Sengun, Rockets to host Doncic and the Mavericks
4 days, 4 hours ago

Sengun, Rockets to host Doncic and the Mavericks

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets host Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in Western Conference play. The Mavericks average 10.5 more points per game than the Rockets allow their opponents to score. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 6-4, averaging 109.8 points, 48.8 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Mavericks: 5-5, averaging 113.1 points, 42.7 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.5 steals and 6.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field.

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Mavs star Luka Doncic will be out about a month before check on calf injury, AP source says
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1 week ago

Mavs star Luka Doncic will be out about a month before check on calf injury, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will be out about a month before being re-evaluated for a calf injury sustained in a Christmas Day loss to Minnesota, a person with knowledge of the injury said Friday. The injury happened in Doncic’s second game back after missing two games with a left heel contusion. Dallas also added four-time NBA champion …

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota
1 week, 1 day ago

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Houston hosts Minnesota aiming to extend its three-game home winning streak. TOP PERFORMERS: Sengun is scoring 18.3 points per game with 10.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists for the Rockets. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 7-3, averaging 111.6 points, 49.3 rebounds, 21.1 …

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide
1 week, 2 days ago

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix enters the matchup with Dallas after losing three straight games. Phoenix is seventh in the Western Conference with 33.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Jusuf Nurkic averaging 7.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 4-6, averaging 113.8 points, 41.6 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

Mavericks play the Timberwolves on Christmas day
1 week, 4 days ago

Mavericks play the Timberwolves on Christmas day

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -4.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks face the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 118.8 points per game the Mavericks score are 11.6 more points than the Timberwolves give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 8-2, averaging 121.3 points, 45.5 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 10.0 steals and 5.5 …

Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108
1 week, 4 days ago

Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic returned from a two-game absence to score 27 points, Daniel Gafford added 23 off the bench and Kyrie Irving finished with 20 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 132-108 on Monday night. Deni Avdija scored 19 off the bench to lead the Trail Blazers, who have lost eight of their last nine games. …

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic
1 week, 6 days ago

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic. Doncic, fifth in the NBA with 28.9 points per game, missed his second consecutive game with a left heel contusion. During one …

Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season

LA Times  

Norman Powell scored 29 points, James Harden added 24 and Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Clippers beat Dallas 118-95 on Thursday night in the Mavericks’ first game this season without star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The Clippers took a 50-49 lead into the second half and outscored the Mavericks 39-28 in the third …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points as part of a triple-double, Klay Thompson turned back the clock with seven 3-pointers, and the Dallas Mavericks avenged an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors with a 143-133 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. Pacers 119, Pelicans 104 Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Indiana to …

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -5; over/under is 226.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to extend its seven-game win streak with a victory against Oklahoma City. The Thunder average 13.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 12.5 per game the Mavericks …

Doncic’s triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Doncic’s triple-double helps Mavericks send Wizards to 16th straight loss in 137-101 rout

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Luka Doncic had 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds and Kyrie Irving added 25 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 137-101 victory over Washington on Thursday night, the Wizards’ 16th straight loss. Takeaways Mavericks: This wasn’t much of a test, but the Mavericks put plenty of distance between themselves and the Wizards before halftime and …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Rockets edge Thunder in battle of top 2 West teams

The Hindu  

Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks nailed a midrange jumper to beat the shot clock and give Houston the lead for good as the host Rockets eked out a 119-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday in a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. Clippers 126, Nuggets 122 James Harden …

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131
1 month ago

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had 36 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. Dallas led by 112-101 after Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, but the Blazers came back to tie it at 127 on Deni Avdija’s three-point play with 1:54 left. Trail Blazers: …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks extended its winning streak to six games, beating the visiting Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Suns 113, Warriors 105 Devin Booker and Tyus Jones stole the spotlight from a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry showdown with a combined 46 points …

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win
1 month ago

Mavericks face the Trail Blazers, seek 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -7.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Portland. The Trail Blazers are shooting 42.8% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points lower than the 44.5% the Mavericks allow to opponents. LAST …

Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah
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1 month ago

Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and Quentin Grimes had 24 points to power the short-handed Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz 106-94 on Saturday night. Washington had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks, who have won four of five games — all without Doncic. Takeaways Mavericks: Dallas made everything look easy when they were …

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz
1 month ago

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes Utah and Dallas face off on Saturday. Dallas ranks fourth in the league scoring 55.3 points per game in the paint led by Luka Doncic averaging 10.9. The Jazz score 109.4 points per game, 1.9 fewer points than the 111.3 the Mavericks allow. …

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic
1 month, 1 week ago

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-1 this season without superstar Luka Doncic, beating the New York Knicks 129-114 on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson tied his season high with 37 points for New York in his second game in Dallas against his former team. Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained …

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers
1 month, 1 week ago

Jalen Green’s 41 points lead Rockets to 122-115 overtime win over 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Green scored a season-high 41 points, Alperen Sengun added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 122-115 in overtime on Wednesday night. Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points, including 28 in the second half, in the loss for Philadelphia, which played without Paul George and Joel Embiid and fell to 3-14. Maxey, …

Sengun records triple-double and Rockets beat Wolves 117-111 in OT to clinch NBA Cup group
1 month, 1 week ago

Sengun records triple-double and Rockets beat Wolves 117-111 in OT to clinch NBA Cup group

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Alperen Sengun had 22 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, Fred VanVleet added 27 points and 11 assists, and the Houston Rockets pulled out a 117-111 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Dillon Brooks added 22 points for Houston, which improved to 3-0 in the competition and clinched West Group …

NBA: Mavs star Luka Doncic wrist sprain to keep him out for three games, will be re-evaluated in a week
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA: Mavs star Luka Doncic wrist sprain to keep him out for three games, will be re-evaluated in a week

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic has a right wrist sprain that will sideline the Dallas Mavericks star on a three-game road trip starting Friday night in Denver. The defending Western Conference champion also visits Miami and Atlanta on the trip, and the timeline for Doncic suggests he will miss a home game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday as well. Doncic said …

Luka Doncic returns from injury to score 26 points as Mavericks top the Pelicans 132-91
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic returns from injury to score 26 points as Mavericks top the Pelicans 132-91

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic returned to the lineup and scored a game-high 26 points, Klay Thompson added 19 and Kyrie Irving had 18 as the Dallas Mavericks beat the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans 132-91 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. Doncic, who missed his first game of the season in Dallas’ win at Oklahoma City on Sunday due …

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -10.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Dallas looking to break its five-game road skid. New Orleans is at the bottom of the Western Conference scoring averaging only 104.6 points per game while shooting 43.8%. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 4-6, …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo nets 59 in Bucks’ OT win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed an NBA season-high 59 points as the Milwaukee Bucks overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Pistons 127-120 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mitchell finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for Cleveland, which is off to the NBA’s best start since the Golden State Warriors’ record-setting 24-game winning streak to begin the …

Alperen Sengun scores 27 to lead Rockets to 101-99 win over Pistons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Alperen Sengun scores 27 to lead Rockets to 101-99 win over Pistons

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Alperen Sengun scored five of his 27 points in the final 2:28 to lead the Houston Rockets to a 101-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Trailing 101-99 with six seconds left, Pistons’ guard Cade Cunningham intentionally missed a free throw and Jaden Ivey got the offensive rebound. Houston got another putback, this one a dunk from …

Pacers Dominate Mavericks, Extend Season Lead to 3-0 Start
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pacers Dominate Mavericks, Extend Season Lead to 3-0 Start

Associated Press  

The Indiana Pacers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 134-127 on Monday night. Myles Turner had a double-double with 30 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton contributed 25 points and 12 assists. The Pacers dominated the first period, shooting 7 of 9 from three-pointers and building a 13-point lead. They maintained their momentum throughout the game, outscoring the Mavericks 48-36 in …

Rockets Secure Crucial Win Over Knicks Despite Late Surge
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rockets Secure Crucial Win Over Knicks Despite Late Surge

Associated Press  

The Houston Rockets defeated the New York Knicks 109-97 on Monday night. Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 25 points and 14 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet added 19 points and Jalen Green had 15. The Knicks were led by 29 points from Jalen Brunson and 21 points from OG Anunoby. The Rockets led by three points before a soaring dunk …

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory
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2 months ago

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks dominated the Orlando Magic, cruising to a 108-85 victory. Luka Doncic shone with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Daniel Gafford contributed 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Mavericks led 65-40 at halftime and maintained their momentum in the second half, extending their lead to 82-52.

Mavericks Dominate Magic, 108-85, Despite Banchero Absence
2 months ago

Mavericks Dominate Magic, 108-85, Despite Banchero Absence

Associated Press  

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Orlando Magic 108-85 on Sunday night. Luka Doncic had a triple-double with 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Daniel Gafford contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds. The Mavericks dominated the first quarter, outscoring the Magic 30-9 and holding a 33-point lead at halftime. Orlando struggled without Paolo Banchero, who suffered a torn oblique …

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory
2 months, 1 week ago

Suns Dominate Mavericks, Clinching Crucial Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 31 points, while Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Suns led by as many as 13 in the first half but settled for a 63-55 lead at the break. The Suns bounced back after blowing a 22-point lead against the …

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut
2 months, 1 week ago

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut

CNN  

Luka Dončić and Klay Thompson led the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the latest edition of the I-35 Rivalry. Dončić missed the entire preseason with a calf injury, but the Slovenian superstar and the four-time NBA champion already looked like they have plenty of chemistry.

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep with a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Doncic started a 10-0 spurt in the first quarter with a floater and closed it with a driving layup …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move within one victory of a record-setting …

Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: ‘We couldn’t play physical’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: ‘We couldn’t play physical’

New York Times  

DALLAS — When the fourth quarter started, Mavericks star Luka Dončić had just two fouls and his team trailed the Celtics by 15 points. “ never happened to me, not that I remember,” said Dončić, who was disqualified from an eventual 106-99 loss with 27 points. Dallas coach Jason Kidd was asked afterwards why he didn’t challenge Dončić’s fifth foul, …

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and White sprinted down the court to swat away the Mavericks’ last chance on Sunday night as Boston beat Dallas 105-98 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. AP AUDIO: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to …

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Lead Dallas Mavericks to NBA Finals with Poise, Skill
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Lead Dallas Mavericks to NBA Finals with Poise, Skill

News 18  

NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic and former NBA champion Kyrie Irving have led the Dallas Mavericks into the NBA Finals with a chance to upset the favored Boston Celtics. “He’s one of the smartest players in this league and one of the reasons we’re playing in the finals is his IQ and his willingness to step up on that stage …

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dunks during a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the …

Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 12 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the first quarter in the Dallas Mavericks’ clinching blowout of Minnesota in the Western Conference finals. Kyrie Irving scored nine points in the final 3 1/2 minutes of the first half, pushing the lead to 29 on the way to a gaping 36-point margin in the …

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -6.5; over/under is 214.5 NBA FINALS: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks to open the NBA Finals. The Celtics won the last regular season matchup 138-110 on March 2 led by 32 points from Jayson Tatum, while Luka …

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals
6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals

LA Times  

Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. “I was one of them.” Dreams become reality for Doncic on Thursday night, when the 25-year-old makes his NBA Finals debut for the Dallas Mavericks as they take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of this year’s title series. He could become the first …

After last year’s false start, Doncic-Irving duo in prime form to Mavericks move to Finals
7 months ago

After last year’s false start, Doncic-Irving duo in prime form to Mavericks move to Finals

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving just needed some time together for the Dallas Mavericks to thrive around this formed-not-so-long-ago All-Star pairing. “Those two worked at it,” coach Jason Kidd said after the Mavericks beat Minnesota to finish the Western Conference finals in five games. “It just didn’t happen overnight.” From Doncic’s fearless 3-point shooting, crafty leaners in the …

Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5
7 months ago

Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic was in his element, hitting shots from everywhere on the court, hushing the crowd and flashing those sly smiles as the Dallas Mavericks delivered a knockout performance. Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to …

Mavericks get Lively back for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves after missing last game with neck sprain
7 months ago

Mavericks get Lively back for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves after missing last game with neck sprain

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dallas Mavericks backup center Dereck Lively II was suited up for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in Minnesota on Thursday after being sidelined for the previous game because of a sprained neck. Lively was listed as questionable with the injury he suffered in the second quarter of Game 3 after losing his balance and taking a …

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić stands on precipice of greatness that always seemed inevitable
7 months ago

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić stands on precipice of greatness that always seemed inevitable

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals MINNEAPOLIS — As Luka Dončić sat down in the tiny postgame news conference room, the smallest one he’ll be in until his season ends, he placed a trophy on the table in front of him. On Thursday, in Game 5’s 124-103 victory against the …

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics
7 months ago

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics

LA Times  

Dallas guard Luka Doncic, right, celebrates during the first half of the Mavericks’ series-clinching win in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to breeze through …

Mavericks look to secure conference finals victory over the Timberwolves
7 months ago

Mavericks look to secure conference finals victory over the Timberwolves

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Mavericks lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks look to clinch the series over the Minnesota Timberwolves in game five of the Western Conference finals. TOP PERFORMERS: Karl-Anthony Towns is scoring 21.8 points per game and averaging 8.3 rebounds for the Timberwolves. LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: …

Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving screamed at the crowd, then turned and grabbed Luka Doncic in a bear hug after the play that clinched a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals for Dallas. “I feel like we’re both born for this, if you ask me,” Irving said after being told Doncic believed his running mate was born for clutch situations. …

Dallas tries to clinch conference finals in game 4
7 months, 1 week ago

Dallas tries to clinch conference finals in game 4

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -3.5; over/under is 210 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Mavericks lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks look to clinch the Western Conference finals over the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four. Dallas is eighth in the NBA with 15.8 fast break points per game led by Irving …

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic lunged for the ball after a steal by Anthony Edwards, knocking it far enough away to create a scramble and a jump ball the Dallas superstar won. Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and Dallas put together a decisive run in the final five minutes to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 on Sunday night …

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