Goran Dragic on Luka Doncic winning a title: He needs to change a little bit, maybe trust his teammates more
“I think so, he can win, he just needs to change a little bit, maybe trust his teammates more,” Dragic said of Doncic, via The OGs podcast. “I’m not saying, because he does pass the ball, but just get off the ball a little bit more. And because of, you know, if you have the ball so much in your hand you get tired, and then it’s a long season and even in the playoffs you know I think that’s too much.”
Source: Clutch Points
Source: Clutch Points
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Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Who guards Luka Dončić? That needs more context”
Despite the Game 1 win, @WorldWideWob breaks down the potential issues the Clippers have defending Luka moving forward #MFFL #ClipperNation
Hear Wob on our post-game show tonight right after the game! sxm.app.link/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/F8luTg1Eq0 – 6:32 PM
“Who guards Luka Dončić? That needs more context”
Despite the Game 1 win, @WorldWideWob breaks down the potential issues the Clippers have defending Luka moving forward #MFFL #ClipperNation
Hear Wob on our post-game show tonight right after the game! sxm.app.link/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/F8luTg1Eq0 – 6:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The free throw disparity in Game 1 is a recurring theme leading into tonight’s Game 2
Clippers attempted only 13 free throws (6 by Harden).
Mavericks attempted 33 (17 by Doncic/Irving).
Despite that, Clippers had 14 turnovers, Mavericks only 9
Asked Norm about FTs/physicality pic.twitter.com/YaqR379dXP – 2:10 PM
The free throw disparity in Game 1 is a recurring theme leading into tonight’s Game 2
Clippers attempted only 13 free throws (6 by Harden).
Mavericks attempted 33 (17 by Doncic/Irving).
Despite that, Clippers had 14 turnovers, Mavericks only 9
Asked Norm about FTs/physicality pic.twitter.com/YaqR379dXP – 2:10 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in the NBA playoffs since 2000 of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:03 AM
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in the NBA playoffs since 2000 of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:03 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in NBA playoffs history of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:01 AM
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three instances in NBA playoffs history of a player hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to complete a comeback of 20 or more points:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:01 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue told @ChrysNBA that Clippers deaded their defensive schemes after halftime because they were cool with Luka and Kyrie getting theirs while limiting 3s.
T. Lue also mentioned that it was the best day game Clippers played as far as not trailing.
theathletic.com/5434037/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/8OWnoXkXhs – 4:14 PM
Tyronn Lue told @ChrysNBA that Clippers deaded their defensive schemes after halftime because they were cool with Luka and Kyrie getting theirs while limiting 3s.
T. Lue also mentioned that it was the best day game Clippers played as far as not trailing.
theathletic.com/5434037/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/8OWnoXkXhs – 4:14 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs not named Irving or Doncic totaled 33 points in Game 1. . . pic.twitter.com/PDyBSzi9HS – 4:05 PM
Mavs not named Irving or Doncic totaled 33 points in Game 1. . . pic.twitter.com/PDyBSzi9HS – 4:05 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
A lot going on here. Playful Doncic-Irving competition while Lively tries to focus on free-throws. pic.twitter.com/FoN21QpLAy – 3:59 PM
A lot going on here. Playful Doncic-Irving competition while Lively tries to focus on free-throws. pic.twitter.com/FoN21QpLAy – 3:59 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Terance Mann’s defense on Luka Doncic in Game 1 was awesome. Held him to 2 for 9 shooting. Luka will play better but even if Kawhi returns, I like the Clippers starting games with Mann as Luka’s primary defender. pic.twitter.com/6p0xDPpqPB – 3:36 PM
Terance Mann’s defense on Luka Doncic in Game 1 was awesome. Held him to 2 for 9 shooting. Luka will play better but even if Kawhi returns, I like the Clippers starting games with Mann as Luka’s primary defender. pic.twitter.com/6p0xDPpqPB – 3:36 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Mavericks’ scoring distribution in GAME 1 vs Clippers 👀
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic 33 PTS
🇺🇸 Kyrie Irving 31 PTS
Rest of the team: 33 PTS pic.twitter.com/LSG40f8cik – 2:01 AM
Mavericks’ scoring distribution in GAME 1 vs Clippers 👀
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic 33 PTS
🇺🇸 Kyrie Irving 31 PTS
Rest of the team: 33 PTS pic.twitter.com/LSG40f8cik – 2:01 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic was not hiding his frustration with Maxi Kleber 😳
pic.twitter.com/l3UNJeM10P – 1:05 AM
Luka Doncic was not hiding his frustration with Maxi Kleber 😳
pic.twitter.com/l3UNJeM10P – 1:05 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The NBA announced the award finalists, and the European presence was notable
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic (MVP)
Victor Wembanyama (ROY and DPOY)
Rudy Gobert (DPOY)
Alperen Sengun (MIP) pic.twitter.com/xO9FbFxh2D – 12:18 AM
The NBA announced the award finalists, and the European presence was notable
Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic (MVP) Victor Wembanyama (ROY and DPOY) Rudy Gobert (DPOY) Alperen Sengun (MIP) pic.twitter.com/xO9FbFxh2D – 12:18 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
MVP Finalists in Game 1:
Jokic — 32 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST
Luka — 33 PTS | 13 REB | 6 AST
Shai — 28 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST pic.twitter.com/f76caONMvT – 12:05 AM
MVP Finalists in Game 1:
Jokic — 32 PTS | 12 REB | 7 AST
Luka — 33 PTS | 13 REB | 6 AST
Shai — 28 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST pic.twitter.com/f76caONMvT – 12:05 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jokic, Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander top three for MVP as NBA releases award finalists
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jokic… – 10:43 PM
Jokic, Doncic, Gilgeous-Alexander top three for MVP as NBA releases award finalists
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jokic… – 10:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Luka Doncic admits lack of aggressiveness in Game 1 loss to Clippers: ‘That was my bad’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:09 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Luka Doncic admits lack of aggressiveness in Game 1 loss to Clippers: ‘That was my bad’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic “not sure why”’Mavs came out flat. pic.twitter.com/9w53TOgcbw – 7:19 PM
Doncic “not sure why”’Mavs came out flat. pic.twitter.com/9w53TOgcbw – 7:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic says that it was on him for not being aggressive enough early against Clippers defenders.
There was no “too small” today or playing centers off the floor like there was to start the 2021 series. – 7:19 PM
Luka Doncic says that it was on him for not being aggressive enough early against Clippers defenders.
There was no “too small” today or playing centers off the floor like there was to start the 2021 series. – 7:19 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA’s MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too apnews.com/article/nba-aw… – 7:02 PM
Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic picked as the NBA’s MVP finalists. Wemby up for 2 trophies, too apnews.com/article/nba-aw… – 7:02 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander named finalists for the #MVP award
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 7:02 PM
Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander named finalists for the #MVP award
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 7:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Just In: Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named the three finalists for MVP. – 6:49 PM
Just In: Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named the three finalists for MVP. – 6:49 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic’s 33-point double-double wasn’t enough, as the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the #NBAPlayoffs Round 1 series
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 6:27 PM
Luka Doncic’s 33-point double-double wasn’t enough, as the Dallas Mavericks lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening game of the #NBAPlayoffs Round 1 series
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 6:27 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka and Kyrie combined for 64 total points in their first playoff game as teammates but still took the L 👀 pic.twitter.com/42CDpsYhtd – 6:11 PM
Luka and Kyrie combined for 64 total points in their first playoff game as teammates but still took the L 👀 pic.twitter.com/42CDpsYhtd – 6:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka’s last 6 playoff games vs the Clippers:
35.5 PPG
8.5 RPG
10.0 APG
Only has one win in those games. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 6:07 PM
Luka’s last 6 playoff games vs the Clippers:
35.5 PPG
8.5 RPG
10.0 APG
Only has one win in those games. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 6:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks in Game 1:
Luka – 33 points, 11/26 FGs
Kyrie – 31 points, 10/18 FGs
Rest of team – 33 points, 10/36 FGs – 6:06 PM
Mavericks in Game 1:
Luka – 33 points, 11/26 FGs
Kyrie – 31 points, 10/18 FGs
Rest of team – 33 points, 10/36 FGs – 6:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points today:
64 — Luka and Kyrie
33 — Rest of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/qUnWsmH607 – 6:04 PM
Points today:
64 — Luka and Kyrie
33 — Rest of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/qUnWsmH607 – 6:04 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs’ scoring in Game 1 loss to Clippers: Luka Doncic 33, Kyrie Irving 31, rest of roster 33 – 6:03 PM
Mavs’ scoring in Game 1 loss to Clippers: Luka Doncic 33, Kyrie Irving 31, rest of roster 33 – 6:03 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Final: #Clippers 109, #Mavs 97.
The final score doesn’t tell the whole story. DAL trailed by as many as 29 points in this one.
Luka Doncic (33) & Kyrie Irving (31) combined for 64 points after a slow 1st half.
James Harden turned back the clock to deliver 28 pts & 8 assists. – 6:03 PM
Final: #Clippers 109, #Mavs 97.
The final score doesn’t tell the whole story. DAL trailed by as many as 29 points in this one.
Luka Doncic (33) & Kyrie Irving (31) combined for 64 points after a slow 1st half.
James Harden turned back the clock to deliver 28 pts & 8 assists. – 6:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Mavs duo despite the loss:
Kyrie — Luka —
31 PTS 33 PTS
7 REB 13 REB
2 STL 6 AST pic.twitter.com/2oRjxqdy6q – 6:02 PM
Mavs duo despite the loss:
Kyrie — Luka —
31 PTS 33 PTS
7 REB 13 REB
2 STL 6 AST pic.twitter.com/2oRjxqdy6q – 6:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic has eighteen 30-point playoff games.
Half of them are against the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/K5s2holi5p – 5:53 PM
Luka Doncic has eighteen 30-point playoff games.
Half of them are against the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/K5s2holi5p – 5:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic pullup 3 in front of Mason Plumlee
Tyronn Lue calls timeout and immediately has a convo with Plumlee about it
LA Clippers lead down to 90-75 with 8:22 left. LAC with more turnovers (2) than buckets (1/7 FGs) to start 4th. Harden hasn’t scored since first poss. 2H – 5:34 PM
Luka Doncic pullup 3 in front of Mason Plumlee
Tyronn Lue calls timeout and immediately has a convo with Plumlee about it
LA Clippers lead down to 90-75 with 8:22 left. LAC with more turnovers (2) than buckets (1/7 FGs) to start 4th. Harden hasn’t scored since first poss. 2H – 5:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lineups to begin 4th
DAL: Doncic, Hardaway, GREEN, Washington, Lively
LAC: Harden, Westbrook, Powell, Coffey, Plumlee – 5:28 PM
Lineups to begin 4th
DAL: Doncic, Hardaway, GREEN, Washington, Lively
LAC: Harden, Westbrook, Powell, Coffey, Plumlee – 5:28 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka’s not happy after his latest turnover. He has three for the game. – 5:18 PM
Luka’s not happy after his latest turnover. He has three for the game. – 5:18 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks are playing faster, trying to speed Harden up and have Clippers take lower quality shots.
And even when they allow points, Mavericks are pushing. When LAC makes perimeter defense mistake, Doncic and Irving are pulling.
LAC still up 72-52 with 4:50 left in 3rd quarter. – 5:13 PM
Mavericks are playing faster, trying to speed Harden up and have Clippers take lower quality shots.
And even when they allow points, Mavericks are pushing. When LAC makes perimeter defense mistake, Doncic and Irving are pulling.
LAC still up 72-52 with 4:50 left in 3rd quarter. – 5:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Terance Mann trying to argue to David Guthrie that Doncic is flopping – 5:09 PM
Terance Mann trying to argue to David Guthrie that Doncic is flopping – 5:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks missed 18 of 20 shots in 2nd quarter (Doncic: 0/5)
The matinee edible hit both teams in the 2nd, as both teams combined to miss 15 of 16 3s (lone make: Harden) – 4:49 PM
Mavericks missed 18 of 20 shots in 2nd quarter (Doncic: 0/5)
The matinee edible hit both teams in the 2nd, as both teams combined to miss 15 of 16 3s (lone make: Harden) – 4:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers should be able to hold onto this lead simply by getting some positive regression from PG/Mann/Coffey/Powell.
Those four combined to make only 4/18 FGs.
Doncic/Irving combined to make only 5/19 FGs.
Both figures should improve, but LAC has a sizeable cushion obviously. – 4:46 PM
Clippers should be able to hold onto this lead simply by getting some positive regression from PG/Mann/Coffey/Powell.
Those four combined to make only 4/18 FGs.
Doncic/Irving combined to make only 5/19 FGs.
Both figures should improve, but LAC has a sizeable cushion obviously. – 4:46 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers 56, Mavs 30 at half. James Harden has perhaps his best first half as a Clipper with 20, Russell Westbrook impactful on both ends. Ivica Zubac with 12+10. Luka Doncic with 11 but 0-for-5 and scoreless in second quarter. Kyrie 1-for-6 with 6 points. Can Clips keep it up? – 4:46 PM
Clippers 56, Mavs 30 at half. James Harden has perhaps his best first half as a Clipper with 20, Russell Westbrook impactful on both ends. Ivica Zubac with 12+10. Luka Doncic with 11 but 0-for-5 and scoreless in second quarter. Kyrie 1-for-6 with 6 points. Can Clips keep it up? – 4:46 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Half. No Kawhi. Paul George is 2-7 and 1-4 from deep.
And the Clippers are leading … 56-30.
Luka and Kyrie a combined 5-19 — and Mavs are shooting 22% as a team. Fewest points in a half vs Clips of any opponent in any postseason.
Harden is 6-10/4-6 = 20. Big Zu: 12 + 10. – 4:45 PM
Half. No Kawhi. Paul George is 2-7 and 1-4 from deep.
And the Clippers are leading … 56-30.
Luka and Kyrie a combined 5-19 — and Mavs are shooting 22% as a team. Fewest points in a half vs Clips of any opponent in any postseason.
Harden is 6-10/4-6 = 20. Big Zu: 12 + 10. – 4:45 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Clippers 56, #Mavs 30.
Doncic: 11 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts (4-13 FG)
Irving: 6 pts, 2 rebs (1-6 FG; 0-3 3PT)
Washington: 6 pts, 2 rebs
James Harden: 20 pts, 4 asts (6-10 FG; 4-6 3PT; 4-4 FT)
Ivica Zubac: 12 pts, 10 rebs
Russell Westbrook: 10 pts, 3 rebs – 4:43 PM
Halftime: #Clippers 56, #Mavs 30.
Doncic: 11 pts, 8 rebs, 2 asts (4-13 FG)
Irving: 6 pts, 2 rebs (1-6 FG; 0-3 3PT)
Washington: 6 pts, 2 rebs
James Harden: 20 pts, 4 asts (6-10 FG; 4-6 3PT; 4-4 FT)
Ivica Zubac: 12 pts, 10 rebs
Russell Westbrook: 10 pts, 3 rebs – 4:43 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
56-30 at the half. Harden has been downright masterful with 20 and 4 dimes. Luka just 4-13, Kyrie 1-6 – 4:41 PM
56-30 at the half. Harden has been downright masterful with 20 and 4 dimes. Luka just 4-13, Kyrie 1-6 – 4:41 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Harden at half:
20 PTS
6-10 FG
4-6 3P
+23
Has more points than Luka and Kyrie combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 4:41 PM
Harden at half:
20 PTS
6-10 FG
4-6 3P
+23
Has more points than Luka and Kyrie combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 4:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Irving 1-for-6. Doncic 4-for-12.
There are other reasons Dallas trails by 24, but when your stars don’t star, it’s a steep uphill climb. – 4:34 PM
Irving 1-for-6. Doncic 4-for-12.
There are other reasons Dallas trails by 24, but when your stars don’t star, it’s a steep uphill climb. – 4:34 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
A little gamesmanship on the sideline. Mann walks up to Lue to get instructions, Luka follows and listens in on the discussion – 4:20 PM
A little gamesmanship on the sideline. Mann walks up to Lue to get instructions, Luka follows and listens in on the discussion – 4:20 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Also big 1st quarter from James Harden, who said he has something to prove in the postseason. He hit 4-of-5 shots, including all 3 of his shots from behind arc, for 11 points to match Luka Doncic’s 11. With PG carrying 2 fouls, Harden drilled a 3 at end of first, Clips lead 34-22 – 4:10 PM
Also big 1st quarter from James Harden, who said he has something to prove in the postseason. He hit 4-of-5 shots, including all 3 of his shots from behind arc, for 11 points to match Luka Doncic’s 11. With PG carrying 2 fouls, Harden drilled a 3 at end of first, Clips lead 34-22 – 4:10 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Clippers 34, #Mavs 22.
James Harden scored the last 8 points for LA, including that 3-pointer with two seconds left in the period. He has 11 points, tying Luka Doncic (11) as the game’s highest scorers. – 4:09 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Clippers 34, #Mavs 22.
James Harden scored the last 8 points for LA, including that 3-pointer with two seconds left in the period. He has 11 points, tying Luka Doncic (11) as the game’s highest scorers. – 4:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Fan behind me: “Take it. Take it, Luka.”
Luka: Drains 3-pointer from the left wing. (Fan quiet)
Clippers 24, Dallas 18. – 4:02 PM
Fan behind me: “Take it. Take it, Luka.”
Luka: Drains 3-pointer from the left wing. (Fan quiet)
Clippers 24, Dallas 18. – 4:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Benches filter in slowly for Clippers, with Powell/Westbrook in for Mann/George
Luka only Mavs starter on floor, with Exum/Hardaway/Kleber/Lively
LA leads Mavericks 24-18 with 2:54 left in 1st quarter. PJ Washington and James Harden are guarding each other when both on floor. – 4:00 PM
Benches filter in slowly for Clippers, with Powell/Westbrook in for Mann/George
Luka only Mavs starter on floor, with Exum/Hardaway/Kleber/Lively
LA leads Mavericks 24-18 with 2:54 left in 1st quarter. PJ Washington and James Harden are guarding each other when both on floor. – 4:00 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka knocks down a stepback 3 and he throws his hands up in a “finally” fashion. He missed his first three from beyond the arc. – 3:59 PM
Luka knocks down a stepback 3 and he throws his hands up in a “finally” fashion. He missed his first three from beyond the arc. – 3:59 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Fan behind me: “Take it. Take it, Luka.”
Luka: Drains 3-pointer from the left wing.
Clippers 24, Dallas 18. – 3:59 PM
Fan behind me: “Take it. Take it, Luka.”
Luka: Drains 3-pointer from the left wing.
Clippers 24, Dallas 18. – 3:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka had a wide open opportunity there at the rim but passed up a layup. A tougher shot by Jones resulted in a missed opportunity. – 3:54 PM
Luka had a wide open opportunity there at the rim but passed up a layup. A tougher shot by Jones resulted in a missed opportunity. – 3:54 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Anxiety high.
Weather the early storm until Luka or Kyrie get hot.
Or just vomit everywhere. Both are viable in their own way. – 3:51 PM
Anxiety high.
Weather the early storm until Luka or Kyrie get hot.
Or just vomit everywhere. Both are viable in their own way. – 3:51 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ Washington has 5 quick points. A corner 3 and a floater.
Paul George gives LA a 16-9 lead with 7:08 left in the first quarter, prompting a timeout by Jason Kidd.
Luka Doncic banked in a halfcourt shot after the TO that obviously didn’t count. – 3:50 PM
PJ Washington has 5 quick points. A corner 3 and a floater.
Paul George gives LA a 16-9 lead with 7:08 left in the first quarter, prompting a timeout by Jason Kidd.
Luka Doncic banked in a halfcourt shot after the TO that obviously didn’t count. – 3:50 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Mann is starting out with the defensive assignment on Luka Doncic. – 3:41 PM
Mann is starting out with the defensive assignment on Luka Doncic. – 3:41 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Among the big-time NBA records, MJ’s playoff mark of 63 points is the only one high at risk.
Could it happen this spring?
Luka, I’m looking at you. – 3:25 PM
Among the big-time NBA records, MJ’s playoff mark of 63 points is the only one high at risk.
Could it happen this spring?
Luka, I’m looking at you. – 3:25 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 4/21
LAC
Amir Coffey
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 3:06 PM
STARTERS 4/21
LAC
Amir Coffey
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 3:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
How I think matchups will start:
– Mann on Doncic
– Coffey on Irving
– Harden on Jones
– George on Washington
– Zubac on Gafford
– Doncic on Mann
– Irving on Coffey
– Jones on Harden
– Washington on George
– Gafford on Zubac – 3:05 PM
How I think matchups will start:
– Mann on Doncic
– Coffey on Irving
– Harden on Jones
– George on Washington
– Zubac on Gafford
– Doncic on Mann
– Irving on Coffey
– Jones on Harden
– Washington on George
– Gafford on Zubac – 3:05 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: George, Coffey, Zubac, Mann, Harden
2:40 tip @971TheFreak – 3:05 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: George, Coffey, Zubac, Mann, Harden
2:40 tip @971TheFreak – 3:05 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. – 3:03 PM
#Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. – 3:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Starters for Game 1
Dallas Mavericks: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford
LA Clippers: Harden, Mann, George, COFFEY, Zubac – 3:01 PM
Starters for Game 1
Dallas Mavericks: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford
LA Clippers: Harden, Mann, George, COFFEY, Zubac – 3:01 PM
NBA Kicks @NBAKicks
The Jordan Luka 3 “Photo Finish!” #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/kTWkzbQzHn – 3:00 PM
The Jordan Luka 3 “Photo Finish!” #NBAKicks pic.twitter.com/kTWkzbQzHn – 3:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
The normal Doncic pregame warmup — except in LA, before a playoff game, it’s a different normal. LA normal. pic.twitter.com/p7vcItY7dk – 2:42 PM
The normal Doncic pregame warmup — except in LA, before a playoff game, it’s a different normal. LA normal. pic.twitter.com/p7vcItY7dk – 2:42 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Luka 3s are ready for their official debut. pic.twitter.com/KAQQ2p0VYG – 2:42 PM
The Luka 3s are ready for their official debut. pic.twitter.com/KAQQ2p0VYG – 2:42 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic debuts the Jordan “Luka 3” before Game 1 vs. Clippers pic.twitter.com/TLtnDAVKXf – 2:37 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic debuts the Jordan “Luka 3” before Game 1 vs. Clippers pic.twitter.com/TLtnDAVKXf – 2:37 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
On the sneaker front; Dallas’ Luka Dončić, I’m told, is scheduled to debut his Luka 3 Photo Finish colorway for today’s Game 1 in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com pic.twitter.com/XYmhIuv73b – 1:17 PM
On the sneaker front; Dallas’ Luka Dončić, I’m told, is scheduled to debut his Luka 3 Photo Finish colorway for today’s Game 1 in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com pic.twitter.com/XYmhIuv73b – 1:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
One of craziest Mavericks games all season
They smoked a 20-point 4th quarter lead
But Austin Reaves lost track of Kyrie
Luka had his only 2nd half dime
And LeBron knew what was coming even before Luka got inside the arc pic.twitter.com/so2Qhk1YM5 – 2:45 AM
One of craziest Mavericks games all season
They smoked a 20-point 4th quarter lead
But Austin Reaves lost track of Kyrie
Luka had his only 2nd half dime
And LeBron knew what was coming even before Luka got inside the arc pic.twitter.com/so2Qhk1YM5 – 2:45 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
One of the reasons Luka had to see someone get traded this past winter pic.twitter.com/0RRzADfmIs – 2:05 AM
One of the reasons Luka had to see someone get traded this past winter pic.twitter.com/0RRzADfmIs – 2:05 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Dallas Mavericks report that Tim Hardaway Jr. is questionable for Game 1 at LA due to illness
The rest of Mavericks roster is available (Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford, Exum, Green, Kleber, Lively, Hardy, Lawson, Prosper, Morris, Powell) – 6:42 PM
The Dallas Mavericks report that Tim Hardaway Jr. is questionable for Game 1 at LA due to illness
The rest of Mavericks roster is available (Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford, Exum, Green, Kleber, Lively, Hardy, Lawson, Prosper, Morris, Powell) – 6:42 PM
More on this storyline
Mike Curtis: Luka Doncic says the Mavs were more physical on defense in the second half. “Second half is the way we should play the whole game. We have to learn from that.” pic.twitter.com/AaM2XnZ4Gk -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / April 21, 2024
ClutchPoints: “We were prepared like he was gonna play. But that shouldn’t change our mentality. Their mentality was next man up. I think they executed very well.” Luka Doncic on how the Mavs preparation was affected by Kawhi Leonard being out for Game 1. (via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/nPotcQtN6W -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 21, 2024
ClutchPoints: 2024 NBA MVP finalists: 🏆 Luka Doncic (Mavericks) 🏆 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) 🏆 Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) pic.twitter.com/VMBHTO8xXY -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 21, 2024