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Mavs vs. Thunder Preview: Can Dallas Find Stability After Roller-Coaster Start?
The 2022-23 NBA season has been a roller-coaster experience for the Dallas Mavericks, and never the enjoyable sort.
Via 26 video games, the Mavs discover themselves with a 13-13 document and barely clinging to the tenth spot within the Western Convention standings, which is the final Play-In Match spot. There’s nonetheless an extended technique to go, however the Mavs’ entrance workplace cannot be proud of how this present roster has gotten off to one more gradual begin for the third consecutive yr – particularly when contemplating that Luka Doncic got here into the season in wonderful form and has carried out at an MVP stage.
Coming off a demoralizing 144-115 blowout loss to the Chicago Bulls in a sport the place Doncic rested, the Mavs will attempt to rebound at American Airways Heart in opposition to the younger Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder. The excellent news? The Mavs have had a day of relaxation and maintain a 10-4 document at residence. The unhealthy information? A kind of 4 residence losses got here in opposition to this OKC squad on the finish of October in what was a historic meltdown.
After main by 16 factors with lower than 4 minutes to go in that Oct. 29 matchup at AAC, the Mavs by some means blew their lead en path to a 117-111 loss in additional time. NBA groups have been 9,975-1 when main by a minimum of 16 factors within the last 4 minutes earlier than that sport, and the Mavs managed to make that 9,975-2.
“That’s on me,” Doncic mentioned. “I didn’t lead the workforce. I didn’t make pictures. I didn’t do what wanted to be accomplished to win.”
Doncic and the Mavs will attempt to avenge that embarrassing loss whereas additionally making an attempt to crawl again over .500 after back-to-back disappointing losses. It is going to be simpler mentioned than accomplished, although, as OKC star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a career-best season by averaging 30.8 factors per sport on 50.1-percent capturing. He put up 38 factors on the Mavs within the groups’ first assembly.
For Dallas, there was a scarcity of stability this season, and to achieve its preseason targets of constructing on a Western Convention Finals look, that might want to change before later. Can stability be achieved with the present roster, or is a shakeup wanted? We’ll discover out for certain within the coming month as commerce rumors warmth up.
RECORDS: Dallas Mavericks (13-13), Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder (11-15)
WHEN: Monday, December 12, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. CT
WHERE: American Airways Heart (Dallas, TX)
TV: Bally Sports activities Southwest, NBA League Cross
RADIO: 97.1 The Freak, 99.1 FM Zona MX (Spanish)
ODDS: The Mavs are 8.5-point favorites over the Thunder.
NEXT UP: The Mavs proceed their three-game homestand in opposition to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday earlier than wrapping issues up in opposition to Damian Lillard and the Portland Path Blazers on Friday.
FINAL WORD: “It’s troublesome, however it’s no excuses,” mentioned Christian Wooden, who put up 21 factors and 9 rebounds in his first begin of the season in opposition to the Bulls. “I feel we may have undoubtedly made it a winnable sport tonight, however no excuses. You may say we solely had 12 hours of journey and have been working on sleep. We simply acquired to be higher energy-wise and defensively.”
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Hania Aamir explains why she abruptly left her Dallas meet-and-greet
After her Dallas meet-and-greet ended abruptly, leaving fans disappointed, Hania Aamir explained in an Instagram story that she left early because an event organiser allegedly verbally abused her and her manager, Maida Azmat.
In a detailed Instagram story, Aamir maintained that she loves and respects her fans, and that the event ending suddenly was unfortunate. She said she was proud of the fact that her fans had built a community of love, trust and support, and therefore offered some transparency regarding the matter.
“Everyone saw videos of me walking to the crowd and taking pictures and everything was fine. When I was going back to my seat I heard one of the organisers verbally abuse my manager. So I walked up to her and asked what had happened and told the man (one of the organisers) that he cannot speak to her like this. She was so distraught that she went backstage. I followed her to make sure she was okay and Fahad [Mustafa] being a gentleman also came to check up on her.”
Backstage, the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actors started taking pictures with fans, however, Aamir said the event organiser in question chased after them, allegedly calling them names and telling them to leave the premises.
“[He] called off the security protocols, and verbally assaulted us even more (people had to hold him back). We were rushed out by our promoter Arif Khan to not further escalate anything and we managed a personal means of transport to get back safely to the hotel.”
Aamir emphasised that no one had the right to disrespect another person, regardless of their position. She continued that just because women were in male-dominated fields, it was wrong to assume that someone could get away “with almost anything” without the women taking a stand for themselves.
“Thirdly, we as a fraternity put in a lot of effort to make our fans happy. And such people with their theatrics are mostly trying to paint us black. I don’t know, maybe it does something for their ego. But promoters/ organisers need to step up and make sure such clowns don’t ruin the events and the experience for the fans and the artists.”
The Mere Humsafar actor also called on media outlets to show responsibility with their journalism and stop levelling allegations against artists without facts.
“Last but not the least, I would like to apologise to every single one of you who came. And I dearly love every single one of you. I am sorry things had to end this way. Just have to get through with the bad days I guess.”
Support from entertainment industry
Soon after Aamir’s statement, she was flooded with support from the entertainment fraternity, with many decrying the disrespect she faced.
Fellow actor Yashma Gill reshared Aamir’s story and said, “Like always, immense respect for Hania Aamir and Maida Azmat for handling the situation not only professionally but also with bravery.”
Gill added that there was no place for disrespect in the entertainment or other industries. “Let’s call him out so no one ever has to go through the same because of him or people like him again.”
Actor Maya Ali said, “Disrespect is unacceptable at any cost or under any circumstances. I am so proud of you for handling this situation with such grace. It’s truly disappointing that some individuals failed to show respect to our Pakistani stars and their teams.”
Actor and internet personality Umer Khan, popularly known as Ukhano, shared pictures of him with both Aamir and Azmat, and said, “No one should have the right to disrespect our stars”.
Khan added that Aamir always devoted herself to her craft and fans, which is why she is “Asia’s most influential artist”, and that Azmat had been his mentor since he started working and inspired him with her professionalism.
“If some third-class promoter can’t show respect and love to our stars then everyone should walk out and boycott such promoters. We stand with you.”
Actor and musician Azaan Sami Khan said, “It’s unfortunate to see the artist being blamed without understanding the complete context.”
Actor Namreen Khan echoed others’ sentiments and wrote, “No one has [the] right to disrespect artists. Hania Aamir is a gem of a person! Her love and respect for fans and people is no secret.”
Radio personality Anoushey Ashraf also said that there was no room disrespect and abuse for anyone.
“Artists are our pride and assets. Am sorry you had to experience this. At the end of the day, people show their own upbringing and mindset when they decide to disrespect a woman (and many a times one from media).”
Filmmaker Nabeel Qureshi said, “This has always been the case with the majority of promoters. In the end, it’s the artists and fans who have to suffer, while the promoters still manage to benefit the most.”
Actor Hira Khan wrote, “No, you can’t put everything on the artist because it’s easier for you to do so!”
Fashion stylist Aarinda Noor, who dressed Aamir for the event, said, “No one has the right to disrespect anyone! It’s very easy to escalate negativity and extremely difficult to understand the responsibility.”
Aamir’s Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum co-star Fahad Mustafa has not commented on the situation yet.
Dallas, TX
Here is everything you need to know for Sunday’s Cowboys and Eagles game
The Dallas Cowboys are undefeated this season in games played where they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Whether or not that continues to hold true over the final two weeks of the regular season will be of extreme fascination.
Up next for the Cowboys is their final road trip of the year, a venture to face a division rival in the Philadelphia Eagles. It was the Eagles’ loss last week to the Washington Commanders that served as the final straw that eliminated Dallas from the playoffs, and as a result, Philly all but took themselves out of contention for the top seed in the NFC.
Still though, a win would give the Eagles the NFC East title, their first since 2023. Whenever the division is secured it will mark the 20th consecutive year that the NFC East has seen its reigning champion fail to repeat so Philly will in all likelihood be the team carrying that burden next year.
Cooper Rush, CeeDee Lamb, Rico Dowdle and co. will have their hands full on offense while Micah Parsons, Marist Liufau and DaRon Bland look to help Dallas continue their form on defense. Even with the season being effectively lost before it was official we have seen the Cowboys playing hard and it stands to reason that this will continue in the City of Brotherly Love.
Here’s our stream for everything you need to know about it all. We will update it throughout the week to include all relevant news regarding the game, injuries and everything else.
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Dallas weather: Cloudy Christmas forecast
DALLAS – Christmas morning started off with fog and a bit of drizzle, but after the morning hours we should be dry.
Skies will be gray pretty much all day. Though you may see some sun peeking here and there.
High temperatures will end up in the high 50s today.
Thursday Forecast: Storm chances return
Storm chances return on Thursday morning.
Around 9 or 10 o’clock, rain is expected to begin to the west and move east throughout the day.
There is a high wind and hail risk with the storms, but that is mostly to the south and east of the Metroplex.
We could see some flight delays for people looking to travel on Thursday.
7-Day Forecast
There could be a few storms on Friday.
We expect some warm weather over the weekend.
Temperatures will be back in the 70s on Sunday.
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