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08:11 AM ET 11.09 | With the Knicks and Mavericks facing off Friday, all sorts of storylines unfolded with former Mavs. Tyson Chandler said if Dallas owner Mark Cuban played his cards right after the lockout, he could have brought Dallas a second championship. After the Mavericks won the 2010 title, however, Cuban moved on, didn't offer Chandler a contract and let key role players such as point guard J.J. Barea flee during free agency. ... Dallas, after a disappointing first-round KO in last season's playoffs, are off to a strong 4-1 start. "I'm glad because I'm here," Chandler said of Cuban's indifference. "It's a great situation. I'm very happy with the situation. I definitely think we had an opportunity to win back-to-back. Unfortunately things were blown up."

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November 9, 2012 08:15 AM ET

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We all move on...

Good matchup tonight. Both teams off to a good start - this is one of those measuring stick games. If my grandson's final high school football game wasn't tonight, I would be listening to it.

And no, Doc - Cuban didn't screw this team up. :^)

Otis B. Driftwood

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November 9, 2012 08:40 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 11.09 by Otis B. Driftwood

We all move on... Good matchup tonight. Both teams off to a good start - this is one of those measuring stick games. If my grandson's final high school football game wasn't tonight, I would be listening to it. And no, Doc - Cuban didn't screw this team up. :^)

This Chandler dude needs to mute his mouth and just play ball. The past is gone. Let it go and focus on what you can do tonight.

Lostwill

Natick , MA

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November 9, 2012 08:48 AM ET

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Just in case.. if i was wondering... what happened to the Mavs..., now I know!!!! I think the whole NBA nation knew what happened to the Mavs.

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November 9, 2012 09:29 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 11.09 by Otis B. Driftwood

We all move on... Good matchup tonight. Both teams off to a good start - this is one of those measuring stick games. If my grandson's final high school football game wasn't tonight, I would be listening to it. And no, Doc - Cuban didn't screw this team up. :^)

Otis, you know Apple is watching.............The blowup by Cuban didn't sit well with me. We'll see after this season and the summer of free agency if ya boy knew what he was doing. You will see and we all will see!

All about the Apple

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November 9, 2012 09:31 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 11.09 by Otis B. Driftwood

We all move on... Good matchup tonight. Both teams off to a good start - this is one of those measuring stick games. If my grandson's final high school football game wasn't tonight, I would be listening to it. And no, Doc - Cuban didn't screw this team up. :^)

Yeah, this is a game everyone should be interested in. I have not seen the Knicks yet. Watched the Mavs only once, and Mayo and Kaman looked very good.

Red Mamba

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November 9, 2012 09:33 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:55 AM ET 11.09 by G-B

4-1 and they're playing good w/out their best player. The chemistry is great and they have some young fresh legs.

Yeah, the Mavs look very good. They have a rookie Jae Crowder, who is doing very well.

Red Mamba

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November 9, 2012 10:16 AM ET

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Sorry but Chandler is wrong.

The Mavs, had everyone come back, were not going to be able to duplicate the ridiculous shooting they did in 2010.

The Thunder were playing too well and would have sent them home, then ultimately losing to Miami.

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November 9, 2012 10:30 AM ET

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Dallas Is Not Even The Best Team In Texas, Bros.

I Love LA

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November 9, 2012 11:20 AM ET

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NY overpaid for Chandler. Kaman, if healthy is a better center. The Mavs are younger and have cap flexibility. Now Jason Kidd's 'slow break' is NY's problem. Dallas will compete for years to come. We thank Tyson for his service while he was here, but we've moved on.