Luka Doncic, Kyrie irving combine for 63 points and help Mavs take Game 1
Mike Curtis: Final: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105. Dallas wins its first Game 1 under Jason Kidd and steals homecourt advantage behind a combined 63 points from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Doncic had 33, while Irving scored 30. The Mavs are in the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Game 2.
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie and Luka have scored 30+ each against the Timberwolves in the two games they have played against them this season, both Mavericks wins – 11:09 PM
Kyrie and Luka have scored 30+ each against the Timberwolves in the two games they have played against them this season, both Mavericks wins – 11:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Minnesota was 22nd in the league in 3PA per game this season. Tonight, the Wolves took 49 of their 89 shots from behind the arc. The Gafford-Lively combo gave them a ton of trouble in the paint, and Luka was unbelievable in the fourth. – 11:09 PM
Minnesota was 22nd in the league in 3PA per game this season. Tonight, the Wolves took 49 of their 89 shots from behind the arc. The Gafford-Lively combo gave them a ton of trouble in the paint, and Luka was unbelievable in the fourth. – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points tonight:
63 — Luka and Kyrie
45 — Rest of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/qV5o3RyESj – 11:07 PM
Points tonight:
63 — Luka and Kyrie
45 — Rest of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/qV5o3RyESj – 11:07 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving combine for 63 points as Dallas takes WCF Game 1
cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 11:07 PM
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving combine for 63 points as Dallas takes WCF Game 1
cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 11:07 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Kyrie Irving is 3 wins away from The Finals. Without LeBron. This is unprecedented. – 11:06 PM
Kyrie Irving is 3 wins away from The Finals. Without LeBron. This is unprecedented. – 11:06 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Important play in this game. The PJ Washington half court inbound pass to Jones. And Kyrie running right to Jones to get the ball in his hands to get fouled for the free throws like an old school point guard. – 11:06 PM
Important play in this game. The PJ Washington half court inbound pass to Jones. And Kyrie running right to Jones to get the ball in his hands to get fouled for the free throws like an old school point guard. – 11:06 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
I figured when this series began, the Wolves would struggle with guarding one of Luka or Kyrie. Don’t think they’d struggle so much guarding them both – 11:05 PM
I figured when this series began, the Wolves would struggle with guarding one of Luka or Kyrie. Don’t think they’d struggle so much guarding them both – 11:05 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were extraordinary. A total takeover. By far the best players in Game 1. – 11:04 PM
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were extraordinary. A total takeover. By far the best players in Game 1. – 11:04 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Minnesota’s defensive strategy tonight was a real “our strength beats your strength” move. I get it, especially at the start of a series. But that’s not gonna cut it if Irving stays this aggressive and Luka stays this healthy. – 11:04 PM
Minnesota’s defensive strategy tonight was a real “our strength beats your strength” move. I get it, especially at the start of a series. But that’s not gonna cut it if Irving stays this aggressive and Luka stays this healthy. – 11:04 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
thats a monster win for Dallas. they never win the first game. LUKA threw em on his back in the 4th. – 11:04 PM
thats a monster win for Dallas. they never win the first game. LUKA threw em on his back in the 4th. – 11:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic just took over, man. That step-back 3 when it felt like the Wolves were about to pull away was such a big-time bucket – 11:04 PM
Luka Doncic just took over, man. That step-back 3 when it felt like the Wolves were about to pull away was such a big-time bucket – 11:04 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Final: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105.
Dallas wins its first Game 1 under Jason Kidd and steals homecourt advantage behind a combined 63 points from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Doncic had 33, while Irving scored 30.
The Mavs are in the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Game 2. – 11:03 PM
Final: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105.
Dallas wins its first Game 1 under Jason Kidd and steals homecourt advantage behind a combined 63 points from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Doncic had 33, while Irving scored 30.
The Mavs are in the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Game 2. – 11:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie in Game 1:
30 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
Iced it from the free throw line. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 11:03 PM
Kyrie in Game 1:
30 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
Iced it from the free throw line. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 11:03 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kai and Luka get the W in Game 1 vs. the Timberwolves
pic.twitter.com/8xeUSgGmig – 11:02 PM
Kai and Luka get the W in Game 1 vs. the Timberwolves
pic.twitter.com/8xeUSgGmig – 11:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas finally wins a Game 1 under Jason Kidd and it’s a huge one. Mavs take a 1-0 lead, and seize homecourt advantage in the Western Conference finals.
Doncic and Irving combined for 63 points. – 11:02 PM
Dallas finally wins a Game 1 under Jason Kidd and it’s a huge one. Mavs take a 1-0 lead, and seize homecourt advantage in the Western Conference finals.
Doncic and Irving combined for 63 points. – 11:02 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They won a Game 1 under Jason Kidd for the first time, beating the Wolves on the road in the opener. Kyrie Irving kept the Mavs in it during the first half, and Luka Doncic came through as the closer on both ends of the floor. – 11:02 PM
The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They won a Game 1 under Jason Kidd for the first time, beating the Wolves on the road in the opener. Kyrie Irving kept the Mavs in it during the first half, and Luka Doncic came through as the closer on both ends of the floor. – 11:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
How do you not foul Derrick Jones Jr. and allow Kyrie to get the ball there? – 10:59 PM
How do you not foul Derrick Jones Jr. and allow Kyrie to get the ball there? – 10:59 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I don’t know why more players don’t do what Kyrie just did when the opponent blitzes pick and rolls. Instead of waiting for the pick, pitch it to the big before he gets there and then run a DHO. If his defender is waiting to blitz him, the pitch catches him flat footed – 10:58 PM
I don’t know why more players don’t do what Kyrie just did when the opponent blitzes pick and rolls. Instead of waiting for the pick, pitch it to the big before he gets there and then run a DHO. If his defender is waiting to blitz him, the pitch catches him flat footed – 10:58 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Luka is just such a killer. So is Kyrie. You can’t live playing one-possession games against these guys. – 10:57 PM
Luka is just such a killer. So is Kyrie. You can’t live playing one-possession games against these guys. – 10:57 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Luka is the second-best player in the world. What a fourth quarter. – 10:56 PM
Luka is the second-best player in the world. What a fourth quarter. – 10:56 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic with awesome defense then clutch offense on back to back possessions for the Dallas Mavericks pic.twitter.com/IKpgNLMuA7 – 10:55 PM
Luka Doncic with awesome defense then clutch offense on back to back possessions for the Dallas Mavericks pic.twitter.com/IKpgNLMuA7 – 10:55 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
If you can just keep the games close, such a luxury to have Luka Doncic on your team in crunch time. – 10:55 PM
If you can just keep the games close, such a luxury to have Luka Doncic on your team in crunch time. – 10:55 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Two clutch steals by Luka. Evidence of his improved defense in a big spot – 10:54 PM
Two clutch steals by Luka. Evidence of his improved defense in a big spot – 10:54 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Big mistake on that last play by Dallas—blitzing KAT instead of switching—but Minnesota can’t make them pay for it. McDaniels had a good look from the corner but shuffled it up to Conley instead. Luka breaks up the lob to Gobert. – 10:53 PM
Big mistake on that last play by Dallas—blitzing KAT instead of switching—but Minnesota can’t make them pay for it. McDaniels had a good look from the corner but shuffled it up to Conley instead. Luka breaks up the lob to Gobert. – 10:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The defensive playmaking by both teams down the stretch of this game has been incredible. Luka Doncic with a great play there, Karl-Anthony Towns with a strip on PJ Washington earlier, just terrific stuff at both ends. – 10:52 PM
The defensive playmaking by both teams down the stretch of this game has been incredible. Luka Doncic with a great play there, Karl-Anthony Towns with a strip on PJ Washington earlier, just terrific stuff at both ends. – 10:52 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Luka Doncic blowing up that Gobert lob was just as impressive as Gobert blowing up the Jokic/Gordon lob in the last series.
That was insane. – 10:52 PM
Luka Doncic blowing up that Gobert lob was just as impressive as Gobert blowing up the Jokic/Gordon lob in the last series.
That was insane. – 10:52 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
What a read by Luka on the lob after some fantastic ball movement by Minnesota – 10:52 PM
What a read by Luka on the lob after some fantastic ball movement by Minnesota – 10:52 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Why are NBA teams so horrible at boxing out??
Luka just stood there and let KAT fly in. – 10:51 PM
Why are NBA teams so horrible at boxing out??
Luka just stood there and let KAT fly in. – 10:51 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
The details on the “Chief Hélà” KAI 1s pic.twitter.com/ehTy3GxSNr – 10:48 PM
The details on the “Chief Hélà” KAI 1s pic.twitter.com/ehTy3GxSNr – 10:48 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Luka Dončić is the kinda crazy that wants a contested shot so he feels more comfortable – 10:48 PM
Luka Dončić is the kinda crazy that wants a contested shot so he feels more comfortable – 10:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
7-0 PERSONAL RUN FOR LUKA 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/bJUPxpLuNG – 10:36 PM
7-0 PERSONAL RUN FOR LUKA 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/bJUPxpLuNG – 10:36 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Luka heating up like this forces you to have to consider changing up the drop coverage strategy. He’s such a scheme-killer. You live with it for 40 minutes, but now every shot can beat you and you don’t want that guy living in his sweet spots. – 10:36 PM
Luka heating up like this forces you to have to consider changing up the drop coverage strategy. He’s such a scheme-killer. You live with it for 40 minutes, but now every shot can beat you and you don’t want that guy living in his sweet spots. – 10:36 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Luka actually closing out on McD in the corner now. Let him hit fungoes for three quarters – 10:34 PM
Luka actually closing out on McD in the corner now. Let him hit fungoes for three quarters – 10:34 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
7-0 personal run for Luka Doncic and he has 25 points.
Mavs lead 91-89 with 9:07 left in the fourth quarter. – 10:34 PM
7-0 personal run for Luka Doncic and he has 25 points.
Mavs lead 91-89 with 9:07 left in the fourth quarter. – 10:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Doncic with 7 straight points, and the Mavericks now lead 91-89 with 9:07 to play. Ant checking back in after this timeout. – 10:33 PM
Doncic with 7 straight points, and the Mavericks now lead 91-89 with 9:07 to play. Ant checking back in after this timeout. – 10:33 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka, cooking. He’s got 25. Just hit a step back triple to give the Mavs their biggest lead of the game—two points.
91-89 – 10:32 PM
Luka, cooking. He’s got 25. Just hit a step back triple to give the Mavs their biggest lead of the game—two points.
91-89 – 10:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Been a great job by Minnesota to limit Dallas on the 3-point line. At this point it might just be about if the Mavericks can get Luka/Kyrie hot + enough stops to steal this one. – 10:25 PM
Been a great job by Minnesota to limit Dallas on the 3-point line. At this point it might just be about if the Mavericks can get Luka/Kyrie hot + enough stops to steal this one. – 10:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ant/KAT might want to get it going as scorers to finish this game
They’re a combined 8/25 FGs (32%) for only 24 points through 3 quarters
Kyrie has 26 by himself – 10:23 PM
Ant/KAT might want to get it going as scorers to finish this game
They’re a combined 8/25 FGs (32%) for only 24 points through 3 quarters
Kyrie has 26 by himself – 10:23 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Wolves 83, #Mavs 82.
Irving: 26 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts
Doncic: 18 pts, 3 rebs, 7 asts
Gafford: 10 pts, 8 rebs
Washington 10 pts, 6 rebs, 2 blks
Jaden McDaniels: 21 pts, 3 asts, 2 asts – 10:21 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Wolves 83, #Mavs 82.
Irving: 26 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts
Doncic: 18 pts, 3 rebs, 7 asts
Gafford: 10 pts, 8 rebs
Washington 10 pts, 6 rebs, 2 blks
Jaden McDaniels: 21 pts, 3 asts, 2 asts – 10:21 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Wolves playing in a crowd a bit too much. Mavs being handsy and taking advantage. 83-82 going into the fourth. Kyrie with 26 – 10:20 PM
Wolves playing in a crowd a bit too much. Mavs being handsy and taking advantage. 83-82 going into the fourth. Kyrie with 26 – 10:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It will be lost to history because they didn’t make the basket, but my lord was that an insane pass by Luka. – 10:17 PM
It will be lost to history because they didn’t make the basket, but my lord was that an insane pass by Luka. – 10:17 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nah ain’t no way Green blew that Luka pass… Holy that pass was unbelievable – 10:17 PM
Nah ain’t no way Green blew that Luka pass… Holy that pass was unbelievable – 10:17 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves playing Rudy in a drop when he’s playing in the center of the floor and blitzing with Rudy when Luka initiates PnR on the sides of the floor, like this pic.twitter.com/y1KALrka3Y – 10:03 PM
Wolves playing Rudy in a drop when he’s playing in the center of the floor and blitzing with Rudy when Luka initiates PnR on the sides of the floor, like this pic.twitter.com/y1KALrka3Y – 10:03 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
luka should get an assist on this kat put-back slam pic.twitter.com/VKHaudwx97 – 9:59 PM
luka should get an assist on this kat put-back slam pic.twitter.com/VKHaudwx97 – 9:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ to Irving to Lively to Jones. That was a very successful fastbreak if you’re Dallas. – 9:58 PM
PJ to Irving to Lively to Jones. That was a very successful fastbreak if you’re Dallas. – 9:58 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Mavericks finding Gafford for easy buckets now with all eyes on Doncic, Irving. Wolves defense hasn’t figured them out yet. – 9:54 PM
Mavericks finding Gafford for easy buckets now with all eyes on Doncic, Irving. Wolves defense hasn’t figured them out yet. – 9:54 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving threw that lob where only Gafford could catch it. Doncic had an alley-oop to Gafford on the next play.
The Mavs are getting back to what makes them dangerous. – 9:54 PM
Irving threw that lob where only Gafford could catch it. Doncic had an alley-oop to Gafford on the next play.
The Mavs are getting back to what makes them dangerous. – 9:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving has 18 points in the paint already
The only GAME where he had more all season is when Mavericks lost at Milwaukee in November (24) – 9:47 PM
Kyrie Irving has 18 points in the paint already
The only GAME where he had more all season is when Mavericks lost at Milwaukee in November (24) – 9:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The two best defenses? Could have fooled a lot of people. MIN 62-59 in strength of 11-25 from 3pt. 19 for McDaniels, 11 for Anderson. Mavs shoot 56.5%, but just 2-13 3pt led by Kyrie’s 24, his 3rd 20 pt half of post season. Luka w/14. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:45 PM
The two best defenses? Could have fooled a lot of people. MIN 62-59 in strength of 11-25 from 3pt. 19 for McDaniels, 11 for Anderson. Mavs shoot 56.5%, but just 2-13 3pt led by Kyrie’s 24, his 3rd 20 pt half of post season. Luka w/14. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
This is the Kyrie the Mavs need this series.
Doesn’t need to get others involved. Can’t count on PJ Washington and DJJ to stay hot.
Wolves haven’t dealt with a scorer like Kyrie in these playoffs. – 9:43 PM
This is the Kyrie the Mavs need this series.
Doesn’t need to get others involved. Can’t count on PJ Washington and DJJ to stay hot.
Wolves haven’t dealt with a scorer like Kyrie in these playoffs. – 9:43 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The two best defenses? Could have fooled a lot of people. MIN 62-59 at halftime. Difference is Mavs just 2-23 from 3pt. MIN 10-23. MIN role plqyers McDaniels and Anderson scoring 19 & 11 pts. Kyrie w/24 (You wanted him early, you got it) Luka w/14. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:43 PM
The two best defenses? Could have fooled a lot of people. MIN 62-59 at halftime. Difference is Mavs just 2-23 from 3pt. MIN 10-23. MIN role plqyers McDaniels and Anderson scoring 19 & 11 pts. Kyrie w/24 (You wanted him early, you got it) Luka w/14. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KYRIE JUST BEFORE THE HALF 🔥
Kyrie’s stats at halftime:
24 PTS
11/14 FG
(via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/QtWWyLhbbd – 9:42 PM
KYRIE JUST BEFORE THE HALF 🔥
Kyrie’s stats at halftime:
24 PTS
11/14 FG
(via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/QtWWyLhbbd – 9:42 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Wolves had no answer for Kyrie Irving during his 24-point first half.
How he fared against each defender who took a turn on him, per @ESPNStatsInfo:
Anthony Edwards: 4-5 FG
Jaden McDaniels: 3-3 FG
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 2-3 FG
Transition: 2-3 FG – 9:41 PM
Wolves had no answer for Kyrie Irving during his 24-point first half.
How he fared against each defender who took a turn on him, per @ESPNStatsInfo:
Anthony Edwards: 4-5 FG
Jaden McDaniels: 3-3 FG
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 2-3 FG
Transition: 2-3 FG – 9:41 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Anthony Edwards: “My matchup’s gonna be Kyrie, so that’s gonna be fun.”
Having fun yet? – 9:38 PM
Anthony Edwards: “My matchup’s gonna be Kyrie, so that’s gonna be fun.”
Having fun yet? – 9:38 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
One-possession game.
Kyrie has 24 points at the half 👀 pic.twitter.com/rVwlD3SI2V – 9:38 PM
One-possession game.
Kyrie has 24 points at the half 👀 pic.twitter.com/rVwlD3SI2V – 9:38 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Points in the paint battle in 1st half:
Minnesota-22 points
Kyrie-18 points – 9:36 PM
Points in the paint battle in 1st half:
Minnesota-22 points
Kyrie-18 points – 9:36 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Kyrie has 24 in the half with no 3s and two FTs. Straight buckets – 9:36 PM
Kyrie has 24 in the half with no 3s and two FTs. Straight buckets – 9:36 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Kyrie has been amazing.
Hopefully, PJ waking up.
Lucky to be down only 3 at the half. If others join Luka/Kyrie Mavs could be positioned well. – 9:35 PM
Kyrie has been amazing.
Hopefully, PJ waking up.
Lucky to be down only 3 at the half. If others join Luka/Kyrie Mavs could be positioned well. – 9:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
With that last ridiculous layup, Kyrie Irving has reached 2,000 career points in the playoffs. He has 24 points in the first half on 11-14 shooting.
Dallas goes into the half trailing 62-59. – 9:35 PM
With that last ridiculous layup, Kyrie Irving has reached 2,000 career points in the playoffs. He has 24 points in the first half on 11-14 shooting.
Dallas goes into the half trailing 62-59. – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie at half:
24 PTS
11-14 FG
His most points in a first half as a Maverick. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 9:34 PM
Kyrie at half:
24 PTS
11-14 FG
His most points in a first half as a Maverick. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 9:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It was the Mavs’ turn to finish the a quarter strong as Kyrie Irving scored the last five points (and 24 for the half) to get the Mavs within 62-59 at the break. – 9:34 PM
It was the Mavs’ turn to finish the a quarter strong as Kyrie Irving scored the last five points (and 24 for the half) to get the Mavs within 62-59 at the break. – 9:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Brutal end to the half after Edwards throws the ball out of bounds. Kyrie takes it down the floor, throws it in for a 3-point play. He’s up to 24 as the Wolves lead 62-59 at the half. Definitely took some air out of the arena. – 9:34 PM
Brutal end to the half after Edwards throws the ball out of bounds. Kyrie takes it down the floor, throws it in for a 3-point play. He’s up to 24 as the Wolves lead 62-59 at the half. Definitely took some air out of the arena. – 9:34 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Watch Ant here. Crashing hard from up top when Luka is switched against him, gets the offensive rebound.
Every single Wolves player has been crashing the glass repeatedly against Luka to force him to box out and tire him out. pic.twitter.com/uRbUOA9Hu9 – 9:32 PM
Watch Ant here. Crashing hard from up top when Luka is switched against him, gets the offensive rebound.
Every single Wolves player has been crashing the glass repeatedly against Luka to force him to box out and tire him out. pic.twitter.com/uRbUOA9Hu9 – 9:32 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Another touchdown pass from Doncic to Irving. They had a similar connection earlier in the postseason. – 9:29 PM
Another touchdown pass from Doncic to Irving. They had a similar connection earlier in the postseason. – 9:29 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Another floater for Kyrie Irving. The “giant killer” as some call it. He’s 8-11 shooting for 17 points. – 9:26 PM
Another floater for Kyrie Irving. The “giant killer” as some call it. He’s 8-11 shooting for 17 points. – 9:26 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Ant is a hell of a defender. Lock down guy on the ball. Luka just gave him a big boy And-1 and spun off him for another bucket. Thats the danger Dallas poses, two takeover guys – 9:21 PM
Ant is a hell of a defender. Lock down guy on the ball. Luka just gave him a big boy And-1 and spun off him for another bucket. Thats the danger Dallas poses, two takeover guys – 9:21 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves got up 9 again and Naz missed an open corner three. Since then, Dallas has punched back again, and is back within two. Doncic does not seem to mind taking Ant 1-on-1. – 9:20 PM
Wolves got up 9 again and Naz missed an open corner three. Since then, Dallas has punched back again, and is back within two. Doncic does not seem to mind taking Ant 1-on-1. – 9:20 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic gets the and-1 to go after drawing Ant’s first foul of the night. – 9:20 PM
Doncic gets the and-1 to go after drawing Ant’s first foul of the night. – 9:20 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaden McDaniels is doing a good job of staying down and not committing fouls when Luka gets to the middle of the floor pic.twitter.com/5Rtj3WqdrB – 9:16 PM
Jaden McDaniels is doing a good job of staying down and not committing fouls when Luka gets to the middle of the floor pic.twitter.com/5Rtj3WqdrB – 9:16 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Note on the officiating, saw at least two plays when McDaniels was on Doncic where Doncic was clearly trying to draw a foul on McDaniels, who was moving into position at the last moment. Both times, referees didn’t make the call. – 9:14 PM
Note on the officiating, saw at least two plays when McDaniels was on Doncic where Doncic was clearly trying to draw a foul on McDaniels, who was moving into position at the last moment. Both times, referees didn’t make the call. – 9:14 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
This is the Jaden McDaniels defensive impact that won’t show up in the box score. Blows up this zoom action for Luka, then helps on Gafford. pic.twitter.com/J9YUpvRy1N – 9:14 PM
This is the Jaden McDaniels defensive impact that won’t show up in the box score. Blows up this zoom action for Luka, then helps on Gafford. pic.twitter.com/J9YUpvRy1N – 9:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kyrie dropped 13 in the first quarter of Game 1 🔥
He averaged 6 points in the first half this postseason. pic.twitter.com/0fL7EPXhxo – 9:08 PM
Kyrie dropped 13 in the first quarter of Game 1 🔥
He averaged 6 points in the first half this postseason. pic.twitter.com/0fL7EPXhxo – 9:08 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie Irving to @ALaForce on his aggressive 13-point first quarter:
“I’ve been here before so I gotta lead my guys. I gotta get off to a good start and set the precedent.” – 9:07 PM
Kyrie Irving to @ALaForce on his aggressive 13-point first quarter:
“I’ve been here before so I gotta lead my guys. I gotta get off to a good start and set the precedent.” – 9:07 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“They got Luka but we got Jaden McDaniels.” pic.twitter.com/BRRbux5sVV – 9:07 PM
“They got Luka but we got Jaden McDaniels.” pic.twitter.com/BRRbux5sVV – 9:07 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have trouble closing out the first quarter. Wolves score the final seven points to go up 33-27 going into the second. Luka visibly upset at the buzzer as he headed to the bench. Mavs rebounding it well, shooting it not so well (1-of-7 from three). – 9:04 PM
Mavericks have trouble closing out the first quarter. Wolves score the final seven points to go up 33-27 going into the second. Luka visibly upset at the buzzer as he headed to the bench. Mavs rebounding it well, shooting it not so well (1-of-7 from three). – 9:04 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Wolves 33, #Mavs 27.
Irving: 13 pts (6-9 FG)
Doncic: 6 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast
Washington: 3 pts, 2 rebs, 1 blk
Jaden McDaniels: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts – 9:03 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Wolves 33, #Mavs 27.
Irving: 13 pts (6-9 FG)
Doncic: 6 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast
Washington: 3 pts, 2 rebs, 1 blk
Jaden McDaniels: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts – 9:03 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Asked Finch about Kyle Anderson pregame, and in so many words he said this is much more of an Anderson series.
7 points for Anderson in the first quarter, and he was guarding Doncic while McDaniels rested. – 9:03 PM
Asked Finch about Kyle Anderson pregame, and in so many words he said this is much more of an Anderson series.
7 points for Anderson in the first quarter, and he was guarding Doncic while McDaniels rested. – 9:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kyrie is COOKING 🔥
He’s got 13 points in the first 10 minutes 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/BPGwAwQXrp – 9:00 PM
Kyrie is COOKING 🔥
He’s got 13 points in the first 10 minutes 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/BPGwAwQXrp – 9:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd has been creative using pending mandatory timeouts to get Luka and Kyrie extra rest, then bringing them back in – 8:59 PM
Jason Kidd has been creative using pending mandatory timeouts to get Luka and Kyrie extra rest, then bringing them back in – 8:59 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Kyrie hasn’t been coming out hard like 8ball and MJG early in these playoff games. He’s on one rn. – 8:59 PM
Kyrie hasn’t been coming out hard like 8ball and MJG early in these playoff games. He’s on one rn. – 8:59 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaden McDaniels hit his first three 3s of the game, so when he got this corner catch, Doncic closer out hard.
Smart decision by McDaniels to attack, and he finds Gobert for the drop off. All made possible by establishing he’s a shooting threat. pic.twitter.com/AzBENZDpwx – 8:59 PM
Jaden McDaniels hit his first three 3s of the game, so when he got this corner catch, Doncic closer out hard.
Smart decision by McDaniels to attack, and he finds Gobert for the drop off. All made possible by establishing he’s a shooting threat. pic.twitter.com/AzBENZDpwx – 8:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs get some Kyrie fuel going early. He’s got 12 points and will go to the line after the timeout. Mavericks have crept in front 22-21 with 2:24 left in the first. – 8:58 PM
Mavs get some Kyrie fuel going early. He’s got 12 points and will go to the line after the timeout. Mavericks have crept in front 22-21 with 2:24 left in the first. – 8:58 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kyrie is in his full zone now. It’s like nobody’s bothering him. 13 of the Mavs 23 points – 8:58 PM
Kyrie is in his full zone now. It’s like nobody’s bothering him. 13 of the Mavs 23 points – 8:58 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Luka Doncic becomes the 9th player in NBA history to earn five 1st-Team All-NBA awards in his first six seasons. pic.twitter.com/dfMry8lJWt – 8:56 PM
Luka Doncic becomes the 9th player in NBA history to earn five 1st-Team All-NBA awards in his first six seasons. pic.twitter.com/dfMry8lJWt – 8:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving 1st quarter scoring, 2024 postseason
10 points, 3/18 FGs vs Clippers in 6 games
9 points, 4/13 FGs vs Thunder in 6 games
12 points, 6/9 FGs vs Timberwolves in Game 1 with 2:24 left to play still – 8:56 PM
Kyrie Irving 1st quarter scoring, 2024 postseason
10 points, 3/18 FGs vs Clippers in 6 games
9 points, 4/13 FGs vs Thunder in 6 games
12 points, 6/9 FGs vs Timberwolves in Game 1 with 2:24 left to play still – 8:56 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Dallas responds with a 10-0 run after the Wolves took a 21-12 lead. Irving is now up to 12 points in the quarter. Run began with a 4-point possession and Dallas hasn’t let up since. – 8:55 PM
Dallas responds with a 10-0 run after the Wolves took a 21-12 lead. Irving is now up to 12 points in the quarter. Run began with a 4-point possession and Dallas hasn’t let up since. – 8:55 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Watch Jaden here. Crashing the corner hard against Luka, forcing him to exert energy boxing out. Picking him up 94 feet.
Good strategy to try and tire Luka out, he’s putting his hands on his knees five minutes into this game. pic.twitter.com/CZkZJhn30t – 8:52 PM
Watch Jaden here. Crashing the corner hard against Luka, forcing him to exert energy boxing out. Picking him up 94 feet.
Good strategy to try and tire Luka out, he’s putting his hands on his knees five minutes into this game. pic.twitter.com/CZkZJhn30t – 8:52 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Luka has been out for three possessions, and a different Wolves player has guarded Kyrie each possession
– NAW 1st poss
– Ant 2nd poss
– McDaniels 3rd poss
Much like Denver, different looks and uncomfortable interchanging – 8:51 PM
Luka has been out for three possessions, and a different Wolves player has guarded Kyrie each possession
– NAW 1st poss
– Ant 2nd poss
– McDaniels 3rd poss
Much like Denver, different looks and uncomfortable interchanging – 8:51 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Think this possession is a good representation of how the Wolves want to guard Dallas
– McDaniels-Doncic; Edwards-Irving; Conley-Jones; Towns-Washington; Gobert-Gafford
– Have McDaniels provide pressure full
– KAT up to touch in ball screen action
– Rudy also up, but maybe not pic.twitter.com/lR4wrbjEcy – 8:49 PM
Think this possession is a good representation of how the Wolves want to guard Dallas
– McDaniels-Doncic; Edwards-Irving; Conley-Jones; Towns-Washington; Gobert-Gafford
– Have McDaniels provide pressure full
– KAT up to touch in ball screen action
– Rudy also up, but maybe not pic.twitter.com/lR4wrbjEcy – 8:49 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Irving is 4-for-6, but as long as he’s shooting midrange, Wolves likely live with it ala Durant in the first round series. – 8:49 PM
Irving is 4-for-6, but as long as he’s shooting midrange, Wolves likely live with it ala Durant in the first round series. – 8:49 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Gobert dropping and KAT at the level has been a cool twist for the Wolves to jump out with but Luka and Kyrie will figure it out. But I’m assuming they figured that. – 8:46 PM
Gobert dropping and KAT at the level has been a cool twist for the Wolves to jump out with but Luka and Kyrie will figure it out. But I’m assuming they figured that. – 8:46 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Wolves lead 12-8 with 6:54 left in the first quarter. McDaniels leads all scorers with six. Irving and Doncic with four points each to account for all eight of Dallas’ points. – 8:44 PM
Wolves lead 12-8 with 6:54 left in the first quarter. McDaniels leads all scorers with six. Irving and Doncic with four points each to account for all eight of Dallas’ points. – 8:44 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Here are the first four Mavs possessions of the game. Check out the pick up point for Luka. Jaden McDaniels is guarding him all 94 feet.
Luka is responding by passing it off and letting teammates bring the ball up instead. pic.twitter.com/00vodrVJt2 – 8:42 PM
Here are the first four Mavs possessions of the game. Check out the pick up point for Luka. Jaden McDaniels is guarding him all 94 feet.
Luka is responding by passing it off and letting teammates bring the ball up instead. pic.twitter.com/00vodrVJt2 – 8:42 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving’s second basket of the night comes from a baseline floater. He was seen working on his floaters in his pregame routine. I have a feeling that shot is going to be crucial in this series due to Minnesota’s length. – 8:42 PM
Irving’s second basket of the night comes from a baseline floater. He was seen working on his floaters in his pregame routine. I have a feeling that shot is going to be crucial in this series due to Minnesota’s length. – 8:42 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
What has worked to slow down Luka in the past? Not much, but here are some strategies that the Wolves can look to:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lu… – 8:21 PM
What has worked to slow down Luka in the past? Not much, but here are some strategies that the Wolves can look to:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lu… – 8:21 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
2030-31: Shai will make about $985,000 per game, Luka about $970,000 per game, I will make … less. – 8:20 PM
2030-31: Shai will make about $985,000 per game, Luka about $970,000 per game, I will make … less. – 8:20 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Ho Hum. 5 straight 1st team All-NBA for Luka Doncic. Only Larry Bird, George Gervin, and Tim Duncan have ever been 1st team 5x in 1st 6 years. But somehow, way too many people just don’t get it. – 8:16 PM
Ho Hum. 5 straight 1st team All-NBA for Luka Doncic. Only Larry Bird, George Gervin, and Tim Duncan have ever been 1st team 5x in 1st 6 years. But somehow, way too many people just don’t get it. – 8:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
All-NBA selections by primary starting position
Point guard: Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic, Brunson, Curry, Haliburton, Booker
Shooting guard: Edwards
Small forward: n/a
Power forward: Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Durant, Leonard, James
Center: Jokic, Davis, Sabonis – 8:06 PM
All-NBA selections by primary starting position
Point guard: Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic, Brunson, Curry, Haliburton, Booker
Shooting guard: Edwards
Small forward: n/a
Power forward: Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Durant, Leonard, James
Center: Jokic, Davis, Sabonis – 8:06 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards’ desire to guard Kyrie Irving:
“This ain’t prison where you just beat up the toughest guy…that sounds great in theory…be careful of what you ask for.” – 8:05 PM
Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards’ desire to guard Kyrie Irving:
“This ain’t prison where you just beat up the toughest guy…that sounds great in theory…be careful of what you ask for.” – 8:05 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Two of the Great Superstars in this League. Ant + Luka. It’s crazy that one will be in The Finals. Who. You. Got. – 8:05 PM
Two of the Great Superstars in this League. Ant + Luka. It’s crazy that one will be in The Finals. Who. You. Got. – 8:05 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka is first-team all-NBA again. No surprise there.
DALLAS – The NBA announced today that Mavericks guard Luka Dončić has been named to the 2023-24 Kia All-NBA First Team, marking the fifth straight year he has garnered All-NBA First Team honors.
He tops Dirk’s 4 1st-team nods. – 8:04 PM
Luka is first-team all-NBA again. No surprise there.
DALLAS – The NBA announced today that Mavericks guard Luka Dončić has been named to the 2023-24 Kia All-NBA First Team, marking the fifth straight year he has garnered All-NBA First Team honors.
He tops Dirk’s 4 1st-team nods. – 8:04 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steph Curry has been named to the All-NBA Third Team
The guards ahead of him were Luka, SGA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards – 8:03 PM
Steph Curry has been named to the All-NBA Third Team
The guards ahead of him were Luka, SGA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards – 8:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:35 tip – 8:01 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:35 tip – 8:01 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jalen Brunson named to All-NBA second team
Here’s the First Team:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Luka Dončić
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum – 8:00 PM
Jalen Brunson named to All-NBA second team
Here’s the First Team:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Luka Dončić
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum – 8:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic earns All-NBA first team for the 5th straight time, surpassing Dirk Nowitzki (4) for the most first team honors in Mavericks history.
How I voted:
1st team: Doncic, Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Tatum.
2nd team: Brunson, Durant, Edwards, Leonard, A. Davis
3rd team: Curry, – 7:58 PM
Luka Doncic earns All-NBA first team for the 5th straight time, surpassing Dirk Nowitzki (4) for the most first team honors in Mavericks history.
How I voted:
1st team: Doncic, Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Tatum.
2nd team: Brunson, Durant, Edwards, Leonard, A. Davis
3rd team: Curry, – 7:58 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Make it 5 straight All-NBA First Team selections for Luka Dončić. Luka joined on this year’s first team by Jokic, Giannis, Jayson Tatum & SGA. SInce 1976, the only players w/ 5+ All-NBA First Team selections in their first 6 seasons are Luka, Bird, Tim Duncan & George Gervin. – 7:58 PM
Make it 5 straight All-NBA First Team selections for Luka Dončić. Luka joined on this year’s first team by Jokic, Giannis, Jayson Tatum & SGA. SInce 1976, the only players w/ 5+ All-NBA First Team selections in their first 6 seasons are Luka, Bird, Tim Duncan & George Gervin. – 7:58 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs guard Luka Doncic earns his fifth consecutive All-NBA First Team selection, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic. – 7:55 PM
#Mavs guard Luka Doncic earns his fifth consecutive All-NBA First Team selection, joining Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic. – 7:55 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
All NBA Teams
1st: Giannis, Luka, SGA, Tatum, Jokic
2nd: Brunson, Anthony Davis, Durant, Edwards, Kawhi
3rd: Booker, Curry, Haliburton, LeBron, Sabonis – 7:54 PM
All NBA Teams
1st: Giannis, Luka, SGA, Tatum, Jokic
2nd: Brunson, Anthony Davis, Durant, Edwards, Kawhi
3rd: Booker, Curry, Haliburton, LeBron, Sabonis – 7:54 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have now qualified for the supermax and could sign them in the 2025 offseason.
Doncic will be able to add up to five years, projected at $346 million.
Gilgeous-Alexander could add up to four years, projected at $294 million. pic.twitter.com/4rsptcL9Pg – 7:54 PM
Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have now qualified for the supermax and could sign them in the 2025 offseason.
Doncic will be able to add up to five years, projected at $346 million.
Gilgeous-Alexander could add up to four years, projected at $294 million. pic.twitter.com/4rsptcL9Pg – 7:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
First Team All-NBA:
Luka
Shai
Giannis
Jokic
Tatum
who got snubbed? pic.twitter.com/fXy5WrUd6A – 7:53 PM
First Team All-NBA:
Luka
Shai
Giannis
Jokic
Tatum
who got snubbed? pic.twitter.com/fXy5WrUd6A – 7:53 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Luka Doncic is now eligible to sign a super max extension in the 2025 offseason.
The extension is the largest contract in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/GBNUsABHH4 – 7:53 PM
Luka Doncic is now eligible to sign a super max extension in the 2025 offseason.
The extension is the largest contract in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/GBNUsABHH4 – 7:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic has more First Team All-NBA selections than
Dirk Nowitzki
Kevin Garnett
Chris Paul
Steph Curry
Steve Nash
Allen Iverson
Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook
Tracy McGrady
Dwyane Wade
Only 25 years old. pic.twitter.com/WdFsyKDhPT – 7:53 PM
Luka Doncic has more First Team All-NBA selections than
Dirk Nowitzki
Kevin Garnett
Chris Paul
Steph Curry
Steve Nash
Allen Iverson
Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook
Tracy McGrady
Dwyane Wade
Only 25 years old. pic.twitter.com/WdFsyKDhPT – 7:53 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards & Mavericks’ Luka Doncic ready for Western Conference Finals Game 1 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/MLFi3FBZk4 – 7:51 PM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards & Mavericks’ Luka Doncic ready for Western Conference Finals Game 1 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/MLFi3FBZk4 – 7:51 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’m going to be live on @CBSSportsHQ in a few minutes with my guy @TimDoyle00 & the outstanding @KeianaMartinTV. We’ll be talking tonight’s Mavs-Wolves game, Anthony Edwards vs Kyrie, & more. Come watch: cbssports.com/live – 7:25 PM
I’m going to be live on @CBSSportsHQ in a few minutes with my guy @TimDoyle00 & the outstanding @KeianaMartinTV. We’ll be talking tonight’s Mavs-Wolves game, Anthony Edwards vs Kyrie, & more. Come watch: cbssports.com/live – 7:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
What do you think Ernie and Kyrie are talking about? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oJ9fXvWUcH – 6:11 PM
What do you think Ernie and Kyrie are talking about? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oJ9fXvWUcH – 6:11 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
From NBA defensive tracking stats – 46 players have been a primary/secondary defender on 100+ FGA in playoffs.
Left (1-16). Center is (17-32). Right is (33-46).
Of note going into the WCF best FG defense so far:
1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Lively 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm – 5:58 PM
From NBA defensive tracking stats – 46 players have been a primary/secondary defender on 100+ FGA in playoffs.
Left (1-16). Center is (17-32). Right is (33-46).
Of note going into the WCF best FG defense so far:
1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Lively 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm – 5:58 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Wonky video aside, Kyrie looking good in Game 1 prep session. pic.twitter.com/hEbHOrcqkG – 5:56 PM
Wonky video aside, Kyrie looking good in Game 1 prep session. pic.twitter.com/hEbHOrcqkG – 5:56 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I think they can give Luka a really hard time”
🔊 Former #Timberwolves Forward Tom Gugliotta has a bold prediction for the series #NBAPlayoffs
Hear Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 1 at 8:30 PM ET on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
@VinceGoodWill | @SamMitchellNBA pic.twitter.com/cDvgLdIB6w – 5:00 PM
“I think they can give Luka a really hard time”
🔊 Former #Timberwolves Forward Tom Gugliotta has a bold prediction for the series #NBAPlayoffs
Hear Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 1 at 8:30 PM ET on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
@VinceGoodWill | @SamMitchellNBA pic.twitter.com/cDvgLdIB6w – 5:00 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Anthony Edwards on Lu Dort: “I thought he should’ve been on one of the Defensive Teams, for sure.”
Ant was asked if Dort’s defense on Luka Doncic would be a blueprint for the Wolves: “Yeah for sure.”
(h/t: @jga41agher) pic.twitter.com/25O2mdhWG7 – 4:24 PM
Anthony Edwards on Lu Dort: “I thought he should’ve been on one of the Defensive Teams, for sure.”
Ant was asked if Dort’s defense on Luka Doncic would be a blueprint for the Wolves: “Yeah for sure.”
(h/t: @jga41agher) pic.twitter.com/25O2mdhWG7 – 4:24 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Do Ant and KAT need to outplay Luka and Kyrie to win this series? 🤔
@Rjeff24 and @chiney on the key matchups to look for in Mavs-Wolves 🍿 pic.twitter.com/XYRZe5TGz0 – 3:55 PM
Do Ant and KAT need to outplay Luka and Kyrie to win this series? 🤔
@Rjeff24 and @chiney on the key matchups to look for in Mavs-Wolves 🍿 pic.twitter.com/XYRZe5TGz0 – 3:55 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
“Did you see the way we won?”
Slovenians have always shared in a fandom for Luka Doncic, their transcendent countryman representing them on the world’s stage. But this year, they’re learning to believe in his team, too. nytimes.com/athletic/55120… – 3:11 PM
“Did you see the way we won?”
Slovenians have always shared in a fandom for Luka Doncic, their transcendent countryman representing them on the world’s stage. But this year, they’re learning to believe in his team, too. nytimes.com/athletic/55120… – 3:11 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked about the importance of attention to detail in this series, highlighted the importance of stay focused on the others — the guys who aren’t Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic:
“I think the attention to detail for the other guys is more important. Luka and – 1:59 PM
Anthony Edwards when asked about the importance of attention to detail in this series, highlighted the importance of stay focused on the others — the guys who aren’t Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic:
“I think the attention to detail for the other guys is more important. Luka and – 1:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Lu Dort left some clues for Minnesota about how to guard Luka Doncic. Anthony Edwards said today the Wolves paid attention. Here’s what he had to say about it.
mavs.com/wolves-talk-de… – 1:56 PM
Lu Dort left some clues for Minnesota about how to guard Luka Doncic. Anthony Edwards said today the Wolves paid attention. Here’s what he had to say about it.
mavs.com/wolves-talk-de… – 1:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The Ringer’s Top 25 Players 25 & Under
1. Wemby
2. Ant
3. SGA
4. Luka
5. Haliburton
6. Maxey
7. Chet
8. JDub
9. Paolo
10. Zion/Ja
3 of the top 8 are Thunder players.
Players aged 25 and under scored all but 4 of OKC’s playoff points. pic.twitter.com/SlwgnnhQVh – 1:54 PM
The Ringer’s Top 25 Players 25 & Under
1. Wemby
2. Ant
3. SGA
4. Luka
5. Haliburton
6. Maxey
7. Chet
8. JDub
9. Paolo
10. Zion/Ja
3 of the top 8 are Thunder players.
Players aged 25 and under scored all but 4 of OKC’s playoff points. pic.twitter.com/SlwgnnhQVh – 1:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Minnesota Timberwolves defense going from:
– midrange heavy Suns offense (Book/Beal/KD)
to
– paint heavy Nuggets offense (Joker/Jamal/MPJ)
to
– 3-point heavy Mavericks offense (Luka/Kyrie/PJW) – 1:26 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves defense going from:
– midrange heavy Suns offense (Book/Beal/KD)
to
– paint heavy Nuggets offense (Joker/Jamal/MPJ)
to
– 3-point heavy Mavericks offense (Luka/Kyrie/PJW) – 1:26 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Today’s show: Key Themes To Look For In Wolves-Mavs w/ @ChristopherHine
— Dallas being a less familiar opponent than Phoenix or Denver
— Should be a heavy pick and roll series for Dallas
— Is Ant the best look on Luka?
— Homecourt advantage but homecourt distractions being a pic.twitter.com/Its4IN8Ofb – 1:18 PM
Today’s show: Key Themes To Look For In Wolves-Mavs w/ @ChristopherHine
— Dallas being a less familiar opponent than Phoenix or Denver
— Should be a heavy pick and roll series for Dallas
— Is Ant the best look on Luka?
— Homecourt advantage but homecourt distractions being a pic.twitter.com/Its4IN8Ofb – 1:18 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked if he will be guarding Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving in this series:
“Me and Jaden, we both guard the best guy on the other team. We might cross-match. Yeah, I’m going to be on Luka and Kyrie, for sure.” – 1:18 PM
Anthony Edwards when asked if he will be guarding Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving in this series:
“Me and Jaden, we both guard the best guy on the other team. We might cross-match. Yeah, I’m going to be on Luka and Kyrie, for sure.” – 1:18 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, odds, best bets for Game 1: Why Luka Doncic could go off in series opener
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 12:35 PM
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, odds, best bets for Game 1: Why Luka Doncic could go off in series opener
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 12:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie and Luka in their one game against the Wolves this season:
35 PTS 34 PTS
8 REB 6 REB
5 AST 8 AST
6 3P 5 3P pic.twitter.com/fHEMUv21xF – 10:29 AM
Kyrie and Luka in their one game against the Wolves this season:
35 PTS 34 PTS
8 REB 6 REB
5 AST 8 AST
6 3P 5 3P pic.twitter.com/fHEMUv21xF – 10:29 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I remain annoyed by how little official Mavs merchandise there is to buy when the team is in the Conference Finals … if you want any player specific gear beyond Luka, probably in trouble, even Kyrie barely has a selection. – 10:24 AM
I remain annoyed by how little official Mavs merchandise there is to buy when the team is in the Conference Finals … if you want any player specific gear beyond Luka, probably in trouble, even Kyrie barely has a selection. – 10:24 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards in NBA playoffs duel: Looking back on previous battles between young stars cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:03 AM
Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards in NBA playoffs duel: Looking back on previous battles between young stars cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:03 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
All you can do with a player as good as Luka is try to slow him down. Here’s the playbook on what has worked the best in the past and what the Wolves might try:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lu… – 9:46 AM
All you can do with a player as good as Luka is try to slow him down. Here’s the playbook on what has worked the best in the past and what the Wolves might try:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lu… – 9:46 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
5 favorite players in the NBA’s Western Conference finals:
* Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL)
* Kyle Anderson (MIN)
* Luka Doncic (DAL)
* Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN)
* Anthony Edwards (MIN) pic.twitter.com/NDtqmwVtGM – 7:32 AM
5 favorite players in the NBA’s Western Conference finals:
* Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL)
* Kyle Anderson (MIN)
* Luka Doncic (DAL)
* Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN)
* Anthony Edwards (MIN) pic.twitter.com/NDtqmwVtGM – 7:32 AM
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Nick DePaula: Kyrie Irving is in the Anta KAI 1 “Chief Hélà” to start the Western Conference Finals pic.twitter.com/u9z7wUxLxb -via Twitter @NickDePaula / May 22, 2024
ClutchPoints: NBA stars ineligible for All-NBA due to newly incorporated 65-game minimum rule: Joel Embiid – 39 games played Trae Young – 54 games played Kyrie Irving – 58 games played Julius Randle – 46 games played Donovan Mitchell – 55 games played Kristaps Porzingis – 57 games played pic.twitter.com/IjDTzFon2Y -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 22, 2024
Mark Followill: From NBA defensive tracking stats – 46 players have been a primary/secondary defender on 100+ FGA in playoffs. Left (1-16). Center is (17-32). Right is (33-46). Of note going into the WCF best FG defense so far: 1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Lively 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm -via Twitter @MFollowill / May 22, 2024
Mike Curtis: Luka Doncic on the Mavs stealing Game 1: “We had to work really hard to get this one. We’re known for losing Game 1s. That’s only one. We have three more to go.” -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / May 22, 2024
StatMuse: Luka Doncic tonight: 33 PTS (15 in the 4th) 6 REB 8 AST 3 STL His first Game 1 win since 2021. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… -via Twitter @statmuse / May 22, 2024
Shams Charania: 2023-24 All-NBA: 1st: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum 2nd: Jalen Brunson, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard 3rd: Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / May 22, 2024