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Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic

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 …

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5 days, 14 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 …

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1 week, 1 day 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 …

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3 weeks, 1 day 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: …

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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 …

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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. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Michael Porter Jr. hits winning jumper in the final seconds and Denver beats Dallas 122-120

Associated Press

DENVER — Michael Porter Jr. hit a mid-range jumper with seven seconds left and the Denver Nuggets won their fifth straight, 122-120 over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Trailing by three going into the final period, Dallas got three 3-pointers in a row from Irving to take a 105-102 lead with 8:46 left to play. Irving’s bank shot gave …

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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 …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fouling up by 27 late. Trying to score for the other team. All part of Olympic basketball qualifiers

Associated Press

Luka Doncic fouled an opponent to try to get the ball back with Slovenia up by 27 points in the final seconds. Goga Bitadze tried to ensure that Georgia — his own team — would not win in regulation by attempting to score in an opponent’s basket as time was expiring. “But that’s basketball.” Let’s explain: Slovenia-New Zealand Slovenia needed …

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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 …

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6 months, 4 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 …

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7 months ago

Luka Doncic’s late heroics lift Mavericks to Game 2 victory over Timberwolves

LA Times

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates after making a three-pointer in the final seconds of a 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Friday. Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead three-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with three seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the …

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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 …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Doncic puts body on the line to ensure Mavs take 2-1 lead

China Daily

Dallas Mavericks' Markieff Morris, PJ Washington, head coach Jason Kidd and Dereck Lively II look at Luka Doncic, who is sprawled on the floor after his collision with Oklahoma City Thunder's Lu Dort while competing for a loose ball, during Game 3 of their NBA second-round playoff series in Dallas, on Saturday. "Everything," Doncic said when asked what hurt, a …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers

LA Times

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 on Saturday night in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mavericks hold off Thunder, take 2-1 lead Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 to lead Thunder past Doncic-less Mavericks 126-119

Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and nine rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 126-119 on Thursday night. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said before the game that an MRI on the NBA scoring leader’s injury turned up “clean,” meaning it likely will be a short-term issue. And I thought offensively, how we …

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9 months, 1 week 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 …

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9 months, 1 week 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 …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving was traded away a year ago, but he’s never fully left New York. Luka Doncic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists as the Mavericks’ guard tandem took turns hitting some deep 3-pointers in the second half when the Nets were trying to make a run. Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Irving has been …

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11 months, 1 week 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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1 year ago

Doncic scores 41, Mavericks prevent Rockets from advancing with a 121-115 victory

Associated Press

DALLAS — Luka Doncic had 41 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Dallas Mavericks prevented the Houston Rockets from advancing to the quarterfinals of the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 121-115 victory on Tuesday night. “He’s about winning, but it just so happens he’s a walking triple-double.” The Mavericks, who trailed by nine points in the third quarter, …

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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 …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NBA fines Mavs $750K for violating ‘resting’ policy, public statements

The Hindu

The Dallas Mavericks organisation was fined $750,000 for “conduct detrimental to the league,” the NBA said Friday. “The Mavericks violated the league’s player resting policy and demonstrated through actions and public statements the organisation’s desire to lose the game in order to improve the chances of keeping its first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft,” the NBA said in a …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Watch: Luka Doncic helps Mavs snap four-game losing streak

The Hindu

Luka Doncic scored 25 points and Jaden Hardy added 20 off the bench as the Dallas Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 127-104 rout of the short-handed Indiana Pacers on Monday in Indianapolis. Kyrie Irving had 16 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 13, Reggie Bullock added 11, and JaVale McGee had 10 for Dallas, which shot 56.6 percent …

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Quentin Grimes leads bench scoring barrage as Mavericks beat Clippers 113-97 without Luka Doncic

Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors

Doncic has 36 points and 13 assists in return, Mavericks down the Trail Blazers 137-131

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

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

Michael Porter Jr. hits winning jumper in the final seconds and Denver beats Dallas 122-120

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

Fouling up by 27 late. Trying to score for the other team. All part of Olympic basketball qualifiers

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

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

Luka Doncic’s late heroics lift Mavericks to Game 2 victory over Timberwolves

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

Doncic puts body on the line to ensure Mavs take 2-1 lead

Jayson Tatum helps Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavaliers

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 to lead Thunder past Doncic-less Mavericks 126-119

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

Doncic stuffs the stat sheet to make triple-double history

Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets

Lakers dominate Dallas in throwback style, return to .500

Doncic scores 41, Mavericks prevent Rockets from advancing with a 121-115 victory

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

NBA fines Mavs $750K for violating ‘resting’ policy, public statements

Watch: Luka Doncic helps Mavs snap four-game losing streak