GAME THREAD: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers

WHO: Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers

WHAT: Hey, who's that tall blond German dude?

WHERE: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: 9:30 p.m. CT

HOW: NBAtv or FSSW

THE STORY: HEY GUYS DIRK IS BACK GET HYPE. I was supposed to go to this game but the combination of rain in Southern California (GASP!) and the last day of work before the holiday put a cramp in those plans. But, Dirk is back and all is well. I don't think the Mavs have a shot at this game even with Dirk, but these Mavs-Clips games historically get interesting, so never say never?

Go Mavs. (Please enjoy the song I've chosen in honor of both Dirk and tonight's rain.)