Luka Doncic: 'We didn't win the Finals but we did have a hell of a season'
However, this edition of the Mavs is positioned for sustained success. “I feel great,” Doncic said when asked about the present and future state of the Mavs after their Game 5 elimination loss. “We did some great [personnel] moves. I would say we’ve been together for five months. I’m proud of every guy that stepped on the floor, all the coaches, all the people behind [the scenes]. “Obviously, we didn’t win Finals, but we did have a hell of a season.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🙌🔥 Luka Doncic is the first player in NBA history to lead the playoffs in points, rebounds, assists, and steals!
OUT OF THIS WORLD 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bk52Bv2Oh3 – 1:31 AM
🙌🔥 Luka Doncic is the first player in NBA history to lead the playoffs in points, rebounds, assists, and steals!
OUT OF THIS WORLD 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bk52Bv2Oh3 – 1:31 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
3-point shooting in NBA Finals by the Mavericks:
Luka Doncic: 24.4% on 45 attempts
Kyrie Irving: 27.6% on 29 attempts
PJ Washington: 27.3% on 22 attempts
Derrick Jones Jr.: 25% on 12 attempts
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 41.7% on 12 attempts (all makes in 4th quarter of Game 4) – 1:20 AM
3-point shooting in NBA Finals by the Mavericks:
Luka Doncic: 24.4% on 45 attempts
Kyrie Irving: 27.6% on 29 attempts
PJ Washington: 27.3% on 22 attempts
Derrick Jones Jr.: 25% on 12 attempts
Tim Hardaway Jr.: 41.7% on 12 attempts (all makes in 4th quarter of Game 4) – 1:20 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
If there was a Playoffs MVP award, Luka Doncic should win it (despite Finals shortcomings). pic.twitter.com/NjC703WYwq – 12:45 AM
If there was a Playoffs MVP award, Luka Doncic should win it (despite Finals shortcomings). pic.twitter.com/NjC703WYwq – 12:45 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
“When you have one of the best players in the world, you should always be fighting for a championship,” Jason Kidd said.
The runner-up Mavs are positioned to do that as Luka Doncic approaches his prime.
ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:09 AM
“When you have one of the best players in the world, you should always be fighting for a championship,” Jason Kidd said.
The runner-up Mavs are positioned to do that as Luka Doncic approaches his prime.
ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:09 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Also, this was a freaking awesome season.
Sucks that Luka wasn’t healthy for the playoff run – not saying the final outcome changes, but it would have been cool to get to see.
There was a lot of joy to be had – remember how you felt each round – thank you, Mavs, for that. – 11:26 PM
Also, this was a freaking awesome season.
Sucks that Luka wasn’t healthy for the playoff run – not saying the final outcome changes, but it would have been cool to get to see.
There was a lot of joy to be had – remember how you felt each round – thank you, Mavs, for that. – 11:26 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic on whether he will play for Slovenia in the Olympic qualifiers next month: “I don’t want to talk about what’s next, man. I have some decisions to make. I’m just trying to get a little bit healthier.” – 11:22 PM
Luka Doncic on whether he will play for Slovenia in the Olympic qualifiers next month: “I don’t want to talk about what’s next, man. I have some decisions to make. I’m just trying to get a little bit healthier.” – 11:22 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic on the Mavs’ promising future. pic.twitter.com/IqyIi22WTT – 11:13 PM
Luka Doncic on the Mavs’ promising future. pic.twitter.com/IqyIi22WTT – 11:13 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Luka Doncic said he feels great about the future of the franchise, and that he’s proud of everyone with the Mavericks, saying they had a hell of a season.
Adds that Boston’s physicality gave Dallas problems throughout the series defensively. “They’re a great team.” – 11:09 PM
Luka Doncic said he feels great about the future of the franchise, and that he’s proud of everyone with the Mavericks, saying they had a hell of a season.
Adds that Boston’s physicality gave Dallas problems throughout the series defensively. “They’re a great team.” – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic this season:
— 34/9/10
— Led NBA in scoring
— First 33/9/9 season ever
— Top 3 in points, assists and threes
— Most 30-PT triple-doubles since MVP Russ
— 73-point game
— Led Mavs to the Finals
He’s only 25. pic.twitter.com/n2rLChbMjp – 11:02 PM
Luka Doncic this season:
— 34/9/10
— Led NBA in scoring
— First 33/9/9 season ever
— Top 3 in points, assists and threes
— Most 30-PT triple-doubles since MVP Russ
— 73-point game
— Led Mavs to the Finals
He’s only 25. pic.twitter.com/n2rLChbMjp – 11:02 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka becomes the 2nd player to finish a postseason leading the NBA in total points, rebounds and assists.
The other was Nikola Jokic last year. – 10:59 PM
Luka becomes the 2nd player to finish a postseason leading the NBA in total points, rebounds and assists.
The other was Nikola Jokic last year. – 10:59 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Luka can keep it light even at the end of the Finals. pic.twitter.com/zQHsH15x0A – 10:58 PM
Luka can keep it light even at the end of the Finals. pic.twitter.com/zQHsH15x0A – 10:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka 3-pointers over the last three games:
1-7
0-8
2-9 pic.twitter.com/K9P3gizJX7 – 10:56 PM
Luka 3-pointers over the last three games:
1-7
0-8
2-9 pic.twitter.com/K9P3gizJX7 – 10:56 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This was only Luka’s age-24 season. PJ and Gafford were 25. Green was 23. Hardy was 21. Lively was 19.
This team is young. They should be better moving forward. They have assets to trade with. The West is brutal. Nothing is certain. But I’m confident Dallas remains awesome. – 10:56 PM
This was only Luka’s age-24 season. PJ and Gafford were 25. Green was 23. Hardy was 21. Lively was 19.
This team is young. They should be better moving forward. They have assets to trade with. The West is brutal. Nothing is certain. But I’m confident Dallas remains awesome. – 10:56 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I hope Luka commits himself to getting into the kind of shape it requires to play both ends at the highest level. He’s truly a remarkable player, and I think he’s competitive enough that he’s going to take this experience and learn from it – 10:55 PM
I hope Luka commits himself to getting into the kind of shape it requires to play both ends at the highest level. He’s truly a remarkable player, and I think he’s competitive enough that he’s going to take this experience and learn from it – 10:55 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
ESPN’s criticism of Luka Doncic now, at this moment, is crazy. After Irving, who was a disaster in the Finals games in Boston, who is his best teammate? They shouldn’t be in the Finals. – 10:55 PM
ESPN’s criticism of Luka Doncic now, at this moment, is crazy. After Irving, who was a disaster in the Finals games in Boston, who is his best teammate? They shouldn’t be in the Finals. – 10:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the Finals:
28 PTS | 12 REB | 5 AST | 3 STL
29 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 3 STL
27 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST | 1 STL
32 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST | 4 STL
30 PTS | 10 REB | 1 AST | 2 STL
The only player in NBA history to average 25/5/5/2 in the NBA Finals.
statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 10:55 PM
Luka in the Finals:
28 PTS | 12 REB | 5 AST | 3 STL
29 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 3 STL
27 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST | 1 STL
32 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST | 4 STL
30 PTS | 10 REB | 1 AST | 2 STL
The only player in NBA history to average 25/5/5/2 in the NBA Finals.
statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 10:55 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka’s gonna be fine.
He’s been to the playoffs four times. Lost twice to far better teams. In the other two he reached a WCF as a 4-seed and a Finals as a 5-seed. He’s vastly outperformed expectations.
Dirk lost his first Finals too. Luka’s best is still ahead of him. – 10:51 PM
Luka’s gonna be fine.
He’s been to the playoffs four times. Lost twice to far better teams. In the other two he reached a WCF as a 4-seed and a Finals as a 5-seed. He’s vastly outperformed expectations.
Dirk lost his first Finals too. Luka’s best is still ahead of him. – 10:51 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Hopefully, Luka and the Mavs learn the lessons that need to be learned from this.
Add to this core.
Use next season to prove this playoff run wasn’t a fluke.
This should be the beginning for this team, not the end. – 10:48 PM
Hopefully, Luka and the Mavs learn the lessons that need to be learned from this.
Add to this core.
Use next season to prove this playoff run wasn’t a fluke.
This should be the beginning for this team, not the end. – 10:48 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
The fourth quarter has turned into Luka & Kyrie trying to salvage their stat lines while Tatum & Brown try to enhance their MVP cases. – 10:42 PM
The fourth quarter has turned into Luka & Kyrie trying to salvage their stat lines while Tatum & Brown try to enhance their MVP cases. – 10:42 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Luka was 1 for 21 from three before hitting that last one. – 10:38 PM
Luka was 1 for 21 from three before hitting that last one. – 10:38 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Boston’s control remains strong, taking an 86-67 lead into the 4Q over Dallas.
🏀 Tatum: 20 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
🏀 Doncic: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
🏀 Holiday: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists
SUPER SUB
🏀 Josh Green: 14 points in 18 minutes – 10:27 PM
Boston’s control remains strong, taking an 86-67 lead into the 4Q over Dallas.
🏀 Tatum: 20 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds
🏀 Doncic: 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
🏀 Holiday: 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists
SUPER SUB
🏀 Josh Green: 14 points in 18 minutes – 10:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Minutes count headed into 4th quarter!
– Jaylen Brown 34:57
– Jayson Tatum 34:18
– Luka Doncic 34:00
– Jrue Holiday 31:47
– Kyrie Irving 31:44
Get your Gatorade – 10:26 PM
Minutes count headed into 4th quarter!
– Jaylen Brown 34:57
– Jayson Tatum 34:18
– Luka Doncic 34:00
– Jrue Holiday 31:47
– Kyrie Irving 31:44
Get your Gatorade – 10:26 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Celtics 86, #Mavericks 67.
Doncic: 18 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts
Green: 14 pts, 2 rebs (4-5 3PT)
Jones: 10 pts – 10:26 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Celtics 86, #Mavericks 67.
Doncic: 18 pts, 11 rebs, 4 asts
Green: 14 pts, 2 rebs (4-5 3PT)
Jones: 10 pts – 10:26 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics miss 17 of 24 shots in 3Q but #Mavericks are only able to cut 2 points off lead. BOS 86, DAL 67. Tatum 20 (10 ast), Brown 17, Holiday 15, White 11, Horford 9, Pritchard 3; Doncic 18, Green 14, Jones Jr. 10. – 10:25 PM
#Celtics miss 17 of 24 shots in 3Q but #Mavericks are only able to cut 2 points off lead. BOS 86, DAL 67. Tatum 20 (10 ast), Brown 17, Holiday 15, White 11, Horford 9, Pritchard 3; Doncic 18, Green 14, Jones Jr. 10. – 10:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic 7-of-17; Irving 3-of-12. They’re a combined 1-of-12 on 3-pointers. – 10:21 PM
Doncic 7-of-17; Irving 3-of-12. They’re a combined 1-of-12 on 3-pointers. – 10:21 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Luka is 7-11 from inside the three-point line and 0-6 from beyond it. – 10:21 PM
Luka is 7-11 from inside the three-point line and 0-6 from beyond it. – 10:21 PM
Andrew Sharp @andrewsharp
Pretty horrible games from Luka and Kyrie tonight, but great defense for the Celtics I guess? These games make me feel dead inside. – 10:18 PM
Pretty horrible games from Luka and Kyrie tonight, but great defense for the Celtics I guess? These games make me feel dead inside. – 10:18 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Just a brutal three games in Boston for Kyrie. He’s getting clean looks. Just can’t make them. 3-12 now from the floor. Irving and Doncic 1-11 from three-point range. 82-64, Boston. – 10:15 PM
Just a brutal three games in Boston for Kyrie. He’s getting clean looks. Just can’t make them. 3-12 now from the floor. Irving and Doncic 1-11 from three-point range. 82-64, Boston. – 10:15 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Just a brutal three games in Boston for Kyrie. He’s getting clean looks. Just can’t make them. Irving and Doncic now 1-11 from three-point range. 82-64, Boston. – 10:15 PM
Just a brutal three games in Boston for Kyrie. He’s getting clean looks. Just can’t make them. Irving and Doncic now 1-11 from three-point range. 82-64, Boston. – 10:15 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Celtics are doing everything they can to deny Luka the ball on this ATO. pic.twitter.com/aV4kWauNLp – 10:13 PM
Celtics are doing everything they can to deny Luka the ball on this ATO. pic.twitter.com/aV4kWauNLp – 10:13 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka didn’t even make it to halfcourt on that Dallas play, that dude is fully out of gas – 10:10 PM
Luka didn’t even make it to halfcourt on that Dallas play, that dude is fully out of gas – 10:10 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
I’ll willingly take the L on my Dallas pick this series. Thought the level Luka was playing at would force Boston to double/help more than it had all season, or at least open up the DAL lob game. But Celtics were this dominant all season, & just beat whoever was in front of them. – 10:08 PM
I’ll willingly take the L on my Dallas pick this series. Thought the level Luka was playing at would force Boston to double/help more than it had all season, or at least open up the DAL lob game. But Celtics were this dominant all season, & just beat whoever was in front of them. – 10:08 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Luka doesn’t hustle on defense and then Kyrie misses long three without probing.
So, yeah – 10:00 PM
Luka doesn’t hustle on defense and then Kyrie misses long three without probing.
So, yeah – 10:00 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#celtics pressing full court to begin the second half, Brown pounding his chest as he picks up Doncic. – 9:57 PM
#celtics pressing full court to begin the second half, Brown pounding his chest as he picks up Doncic. – 9:57 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka and Kyrie have a combined 14 points at halftime 😬 pic.twitter.com/3yZJiSBoCA – 9:51 PM
Luka and Kyrie have a combined 14 points at halftime 😬 pic.twitter.com/3yZJiSBoCA – 9:51 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
If you were wondering, 58-35 was the Celtics’ 23-point halftime lead in 2008.
Luka is on the other side.
As Kobe was that night. – 9:51 PM
If you were wondering, 58-35 was the Celtics’ 23-point halftime lead in 2008.
Luka is on the other side.
As Kobe was that night. – 9:51 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
It looks like Game 1 all over again. BOS 11-27 in 1st half in that one as they led by 21. 10-21 tonight and they lead by 21. 67-46. Luka/Kyrie just 14 total pts on 6-18 FG & 1-7 3pt. Jones lead Mavs w/10. Brown & Tatum 31 pts on 12-25 for BOS. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:48 PM
It looks like Game 1 all over again. BOS 11-27 in 1st half in that one as they led by 21. 10-21 tonight and they lead by 21. 67-46. Luka/Kyrie just 14 total pts on 6-18 FG & 1-7 3pt. Jones lead Mavs w/10. Brown & Tatum 31 pts on 12-25 for BOS. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:48 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Another strong finish to the quarter, Boston surges ahead to lead 67-46 at the half.
🏀Tatum: 16 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds
🏀 Brown: 15 points, 5 rebounds
🏀 Doncic: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
SUPER SUB:
🏀 Pritchard: 3 points, at the buzzer (again). – 9:42 PM
Another strong finish to the quarter, Boston surges ahead to lead 67-46 at the half.
🏀Tatum: 16 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds
🏀 Brown: 15 points, 5 rebounds
🏀 Doncic: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
SUPER SUB:
🏀 Pritchard: 3 points, at the buzzer (again). – 9:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tatum at half:
16 PTS
9 assists
0 turnovers
+19
Has more points than Luka and Kyrie combined. pic.twitter.com/xOGuQIYHy3 – 9:40 PM
Tatum at half:
16 PTS
9 assists
0 turnovers
+19
Has more points than Luka and Kyrie combined. pic.twitter.com/xOGuQIYHy3 – 9:40 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Celtics 67, #Mavs 46.
Jones: 10 pts (4-6 FG)
Green: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Doncic: 7 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 3 TOs
Irving: 5 pts, 5 asts (2-8 FG)
Jayson Tatum: 16 pts, 4 rebs, 9 asts
Jaylen Brown: 15 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
And another halfcourt bomb from Payton Pritchard. – 9:40 PM
Halftime: #Celtics 67, #Mavs 46.
Jones: 10 pts (4-6 FG)
Green: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Doncic: 7 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts, 3 TOs
Irving: 5 pts, 5 asts (2-8 FG)
Jayson Tatum: 16 pts, 4 rebs, 9 asts
Jaylen Brown: 15 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
And another halfcourt bomb from Payton Pritchard. – 9:40 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Lead touches 20 but Luka gets the layup plus a ft. 4 seconds left and Pritchard checks into the game – 9:39 PM
Lead touches 20 but Luka gets the layup plus a ft. 4 seconds left and Pritchard checks into the game – 9:39 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Zero idea how the Mavs are somewhat in this with Doncic shooting 2-for-8 and Irving 2-for-7, but Dallas might be losing what little grip it has left.
Boston 50, Dallas 39. – 9:31 PM
Zero idea how the Mavs are somewhat in this with Doncic shooting 2-for-8 and Irving 2-for-7, but Dallas might be losing what little grip it has left.
Boston 50, Dallas 39. – 9:31 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics tried to go to their Tatum at center lineup, and it immediately gave up an 8-2 run and forced a Mazzulla timeout.
Looks like Boston would prefer to stay away from Porzingis vs. the Luka and Kyrie lineups. Interesting strategic battleground to watch.
C’s up 48-39. – 9:25 PM
The Celtics tried to go to their Tatum at center lineup, and it immediately gave up an 8-2 run and forced a Mazzulla timeout.
Looks like Boston would prefer to stay away from Porzingis vs. the Luka and Kyrie lineups. Interesting strategic battleground to watch.
C’s up 48-39. – 9:25 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are a combined 4-of-13 shooting overall, 1-of-4 from 3, for 10 points. – 9:21 PM
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are a combined 4-of-13 shooting overall, 1-of-4 from 3, for 10 points. – 9:21 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum (11 points) now outscoring Irving and Doncic combined (10 points). Tatum also has 7 assists – 9:17 PM
Jayson Tatum (11 points) now outscoring Irving and Doncic combined (10 points). Tatum also has 7 assists – 9:17 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Luka looked a little tired near the end of that first quarter. Only getting two minutes of rest to start the second may make a difference later. – 9:14 PM
Luka looked a little tired near the end of that first quarter. Only getting two minutes of rest to start the second may make a difference later. – 9:14 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
9-0 run by Boston at the end of the first quarter stakes the Celtics to a 28-18 lead. All five Boston starters have scored. Just Doncic and Derrick Jones Jr. are on the board for Dallas’s starting five. – 9:08 PM
9-0 run by Boston at the end of the first quarter stakes the Celtics to a 28-18 lead. All five Boston starters have scored. Just Doncic and Derrick Jones Jr. are on the board for Dallas’s starting five. – 9:08 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
The Celtics are surgical. Ran the Tatum-Holiday pick-and-roll on the first play of the game to see how Luka would guard it (coming up to the level of the screen).
Immediately recognized that they could get a 4-on-3 advantage with Holiday slipping, then started hammering it. pic.twitter.com/ySjW31Iowl – 9:07 PM
The Celtics are surgical. Ran the Tatum-Holiday pick-and-roll on the first play of the game to see how Luka would guard it (coming up to the level of the screen).
Immediately recognized that they could get a 4-on-3 advantage with Holiday slipping, then started hammering it. pic.twitter.com/ySjW31Iowl – 9:07 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
9-0 run by Boston at the end of the first quarter stakes the Celtics to a 28-18 lead. All five Boston players have scored. Just Doncic and Derrick Jones Jr. are on the board for Dallas. – 9:05 PM
9-0 run by Boston at the end of the first quarter stakes the Celtics to a 28-18 lead. All five Boston players have scored. Just Doncic and Derrick Jones Jr. are on the board for Dallas. – 9:05 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Celtics 28, #Mavs 18.
Green: 6 pts, 1 reb
Doncic: 5 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts
Exum: 3 pts
Boston punched Dallas in the mouth to end that quarter. Finished the period on a 9-0 run. – 9:05 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Celtics 28, #Mavs 18.
Green: 6 pts, 1 reb
Doncic: 5 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts
Exum: 3 pts
Boston punched Dallas in the mouth to end that quarter. Finished the period on a 9-0 run. – 9:05 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Yea Porzingis can’t play with Luka on the floor. Run him for the few minutes Doncic sits and call it a night. – 8:56 PM
Yea Porzingis can’t play with Luka on the floor. Run him for the few minutes Doncic sits and call it a night. – 8:56 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Look at how high Jaylen Brown is picking Luka up, and where they’re setting screens for him. pic.twitter.com/PovSXYXLfF – 8:55 PM
Look at how high Jaylen Brown is picking Luka up, and where they’re setting screens for him. pic.twitter.com/PovSXYXLfF – 8:55 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Insane Luka over-the-head pass wasted as Derrick Jones misses a wide-open 3-pointer. Camera cuts to a Thunder fan throwing a shoe through his television. – 8:52 PM
Insane Luka over-the-head pass wasted as Derrick Jones misses a wide-open 3-pointer. Camera cuts to a Thunder fan throwing a shoe through his television. – 8:52 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic’s first points of the game come at the 7:02 mark of the first quarter. He draws an and-1 on Horford. – 8:50 PM
Doncic’s first points of the game come at the 7:02 mark of the first quarter. He draws an and-1 on Horford. – 8:50 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Mavs playing super tight early. Doncic with two contested threes. Irving with one. Jrue Holiday off to a fast start. 9-2, Celtics – 8:46 PM
Mavs playing super tight early. Doncic with two contested threes. Irving with one. Jrue Holiday off to a fast start. 9-2, Celtics – 8:46 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tatum, Jaylen, Luka and Kyrie a combined 0 for 10 to start. – 8:45 PM
Tatum, Jaylen, Luka and Kyrie a combined 0 for 10 to start. – 8:45 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Don’t like how Luka is starting on offense … stop with the step-back three until you make something – 8:45 PM
Don’t like how Luka is starting on offense … stop with the step-back three until you make something – 8:45 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kyrie and Luka do not look with it early. Both have turnovers in the first couple minutes. Along with the “Kyrie sucks” chants from the classy Boston crowd – 8:45 PM
Kyrie and Luka do not look with it early. Both have turnovers in the first couple minutes. Along with the “Kyrie sucks” chants from the classy Boston crowd – 8:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
That was Game 3 Luka on that defensive possession. Completely loses Holiday. – 8:42 PM
That was Game 3 Luka on that defensive possession. Completely loses Holiday. – 8:42 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Some miscommunication there on defense. Doncic left Holiday open to attack the rim. – 8:42 PM
Some miscommunication there on defense. Doncic left Holiday open to attack the rim. – 8:42 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka’s first shot from deep hits every bit of the rim and rattles out. Jrue Holiday had a point-blank bucket that also hit all over the rim, but trickled through. – 8:40 PM
Luka’s first shot from deep hits every bit of the rim and rattles out. Jrue Holiday had a point-blank bucket that also hit all over the rim, but trickled through. – 8:40 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Luka’s 3-point attempt went as far in as a basketball can go without going through the net before popping out, and then he commits a foul at the other end. – 8:39 PM
Luka’s 3-point attempt went as far in as a basketball can go without going through the net before popping out, and then he commits a foul at the other end. – 8:39 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Big boos for Kyrie and Luka ahead of Game 5 pic.twitter.com/ErHg0AgRPP – 8:34 PM
Big boos for Kyrie and Luka ahead of Game 5 pic.twitter.com/ErHg0AgRPP – 8:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Almost all of Luka and Kyrie buckets in Game 4 were in the paint and getting off of Brown/Tatum as much as possible
Jrue was so bad Friday night on both ends of the floor, from the field goals allowed to the turnovers trying to get around Luka
I expect him/White to be better – 8:06 PM
Almost all of Luka and Kyrie buckets in Game 4 were in the paint and getting off of Brown/Tatum as much as possible
Jrue was so bad Friday night on both ends of the floor, from the field goals allowed to the turnovers trying to get around Luka
I expect him/White to be better – 8:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Garden – June 17, 2024 – NBA Finals Game 5 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/v8xUBU2zuw – 8:03 PM
Mavericks at Celtics – TD Garden – June 17, 2024 – NBA Finals Game 5 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: None Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/v8xUBU2zuw – 8:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Holiday
7:37 tip @theeagledallas – 8:01 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Holiday
7:37 tip @theeagledallas – 8:01 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka in Game 4: 29 points, 0-for-8 from 3
Luka in Game 5: _________ pic.twitter.com/7CDscLADF8 – 7:25 PM
Luka in Game 4: 29 points, 0-for-8 from 3
Luka in Game 5: _________ pic.twitter.com/7CDscLADF8 – 7:25 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Asked Jason Kidd about Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s 1,079 combined points, which is the most by a guard duo in a single series in NBA history:
“They shoot the ball a lot,” he said jokingly. – 6:59 PM
Asked Jason Kidd about Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s 1,079 combined points, which is the most by a guard duo in a single series in NBA history:
“They shoot the ball a lot,” he said jokingly. – 6:59 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Jason Kidd clearly hasn’t lost his competitive edge, we see it on a nightly basis. I was curious if he ever tried Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving on the practice court.
Maxi Kleber kept it pretty real here 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/OUahI5dx5q – 2:01 PM
Jason Kidd clearly hasn’t lost his competitive edge, we see it on a nightly basis. I was curious if he ever tried Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving on the practice court.
Maxi Kleber kept it pretty real here 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/OUahI5dx5q – 2:01 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“You don’t want to go against Game 7 Luka.”
@austinrivers25 says Boston needs to close the series out as soon as possible 👀
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/fEj0WYFgTH – 12:59 PM
“You don’t want to go against Game 7 Luka.”
@austinrivers25 says Boston needs to close the series out as soon as possible 👀
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/fEj0WYFgTH – 12:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in Game 5s this postseason:
34.0 PPG
9.0 RPG
8.7 APG
56/45/82%
3-0. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 12:23 PM
Luka in Game 5s this postseason:
34.0 PPG
9.0 RPG
8.7 APG
56/45/82%
3-0. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 12:23 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka a monster in Game 5s in these playoffs 34-10.3-7.7 on 57
1% FG 50% 3pt. Kyrie has his 41 pt G5 in 2016 Finals when Cavs were down 3-1. What do they have tonight as Mavs try to extend the Finals? @KevinGraySports pre at 7. Tip w/@bdameris & me at 7:37. @theeagledallas – 11:04 AM
Luka a monster in Game 5s in these playoffs 34-10.3-7.7 on 57
1% FG 50% 3pt. Kyrie has his 41 pt G5 in 2016 Finals when Cavs were down 3-1. What do they have tonight as Mavs try to extend the Finals? @KevinGraySports pre at 7. Tip w/@bdameris & me at 7:37. @theeagledallas – 11:04 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New story: The Mavs are 3-0 in Game 5s in this postseason heading into to tonight’s Game 5 against the Celtics.
Luka Doncic has been at the center of each win. They’ll need another dominant game from their star to force a Game 6 back in Dallas. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:11 AM
New story: The Mavs are 3-0 in Game 5s in this postseason heading into to tonight’s Game 5 against the Celtics.
Luka Doncic has been at the center of each win. They’ll need another dominant game from their star to force a Game 6 back in Dallas. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:11 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics just need to makes sure things are close at halftime
Use the third quarter to blitz Luka and tire him out and keep your foot on the gas through the fourth quarter – 10:08 AM
The Celtics just need to makes sure things are close at halftime
Use the third quarter to blitz Luka and tire him out and keep your foot on the gas through the fourth quarter – 10:08 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Regardless, there’s a lot to be excited about with the Mavs near future … for the first time in Luka’s career there is a very good core worthy of building around with Luka, Kyrie, Lively, PJ, and Gafford and hopefully Hardy and OMax on the way. – 9:58 AM
Regardless, there’s a lot to be excited about with the Mavs near future … for the first time in Luka’s career there is a very good core worthy of building around with Luka, Kyrie, Lively, PJ, and Gafford and hopefully Hardy and OMax on the way. – 9:58 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
Luka’s been ELITE when facing elimination 😤
Can Luka and the Mavs force a Game 6? pic.twitter.com/mxwtiHZ4pr – 9:44 AM
Luka’s been ELITE when facing elimination 😤
Can Luka and the Mavs force a Game 6? pic.twitter.com/mxwtiHZ4pr – 9:44 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is back in Boston & live from 10-noon ET: Luka eyes an epic comeback, Rory gives it away, CC vs Angel, @GwashburnGlobe, Buy/Sell w/@PrettyDaddyRTY, meeting Ronaldinho, Chuck’s goodbye, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@Audacy app
@InfSportsNet
@SIRIUSXM 158 – 9:35 AM
The radio show is back in Boston & live from 10-noon ET: Luka eyes an epic comeback, Rory gives it away, CC vs Angel, @GwashburnGlobe, Buy/Sell w/@PrettyDaddyRTY, meeting Ronaldinho, Chuck’s goodbye, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@Audacy app
@InfSportsNet
@SIRIUSXM 158 – 9:35 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Brian Windhorst spoke. Luka Doncic listened. tomthefinder.com/p/brian-windho… pic.twitter.com/NYDi4YOGYp – 9:10 AM
Brian Windhorst spoke. Luka Doncic listened. tomthefinder.com/p/brian-windho… pic.twitter.com/NYDi4YOGYp – 9:10 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Finals MVP Rankings: Jaylen Brown still the favorite, while Luka Doncic needs a Mavericks miracle
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:48 AM
NBA Finals MVP Rankings: Jaylen Brown still the favorite, while Luka Doncic needs a Mavericks miracle
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:48 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“It’s going to take an out of body performance by both Luka and Kyrie to extend this to Game 6.”
@RealJayWilliams on what it’ll take for the Mavericks to keep this series going 🏆 pic.twitter.com/WtoRyihTCD – 8:38 AM
“It’s going to take an out of body performance by both Luka and Kyrie to extend this to Game 6.”
@RealJayWilliams on what it’ll take for the Mavericks to keep this series going 🏆 pic.twitter.com/WtoRyihTCD – 8:38 AM
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The Dallas Mavericks star, though, did not want to think about that tournament yet, especially coming off a painful NBA Finals loss to the Boston Celtics. “I don’t want to talk about what’s next, man. I have some decisions to make. I’m just trying to get a little bit healthier,” Doncic said. -via BasketNews / June 18, 2024
Mike Curtis: Luka Doncic: “I’m proud of every guy that stepped on the floor.” pic.twitter.com/npr66BOfXr -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / June 18, 2024