Tag: Doncic
Luka Doncic flirts with triple-double as Mavericks top Spurs
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Luka Doncic racked up 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists Thursday night as the Dallas Mavericks used a strong second half to beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs…
Read MoreIt takes time to win–a lesson Luka Doncic is dealing with
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after slipping against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images/AFP Michael Jordan needed seven seasons to win his first title. LeBron James needed nine seasons and…
Read MorePostseason like almost none other for Doncic, even sans NBA title
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks high fives a staff member against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP Luka Doncic’s first trip to the NBA Finals didn’t result in his first championship. That…
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Luka Doncic, Mavericks crush Celtics to avoid sweep
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and center Dereck Lively II (2) prepare their defense against the Boston Celtics during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) DALLAS—There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. Pack for Boston, or pack for vacation.…
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Luka Doncic learning in 1st NBA Finals, not conceding to Celtics
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic heads to the lockers after Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. The Celtics won 106-99. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde) NBA Finals 2024 Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks DALLAS— Luka Doncic winced ever so slightly as he stepped onto the stage…
Read MoreFirst NBA Finals trip dream come true for Luka Doncic
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic smiles during a news conference after the team’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) BOSTON — Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. They…
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Closers Doncic, Irving have Mavericks on verge of NBA Finals
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) celebrate their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) DALLAS — Kyrie Irving screamed at the crowd, then turned and grabbed Luka Doncic in a…
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NBA: Kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has Mavericks on verge of series win
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City. The Mavericks won 104-92. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) DALLAS — A kinder, gentler Luka Doncic has the Dallas Mavericks in the same place they…
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NBA MVP finalists Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic meet in 2nd round
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) steps back to take a shot in front of Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, center, as guard Norman Powell (24) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter) OKLAHOMA CITY — Two young MVP…
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Luka Doncic, Mavericks take chippy win over Clippers
Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers’ Russell Westbrook, right, during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas, Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DALLAS — Luka Doncic called out to his coaches during a flurry of 3-pointers from James Harden. The…
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