Dallas hosts Minnesota with 2-0 series lead
7 months, 2 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. The 117.9 points per game the Mavericks average are 11.4 more points than the Timberwolves give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 8-2, averaging 109.0 points, 44.8 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 5.7 steals and 6.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Timberwolves: 5-5, averaging 105.4 points, 42.4 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field.

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Minnesota plays Memphis, looks for 4th straight win
1 day, 4 hours ago

Minnesota plays Memphis, looks for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota heads into a matchup with Memphis as winners of three games in a row. Memphis ranks second in the league scoring 56.9 points per game in the paint led by Jaren Jackson Jr. averaging 12.1. The Timberwolves average 15.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more …

Hardy scores 25 and Mavericks use late 16-0 run to rally past Trail Blazers 117-111
1 day, 7 hours ago

Hardy scores 25 and Mavericks use late 16-0 run to rally past Trail Blazers 117-111

Associated Press  

Jaden Hardy scored a season-high 25 points off the bench, P.J. Washington had 23 points and 14 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks used a late 16-0 run to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on Thursday night. Dereck Lively II added season highs with 21 points and 15 rebounds for the Mavericks, who are still without All-Star guards Luka Doncic …

Irving, Mavericks to host Avdija and the Trail Blazers
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Irving, Mavericks to host Avdija and the Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -7.5; over/under is 219 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Mavericks host the Portland Trail Blazers in Western Conference play Thursday. The Mavericks average 116.4 points per game, equal to what the Trail Blazers give up. The Trail Blazers average 108.4 points per game, 3.5 fewer than …

Mavericks end 5-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over Lakers
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3 days, 8 hours ago

Mavericks end 5-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over Lakers

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Quinten Grimes had 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game skid with a 118-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Luka Doncic has been out with a left calf strain since Dec. 25, and Kyrie Irving has been sidelined the past two games with a bulging disk in …

Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid
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4 days, 4 hours ago

Mavericks take on the Lakers on 5-game skid

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Dallas; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -6.5; over/under is 218.5 BOTTOM LINE: Dallas looks to stop its five-game slide when the Mavericks play Los Angeles. The Lakers average 11.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.0 fewer made shot on average than the 12.9 per game the Mavericks give up. LAST …

Dallas faces Memphis, looks to halt 4-game slide
6 days, 4 hours ago

Dallas faces Memphis, looks to halt 4-game slide

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis, Tennessee; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Dallas comes into the matchup with Memphis after losing four games in a row. The Grizzlies average 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 12.9 per game the Mavericks give up. The Mavericks average 13.3 made 3-pointers per game …

Sengun, Rockets to host Doncic and the Mavericks
1 week, 4 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 …

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

Houston takes home win streak into matchup with Minnesota

Associated Press  

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

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

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

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

Edwards scores 26, Wolves hold on to beat Mavs 105-99 after Doncic injury
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Edwards scores 26, Wolves hold on to beat Mavs 105-99 after Doncic injury

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Anthony Edwards scored 26 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 105-99 Christmas Day victory over Dallas after Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic left the game with a strained left calf. A rematch of last season’s Western Conference finals won by Dallas fell flat when Doncic pulled up lame while running a play late in the second …

Mavericks play the Timberwolves on Christmas day
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mavericks play the Timberwolves on Christmas day

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hawks take on the Timberwolves on 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Atlanta Hawks Atlanta; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta enters the matchup against Minnesota after losing three games in a row. The Hawks’ 12.3 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.2 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow. Rudy Gobert is scoring 10.6 points per game and averaging …

Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing
4 weeks ago

Timberwolves beat Lakers without LeBron James 97-87 with another defensive showing

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87 on Friday night. Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 23 points and 11 rebounds, but the Lakers lost for the eighth time in 11 games. Austin Reaves scored 18 points in his first game back after missing five games with a left pelvic …

Mavericks play the Thunder, aim for 8th straight win
1 month 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Irving, Mavericks to visit Collins, Jazz
1 month, 1 week 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. …

Minnesota hosts Los Angeles following Harden’s 43-point game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota hosts Los Angeles following Harden’s 43-point game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Minneapolis; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -5.5; over/under is 217.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Minnesota Timberwolves after James Harden scored 43 points in the Clippers’ 121-96 win over the Washington Wizards. Los Angeles is sixth in the Western Conference scoring 50.2 points per game in the paint led by …

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Luka Doncic returns from injury to score 26 points as Mavericks top the Pelicans 132-91
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Orleans faces Dallas on 5-game road slide

Associated Press  

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

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

Minnesota hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Minnesota hosts Phoenix with 1-0 series lead

Associated Press  

Phoenix Mercury at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Lynx -8.5; over/under is 160.5 WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Lynx lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. Phoenix averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 …

Minnesota faces Los Angeles, looks for 7th straight home win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota faces Los Angeles, looks for 7th straight home win

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts Los Angeles Sparks aiming to continue its six-game home winning streak. Minnesota scores 82.8 points per game, 3.8 fewer points than the 86.6 Los Angeles gives up. Los Angeles averages 78.6 points per game, 2.8 more than the 75.8 Minnesota gives up. LAST 10 …

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

Minnesota puts road win streak on the line against Dallas
4 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota puts road win streak on the line against Dallas

Associated Press  

Minnesota Lynx at Dallas Wings Arlington, Texas; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Lynx take on Dallas Wings. Minnesota averages 82.9 points per game, 7.9 fewer points than the 90.8 Dallas allows to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Wings: 4-6, averaging 87.8 points, 32.8 rebounds, 21.0 assists, …

Dallas visits Phoenix following Cloud’s 31-point performance
6 months 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 …

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Collier’s 30-point game
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Collier’s 30-point game

Associated Press  

Dallas Wings at Minnesota Lynx Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota Lynx hosts the Dallas Wings after Napheesa Collier scored 30 points in the Minnesota Lynx’s 81-76 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks. Dallas has shot at a 43.8% rate from the field this season, 3.8 percentage points greater than the 40.0% shooting opponents of Minnesota have averaged. …

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals
7 months 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 get Lively back for Game 5 vs. Timberwolves after missing last game with neck sprain
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics

LA Times  

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

Mavericks look to secure conference finals victory over the Timberwolves
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 2 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 …

Kyrie Irving, Luka Dončić and the adaptable Mavericks devise yet another way to win
7 months, 2 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
7 months, 2 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, 2 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Mavericks stand tall against Timberwolves with big effort around the rim
7 months, 2 weeks 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, 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 …

Mavericks at Timberwolves Game 1 odds, expert picks: Minnesota favored to make NBA Finals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Mavericks at Timberwolves Game 1 odds, expert picks: Minnesota favored to make NBA Finals

New York Times  

Five Western Conference teams won 50 or more games in the regular season in what was a very balanced group at the top of the conference. Now, the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Dallas Mavericks to start the Western Conference finals. Here’s a look at the storylines, odds and staff picks for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday …

Timberwolves-Mavericks predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec weigh in on West finals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Timberwolves-Mavericks predictions: Anonymous scout, coach, exec weigh in on West finals

New York Times  

— Josh Robbins, Sam Amick, Darnell Mayberry If you’re looking for clues about how the 2024 NBA Western Conference finals will unfold, you may come up empty if you look back on the four regular-season games between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves. And, keep in mind, all of Minnesota’s most important players — Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, …

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wolves reach conference finals brimming with talent and tenacity in quest for first NBA championship

Associated Press  

DENVER — The Minnesota Timberwolves reached the Western Conference finals brimming with talent, trust and tenacity after staging the biggest Game 7 comeback since the NBA began tracking play-by-play data 28 years ago. After hiring head coach Chris Finch off Michael Malone’s staff in Denver, the Timberwolves hired away the Nuggets’ roster architect Tim Connelly, who built the Wolves explicitly …

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Timberwolves advance to the Western Conference Finals with 98-90 win over Denver in Game 7

The Hindu  

Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night. The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who had just four …

P.J. Washington’s free throws finish rally as Mavericks beat Thunder 117-116 to reach West finals
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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