In Game 1, Dallas committed a devastating 20 turnovers in its loss to Denver. Things were better in Game 2: the Mavericks coughed up the ball only 11 times, a decently low number considering the pace (93 possessions) of the game.But of those turnovers, half came completely unforced. The Nuggets are a good defensive team, and all teams make mistakes. Every game. You expect the Nuggets to strip a few balls, force a 24-second violation or two. But on six plays in Game 2, Dallas lost possession because they lost focus, didn't communicate or got rattled. Those giveaways kill you, especially against elite great teams.
James Singleton of the Dallas Mavericks is back in the NBA after spending time overseas. When you hear about his experiences you'll understand why NBA players may not be rushing to leave. In this video we ask James which teammate could fight in the MMA (the answer will surprise you), what he thinks of team owner Mark Cuban and why anyone who breaks into his house should watch out.
He's a handyman and an expert marskman. He's got a degree in computer programming, and he's worked as a dishwasher. He still respects his inner-city roots -- "Because of where I'm from, people expect me to get a little money in my pocket and go crazy ... Nope." -- and ultimately he's one of the most interesting young interviews in the NBA. He's new Mavericks forward 
























