From Luka Doncic to Isaiah Roby: What to expect from the Mavericks’ new 15-man roster
5 years, 5 months ago

From Luka Doncic to Isaiah Roby: What to expect from the Mavericks’ new 15-man roster

New York Times  

It’s July 16, and another Dallas offseason has ended – essentially. Dwight Powell Powell finished last season as the team’s starting center, and he’ll almost certainly start there when October arrives. Jackson’s still a 33.5 percent career shooter from deep, and he only took three attempts per game with Dallas last season. Jalen Brunson Brunson started 38 games last season, but he seemed to play better with increased freedom throughout the year, something he wouldn’t have in the starting five. If that earlier statistic – Hardaway’s 34 percent on catch-and-shoot 3s last season – could come to life, it wouldn’t say anything; it would just groan in pain.

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Sengun, Rockets to host Doncic and the Mavericks
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Mavs star Luka Doncic will be out about a month before check on calf injury, AP source says
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1 week, 6 days 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 …

Mavericks star Luka Dončić out at least 1 month after straining calf: Source
1 week, 6 days ago

Mavericks star Luka Dončić out at least 1 month after straining calf: Source

New York Times  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić will be re-evaluated in 30 days after straining his left calf on Christmas Day, a source briefed on the injury said. “He’s been hit with some injuries as of late,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Wednesday. Because we need him if want to win a championship.” Dončić missed two games last week with a left …

Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat
2 weeks ago

Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat

Associated Press  

DALLAS — While the Dallas Mavericks wait to see how long they’ll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury, they have another example of how to stay afloat until the superstar’s return. Doncic exited late in the second quarter of a 105-99 Christmas Day loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, and the deflated Mavs found themselves down …

Luka Dončić suffers left calf injury, exits Mavericks’ Christmas game vs. Timberwolves
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Luka Dončić suffers left calf injury, exits Mavericks’ Christmas game vs. Timberwolves

New York Times  

DALLAS — Luka Dončić, who led the Dallas Mavericks past the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals last spring, had to exit the teams’ Christmas matchup early. Late in the second quarter, Dončić limped off the court after suffering what the team said was a left calf strain. pic.twitter.com/R8xlcLdeHQ — NBA on ESPN December 25, 2024 Without Dončić, the …

Luka Doncic returns to the lineup and scores 27 as the Mavericks beat the Trail Blazers 132-108
2 weeks, 2 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. …

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

Mavs Title: Irving's Arrival Adds Another Dimension to a Contender
3 months, 1 week 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 …

How does Klay Thompson fit with Luka Dončić and the Mavericks? It’s not complicated
6 months ago

How does Klay Thompson fit with Luka Dončić and the Mavericks? It’s not complicated

New York Times  

Since Luka Dončić entered the NBA as a babyfaced 19-year-old wunderkind, no player in the league has created more 3-pointers for his teammates. So no, there’s nothing complicated about how Thompson, who has the sixth most made 3s in the league’s history, will fit into the Dallas Mavericks offense. The Mavericks’ front office watched in pain as the team’s NBA …

Analysis: It takes time to win, and that’s a lesson Luka Doncic is learning
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysis: It takes time to win, and that’s a lesson Luka Doncic is learning

Associated Press  

Michael Jordan needed seven seasons to win his first title. We’ve got to fight next season.” Let’s be clear: Losing these NBA Finals should in no way be an indictment of Doncic. “He’s played as best as he can despite the circumstances, just injuries and stuff,” Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving said earlier in these finals. “He’s one of the best …

Luka Dončić failed at the highest level. Now, he must learn from it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić failed at the highest level. Now, he must learn from it

New York Times  

BOSTON — Luka Dončić said his final words about this Dallas Mavericks season, now concluded, before the Boston Celtics had even lifted their championship trophy to the sky. “Sad we lost.” It was the longest year of Dončić’s career, one that held the highest and lowest moments of his career to date. “I’m proud of every guy that stepped on …

Luka Dončić is getting a hard lesson in the extra level the NBA Finals demand
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić is getting a hard lesson in the extra level the NBA Finals demand

New York Times  

DALLAS — In a more perfect world, the NBA would have figured out a way to retract the sixth foul call on Luka Dončić. It’s not ideal to have the home team’s best player sitting out most of crunchtime in a game that swings the NBA Finals. Luka Dončić watches the end of Wednesday’s game after fouling out. He’s got …

For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he’s still a hometown hero
7 months ago

For the Slovenian school where Mavericks star Luka Doncic got his start, he’s still a hometown hero

Associated Press  

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — The laughter of schoolchildren at recess and basketballs ringing on the pavement echoed through the quiet streets of a residential district in Slovenia’s capital, the place where Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic got his start. You could feel that he’s really talented,” said Rok Dezman, who coached Doncic at the school from the age of 6. Doncic’s …

Luka Doncic says he’ll play for Slovenia in Olympic qualifying, knees permitting
7 months ago

Luka Doncic says he’ll play for Slovenia in Olympic qualifying, knees permitting

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Luka Doncic has playing in next month’s Paris Olympics in his plans, provided his knees allow him to go through more games and help Slovenia qualify shortly after a season in which he and the Dallas Mavericks made it all the way to the NBA Finals. “If it’s good, I’m going to go play,” Doncic said Wednesday at …

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

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals
7 months 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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’ Luka Dončić stands on precipice of greatness that always seemed inevitable
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Luka Dončić named Western Conference finals MVP as Mavericks topple Timberwolves
7 months, 1 week ago

Luka Dončić named Western Conference finals MVP as Mavericks topple Timberwolves

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals MINNEAPOLIS — During a run-of-the-mill, mundane, mid-January game, or at crunch time on national TV during the Western Conference finals, whether he was proving it with a feathery stepback jumper or screaming it toward the opposing team’s bench, Luka Dončić has been telling us …

How Jaylen Brown used Luka Dončić to improve: ‘I’m challenging myself to get better’
7 months, 1 week ago

How Jaylen Brown used Luka Dončić to improve: ‘I’m challenging myself to get better’

New York Times  

Back on Jan. 22, the prospect of an NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks seemed far-fetched at best. So it didn’t cause much commotion when Jaylen Brown, after isolating against Luka Dončić in several 1-on-1 situations down the stretch of a Celtics win, followed that up by highlighting the importance of two-way play. “I think we kind …

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. …

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 …

Doncic lifts Mavericks with go-ahead 3 with 3 seconds left to top Wolves 109-108 for 2-0 lead
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Doncic lifts Mavericks with go-ahead 3 with 3 seconds left to top Wolves 109-108 for 2-0 lead

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic searched to find space as the clock ticked down, using a screen to draw Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert out to the top of the key and a crossover dribble to set up his step-back 3-pointer. “I thought he was great the whole game, keeping guys together, his energy.” Naz Reid went 7 for …

Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Luka Dončić keeps ascending with the help of his best Mavericks team yet
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić keeps ascending with the help of his best Mavericks team yet

New York Times  

DALLAS — How strange it must feel to be Luka Dončić. Within the perspective of his NBA career, what Dončić achieved in Saturday’s 117-116 series-clinching win over the Oklahoma City Thunder was his second Western Conference Finals berth in three years. 1 seed, just like the Dallas Mavericks did two years ago to reach Dončić’s first conference finals. “I’m 32,” …

Mavericks need Luka Dončić at peak of his powers if they want to advance past Thunder
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets’ 11-game win streak
9 months, 1 week ago

Doncic scores 47 as Mavericks win seventh straight and end Rockets’ 11-game win streak

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Luka Doncic had 47 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, Kyrie Irving added 24 points and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight and snapped the Houston Rockets’ 11-game winning streak with a 125-107 victory on Sunday night. Jabari Smith Jr. scored 28 points and Aaron Holiday added 16, but Jalen Green was held to …

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz, 113-97, into 6th place in West
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz, 113-97, into 6th place in West

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 34 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 113-97 on Thursday night to move into the sixth and final guaranteed playoff position in the Western Conference. The Mavericks outscored the Jazz 27-15 in the second quarter to lead 53-42 with Utah shooting 31.6% in the period, 0 for …

Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Doncic scores 21, triple-double streak ends at 7 as Mavs slog past Warriors 109-99

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic’s triple-double streak is over as the focus turns to his tender left hamstring. Doncic scored 21 points as his triple-double run ended at seven games, Gafford made five baskets to push his streak to 33 in a row and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 109-99 on Wednesday night. Coach Jason Kidd said he …

Doncic stuffs the stat sheet to make triple-double history
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Doncic stuffs the stat sheet to make triple-double history

China Daily  

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks goes on the attack as Evan Fournier of the Detroit Pistons defends during an NBA game on Saturday in Detroit. AP DETROIT — Luka Doncic became the first NBA player to record six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles as the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the second half and beat the Detroit Pistons 142-124 on Saturday …

Doncic leads Dallas against Indiana after 41-point outing
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Luka Doncic scores 39 points to lead Mavericks to 122-108 victory over short-handed Knicks
11 months ago

Luka Doncic scores 39 points to lead Mavericks to 122-108 victory over short-handed Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Luka Doncic had 39 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-108 victory Thursday night over the New York Knicks, who had just seven players in the second half because of injuries and trades. Former Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. added 19 points and Derrick Jones Jr. had 18 for the …

NBA: Luka Doncic chases 10K mark as Mavs face Suns
1 year ago

NBA: Luka Doncic chases 10K mark as Mavs face Suns

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is in position to reach an impressive milestone on Christmas night. Doncic needs just 11 points to become the fastest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 for his career when the Mavericks visits the Phoenix Suns on Monday. “We are not playing well enough right now.” Offseason acquisition Bradley Beal was supposed to form …

Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over Jazz
1 year, 1 month ago

Luka Doncic has first first-half triple-double in Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over Jazz

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists playing only three periods after the first first-half triple-double of his career in the Dallas Mavericks’ 147-97 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. We all know who Larry Bird was, so it’s pretty special.” Doncic shot 14 of 25 from the floor, 6 of 12 on …

Luka Dončić’s sky hook, Mark Cuban’s unique sale and an eventful night for the Mavericks
1 year, 1 month ago

Luka Dončić’s sky hook, Mark Cuban’s unique sale and an eventful night for the Mavericks

New York Times  

DALLAS — Luka Dončić beat the social media allegations and the shot clock with an improvised sky hook. 🏀 NBA In-Season Tournament on the NBA App 📱 https://t.co/YK9ZmfkUPb pic.twitter.com/svCxve36rm — NBA November 29, 2023 As Dončić said afterward, he shot it because he knew he was “going to make it.” He pointed out that he’s now 2-for-2 on hook shots …

How Mavericks have subtly made their Luka Dončić-centric offense even deadlier
1 year, 2 months ago

How Mavericks have subtly made their Luka Dončić-centric offense even deadlier

New York Times  

Since Luka Dončić’s rookie season, he has been the part conductor, part soloist figurehead for a Dallas Mavericks offense that has consistently blitzed the entire league. The Dončić offense YEAR RANK OFF RTG WITH LUKA 19-20 1 116.7 +3.3 20-21 8 116 +6.8 21-22 12 114.1 +3.3 22-23 6 117.2 +7.7 23-24 4 120.0 -1.1 As you can see, the …

NBA: Mavericks star Luka Doncic uncertain for season opener due to calf strain
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: Mavericks star Luka Doncic uncertain for season opener due to calf strain

The Hindu  

Dallas Mavericks star point guard Luka Doncic will miss Friday’s preseason finale due to a left calf strain and his status is uncertain for the team’s October 25 season opener in San Antonio against the Spurs. Doncic injured the calf during a practice on October 9 in Madrid, Spain, during the team’s 12-day overseas trip. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd told …

Doncic, Irving believe full season with Mavs will make encore better than debut that flopped
1 year, 3 months ago

Doncic, Irving believe full season with Mavs will make encore better than debut that flopped

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The first preseason together for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will include long flights overseas and a herky-jerky schedule with fewer games than usual for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs will play Minnesota twice in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, before an exhibition against Doncic’s former EuroLeague club, Real Madrid, in Spain.. No matter how the preseason unfolds, …

Mavs star Doncic avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded
1 year, 9 months ago

Mavs star Doncic avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has avoided a one-game suspension for now after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul Monday. The league’s decision cleared Doncic to play at Indiana on Monday night as the fading Mavericks try to stay in the Western Conference playoff race. Crew chief Kevin Scott said in a pool report after the …

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies takes on Dallas Mavericks; Morant, Doncic to miss
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA: Memphis Grizzlies takes on Dallas Mavericks; Morant, Doncic to miss

The Hindu  

Memphis Grizzlies slowly is adjusting to playing without the face of the franchise - Ja Morant, having done so for its last three games with at least three more games ahead without him. Dallas has dropped seven of its last 10 games heading into its series against Memphis, which snapped a three-game skid Thursday with a 131-110 victory over Golden …

NBA: Missing Luka Doncic and Christian Wood, Mavs hosts Pistons
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Missing Luka Doncic and Christian Wood, Mavs hosts Pistons

The Hindu  

The absence of its two leading scorers would greatly impact any NBA team. Doncic sustained a left ankle sprain on Thursday three minutes into the Dallas Mavericks’ game against Phoenix. “He’s an MVP,” guard Spencer Dinwiddie said of Doncic. “You can’t change everything,” Dallas coach Jason Kidd said. “That’s when you’ve got to be very intentional in terms of your …

LeBron James and Luka Dončić: The two sides of a transcendent NBA coin
1 year, 11 months ago

LeBron James and Luka Dončić: The two sides of a transcendent NBA coin

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Dončić couldn’t explain why the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t send a second player at him at the end of regulation. Dončić says he doesn’t remember when he first started watching James; he was 4 years old when James made his NBA debut. “It’s just amazing to watch him, his 20th season and what he’s doing,” Dončić …

How the NBA has tried — and mostly failed — to stop Luka Dončić
2 years ago

How the NBA has tried — and mostly failed — to stop Luka Dončić

New York Times  

Deciding how to defend Luka Dončić is a job for masochists. “He’s a better passer going to his right hand, because he can make, you know, that hook pass to the other corner a little easier,” Van Gundy says. “Some people force him right,” he says, “because they take away that stepback 3.” And when you look at Dončić’s shot …

Doncic has 60-21-10, rallies Mavs to wild OT win over Knicks
2 years ago

Doncic has 60-21-10, rallies Mavs to wild OT win over Knicks

China Daily  

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic looks to pass during the second half against the New York Knicks at American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, USA, December 27, 2022. Doncic had a franchise-record 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, including the tying basket off his intentionally missed free throw to force overtime, as the Mavericks rallied for a wild 126-121 victory …

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić sets career high with 60-point triple-double vs. Knicks
2 years ago

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić sets career high with 60-point triple-double vs. Knicks

New York Times  

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Dončić set a career high in points Tuesday night, scoring 60 in a triple-double against the New York Knicks. Shaquille O’Neal was the last player to record at least 60 points and 20 rebounds in a game prior to Dončić on Tuesday night. When the Knicks went up by nine points with 33 seconds remaining, it …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers looking to cool off Luka Doncic’s Mavericks
2 years ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers looking to cool off Luka Doncic’s Mavericks

The Hindu  

Coming off a 50-point performance on Friday, Luka Doncic leads the Dallas Mavericks into a Christmas Day showcase on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Without Davis - who is averaging team-highs of 27.4 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocked shots per game - Thomas Bryant moved into the Lakers’ starting rotation. Bryant scored 21 points in the win …

Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106
2 years ago

Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night. Dallas coach Jason Kidd called Doncic’s 50 points “a great Christmas gift on a long road trip.” “Luka is Luka,” Kidd said. Houston coach Stephen Silas said Houston’s defensive game …

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