LOS ANGELES (AFP)--The Dallas Mavericks have been fined $750,000 fine after controversially fielding a weakened team in their loss to the Chicago Bulls earlier this month, the NBA said Friday. *Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks and his teammates sit on the bench during the first half against...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Atlanta Hawks overcame a 41-point display from Kyrie Irving to leave the Dallas Mavericks on the brink of elimination from playoff contention on Sunday, April 2, as the New York Knicks sealed their place in the NBA postseason with victory over the Washington Wizards. *Trae...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Jimmy Butler scored 35 points as the Miami Heat snapped their three-game losing streak to inflict a damaging 129-122 defeat on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, April 1. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat drives against Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks during the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Sacramento Kings ended their record-breaking 17-year NBA playoff drought on Wednesday, March 29, as the Dallas Mavericks' chances of reaching the postseason suffered a blow with a crucial loss to Philadelphia. *Malik Monk of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Golden State Warriors boosted their hopes of an automatic playoff berth with a crucial road victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, March 22, as Ja Morant made a smooth return from suspension for the Memphis Grizzlies. *Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors...
Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks drives to the basket against DeAnthony Melton of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half at American Airlines Center on March 2, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 133-126. (AFP) LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Luka Doncic scored 42 points and Kyrie Irving...
NEW YORK (AFP) — Kyrie Irving was welcomed to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Feb. 6, as the Texas team and the Brooklyn Nets confirmed their blockbuster trade deal. Kyrie Irving (AFP) Days after the controversial guard requested a move before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, both clubs...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) The Brooklyn Nets have reached a deal to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks days after the controversial star guard requested a trade, US media reported Sunday, Feb. 5. Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Luka Doncic scored 51 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to their sixth victory in a row while the Brooklyn Nets stretched their NBA win streak to 11 on Saturday, Dec. 31. Reggie Bullock, Luka Doncic and Spencer Dinwiddie of the Dallas Mavericks smiles during the game against...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- A late burst of scoring from Killian Hayes spurred the Detroit Pistons to a thrilling 131-125 overtime victory against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, Dec. 1. Killian Hayes of the Detroit Pistons celebrates a three point basket during the game against the...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Luka Doncic delivered a 41-point triple-double to power the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-113 victory over NBA champions Golden State on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in a rematch of last season's Western Conference finals. Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks shoots the ball during the game...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- The Boston Celtics rolled to a ninth straight NBA victory while Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic notched another milestone with his 50th career triple-double on Friday, Nov. 18. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans...