It\'s Saturday Morning Mavs Donuts, featuring the underappreciated Bosh, TNT\'s homework on Dirk being eated by C-Webb\'s dog, \"Around The Horn\'\' messiness, Marv Albert vs. 50 Cent, Bill Simmons thinks police officers ought to take the time to recognize his level of celebrity, and, just to keep things light, a KKK rally at a football game. ... They\'re not only good -- they\'re good for you! Donuts!

   Something at the center of the second-best start in Mavs franchise history? The surprisingly studly play at center, once again in evidence Friday as the Mavs topped visiting Sacramento 104-102 to sprint into first place in the West with a 10-3 record.

   After 13 games, here’s what the Mavs average per night from their starting center: 9.7 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks. Whether it’s been the now-at-rest Erick Dampier or Friday’s first-teamer Drew Gooden, it’s been special – and those stats are among the hidden gems we unearth and polish up from an All-Access Pass night with the Mavs at the AAC:

Old friend Paul Westphal is coming to town as the coach of the Kings (Sacto at Dallas, 7:30 tonight at the AAC) … but Shawn Marion won’t be dressed up to greet him. A couple of quick pregame notes in this Mavs Afternoon Drive: