Tag: Mike Brown

  • Nowitzki, Mavs beat short-handed Cavs (AP)

    Cleveland Cavaliers guard Anthony Parker(notes) drives the ball against Dallas Mavericks center Erick Dampier(notes) during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.

    Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 93-82 on Saturday night. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown held out starters LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal and Mo Williams on the second night of back-to-back preseason games after losing at San Antonio on Friday.

  • Cavs’ Williams: LeBron, Shaq a great fit (AP)

    Cleveland Cavaliers' Shaquille O'Neal(notes) walks away from reporters after answering questions during the NBA basketball team's media day Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, in Independence, Ohio.

    Mike Brown still can't believe he is coaching two superstars. Mo Williams called it destiny. The Cavaliers don't care if destiny equals dynasty — they'd be happy to win that first NBA championship. LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal have practiced together for only two days. Despite the small sample size, Williams has seen enough to expect the 7-foot-1 O'Neal will blend nicely…