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DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 3 with a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards understands that Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are more than capable of leading Dallas to victory in the final minutes of games. On Sunday morning after the Timberwolves’ shootaround, he discussed […]

Just a little over a year ago, when the Dallas Mavericks traded Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 unprotected 1st Round pick and two 2nd round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for enigmatic point guard Kyrie Irving, the initial reaction from analysts around the league was not too kind. At that point in time, despite […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially been ‘cursed’ by former Los Angeles Lakers star Nick Young, according to a tweet released by Young himself. Young shared his alleged curse on his Twitter account on Saturday afternoon, a move that had fans and commenters ruthlessly clowning the former USC basketball guard and retired NBA star. Young’s shocking […]

The Dallas Mavericks have jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals over the Minnesota Timberwolves. After earning a competitive Game 1 victory, Dallas narrowly defeated Minnesota in Game 2 on Friday by a final score of 109-108. A late Luka Doncic three-pointer ultimately sealed the win for the Mavs. The Timberwolves […]

The Dallas Mavericks narrowly earned a 109-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Minnesota led for a significant portion of the game, but Dallas never gave up. The Mavs made things especially interesting in the fourth quarter but found themselves trailing by two […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-105 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Dallas is looking to take a 2-0 series lead with another road victory on Friday in Game 2. Doncic, however, is on the injury report once again. Luka was listed as probable with a right-knee sprain […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are currently in the midst of a special postseason run as they are three wins away from going to the NBA Finals. The Mavericks took down the Minnesota Timberwolves in game one of the Western Conference Finals on the road, and they are now in a great position to […]

On Wednesday evening, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks picked up a huge road win in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series vs the Minnesota Timberwolves, immediately snatching home court advantage in the matchup. Doncic was brilliant in this one, but it was the play of Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving that really raised […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves took a historic step after a monumental Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. That road win propelled the Wolves to just their second Western Conference Finals berth in franchise history. After that historic win, Anthony Edwards shared a bit of Minnesota’s gameplan going into […]

The Dallas Mavericks are seven wins away from a championship. The Mavs earned a pivotal Game 1 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road Wednesday. Dallas won 108-105, as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the way. Doncic finished the game with 33 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Irving had 30 points, five […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic battled Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves alongside his Mavericks teammates on Wednesday with designs of securing a big win in the Western Conference Finals. The Mavs got it done with a 108-105 win on the road, putting the finishing touch on an exciting day for Luka Doncic. Prior to […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves will go head-to-head in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic is among the Mavericks players listed on the injury report, however. Maxi Kleber (shoulder) and Oliver-Maxence Prosper (ankle) have already been ruled out. Doncic, meanwhile, is battling knee and ankle issues. It should […]

The Western Conference Finals is expected to be a competitive series as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to battle the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota is the favorite in the series, but Dallas is confident nonetheless. The Mavericks-Timberwolves clash will feature a combination of elite star-power and intriguing roster depth on both sides. Neither team will back down […]

DALLAS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are the favorite according to many analysts heading into the Western Conference Finals. All season long, though, the Dallas Mavericks have made it clear that they do not care what anyone has to say. Dallas believes in their ability to win games and they have consistently upset the odds. PJ […]

No player in the league has been better during the NBA Playoffs than Anthony Edwards. At 22 years old, Edwards has led the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals for just the second time in franchise history after taking down the Denver Nuggets, a series the Wolves won in seven games by taking three […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ 117-116 Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday was a fitting ending to the series. Oklahoma City and Dallas battled throughout. It was a hard-fought series that led to Mavs star Kyrie Irving making an eye-opening admission. While speaking to reporters after the game, Mavericks head coach […]

DALLAS — Dereck Lively II played a pivotal role in the Dallas Mavericks’ series-clinching 117-116 Game 6 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Lively finished the game with a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double. The Mavs rookie center was able to overcome the pressure of the NBA playoffs, and Lively shared a tribute on his Instagram story […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-116 in Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. It required a complete team effort as Oklahoma City challenged Dallas throughout the series. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have now reached the Western Conference Finals as a star-studded duo leading a team, something […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night. Dallas has an opportunity to clinch a series win. Luka Doncic is listed on the injury report once again, however. Doncic has battled injuries throughout the series but has yet to […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder have traded blows in their Western Conference Semifinals clash. Dallas leads the series 3-2 heading into Game 6, but Oklahoma City has certainly presented a challenge. Mavs star Kyrie Irving was asked to share his thoughts on the Thunder during shoot-around on Saturday before Game 6. […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 on Wednesday by a final score of 104-92. Dallas now leads the Western Conference Semifinals series 3-2. Luka Doncic bounced back with a 31-point triple-double, while players such as Derrick Jones Jr. and PJ Washington also stepped up. However, Mavs rookie Dereck Lively II […]

Luka Doncic said he felt “great” from a physical standpoint after the Dallas Mavericks’ Game 4 defeat. Doncic, however, has been dealing with injuries throughout the Mavs’ current playoff series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. And although he looked like he was moving better in Game 4 as compared to other games in the series, […]

As the Dallas Mavericks are in the midst of a highly competitive series against the No. 1 seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the main anchors of the team alongside Luka Doncic is star Kyrie Irving who’s still a difference maker at 32 years old. Irving did an interview with Tim MacMahon of ESPN where […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for a crucial Game 5 clash in Oklahoma City. The Mavs and Oklahoma City Thunder are currently tied 2-2 in their Western Conference Semifinals series. Dallas lost Game 4 100-96 after leading for most of the contest. Irving has no shortage of playoff experience and understands that […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 100-96 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Monday. Dallas was unable to find a rhythm offensively. The Mavs’ defensive effort, though, was impressive. They kept the Thunder in check for most of the game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemingly couldn’t miss in […]

DALLAS — The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a huge Game 4 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Oklahoma City won the game 100-96 and now their Western Conference Semifinals series is even at two games apiece. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to the victory. Gilgeous-Alexander performed at an elite level. Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie […]

DALLAS —  Defense told the story in Game 4 of the Dallas Mavericks-Oklahoma City Thunder Western Conference Semifinals series. Dallas did not let the Thunder have anything easy around the basket. Nevertheless, the Thunder defeated the Mavs 100-96 in Game 4 to even the series up at two games each. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and PJ Washington have led the way for the Dallas Mavericks against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Western Conference Semifinals series. However, Tim Hardaway Jr. has played an impactful role as well. Hardaway is inconsistent at times. He scored just two points in Game 1 before dropping 17 […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic continues to battle multiple injury concerns. Yet, he continues to play and is giving everything he has on the floor. Doncic admitted that “everything” was hurting after the Mavericks’ 105-101 Game 3 victory. “I’m battling out there, man. I think I’m battling,” Doncic said after Game 3. “I’m […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington is establishing himself as a star in the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks knew he was a versatile player who featured offensive potential when they acquired him ahead of the trade deadline. Washington, however, has scored 29 points and 27 points in back-to-back huge playoff victories for Dallas. Washington is not […]

The Dallas Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd agreed to a contract extension in early May. Details of the extension were uncertain once the news was initially announced. NBA insider Marc Stein recently reported that league sources say the extension adds two years to the Mavs head coach’s previous four-year extension. The original report stated […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks now lead their Western Conference semifinals series 2-1 over the Oklahoma City Thunder after earning a 105-101 Game 3 victory on Saturday. Dallas has now won back-to-back contests after dropping Game 1 in Oklahoma City. The Mavs also lost Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers […]

On Saturday afternoon, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder with a thrilling home win in Dallas. Irving once again “coasted” in the first half of this one, looking to get his teammates involved before taking over during several stretches during […]

DALLAS — PJ Washington led the Dallas Mavericks to a 105-101 victory on Saturday in Game 3 of the team’s Western Conference Semifinals clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington scored 27 points in the victory, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both scored 22 points. Doncic continued to battle despite dealing with a knee […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks took care of business in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, earning a 105-101 home victory. PJ Washington led the way with 27 points, while Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic both performed well. One of the primary storylines that emerged from the game was Oklahoma City’s Hack-a-Shaq approach on […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday by a final score of 105-101. Dallas now holds a 2-1 series lead over Oklahoma City. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving both scored 22 points in the game, but it was PJ Washington who led the charge with 27 points. Washington went 11-23 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder are locked into a competitive Western Conference semifinals series. There is a strong desire to win on both sides, but the teams also respect one another. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his honest thoughts on the Mavericks being a “good team” before Saturday’s Game 3. […]

The Dallas Mavericks got a crucial win in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night, 119-110, as the series is now tied at one victory a piece. Mavericks star Kyrie Irving spoke to the media after the contest and gave his thoughts on what the mindset Dallas should have as they head back […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night. Dallas earned a 119-110 victory in the contest. Luka Doncic and PJ Washington led the Mavs with 29 points each, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 17 points. Doncic fell and hurt his face early in the […]