Luka Doncic, PJ Washington lead Mavs to win Game 2 vs. Thunder
Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Mavs 119, Thunder 110 SGA – 33 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists. JDub – 20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists. Chet – 11 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists. Luka Doncic – 29 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists. Kyrie Irving – 9 points, 11 assists. PJ Washington – 29 points, 11 rebounds. Series is tied 1-1.
Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
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Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka presser is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/5S5Gbf5693 – 2:03 AM
Luka presser is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/5S5Gbf5693 – 2:03 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka doesn’t need much to stoke his fire. He’s so ridiculously competitive. So when you combine coming off of a poor Game 1, with the disappointing MVP vote and then a hit piece questioning his lack of contributing to winning, you produced a mix that OKC couldn’t hanfle – 1:32 AM
Luka doesn’t need much to stoke his fire. He’s so ridiculously competitive. So when you combine coming off of a poor Game 1, with the disappointing MVP vote and then a hit piece questioning his lack of contributing to winning, you produced a mix that OKC couldn’t hanfle – 1:32 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
What a killer performance by the Mavs. People messed with Luka. You don’t mess with him. Career night for PJ, and totally clutch games from Hardaway and Green. The series is ON – 1:16 AM
What a killer performance by the Mavs. People messed with Luka. You don’t mess with him. Career night for PJ, and totally clutch games from Hardaway and Green. The series is ON – 1:16 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic says courtside Thunder fan was ‘going at my family’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:12 AM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic says courtside Thunder fan was ‘going at my family’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:12 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic trying to process the random noises interrupting his press conference.. 👀😂
pic.twitter.com/AXiYrd9L4a – 1:09 AM
Luka Doncic trying to process the random noises interrupting his press conference.. 👀😂
pic.twitter.com/AXiYrd9L4a – 1:09 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Doncic comes alive in fourth, scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder, tie series 1-1
nbcsports.com/nba/news/donci… – 1:01 AM
Doncic comes alive in fourth, scores 29 points as Mavericks top Thunder, tie series 1-1
nbcsports.com/nba/news/donci… – 1:01 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Single leg LUKA DONCIC helped the Mavs tie the series (1-1)! 🇸🇮
29 PTS
10 REB
7 AST
3 STL
pic.twitter.com/SAusQpjqHR – 12:34 AM
Single leg LUKA DONCIC helped the Mavs tie the series (1-1)! 🇸🇮
29 PTS
10 REB
7 AST
3 STL
pic.twitter.com/SAusQpjqHR – 12:34 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
PJ Washington Jr. now has one of the best 3pt shooting games in Mavs playoff history. 1 of 6 different players to make at least 7 3pters for the Mavs in a playoff game. In all 29 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assts, 2 stls, 1 blk. Standin on Business for Mr. Aint Goin tonight! pic.twitter.com/PqDFr1ZQ1j – 12:34 AM
PJ Washington Jr. now has one of the best 3pt shooting games in Mavs playoff history. 1 of 6 different players to make at least 7 3pters for the Mavs in a playoff game. In all 29 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assts, 2 stls, 1 blk. Standin on Business for Mr. Aint Goin tonight! pic.twitter.com/PqDFr1ZQ1j – 12:34 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
“Everybody on the floor fought.” — Luka Doncic on the bench, P.J. Washington and the rest. – 12:27 AM
“Everybody on the floor fought.” — Luka Doncic on the bench, P.J. Washington and the rest. – 12:27 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic and PJ Washington 3-point shooting
Previous 4 games: 12/55
Game 2 at OKC: 12/19 – 12:21 AM
Luka Doncic and PJ Washington 3-point shooting
Previous 4 games: 12/55
Game 2 at OKC: 12/19 – 12:21 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
PJ Washington and Tim Hardaway Jr combined for 46 points and shot 9-15 from 3.
Mavs shot 18-37 from 3.
OKC shot 10-30 from 3.
That was the story of the game. – 12:16 AM
PJ Washington and Tim Hardaway Jr combined for 46 points and shot 9-15 from 3.
Mavs shot 18-37 from 3.
OKC shot 10-30 from 3.
That was the story of the game. – 12:16 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Final: #Mavs 119, #Thunder 110.
The Mavs steal home court advantage and delivers OKC its first loss of the playoffs. Series is tied at 1-1 heading back to Dallas.
Doncic: 29 pts, 10 rebs, 7 asts (5-8 3PT)
Washington: 29 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts (7-11 3PT)
Hardaway: 17 pts (6-10 FG) – 12:12 AM
Final: #Mavs 119, #Thunder 110.
The Mavs steal home court advantage and delivers OKC its first loss of the playoffs. Series is tied at 1-1 heading back to Dallas.
Doncic: 29 pts, 10 rebs, 7 asts (5-8 3PT)
Washington: 29 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts (7-11 3PT)
Hardaway: 17 pts (6-10 FG) – 12:12 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Thunder gave up 92, 92, 85, 89, 95 points their first five playoff games. Mavericks torched them for 119 tonight. They made 18 3s. Thirty assists. Only nine turnovers. Luka Doncic was great, P.J. Washington exploded, but plenty of OKC breakdowns. Series tied 1-1. – 12:11 AM
Thunder gave up 92, 92, 85, 89, 95 points their first five playoff games. Mavericks torched them for 119 tonight. They made 18 3s. Thirty assists. Only nine turnovers. Luka Doncic was great, P.J. Washington exploded, but plenty of OKC breakdowns. Series tied 1-1. – 12:11 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks played about as hard as they can tonight and pretty darn well, too. They earned a split at OKC with a 119-110 win in Game 2 Thursday night. PJ Washington with the huge shooting night and Luka was closer to being Luka again. Game 3 Saturday afternoon at AAC. – 12:11 AM
The Mavericks played about as hard as they can tonight and pretty darn well, too. They earned a split at OKC with a 119-110 win in Game 2 Thursday night. PJ Washington with the huge shooting night and Luka was closer to being Luka again. Game 3 Saturday afternoon at AAC. – 12:11 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Mavs 119, Thunder 110
SGA – 33 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists
JDub – 20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Chet – 11 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Doncic – 29 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists
Kyrie – 9 points, 11 assists
Washington – 29 points, 11 rebounds
Series is tied 1-1 – 12:11 AM
FINAL: Mavs 119, Thunder 110
SGA – 33 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists
JDub – 20 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Chet – 11 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Doncic – 29 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists
Kyrie – 9 points, 11 assists
Washington – 29 points, 11 rebounds
Series is tied 1-1 – 12:11 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic (29-10-7) had the kind of performance that’s expected of him.
P.J. Washington (29-11-4) had the kind of performance that can swing a series.
Mavs get on the board. Series even headed to Dallas for Game 3. – 12:10 AM
Luka Doncic (29-10-7) had the kind of performance that’s expected of him.
P.J. Washington (29-11-4) had the kind of performance that can swing a series.
Mavs get on the board. Series even headed to Dallas for Game 3. – 12:10 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Give Dallas trainers the game ball, whatever Mr. Miyagi business they did on Luka between games changed everything. – 12:09 AM
Give Dallas trainers the game ball, whatever Mr. Miyagi business they did on Luka between games changed everything. – 12:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka tonight:
29 PTS
10 REB
7 AST (1 TOV)
3 STL
5-8 3P
Had more threes tonight than his last 3 games combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 12:09 AM
Luka tonight:
29 PTS
10 REB
7 AST (1 TOV)
3 STL
5-8 3P
Had more threes tonight than his last 3 games combined. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 12:09 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Some loud “Luka sucks!” chants by the Thunder crowd pic.twitter.com/Gop4W56D0A – 12:04 AM
Some loud “Luka sucks!” chants by the Thunder crowd pic.twitter.com/Gop4W56D0A – 12:04 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
PJ Washington tonight:
29 PTS
11 REB
7-11 3P
The first player with 10+ REB and 7+ 3P in a playoff game since Steph in the Finals. statmuse.com/nba/player/p.j… – 12:03 AM
PJ Washington tonight:
29 PTS
11 REB
7-11 3P
The first player with 10+ REB and 7+ 3P in a playoff game since Steph in the Finals. statmuse.com/nba/player/p.j… – 12:03 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Luka spent some of this timeout going back and forth with fans courtside, Kyrie came over to see what is going on. Kyrie is still talking to fans, has yet to make it to the bench. Only 39 seconds left in the T.O. When Kyrie arrives to the huddle. – 11:57 PM
Luka spent some of this timeout going back and forth with fans courtside, Kyrie came over to see what is going on. Kyrie is still talking to fans, has yet to make it to the bench. Only 39 seconds left in the T.O. When Kyrie arrives to the huddle. – 11:57 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The crowd had a brief “Luka sucks” chant going and Doncic just knocked down a turnaround midrange over Dort and he screamed out, “Luka what?!” – 11:56 PM
The crowd had a brief “Luka sucks” chant going and Doncic just knocked down a turnaround midrange over Dort and he screamed out, “Luka what?!” – 11:56 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
PJ Washington is everything I hoped he’d be in a winning situation. – 11:48 PM
PJ Washington is everything I hoped he’d be in a winning situation. – 11:48 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Nine-point lead for the Mavs with 9 minutes left. Would you let Doncic play through the pain to try to stretch the lead or try to buy him a few minutes?
Either way, you have to think Irving will look to be more aggressive for the rest of the way. – 11:44 PM
Nine-point lead for the Mavs with 9 minutes left. Would you let Doncic play through the pain to try to stretch the lead or try to buy him a few minutes?
Either way, you have to think Irving will look to be more aggressive for the rest of the way. – 11:44 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
Luka’s made as many threes tonight (five) as he did in his last four games combined. (And in 27 fewer attempts.) – 11:44 PM
Luka’s made as many threes tonight (five) as he did in his last four games combined. (And in 27 fewer attempts.) – 11:44 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
LUKA LOOKING HEALTHY AS A HORSE WHEN HE GOT THE BALL BACK I AM CRYING 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 – 11:43 PM
LUKA LOOKING HEALTHY AS A HORSE WHEN HE GOT THE BALL BACK I AM CRYING 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 – 11:43 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic is hobbling after colliding with Wallace, but he hits a 3 on the Mavs’ next possession. – 11:42 PM
Doncic is hobbling after colliding with Wallace, but he hits a 3 on the Mavs’ next possession. – 11:42 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Luka Doncic is hobbled after getting caught on Cason Wallace running down the floor, now he seems to be back to normal as he splashes a step back 3 and stares down OKC’s bench – 11:42 PM
Luka Doncic is hobbled after getting caught on Cason Wallace running down the floor, now he seems to be back to normal as he splashes a step back 3 and stares down OKC’s bench – 11:42 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Looks like Doncic hurt something there just now. Immediately hobbled but is toughing it out rn – 11:42 PM
Looks like Doncic hurt something there just now. Immediately hobbled but is toughing it out rn – 11:42 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
It’s a crazy thing to feel like a team with Kyrie and Luka is on thin ice with a 10-point lead but man OKC just has big athletes everywhere. – 11:36 PM
It’s a crazy thing to feel like a team with Kyrie and Luka is on thin ice with a 10-point lead but man OKC just has big athletes everywhere. – 11:36 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Mavs 99, #Thunder 89.
Washington: 25 pts, 10 rebs, 3 asts (7-10 3PT)
Doncic: 22 pts, 7 rebs, 6 asts (4-7 3PT)
Hardaway: 14 pts (5-8 FG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 26 pts, 7 rebs, 8 asts – 11:35 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Mavs 99, #Thunder 89.
Washington: 25 pts, 10 rebs, 3 asts (7-10 3PT)
Doncic: 22 pts, 7 rebs, 6 asts (4-7 3PT)
Hardaway: 14 pts (5-8 FG)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 26 pts, 7 rebs, 8 asts – 11:35 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SEVEN threes for PJ Washington 💰
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/gLkq1fBZwH – 11:35 PM
SEVEN threes for PJ Washington 💰
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/gLkq1fBZwH – 11:35 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Mavs 99, Thunder 89
SGA – 26 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds
JDub – 16 points, 4 assists
Chet – 9 points, 5 rebounds
Doncic – 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Washington – 25 points, 10 rebounds
THJ – 14 points – 11:35 PM
End of 3Q: Mavs 99, Thunder 89
SGA – 26 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds
JDub – 16 points, 4 assists
Chet – 9 points, 5 rebounds
Doncic – 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists
Washington – 25 points, 10 rebounds
THJ – 14 points – 11:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Dort just picked up his fourth foul. Looked like Doncic extended his arm though. – 11:30 PM
Dort just picked up his fourth foul. Looked like Doncic extended his arm though. – 11:30 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ Washington just tied a career-high with 7 3s. That one was made possible by the hustle of Josh Green, who soared for an offensive rebound. – 11:28 PM
PJ Washington just tied a career-high with 7 3s. That one was made possible by the hustle of Josh Green, who soared for an offensive rebound. – 11:28 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder have to capitalize on the No Kyrie or Luka minutes. Just have to. If Kidd is giving you this gift. – 11:19 PM
Thunder have to capitalize on the No Kyrie or Luka minutes. Just have to. If Kidd is giving you this gift. – 11:19 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs come out firing and lead Game 2 at the half 68-62. Washington with 19 (Hi game of the playoffs 18 in G2) Doncic 18-7-5 (7-11 FG 4-6 3pt). SGA 18 for OKC. Mavs 12-24 from 3pt. They made 12 3ptr in total in G1. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 10:55 PM
Mavs come out firing and lead Game 2 at the half 68-62. Washington with 19 (Hi game of the playoffs 18 in G2) Doncic 18-7-5 (7-11 FG 4-6 3pt). SGA 18 for OKC. Mavs 12-24 from 3pt. They made 12 3ptr in total in G1. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 10:55 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Luka vs. SGA
System vs. Operator
@RobMahoney’s Field Guide to Modern NBA PGs: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/30/… – 10:51 PM
Luka vs. SGA
System vs. Operator
@RobMahoney’s Field Guide to Modern NBA PGs: theringer.com/nba/2024/4/30/… – 10:51 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic remained on the court for several seconds, bending over and appearing to grab at his lower left leg, before eventually walking off. pic.twitter.com/jRBiadhK1n – 10:51 PM
Doncic remained on the court for several seconds, bending over and appearing to grab at his lower left leg, before eventually walking off. pic.twitter.com/jRBiadhK1n – 10:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams has some extra words with the officials after that last shot attempt where he was bumped by Doncic should’ve been a blocking foul IMO based on how this one has been called. Get the frustration. – 10:49 PM
Jalen Williams has some extra words with the officials after that last shot attempt where he was bumped by Doncic should’ve been a blocking foul IMO based on how this one has been called. Get the frustration. – 10:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a SGA shot against PJ Washington he turned a smiled to the crowed as the Thunder cut this to a single-digit Mavs lead….Seems to be feeling it. – 10:34 PM
After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a SGA shot against PJ Washington he turned a smiled to the crowed as the Thunder cut this to a single-digit Mavs lead….Seems to be feeling it. – 10:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander asked PJ Washington to dance right there. Sheesh. – 10:33 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander asked PJ Washington to dance right there. Sheesh. – 10:33 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks now own their biggest lead of the game at 52-39 with 6:40 left in the half. Mavs are feeding red-hot P.J. Washington, who has 19 points and has hit 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. Luka has 18. – 10:28 PM
Mavericks now own their biggest lead of the game at 52-39 with 6:40 left in the half. Mavs are feeding red-hot P.J. Washington, who has 19 points and has hit 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. Luka has 18. – 10:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mavs on a 14-2 run to push their lead to 52-39. Thunder call a timeout with 6:40 left in the 2Q. Doncic immediately confronts the official on a noncall during the break – 10:27 PM
Mavs on a 14-2 run to push their lead to 52-39. Thunder call a timeout with 6:40 left in the 2Q. Doncic immediately confronts the official on a noncall during the break – 10:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
PJ Washington is feeling it – he is up to 19 first-half points. Swing factors. – 10:25 PM
PJ Washington is feeling it – he is up to 19 first-half points. Swing factors. – 10:25 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ Washington nails his fourth 3 of the game, this time from the top of the key. – 10:23 PM
PJ Washington nails his fourth 3 of the game, this time from the top of the key. – 10:23 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
If you’re wondering how Luka Doncic treats that right knee while he’s not playing. pic.twitter.com/9axQi1B5Jz – 10:19 PM
If you’re wondering how Luka Doncic treats that right knee while he’s not playing. pic.twitter.com/9axQi1B5Jz – 10:19 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder gotta feel good only being down 4 after Dallas goes 8-13 from 3 in the 1st quarter including 4-5 from Luka. – 10:16 PM
Thunder gotta feel good only being down 4 after Dallas goes 8-13 from 3 in the 1st quarter including 4-5 from Luka. – 10:16 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Don’t like how close this is after that start.
Luka has been awesome.
Why can’t Exum make a 3 anymore?
Mavs took a lot of very open threes. There’s no reason they shouldn’t have a high 3pt% – 10:16 PM
Don’t like how close this is after that start.
Luka has been awesome.
Why can’t Exum make a 3 anymore?
Mavs took a lot of very open threes. There’s no reason they shouldn’t have a high 3pt% – 10:16 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 36, #Thunder 32.
Doncic: 16 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts (6-8 FG; 4-5 3PT)
Washington: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Gafford: 5 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 10 pts, 2 asts – 10:14 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 36, #Thunder 32.
Doncic: 16 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts (6-8 FG; 4-5 3PT)
Washington: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Gafford: 5 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 10 pts, 2 asts – 10:14 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka’s 1st quarter:
🪄 16 points
🪄 6-8 FG
🪄 4-5 3PT
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/znrR8DBV3l – 10:14 PM
Luka’s 1st quarter:
🪄 16 points
🪄 6-8 FG
🪄 4-5 3PT
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/znrR8DBV3l – 10:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Mavs 36, Thunder 32
SGA – 10 points, 2 assists
JWIll – 8 points, 2 rebounds
JDub – 6 points
Doncic – 16 points, 6 rebounds
Washington – 11 points, 3 rebounds – 10:12 PM
End of 1Q: Mavs 36, Thunder 32
SGA – 10 points, 2 assists
JWIll – 8 points, 2 rebounds
JDub – 6 points
Doncic – 16 points, 6 rebounds
Washington – 11 points, 3 rebounds – 10:12 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 36, #Thunder 32.
Doncic: 16 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts (6-8 FG; 4-5 3PT)
Washington: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Gafford: 4 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 10 pts, 2 asts – 10:12 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 36, #Thunder 32.
Doncic: 16 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts (6-8 FG; 4-5 3PT)
Washington: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Gafford: 4 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 10 pts, 2 asts – 10:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic 4-of-5 on 3-pointers and has 16 points. This morning my colleague @MikeACurtis2 asked whether I would take the over or under on 11 first-quarter Doncic points.
I took the over. – 10:10 PM
Doncic 4-of-5 on 3-pointers and has 16 points. This morning my colleague @MikeACurtis2 asked whether I would take the over or under on 11 first-quarter Doncic points.
I took the over. – 10:10 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Unreal Shot-making by Doncic rn. Wallace with perfect 1-on-1 defense but didn’t matter – 10:09 PM
Unreal Shot-making by Doncic rn. Wallace with perfect 1-on-1 defense but didn’t matter – 10:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Huge put-back by Cason Wallace, and he is picking Luka Doncic up 94 feet. – 10:08 PM
Huge put-back by Cason Wallace, and he is picking Luka Doncic up 94 feet. – 10:08 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ Washington was in foul trouble in the first quarter of Game 1. Tonight’ he’s 3-3 from beyond the arc for 11 points. – 10:07 PM
PJ Washington was in foul trouble in the first quarter of Game 1. Tonight’ he’s 3-3 from beyond the arc for 11 points. – 10:07 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Mavs lead 29-22 with 3:33 left in the first quarter. Doncic leads all scorers with 13 points. Washington has been the Mavs’ secondary scoring option with 8 points. – 10:02 PM
Mavs lead 29-22 with 3:33 left in the first quarter. Doncic leads all scorers with 13 points. Washington has been the Mavs’ secondary scoring option with 8 points. – 10:02 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic has 13 points and 5 rebounds in this first quarter. He was perfect from beyond the arc until that last heat check. – 10:00 PM
Luka Doncic has 13 points and 5 rebounds in this first quarter. He was perfect from beyond the arc until that last heat check. – 10:00 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks’ fast start has been stymied by Thunder surge that has cut the gap to 19-15 with 6:39 left in the first. Very high level of aggression on both sides so far. Luka already with 8 points (on 3-3 FGs) and 4 rebs. – 9:56 PM
Mavericks’ fast start has been stymied by Thunder surge that has cut the gap to 19-15 with 6:39 left in the first. Very high level of aggression on both sides so far. Luka already with 8 points (on 3-3 FGs) and 4 rebs. – 9:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The shots are rimming in for Luka Doncic tonight, that touch was not going to keep going against him very long as we said on the show the last two days. He has it going. How will OKC respond to a 13-4 run? They have been great at counter-punches all season. – 9:50 PM
The shots are rimming in for Luka Doncic tonight, that touch was not going to keep going against him very long as we said on the show the last two days. He has it going. How will OKC respond to a 13-4 run? They have been great at counter-punches all season. – 9:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka 3-pointers:
2 — Last two games combined
2 — First 3 minutes tonight
statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 9:49 PM
Luka 3-pointers:
2 — Last two games combined
2 — First 3 minutes tonight
statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 9:49 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Before starting tonight 2-of-2 on 3-pointers, Luka Doncic was 17-of-75 on treys for the postseason. – 9:49 PM
Before starting tonight 2-of-2 on 3-pointers, Luka Doncic was 17-of-75 on treys for the postseason. – 9:49 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic is 3-3 from the field for 8 points in the first three minutes of the game. Two 3s and a middy. – 9:49 PM
Luka Doncic is 3-3 from the field for 8 points in the first three minutes of the game. Two 3s and a middy. – 9:49 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic knocks down his first 3 of the game. Looks like he had some lift on that one. – 9:46 PM
Luka Doncic knocks down his first 3 of the game. Looks like he had some lift on that one. – 9:46 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Tough way to start the game for Doncic, with a face-plant. Not the first time he’s been tripped by Dort in this series. – 9:46 PM
Tough way to start the game for Doncic, with a face-plant. Not the first time he’s been tripped by Dort in this series. – 9:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka looks ready for battle in OKC 🎯
(via @dallasmavs)
pic.twitter.com/0xc6PmatuH – 9:14 PM
Luka looks ready for battle in OKC 🎯
(via @dallasmavs)
pic.twitter.com/0xc6PmatuH – 9:14 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
OKC starters: Dort, Williams, Holmgren, Giddey, Gilgeous-Alexander
8:43 tip @theeagledallas – 9:12 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
OKC starters: Dort, Williams, Holmgren, Giddey, Gilgeous-Alexander
8:43 tip @theeagledallas – 9:12 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Drop your predictions for Luka’s Game 2 stat line
(via @JakeLFischer) pic.twitter.com/ErTfDImGhj – 8:53 PM
Drop your predictions for Luka’s Game 2 stat line
(via @JakeLFischer) pic.twitter.com/ErTfDImGhj – 8:53 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
J-Kidd on the MVP voting: “You talk about three of the best players in the world with the Joker, Shai and Luka. It’s incredible to be mentioned with those three. Does he come out and play at a higher level? We just need him to play at the MVP level he’s been playing all season.” – 8:30 PM
J-Kidd on the MVP voting: “You talk about three of the best players in the world with the Joker, Shai and Luka. It’s incredible to be mentioned with those three. Does he come out and play at a higher level? We just need him to play at the MVP level he’s been playing all season.” – 8:30 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Doncic will be available for Game 2, the Mavericks announced. pic.twitter.com/uT65TonlKL – 8:24 PM
Luka Doncic will be available for Game 2, the Mavericks announced. pic.twitter.com/uT65TonlKL – 8:24 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Asked Jason Kidd about the results of the MVP race, in which Luka Doncic finished 3rd:
“The results are the results. You talk about three of the best players in the world — The Joker, Shai and Luka — it’s incredible to be mentioned with those three.” pic.twitter.com/eIfItLyHVK – 8:14 PM
Asked Jason Kidd about the results of the MVP race, in which Luka Doncic finished 3rd:
“The results are the results. You talk about three of the best players in the world — The Joker, Shai and Luka — it’s incredible to be mentioned with those three.” pic.twitter.com/eIfItLyHVK – 8:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in Game 2s:
35.2 PPG
6.2 RPG
7.6 APG
51/44%
How many for Doncic tonight? statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 4:13 PM
Luka in Game 2s:
35.2 PPG
6.2 RPG
7.6 APG
51/44%
How many for Doncic tonight? statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 4:13 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
EuroLeague, Doncic predicted everything: correct prediction on Final Four participants @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/euroleague-… – 2:04 PM
EuroLeague, Doncic predicted everything: correct prediction on Final Four participants @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/euroleague-… – 2:04 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This Luka stuff is getting so out of hand. It’s pretty simple. He’s hurt and he’s playing in lineups that are emphasizing defense over spacing. A year from now he’s gonna be kicking ass in the playoffs again and this will all look a bit ridiculous. Might even be a week from now. – 1:10 PM
This Luka stuff is getting so out of hand. It’s pretty simple. He’s hurt and he’s playing in lineups that are emphasizing defense over spacing. A year from now he’s gonna be kicking ass in the playoffs again and this will all look a bit ridiculous. Might even be a week from now. – 1:10 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Do the Mavs change up and try to get Kyrie going early? Does Luka use the MVP snub to fuel the fire? Will Mavs rebound and take better care of the ball? All questions to be answered in Game 2. @KevinGraySports pre at 8. 8:43 tip w/@bdameris and me @theeagledallas – 12:40 PM
Do the Mavs change up and try to get Kyrie going early? Does Luka use the MVP snub to fuel the fire? Will Mavs rebound and take better care of the ball? All questions to be answered in Game 2. @KevinGraySports pre at 8. 8:43 tip w/@bdameris and me @theeagledallas – 12:40 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Final vote: #NBA MVP:
1. Nikola Jokic.
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Luka Doncic.
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
5. Jalen Brunson.
My vote:
1. Jokic.
2. Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Doncic.
4. Brunson.
5. Jayson Tatum. (Finished 6th in the final voting).
Thoughts? tinyurl.com/2hywunb7 pic.twitter.com/TJsuD829qL – 11:29 AM
Final vote: #NBA MVP:
1. Nikola Jokic.
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Luka Doncic.
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo.
5. Jalen Brunson.
My vote:
1. Jokic.
2. Gilgeous-Alexander.
3. Doncic.
4. Brunson.
5. Jayson Tatum. (Finished 6th in the final voting).
Thoughts? tinyurl.com/2hywunb7 pic.twitter.com/TJsuD829qL – 11:29 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“When are we going to have that conversation about how he’s not being serious about his body?” 🤔
@tomhaberstroh on Luka Dončić’s physical fitness. pic.twitter.com/tOTPiOgNFN – 10:17 AM
“When are we going to have that conversation about how he’s not being serious about his body?” 🤔
@tomhaberstroh on Luka Dončić’s physical fitness. pic.twitter.com/tOTPiOgNFN – 10:17 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Also, while I’m not upset about Luka finishing 3rd in the MVP voting it is very frustrating to see people discussing how they decided between Jokic and SGA … if you weren’t putting Luka into those same thoughts, considering him equally, you did a disservice to the award. – 9:35 AM
Also, while I’m not upset about Luka finishing 3rd in the MVP voting it is very frustrating to see people discussing how they decided between Jokic and SGA … if you weren’t putting Luka into those same thoughts, considering him equally, you did a disservice to the award. – 9:35 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Was Luka Doncic snubbed of an MVP award? 🤔
33.9 PPG (led NBA)
9.2 RPG
9.8 APG
49 double-doubles
21 triple-doubles
Top 3 in PTS, AST & 3PM pic.twitter.com/CHwH3HtnUu – 1:24 AM
Was Luka Doncic snubbed of an MVP award? 🤔
33.9 PPG (led NBA)
9.2 RPG
9.8 APG
49 double-doubles
21 triple-doubles
Top 3 in PTS, AST & 3PM pic.twitter.com/CHwH3HtnUu – 1:24 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The on-off splits definitely hurt Tatum in MVP voting. Jokic, Brunson, Giannis, Luka, Shai had staggering on-off impact. #Celtics survived comfortably with Tatum off the floor this year. – 12:50 AM
The on-off splits definitely hurt Tatum in MVP voting. Jokic, Brunson, Giannis, Luka, Shai had staggering on-off impact. #Celtics survived comfortably with Tatum off the floor this year. – 12:50 AM
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