BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, center, raises the trophy after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June 17, in...
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch another championship on Monday night, June 17, under the 17 banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, drives against Dallas Mavericks...
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, June 14, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics, 122-84, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Dallas Mavericks...
DALLAS (AP) — The last 12 games where Kyrie Irving has played against the Boston Celtics have all ended with the same outcome. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving laughs with teammates during basketball practice, Tuesday, June 11, in Dallas, in preparation for Game 3 of the NBA Finals...
BOSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic has playing in next month’s Paris Olympics in his plans, provided his knees allow him to go through more games and help Slovenia qualify shortly after a season in which he and the Dallas Mavericks made it all the way to the NBA Finals. Serbia's Luka Doncic (AP)...
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) — 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...
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James is now the youngest — and the oldest — player to make an All-NBA team. And Dallas’ Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are in position to make around $1 million per game a few years from now. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James smiles as...
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) — 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...
