Tim MacMahon: Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving: “I feel like I’m letting him down. … I got to help him more.” Doncic (right knee soreness) says he’s “obviously hurting” but that it’s not an excuse.
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic feels like he is letting Kyrie Irving down 🗣 pic.twitter.com/kDWSA0xJZj – 1:31 AM
Luka Doncic feels like he is letting Kyrie Irving down 🗣 pic.twitter.com/kDWSA0xJZj – 1:31 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
Nikola Jokic -29
Luka Doncic – 25
Shai Gilgeous Alexander – 25
Anthony Edwards – 22
Victor Wembanyama – 20
Lesser but still real
Zion Williamson – 23
Ja Morant – 24
The West is just absurd – 12:19 AM
Nikola Jokic -29
Luka Doncic – 25
Shai Gilgeous Alexander – 25
Anthony Edwards – 22
Victor Wembanyama – 20
Lesser but still real
Zion Williamson – 23
Ja Morant – 24
The West is just absurd – 12:19 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic clearly isn’t 100 percent, but he’s found a way to be an asset on the floor and has been impressed with Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks’ sellout crowds. Here’s what he had to say about it.
mavs.com/luka-not-himse… – 11:22 PM
Luka Doncic clearly isn’t 100 percent, but he’s found a way to be an asset on the floor and has been impressed with Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks’ sellout crowds. Here’s what he had to say about it.
mavs.com/luka-not-himse… – 11:22 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
From @townbrad:
Luka Doncic discussed the status of his sore knee and overall health after tonight’s Game 4 loss to the Clippers. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:11 PM
From @townbrad:
Luka Doncic discussed the status of his sore knee and overall health after tonight’s Game 4 loss to the Clippers. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:11 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New story: Kyrie Irving has been sensational in the Mavs’ first round series vs. the Clippers. He scored 40 points in the final three quarters of Sunday’s Game 4 loss.
An argument could be made that the Mavs could use more of Irving from the opening tip. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:46 PM
New story: Kyrie Irving has been sensational in the Mavs’ first round series vs. the Clippers. He scored 40 points in the final three quarters of Sunday’s Game 4 loss.
An argument could be made that the Mavs could use more of Irving from the opening tip. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka feels like he isn’t doing enough to help Kyrie in their series vs. the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/FWlhETzaxX – 10:46 PM
Luka feels like he isn’t doing enough to help Kyrie in their series vs. the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/FWlhETzaxX – 10:46 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi Leonard was out but that didn’t stop James Harden and Paul George from shining in a classic Game 4 duel against Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. “It was a show.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:43 PM
Kawhi Leonard was out but that didn’t stop James Harden and Paul George from shining in a classic Game 4 duel against Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. “It was a show.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:43 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic is struggling with his shot, dealing with a stiff and sore right knee and feeling like he’s letting co-star Kyrie Irving down. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:40 PM
Luka Doncic is struggling with his shot, dealing with a stiff and sore right knee and feeling like he’s letting co-star Kyrie Irving down. ESPN story: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:40 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Kyrie Irving’s explosion after scoreless first quarter was Mavs’ only shot at Game 4 rally dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:29 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Kyrie Irving’s explosion after scoreless first quarter was Mavs’ only shot at Game 4 rally dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:29 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic addresses his health, knee soreness after Game 4 vs. Clippers dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:01 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic addresses his health, knee soreness after Game 4 vs. Clippers dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:01 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
According to our Playoff Score metric, LeBron James’ postseason career is now roughly one Kyrie Irving’s postseason career better than anyone else’s.
sportsmathnetwork.com/nba-math/nba-p… – 9:53 PM
According to our Playoff Score metric, LeBron James’ postseason career is now roughly one Kyrie Irving’s postseason career better than anyone else’s.
sportsmathnetwork.com/nba-math/nba-p… – 9:53 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Believe the Mavs lost non-Luka minutes 15-0 today vs. LAC.
Luka only sat for 3:19.
That is truly insane. Obviously was a wild game with the early Clips run and comeback but like…that’s kinda the story of the series so far given that Dallas also won Luka’s mins in G1 – 9:35 PM
Believe the Mavs lost non-Luka minutes 15-0 today vs. LAC.
Luka only sat for 3:19.
That is truly insane. Obviously was a wild game with the early Clips run and comeback but like…that’s kinda the story of the series so far given that Dallas also won Luka’s mins in G1 – 9:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving:
“I gotta help him more. I feel like I’m letting him down, so I gotta be there…He’s given everything he has and he’s been amazing for us, the whole series.” pic.twitter.com/y4r4n5bloD – 8:53 PM
Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving:
“I gotta help him more. I feel like I’m letting him down, so I gotta be there…He’s given everything he has and he’s been amazing for us, the whole series.” pic.twitter.com/y4r4n5bloD – 8:53 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving: “I feel like I’m letting him down. … I got to help him more.”
Doncic (right knee soreness) says he’s “obviously hurting” but that it’s not an excuse. – 8:53 PM
Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving: “I feel like I’m letting him down. … I got to help him more.”
Doncic (right knee soreness) says he’s “obviously hurting” but that it’s not an excuse. – 8:53 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast w/ @ryenarussillo
PART ONE: The Brunson Game, Embiid’s 4Q Issues, Kyrie vs. Harden, Clipper Skeletons, Kawhi Hello/Goodbye, OKC’s Round 1 Ass-Kick, Murray’s health, the Lakers ain’t dead and more weekend subplots.
open.spotify.com/episode/25I0fn… – 8:53 PM
New BS Podcast w/ @ryenarussillo
PART ONE: The Brunson Game, Embiid’s 4Q Issues, Kyrie vs. Harden, Clipper Skeletons, Kawhi Hello/Goodbye, OKC’s Round 1 Ass-Kick, Murray’s health, the Lakers ain’t dead and more weekend subplots.
open.spotify.com/episode/25I0fn… – 8:53 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic on Clippers without Kawhi Leonard pic.twitter.com/Zi7ugIvmHL – 8:40 PM
Luka Doncic on Clippers without Kawhi Leonard pic.twitter.com/Zi7ugIvmHL – 8:40 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic hesitated for several seconds when asked about his knee. pic.twitter.com/vU5UIY5Rus – 8:38 PM
Doncic hesitated for several seconds when asked about his knee. pic.twitter.com/vU5UIY5Rus – 8:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic has finally arrived to the podium, addresses right knee soreness pic.twitter.com/Xs6Pv2oarg – 8:36 PM
Luka Doncic has finally arrived to the podium, addresses right knee soreness pic.twitter.com/Xs6Pv2oarg – 8:36 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jason Kidd on Kyrie Irving’s 40 points in quarters 2-4:
“If he didn’t get going, that game would’ve been over in the first (quarter).” – 8:07 PM
Jason Kidd on Kyrie Irving’s 40 points in quarters 2-4:
“If he didn’t get going, that game would’ve been over in the first (quarter).” – 8:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
“Refs are human too… we knew with this officiating crew, they’ve been in a few playoff games, but they were going to call it a little tighter”
– Kyrie Irving – 7:46 PM
“Refs are human too… we knew with this officiating crew, they’ve been in a few playoff games, but they were going to call it a little tighter”
– Kyrie Irving – 7:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
“We have another opportunity to be in LA and be better.”
– Kyrie Irving – 7:45 PM
“We have another opportunity to be in LA and be better.”
– Kyrie Irving – 7:45 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kyrie Irving speaks about how differently the Clippers play with Kawhi Leonard, specifically how Paul George and James Harden step up. pic.twitter.com/ypAbY6dwFU – 7:44 PM
Kyrie Irving speaks about how differently the Clippers play with Kawhi Leonard, specifically how Paul George and James Harden step up. pic.twitter.com/ypAbY6dwFU – 7:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving noticed Clippers were more aggressive on him on pick and rolls
Kyrie also said that he believed Mavericks’ conditioning would outweigh Clippers over course of game. And it did, to a degree. Just not enough to steal the game for Dallas pic.twitter.com/zFA8746SdA – 7:43 PM
Kyrie Irving noticed Clippers were more aggressive on him on pick and rolls
Kyrie also said that he believed Mavericks’ conditioning would outweigh Clippers over course of game. And it did, to a degree. Just not enough to steal the game for Dallas pic.twitter.com/zFA8746SdA – 7:43 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Mavs duo despite the loss:
Kyrie — Luka —
40 PTS 29 PTS
7 REB 10 REB
6 3PM 10 AST pic.twitter.com/ZmJfNYxVIH – 6:27 PM
Mavs duo despite the loss:
Kyrie — Luka —
40 PTS 29 PTS
7 REB 10 REB
6 3PM 10 AST pic.twitter.com/ZmJfNYxVIH – 6:27 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka has four triple-doubles in the playoffs, all against the Clippers.
He is 2-2 in those games. pic.twitter.com/qlilXXhvnh – 6:27 PM
Luka has four triple-doubles in the playoffs, all against the Clippers.
He is 2-2 in those games. pic.twitter.com/qlilXXhvnh – 6:27 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Final: #Clippers 116, #Mavs 111.
This series is tied at 2-2 and LA reclaims home court advantage.
Despite a 1-pt lead with 2:14 left, DAL couldn’t fully complete the 31-point comeback.
Irving: 40-7-5
Doncic: 29-10-10
George: 33-6-8
Harden: 33-6-7
LA is 2-0 without Kawhi. – 6:26 PM
Final: #Clippers 116, #Mavs 111.
This series is tied at 2-2 and LA reclaims home court advantage.
Despite a 1-pt lead with 2:14 left, DAL couldn’t fully complete the 31-point comeback.
Irving: 40-7-5
Doncic: 29-10-10
George: 33-6-8
Harden: 33-6-7
LA is 2-0 without Kawhi. – 6:26 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Quack Two from Luka (h/t @SethPartnow)
Clippers use final timeout with shot clock dead and up 113-109. – 6:19 PM
Quack Two from Luka (h/t @SethPartnow)
Clippers use final timeout with shot clock dead and up 113-109. – 6:19 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Really thought they had it after that Kyrie drive.
That Paul George shot was incredible and was the game. – 6:17 PM
Really thought they had it after that Kyrie drive.
That Paul George shot was incredible and was the game. – 6:17 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Kyrie is doing everything he can tonight 🤯
pic.twitter.com/uYpnP4PM2T – 6:16 PM
Kyrie is doing everything he can tonight 🤯
pic.twitter.com/uYpnP4PM2T – 6:16 PM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Kyrie finished with a bucket on THIS pic.twitter.com/tmmKYszWRq – 6:13 PM
Kyrie finished with a bucket on THIS pic.twitter.com/tmmKYszWRq – 6:13 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
I sincerely believe Kyrie Irving perceives time more slowly than normal people – 6:12 PM
I sincerely believe Kyrie Irving perceives time more slowly than normal people – 6:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers go small
Irving hits a 3 vs LAC small lineup to beat shot clock
Harden misses floater
Irving finishes inside against bodies but no height
Dallas LEADS 105-104 with 2:14 left to play
Paul George has one made basket in 2nd half, none in 4th – 6:11 PM
Clippers go small
Irving hits a 3 vs LAC small lineup to beat shot clock
Harden misses floater
Irving finishes inside against bodies but no height
Dallas LEADS 105-104 with 2:14 left to play
Paul George has one made basket in 2nd half, none in 4th – 6:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Irving layup with 2:14 left gives Dallas its first lead, 105-104, since it was 8-7 in the opening minutes.
Needless to say, a whole bunch of stuff happened between then and now. – 6:11 PM
Irving layup with 2:14 left gives Dallas its first lead, 105-104, since it was 8-7 in the opening minutes.
Needless to say, a whole bunch of stuff happened between then and now. – 6:11 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie Irving has 38 points after this tough layup that gives the Mavs a 105-104 lead with 2:14 left.
Dallas trailed in this game by 31 points. pic.twitter.com/FG615m5X0c – 6:11 PM
Kyrie Irving has 38 points after this tough layup that gives the Mavs a 105-104 lead with 2:14 left.
Dallas trailed in this game by 31 points. pic.twitter.com/FG615m5X0c – 6:11 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kyrie Irving’s bucket with 2:14 remaining gives the Mavs their first lead since 8-7. – 6:10 PM
Kyrie Irving’s bucket with 2:14 remaining gives the Mavs their first lead since 8-7. – 6:10 PM
– Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kyrie Irving taking over. He hits a 3 over Paul George. Then brings it down the court and drives and scores on three Clippers. – 6:10 PM
Kyrie Irving taking over. He hits a 3 over Paul George. Then brings it down the court and drives and scores on three Clippers. – 6:10 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Just not good enough from PG to not press up on Irving that late in the clock. – 6:10 PM
Just not good enough from PG to not press up on Irving that late in the clock. – 6:10 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving hits his sixth 3 of the night to bring Dallas within one. He’s been cooking since the second quarter. – 6:09 PM
Irving hits his sixth 3 of the night to bring Dallas within one. He’s been cooking since the second quarter. – 6:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers go small to defend perimeter
And Kyrie hits a 3 in front of Paul George anyway – 6:09 PM
Clippers go small to defend perimeter
And Kyrie hits a 3 in front of Paul George anyway – 6:09 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Clippers lead 104-100 with 3:24 left.
Luka Doncic nearly has a triple-double with 25-10-9. Five fouls too. Kyrie Irving leads all scorers with 33 points, along with six rebounds and five assists. – 6:06 PM
Clippers lead 104-100 with 3:24 left.
Luka Doncic nearly has a triple-double with 25-10-9. Five fouls too. Kyrie Irving leads all scorers with 33 points, along with six rebounds and five assists. – 6:06 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Playoff basketball. Luka Doncic ties the game at 98. pic.twitter.com/JXgqWtAIbs – 6:04 PM
Playoff basketball. Luka Doncic ties the game at 98. pic.twitter.com/JXgqWtAIbs – 6:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic has 5 fouls and they’re reviewing for a Flagrant
Luka said something to Tony Brothers on the way to bench, and Tony Brothers gave him a long stare, but quick ruling: common foul – 6:01 PM
Luka Doncic has 5 fouls and they’re reviewing for a Flagrant
Luka said something to Tony Brothers on the way to bench, and Tony Brothers gave him a long stare, but quick ruling: common foul – 6:01 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic just picked up his 5th personal foul with 5:55 left. – 6:01 PM
Luka Doncic just picked up his 5th personal foul with 5:55 left. – 6:01 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Kyrie protets: “It’s the playoffs!” after getting called for smacking Harden. – 5:58 PM
Kyrie protets: “It’s the playoffs!” after getting called for smacking Harden. – 5:58 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Mavs totally overreacting to Luka being on Harden, letting Harden be a passer which is what he wants to do. – 5:54 PM
Mavs totally overreacting to Luka being on Harden, letting Harden be a passer which is what he wants to do. – 5:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dallas was rolling with a Kleber-Washington-Gafford lineup
Clippers able to extend the lead after Mason Plumlee followed a Norman Powell miss, then finished a Harden lob after a Doncic turnover
88-81 Clippers lead with 10:09 left to play. Pivotal timeout for Paul George. – 5:48 PM
Dallas was rolling with a Kleber-Washington-Gafford lineup
Clippers able to extend the lead after Mason Plumlee followed a Norman Powell miss, then finished a Harden lob after a Doncic turnover
88-81 Clippers lead with 10:09 left to play. Pivotal timeout for Paul George. – 5:48 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka really hasn’t been anywhere close to his normal self in this series, and particularly the last 2 games after the knee issue. – 5:48 PM
Luka really hasn’t been anywhere close to his normal self in this series, and particularly the last 2 games after the knee issue. – 5:48 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
I wonder if Luka is so constantly aggrieved IRL? Or if it’s just a tactical basketball thing? Like, does he go to Starbucks and cry if they forget the whip cream? Or is his act just for the refs’ benefit? – 5:45 PM
I wonder if Luka is so constantly aggrieved IRL? Or if it’s just a tactical basketball thing? Like, does he go to Starbucks and cry if they forget the whip cream? Or is his act just for the refs’ benefit? – 5:45 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Clippers 82, #Mavs 78.
Irving: 26 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts
Doncic: 20 pts, 8 rebs, 8 asts
Jones: 11 pts, 7 rebs
Paul George: 28 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts
Dallas, once down by 31 points, is heading into the fourth quarter with momentum. – 5:40 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Clippers 82, #Mavs 78.
Irving: 26 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts
Doncic: 20 pts, 8 rebs, 8 asts
Jones: 11 pts, 7 rebs
Paul George: 28 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts
Dallas, once down by 31 points, is heading into the fourth quarter with momentum. – 5:40 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving has brought the Mavs within two points after that last 3-pointer. Dallas walked the Clippers down in this quarter, outscoring them 27-12. Good mix on both ends of the floor. – 5:35 PM
Irving has brought the Mavs within two points after that last 3-pointer. Dallas walked the Clippers down in this quarter, outscoring them 27-12. Good mix on both ends of the floor. – 5:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Lively grabs the offensive rebounds and kicks it out. Irving finds the Mavs center and he gets an and-1. – 5:34 PM
Lively grabs the offensive rebounds and kicks it out. Irving finds the Mavs center and he gets an and-1. – 5:34 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Mann grabbed Doncic’s ankle/foot. Officials ruled it a transition take foul. – 5:29 PM
Mann grabbed Doncic’s ankle/foot. Officials ruled it a transition take foul. – 5:29 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The Mavs aren’t making their 3s, but Kyrie and Luka have gotten plenty of their shots from the midrange to go down. – 5:23 PM
The Mavs aren’t making their 3s, but Kyrie and Luka have gotten plenty of their shots from the midrange to go down. – 5:23 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers find themselves under attack right from the start of the third quarter. Dallas starts second half with a 12-5 run to cut lead to 71-61. But Derrick Jones Jr. is hurt and Luka Doncic was a little shaken up after Terance Mann collided with him. – 5:14 PM
Clippers find themselves under attack right from the start of the third quarter. Dallas starts second half with a 12-5 run to cut lead to 71-61. But Derrick Jones Jr. is hurt and Luka Doncic was a little shaken up after Terance Mann collided with him. – 5:14 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
A layup by Irving brings the Mavs within 10 with 8:40 left in the third quarter. – 5:13 PM
A layup by Irving brings the Mavs within 10 with 8:40 left in the third quarter. – 5:13 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving just hit another tough fadeaway over Coffey and Mark Cuban is loving it. – 5:10 PM
Irving just hit another tough fadeaway over Coffey and Mark Cuban is loving it. – 5:10 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving scores the first points of the second half for Dallas. He’s up to 18. – 5:08 PM
Irving scores the first points of the second half for Dallas. He’s up to 18. – 5:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving has had two of the most explosive playoff quarters he’s ever had in this series.
3rd quarter Game 1: 20 points, 8/8 FGs
2nd quarter Game 2: 16 points, 5/5 FGs
But Clippers have built massive leads in both of those games. – 4:59 PM
Kyrie Irving has had two of the most explosive playoff quarters he’s ever had in this series.
3rd quarter Game 1: 20 points, 8/8 FGs
2nd quarter Game 2: 16 points, 5/5 FGs
But Clippers have built massive leads in both of those games. – 4:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Clippers 66, #Mavs 49.
Irving: 16 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (3 fouls)
Doncic: 12 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts (3 fouls)
Washington: 7 pts, 2 rebs
Paul George: 26 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (9-14 FG; 6-9 3PT; 2-2 FT)
James Harden: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 5 asts (6-8 FG; 4-4 3PT) – 4:51 PM
Halftime: #Clippers 66, #Mavs 49.
Irving: 16 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (3 fouls)
Doncic: 12 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts (3 fouls)
Washington: 7 pts, 2 rebs
Paul George: 26 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (9-14 FG; 6-9 3PT; 2-2 FT)
James Harden: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 5 asts (6-8 FG; 4-4 3PT) – 4:51 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks eat into the gap a bit and are down 66-49 at halftime. Still a long, long way to climb out of what was a 31-point hole. Harden and George combine for 44 for the Clips in the first half. Irving sparked the Mavericks comeback with 16 points. – 4:51 PM
Mavericks eat into the gap a bit and are down 66-49 at halftime. Still a long, long way to climb out of what was a 31-point hole. Harden and George combine for 44 for the Clips in the first half. Irving sparked the Mavericks comeback with 16 points. – 4:51 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Ref did a great job immediately turning away from Luka after that call, because that double hand wave is an automatic tech and that would have been it for Luka. – 4:47 PM
Ref did a great job immediately turning away from Luka after that call, because that double hand wave is an automatic tech and that would have been it for Luka. – 4:47 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Wow, that arm wave from Luka is a dicey move when he’s already on one tech. – 4:47 PM
Wow, that arm wave from Luka is a dicey move when he’s already on one tech. – 4:47 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
3-pointers: Clippers 11-for-17. Mavericks were 0-11 before Irving’s consecutive 3-pointers brought Dallas “within” 55-33.. – 4:41 PM
3-pointers: Clippers 11-for-17. Mavericks were 0-11 before Irving’s consecutive 3-pointers brought Dallas “within” 55-33.. – 4:41 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
“Kyrie Irving drains back-to-back threes to cut the deficit to 22 here in the second!”
Not something I thought I’d hear in this Mavs-Clippers matchup. – 4:40 PM
“Kyrie Irving drains back-to-back threes to cut the deficit to 22 here in the second!”
Not something I thought I’d hear in this Mavs-Clippers matchup. – 4:40 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kyrie Irving scores nine straight to force Ty Lue to call timeout. Clippers’ lead, which was at 31, is now down to 22. – 4:39 PM
Kyrie Irving scores nine straight to force Ty Lue to call timeout. Clippers’ lead, which was at 31, is now down to 22. – 4:39 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie’s first basket comes with 5:32 left in the second quarter. – 4:38 PM
Kyrie’s first basket comes with 5:32 left in the second quarter. – 4:38 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic got whistled for his second technical foul of the series.
Seven in the playoffs would trigger a one-game suspension. – 4:36 PM
Luka Doncic got whistled for his second technical foul of the series.
Seven in the playoffs would trigger a one-game suspension. – 4:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
In 2020
Clippers led Dallas by 21 in 2nd quarter of Game 4
Luka beat OT buzzer that game
Clippers have built an even bigger lead this time, up 27 in 2nd quarter – 4:34 PM
In 2020
Clippers led Dallas by 21 in 2nd quarter of Game 4
Luka beat OT buzzer that game
Clippers have built an even bigger lead this time, up 27 in 2nd quarter – 4:34 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic lobs it to PJ Washington to bring the Mavs within 22.
Luka said alley-oops were “just two points” when I asked him about it after Game 3. We’ll see if it helps with the Mavs’ momentum. – 4:29 PM
Doncic lobs it to PJ Washington to bring the Mavs within 22.
Luka said alley-oops were “just two points” when I asked him about it after Game 3. We’ll see if it helps with the Mavs’ momentum. – 4:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Just like first quarter, Clippers offense starts slow in 2nd quarter. No points through 2:41 outside of a Harden pullup 3.
Doncic rebounds a Westbrook miss fade, finds PJ Washington for alley-oop 7 seconds later
Tyronn Lue timeout. Clippers up 42-20 with 9:19 left in 1st half. – 4:29 PM
Just like first quarter, Clippers offense starts slow in 2nd quarter. No points through 2:41 outside of a Harden pullup 3.
Doncic rebounds a Westbrook miss fade, finds PJ Washington for alley-oop 7 seconds later
Tyronn Lue timeout. Clippers up 42-20 with 9:19 left in 1st half. – 4:29 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Clippers 39, #Mavs 16.
Doncic: 10 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast (2 fouls)
Gafford: 14 pts, 3 rebs
Green: 2 pts, 1 reb
Paul George: 16 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (6-9 FG; 3-5 3PT)
Dallas got punched in the mouth. We’ll see if it counters in the second. – 4:22 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Clippers 39, #Mavs 16.
Doncic: 10 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast (2 fouls)
Gafford: 14 pts, 3 rebs
Green: 2 pts, 1 reb
Paul George: 16 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (6-9 FG; 3-5 3PT)
Dallas got punched in the mouth. We’ll see if it counters in the second. – 4:22 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Dallas needs Irving to be more aggressive. The offense looks stagnant. – 4:19 PM
Dallas needs Irving to be more aggressive. The offense looks stagnant. – 4:19 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka back on the floor at 2:38 of the first. He and Gafford are the only Mavericks who have scored so far. They down 24-10 – 4:14 PM
Luka back on the floor at 2:38 of the first. He and Gafford are the only Mavericks who have scored so far. They down 24-10 – 4:14 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Third-fastest player to score 1,000 playoff points in NBA history, tying Elgin Baylor (32 games), per @mavspr.
Luka is DIFFERENT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FiFEvIkh5r – 4:11 PM
Third-fastest player to score 1,000 playoff points in NBA history, tying Elgin Baylor (32 games), per @mavspr.
Luka is DIFFERENT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FiFEvIkh5r – 4:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Game is 7:41 old and only 2 Mavericks have scored: Doncic (6) and Gafford (4). – 4:08 PM
Game is 7:41 old and only 2 Mavericks have scored: Doncic (6) and Gafford (4). – 4:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd timeout after PG and-one through Kyrie Irving, James Harden getting Maxi Kleber addicted to the stepback
Clippers lead 19-10 with 4:19 left in opening quarter – 4:08 PM
Jason Kidd timeout after PG and-one through Kyrie Irving, James Harden getting Maxi Kleber addicted to the stepback
Clippers lead 19-10 with 4:19 left in opening quarter – 4:08 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Foul trouble won’t keep Luka off the court, but expect the Clippers to keep going at him trying to get No. 3 on him. D-Jones also with two early fouls. Mavs down 9-8 at the first timeout. – 4:00 PM
Foul trouble won’t keep Luka off the court, but expect the Clippers to keep going at him trying to get No. 3 on him. D-Jones also with two early fouls. Mavs down 9-8 at the first timeout. – 4:00 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka is having brief a conversation with Brothers while Gafford is at the free throw line. – 3:57 PM
Luka is having brief a conversation with Brothers while Gafford is at the free throw line. – 3:57 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
And now it’s Luka Doncic in early foul trouble with two personals with over nine left to play in the first. – 3:54 PM
And now it’s Luka Doncic in early foul trouble with two personals with over nine left to play in the first. – 3:54 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic just picked up his first foul. He’s not happy about it because he thought there was a significant amount of contact on the other end. – 3:52 PM
Luka Doncic just picked up his first foul. He’s not happy about it because he thought there was a significant amount of contact on the other end. – 3:52 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“We have to follow in those steps”
🏀 @dallasmavs Forward Daniel Gafford tells @ROSGO21 why Kyrie Irving’s leadership is so important #MFFL
Hear Game 4 vs the Clippers on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/UKy3qPHAgW – 3:33 PM
“We have to follow in those steps”
🏀 @dallasmavs Forward Daniel Gafford tells @ROSGO21 why Kyrie Irving’s leadership is so important #MFFL
Hear Game 4 vs the Clippers on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/UKy3qPHAgW – 3:33 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Same #Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. – 3:30 PM
Same #Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford. – 3:30 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Coffey, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
2:40 tip @971TheFreak – 3:03 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Coffey, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
2:40 tip @971TheFreak – 3:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka has completed his pregame warmup and did everything he usually does, including hit a midcourt shot. – 2:52 PM
Luka has completed his pregame warmup and did everything he usually does, including hit a midcourt shot. – 2:52 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Mavs say Luka Doncic is available. Here he is making his entrance for his pregame warmup. pic.twitter.com/VD6MokmJLC – 2:42 PM
Mavs say Luka Doncic is available. Here he is making his entrance for his pregame warmup. pic.twitter.com/VD6MokmJLC – 2:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue says that he expects Paul George to not guard Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving to help with foul trouble.
Half of Paul George’s 14 fouls in this series are against Luka and Kyrie
From Game 3 @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5451652/2024/0… – 2:04 PM
Tyronn Lue says that he expects Paul George to not guard Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving to help with foul trouble.
Half of Paul George’s 14 fouls in this series are against Luka and Kyrie
From Game 3 @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5451652/2024/0… – 2:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd says that Luka Doncic is a game time decision
Tim Hardaway Jr. is out – 1:56 PM
Jason Kidd says that Luka Doncic is a game time decision
Tim Hardaway Jr. is out – 1:56 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic is going to warm up and they’ll see how he feels, according to Jason Kidd. – 1:55 PM
Luka Doncic is going to warm up and they’ll see how he feels, according to Jason Kidd. – 1:55 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd: “Luka is going to warm up and we’ll see how he feels.”
Doncic after Game 3 said his knee was pretty stiff but added: “You know me. I’m always going to try to go.” – 1:55 PM
Jason Kidd: “Luka is going to warm up and we’ll see how he feels.”
Doncic after Game 3 said his knee was pretty stiff but added: “You know me. I’m always going to try to go.” – 1:55 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka will warm up and see how he feels, according to Jason Kidd. Hardaway and Prosper are out. As is Kawhi Leonard. – 1:54 PM
Luka will warm up and see how he feels, according to Jason Kidd. Hardaway and Prosper are out. As is Kawhi Leonard. – 1:54 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Per JKidd. Luka still questionable. He will warm up and then decision will be made – 1:54 PM
Per JKidd. Luka still questionable. He will warm up and then decision will be made – 1:54 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs GM Nico Harrison: “We’re not built for just right now; we’re built for the next three playoff runs.”
ESPN story on the supporting cast renovation that has morphed Luka Doncic’s Mavs into a high-flying, hard-guarding threat in the West: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:20 AM
Mavs GM Nico Harrison: “We’re not built for just right now; we’re built for the next three playoff runs.”
ESPN story on the supporting cast renovation that has morphed Luka Doncic’s Mavs into a high-flying, hard-guarding threat in the West: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:20 AM
More on this storyline
Tim MacMahon: Kyrie Irving (40 points) caught fire and the Mavs came all the way back from down 31. But James Harden (33-6-7) and Paul George (33-6-8) wouldn’t let the Clippers lose. Series is tied up heading to LA for Game 5. -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / April 28, 2024
Mark Followill: Luka Doncic will be available today. He was questionable with right knee soreness. After warming up he was deemed fit to go for Game 4. -via Twitter @MFollowill / April 28, 2024
Brad Townsend: Jason Kidd says there’s still some stiffness in Doncic’s knee. “We’ll see how he feels when he warms up. Hopefully he can play.” -via Twitter @townbrad / April 28, 2024