NBA: Dallas Mavericks faces Sacramento Kings, eyes on Kyrie Irving vs De’Aaron Fox
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Dallas Mavericks faces Sacramento Kings, eyes on Kyrie Irving vs De’Aaron Fox

The Hindu  

Northern California basketball fans get an opportunity to witness what could be the start of an entertaining rivalry when Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks visits De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. But with Irving having been dealt to the Dallas Mavericks of the Western Conference this week, the electric point guards could start meeting three times a year. The last time they battled, Fox got the better of Irving in the scoring column for the first time, 27-21, in a 127-118 Kings loss in Brooklyn in February 2021. It just feels good.” The win was Dallas’ second straight since losing Luka Doncic to a bruised right heel last week.

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Irving pours in 30 and Grimes scores 24 as Dallas wins again without Doncic, 106-94 over Utah
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3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 5 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. …

Irving Outplays Edwards, Mavericks Tame Wolves in Thrilling Victory
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Irving Outplays Edwards, Mavericks Tame Wolves in Thrilling Victory

China Daily  

The Dallas Mavericks emerged victorious over the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing a 120-114 road win. Kyrie Irving shone brightly with 35 points, while Luka Doncic and PJ Washington contributed 24 and 17 points respectively. Despite Anthony Edwards's impressive 37 points for the Timberwolves, Dallas's resilience and timely offense proved to be too much for Minnesota to overcome.

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

Mavs Title: Irving's Arrival Adds Another Dimension to a Contender
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavs Title: Irving's Arrival Adds Another Dimension to a Contender

Associated Press  

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are talking about the Dallas Mavericks' title chances with Klay Thompson on board. The addition of Thompson means that the Mavs are a serious contender for the Western Conference Finals. The conversation also discusses the team's roster changes, including the signing of Naji Marshall and the trade of Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks …

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving breaks hand, undergoes surgery
5 months, 1 week ago

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving breaks hand, undergoes surgery

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving recently underwent surgery to repair a broken left hand suffered earlier this month while he was training, the club announced on Tuesday. The eight-time All-Star teamed with Luka Doncic to key Dallas’ run to the NBA Finals, where the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games last month. READ | Late Kobe …

Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston
6 months ago

Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is a year away from having the option to leave the Dallas Mavericks, and at that point would be closing in on his longest stint anywhere since asking out of Cleveland, where he was drafted, in 2017. “I see an opportunity for us to really build our future in a positive manner where this is almost …

Doncic and Irving can’t deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic and Irving can’t deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Short jumpers rolled off the rim and 3-pointers went in and out. Instead, the Mavericks’ best players got off to a terrible start, and by the time their shots started falling the Celtics were coasting to a 106-88 victory and an unprecedented 18th NBA title. “It will be a long summer, but looking forward to the start of …

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Mavericks’ plan to stop Celtics in NBA Finals: Get them to fight among themselves
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavericks’ plan to stop Celtics in NBA Finals: Get them to fight among themselves

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jason Kidd couldn’t figure out how to stop the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Mavericks coach seemed eager to sow dissension in the Boston locker room on Saturday when he singled out Jaylen Brown as the Celtics’ best player — words transparently designed to irk Jayson Tatum, an actual NBA first-teamer who was …

Dallas guard Irving has rough NBA Finals opener in response to boos (and worse) from Boston crowd
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallas guard Irving has rough NBA Finals opener in response to boos (and worse) from Boston crowd

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Kyrie Irving dribbled the ball off his foot, and the Boston fans erupted in cheers. If the Mavericks point guard was hoping to quiet the Boston fans with a big game in the opener of the NBA Finals, it didn’t quite go that way. Going to Game 2, crowd trying to get me out of my element.” Irving …

How Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving became ‘connected for the rest of their lives’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving became ‘connected for the rest of their lives’

New York Times  

When Kyrie Irving first arrived in Dallas last February, swirling in controversy, the Mavericks knew they must actively help build a relationship between him and superstar centerpiece Luka Dončić. There were nights that extended into the “wee hours” that eventually included just Dončić, Irving and Morris, the team’s veteran reserve who arrived in the Irving trade. “That trip definitely helped.” …

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 …

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Lead Dallas Mavericks to NBA Finals with Poise, Skill
6 months, 2 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, 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 …

Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — As the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals, the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses. “You think that you’re young, if you’ve been once, you’ll continue to keep going,” Tatum said. and go out there and try to get the job done.” Dallas’ Luka …

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 …

Kyrie Irving put distractions behind him, focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving put distractions behind him, focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving holds the Western Conference Trophy after Game 5 of the Western Conference finals in the NBA basketball playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in the playoffs and everyone saw me flip off the …

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time the star Dallas guard saw the Celtics, one of his former teams, in the playoffs two years ago. “I will say last time in Boston, I don’t think that was the best — not this regular season, but when we played in …

Kyrie Irving said late in the season that the Mavs were just getting started. He was right
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving said late in the season that the Mavs were just getting started. He was right

Associated Press  

Kyrie Irving was not making a threat, nor was he boasting, nor was he saying anything that would be considered outlandish. It’s a matchup of the teams with the NBA’s two best records since Feb. 1; Boston has gone 39-9 in that span, Dallas 36-15. “It doesn’t happen a lot of times you go from the lottery to the finals,” …

After last year’s false start, Doncic-Irving duo in prime form to Mavericks move to Finals
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

The NBA Finals are set, with Boston set to face Dallas for the Larry O’Brien Trophy
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The NBA Finals are set, with Boston set to face Dallas for the Larry O’Brien Trophy

Associated Press  

Kyrie Irving returning to Boston. The matchup is now set: It’ll be Boston against Dallas for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, a series that starts on the Celtics’ home floor on June 6 — meaning everyone will be sitting around and waiting for about a week, a byproduct of the Celtics and Mavericks making short work of their respective conference finals. …

In NBA Finals, Celtics and Mavs face different challenges from what they just conquered
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In NBA Finals, Celtics and Mavs face different challenges from what they just conquered

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Each NBA playoff series is its own distinct event, with no real continuity point between the end of one and the beginning of another. Similarly, the brave fight the Indiana Pacers put up against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals tells us …

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 …

Closers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have Mavs on verge of sweeping Wolves in West finals
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 4 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 …

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving each score 33 points as Mavs beat Wolves for 3-0 lead in West finals
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić and the adaptable Mavericks devise yet another way to win
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić and the adaptable Mavericks devise yet another way to win

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals DALLAS — Across the past few months, the Dallas Mavericks have figured out every way to win basketball games. “The rim protection wasn’t quite there for both.” But Dallas also knew it had figured out new ways to win, ones foreign to …

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving power Mavericks to Game 3 win over Minnesota
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving power Mavericks to Game 3 win over Minnesota

LA Times  

Dallas guard Luka Doncic shoots over Minnesota forward Kyle Anderson during the second half of the Mavericks’ 116-107 win in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Sunday night. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-107 on Sunday night for …

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

The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
7 months ago

The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — A smiling Luka Doncic pumped his fist as he settled in next to Kyrie Irving to answer questions about the Dallas Mavericks advancing to the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons. “I had to make an impromptu speech, and I was doing my best not to let some tears come down from my eyes …

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 …

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 …

Mavericks need Luka Dončić at peak of his powers if they want to advance past Thunder
7 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks need Luka Dončić at peak of his powers if they want to advance past Thunder

New York Times  

DALLAS — Luka Dončić hasn’t played many basketball games worse than Monday’s Game 4 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dallas maintained a double-digit lead for much of the game, inspired by the team’s suffocating defense that limited Oklahoma City to 6-of-17 shooting at the rim. Dallas scored just 15 points in the third quarter, a miserable showing that Dončić’s …

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

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic struggled with his shot again thanks to his ailing right knee, and Kyrie Irving spent a bunch of energy playing defense. Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, Irving scored 28 of his 30 points after halftime and the Mavericks finished off the Los Angeles Clippers with a 114-101 victory Friday night. With Irving alongside him …

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

Stopping Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at forefront of Clippers’ Game 2 strategy
8 months ago

Stopping Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at forefront of Clippers’ Game 2 strategy

LA Times  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, right, controls the ball during the Clippers’ Game 1 win at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday. The final stats from Dallas’ dynamic backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving from Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday told one story of how they performed at a high level with a combined 64 points, but the defense the …

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs
8 months ago

Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Mavericks -2; over/under is 223.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Clippers host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Dallas Mavericks to start the Western Conference first round. The Clippers won the last regular season matchup 107-88 on Nov. 26 led by …

Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns
8 months ago

Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is healthy and publicly free of drama, self-inflicted or otherwise, heading into his first playoff game with co-star Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. A late-season surge that coincided with Irving’s longest stretch of consecutive games since that title season pushed the Mavs to the 50-win mark, and fifth place in the Western Conference. Doncic led …

Doncic scores 29, Irving adds 25 and Mavericks roll past Heat 111-92 to claim Southwest Division
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Doncic scores 29, Irving adds 25 and Mavericks roll past Heat 111-92 to claim Southwest Division

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Kyrie Irving clinched a $1 million bonus. Doncic scored 29 points and added nine rebounds and nine assists, Irving scored 25 points and the Mavericks wrapped up the Southwest Division title by beating the Miami Heat 111-92 on Wednesday night — Dallas’ 16th win in its last 18 games. “We checked the box on one goal.” Dallas will …

Mavs co-stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are working on a better plot after last year’s flop
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavs co-stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are working on a better plot after last year’s flop

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic draped their arms over each other in a pseudo-embrace, smiles of exhaustion on the faces of the co-stars of the Dallas Mavericks. The final seconds of a 147-136 overtime victory against Houston on Sunday were still ticking off, with Irving and Doncic having combined for 85 points as part of a 22-point rally …

Irving scores 48, Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating 3 as Mavs rally past Rockets 147-136
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Irving scores 48, Exum forces OT with buzzer-beating 3 as Mavs rally past Rockets 147-136

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 48 points, Dante Exum forced overtime with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from 22 points down for a 147-136 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. “Luka is obviously great knowing that two guys are going to double him and trusting his teammates.” Irving, who scored 25 points in the …

Dallas faces Sacramento on 4-game win streak
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dallas faces Sacramento on 4-game win streak

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -1.5; over/under is 236.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas is looking to keep its four-game win streak alive when the Mavericks take on Sacramento. The Mavericks average 14.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 13.1 per game the …

Patrick Mahomes swaps the NFL for NBA as he lauds Kyrie Irving's 'greatness' and swaps jerseys with Luka Doncic after taking in the Dallas Mavericks' buzzer-beater win over the Denver Nuggets
9 months ago

Patrick Mahomes swaps the NFL for NBA as he lauds Kyrie Irving's 'greatness' and swaps jerseys with Luka Doncic after taking in the Dallas Mavericks' buzzer-beater win over the Denver Nuggets

Daily Mail  

They watched Doncic and Irving drop 71 pts combined over the reigning champs Patrick Mahomes swapped the NFL for the NBA over the weekend, as he lauded Kyrie Irving's 'greatness' and swapped jerseys with Luka Doncic after taking in the Dallas Mavericks' buzzer-beater win over the Denver Nuggets. Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, at the Mavericks-Nuggets game in Dallas …

Dallas puts home win streak on the line against Philadelphia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallas puts home win streak on the line against Philadelphia

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Mavericks play Philadelphia. Dallas ranks third in the Western Conference with 15.3 fast break points per game led by Kyrie Irving averaging 3.4. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 7-3, averaging 121.4 points, 45.5 rebounds, 25.4 assists, …

Cleveland hosts Dallas in cross-conference contest
9 months, 4 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, …

Doncic leads Dallas against Indiana after 41-point outing
10 months ago

Doncic leads Dallas against Indiana after 41-point outing

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas visits the Indiana Pacers after Luka Doncic scored 41 points in the Mavericks’ 123-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Dallas is eighth in the NBA scoring 15.5 fast break points per game led by Kyrie Irving averaging 3.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Pacers: 5-5, averaging 119.0 points, 39.1 …

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