Y! Sports)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=AjAhTTOX1gq39yWdFx0dfZO8vLYF?gid=2010040716

Nelson Makes Record (NBA.COM)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=AnBdxA2yvdstrfQAv9Ys9ie8vLYF?slug=ys-nelsonsrecord040710

Don Nelson makes history in victory over Timberwolves (NBA.COM)
http://www.nba.com/games/20100407/GSWMIN/gameinfo.html

Nelson leaves a legacy as one of NBA's true characters (NBA.COM)
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/art_garcia/04/06/nelson.record/index.html

Don Nelson Makes Milestone (NBA.COM)
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2010/04/07/20100407_gsw_nelson_milestone.nba/

Lenny Wilkens on Don Nelson (NBA.COM)
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2010/04/06/20100406_gametime_wilkins.nba/index.html