Kyrie Irving on Anthony Edwards: 'That no fear mentality he has is why I love him as a competitor'
Michael Scotto: Kyrie Irving on the Anthony Edwards matchup: “As a peer, I love that. It’s nothing better. When Ant was a little younger, I’m sure he was watching me. When he was in high school, I was watching him. It’s more of those exciting matchups that I look forward to. Right after the game (Game 7 against the Nuggets) it was funny because he said it (about guarding Kyrie). I think the whole world was looking like, ‘Ok, you better know what you’re talking about, Ant.’ I respect that, and that no fear mentality that he has is why I love him as a competitor and I love him as a person. When we are on the court, I know he’s going to give it his all, I’ll give my all, and at the end of the game, it’s all love. When we’re in between those lines, he knows what it is and I know what it is.”
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
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Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Motivated Kyrie Irving showcases the kind of leader he’s become in Dallas
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 2:35 AM
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Motivated Kyrie Irving showcases the kind of leader he’s become in Dallas
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 2:35 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kyrie Irving kept the Mavs in the game for a half, Luka Doncic closed late. Dallas takes a 1-0 lead in the West finals. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:06 AM
Kyrie Irving kept the Mavs in the game for a half, Luka Doncic closed late. Dallas takes a 1-0 lead in the West finals. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:06 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
62 paint points for the Mavs in G1 is tied for the most Minnesota has given up in the postseason. Denver had 62 in their Game 5 win in the last round. Rundown of the Mavs inside scoring is Kai – 20, Luka – 10, Gafford – 10, Jones Jr. – 8, Lively – 8, PJ – 4, Hardy – 2. – 1:28 AM
62 paint points for the Mavs in G1 is tied for the most Minnesota has given up in the postseason. Denver had 62 in their Game 5 win in the last round. Rundown of the Mavs inside scoring is Kai – 20, Luka – 10, Gafford – 10, Jones Jr. – 8, Lively – 8, PJ – 4, Hardy – 2. – 1:28 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Edwards: “We was a step behind everybody, especially myself. Kyrie got a transition layup from when I think we scored, and he just outran me. I was just exhausted. But we’ll be alright.” – 12:53 AM
Edwards: “We was a step behind everybody, especially myself. Kyrie got a transition layup from when I think we scored, and he just outran me. I was just exhausted. But we’ll be alright.” – 12:53 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
If you believe a lot of winning games at this stage of the postseason is about your best players:
Kyrie Irving – 2nd highest first half scoring output in his 87 playoff games (24 points)
Luka Dončić – 2nd highest 4th quarter scoring output in his 41 playoff games (15 points) – 12:37 AM
If you believe a lot of winning games at this stage of the postseason is about your best players:
Kyrie Irving – 2nd highest first half scoring output in his 87 playoff games (24 points)
Luka Dončić – 2nd highest 4th quarter scoring output in his 41 playoff games (15 points) – 12:37 AM
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Kyrie Irving on the Anthony Edwards matchup: “As a peer, I love that. It’s nothing better. When Ant was a little younger, I’m sure he was watching me. When he was in high school, I was watching him. It’s more of those exciting matchups that I look forward to. Right after the game pic.twitter.com/D8cIV8oqKT – 12:10 AM
Kyrie Irving on the Anthony Edwards matchup: “As a peer, I love that. It’s nothing better. When Ant was a little younger, I’m sure he was watching me. When he was in high school, I was watching him. It’s more of those exciting matchups that I look forward to. Right after the game pic.twitter.com/D8cIV8oqKT – 12:10 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
I actually thought the Wolves defense did what it set out to do. Luka and Kyrie went off, but they didn’t get a whole lot more from others.
Offense failed them more tonight. Have to adjust to a completely different defensive approach. – 12:09 AM
I actually thought the Wolves defense did what it set out to do. Luka and Kyrie went off, but they didn’t get a whole lot more from others.
Offense failed them more tonight. Have to adjust to a completely different defensive approach. – 12:09 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked if the energy put into Game 7 in Denver impacted their energy in Game 1 tonight:
“Yeah, for sure. Y’all can see it, we was a step behind everybody, especially myself. Kyrie got a transition layup from when I think we scored and he just outran me. I was – 12:06 AM
Anthony Edwards when asked if the energy put into Game 7 in Denver impacted their energy in Game 1 tonight:
“Yeah, for sure. Y’all can see it, we was a step behind everybody, especially myself. Kyrie got a transition layup from when I think we scored and he just outran me. I was – 12:06 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kyrie Irving dominates first half, Luka Doncic takes over fourth, Dallas steals Game 1 in Minnesota
nbcsports.com/nba/news/irvin… – 11:40 PM
Kyrie Irving dominates first half, Luka Doncic takes over fourth, Dallas steals Game 1 in Minnesota
nbcsports.com/nba/news/irvin… – 11:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 62% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 62% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 75% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Tonight was the first time all season that more than 62 percent of Anthony Edwards’ field goal attempts were 3s
(for context, James Harden had 34 games this regular season where 75% or higher of his FG attempts were 3s, including Games 1-2 in 6-game series vs Mavericks) – 11:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
First half was all offense — Kyrie had 24, Luka 14, Jaden 19, Ant 13, SLOW-MO 11
Second half was all defense, neither team scored 50 after halftime… Kyrie was 1/9 in 2nd half, Ant 2/9, KAT 3/11. Luka was only one in double figures after half (19) for either team – 11:21 PM
First half was all offense — Kyrie had 24, Luka 14, Jaden 19, Ant 13, SLOW-MO 11
Second half was all defense, neither team scored 50 after halftime… Kyrie was 1/9 in 2nd half, Ant 2/9, KAT 3/11. Luka was only one in double figures after half (19) for either team – 11:21 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Ant after Game 7: “I’m guarding Kyrie.”
Kyrie: pic.twitter.com/cl0sJ6Edg4 – 11:20 PM
Ant after Game 7: “I’m guarding Kyrie.”
Kyrie: pic.twitter.com/cl0sJ6Edg4 – 11:20 PM
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
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
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
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards has missed 28 of his last 40 shots, going back to Game 7 at Denver
Only one basket inside the arc tonight, none at the rim – 10:56 PM
Anthony Edwards has missed 28 of his last 40 shots, going back to Game 7 at Denver
Only one basket inside the arc tonight, none at the rim – 10:56 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
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
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
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards is up to 9 boards in the first half. He’s the team’s leading rebounder by 5. – 9:30 PM
Anthony Edwards is up to 9 boards in the first half. He’s the team’s leading rebounder by 5. – 9:30 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
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
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
3-point shooting, 1st quarter of Game 1 at Minnesota
Dallas Mavericks: 1/7
Jaden McDaniels: 3/3
Anthony Edwards: 2/2
Kyle Anderson: 1/2 – 9:03 PM
3-point shooting, 1st quarter of Game 1 at Minnesota
Dallas Mavericks: 1/7
Jaden McDaniels: 3/3
Anthony Edwards: 2/2
Kyle Anderson: 1/2 – 9:03 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
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
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
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
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Dereck Lively, in his rookie season, has guarded James Harden, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and now Anthony Edwards in his first postseason appearance. – 8:54 PM
Dereck Lively, in his rookie season, has guarded James Harden, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and now Anthony Edwards in his first postseason appearance. – 8:54 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
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
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
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
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Anthony Edwards is a man of the people 💪 pic.twitter.com/AjuYAMSXrc – 7:58 PM
Anthony Edwards is a man of the people 💪 pic.twitter.com/AjuYAMSXrc – 7:58 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards have earned an extra $41M by their All-NBA selection. pic.twitter.com/eX51l11S6N – 7:55 PM
Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards have earned an extra $41M by their All-NBA selection. pic.twitter.com/eX51l11S6N – 7:55 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
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 – 7:55 PM
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 – 7:55 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Anthony Edwards maximum extension will now be worth 30 percent of the cap by earning All-NBA honors. It is worth $41 million more than the 25 percent max.
The Minnesota Timberwolves could have a luxury tax penalty exceeding $80 million once they fill out the roster. pic.twitter.com/PjvcxxPvXz – 7:55 PM
Anthony Edwards maximum extension will now be worth 30 percent of the cap by earning All-NBA honors. It is worth $41 million more than the 25 percent max.
The Minnesota Timberwolves could have a luxury tax penalty exceeding $80 million once they fill out the roster. pic.twitter.com/PjvcxxPvXz – 7:55 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
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards playoff ranks in franchise history:
2nd in points
2nd in assists
4th in rebounds
2nd in steals
2nd in blocks
2nd in field goals
1st in threes
2nd in free throws
Top 5 in every category at age 22. pic.twitter.com/gmXqckOnIO – 4:55 PM
Anthony Edwards playoff ranks in franchise history:
2nd in points
2nd in assists
4th in rebounds
2nd in steals
2nd in blocks
2nd in field goals
1st in threes
2nd in free throws
Top 5 in every category at age 22. pic.twitter.com/gmXqckOnIO – 4:55 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
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
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when asked what he learned growing up playing soccer that he applies to basketball:
“Soccer? No, I never played soccer.”
Not sure if this was a futbol-football mix up, but it made me laugh. – 1:34 PM
Anthony Edwards when asked what he learned growing up playing soccer that he applies to basketball:
“Soccer? No, I never played soccer.”
Not sure if this was a futbol-football mix up, but it made me laugh. – 1:34 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
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
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
With LeBron and Steph entering the golden years of their careers, the NBA is looking for new faces and stars. Anthony Edwards has been giving a hell of an audition for the role during these playoffs. Good discussion with @clintonyates on today’s ESPN Daily podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esp… – 12:42 PM
With LeBron and Steph entering the golden years of their careers, the NBA is looking for new faces and stars. Anthony Edwards has been giving a hell of an audition for the role during these playoffs. Good discussion with @clintonyates on today’s ESPN Daily podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/esp… – 12:42 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Some of Anthony Edwards at shootaround today. Talking about the opportunity of playing in the WCF and his defense. pic.twitter.com/vgVxJvmRhg – 12:38 PM
Some of Anthony Edwards at shootaround today. Talking about the opportunity of playing in the WCF and his defense. pic.twitter.com/vgVxJvmRhg – 12:38 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
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
More on this storyline
ClutchPoints: “He [Kyrie Irving] got us going, without him, we would probably be down 20 at halftime… I had to help in the second half.” Luka Doncic points out what went right for the Mavericks in their Game 1 WCF win over the Timberwolves 🗣 (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/pC3vd6otK7 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 23, 2024
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. -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / May 22, 2024
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: “We came out flat today. We found our energy and went back to being flat. Everything was on us today.” Anthony Edwards discusses the Timberwolves’ Game 1 loss to the Mavericks 🗣 (via @NBAonTNT) pic.twitter.com/jzSM1BGyA0 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 23, 2024
Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards when asked if the energy put into Game 7 in Denver impacted their energy in Game 1 tonight: “Yeah, for sure. Y’all can see it, we was a step behind everybody, especially myself. Kyrie got a transition layup from when I think we scored and he just outran me. I was just exhausted. So yeah, for sure. But we’ll be alright.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / May 23, 2024