Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic: ‘He’s Benjamin Button, he’s going backwards’
Mike Curtis: Asked Jason Kidd about Luka Doncic playing nearly 46 minutes tonight and the value of conditioning in the playoffs: “He’s young. … He’s Benjamin Button. He’s going backwards. If you ask him, he’s going to tell you he can play 48.” pic.twitter.com/3aLdd1AFZ2
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Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, the Clippers were 2-of-17 from the floor when Luka Doncic was the primary defender tonight. pic.twitter.com/JQSOUjtYvD – 1:46 AM
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, the Clippers were 2-of-17 from the floor when Luka Doncic was the primary defender tonight. pic.twitter.com/JQSOUjtYvD – 1:46 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Asked Jason Kidd about Luka Doncic playing nearly 46 minutes tonight and the value of conditioning in the playoffs:
“He’s young. … He’s Benjamin Button. He’s going backwards. If you ask him, he’s going to tell you he can play 48.” pic.twitter.com/3aLdd1AFZ2 – 1:45 AM
Asked Jason Kidd about Luka Doncic playing nearly 46 minutes tonight and the value of conditioning in the playoffs:
“He’s young. … He’s Benjamin Button. He’s going backwards. If you ask him, he’s going to tell you he can play 48.” pic.twitter.com/3aLdd1AFZ2 – 1:45 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd on the passion with which Doncic plays — and that technical foul. pic.twitter.com/fWQHEwOSvO – 1:14 AM
Kidd on the passion with which Doncic plays — and that technical foul. pic.twitter.com/fWQHEwOSvO – 1:14 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
FINAL: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
It just feels like Clippers and Mavericks is destined to go seven games. The series is now tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard came back for the Clippers but the Mavericks closed the game late as Luka Doncic finishes with 32 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds. – 1:00 AM
FINAL: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
It just feels like Clippers and Mavericks is destined to go seven games. The series is now tied 1-1. Kawhi Leonard came back for the Clippers but the Mavericks closed the game late as Luka Doncic finishes with 32 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds. – 1:00 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
In their first 30 playoff games:
LeBron — Doncic —
27.6 PPG 32.5 PPG
8.2 RPG 9.3 RPG
7.1 APG 7.8 APG
45/32% 47/36% pic.twitter.com/wDVe2wuY14 – 12:54 AM
In their first 30 playoff games:
LeBron — Doncic —
27.6 PPG 32.5 PPG
8.2 RPG 9.3 RPG
7.1 APG 7.8 APG
45/32% 47/36% pic.twitter.com/wDVe2wuY14 – 12:54 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka tonight:
32 PTS
6 REB
9 AST
5 3P
Only MJ averages more PPG in the playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 12:54 AM
Luka tonight:
32 PTS
6 REB
9 AST
5 3P
Only MJ averages more PPG in the playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 12:54 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic had 32 points, 9 assists and maybe the best defensive performance of his career to lead the Mavs to a series-tying 96-93 win in a Game 2 brawl with the Clippers. – 12:54 AM
Luka Doncic had 32 points, 9 assists and maybe the best defensive performance of his career to lead the Mavs to a series-tying 96-93 win in a Game 2 brawl with the Clippers. – 12:54 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
These are ASININE fouls by the Mavericks.
Jason Kidd is challenging Irving foul drawn by Kawhi Leonard through a bucket that cuts Mavericks lead to 93-90 with 20.5 seconds left. – 12:49 AM
These are ASININE fouls by the Mavericks.
Jason Kidd is challenging Irving foul drawn by Kawhi Leonard through a bucket that cuts Mavericks lead to 93-90 with 20.5 seconds left. – 12:49 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
The symbolism in a Luka stepback over Harden as the dagger … – 12:42 AM
The symbolism in a Luka stepback over Harden as the dagger … – 12:42 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Luka against the Clippers in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/gAsSJB9Q86 – 12:42 AM
Luka against the Clippers in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/gAsSJB9Q86 – 12:42 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Luka is shooting 224% on clutch 3-pointers going to his left over his career. – 12:42 AM
Luka is shooting 224% on clutch 3-pointers going to his left over his career. – 12:42 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka is all sorts of fired up right now pic.twitter.com/7zyQ4OvZLU – 12:42 AM
Luka is all sorts of fired up right now pic.twitter.com/7zyQ4OvZLU – 12:42 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with what had all the looks of a 3-point dagger. Mavs up 90-81 with 86 seconds left. – 12:41 AM
Luka with what had all the looks of a 3-point dagger. Mavs up 90-81 with 86 seconds left. – 12:41 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka just turned out the lights. Death by stepback. 90-81 with 1:26 left. Then again, we saw some late game stuff from the Knicks last night – 12:41 AM
Luka just turned out the lights. Death by stepback. 90-81 with 1:26 left. Then again, we saw some late game stuff from the Knicks last night – 12:41 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic dagger. Mavs up 90-81 with 1:26 left after that stepback 3 by Luka. – 12:40 AM
Doncic dagger. Mavs up 90-81 with 1:26 left after that stepback 3 by Luka. – 12:40 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Luka Doncic hit a top-of-the-three key to give the Mavs a 90-81 lead with 1:26. Luka then turned toward courtside fans and screamed a few times. – 12:40 AM
Luka Doncic hit a top-of-the-three key to give the Mavs a 90-81 lead with 1:26. Luka then turned toward courtside fans and screamed a few times. – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic hits the 3 that James Harden hasn’t been able to hit all night… over James Harden.
Exits are populating with Mavericks up 90-81 with 86 seconds left to play – 12:40 AM
Luka Doncic hits the 3 that James Harden hasn’t been able to hit all night… over James Harden.
Exits are populating with Mavericks up 90-81 with 86 seconds left to play – 12:40 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to average 30/5/5 in the playoffs:
Michael Jordan
Luka Doncic
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/Nr7avKmsgK – 12:40 AM
Players to average 30/5/5 in the playoffs:
Michael Jordan
Luka Doncic
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/Nr7avKmsgK – 12:40 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka finds Kleber on the wing for a timely 3. Mavs up 87-81 with 1:47 left. – 12:39 AM
Luka finds Kleber on the wing for a timely 3. Mavs up 87-81 with 1:47 left. – 12:39 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd calls timeout he was going to lose in 58 seconds after Leonard splits free throws
Mavericks lead 84-77 with 3:58 left to play.
Clippers are at 32.9 percent from the field. Bad inside, worse outside. – 12:36 AM
Jason Kidd calls timeout he was going to lose in 58 seconds after Leonard splits free throws
Mavericks lead 84-77 with 3:58 left to play.
Clippers are at 32.9 percent from the field. Bad inside, worse outside. – 12:36 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Luka, harden was isolated on Kyrie, WHY ARE YOU DEMANDING THE BALL???!!!!! – 12:35 AM
Luka, harden was isolated on Kyrie, WHY ARE YOU DEMANDING THE BALL???!!!!! – 12:35 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic is telling the coaching staff to call a timeout. He needs a breather. – 12:34 AM
Doncic is telling the coaching staff to call a timeout. He needs a breather. – 12:34 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kid behind me after Doncic forced Leonard into that miss: “How is Luka playing defense?” – 12:32 AM
Kid behind me after Doncic forced Leonard into that miss: “How is Luka playing defense?” – 12:32 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Westbrook went to go help Harden double Doncic, leaving Irving wide open for a 3.
Mavs lead 79-73 with 6:08 left. – 12:31 AM
Westbrook went to go help Harden double Doncic, leaving Irving wide open for a 3.
Mavs lead 79-73 with 6:08 left. – 12:31 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LUKA’S HEATING UP 🔥
9-0 Mavericks run has them up three points.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/kv4oibZycl – 12:31 AM
LUKA’S HEATING UP 🔥
9-0 Mavericks run has them up three points.
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/kv4oibZycl – 12:31 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Clippers led by 6, looked to be in control. Mavs have scored the last 9, the last three by Luka. Give him 29-6-6, and a 76-73 lead with 7:01 left – 12:30 AM
Clippers led by 6, looked to be in control. Mavs have scored the last 9, the last three by Luka. Give him 29-6-6, and a 76-73 lead with 7:01 left – 12:30 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Zubac was open after Mavericks fired on Paul George
Then by time Harden had it, Doncic was on Zubac’s back
Harden missed the pullup 3 over Kleber, now 1/9 3s
Doncic 3 caps 9-0 Mavericks run
Gives Mavericks 76-73 lead
7:01 left to play
execution
execution
execution – 12:27 AM
Zubac was open after Mavericks fired on Paul George
Then by time Harden had it, Doncic was on Zubac’s back
Harden missed the pullup 3 over Kleber, now 1/9 3s
Doncic 3 caps 9-0 Mavericks run
Gives Mavericks 76-73 lead
7:01 left to play
execution
execution
execution – 12:27 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka for 3 to give the Mavs a three-point lead with 7:01 left. He’s pumped up after that one. He has 29 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. – 12:27 AM
Luka for 3 to give the Mavs a three-point lead with 7:01 left. He’s pumped up after that one. He has 29 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. – 12:27 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic wanted the and-one and got a tech, instead. pic.twitter.com/3SR21ZHBEE – 12:12 AM
Doncic wanted the and-one and got a tech, instead. pic.twitter.com/3SR21ZHBEE – 12:12 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The difference in the game entering the fourth quarter is that Luka Doncic magic word to Kevin Scott.
LA Clippers LEAD Mavericks 66-65.
Clippers scoring by quarter has risen twice (19 in 1st, 22 in 2nd, 25 in 3rd)
Mavericks scoring by quarter has dropped twice (23, 22, 20) – 12:11 AM
The difference in the game entering the fourth quarter is that Luka Doncic magic word to Kevin Scott.
LA Clippers LEAD Mavericks 66-65.
Clippers scoring by quarter has risen twice (19 in 1st, 22 in 2nd, 25 in 3rd)
Mavericks scoring by quarter has dropped twice (23, 22, 20) – 12:11 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Clippers 66, #Mavs 65.
Doncic: 25 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts (9-22 FG; 3-11 3PT)
Irving: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
Jones: 9 pts, 6 rebs
James Harden: 19 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts – 12:11 AM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Clippers 66, #Mavs 65.
Doncic: 25 pts, 5 rebs, 5 asts (9-22 FG; 3-11 3PT)
Irving: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
Jones: 9 pts, 6 rebs
James Harden: 19 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts – 12:11 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic just got T’d up after he made that last layup through contact. He’s been chirping at the refs all game. – 12:10 AM
Luka Doncic just got T’d up after he made that last layup through contact. He’s been chirping at the refs all game. – 12:10 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Luka Doncic gets T’d up after complaining about a non call. He’s been frustrated with the calls for most of the game. – 12:09 AM
Luka Doncic gets T’d up after complaining about a non call. He’s been frustrated with the calls for most of the game. – 12:09 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd calls timeout. The Mavericks have lost the lead.
LA up 62-61 with 3:06 left in 3rd quarter. Competition level high afffffff – 12:00 AM
Jason Kidd calls timeout. The Mavericks have lost the lead.
LA up 62-61 with 3:06 left in 3rd quarter. Competition level high afffffff – 12:00 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Ty Lue’s shown Luka like six different pick-and-roll coverages, but it feels like 600. – 11:53 PM
Ty Lue’s shown Luka like six different pick-and-roll coverages, but it feels like 600. – 11:53 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Kyrie low key had an All-NBA season this year. It’s no surprise what we are witnessing right now from him on BOTH ends of the floor. Luka needs to follow his lead. Real Talk! – 11:49 PM
Kyrie low key had an All-NBA season this year. It’s no surprise what we are witnessing right now from him on BOTH ends of the floor. Luka needs to follow his lead. Real Talk! – 11:49 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Stats aren’t too bad, but feels like Luka hasn’t really been Luka on offense … has played some nice defense. – 11:23 PM
Stats aren’t too bad, but feels like Luka hasn’t really been Luka on offense … has played some nice defense. – 11:23 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers down 45-41 at half to Mavericks. Clippers shooting 34.1% from the field. James Harden has 12 points, 4 assists and Paul George has 10. Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 18 points. – 11:23 PM
Clippers down 45-41 at half to Mavericks. Clippers shooting 34.1% from the field. James Harden has 12 points, 4 assists and Paul George has 10. Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 18 points. – 11:23 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers trail 45-41 at the half. Harden with 12 pts and PG with 10 (and 3 fouls). Doncic has 18 on his way to ???. – 11:22 PM
Clippers trail 45-41 at the half. Harden with 12 pts and PG with 10 (and 3 fouls). Doncic has 18 on his way to ???. – 11:22 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Mavs 45, #Clippers 41.
Doncic: 18 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asts
Jones: 9 pts, 6 rebs
Irving: 7 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Paul George: 10 pts (3 fouls) – 11:22 PM
Halftime: #Mavs 45, #Clippers 41.
Doncic: 18 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asts
Jones: 9 pts, 6 rebs
Irving: 7 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Paul George: 10 pts (3 fouls) – 11:22 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is locked in from a competitive standpoint. Showed his displeasure with Washington’s sloppy turnover. – 11:21 PM
Doncic is locked in from a competitive standpoint. Showed his displeasure with Washington’s sloppy turnover. – 11:21 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka isn’t happy after that collision that resulted in a non-call and an easy dunk for Harden. – 11:15 PM
Luka isn’t happy after that collision that resulted in a non-call and an easy dunk for Harden. – 11:15 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
How is that not a transition take foul on Luka? He clearly “gave up on the play” – 10:57 PM
How is that not a transition take foul on Luka? He clearly “gave up on the play” – 10:57 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers down, 23-19, after one. PG has 8 pts. Kawhi is 0-2 from field. Doncic has 12 points. – 10:50 PM
Clippers down, 23-19, after one. PG has 8 pts. Kawhi is 0-2 from field. Doncic has 12 points. – 10:50 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 23, #Clippers 19.
Doncic: 12 pts, 1 reb, 3 asts
Jones: 5 pts, 4 rebs, 1 blk
Lively: 3 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast
Kleber: 3 pts – 10:50 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 23, #Clippers 19.
Doncic: 12 pts, 1 reb, 3 asts
Jones: 5 pts, 4 rebs, 1 blk
Lively: 3 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast
Kleber: 3 pts – 10:50 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic has overcome a slow start and has 10 points, but Dallas leads this game 18-11 because of its defense.
Clippers are 3-15 from the field, 1-4 on 3-pointers. Stark difference from Game 1. – 10:41 PM
Doncic has overcome a slow start and has 10 points, but Dallas leads this game 18-11 because of its defense.
Clippers are 3-15 from the field, 1-4 on 3-pointers. Stark difference from Game 1. – 10:41 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The Mavs increase their lead to seven after a couple of 3s by Doncic. He has a game-high 10 points. – 10:40 PM
The Mavs increase their lead to seven after a couple of 3s by Doncic. He has a game-high 10 points. – 10:40 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic slaps Lively on the rear as if to say “great hustle.” Which it was. Lively missed the first free-throw, though. – 10:36 PM
Doncic slaps Lively on the rear as if to say “great hustle.” Which it was. Lively missed the first free-throw, though. – 10:36 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It’s a real defensive struggle. Harden blocking Kyrie at the rim. Luka blocking Plumlee at the rim. 9-8 midway through the first.
Thought we were done with the 90’s? – 10:34 PM
It’s a real defensive struggle. Harden blocking Kyrie at the rim. Luka blocking Plumlee at the rim. 9-8 midway through the first.
Thought we were done with the 90’s? – 10:34 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd said the Mavs need a strong start from their stars, but Doncic and Irving are a combined 0-for-5 and are getting swarmed every time they touch the ball. – 10:32 PM
Kidd said the Mavs need a strong start from their stars, but Doncic and Irving are a combined 0-for-5 and are getting swarmed every time they touch the ball. – 10:32 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka just denied Plumlee at the rim. That’s something you don’t see everyday. – 10:30 PM
Luka just denied Plumlee at the rim. That’s something you don’t see everyday. – 10:30 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic with two straight outstanding defensive plays. Yes, I typed that. – 10:29 PM
Doncic with two straight outstanding defensive plays. Yes, I typed that. – 10:29 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Mavs coach Jason Kidd projected “we’ll find out in the first three or four minutes on how the game is being called.” Kidd on how the Mavs can play more physical vs the Clippers without fouling in Game 2 pic.twitter.com/hDpq9zUEU1 – 9:47 PM
Mavs coach Jason Kidd projected “we’ll find out in the first three or four minutes on how the game is being called.” Kidd on how the Mavs can play more physical vs the Clippers without fouling in Game 2 pic.twitter.com/hDpq9zUEU1 – 9:47 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Damian Lillard has 25 points in a 1st half of a playoff game for the 5th time in his career.
That is tied with Luka Doncic for the 2nd-most games with 25+ points in a 1st half in the last 25 postseasons.
He only trails LeBron James (13). – 9:46 PM
Damian Lillard has 25 points in a 1st half of a playoff game for the 5th time in his career.
That is tied with Luka Doncic for the 2nd-most games with 25+ points in a 1st half in the last 25 postseasons.
He only trails LeBron James (13). – 9:46 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:13 tip @971TheFreak – 9:44 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:13 tip @971TheFreak – 9:44 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 4/23
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 9:39 PM
STARTERS 4/23
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 9:39 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd:
“I think it starts with our two stars. They have to get off to a better start. As a team we have to get off to a better start and that includes Kai and Luka. So we’ll start with those two. Everyone else got great looks in Game 1. We missed some layups, we missed some – 9:38 PM
Kidd:
“I think it starts with our two stars. They have to get off to a better start. As a team we have to get off to a better start and that includes Kai and Luka. So we’ll start with those two. Everyone else got great looks in Game 1. We missed some layups, we missed some – 9:38 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford
#Clippers starters: James Harden, Terrance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Ivica Zubac. – 9:35 PM
#Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford
#Clippers starters: James Harden, Terrance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Ivica Zubac. – 9:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks starting lineup unchanged: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford – 9:32 PM
Mavericks starting lineup unchanged: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford – 9:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd (pardon the typing😳) says that the Mavericks will be utilizing backup small forward Josh Green more tonight after his second half impact in Game 1.
That probably means a short leash for Derrick Jones Jr. – 8:49 PM
Jason Kidd (pardon the typing😳) says that the Mavericks will be utilizing backup small forward Josh Green more tonight after his second half impact in Game 1.
That probably means a short leash for Derrick Jones Jr. – 8:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd says that the Mavericks were prepared for Kawhi for Game 1, and they’re prepared for him for Game 2 pic.twitter.com/bY4rWqeamp – 8:38 PM
Jason Kidd says that the Mavericks were prepared for Kawhi for Game 1, and they’re prepared for him for Game 2 pic.twitter.com/bY4rWqeamp – 8:38 PM
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
Tim Cato @tim_cato
in 2022, Jason Kidd’s Mavericks lost all three Game 1s. Dallas had first half variance, second half adjustments, that may explain this result if Dallas wins this series.
none of that changes Game 1’s defeat, an opportunity thrown away: theathletic.com/5433364/2024/0… – 11:53 PM
in 2022, Jason Kidd’s Mavericks lost all three Game 1s. Dallas had first half variance, second half adjustments, that may explain this result if Dallas wins this series.
none of that changes Game 1’s defeat, an opportunity thrown away: theathletic.com/5433364/2024/0… – 11:53 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @KSherringtonDMN:
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd, outcoached by Clippers’ Tyronn Lue, can’t risk a 2-0 series deficit dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:47 PM
From @KSherringtonDMN:
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd, outcoached by Clippers’ Tyronn Lue, can’t risk a 2-0 series deficit dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:47 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jason Kidd on Game 1 loss: “We dug ourselves a whole. We expected the Clippers to come out and be physical. We just didn’t respond.” – 6:30 PM
Jason Kidd on Game 1 loss: “We dug ourselves a whole. We expected the Clippers to come out and be physical. We just didn’t respond.” – 6:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd uses timeout he would have lost in 27 seconds
Clippers offense has ground to a halt, but they still lead 102-88 with 3:27 left. Good opportunity for them to draw up some motion to get Harden or George downhill with Kleber at center. – 5:52 PM
Jason Kidd uses timeout he would have lost in 27 seconds
Clippers offense has ground to a halt, but they still lead 102-88 with 3:27 left. Good opportunity for them to draw up some motion to get Harden or George downhill with Kleber at center. – 5:52 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
I asked Jason Kidd pregame which James Harden he’d prefer his team to guard: Scorer or facilitator. He lauded Harden for both.
The scorer is here. He has 20 points on 6-9 FG (4-5 3PT). – 4:36 PM
I asked Jason Kidd pregame which James Harden he’d prefer his team to guard: Scorer or facilitator. He lauded Harden for both.
The scorer is here. He has 20 points on 6-9 FG (4-5 3PT). – 4:36 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
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd timeout after a Paul George 3 from Amir Coffey
Clippers might have called like four post ups for Ivica Zubac. They don’t care that Gafford is there. Bringing back honest hoops
LA leads 16-9 with 7:08 left in 1st quarter. whole lot of mismatches out there – 3:49 PM
Jason Kidd timeout after a Paul George 3 from Amir Coffey
Clippers might have called like four post ups for Ivica Zubac. They don’t care that Gafford is there. Bringing back honest hoops
LA leads 16-9 with 7:08 left in 1st quarter. whole lot of mismatches out there – 3:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Jason Kidd about coming full circle in this series — he took the Dallas head coaching job after Clippers eliminated Mavericks in back-to-back conference quarterfinals pic.twitter.com/N3iLJKfW1N – 2:42 PM
Asked Jason Kidd about coming full circle in this series — he took the Dallas head coaching job after Clippers eliminated Mavericks in back-to-back conference quarterfinals pic.twitter.com/N3iLJKfW1N – 2:42 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Mavs coach Jason Kidd said Tim Hardaway Jr. will be available to play Game 1 vs the Clippers – 2:08 PM
Mavs coach Jason Kidd said Tim Hardaway Jr. will be available to play Game 1 vs the Clippers – 2:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd says Mavericks prepared this week as if Kawhi Leonard would be out today. – 2:03 PM
Jason Kidd says Mavericks prepared this week as if Kawhi Leonard would be out today. – 2:03 PM
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Noah Weber: Luka Doncic on his defense tonight: “It’s playoffs. It’s different. They’re trying to double with me and I say no double. I take pride in my defense too. They’re always going to say that – the haters. But it’s fine. I’m out here enjoying playing basketball. That’s fun man.” -via Twitter / April 24, 2024
Mike Curtis: Final: #Mavs 96, #Clippers 93. Luka Doncic: 32 pts, 6 rebs, 9 asts Kyrie Irving: 23 pts, 6 rebs Dallas becomes the second road team to win in the first round of the playoffs. The series is tied at 1-1. Game 3 in Dallas on Friday. -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / April 24, 2024
StatMuse: Most PPG + RPG + APG in the playoffs: 51.2 — Wilt 49.7 — Luka The only players with more than 47. pic.twitter.com/qcvqg46fOd -via Twitter @statmuse / April 24, 2024
Law Murray: These are the two most isolation heavy teams in the NBA. Asked Jason Kidd pregame about identifying areas of LA’s defense to attack JKidd: “We got to take care of the ball, but we have to play with pace if we’re going to win tonight.” pic.twitter.com/L0WFC5c4tF -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / April 23, 2024
Brad Townsend: Kidd: “We have to play with pace if we want to win tonight.” Cited Clips’ length and ability to strip the ball, said not allowing LA to set its defense is key. -via Twitter @townbrad / April 23, 2024
Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd on Kawhi Leonard being active: “We prepared for him in Game 1. We prepared for him for Game 2…He’s playing so we’re prepared to execute the game plan.” -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / April 23, 2024