Mavericks roll past Celtics 122-84 to avoid NBA Finals sweep
The 38-point final margin was the third-biggest ever in an NBA Finals game, behind only Chicago beating Utah 96-54 in 1998 and the Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in 2008.
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The 38-point final margin was the third-biggest ever in an NBA Finals game, behind only Chicago beating Utah 96-54 in 1998 and the Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in 2008.
Preston Pipkins has taken on challenging odds before and beat them. Now, the 14-year-old Dallas Maverick fan hopes his hometown team can do the same.
When Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano isn't keeping its founder busy, Cheryl Jackson has another passion to pursue – her deep love for the Dallas Mavericks.
Luka Dončić's message is simple for the struggling 3-point shooters around him, and with Dallas trailing Boston 2-0 while coming home for the NBA Finals.
Doncic fouled out with the Mavericks having gotten to 93-90. There was no miracle finish.
Jan Riggins wanted to create something to reflect DFW's excitement about the Mavs.
A kid from Oak Cliff who used to watch Mavs games from the nosebleeds is now opening for the Mavs with a custom guitar.
The Dallas Mavericks are returning to the American Airlines Center for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Abel Hernandez said he has yet to reach the apex of his dreams even though his barber's clippers shave the heads of pro athletes who make millions.
Irving shot only 35% in the first two games of these finals in Boston — where fans made it clear they don't like him much.
Fans are looking for Dallas' first NBA Finals win against the Celtics and some exclusive merch to celebrate the moment.
Leading up to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks are dropping special gear at select locations in DFW.
In this edition of Armchair Quarterback, Mavs fans talk to CBS News Texas about the 105-98 loss to the Boston Celtics Sunday night.
You may not know his name, but if you've been to a Dallas Mavericks game, you know his voice.
Game 3 is Wednesday night in Dallas. The Mavericks need a win then or in Game 4 on Friday to avoid a sweep.
At 25 years old, Doncic has already racked up a raft of accolades that have him on track to be one of the greatest Europeans — or anyone else — to play the game.
The Mavericks and Celtics square off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
We got a peek of the menu at the TD Garden in Boston ahead of Game 1 on Thursday.
The announcement comes days before the Mavericks make their third-ever appearance in the NBA Finals.
Fans will have to act quick to snag tickets when they go on sale Friday at 1 p.m.
The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals! Fans can grab their gear at sporting goods stores across North Texas.
The Dallas Mavericks are Western Conference Finals champions and are headed to the NBA Finals!
Luka Dončić was named the Western Conference Finals MVP.
If you want the Western Conference Championship gear Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the rest of the team were wearing Thursday night, stores have you covered with special hours.
The incident began with a wrong-way driving call near Loop 820 early Monday morning, authorities said.
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
A million-dollar lawsuit has been filed after a young mother was left paralyzed from the neck down when a tree suddenly fell on top of her SUV last month in East Dallas.
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
The incident began with a wrong-way driving call near Loop 820 early Monday morning, authorities said.
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
A million-dollar lawsuit has been filed after a young mother was left paralyzed from the neck down when a tree suddenly fell on top of her SUV last month in East Dallas.
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
The company that employed the driver in a crash that killed five people in Terrell has a history of violations.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
Conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while he was speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Abbott issued an executive order Wednesday morning that bans the sale of hemp products to people under 21.
When President Trump ate at a Washington restaurant to promote his federal law enforcement surge in the nation's capital, he was greeted by protesters inside but cheers outside.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Jake Burger homered twice and the playoff-chasing Texas Rangers beat Milwaukee 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
Eagles DT Jalen Carter avoided further suspension and was fined $57,222 for spitting on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott in Week 1.
On Sept. 6, Kidd was inducted alongside members of the 2008 U.S. men's Olympic team in the Hall of Fame's 2025 class.
All of those rookie fill-ins are keeping the injury-plagued Texas Rangers in playoff contention.
Michael Helman drove in all the Texas runs with a grand slam and a double, lefty Jacob Latz pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the playoff-chasing Rangers beat the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers 5-0.
Lady Gaga will bring her sold-out MAYHEM Ball tour to Fort Worth's Dickies Arena on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2026, with tickets on sale starting Sept. 10.
Debbie Gibson wrote about the highs-and-lows of her career in her new memoir, "Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music."
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
From Fort Worth to Ferris, a wave of productions is transforming North Texas into a national film hub — and giving local talent new opportunities.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
