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Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors
6 months ago

Klay Thompson believes he could be the missing piece for the Mavs after leaving the Warriors

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Klay Thompson remembers telling Luka Doncic he thought the Dallas superstar was on a path to greatness after Golden State beat the Mavericks in the Western Conference finals two years ago. “There was times last year it was tough, where it wasn’t as joyful as it had it been in the past,” Thompson said. And I’m going to …

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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 …

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NBA 2023-24: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline All-NBA First Team
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA 2023-24: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headline All-NBA First Team

The Hindu  

Just two weeks after being named MVP for the third time in five years, Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic added to his resume on Wednesday night by landing on the All-NBA First Team for the fourth time in his career. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum joined Jokic …

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James extends his All-NBA appearance record, while Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander set for supermax deals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

James extends his All-NBA appearance record, while Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander set for supermax deals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — LeBron James is now the youngest — and the oldest — player to make an All-NBA team. And Dallas’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are in position to make around $1 million per game a few years from now. Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander were the only unanimous first-team selections on this season’s All-NBA team, …

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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 …

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Cavs and Mavs try to keep home-court edge in Game 3s against Celtics and Thunder
8 months ago

Cavs and Mavs try to keep home-court edge in Game 3s against Celtics and Thunder

Associated Press  

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the home-court advantage with a Game 2 victory in Boston, the same way Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks did in Oklahoma City. That’s unacceptable.” The Cavs, seeded fourth in the East, played freely and fearlessly in Game 2, especially Evan Mobley, who finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two …

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James Harden disappears at the worst time for the Clippers
8 months, 1 week ago

James Harden disappears at the worst time for the Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden loses control of the ball as he drives past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic during Game 5 of their playoff series at Crypto.Com Arena on Wednesday. In the Clippers’ 123-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of their first-round series, the longtime postseason underachiever delivered a Harden Special for the ages, making only two …

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Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs
8 months, 1 week ago

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Paul George and James Harden are two-for-two without Kawhi Leonard in the Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round playoff series against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. In the playoffs, it don’t matter how you win.” AP AUDIO: Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs at 2-2 after blowing 31-point lead. We’ve got to be …

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Doncic and the Mavericks visit Los Angeles to start playoffs
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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Three key talking points entering the NBA Western Conference postseason
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Three key talking points entering the NBA Western Conference postseason

Al Jazeera  

Can the Jokic juggernaut be stopped, are the Doncic-led Mavs for real and will LeBron play spoiler, again? Murray’s only weakness is his frequent injury history – and it’s perhaps the only thing that could derail another Western Conference title charge for Denver. The two superstar faces of the league – LeBron James and Stephen Curry – will have to …

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LeBron James’ 40,000-point club won’t see anyone joining for a long time. Maybe never. Here’s why
10 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James’ 40,000-point club won’t see anyone joining for a long time. Maybe never. Here’s why

Associated Press  

There’s a slim chance that one day someone will join LeBron James in the NBA’s 40,000-point club. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James waits to be introduced prior to …

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Lakers dominate Dallas in throwback style, return to .500
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakers dominate Dallas in throwback style, return to .500

LA Times  

Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt dunks the ball in the second half. D’Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 29 points, Anthony Davis had 28 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and James had 25 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. “The rotations have been pretty solid because coach knows who’s playing, who’s not playing,” James said, adding that “guys are logging …

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Bucks clinch NBA’s best record, beat Bulls 105-92
1 year, 9 months ago

Bucks clinch NBA’s best record, beat Bulls 105-92

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Bobby Portis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, starting in place of the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the top seed in the NBA playoffs, beating the Chicago Bulls 105-92 on Wednesday night. CLIPPERS 125, LAKERS 118 LOS ANGELES — Norman Powell scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 25 and the Los Angeles Clippers …

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LA Lakers Fall to Chicago Bulls in LeBron James Return, Hornets Defeat Mavs
1 year, 9 months ago

LA Lakers Fall to Chicago Bulls in LeBron James Return, Hornets Defeat Mavs

News 18  

The Chicago Bulls spoiled superstar LeBron James’s return from a 13-game injury absence on Thursday, beating the Lakers 118-108 to tighten their hold on the final Eastern Conference play-in berth. DeMar DeRozan scored 17 points with 10 assists for the Bulls, who are in 10th place in the East, three games ahead of the Washington Wizards for the final play-in …

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Davis leads rally from 27 down as Lakers beat Mavs 111-108
1 year, 10 months ago

Davis leads rally from 27 down as Lakers beat Mavs 111-108

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Anthony Davis dunked a missed shot and screamed after giving the Los Angeles Lakers the lead for good with two minutes to go. Everybody just wanted to stay encouraged.” Luka Doncic scored 26 points for the Mavs, but the youngest of the four superstars was limited and frustrated, largely by the defense of Jarred Vanderbilt, after a 14-point …

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NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off

The Hindu  

A pair of teams optimistic for the road ahead will meet Sunday afternoon when the Los Angeles Lakers visits the Dallas Mavericks. Both rosters were retooled this month, with the Mavericks trading for Kyrie Irving and the Lakers adding a variety of players, including Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Mo Bamba. Doncic and Irving finally broke through together …

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Lakers wipe out 27-point deficit to beat the Mavericks
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakers wipe out 27-point deficit to beat the Mavericks

LA Times  

The Mavericks went right to work Sunday afternoon building the mountain the Lakers would spend the rest of the day climbing. While Davis and LeBron James hit the big shots that delivered the Lakers a stunning 111-108 win Sunday, none of it would’ve been possible without Vanderbilt. “Just trying to bring the energy, bring the effort and just try to …

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Irving set for Mavericks debut without injured Doncic
1 year, 11 months ago

Irving set for Mavericks debut without injured Doncic

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kyrie Irving started in his debut with the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. “It’s a work in progress.” Irving joins JaVale McGee and Markieff Morris as the veterans on the team. “I know he’s new but he’s a vet and these guys all look up to him, so his voice is important …

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LeBron James by the numbers: A comparison to Kareem for the NBA scoring record
1 year, 11 months ago

LeBron James by the numbers: A comparison to Kareem for the NBA scoring record

LA Times  

Make way for the new scoring King. With 38 points in a 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, LeBron James eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 34-year-old NBA career scoring record, officially earning the distinction as the best scorer in NBA history. With 27 games left of his 20th NBA season, James now has 38,390 career regular-season points, ahead of Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387. …

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James pulls within 63 of breaking Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record
1 year, 11 months ago

James pulls within 63 of breaking Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA record

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — LeBron James had 26 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and pulled within 63 points of becoming the NBA’s career scoring leader as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Indiana Pacers 112-111 on Thursday night. BUCKS 106, CLIPPERS 105 MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 54 points in the fourth quarter and Milwaukee overcame …

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Lakers can’t close out Mavericks in physical game, fall in double OT
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakers can’t close out Mavericks in physical game, fall in double OT

LA Times  

Lakers’ LeBron James is defended by Dallas Mavericks’ Dwight Powell and Davis Bertans during the first half on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. In a physical game without some expected whistles, the Lakers and the Mavericks fought into double overtime Thursday night, and while Dallas kept making big plays, the Lakers couldn’t ever close the door. Should have blitzed him.” Russell …

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NBA ROUND-UP: LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum star as Lakers, Mavs and Celtics win
2 years ago

NBA ROUND-UP: LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum star as Lakers, Mavs and Celtics win

Daily Mail  

Zach LaVine & DeMar DeRozan combined for 71 points in the Bulls win vs. Utah Jayson Tatum had himself the same amount of points in a close win at the Spurs Luka Doncic dropped 34 points and got his ninth triple-double of the season The Orlando Magic won at Golden State for the first time more than 10 years LeBron …

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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 …

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