Mike Curtis: Final: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105. Dallas wins its first Sport 1 underneath Jason Kidd and steals homecourt benefit behind a mixed 63 factors from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Doncic had 33, whereas Irving scored 30. The Mavs are within the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Sport 2.
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie and Luka have scored 30+ every in opposition to the Timberwolves within the two video games they’ve performed in opposition to them this season, each Mavericks wins – 11:09 PM
Kyrie and Luka have scored 30+ every in opposition to the Timberwolves within the two video games they’ve performed in opposition to them this season, each Mavericks wins – 11:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Minnesota was twenty second within the league in 3PA per sport this season. Tonight, the Wolves took 49 of their 89 photographs from behind the arc. The Gafford-Full of life combo gave them a ton of hassle within the paint, and Luka was unbelievable within the fourth. – 11:09 PM
Minnesota was twenty second within the league in 3PA per sport this season. Tonight, the Wolves took 49 of their 89 photographs from behind the arc. The Gafford-Full of life combo gave them a ton of hassle within the paint, and Luka was unbelievable within the fourth. – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Factors tonight:
63 — Luka and Kyrie
45 — Remainder of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/qV5o3RyESj – 11:07 PM
Factors tonight:
63 — Luka and Kyrie
45 — Remainder of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/qV5o3RyESj – 11:07 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving mix for 63 factors as Dallas takes WCF Sport 1
cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 11:07 PM
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving mix for 63 factors as Dallas takes WCF Sport 1
cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 11:07 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Kyrie Irving is 3 wins away from The Finals. With out LeBron. That is unprecedented. – 11:06 PM
Kyrie Irving is 3 wins away from The Finals. With out LeBron. That is unprecedented. – 11:06 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Vital play on this sport. The PJ Washington half court docket inbound move to Jones. And Kyrie operating proper to Jones to get the ball in his palms to get fouled for the free throws like an old style level guard. – 11:06 PM
Vital play on this sport. The PJ Washington half court docket inbound move to Jones. And Kyrie operating proper to Jones to get the ball in his palms to get fouled for the free throws like an old style level guard. – 11:06 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
I figured when this collection started, the Wolves would wrestle with guarding considered one of Luka or Kyrie. Don’t assume they’d wrestle a lot guarding them each – 11:05 PM
I figured when this collection started, the Wolves would wrestle with guarding considered one of Luka or Kyrie. Don’t assume they’d wrestle a lot guarding them each – 11:05 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been extraordinary. A complete takeover. By far the perfect gamers in Sport 1. – 11:04 PM
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been extraordinary. A complete takeover. By far the perfect gamers in Sport 1. – 11:04 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Minnesota’s defensive technique tonight was an actual “our power beats your power” transfer. I get it, particularly firstly of a collection. However that’s not gonna reduce it if Irving stays this aggressive and Luka stays this wholesome. – 11:04 PM
Minnesota’s defensive technique tonight was an actual “our power beats your power” transfer. I get it, particularly firstly of a collection. However that’s not gonna reduce it if Irving stays this aggressive and Luka stays this wholesome. – 11:04 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
thats a monster win for Dallas. they by no means win the primary sport. LUKA threw em on his again within the 4th. – 11:04 PM
thats a monster win for Dallas. they by no means win the primary sport. LUKA threw em on his again within the 4th. – 11:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic simply took over, man. That step-back 3 when it felt just like the Wolves have been about to tug away was such a big-time bucket – 11:04 PM
Luka Doncic simply took over, man. That step-back 3 when it felt just like the Wolves have been about to tug away was such a big-time bucket – 11:04 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Remaining: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105.
Dallas wins its first Sport 1 underneath Jason Kidd and steals homecourt benefit behind a mixed 63 factors from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Doncic had 33, whereas Irving scored 30.
The Mavs are within the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Sport 2. – 11:03 PM
Remaining: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105.
Dallas wins its first Sport 1 underneath Jason Kidd and steals homecourt benefit behind a mixed 63 factors from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Doncic had 33, whereas Irving scored 30.
The Mavs are within the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Sport 2. – 11:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie in Sport 1:
30 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
Iced it from the free throw line. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 11:03 PM
Kyrie in Sport 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 Sport 1 vs. the Timberwolves
pic.twitter.com/8xeUSgGmig – 11:02 PM
Kai and Luka get the W in Sport 1 vs. the Timberwolves
pic.twitter.com/8xeUSgGmig – 11:02 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas lastly wins a Sport 1 underneath Jason Kidd and it’s an enormous one. Mavs take a 1-0 lead, and seize homecourt benefit within the Western Convention finals.
Doncic and Irving mixed for 63 factors. – 11:02 PM
Dallas lastly wins a Sport 1 underneath Jason Kidd and it’s an enormous one. Mavs take a 1-0 lead, and seize homecourt benefit within the Western Convention finals.
Doncic and Irving mixed for 63 factors. – 11:02 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They received a Sport 1 underneath Jason Kidd for the primary time, beating the Wolves on the street within the opener. Kyrie Irving stored the Mavs in it throughout the first half, and Luka Doncic got here by means of because the nearer on each ends of the ground. – 11:02 PM
The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They received a Sport 1 underneath Jason Kidd for the primary time, beating the Wolves on the street within the opener. Kyrie Irving stored the Mavs in it throughout the first half, and Luka Doncic got here by means of because the nearer on each ends of the ground. – 11:02 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
How do you not foul Derrick Jones Jr. and permit Kyrie to get the ball there? – 10:59 PM
How do you not foul Derrick Jones Jr. and permit Kyrie to get the ball there? – 10:59 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I don’t know why extra gamers don’t do what Kyrie simply did when the opponent blitzes choose and rolls. As a substitute of ready for the choose, pitch it to the large earlier than he will get there after which run a DHO. If his defender is ready to blitz him, the pitch catches him flat footed – 10:58 PM
I don’t know why extra gamers don’t do what Kyrie simply did when the opponent blitzes choose and rolls. As a substitute of ready for the choose, pitch it to the large earlier than he will get there after which run a DHO. If his defender is ready to blitz him, the pitch catches him flat footed – 10:58 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Luka is simply such a killer. So is Kyrie. You’ll be able to’t reside enjoying one-possession video games in opposition to these guys. – 10:57 PM
Luka is simply such a killer. So is Kyrie. You’ll be able to’t reside enjoying one-possession video games in opposition to these guys. – 10:57 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Luka is the second-best participant on the earth. What a fourth quarter. – 10:56 PM
Luka is the second-best participant on the earth. What a fourth quarter. – 10:56 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic with superior protection then clutch offense on again to again possessions for the Dallas Mavericks pic.twitter.com/IKpgNLMuA7 – 10:55 PM
Luka Doncic with superior protection then clutch offense on again to again possessions for the Dallas Mavericks pic.twitter.com/IKpgNLMuA7 – 10:55 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
If you happen to can simply hold the video games shut, such a luxurious to have Luka Doncic in your staff in crunch time. – 10:55 PM
If you happen to can simply hold the video games shut, such a luxurious to have Luka Doncic in your staff in crunch time. – 10:55 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Two clutch steals by Luka. Proof of his improved protection in a giant spot – 10:54 PM
Two clutch steals by Luka. Proof of his improved protection in a giant spot – 10:54 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Massive mistake on that final play by Dallas—blitzing KAT as a substitute of switching—however Minnesota can’t make them pay for it. McDaniels had a very good look from the nook however shuffled it as much as Conley as a substitute. Luka breaks up the lob to Gobert. – 10:53 PM
Massive mistake on that final play by Dallas—blitzing KAT as a substitute of switching—however Minnesota can’t make them pay for it. McDaniels had a very good look from the nook however shuffled it as much as Conley as a substitute. Luka breaks up the lob to Gobert. – 10:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The defensive playmaking by each groups down the stretch of this sport has been unimaginable. Luka Doncic with a terrific play there, Karl-Anthony Cities with a strip on PJ Washington earlier, simply terrific stuff at each ends. – 10:52 PM
The defensive playmaking by each groups down the stretch of this sport has been unimaginable. Luka Doncic with a terrific play there, Karl-Anthony Cities with a strip on PJ Washington earlier, simply terrific stuff at each ends. – 10:52 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Luka Doncic blowing up that Gobert lob was simply as spectacular as Gobert blowing up the Jokic/Gordon lob within the final collection.
That was insane. – 10:52 PM
Luka Doncic blowing up that Gobert lob was simply as spectacular as Gobert blowing up the Jokic/Gordon lob within the final collection.
That was insane. – 10:52 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
What a learn by Luka on the lob after some unbelievable ball motion by Minnesota – 10:52 PM
What a learn by Luka on the lob after some unbelievable ball motion by Minnesota – 10:52 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Why are NBA groups so horrible at boxing out??
Luka simply stood there and let KAT fly in. – 10:51 PM
Why are NBA groups so horrible at boxing out??
Luka simply stood there and let KAT fly in. – 10:51 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
The small print on the “Chief Hélà” KAI 1s pic.twitter.com/ehTy3GxSNr – 10:48 PM
The small print on the “Chief Hélà” KAI 1s pic.twitter.com/ehTy3GxSNr – 10:48 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Luka Dončić is the kinda loopy that desires a contested shot so he feels extra comfy – 10:48 PM
Luka Dončić is the kinda loopy that desires a contested shot so he feels extra comfy – 10:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
7-0 PERSONAL RUN FOR LUKA 👀
(by way of @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/bJUPxpLuNG – 10:36 PM
7-0 PERSONAL RUN FOR LUKA 👀
(by way of @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/bJUPxpLuNG – 10:36 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Luka heating up like this forces you to have to contemplate altering up the drop protection technique. He’s such a scheme-killer. You reside with it for 40 minutes, however now each shot can beat you and also you don’t need that man residing in his candy spots. – 10:36 PM
Luka heating up like this forces you to have to contemplate altering up the drop protection technique. He’s such a scheme-killer. You reside with it for 40 minutes, however now each shot can beat you and also you don’t need that man residing in his candy spots. – 10:36 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Luka really closing out on McD within the nook now. Let him hit fungoes for 3 quarters – 10:34 PM
Luka really closing out on McD within the nook now. Let him hit fungoes for 3 quarters – 10:34 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
7-0 private run for Luka Doncic and he has 25 factors.
Mavs lead 91-89 with 9:07 left within the fourth quarter. – 10:34 PM
7-0 private run for Luka Doncic and he has 25 factors.
Mavs lead 91-89 with 9:07 left within the fourth quarter. – 10:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Doncic with 7 straight factors, and the Mavericks now lead 91-89 with 9:07 to play. Ant checking again in after this timeout. – 10:33 PM
Doncic with 7 straight factors, and the Mavericks now lead 91-89 with 9:07 to play. Ant checking again in after this timeout. – 10:33 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka, cooking. He’s received 25. Simply hit a step again triple to present the Mavs their greatest lead of the sport—two factors.
91-89 – 10:32 PM
Luka, cooking. He’s received 25. Simply hit a step again triple to present the Mavs their greatest lead of the sport—two factors.
91-89 – 10:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Been a terrific job by Minnesota to restrict Dallas on the 3-point line. At this level it’d simply be about if the Mavericks can get Luka/Kyrie sizzling + sufficient stops to steal this one. – 10:25 PM
Been a terrific job by Minnesota to restrict Dallas on the 3-point line. At this level it’d simply be about if the Mavericks can get Luka/Kyrie sizzling + sufficient stops to steal this one. – 10:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ant/KAT would possibly wish to get it going as scorers to complete this sport
They’re a mixed 8/25 FGs (32%) for less than 24 factors by means of 3 quarters
Kyrie has 26 by himself – 10:23 PM
Ant/KAT would possibly wish to get it going as scorers to complete this sport
They’re a mixed 8/25 FGs (32%) for less than 24 factors by means of 3 quarters
Kyrie has 26 by himself – 10:23 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Finish of the third 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
Finish of the third 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 enjoying in a crowd a bit an excessive amount of. Mavs being handsy and taking benefit. 83-82 going into the fourth. Kyrie with 26 – 10:20 PM
Wolves enjoying in a crowd a bit an excessive amount of. Mavs being handsy and taking benefit. 83-82 going into the fourth. Kyrie with 26 – 10:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It will likely be misplaced to historical past as a result of they didn’t make the basket, however my lord was that an insane move by Luka. – 10:17 PM
It will likely be misplaced to historical past as a result of they didn’t make the basket, however my lord was that an insane move by Luka. – 10:17 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nah ain’t no approach Inexperienced blew that Luka move… Holy that move was unbelievable – 10:17 PM
Nah ain’t no approach Inexperienced blew that Luka move… Holy that move was unbelievable – 10:17 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves enjoying Rudy in a drop when he’s enjoying within the middle of the ground and blitzing with Rudy when Luka initiates PnR on the perimeters of the ground, like this pic.twitter.com/y1KALrka3Y – 10:03 PM
Wolves enjoying Rudy in a drop when he’s enjoying within the middle of the ground and blitzing with Rudy when Luka initiates PnR on the perimeters of the ground, like this pic.twitter.com/y1KALrka3Y – 10:03 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
luka ought to get an help on this kat put-back slam pic.twitter.com/VKHaudwx97 – 9:59 PM
luka ought to get an help on this kat put-back slam pic.twitter.com/VKHaudwx97 – 9:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ to Irving to Full of life to Jones. That was a really profitable fastbreak if you happen to’re Dallas. – 9:58 PM
PJ to Irving to Full of life to Jones. That was a really profitable fastbreak if you happen to’re Dallas. – 9:58 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Mavericks discovering Gafford for straightforward buckets now with all eyes on Doncic, Irving. Wolves protection hasn’t figured them out but. – 9:54 PM
Mavericks discovering Gafford for straightforward buckets now with all eyes on Doncic, Irving. Wolves protection hasn’t figured them out but. – 9:54 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving threw that lob the place solely Gafford may catch it. Doncic had an alley-oop to Gafford on the subsequent play.
The Mavs are getting again to what makes them harmful. – 9:54 PM
Irving threw that lob the place solely Gafford may catch it. Doncic had an alley-oop to Gafford on the subsequent play.
The Mavs are getting again to what makes them harmful. – 9:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving has 18 factors within the paint already
The one GAME the place he had extra all season is when Mavericks misplaced at Milwaukee in November (24) – 9:47 PM
Kyrie Irving has 18 factors within the paint already
The one GAME the place he had extra all season is when Mavericks misplaced at Milwaukee in November (24) – 9:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The 2 finest defenses? May have fooled lots of people. MIN 62-59 in power of 11-25 from 3pt. 19 for McDaniels, 11 for Anderson. Mavs shoot 56.5%, however simply 2-13 3pt led by Kyrie’s 24, his third 20 pt half of put up season. Luka w/14. 2nd half quickly @theeagledallas – 9:45 PM
The 2 finest defenses? May have fooled lots of people. MIN 62-59 in power of 11-25 from 3pt. 19 for McDaniels, 11 for Anderson. Mavs shoot 56.5%, however simply 2-13 3pt led by Kyrie’s 24, his third 20 pt half of put up season. Luka w/14. 2nd half quickly @theeagledallas – 9:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
That is the Kyrie the Mavs want this collection.
Doesn’t have to get others concerned. Can’t depend on PJ Washington and DJJ to remain sizzling.
Wolves haven’t handled a scorer like Kyrie in these playoffs. – 9:43 PM
That is the Kyrie the Mavs want this collection.
Doesn’t have to get others concerned. Can’t depend on PJ Washington and DJJ to remain sizzling.
Wolves haven’t handled a scorer like Kyrie in these playoffs. – 9:43 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The 2 finest defenses? May have fooled lots of people. MIN 62-59 at halftime. Distinction is Mavs simply 2-23 from 3pt. MIN 10-23. MIN function plqyers McDaniels and Anderson scoring 19 & 11 pts. Kyrie w/24 (You needed him early, you bought it) Luka w/14. 2nd half quickly @theeagledallas – 9:43 PM
The 2 finest defenses? May have fooled lots of people. MIN 62-59 at halftime. Distinction is Mavs simply 2-23 from 3pt. MIN 10-23. MIN function plqyers McDaniels and Anderson scoring 19 & 11 pts. Kyrie w/24 (You needed him early, you bought it) Luka w/14. 2nd half quickly @theeagledallas – 9:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KYRIE JUST BEFORE THE HALF 🔥
Kyrie’s stats at halftime:
24 PTS
11/14 FG
(by way of @NBA) pic.twitter.com/QtWWyLhbbd – 9:42 PM
KYRIE JUST BEFORE THE HALF 🔥
Kyrie’s stats at halftime:
24 PTS
11/14 FG
(by way of @NBA) pic.twitter.com/QtWWyLhbbd – 9:42 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Wolves had no reply for Kyrie Irving throughout his 24-point first half.
How he fared in opposition to every defender who took a activate 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 reply for Kyrie Irving throughout his 24-point first half.
How he fared in opposition to every defender who took a activate 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, in order that’s gonna be enjoyable.”
Having enjoyable but? – 9:38 PM
Anthony Edwards: “My matchup’s gonna be Kyrie, in order that’s gonna be enjoyable.”
Having enjoyable but? – 9:38 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
One-possession sport.
Kyrie has 24 factors on the half 👀 pic.twitter.com/rVwlD3SI2V – 9:38 PM
One-possession sport.
Kyrie has 24 factors on the half 👀 pic.twitter.com/rVwlD3SI2V – 9:38 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Factors within the paint battle in 1st half:
Minnesota-22 factors
Kyrie-18 factors – 9:36 PM
Factors within the paint battle in 1st half:
Minnesota-22 factors
Kyrie-18 factors – 9:36 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Kyrie has 24 within the half with no 3s and two FTs. Straight buckets – 9:36 PM
Kyrie has 24 within the half with no 3s and two FTs. Straight buckets – 9:36 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Kyrie has been superb.
Hopefully, PJ waking up.
Fortunate to be down solely 3 on the half. If others be part of Luka/Kyrie Mavs may very well be positioned effectively. – 9:35 PM
Kyrie has been superb.
Hopefully, PJ waking up.
Fortunate to be down solely 3 on the half. If others be part of Luka/Kyrie Mavs may very well be positioned effectively. – 9:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
With that final ridiculous layup, Kyrie Irving has reached 2,000 profession factors within the playoffs. He has 24 factors within the first half on 11-14 taking pictures.
Dallas goes into the half trailing 62-59. – 9:35 PM
With that final ridiculous layup, Kyrie Irving has reached 2,000 profession factors within the playoffs. He has 24 factors within the first half on 11-14 taking pictures.
Dallas goes into the half trailing 62-59. – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie at half:
24 PTS
11-14 FG
His most factors in a primary half as a Maverick. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 9:34 PM
Kyrie at half:
24 PTS
11-14 FG
His most factors in a primary half as a Maverick. statmuse.com/nba/player/kyr… – 9:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It was the Mavs’ flip to complete the 1 / 4 sturdy as Kyrie Irving scored the final 5 factors (and 24 for the half) to get the Mavs inside 62-59 on the break. – 9:34 PM
It was the Mavs’ flip to complete the 1 / 4 sturdy as Kyrie Irving scored the final 5 factors (and 24 for the half) to get the Mavs inside 62-59 on the break. – 9:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Brutal finish to the half after Edwards throws the ball out of bounds. Kyrie takes it down the ground, throws it in for a 3-point play. He’s as much as 24 because the Wolves lead 62-59 on the half. Positively took some air out of the sector. – 9:34 PM
Brutal finish to the half after Edwards throws the ball out of bounds. Kyrie takes it down the ground, throws it in for a 3-point play. He’s as much as 24 because the Wolves lead 62-59 on the half. Positively took some air out of the sector. – 9:34 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Watch Ant right here. Crashing exhausting from up prime when Luka is switched in opposition to him, will get the offensive rebound.
Each single Wolves participant has been crashing the glass repeatedly in opposition to Luka to power him to field out and tire him out. pic.twitter.com/uRbUOA9Hu9 – 9:32 PM
Watch Ant right here. Crashing exhausting from up prime when Luka is switched in opposition to him, will get the offensive rebound.
Each single Wolves participant has been crashing the glass repeatedly in opposition to Luka to power him to field out and tire him out. pic.twitter.com/uRbUOA9Hu9 – 9:32 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
One other landing move from Doncic to Irving. That they had an analogous connection earlier within the postseason. – 9:29 PM
One other landing move from Doncic to Irving. That they had an analogous connection earlier within the postseason. – 9:29 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
One other floater for Kyrie Irving. The “big killer” as some name it. He’s 8-11 taking pictures for 17 factors. – 9:26 PM
One other floater for Kyrie Irving. The “big killer” as some name it. He’s 8-11 taking pictures for 17 factors. – 9:26 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Ant is a hell of a defender. Lock down man on the ball. Luka simply gave him a giant boy And-1 and spun off him for one more bucket. Thats the hazard Dallas poses, two takeover guys – 9:21 PM
Ant is a hell of a defender. Lock down man on the ball. Luka simply gave him a giant boy And-1 and spun off him for one more bucket. Thats the hazard Dallas poses, two takeover guys – 9:21 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves received up 9 once more and Naz missed an open nook three. Since then, Dallas has punched again once more, and is again inside two. Doncic doesn’t appear to thoughts taking Ant 1-on-1. – 9:20 PM
Wolves received up 9 once more and Naz missed an open nook three. Since then, Dallas has punched again once more, and is again inside two. Doncic doesn’t appear to thoughts taking Ant 1-on-1. – 9:20 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic will get the and-1 to go after drawing Ant’s first foul of the evening. – 9:20 PM
Doncic will get the and-1 to go after drawing Ant’s first foul of the evening. – 9:20 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaden McDaniels is doing a very good job of staying down and never committing fouls when Luka will get to the center of the ground pic.twitter.com/5Rtj3WqdrB – 9:16 PM
Jaden McDaniels is doing a very good job of staying down and never committing fouls when Luka will get to the center of the ground pic.twitter.com/5Rtj3WqdrB – 9:16 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Observe on the officiating, noticed no less than two performs when McDaniels was on Doncic the place Doncic was clearly making an attempt to attract a foul on McDaniels, who was shifting into place on the final second. Each instances, referees didn’t make the decision. – 9:14 PM
Observe on the officiating, noticed no less than two performs when McDaniels was on Doncic the place Doncic was clearly making an attempt to attract a foul on McDaniels, who was shifting into place on the final second. Each instances, referees didn’t make the decision. – 9:14 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
That is the Jaden McDaniels defensive influence that received’t present up within the field rating. Blows up this zoom motion for Luka, then helps on Gafford. pic.twitter.com/J9YUpvRy1N – 9:14 PM
That is the Jaden McDaniels defensive influence that received’t present up within the field rating. Blows up this zoom motion for Luka, then helps on Gafford. pic.twitter.com/J9YUpvRy1N – 9:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kyrie dropped 13 within the first quarter of Sport 1 🔥
He averaged 6 factors within the first half this postseason. pic.twitter.com/0fL7EPXhxo – 9:08 PM
Kyrie dropped 13 within the first quarter of Sport 1 🔥
He averaged 6 factors within 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 right here earlier than so I gotta lead my guys. I gotta get off to a very good begin and set the precedent.” – 9:07 PM
Kyrie Irving to @ALaForce on his aggressive 13-point first quarter:
“I’ve been right here earlier than so I gotta lead my guys. I gotta get off to a very good begin and set the precedent.” – 9:07 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“They received Luka however we received Jaden McDaniels.” pic.twitter.com/BRRbux5sVV – 9:07 PM
“They received Luka however we received Jaden McDaniels.” pic.twitter.com/BRRbux5sVV – 9:07 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have hassle closing out the primary quarter. Wolves rating the ultimate seven factors to go up 33-27 going into the second. Luka visibly upset on the buzzer as he headed to the bench. Mavs rebounding it effectively, taking pictures it not so effectively (1-of-7 from three). – 9:04 PM
Mavericks have hassle closing out the primary quarter. Wolves rating the ultimate seven factors to go up 33-27 going into the second. Luka visibly upset on the buzzer as he headed to the bench. Mavs rebounding it effectively, taking pictures it not so effectively (1-of-7 from three). – 9:04 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Finish of the first 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
Finish of the first 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
Requested Finch about Kyle Anderson pregame, and in so many phrases he stated that is rather more of an Anderson collection.
7 factors for Anderson within the first quarter, and he was guarding Doncic whereas McDaniels rested. – 9:03 PM
Requested Finch about Kyle Anderson pregame, and in so many phrases he stated that is rather more of an Anderson collection.
7 factors for Anderson within the first quarter, and he was guarding Doncic whereas McDaniels rested. – 9:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kyrie is COOKING 🔥
He’s received 13 factors within the first 10 minutes 👀
(by way of @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/BPGwAwQXrp – 9:00 PM
Kyrie is COOKING 🔥
He’s received 13 factors within the first 10 minutes 👀
(by way of @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/BPGwAwQXrp – 9:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd has been artistic utilizing pending necessary timeouts to get Luka and Kyrie further relaxation, then bringing them again in – 8:59 PM
Jason Kidd has been artistic utilizing pending necessary timeouts to get Luka and Kyrie further relaxation, then bringing them again in – 8:59 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Kyrie hasn’t been popping out exhausting like 8ball and MJG early in these playoff video games. He’s on one rn. – 8:59 PM
Kyrie hasn’t been popping out exhausting like 8ball and MJG early in these playoff video games. He’s on one rn. – 8:59 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaden McDaniels hit his first three 3s of the sport, so when he received this nook catch, Doncic nearer out exhausting.
Good move by McDaniels to assault, and he finds Gobert for the drop off. All made potential by establishing he’s a taking pictures menace. pic.twitter.com/AzBENZDpwx – 8:59 PM
Jaden McDaniels hit his first three 3s of the sport, so when he received this nook catch, Doncic nearer out exhausting.
Good move by McDaniels to assault, and he finds Gobert for the drop off. All made potential by establishing he’s a taking pictures menace. pic.twitter.com/AzBENZDpwx – 8:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs get some Kyrie gasoline going early. He’s received 12 factors and can go to the road after the timeout. Mavericks have crept in entrance 22-21 with 2:24 left within the first. – 8:58 PM
Mavs get some Kyrie gasoline going early. He’s received 12 factors and can go to the road after the timeout. Mavericks have crept in entrance 22-21 with 2:24 left within the first. – 8:58 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kyrie is in his full zone now. It’s like no person’s bothering him. 13 of the Mavs 23 factors – 8:58 PM
Kyrie is in his full zone now. It’s like no person’s bothering him. 13 of the Mavs 23 factors – 8:58 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Luka Doncic turns into the ninth participant in NBA historical past to earn 5 1st-Staff All-NBA awards in his first six seasons. pic.twitter.com/dfMry8lJWt – 8:56 PM
Luka Doncic turns into the ninth participant in NBA historical past to earn 5 1st-Staff 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 factors, 3/18 FGs vs Clippers in 6 video games
9 factors, 4/13 FGs vs Thunder in 6 video games
12 factors, 6/9 FGs vs Timberwolves in Sport 1 with 2:24 left to play nonetheless – 8:56 PM
Kyrie Irving 1st quarter scoring, 2024 postseason
10 factors, 3/18 FGs vs Clippers in 6 video games
9 factors, 4/13 FGs vs Thunder in 6 video games
12 factors, 6/9 FGs vs Timberwolves in Sport 1 with 2:24 left to play nonetheless – 8:56 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Dallas responds with a 10-0 run after the Wolves took a 21-12 lead. Irving is now as much as 12 factors within the quarter. Run started 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 as much as 12 factors within the quarter. Run started with a 4-point possession and Dallas hasn’t let up since. – 8:55 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Watch Jaden right here. Crashing the nook exhausting in opposition to Luka, forcing him to exert power boxing out. Choosing him up 94 ft.
Good technique to try to tire Luka out, he’s placing his palms on his knees 5 minutes into this sport. pic.twitter.com/CZkZJhn30t – 8:52 PM
Watch Jaden right here. Crashing the nook exhausting in opposition to Luka, forcing him to exert power boxing out. Choosing him up 94 ft.
Good technique to try to tire Luka out, he’s placing his palms on his knees 5 minutes into this sport. pic.twitter.com/CZkZJhn30t – 8:52 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Luka has been out for 3 possessions, and a special Wolves participant has guarded Kyrie every possession
– NAW 1st poss
– Ant 2nd poss
– McDaniels third poss
Very like Denver, completely different appears and uncomfortable interchanging – 8:51 PM
Luka has been out for 3 possessions, and a special Wolves participant has guarded Kyrie every possession
– NAW 1st poss
– Ant 2nd poss
– McDaniels third poss
Very like Denver, completely different appears and uncomfortable interchanging – 8:51 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Assume this possession is an effective illustration of how the Wolves wish to guard Dallas
– McDaniels-Doncic; Edwards-Irving; Conley-Jones; Cities-Washington; Gobert-Gafford
– Have McDaniels present stress full
– KAT as much as contact in ball display motion
– Rudy additionally up, however perhaps not pic.twitter.com/lR4wrbjEcy – 8:49 PM
Assume this possession is an effective illustration of how the Wolves wish to guard Dallas
– McDaniels-Doncic; Edwards-Irving; Conley-Jones; Cities-Washington; Gobert-Gafford
– Have McDaniels present stress full
– KAT as much as contact in ball display motion
– Rudy additionally up, however perhaps not pic.twitter.com/lR4wrbjEcy – 8:49 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Irving is 4-for-6, however so long as he’s taking pictures midrange, Wolves doubtless reside with it ala Durant within the first spherical collection. – 8:49 PM
Irving is 4-for-6, however so long as he’s taking pictures midrange, Wolves doubtless reside with it ala Durant within the first spherical collection. – 8:49 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Gobert dropping and KAT on the degree has been a cool twist for the Wolves to leap out with however Luka and Kyrie will determine it out. However I’m assuming they figured that. – 8:46 PM
Gobert dropping and KAT on the degree has been a cool twist for the Wolves to leap out with however Luka and Kyrie will determine it out. However I’m assuming they figured that. – 8:46 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Wolves lead 12-8 with 6:54 left within the first quarter. McDaniels leads all scorers with six. Irving and Doncic with 4 factors every to account for all eight of Dallas’ factors. – 8:44 PM
Wolves lead 12-8 with 6:54 left within the first quarter. McDaniels leads all scorers with six. Irving and Doncic with 4 factors every to account for all eight of Dallas’ factors. – 8:44 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Listed below are the primary 4 Mavs possessions of the sport. Try the choose up level for Luka. Jaden McDaniels is guarding him all 94 ft.
Luka is responding by passing it off and letting teammates convey the ball up as a substitute. pic.twitter.com/00vodrVJt2 – 8:42 PM
Listed below are the primary 4 Mavs possessions of the sport. Try the choose up level for Luka. Jaden McDaniels is guarding him all 94 ft.
Luka is responding by passing it off and letting teammates convey the ball up as a substitute. pic.twitter.com/00vodrVJt2 – 8:42 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving’s second basket of the evening comes from a baseline floater. He was seen engaged on his floaters in his pregame routine. I’ve a sense that shot goes to be essential on this collection on account of Minnesota’s size. – 8:42 PM
Irving’s second basket of the evening comes from a baseline floater. He was seen engaged on his floaters in his pregame routine. I’ve a sense that shot goes to be essential on this collection on account of Minnesota’s size. – 8:42 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
What has labored to decelerate Luka prior to now? Not a lot, however listed below are some methods that the Wolves can look to:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lu… – 8:21 PM
What has labored to decelerate Luka prior to now? Not a lot, however listed below are some methods 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 sport, Luka about $970,000 per sport, I’ll make … much less. – 8:20 PM
2030-31: Shai will make about $985,000 per sport, Luka about $970,000 per sport, I’ll make … much less. – 8:20 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Ho Hum. 5 straight 1st staff All-NBA for Luka Doncic. Solely Larry Fowl, George Gervin, and Tim Duncan have ever been 1st staff 5x in 1st 6 years. However someway, approach too many individuals simply don’t get it. – 8:16 PM
Ho Hum. 5 straight 1st staff All-NBA for Luka Doncic. Solely Larry Fowl, George Gervin, and Tim Duncan have ever been 1st staff 5x in 1st 6 years. However someway, approach too many individuals simply don’t get it. – 8:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
All-NBA picks by main beginning place
Level guard: Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic, Brunson, Curry, Haliburton, Booker
Taking pictures guard: Edwards
Small ahead: n/a
Energy ahead: Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Durant, Leonard, James
Middle: Jokic, Davis, Sabonis – 8:06 PM
All-NBA picks by main beginning place
Level guard: Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic, Brunson, Curry, Haliburton, Booker
Taking pictures guard: Edwards
Small ahead: n/a
Energy ahead: Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Durant, Leonard, James
Middle: Jokic, Davis, Sabonis – 8:06 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards’ need to protect Kyrie Irving:
“This ain’t jail the place you simply beat up the hardest man…that sounds nice in principle…watch out of what you ask for.” – 8:05 PM
Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards’ need to protect Kyrie Irving:
“This ain’t jail the place you simply beat up the hardest man…that sounds nice in principle…watch out of what you ask for.” – 8:05 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Two of the Nice Superstars on this League. Ant + Luka. It’s loopy that one shall be in The Finals. Who. You. Obtained. – 8:05 PM
Two of the Nice Superstars on this League. Ant + Luka. It’s loopy that one shall be in The Finals. Who. You. Obtained. – 8:05 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka is first-team all-NBA once more. No shock there.
DALLAS – The NBA introduced in the present day that Mavericks guard Luka Dončić has been named to the 2023-24 Kia All-NBA First Staff, marking the fifth straight 12 months he has garnered All-NBA First Staff honors.
He tops Dirk’s 4 1st-team nods. – 8:04 PM
Luka is first-team all-NBA once more. No shock there.
DALLAS – The NBA introduced in the present day that Mavericks guard Luka Dončić has been named to the 2023-24 Kia All-NBA First Staff, marking the fifth straight 12 months he has garnered All-NBA First Staff 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 Staff
The guards forward of him have been Luka, SGA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards – 8:03 PM
Steph Curry has been named to the All-NBA Third Staff
The guards forward of him have been Luka, SGA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards – 8:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Cities, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:35 tip – 8:01 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Cities, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:35 tip – 8:01 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jalen Brunson named to All-NBA second staff
Right here’s the First Staff:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Luka Dončić
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum – 8:00 PM
Jalen Brunson named to All-NBA second staff
Right here’s the First Staff:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Luka Dončić
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum – 8:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic earns All-NBA first staff for the fifth straight time, surpassing Dirk Nowitzki (4) for probably the most first staff honors in Mavericks historical past.
How I voted:
1st staff: Doncic, Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Tatum.
2nd staff: Brunson, Durant, Edwards, Leonard, A. Davis
third staff: Curry, – 7:58 PM
Luka Doncic earns All-NBA first staff for the fifth straight time, surpassing Dirk Nowitzki (4) for probably the most first staff honors in Mavericks historical past.
How I voted:
1st staff: Doncic, Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Tatum.
2nd staff: Brunson, Durant, Edwards, Leonard, A. Davis
third staff: Curry, – 7:58 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Make it 5 straight All-NBA First Staff picks for Luka Dončić. Luka joined on this 12 months’s first staff by Jokic, Giannis, Jayson Tatum & SGA. SInce 1976, the one gamers w/ 5+ All-NBA First Staff picks of their first 6 seasons are Luka, Fowl, Tim Duncan & George Gervin. – 7:58 PM
Make it 5 straight All-NBA First Staff picks for Luka Dončić. Luka joined on this 12 months’s first staff by Jokic, Giannis, Jayson Tatum & SGA. SInce 1976, the one gamers w/ 5+ All-NBA First Staff picks of their first 6 seasons are Luka, Fowl, Tim Duncan & George Gervin. – 7:58 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs guard Luka Doncic earns his fifth consecutive All-NBA First Staff choice, becoming a member of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic. – 7:55 PM
#Mavs guard Luka Doncic earns his fifth consecutive All-NBA First Staff choice, becoming a member of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic. – 7:55 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
All NBA Groups
1st: Giannis, Luka, SGA, Tatum, Jokic
2nd: Brunson, Anthony Davis, Durant, Edwards, Kawhi
third: Booker, Curry, Haliburton, LeBron, Sabonis – 7:54 PM
All NBA Groups
1st: Giannis, Luka, SGA, Tatum, Jokic
2nd: Brunson, Anthony Davis, Durant, Edwards, Kawhi
third: Booker, Curry, Haliburton, LeBron, Sabonis – 7:54 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have now certified for the supermax and will signal them within the 2025 offseason.
Doncic will be capable to add as much as 5 years, projected at $346 million.
Gilgeous-Alexander may add as much as 4 years, projected at $294 million. pic.twitter.com/4rsptcL9Pg – 7:54 PM
Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have now certified for the supermax and will signal them within the 2025 offseason.
Doncic will be capable to add as much as 5 years, projected at $346 million.
Gilgeous-Alexander may add as much as 4 years, projected at $294 million. pic.twitter.com/4rsptcL9Pg – 7:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
First Staff All-NBA:
Luka
Shai
Giannis
Jokic
Tatum
who received snubbed? pic.twitter.com/fXy5WrUd6A – 7:53 PM
First Staff All-NBA:
Luka
Shai
Giannis
Jokic
Tatum
who received snubbed? pic.twitter.com/fXy5WrUd6A – 7:53 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Luka Doncic is now eligible to signal an excellent max extension within the 2025 offseason.
The extension is the most important contract in NBA historical past. pic.twitter.com/GBNUsABHH4 – 7:53 PM
Luka Doncic is now eligible to signal an excellent max extension within the 2025 offseason.
The extension is the most important contract in NBA historical past. pic.twitter.com/GBNUsABHH4 – 7:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic has extra First Staff All-NBA picks than
Dirk Nowitzki
Kevin Garnett
Chris Paul
Steph Curry
Steve Nash
Allen Iverson
Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook
Tracy McGrady
Dwyane Wade
Solely 25 years previous. pic.twitter.com/WdFsyKDhPT – 7:53 PM
Luka Doncic has extra First Staff All-NBA picks than
Dirk Nowitzki
Kevin Garnett
Chris Paul
Steph Curry
Steve Nash
Allen Iverson
Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook
Tracy McGrady
Dwyane Wade
Solely 25 years previous. pic.twitter.com/WdFsyKDhPT – 7:53 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards & Mavericks’ Luka Doncic prepared for Western Convention Finals Sport 1 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/MLFi3FBZk4 – 7:51 PM
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards & Mavericks’ Luka Doncic prepared for Western Convention Finals Sport 1 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/MLFi3FBZk4 – 7:51 PM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
I’m going to be reside on @CBSSportsHQ in a couple of minutes with my man @TimDoyle00 & the excellent @KeianaMartinTV. We’ll be speaking tonight’s Mavs-Wolves sport, Anthony Edwards vs Kyrie, & extra. Come watch: cbssports.com/live – 7:25 PM
I’m going to be reside on @CBSSportsHQ in a couple of minutes with my man @TimDoyle00 & the excellent @KeianaMartinTV. We’ll be speaking tonight’s Mavs-Wolves sport, Anthony Edwards vs Kyrie, & extra. Come watch: cbssports.com/live – 7:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
What do you assume Ernie and Kyrie are speaking about? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oJ9fXvWUcH – 6:11 PM
What do you assume Ernie and Kyrie are speaking about? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oJ9fXvWUcH – 6:11 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
From NBA defensive monitoring stats – 46 gamers have been a main/secondary defender on 100+ FGA in playoffs.
Left (1-16). Middle is (17-32). Proper is (33-46).
Of notice going into the WCF finest FG protection to date:
1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Full of life 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm – 5:58 PM
From NBA defensive monitoring stats – 46 gamers have been a main/secondary defender on 100+ FGA in playoffs.
Left (1-16). Middle is (17-32). Proper is (33-46).
Of notice going into the WCF finest FG protection to date:
1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Full of life 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm – 5:58 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Wonky video apart, Kyrie trying good in Sport 1 prep session. pic.twitter.com/hEbHOrcqkG – 5:56 PM
Wonky video apart, Kyrie trying good in Sport 1 prep session. pic.twitter.com/hEbHOrcqkG – 5:56 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I believe they can provide Luka a extremely exhausting time”
🔊 Former #Timberwolves Ahead Tom Gugliotta has a daring prediction for the collection #NBAPlayoffs
Hear Mavericks-Timberwolves Sport 1 at 8:30 PM ET on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
@VinceGoodWill | @SamMitchellNBA pic.twitter.com/cDvgLdIB6w – 5:00 PM
“I believe they can provide Luka a extremely exhausting time”
🔊 Former #Timberwolves Ahead Tom Gugliotta has a daring prediction for the collection #NBAPlayoffs
Hear Mavericks-Timberwolves Sport 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 assumed he ought to’ve been on one of many Defensive Groups, for positive.”
Ant was requested if Dort’s protection on Luka Doncic can be a blueprint for the Wolves: “Yeah for positive.”
(h/t: @jga41agher) pic.twitter.com/25O2mdhWG7 – 4:24 PM
Anthony Edwards on Lu Dort: “I assumed he ought to’ve been on one of many Defensive Groups, for positive.”
Ant was requested if Dort’s protection on Luka Doncic can be a blueprint for the Wolves: “Yeah for positive.”
(h/t: @jga41agher) pic.twitter.com/25O2mdhWG7 – 4:24 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Do Ant and KAT have to outplay Luka and Kyrie to win this collection? 🤔
@Rjeff24 and @chiney on the important thing matchups to search for in Mavs-Wolves 🍿 pic.twitter.com/XYRZe5TGz0 – 3:55 PM
Do Ant and KAT have to outplay Luka and Kyrie to win this collection? 🤔
@Rjeff24 and @chiney on the important thing matchups to search for in Mavs-Wolves 🍿 pic.twitter.com/XYRZe5TGz0 – 3:55 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
“Did you see the best way we received?”
Slovenians have all the time shared in a fandom for Luka Doncic, their transcendent countryman representing them on the world’s stage. However this 12 months, they’re studying to consider in his staff, too. nytimes.com/athletic/55120… – 3:11 PM
“Did you see the best way we received?”
Slovenians have all the time shared in a fandom for Luka Doncic, their transcendent countryman representing them on the world’s stage. However this 12 months, they’re studying to consider in his staff, too. nytimes.com/athletic/55120… – 3:11 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when requested in regards to the significance of consideration to element on this collection, highlighted the significance of keep targeted on the others — the fellows who aren’t Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic:
“I believe the eye to element for the opposite guys is extra vital. Luka and – 1:59 PM
Anthony Edwards when requested in regards to the significance of consideration to element on this collection, highlighted the significance of keep targeted on the others — the fellows who aren’t Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic:
“I believe the eye to element for the opposite guys is extra vital. Luka and – 1:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Lu Dort left some clues for Minnesota about the right way to guard Luka Doncic. Anthony Edwards stated in the present day the Wolves paid consideration. Right here’s what he needed to say about it.
mavs.com/wolves-talk-de… – 1:56 PM
Lu Dort left some clues for Minnesota about the right way to guard Luka Doncic. Anthony Edwards stated in the present day the Wolves paid consideration. Right here’s what he needed to say about it.
mavs.com/wolves-talk-de… – 1:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The Ringer’s Prime 25 Gamers 25 & Below
1. Wemby
2. Ant
3. SGA
4. Luka
5. Haliburton
6. Maxey
7. Chet
8. JDub
9. Paolo
10. Zion/Ja
3 of the highest 8 are Thunder gamers.
Gamers aged 25 and underneath scored all however 4 of OKC’s playoff factors. pic.twitter.com/SlwgnnhQVh – 1:54 PM
The Ringer’s Prime 25 Gamers 25 & Below
1. Wemby
2. Ant
3. SGA
4. Luka
5. Haliburton
6. Maxey
7. Chet
8. JDub
9. Paolo
10. Zion/Ja
3 of the highest 8 are Thunder gamers.
Gamers aged 25 and underneath scored all however 4 of OKC’s playoff factors. pic.twitter.com/SlwgnnhQVh – 1:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Minnesota Timberwolves protection going from:
– midrange heavy Suns offense (Guide/Beal/KD)
to
– paint heavy Nuggets offense (Joker/Jamal/MPJ)
to
– 3-point heavy Mavericks offense (Luka/Kyrie/PJW) – 1:26 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves protection going from:
– midrange heavy Suns offense (Guide/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
Immediately’s present: Key Themes To Look For In Wolves-Mavs w/ @ChristopherHine
— Dallas being a much less acquainted opponent than Phoenix or Denver
— Ought to be a heavy choose and roll collection for Dallas
— Is Ant the perfect look on Luka?
— Homecourt benefit however homecourt distractions being a pic.twitter.com/Its4IN8Ofb – 1:18 PM
Immediately’s present: Key Themes To Look For In Wolves-Mavs w/ @ChristopherHine
— Dallas being a much less acquainted opponent than Phoenix or Denver
— Ought to be a heavy choose and roll collection for Dallas
— Is Ant the perfect look on Luka?
— Homecourt benefit however homecourt distractions being a pic.twitter.com/Its4IN8Ofb – 1:18 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when requested if he shall be guarding Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving on this collection:
“Me and Jaden, we each guard the perfect man on the opposite staff. We’d cross-match. Yeah, I’m going to be on Luka and Kyrie, for positive.” – 1:18 PM
Anthony Edwards when requested if he shall be guarding Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving on this collection:
“Me and Jaden, we each guard the perfect man on the opposite staff. We’d cross-match. Yeah, I’m going to be on Luka and Kyrie, for positive.” – 1:18 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, odds, finest bets for Sport 1: Why Luka Doncic may go off in collection opener
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 12:35 PM
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, odds, finest bets for Sport 1: Why Luka Doncic may go off in collection opener
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 12:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie and Luka of their one sport in opposition to 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 of their one sport in opposition to 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 stay aggravated by how little official Mavs merchandise there’s to purchase when the staff is within the Convention Finals … if you’d like any participant particular gear past Luka, in all probability in hassle, even Kyrie barely has a variety. – 10:24 AM
I stay aggravated by how little official Mavs merchandise there’s to purchase when the staff is within the Convention Finals … if you’d like any participant particular gear past Luka, in all probability in hassle, even Kyrie barely has a variety. – 10:24 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards in NBA playoffs duel: Wanting again on earlier battles between younger stars cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:03 AM
Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards in NBA playoffs duel: Wanting again on earlier battles between younger stars cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:03 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
All you are able to do with a participant pretty much as good as Luka is attempt to gradual him down. Right here’s the playbook on what has labored the perfect prior to now and what the Wolves would possibly strive:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lu… – 9:46 AM
All you are able to do with a participant pretty much as good as Luka is attempt to gradual him down. Right here’s the playbook on what has labored the perfect prior to now and what the Wolves would possibly strive:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/lu… – 9:46 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
5 favourite gamers within the NBA’s Western Convention finals:
* Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL)
* Kyle Anderson (MIN)
* Luka Doncic (DAL)
* Karl-Anthony Cities (MIN)
* Anthony Edwards (MIN) pic.twitter.com/NDtqmwVtGM – 7:32 AM
5 favourite gamers within the NBA’s Western Convention finals:
* Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL)
* Kyle Anderson (MIN)
* Luka Doncic (DAL)
* Karl-Anthony Cities (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 / Might 22, 2024
ClutchPoints: NBA stars ineligible for All-NBA due to newly incorporated 65-game minimum rule: Joel Embiid – 39 video games performed Trae Younger – 54 video games performed Kyrie Irving – 58 video games performed Julius Randle – 46 video games performed Donovan Mitchell – 55 video games performed Kristaps Porzingis – 57 video games performed pic.twitter.com/IjDTzFon2Y -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / Might 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). Middle is (17-32). Proper is (33-46). Of notice going into the WCF finest FG protection to date: 1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Full of life 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm -via Twitter @MFollowill / Might 22, 2024
Mike Curtis: Luka Doncic on the Mavs stealing Sport 1: “We had to work really hard to get this one. We’re known for losing Game 1s. That’s just one. We’ve got three extra to go.” -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / Might 22, 2024
StatMuse: Luka Doncic tonight: 33 PTS (15 within the 4th) 6 REB 8 AST 3 STL His first Game 1 win since 2021. statmuse.com/nba/participant/luk… -via Twitter @statmuse / Might 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 third: Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / Might 22, 2024
