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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 […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been doing some tremendous things on the basketball court, and former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas has taken notice. Arenas gave Doncic quite the endorsement during a recent episode of the Gil’s Arena podcast, stating that he feels Doncic would be a Hall-of-Famer if he stopped playing today. "If [Luka […]

Stephen A. Smith is one of ESPN’s most popular analysts. While Smith has said some takes that a lot of basketball fans will agree with, he’s also said a handful of claims that certainly sparked controversy. In fact, it’s safe to say that Smith is one of the most polarizing figures in the world of […]

During the 2018 NBA Draft, there were two guards who got traded for each other and their legacies were forever intertwined since then. Luka Doncic was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks due to his raw talent coming out of Real Madrid but was eventually traded. Who was the guy he was swapped with? It was […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, Victor Wembanyama was named the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year, and the rest of this season’s awards have been handed out with the NBA Playoffs heading into the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. Finally, the NBA announced Wednesday the 15 players named to the […]

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 Dallas Mavericks have a chance to make their first NBA Finals appearance since upsetting LeBron James’ Miami Heat squad in 2011. However, they first must get past the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, and it’s going to take more than Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving heroics. Power forward P.J. Washington must […]

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 Dallas Mavericks are heading into the Western Conference Finals as underdogs, at least according to many analysts. The Minnesota Timberwolves were the No. 3 seed heading into the NBA playoffs, while Dallas was No. 5. However, Mavs breakout playoff star PJ Washington is not buying the underdog narrative. “I mean, I don’t […]

From the moment he stepped foot on an NBA court, everyone knew Luka Doncic was destined to be a franchise cornerstone for the Dallas Mavericks. He won Rookie of the Year in 2019 and has been a regular name in MVP ballots. However, there are still a few aspects of his life and career that many […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is carving a name for himself in the NBA, but he continues to draw comparisons to Boston Celtics great Larry Bird due to certain similarities in their game. But another Celtics legend in Paul Pierce begs to differ and seeks to end the comparisons. Pierce said on Undisputed Live that […]

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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks have surprisingly gone through the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder to find their way to the Western Conference Finals. Of course, the guy who has largely been their leader on this run is star guard Luka Doncic, and his strong play in the postseason so far has led to a […]

The prophecy from a few seasons ago has come trye. Around this time last year, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks were wallowing in despair. After a midseason trade sent Irving to Texas, many expected him and Luka Doncic to find success in the postseason. However, a crushing late-season collapse not only ended their season, […]

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 — When I asked Jason Kidd a question about Luka Doncic on Friday, I certainly was not expecting Siri to help the Dallas Mavericks head coach with the answer. Yet, that is what ultimately ended up happening. After asking Kidd how important it is to have a player on the team who does not […]

On Wednesday evening, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks went on the road and picked up an impressive Game 5 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to take a 3-2 lead in their best of seven Western Conference Semifinals series. Doncic bounced back from a rough game 4 with a great showing in this one, […]

There is no questioning Luka Doncic’s greatness on the basketball court. He is the very definition of a one-man offense, a heliocentric shot creator who not only can torch any defender in the NBA one on one, but also make his teammates better with how well he sets them up for open looks. But the […]

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 […]

Another game, another special night for Dallas Mavericks do-it-all superstar Luka Doncic. On Wednesday, Doncic painted a statistical masterpiece again, leading the Mavs to a 104-92 victory in enemy territory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to put Dallas in a great position to wrap things up in this second-round series in the next game. Despite […]

Luka Doncic bounced back on Wednesday in the Dallas Mavericks’ 104-92 Game 5 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Doncic recorded a 31-point, 10-rebound, 11-assist triple-double. Additionally, Doncic blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s late-game layup attempt to seal the victory for Dallas. After the game, Doncic responded with a perfect answer to the moment, via NBA on […]

The Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-92 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series as star Luka Doncic dropped 31 points in a triple-double. Thunder fans did all they could to slow down the Mavericks star, including starting a ‘Luka sucks’ chant. It didn’t seem to […]

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, […]

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 […]

On Monday evening, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks had a golden opportunity to go up three games to one in their Western Conference playoffs semifinals series vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading by eight at home in the fourth quarter. Instead, the Mavericks collapsed down the stretch, and Doncic put the cherry on top […]

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 — The Dallas Mavericks lead the Western Conference Semifinals over the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-1. It has been a physical series. The officiating in the series has drawn mixed reactions, and both Luka Doncic and Chet Holmgren believe there is a difference in how the game is being called now as compared to the […]

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 […]