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The Ringer

6 days ago

Is the Playoff Race Still Wide-Open? Plus, NBA Dynasties Vs. Competitive Balance.

Discussion on Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and Luka Doncic's performance

Debate on competitive balance in the NBA and the presence of dynasties [ more ]

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1 week ago

How far can Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving take the Mavericks?

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been instrumental in the Dallas Mavericks' success this season.

Dallas Mavericks are currently ranked fifth in the Western Conference and are close to avoiding the play-in tournament. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Luka back vs. Jokic, Nuggets after missing game

Luka Doncic to play after hamstring soreness

Doncic leads NBA in scoring [ more ]

ESPN.com

Doncic (hamstring) out vs. OKC after early exit

Luka Doncic sidelined due to left hamstring soreness

Doncic's streak of seven straight triple-doubles ended due to hamstring issue [ more ]

ESPN.com

Doncic's triple-double streak ends with early exit

Luka Doncic's seven-game triple-double streak ended due to hamstring soreness.

Doncic's streak included setting NBA records for consecutive triple-doubles with 35 points and 30 points. [ more ]

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Luka's 4th straight 35-pt. triple-double sets record

Luka Doncic achieved four consecutive 35-point triple-doubles, setting an NBA record.

Doncic's performance contributed significantly to the Mavericks' much-needed victory over the Miami Heat. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Luka Doncic out for Mavericks, but Warriors are short-staffed, too

Luka Doncic sidelined with knee soreness, impacting Mavericks' offensive dynamics.

Warriors facing injuries with key players Wiggins and Kuminga, adjusting strategy against Mavericks. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Warriors overcome big Doncic night to beat Mavericks, earn 5th straight win

Draymond Green's impactful defense and offense helped secure a win for the Warriors

Andrew Wiggins stepped up offensively and defensively to support the team [ more ]

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Without Steph Curry and Draymond Green, Warriors overpowered by Mavericks

Luka Doncic had a quieter game than usual with 21 points and 9 rebounds.

Warriors struggled without Curry and Green, Kuminga led with 27 points. [ more ]

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Warriors' Steph Curry earns 10th All-Star nod, his first as a reserve

Steph Curry will be a reserve for the Western Conference in his 10th All-Star appearance, marking the first time he won't start.

Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were named the starting backcourt for the Western Conference despite Curry finishing second in the fan vote. [ more ]

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NBA: Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs

Mar 22, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center.Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsJerome Miron (USA TODAY Sports) Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 on Wednesday night in a game with considerable playoff implications.

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Warriors beat Mavericks in pivotal Western Conference showdown

DALLAS Klay Thompson talked about using the final nine regular-season games as a warm-up for the postseason.Golden State's composure Wednesday night in a high-stakes matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with playoff implications on the line was a good start.Both teams played with desperation down the stretch, but Golden State pulled out the 127-125 win in the two team's third and final meeting.

The Ringer

2 weeks ago

The Dangerous Mavs, Inconsistent Suns, and Uncertainty Surrounding the Knicks. Plus: Is Joel Embiid Close to Returning?

Devin Booker shines against the Pelicans

Luka Doncic and the Mavs potential in playoffs

Focus on Celtics' key bench player for playoff success [ more ]

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Taking a look at Jalen Brunson's statistical leap in the 2022-23 season

The New York Knicks made the big move before the 2022-23 season to sign former Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson.Brunson was coming off a decent regular season in 2021-22 that saw him average 16.3 points, four rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.The 2022 playoffs is when the scrappy Villanova guard started to turn heads.

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NBA on ESPN Preview: Two excellent matchups are slated for Wednesday Night

Wednesday's ESPN doubleheader looms large, so time remains for you to shop for snacks and beverages basketball fans.There are two excellent games on the docket with the Dallas Mavericks (33-32) facing the New Orleans Pelicans (31-34), and then the Toronto Raptors (32-34) taking on the LA Clippers (34-33) .

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NBA on TNT Preview: Hooper's delight on Thursday Night

Prepare your snack tray, basketball junkies, for Thursday's TNT doubleheader is just hours away and two intriguing games await you.First, the Boston Celtics (26-12) will face off against Luka Ravenclaw and the Dallas Mavericks (22-16) on the Mavs' home court.Next, the Los Angeles Clippers (21-18) will take on Joker and the Denver Nuggets (24-13).

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Knicks give up 60 points triple-double to Luka Doncic in OT loss to Mavs | amNewYork

Luka Doncic had a franchise-record 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists in a historic triple-double, including the tying basket off his intentionally missed free throw to force overtime as the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a wild 126-121 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.Dallas was down nine with 33 seconds left in regulation before getting even in a back-and-forth sequence capped by Doncic missing a free throw on purpose, ending up with the loose ball on the rebound and hitting a jumper for a 115-115 tie with 1.0 seconds remaining.

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Luka Doncic: Dallas got lucky in defeating New York

"I don't know," Luka Doncic said after the game."We got kind of lucky."Lucky or not, the Dallas Mavericks had a night for the ages at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday, defeating the New York Knicks 126-121 in OT.It was, again, a night to be written in golden letters inside the history books of Dallas Hoops:

New York led the game by nine points with 33.9 seconds left on the clock.

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Chicago Bulls

Luka's 30-point triple-double streak ends vs. Bulls

Doncic's impressive triple-double streak ended at six games without scoring 30 points.

Former Bulls center, Daniel Gafford, extended his streak of consecutive made shots to 28. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Another Doncic triple-double, another Mavs' loss

Luka Doncic's impressive triple-double performances aren't translating into wins due to poor defense.

Dallas Mavericks are struggling with defense, despite Doncic's record-breaking statistics. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Mr. Triple-Double: Doncic does 25th b-day in style

Luka Doncic had 11th triple-double on his 25th birthday

Kyrie Irving scored 29 points, 15 in the fourth quarter [ more ]

ESPN.com

Luka Doncic reps Real Madrid with signed jersey

Luka Doncic received a signed jersey from Real Madrid featuring players' signatures.

Doncic praises Real Madrid's Champions League efforts. [ more ]

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Scenes from eight, no seven, never-quit Knicks fighting Luka and the Mavs to the finish

Despite being short-handed, the New York Knicks put up a strong fight against the Dallas Mavericks.

Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart had impressive performances for the Knicks, but Luka Dončić led the Mavericks to victory. [ more ]

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Luka Doncic scores 39 points to lead Mavericks to 122-108 victory over short-handed Knicks | amNewYork

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a victory over the New York Knicks with 39 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds.

The Knicks were severely limited with only seven players due to injuries and trades, resulting in a loss despite standout performances from Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart. [ more ]

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Mavericks 128, Knicks 124: "Maybe the earth really is flat?"

The New York Knicks lost to the Dallas Mavericks in a close game.

Luka Doncic had a strong performance, but Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. outscored him. [ more ]

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Knicks Bulletin: Losing at Dallas, Mitch's return, shorthanded Grizzlies...

The New York Knicks lost their first game of the OG Era to the Dallas Mavericks.

Jalen Brunson shared his gratitude for the Mavericks organization and his love for the city of Dallas. [ more ]

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BKReader

Kyrie Reminds Fans What They're Missing to Lift Mavs Over Nets

Kyrie Irving leads the Mavericks to victory in his return to Barclays Center

Luka Doncic has a strong performance with 35 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists [ more ]

New York Daily News

Kyrie Irving listed as probable to face Cam Thomas, Nets in return to Barclays Center

Kyrie Irving is listed as probable and is expected to play in his first game at Barclays Center since last season's trade.

Luka Doncic is listed as questionable due to a nasal contusion, potentially giving Irving a chance to have a big night against the Mavericks. [ more ]

US News & World Report

Kyrie Irving Scores 36 Points in Return to Brooklyn, Leads Mavericks to 119-107 Win Over Nets

Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in his return to Brooklyn, leading the Mavericks to a victory over the Nets.

Luka Doncic contributes 35 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists for the Mavericks. [ more ]

ABC News

Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to 119-107 win over Nets

Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn

Luka Doncic has impressive performance with 35 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists [ more ]

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Kyrie scores 36 in return to Brooklyn, leads Mavericks to win over Nets

Kyrie Irving scores 36 points in return to Brooklyn

Mavericks defeat Nets 119-107 [ more ]

Bullets Forever

SBN Reacts: National reactions to NBA trade deadline news!

The Washington Wizards were quiet at the NBA Trade Deadline, though they may buy out Will Barton.But the rest of the league was busy.Our national survey was this week, but it came out before the news of Kevin Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns.Let's get to the results!Most fans thought the Brooklyn Nets were the winners of the Kyrie Irving trade
Let's get to our first question of the survey where 56 percent of respondents thought that the Nets were the winners of the trade.

ESPN.com

Mavericks' Doncic (ankle) questionable vs. Kings

Luka Doncic is questionable for the Mavericks' next game due to right ankle soreness.

Doncic recently had a historic performance with a franchise-record 73 points. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Luka torches Hawks for Mavs record 41 in half

Luka Doncic scored 41 points in the first half, setting a franchise record for the Dallas Mavericks.

Doncic's 41-point half is the 15th half with 40 or more points in the NBA's last 25 years. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Mavs' Irving out vs. Suns with sprained thumb

Kyrie Irving ruled out of game due to a sprained right thumb

Luka Doncic will play despite lower back tightness [ more ]

Boston.com

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown torch Mavericks in Celtics win: 8 takeaways

Tatum and Brown bounced back with a combined 73 points against the Mavericks.

Brown torched Luka Doncic during the game. [ more ]

Boston.com

Mavericks players were 'furious' after jumbotron showed replay of Jaylen Brown crossing up Luka

One Mavs player criticized the Celtics for showing a replay of Jaylen Brown's impressive move on their jumbotron during the game.

Brown did not notice the replay until a reporter brought it up in the postgame press conference. [ more ]

Hardwood Houdini

Unthinkable Boston Celtics proposal swapping franchise stars pitched

Sometimes it seems as though the Boston media is trying to prod and provoke the fanbases of each of the city's professional sports franchises - with a certain level of trolling being reserved for the team's winningest franchise throughout history though not recently, the Boston Celtics.James Stewart of 98.5 The Sports Hub had a particularly poignant prodding saved for Celtics fans in a piece exploring who the team could acquire in a Jayson Tatum proposal: the false hope that Luka Doncic could be acquired by the Cs during the offseason along with the misleading assertion that No. 0 could hit the trade block for any reason.

Hardwood Houdini

9 Potential Boston Celtics free agent targets with ties to Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics have reached the conference finals four times in the last six years as Jayson Tatum has gone from top pick to superstar.The 25-year-old has been first-team All-NBA for two straight years and is just entering his prime, but he has been unable to lift the Celtics to their 18th championship.

Boston.com

6 takeaways as Celtics beat Timberwolves in controversial finish

Celtics The Celtics got a huge game from Jaylen Brown and a victory on Wednesday.The Celtics claimed a hard-fought - and somewhat controversial - win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday, holding off a fourth-quarter charge for a 104-102 victory.Here are the takeaways.1.In 10 games since the All-Star break, Jaylen Brown has been the Celtics' best player, averaging 28.1 points and shooting 50 percent from the field.

Hardwood Houdini

Local radio station believes Boston Celtics title odds got worse

98.5 The Sports Hub's Matt Dolloff isn't overly confident about the odds of the Boston Celtics winning the 2023 NBA Championship after the trade deadline - mainly due to the field improving far more than the Cs did.While the 2021 west champs Phoenix acquired Kevin Durant and 2022 Western Conference title team Dallas adding Kyrie Irving to a backcourt with Luka Doncic, Dolloff sees the Mike Muscala trade with the Thunder as one barely moving the needle.

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Los Angeles Times

Surging Lakers return to .500 with win over Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers won consecutive games for only the second time in over a month, beating the Dallas Mavericks 127-110

LeBron James had an impressive performance with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists [ more ]

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11 months ago

Game 6 Preview: Knicks vs. Heat- 05/12/23

Jalen Brunson is the greatest free agent signing in the history of the New York Knicks.His leadership, toughness, and clutch mindset have turned the Knicks into a legitimate playoff threat and a future contender.He is the very reason we have a Game Six preview.But how did he get here?First, we must revisit a team the Knicks have had a contentious relationship with for years- The Dallas Mavericks.

Bullets Forever

Wizards outlast Doncic and the Mavericks

In their first game since trading Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Wizards played a hard-fought and wildly entertaining game against the Dallas Mavericks and emerged with a one-point victory.While basketball stories typically focus most on the leading scorer for the winning team ( for example), what won the game for the Wizards was some grit and grind from Deni Avdija and Delon Wright off the bench.

Hardwood Houdini

Boston Celtics: Danny Ainge-drafted PG becomes Luka Doncic sidekick in mock trade

If the Mavericks have any title hopes in the near future, Luka Doncic needs help as soon as possible.ESPN's Bobby Marks delivers him such with a mock trade that lands a former Boston Celtics floor general drafted by Danny Ainge in Dallas.That'd be Terry Rozier, who is currently languishing on the rebuilding Hornets and could use a one-way ticket out of Charlotte whenever the franchise can make that happen.

Silver Screen and Roll

Lakers vs. Mavericks Preview: Blue Christmas

From all of us here at Silver Screen and Roll, Happy Holidays!We hope this 2022 holiday season is a joyous occasion for you and all of your loved ones.And most of all, we hope the Los Angeles Lakers don't cause you to have a blue Christmas.But if they are affecting your mood, even in the slightest of ways, I wouldn't blame you!

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Game Thread: New York Knicks at Dallas Mavericks, January 11, 2024

Julius Randle leads the New York Knicks to face the Dallas Mavericks without Luka Dončić

The Knicks are on a five-game winning streak and expected to continue their success [ more ]

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Scenes from almost another improbable comeback in Texas

The New York Knicks lost to the Dallas Mavericks in a close game, despite playing without superstar Luka Dončić.

New York's Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson had a homecoming in Dallas, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. [ more ]

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Knicks 2022-23 player review: Jalen Brunson

While Jalen Brunson has become the most reliable basketball player in New York, that wasn't always the case.Less than a year ago, there were people around the league who believed that the Knicks had overpaid for the young floor general and questioned just how good Brunson could be.It's not like pundits and analysts thought that he was bad, but given his short stature, defensive limitations, and lack of experience as the go-to guy, many thought that his ceiling and potential were somewhat limited.

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NBA on TNT Preview: Two potent matchups (including Knicks!) are slated for Thursday Night

Thursday's TNT doubleheader is less than 24 hours away, so time remains for you to arrange your snack plate.There are two excellent games on the docket with New York Knicks (26-23) facing off with the Boston Celtics (35-14), and then the Dallas Mavericks (25-24) taking on the Phoenix Suns (25-24).It's always nice when my Knickerbockers get national attention.

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The Knicks must improve pace, three-point shooting to cement their offensive identity

Coming into the 2022-23 season, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the depth the Knicks roster offered.The team had their own version of a big three with new signee Jalen Brunson alongside RJ Barrett and Julius Randle.Where the excitement stood was in the players on the bench, and the potential of playing a new style.

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RJ Barrett left Tuesday's game with a lacerated finger

The New York Knicks were already shorthanded coming into Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, as starting point guard Jalen Brunson was scratched with a hip injury.That would be difficult enough to overcome.But then they also lost RJ Barrett, who left the game after only 1:36 of game time due to a laceration on his finger.

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Bullets Forever

Four trade scenarios involving Beal

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal could very well be wearing a new uniform next year.So what teams can realistically trade for Bradley Beal?Well, whatever team that is will need to meet certain criteria:

Beal must WANT to go there
Beal's new team must have the cap space to take on his contract + 15% trade kicker
Beal's new team has to have inflated contracts they're willing to move

Outlined below are my three most realistic trade packages surrounding Bradley Beal.

Wiz of Awes

Deni Avdija's Development as a Basketball Player

Once upon a time, Deni Avdija was compared to Luka Doncic.He is a very good player but talents like Doncic don't come around too often.But Avdija has shown flashes of basketball brilliance at times this season, and it has been in short spurts.His rollercoaster season has seen him as a starter and has also seen him coming off the bench.

Bullets Forever

SBN Reacts: Here are our national results at the NBA All-Star Break

Here are our SB Nation Reacts national survey results, just in time for the All-Star Break.The Nuggets and Celtics are the favorites to win the East and West
Welcome to our national survey results which are out just before the All-Star break.As you might expect, the Wizards aren't mentioned in any questions, because ... they just aren't relevant right now.

Bullets Forever

Could the NBA's single game scoring record be broken?

Here are this week's national NBA survey results from SB Nation Reacts.Our Washington Wizards team survey results were released yesterday.A decisive majority think the NBA's single game record COULD be broken again

Forty-two percent of our national respondents believe that Wilt Chamberlin's single game scoring record will never be broken again.

Wiz of Awes

Kyle Kuzma should be looking for a great game against the Mavs

The Washington Wizards travel to face the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night with plenty of wounds still fresh for many fans.To settle the restlessness of the fans, they Wizards should look to Kyle Kuzma for a big game tonight.Monday was an eventful day for the Washington fanbase as the Wizards had a variety of news releases.

Bullets Forever

Preview: Wizards face the Rockets in a back-to-back

When: Wednesday, January 25 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
How to watch: NBC Sports Washington
WIZARDS - Kristaps Porzingis, OUT (ankle)
ROCKETS - Jabari Smith Jr., OUT (ankle); Kevin Porter Jr., OUT (foot)
The Wizards come to Houston less than 24 hours after beating the Mavericks at the buzzer.

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3 reasons LeBron James to the Mavs isn't going to happen

The offseason hasn't even officially begun yet for the Lakers but odds are the wildest rumor of the summer has likely already come out.Kyrie Irving's reported request for the Mavericks to trade for LeBron James came out of nowhere on Monday and surprised basically everybody.There has been plenty of discussion about LeBron and Kyrie teaming up this summer, but no one expected it to be like this.

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The Lakers simply aren't interested in what Dallas could offer in a trade, according to multiple team sources

To call Monday's report about Kyrie Irving asking the Mavericks to trade for LeBron James illogical would be quite the understatement.The Lakers aren't trading LeBron and if they are, it won't be to Dallas.There are numerous reasons for that sentence to be true, but none more so than the fact that the Mavericks don't have anything attractive in a trade.

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Kyrie Irving has reportedly asked the Mavs trade for LeBron James

Whatever report you thought might surface next in the LeBron James-Kyrie Irving rumor mill this off-season, it's hard to imagine the one put out on Monday was it.The two stars have made it pretty publicly known they want to team up again, but most assumed it would be with the Lakers because, well, it was really the only logical and reasonable option.

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Western Conference Standings Watch: A race no one wants to win

The Lakers have done themselves no favors in the last five days or so, losing games to bottom-of-the-league Houston and play-in rivals Dallas.Both losses were particularly frustrating for differing reasons and certainly made it feel like things were coming crashing down on the Lakers this season.The important context to note in all of this is that everyone in the play-in race is experiencing these types of losses.

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Western Conference Standings Watch: No margin for error

There is no better look at how compacted the Western Conference playoff race is than Sunday night's game between the Knicks and Lakers.Had the Lakers won the contest, they would have moved into a 3-way tie for the seventh seed with the Mavericks and Timberwolves with matching .500records at 34-34.Instead, the Lakers lost, dropped to 33-35 and into a four-way tie for the ninth seed.

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Team Giannis beats Team LeBron as both leave early in 2023 NBA All-Star Game

In the latest edition of the annual NBA All-Star game, Team LeBron lost to Team Giannis 184-175, in Salt Lake City.The laid-back exhibition was mostly an exchange of buckets until the third quarter where Jayson Tatum broke the game open and sealed the win.Tatum ended the night with the All-Star MVP award and 55 points, the most ever for an All-Star game.

Raptors HQ

11 months ago

O.G. Anunoby named to NBA All-Defensive second team

Hallelujah, they're finally paying attention.After years of inexplicably being ignored by voters for the NBA's All-Defensive team, O.G. Anunoby - one of the most effective, dogged, and versatile defenders in the league - was finally selected for the league's All-Defensive second team.Anunoby started the year on a defensive tear, right from opening night, when he grabbed three steals; that set the tone for his season, where he ended up with a league-high 128 thefts and led the league in steals per game (1.91), too.

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Andrew Nicholson and his teammates grow game in the EASL

In less than six months, the basketball world will descend upon Japan's southernmost island, Okinawa.Okinawa will be Japan's only host city for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.The Philippines and Indonesia will be the other two host nations.Team Canada will be playing in the world's fourth most populous country (Indonesia), but Japan's tropical island got a warm-up before August's big event, hosting the inaugural East Asia Super League (EASL) games from earlier this month.

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Raptors: Scottie Barnes has taken a massive offensive jump

To open the 2022-23 season, the hopes were about as high as they can be for Toronto Raptors sophomore Scottie Barnes, who flashed truly stellar two-way potential throughout his rookie campaign.With a strong roster of supporting stars in place, all that was left to take the Raptors over the top was a true superstar.

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Raptors: 3 reasons Pascal Siakam deserves All-NBA after 52-point night

The Toronto Raptors may not be operating at peak efficiency right now, but the only reason this team has not completely fallen off and descended into complete chaos is the standout play of Pascal Siakam.The Cameroonian star is eyeing an All-NBA nomination for the second year in a row.His masterful performance against the New York Knicks got his campaign kicked into high gear.

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Anthony Davis says he and LeBron James wish they got the same whistle as Austin Reaves

Time and time again in recent years, Lakers fans have watched a young guard blossom from afterthought to impactful role player.From Alex Caruso to Talen Horton-Tucker (kind of!) to now Austin Reaves, the franchise keeps churning out guards regardless of whether they're second round picks or even drafted at all.

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Lakers vs. Mavericks Preview: Back to business

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers will return home after a little road trip to take on the Dallas Mavericks.The game comes after the Lakers suffered one of their more disappointing losses of the season, a 114-110 loss to the now 17-52 Houston Rockets.It would have likely been an easy win if Anthony Davis played, especially when you consider the Rockets outscored the Lakers in the paint 78 to 46, an area Davis could have certainly helped in.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers wipe out 27-point deficit to beat the Mavericks

The Mavericks went right to work Sunday afternoon building the mountain the Lakers would spend the rest of the day climbing.Luka Doncic, smothered by Anthony Davis, coolly stepped back and flicked his wrist, splashing home a three.And then another and another.Dallas couldn't miss; the Lakers couldn't make.

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Anthony Davis, LeBron James credit Jarred Vanderbilt in comeback win

Every comeback like the one the Lakers had on Sunday has a spark, something that ignites the team to start that long climb back up the hill.It could be a play, a call, a moment or - as was the case for the Lakers - a player.Jarred Vanderbilt didn't pull the Lakers all the way back on his own against the Mavericks after the purple and gold fell behind by as many as 27.

Los Angeles Times

'We keep progressing': Lakers takeaways after beating Dallas

The Lakers came back from 27 points down to beat the Mavericks 111-108 on Sunday in Dallas.Here are four reasons why they were able to mount their largest comeback for a win this season:
LeBron James' toughness
In the third quarter with the team on its way back from a 27-point first half deficit, James planted his right foot and crumpled to the court in severe pain.

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Austin Reaves borrowed tricks from James Harden, Rajon Rondo, Manu Ginobili in quest to get better offensively

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Austin Reaves was looking to flatter a number of basketball legends heading into his sophomore season.After a standout rookie season, Reaves spent the offseason focusing on becoming what could only be described as a grifter based on the film he watched.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: NBA has a problem: The All-Star Game is not much of a game

The NBA might have itself a problem.Sunday night, following a woefully boring All-Star Game devoid of defense in any real shape or form, league officials kept landing on a word to describe what had transpired earlier in the night."Embarrassing."All-Star weekend, one of the NBA's marquee showcases alongside Christmas Day and the playoffs, was once again an emotionless mess - the best players in the NBA allowing one another to either score on unchecked layups and dunks or comically long jumpers while the crowd largely shrugged.

nypost.com

Kyrie Irving's Mavericks adjustment hasn't been easy

The Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic era has not been an instant success.Dallas is 3-5 overall since the Irving trade and has lost four of its past five contests, with the Mavericks' lone win in that stretch coming against the 15-47 San Antonio Spurs.The latest defeat came on Tuesday night in Dallas when Irving missed a step-back go-ahead 3-pointer on the game's final possession in a 124-122 loss to the Pacers.

Hardwood Houdini

Fired former Boston Celtics head coach will be highly sought-after offseason target

Fired former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka will be a highly sought-after coaching target during the upcoming offseason according to Heavy's Steve Bullpett, who reported that several teams were vetting the 45-year-old after his recent talks with the Hawks.Atlanta had fired Nate McMillan midseason but instead went with Quinn Snyder as their replacement.

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Sports

Damian Lillard Scored 71 Points and Wasn't Sure How to Feel

When someone scores 71 points in an N.B.A. game, that's remarkable, of course.Scoring 71 points is hard.Doing it against professional defenders is harder still.But there have been so many high-scoring games in the league recently that Damian Lillard's 71-point performance in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night wasn't even the first of its kind this season.

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Sports

60-21-10: Luka Doncic Enters Uncharted Territory

No player since the 1960s had tallied 50 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in an N.B.A. game.On Tuesday night, Luka Doncic reached that total and kept right on going to 60 points.Doncic's 60-21-10 line in the Mavericks' 126-121 overtime victory against the Knicks in Dallas was the first in N.B.A. history.

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Boston Celtics beat reporter rips Nick Wright's reaction to Luka Doncic-Devin Booker scuffle

The Athletic's Boston Celtics reporter, Jay King, wasn't a fan of FOX Sports host Nick Wright's reaction to the Luka Doncic-Devin Booker scuffle during a 130-126 victory for the Suns over the Mavericks on March 5.
Doncic and Booker went face to face and reportedly exchange unpleasantries after the latter mocked the former for missing a layup attempt in the closing seconds of Phoenix's down-to-the-wire win in Dallas.

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France news

Who has next for James' scoring record: Luka? Tatum? Anyone?

James Harden averaged 36 points a few seasons ago.Devin Booker once scored 70 in one game.There are many more players doing much more scoring now than when LeBron James began his NBA career in 2003-04.Tracy McGrady led the league with 28 points per game that season, a mark that nine players would currently be surpassing.

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Boston Celtics: NAN's Christian Wood proposal is quite reasonable

The Boston Celtics have a big man problem - just as they did in 2019-20 and 2020-21.At last season's trade deadline, Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens plugged the hole with Daniel Theis, but this past offseason he parlayed the German big man and other assets for Malcolm Brogdon.

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Recap: Wizards beat Mavericks, 127-126

The Washington Wizards won their third straight game, this time against the Dallas Mavericks, 127-126 on Tuesday.Washington began the game on an unexpected high note and never trailed in the first quarter.However, the Mavericks went on a big run in the second to reclaim the lead but Washington still led at the end of the first half, 65-60.

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Boston Celtics: 3 takeaways from stunning 98-95 loss to Miami Heat

On a back-to-back night the Boston Celtics lose to the Miami Heat 98-95.The Boston Celtics came into this game short-handed as Marcus Smart (ankle), Jaylen Brown (right adductor injury management), and Al Horford (lower back stiffness) were out tonight.On the Miami Heat side, an hour before tipoff Jimmy Butler was ruled out with a lower back injury.

Los Angeles Times

LeBron James ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most NBA All-Star selections

Only days before LeBron James surpasses one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 's NBA records, he equaled another of his Lakers predecessor's record-setting achievements.James was named an NBA All-Star for the 19th time Thursday, matching Abdul-Jabbar as the only 19-time All-Stars in the league's history.His no-doubt selection as a starter and captain follows what has been a superlative individual season for the 38-year-old Lakers forward: 29.9 points per game, 8.5 rebounds and 7.0 assists.

Los Angeles Times

'Things do feel different.' Paul George powers revived Clippers to another win

By the time the Clippers pulled into San Antonio on Jan. 19 they had lost nine of their previous 11 games and, with each passing day, valuable time to steer themselves out of their skid.The Clippers' roster is loaded with players who are versatile but not by nature vociferous.But as the losing continued, which included losses to Philadelphia and Utah on consecutive nights that dropped the preseason championship contender into the play-in tournament tier of the Western Conference standings, coach Tyronn Lue wanted one of the NBA's oldest rosters to find answers among themselves.

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Game Preview: Heat to visit Luka and the Mavs on the road on Tyler Herro's birthday

The 25-21 Miami Heat head to Dallas to battle Luka Doncic and the 24-22 Mavericks.The Heat are in for a tough assignment tonight to keep superstar Doncic in check.Big man Christian Wood, who has been a key contributor for Dallas as of late is listed as out.As for Miami, for the first time in a while they are looking at a relatively small injury report.

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Miami Heat: Duncan Robinson the 'fastest alive' when it comes to making 3-ball

Things in Miami Heat land aren't going good, however, signs of being able to steady the ship and turn it in that direction are present.Coming off a pretty good win on Monday night, not because of the final tally or quality of competition but because of how they looked getting it done, the Miami Heat definitely can say they have some things to build on.

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NBA Last Two Minute Report shows LeBron James was fouled on potential game-winner

Chances are the NBA Last Two Minute Report isn't going to make the Lakers or their fans feel a whole lot better about the team's 119-115, double-overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks.But it might make those who complained about the officiating down the stretch feel vindicated at the very least, as the report does show a missed foul call that affected LeBron James on his potential game-winner at the end of the first overtime period, among an extensive set of other blown calls affecting both teams in what I think it's fair to say at this point was not a well-officiated game for either side.

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Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum breaks longtime franchise scoring record

Jayson Tatum added to his historic season and MVP campaign during Monday night's Boston Celtics win over the Chicago Bulls, passing the great John Havlicek for most points ever scored by a Celtics player in the first half of the season.According to C's radio announcer Sean Grande, Tatum passed Hondo's record after hitting back-to-back threes in the third quarter.

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Boston Celtics may 'aggressively' pursue shooting due to Sam Hauser's struggles

Since mid-December, Boston Celtics fans have been on a little bit of a rollercoaster ride.First, the team dropped five out of six games, then they won four straight, now they've lost their last two games heading into Thursday's matchup with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who have won seven straight.

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8 takeaways from Celtics vs. Mavericks as Jayson Tatum outplays Luka Doncic in MVP showdown

Celtics Tatum recorded his second career triple-double as the Celtics snapped a two-game losing streak.The Celtics bounced back from their worst loss of the season with one of their better wins - a 124-95 victory over the Mavericks.Here are the takeaways.1.A battle between two of the leading MVP candidates didn't really look like a fair fight, as an ailing Luka Doncic struggled to solve the Celtics' defense (more on this in a minute).

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'We probably had it coming to us': 5 takeaways as Celtics drop historic loss to Thunder

Celtics "We have to go through it and we'll be judged by how we handle it."The Celtics lost to the Thunder 150-117 on Tuesday, even though the Thunder were without star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.Here are the takeaways.1. So.How do you sum that one up?Most of the Celtics' players were available, with the exceptions of Rob Williams and Danilo Gallinari.

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After Knicks are called out by second straight opponent, is it time for Thibodeau to answer | amNewYork

The New York Knicks dropped a heartbreaker on Tuesday night, blowing a nine-point lead with 35 seconds left before eventually losing to the Dallas Mavericks 126-121 in overtime.In doing so, they became the first team in 13,885 games to lose a game when up by nine with that little time left.However, that shouldn't be the main narrative when thinking about this most recent loss.

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Luka Doncic Did A Funny Little Dance And Scored A 60-Point Triple-Double | Defector

Luka Doncic, in a record-setting performance against the Knicks Tuesday night, hit a game-tying putback off his own missed free throw, erasing what had been a nine-point Knicks lead with 27 seconds left in regulation.His teammates flicked the rebound his way, and the ball settled for a second on the fingertips of two Knicks defenders before rolling off, right back to Doncic.

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Boston Celtics: Only two teams have better odds to land All-NBA point guard

Only two teams have better odds to land Atlanta Hawks superstar point guard Trae Young than the Boston Celtics.The Dallas Mavericks, who traded the rights to Young in the 2018 NBA Draft for Luka Doncic, and the Miami Heat, have the best odds to land the 2x All-Star per BetOnline.Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes recently called Young the next likely superstar to demand a trade amidst a season in which the Hawks are struggling to solidify a spot in the Eastern Conference postseason picture.

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Game Preview: Knicks at Spurs- 12/29/22

After Tuesday night's embarrassing, frustrating, disappointing, and heartbreaking loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, the Knicks and their fans found themselves in a state of bleakness and defeat that has become too familiar for the franchise and fanbase.While tonight's matchup is against a struggling and very beatable 11-23 Spurs team, this is looking like a crucial game for a Knicks team that desperately needs to stop it's losing streak and do so with out some of their best players.

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Mavericks' Luka Doncic makes history with 60-21-10 triple-double in OT win

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Game Preview: Knicks at Rockets-12/31/22

It's New Year's Eve, and whether or not you decide to watch the New York Knicks (18-18) play against the Houston Rockets (10-25) at the Toyota Center, I hope you celebrate sensibly, or have someone lined up to carry your soggy carcass home.The Knicks are currently ninth in offense and eleventh in defense, despite the five-game losing streak in their underpants.

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