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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic punished Ty Lue and his Los Angeles Clippers during their first round series in the 2021 playoffs. Now in the second round, it’s Utah Jazz scorer Donovan Mitchell who is making the Clips suffer. The Clippers, however, cannot use the same strategy they had on Doncic to stop Mitchell. After […]

Get your Collector Scores ready, NBA Top Shot is releasing the Holo Icon Drop 3 next week and they’re absolutely lit. The last batch of regular season plays will be stuffed in these shiny little virtual packs and will hit the Marketplace as Legendary Holo Moments. Before you panic and lose your mind, you might […]

NBA Top Shot is dropping its first Playoffs Pack for the 2020-2021 NBA Season this Friday and the collectors are amped. There will be a total of 32 Moments from the four first-round match-ups from both the Western and Eastern Conferences that will be minted as part of this all-new Common set. Remember this crazy […]

In case you missed it, there was an endearing moment between Luka Doncic and Paul George at the end of Game 7 of the Mavs-Clippers first-round series. The pair exchanged pleasantries on the court after what was a truly epic battle between their respective teams. Oddly enough, however, Doncic appeared to have rejected Paul George’s offer […]

Though Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were booted out early in the NBA Playoffs, fans and analysts were pretty much in agreement that the team is just a few steps away from becoming contenders. Since Doncic’s arrival, as well as some key roster pickups over the years, the Mavericks have moved from a bottom-feeding […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a great trade when they moved up in the 2018 NBA draft to select guard Luka Doncic. The Mavs made this deal by trading up to the 3rd pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the 5th pick and a protected first round pick. The Mavs obviously went on to […]

Even though the Dallas Mavericks failed to progress to the second round in this year’s playoffs, there is no doubt that Luka Doncic has further established his status as an elite player in the NBA. So much so,  that even Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki believes that Luka has already surpassed him as the greatest Dallas […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will have “no vacation.” After all, he is a player who wants to keep winning in every stage of basketball. After failing to lead the Mavs to a deeper run in the 2021 playoffs, Doncic is not taking any time off and will be heading back to Slovenia soon to […]

After the Dallas Mavericks’ disappointing playoffs exit, it was made clear that Luka Doncic needs better help for the Mavs to reach the next level. Interestingly, head coach Rick Carlisle has a good idea what they need to just that. Speaking to reporters on Monday after their Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers […]

Luka Doncic is arguably the best rising star in today’s NBA and is in line for a historic contract this offseason. In his young career, he has already racked up a good amount of triple-doubles, made two time All-Star appearances, and took the Mavericks to two straight postseason appearances. In every game, Luka is proving […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic said Monday he wasn’t sure what to make of Kristaps Porzingis’ future with the team after reports suggested Porzingis was growing frustrated with his role. Doncic refused to speculate as to how the Mavericks would handle Porzingis this offseason, instead suggesting the team might do a better job of incorporating […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is set to be eligible for a supermax contract extension worth in excess of $200 million this offseason. After the Mavs’ seven-game series loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, Doncic was asked about signing said extension. Doncic gave a sly answer: Luka Doncic […]

Instead of preparing for a second-round date in the 2021 NBA Playoffs with the Utah Jazz, the Dallas Mavericks are now left answering tough questions and facing scrutiny from media and fans following their postseason exit. The Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was a tough pill to swallow for Mavs stars Luka […]

You could just imagine the huge sigh of relief the Los Angeles Clippers must have let out after finally getting Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks out of their hair. It took the Clippers seven games to take care of business in the first round. Tucked inside the series were two do-or-die games for LA, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 on Sunday night, but it was no easy feat. Luka Doncic had his third 40-point game of the series, doing everything he could to keep Dallas in it. In the end, it was Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s team who hit the biggest shots, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks were both booted out in the first round. It immediately sent their respective fans to discuss among themselves what needs to be done to get off this playoff rut. As always, their attention drifts to Damian Lillard and Luka Doncic, both of whom were outstanding in their respective […]

The Dallas Mavericks can call the 2020-21 NBA season a success despite their first-round exit. After all, apart from their improved regular-season standing, they managed to stretch their first-round duel with the might LA Clippers to seven games. Luka Doncic proved once again why he’s the next face of the league. Other Mavs players, too […]

Luka Doncic was virtually unstoppable all series long against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unfortunately, the support he got from the Dallas Mavericks roster clearly wasn’t enough. Doncic put the team on his back (with a strained neck, no less) just to suffer a heartbreaking blowout defeat in Game 7 on Sunday to end their season […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost in their do-or-die Game 7 against the Los Angeles Clippers, but it is not due to the lack of effort from Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis or Tim Hardaway Jr. Simply put, the Mavs’ major weakness heading into the playoffs was exposed: their lack of depth. As noted by Callie Caplan of […]

You know when you have a group project in school but you can’t get things done and the deadline is fast approaching and you don’t want to get embarrassed in front of everyone so your groupmate who’s usually reserved finally decides to take over and finish everything? That was Kawhi Leonard on Sunday. With all […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers were the third best three-point shooting team in NBA history during the 2020-21 regular season. They struggled shooting for most of their first round series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. When they needed a good shooting night the most, Marcus Morris and […]

Did Luka Doncic snub Paul George’s jersey swap attempt after their Game 7 showdown? Well, that’s what most Dallas Mavericks fan believe after the Slovenian youngster didn’t give his jersey to the Los Angeles Clippers star. Below is the video of the said moment. After the Clippers punched their ticket to the second round, George […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are headed to the second round of the playoffs as they beat the Dallas Mavericks in an epic Game 7 at Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Marcus Morris Sr. were dynamic as the Clippers stole Game 7 and Luka Doncic was Luka Doncic with another impressive performance. To add […]

After the Dallas Mavericks suffered another brutal playoffs exit in the first round, several fans are already calling for a coaching change. After all, Rick Carlisle hasn’t seen much success with the Mavs since their 2011 NBA title run. However, team owner Mark Cuban has no plans to part ways with Carlisle, at least not […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic couldn’t hide his frustration after falling once again at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers and failing to make the second round of the playoffs. However, that doesn’t mean he’s not happy with what the Mavs have accomplished. In his postgame presser, Doncic got brutally honest admitted how much […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers treated basketball fans to a wildly entertaining series and the first Game 7 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Surprisingly, the Clippers got the victory and bucked the trend of the road team winning the first six games of the series. While Luka Doncic was phenomenal once again, the […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has nothing but respect and admiration for Dallas Mavericks youngster Luka Doncic following the conclusion of their epic playoffs battle. After being down 2-0 at the start of the series, the Clippers escaped with a crucial Game 7 win as they punched their ticket to the second round of […]

The Dallas Mavericks got bounced early in the playoffs again as they lost a tough Game 7 against Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. However, it was definitely not because of Luka Doncic. The All-Star guard for Dallas was marvelous all series long and broke a record previously held by superstar LeBron James. Youngest […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into Game 7 against the Dallas Mavericks with all of the momentum– except for the strange tidbit of the road team winning every game. Nonetheless, the Clippers started to catch fire in the 3rd quarter and Steve Ballmer was absolutely loving all of it from his seats. Just watch Ballmer’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to steal another road game and win Game 7 on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers to advance to the next round. However, things look bleak early on as Tim Hardaway jr. left the game early in the first quarter after appearing to injure his ankle. Tim Hardaway Jr. […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers are in a Game 7 showdown on Sunday afternoon with the tip scheduled for 12:30 pacific time. The afternoon games have given some NBA teams issues across the league, specifically the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle doesn’t care at all and gave a very […]

Game 7 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers is set. The 2021 NBA Playoffs do-or-die game kicks off at 3:30 pm eastern on ABC on Sunday. It’s all or nothing for both franchises, as the winner moves onto the second round of the NBA Playoffs. We’ve witnessed a pure battle from these two […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are the only first round series that has yet to end this 2021. This alone tells you how impressive, fun and gritty this series has been. It was one of, if not the most exciting first round series in the playoffs. Moreover, the fact that a home team […]

LOS ANGELES – Regardless of the outcome in Game 6 against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, the LA Clippers had to fly back home on Friday night. It would either be home for the rest of the offseason or home to force a Game 7. Kawhi Leonard decided he wanted another game Sunday afternoon […]

DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard have a complicated history. As the centerpieces in the blockbuster trade between the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors, they’ll forever be intertwined in NBA lore. DeRozan went from competitor to fan as he witnessed Kawhi Leonard dominate his matchup against Luka Doncic on Friday night. The Spurs star didn’t […]

With their season on the line, Kawhi Leonard came through in a big way for the LA Clippers, leading the way to a win over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks to force a Game 7. Leonard finished Friday’s game with a career playoff-tying 45 points on 18-of-25 shooting from the field. He led both […]

Luka Doncic has been phenomenal for the Dallas Mavericks in their first-round playoffs series with the Los Angeles Clippers; however, he needs to erase his fourth quarter woes and become the closer for the Mavs in the do-or-die Game 7. As Stat Muse pointed out, Doncic’s fourth quarter struggles are real. Throughout the six games […]

Luka Doncic is an absolute menace on the offensive side of the floor. The Dallas Mavericks superstar has given the Los Angeles fits on the defensive end, even the Clippers’ best defensive weapon in Kawhi Leonard. Leonard proved to be the better player in Game 6, but Doncic still ended up with a respectable 29 […]

Luka Doncic has dropped four 40-point games on the Los Angeles Clippers throughout his young playoff career. The Dallas Mavericks franchise player got a taste of his own medicine in Game 6. Kawhi Leonard erupted for 45 points, trumping the Mavs star’ relatively pedestrian 29-point total for the evening. Doncic had a few choice words […]