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. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 3-7, averaging 113.5 points, 42.9 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 7.9 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field. Mavericks: 6-4, averaging 121.2 points, 46.3 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 7.8 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.0% from the field.

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Cavaliers play the Jazz on 4-game win streak
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1 day, 10 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 …

Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic
1 day, 13 hours 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
4 days, 17 hours 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
1 week 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 …

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak
1 week, 4 days ago

Phoenix takes on Utah on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Suns -5; over/under is 229 BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix looks to end its three-game losing streak with a victory against Utah. The Jazz’s 12.9 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 13.2 per game the Suns allow. …

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide
1 week, 4 days ago

Portland takes on San Antonio, looks to end 4-game slide

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spurs -3.5; over/under is 223 BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into the matchup with San Antonio as losers of four games in a row. The Trail Blazers average 11.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Spurs allow. LAST …

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 …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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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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 …

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -1; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference play. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 27.1 assists per game led by LeBron James …

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Jokic scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the first quarter alone to rally Denver from an early 12-point deficit. Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight assists and four steals …

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 …

Los Angeles faces Utah, aims for 6th straight victory
1 month ago

Los Angeles faces Utah, aims for 6th straight victory

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -10; over/under is 230 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles comes into a matchup with Utah as winners of five games in a row. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 17.4 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 4.9. The …

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, …

Utah visits Sacramento after Fox’s 60-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

Utah visits Sacramento after Fox’s 60-point game

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -8.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento takes on the Utah Jazz after De’Aaron Fox scored 60 points in the Sacramento Kings’ 130-126 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sacramento went 46-36 overall and 30-22 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Kings averaged …

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory
1 month, 1 week ago

John Collins scores on a late dunk to lift Jazz past Mavericks for 1st home victory

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — John Collins scored the last of his 28 points on a tiebreaking dunk with 6.4 seconds left to give the Utah Jazz their first home victory of the season, 115-113 over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Utah ripped off a 9-0 run following back-to-back baskets from Doncic and went up 90-78 on Collins’ tip-in layup. …

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams’ NBA Cup opener

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Takeaways Suns: Explosive and efficient offense helped Phoenix squash multiple would-be rallies. Key moment After the Jazz pulled within five on back-to-back baskets from Markkanen …

Pacers Dominate Mavericks, Extend Season Lead to 3-0 Start
1 month, 2 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 …

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 Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving breaks hand, undergoes surgery
5 months 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 …

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 …

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis didn’t want to make predictions about how his body would respond heading into the NBA Finals after he spent more than a month on the sideline with a calf injury. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Porzingis made an immediate impact off the bench and added 20 and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 …

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 …

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 get Lively back for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves after missing last game with neck sprain
6 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

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

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 …

Mavericks stand tall against Timberwolves with big effort around the rim
7 months ago

Mavericks stand tall against Timberwolves with big effort around the rim

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Few teams can match the size of the Minnesota Timberwolves with their trio of towers in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, four-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid. Dereck Lively II, the 7-foot-1 rookie Dallas acquired on draft night after he was selected 12th overall, and 6-10 Daniel Gafford, who …

Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals
7 months ago

Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic led a strong finish for the Dallas Mavericks, swishing crucial shots down the stretch, drawing a couple of fouls and even playing strong defense. “We made important ones,” said Doncic, who scored seven straight points over 63 seconds early in the fourth quarter to fuel a 13-0 run by the Mavericks for a 97-89 lead. “We’ve …

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, 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 …

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 …

Jazz beat Clippers 110-109, LA earns home-court advantage for 1st round and locks in 4th seed
8 months, 1 week ago

Jazz beat Clippers 110-109, LA earns home-court advantage for 1st round and locks in 4th seed

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Reserve Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored a season-high 27 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Clippers 110-109 on Friday night after playoff-bound Los Angeles clinched the fourth seed in the West. “Getting the fourth seed in a tough conference — you got four teams that won 50 games — it means a lot to have the homecourt …

Miami hosts Dallas after overtime win against Atlanta
8 months, 1 week ago

Miami hosts Dallas after overtime win against Atlanta

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Mavericks -6; over/under is 216.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Dallas Mavericks following the Miami Heat’s 117-111 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavericks average 14.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Heat …

Utah faces Houston, seeks to end 13-game skid
8 months, 1 week ago

Utah faces Houston, seeks to end 13-game skid

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Utah enters the matchup with Houston as losers of 13 games in a row. The Jazz score 115.6 points per game, 2.3 more points than the 113.3 the Rockets allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 0-10, averaging 105.8 points, 39.3 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 5.9 steals and 4.2 …

Murray and Jokic score 28 each as the Nuggets run past shorthanded Jazz 111-95
8 months, 1 week ago

Murray and Jokic score 28 each as the Nuggets run past shorthanded Jazz 111-95

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic tallied 28 points and 13 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets pushed past the shorthanded Utah Jazz 111-95 on Tuesday night. So I’m just looking to not hesitate — that’s probably the biggest thing — and just stay aggressive all game.” Murray dunked a career-high five times in the first …

Jazz take on the Nuggets on 12-game skid
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Jazz take on the Nuggets on 12-game skid

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Nuggets -13.5; over/under is 224.5 BOTTOM LINE: Utah comes into the matchup with Denver after losing 12 straight games. Utah is ninth in the Western Conference with 14.0 fast break points per game led by Collin Sexton averaging 3.3. LAST 10 GAMES: Jazz: 0-10, …

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 …

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Associated Press  

DENVER — Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. “I’m glad we didn’t let that San Antonio game bleed over to the next game,” Durant said in reference to the Suns’ road loss Monday night …

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