Kyrie Irving returning to Boston. Luka Doncic’s first trip to the title round. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, getting another chance at a ring. Kristaps Porzingis facing his former team, too. Dallas Mavericks guards Luka Doncic, left, and Kyrie Irving (AP) Pick a storyline. There are many in...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic was in his element, hitting shots from everywhere on the court, hushing the crowd and flashing those sly smiles as the Dallas Mavericks delivered a knockout performance. The Dallas Mavericks celebrate as they pose for a team photograph after Game 5 of the Western...
DALLAS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 20 of his 25 points in the second half and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Dallas Mavericks, 105-100, on Tuesday night, May 28, to avoid a sweep in the Western Conference finals. Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns drives to the basket...
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic lunged for the ball after a steal by Anthony Edwards, knocking it far enough away to create a scramble and a jump ball the Dallas superstar won. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson during the second half in Game...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic searched to find space as the clock ticked down, using a screen to draw Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert out to the top of the key and a crossover dribble to set up his step-back 3-pointer. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against the Minnesota...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic led a strong finish for the Dallas Mavericks, swishing crucial shots down the stretch, drawing a couple of fouls and even playing strong defense. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during Game 1 of the NBA...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The road Karl-Anthony Towns has taken with the Minnesota Timberwolves to reach the Western Conference finals has been far more lonely and rocky than smooth and straight. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, and center Karl-Anthony Towns (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) For...
DALLAS (AP) — P.J. Washington Jr. made two free throws before an intentional miss with 2.5 seconds left, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 117-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, May 18, and into the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons. Dallas...
DALLAS (AP) — A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has the Dallas Mavericks in the same place they were in the first round, headed home with a chance to clinch a playoff series in Game 6. Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic (AP/File photo) The difference is the smile on the face of the 25-year-old...
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic stopped worrying about calls and just played. It worked. He scored 31 points in a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 104-92, on Wednesday night, May 15, to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Dallas...
DALLAS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was making his normal share of shots through three quarters for Oklahoma City. Most of his teammates weren’t, until it mattered most. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaps to the basket to shoot as Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford, left,...
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic already had a balky right knee and an achy left ankle when he fell hard on his back while battling his primary defender, Lu Dort, for a loose ball. Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, left, and Luka Doncic, right, celebrate the team's win in Game 3 of an NBA basketball...
