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5 days, 12 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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6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout

The Hindu

Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep with a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Doncic started a 10-0 spurt in the first quarter with a floater and closed it with a driving layup …

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6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

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The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move within one victory of a record-setting …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead

Associated Press

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and White sprinted down the court to swat away the Mavericks’ last chance on Sunday night as Boston beat Dallas 105-98 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. AP AUDIO: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to …

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6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — The Celtics are prohibitive favorites to win Thursday’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are on Boston to hoist what would be its record 18th championship banner. “I know they haven’t had the toughest competition to get to the Finals, but like I said, they’ve had 82 games to prove themselves, and they’ve done nothing …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jason Kidd passes on vindication as he leads Mavs to NBA Finals a year after chaotic finish

Associated Press

DALLAS — Jason Kidd isn’t big on personal vindication. Now I get the opportunity to do it as a head coach.” When the Mavericks tip off at the Boston Celtics in Game 1 on Thursday night, they’ll be three months removed from a 1-6 slide that once again had pundits questioning how much longer Kidd would be the coach in …

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6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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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 …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

The T-wolves got back to playing stingy defense and kept the West finals vs. the Mavericks going

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — For all the problems the Minnesota Timberwolves were presented by the Dallas Mavericks over three straight losses to start the Western Conference finals, the one dogging them the most was the part of their game that led them this far in the first place. Especially when the game is in the balance, I’m thinking about all the plays …

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6 months, 4 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 …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Wolves hit road in West finals trailing Mavs 2-0, same deficit Nuggets recently erased in Minnesota

Associated Press

DALLAS — The Timberwolves have the same problem in the Western Conference finals against the Mavericks that Minnesota forced on the Denver Nuggets in the previous round of the playoffs. I hope not.” The next part of the conversation for Minnesota is this: Dallas’ two road wins were by a total of four points, capped by Doncic’s step-back 3-pointer with …

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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 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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7 months, 1 week 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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7 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

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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 …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

Associated Press

DALLAS — Luka Doncic struggled with his shot again thanks to his ailing right knee, and Kyrie Irving spent a bunch of energy playing defense. Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, Irving scored 28 of his 30 points after halftime and the Mavericks finished off the Los Angeles Clippers with a 114-101 victory Friday night. With Irving alongside him …

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7 months, 3 weeks 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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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are all tied up after four games in a series that’s been a back-and-forth thriller with big finishes, surprising twists and an intriguingly counterintuitive narrative. Los Angeles evened it in Game 4 on Sunday with a 116-111 win at Dallas despite playing without Kawhi Leonard and blowing a 31-point …

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7 months, 3 weeks 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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8 months 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 …

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8 months ago

Rusty Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers’ lineup in 96-93 loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — A rusty Kawhi Leonard had 15 points and seven rebounds in his return for the Los Angeles Clippers, but he couldn’t prevent their 96-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Just keep trying to get a rhythm back.” Leonard wasn’t under a minutes restriction; instead, Tyronn Lue gauged how his superstar …

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Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead

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

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

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals

Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks

Jason Kidd passes on vindication as he leads Mavs to NBA Finals a year after chaotic finish

After last year’s false start, Doncic-Irving duo in prime form to Mavericks move to Finals

Mavericks defeat Timberwolves to set up NBA Finals showdown with Celtics

The T-wolves got back to playing stingy defense and kept the West finals vs. the Mavericks going

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving power Mavericks to Game 3 win over Minnesota

Wolves hit road in West finals trailing Mavs 2-0, same deficit Nuggets recently erased in Minnesota

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

The sequel has been much better for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as Mavs head to West finals

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

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

James Harden disappears at the worst time for the Clippers

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers even series with Mavs

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving lead Mavs over Clippers 96-93 to tie series as Kawhi Leonard returns

Rusty Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers’ lineup in 96-93 loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks