Memo to Mavs: just win

The bad news is that Dirk Nowitzski will pay a $5,000 fine for kicking a basketball into the stands. What was he thinking? I love intensity but kicking a ball is silly. Again, what was he thinking?

The good news is that he won't be suspended.

The Mavs need to regroup and stop blaming the referees. Mark Cuban needs to get serious and start acting like an owner rather than an English soccer fan.

Cuban has been good for the Mavs. He turned around a sick franchise and has been great with the fans. Cuban has also done a lot of charity work.

The referees did not hurt the Mavs. It was bad shooting and defense.

So win tonight and stop looking for excuses.