Tag: Luka
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…
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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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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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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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Luka Doncic streak ends as Mavericks dominate Bulls
Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond, right, guards against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) CHICAGO — Luka Doncic had 27 points, recording another triple-double but doing so without scoring 30 for the first time in seven games,…
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Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic carry Mavericks past Spurs
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) moves the ball against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 34 points, Luka Doncic had 27 before leaving early in the fourth period and the…
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Luka Doncic 10th triple-double sends Mavericks past Wizards
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reaches for the ball against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — Luka Doncic had his 10th triple-double of this NBA season despite missing five minutes of action after taking…
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