Cleveland hosts Dallas in cross-conference contest
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Cleveland hosts Dallas in cross-conference contest

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland and Dallas meet in non-conference action. Dallas is third in the Western Conference with 15.4 fast break points per game led by Kyrie Irving averaging 3.5. The Cavaliers score 114.4 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than the 117.4 the Mavericks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 115.3 points, 43.9 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 6.4 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 50.4% from the field. Mavericks: 7-3, averaging 117.1 points, 44.4 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 7.3 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.4% from the field.

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Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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1 day, 19 hours ago

Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland seeks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Cavaliers take on Utah. The Cavaliers score 121.7 points per game, 2.4 more points than the 119.3 the Jazz give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 8-2, averaging 118.4 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 3.3 …

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win
2 weeks 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 …

Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Cleveland and Boston match up in battle of top offenses
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cleveland and Boston match up in battle of top offenses

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics square off in a meeting between the NBA’s top two offenses. Boston ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference with 10.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Luke Kornet averaging 2.0. LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 7-3, averaging 120.2 points, 43.6 rebounds, 27.2 …

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz
3 weeks, 3 days 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. …

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

Associated Press  

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Friday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -4; over/under is 245.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Atlanta and Cleveland meet on Friday. The Cavaliers average 15.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 fewer made shots on average than the 16.6 per game the Hawks allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Hawks: 4-6, averaging 117.2 …

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

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors
4 weeks ago

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who opened the season 15-0 before losing at Boston last week, are 10-0 on their home floor for the first since the 2017-18 season, …

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide
1 month 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, …

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Coby White scored 29 and Nikola Vucevic had 25 for the Bulls, who were still …

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record
1 month, 1 week ago

Mitchell magic helps Cavs tame Bulls, keep perfect record

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell grabs a rebound away from Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams during an NBA game in Chicago on Monday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS CHICAGO — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, as the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers came from behind once more to preserve their 100 percent start to the season with a 119-113 victory over the …

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points and Evan Mobley had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated with a 119-113 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Nets 107, Pelicans 105 Cam Thomas scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.9 seconds remaining, and visiting Brooklyn handed New Orleans its …

Michael Porter Jr. hits winning jumper in the final seconds and Denver beats Dallas 122-120
1 month, 1 week ago

Michael Porter Jr. hits winning jumper in the final seconds and Denver beats Dallas 122-120

Associated Press  

DENVER — Michael Porter Jr. hit a mid-range jumper with seven seconds left and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight, 122-120 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Trailing by three going into the final period, Dallas got three 3-pointers in a row from Irving to take a 105-102 lead with 8:46 left to play. Irving’s bank shot gave …

Dallas Mavericks Dominate Orlando Magic, Clinching Crucial Victory
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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota Timberwolves Triumph Over Denver Nuggets in Thrilling Thriller

The Hindu  

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 23 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. The Timberwolves earned their third win in the past four games, extending their winning streak to four games.

Cavaliers Dominate Wizards, Continue Perfect Start to Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers Dominate Wizards, Continue Perfect Start to Season

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Washington Wizards in a convincing 135-116 victory on Saturday night. Donovan Mitchell shone with 30 points, Jarrett Allen contributed 23 points and 10 assists, while Darius Garland added 23 points. The Cavaliers shot 54% from the floor and maintained a strong lead throughout the game. Despite struggling shooting efficiency in the first half, the Wizards' …

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-101 in their home opener. Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade scored 19 points each, while Jarrett Allen added 17 and 11 rebounds. Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham also scored 22 and 33 points respectively for the Cavs. The Pistons were led by Jarret Allen with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while the Cavaliers …

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut
1 month, 4 weeks 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.

Dallas faces Las Vegas, looks to halt 8-game slide
3 months ago

Dallas faces Las Vegas, looks to halt 8-game slide

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at Las Vegas Aces Las Vegas; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings is looking to break its eight-game slide with a win over Las Vegas Aces. Las Vegas scores 86.1 points and has outscored opponents by 5.3 points per game. Dallas has shot at a 44.6% clip from the field this season, 1.3 percentage points higher …

Dallas faces Indiana on 15-game road skid
3 months, 1 week ago

Dallas faces Indiana on 15-game road skid

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at Indiana Fever Indianapolis; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings will aim to break its 15-game road losing streak when the Wings take on Indiana Fever. Dallas averages 83.6 points per game, 3.4 fewer than the 87.0 Indiana gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Fever: 6-4, averaging 88.2 points, 36.9 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 5.6 steals and 3.9 …

Dallas visits Phoenix following Cloud’s 31-point performance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas visits Phoenix following Cloud’s 31-point performance

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at Phoenix Mercury Phoenix; Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix Mercury takes on the Dallas Wings after Natasha Cloud scored 31 points in the Phoenix Mercury’s 84-78 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Dallas averages 81.0 points per game, 3.9 fewer than the 84.9 Phoenix allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Mercury: 6-4, averaging 87.6 points, 29.8 rebounds, 20.7 …

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep

New York Times  

DALLAS — Deficits like the one the Dallas Mavericks face in the NBA Finals are never overcome, nor do they interrupt the pride of the team trying to dig itself out of such a deep hole. Luka Dončić scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half of Game 4, the Mavericks built one of the largest halftime leads …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. “But at the end of the day, we’ve got to make shots to win the game.” The pressure will be on back in Dallas, with …

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

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead

Al Jazeera  

An all-round team effort with offence and defence helped the Celtics go to Game 3 in Dallas with a 2-0 lead. The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Holiday credited Tatum for keeping the …

Brown has 22, Porzingis returns with 20 as Celtics open NBA Finals with 107-89 win over Mavericks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Brown has 22, Porzingis returns with 20 as Celtics open NBA Finals with 107-89 win over Mavericks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, …

Mavericks aren’t panicking after Game 1 NBA Finals loss. They’ve been here before
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavericks aren’t panicking after Game 1 NBA Finals loss. They’ve been here before

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks have been down 0-1 in a series twice during their run to the NBA Finals. They know what the “tomorrow” of a game like this, a 107-89 smashing at the hands of the Boston Celtics in Thursday’s Game 1, feels like. Guys have been in the right mental space.” It’s that belief that helped Dallas …

If Mavericks’ stars can’t beat Celtics 1-on-1, this series is over
6 months, 2 weeks ago

If Mavericks’ stars can’t beat Celtics 1-on-1, this series is over

New York Times  

BOSTON — Here’s the most telling play of Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, in the opening minutes of the second quarter. First, because amazingly it was the Dallas Mavericks’ only corner 3 in the first 39 minutes of the game, one in which the Boston Celtics completely outclassed the Mavs for a 107-89 victory. Boston turned the Mavs …

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
6 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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 …

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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: …

Dallas tries to clinch conference finals in game 4
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Dallas hosts Minnesota with 2-0 series lead
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Dallas hosts Minnesota with 2-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Mavericks lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals with a 2-0 lead in the series. Minnesota is the top team in the Western Conference giving up just 106.5 points per game while holding opponents to 45.0% shooting. …

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Mavericks take 2-0 lead over Wolves with crunch Doncic 3-pointer
6 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Mavericks take 2-0 lead over Wolves with crunch Doncic 3-pointer

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with 3 seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the playoffs to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-0 lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals on Friday night. Doncic had 32 points, 13 assists and …

Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by Irving
7 months ago

Mavs have early control over Wolves in Western Conference finals with mature, savvy effort by Irving

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kyrie Irving injected a burst of energy into the Dallas Mavericks to begin the Western Conference finals with a furious flurry of drives to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves. I’ve succeeded and I’ve also failed, so I look at this moment as an opportunity to help other guys really settle in and be aware of what comes …

P.J. Washington’s free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
7 months ago

P.J. Washington’s free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving probably wondered if his uncanny run of closeout victories without a loss in his career was finally near an end. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left as the Mavs rallied from 17 points down in the second half for a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to …

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers eliminated by the Celtics in 5 games. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff says they made progress

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff wants to come back for another season. “This has been a difficult year for us, for a bunch of different reasons,” Bickerstaff said after the Cavaliers fell to Boston 113-98 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night. “Everything went wrong that could have went wrong,” said Cavs big man …

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Al Horford wanted to savor the moment. Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Boston beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season. Horford added 22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and six of Boston’s 19 3-pointers to help the Celtics post their third …

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
7 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink

New York Times  

By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Joe Vardon, Anthony Slater and Tim Cato The Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, winning 104-92 to move one win away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 Series: Dallas leads 3-2 Game 6: 8 p.m. Saturday in Dallas Mavericks just …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown
7 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell spent the biggest game of Cleveland’s season sitting helplessly on the bench in street clothes. The All-Star guard sat out Game 4 on Monday night with a strained left calf and couldn’t help as the Cavaliers fought hard before losing 109-102 to the Boston Celtics, who took a 3-1 in their East semifinal series. Mitchell, who …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

News 18  

Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Mitchell scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and received plenty of support from “attack-minded” teammates as the Cavs bounced back from a …

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mavericks, Clippers meet with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -4.5; over/under is 209 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Dallas Mavericks for game three of the Western Conference first round with the series tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard is scoring 23.7 points per game with 6.1 …

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Led by Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks bounced back to take away home-court advantage from the Los Angeles Clippers and newly returned and rusty Kawhi Leonard. “He’s going to find his rhythm and we’re going to find our rhythm around him.” Plagued by poor shooting and behind for much of the game, the Clippers …

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic
8 months ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers spent the week insisting they were better prepared for this year’s playoffs. Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cavs looked tougher — mentally and physically — than in last year’s first-round flop, beating the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. “He’s ready …

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