ClutchPoints: “I think it’s unfair… This is what everyone in this league has worked for. And sometimes emotions get the best of you.” Jalen Brunson defends Luka Doncic after he was criticized in the press for his Game 3 ejection 🗣 (via @BleacherReport) pic.twitter.com/IywyWRhANC
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Kyrie Irving has been in a finals hole before. His advice for Luka Doncic, Mavericks? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:54 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Kyrie Irving has been in a finals hole before. His advice for Luka Doncic, Mavericks? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:54 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“Luka Doncic has to look off the refs and into a mirror.” 😳 @tomhaberstroh
Is Luka to blame for the Mavs’ 3-0 deficit? pic.twitter.com/VHvS2uqRL3 – 9:47 PM
“Luka Doncic has to look off the refs and into a mirror.” 😳 @tomhaberstroh
Is Luka to blame for the Mavs’ 3-0 deficit? pic.twitter.com/VHvS2uqRL3 – 9:47 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Day begins with Jalen Brunson going at Reggie Miller… day ends with Josh Hart going at Tyrese Haliburton…
yet another reason why Knicks fans have fallen so deeply in love with this Knicks team lol pic.twitter.com/EGC3fMsc2w – 9:30 PM
Day begins with Jalen Brunson going at Reggie Miller… day ends with Josh Hart going at Tyrese Haliburton…
yet another reason why Knicks fans have fallen so deeply in love with this Knicks team lol pic.twitter.com/EGC3fMsc2w – 9:30 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Luka Doncic discourse right now is a bit much, so here’s another reminder: Uplift the content you actually like and ignore the hot takes. We’ve got to deprogram ourselves out of coming on here just to be mad online
Full @PHNX_Suns pod: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/HXWXET9aTZ – 9:15 PM
The Luka Doncic discourse right now is a bit much, so here’s another reminder: Uplift the content you actually like and ignore the hot takes. We’ve got to deprogram ourselves out of coming on here just to be mad online
Full @PHNX_Suns pod: link.chtbl.com/PHNXSuns pic.twitter.com/HXWXET9aTZ – 9:15 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I think throughout this whole postseason he’s been going through a lot”
#Mavericks forward P.J. Washington explains how banged up Luka Dončić is to @TermineRadio and @JumpShot8 pic.twitter.com/kCvKC4InlP – 7:43 PM
“I think throughout this whole postseason he’s been going through a lot”
#Mavericks forward P.J. Washington explains how banged up Luka Dončić is to @TermineRadio and @JumpShot8 pic.twitter.com/kCvKC4InlP – 7:43 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
There are obvious fair criticisms of Luka, but the national hyperventilation the last 18 hours has been a bit much.
And as far as losing your cool & fouling out in a key Finals game? Yeah, we’ve seen that before. pic.twitter.com/3lsdMCpS6g – 6:00 PM
There are obvious fair criticisms of Luka, but the national hyperventilation the last 18 hours has been a bit much.
And as far as losing your cool & fouling out in a key Finals game? Yeah, we’ve seen that before. pic.twitter.com/3lsdMCpS6g – 6:00 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Live with @HarrisonWind & @BrendanVogt. Open up the tab and come hang.
Roster envy: Southwest division
What we’re learning about Luka, the Celtics
Doc Rivers on Dame, the role of public criticisms
📺 youtube.com/live/uuudu66pl… pic.twitter.com/KCPLvoXoGM – 5:11 PM
Live with @HarrisonWind & @BrendanVogt. Open up the tab and come hang.
Roster envy: Southwest division What we’re learning about Luka, the Celtics Doc Rivers on Dame, the role of public criticisms📺 youtube.com/live/uuudu66pl… pic.twitter.com/KCPLvoXoGM – 5:11 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
It truly is amazing how short some memories are — or how subservient to the desire of the holder.
Couple of weeks ago Luka was the best player in the league as he helped humble OKC and Minny.
Now, he’s not a winner and needs to change everything. – 4:48 PM
It truly is amazing how short some memories are — or how subservient to the desire of the holder.
Couple of weeks ago Luka was the best player in the league as he helped humble OKC and Minny.
Now, he’s not a winner and needs to change everything. – 4:48 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Stat lines from primary cover on Luka in each series:
Terance Mann – 9.3 points, 5.0 boards, 1.8 dimes
Lu Dort – 10.5 points, 4.8 boards, 1.8 dimes
Jaden McDaniels – 11.8 points, 2.4 boards, 1.0 dimes
Jaylen Brown – 24.3 points, 6.0 boards, 5.7 dimes
Insane 2-way impact from JB – 3:28 PM
Stat lines from primary cover on Luka in each series:
Terance Mann – 9.3 points, 5.0 boards, 1.8 dimes
Lu Dort – 10.5 points, 4.8 boards, 1.8 dimes
Jaden McDaniels – 11.8 points, 2.4 boards, 1.0 dimes
Jaylen Brown – 24.3 points, 6.0 boards, 5.7 dimes
Insane 2-way impact from JB – 3:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic says he and Mavs needs to get back to the fun they were playing with in the first 3 series: “I just want to win so bad,” he said. pic.twitter.com/lI45qZRhaU – 2:47 PM
Doncic says he and Mavs needs to get back to the fun they were playing with in the first 3 series: “I just want to win so bad,” he said. pic.twitter.com/lI45qZRhaU – 2:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Doncic on belief down 0-3: “In the regular season, we were very low … then we just went up … it was a point we all came together. The chemistry from there went to the top … we’re going to believe until the end.” – 2:46 PM
Doncic on belief down 0-3: “In the regular season, we were very low … then we just went up … it was a point we all came together. The chemistry from there went to the top … we’re going to believe until the end.” – 2:46 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Luka Doncic at the podium now: “At some point, yeah, I just really want to win. Sometimes, I don’t show it the right way … I gotta do a better job showing it a different way. Go back to playing fun. We talked about how we came back from 20pts in the 4Q, we were having fun.” – 2:43 PM
Luka Doncic at the podium now: “At some point, yeah, I just really want to win. Sometimes, I don’t show it the right way … I gotta do a better job showing it a different way. Go back to playing fun. We talked about how we came back from 20pts in the 4Q, we were having fun.” – 2:43 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Luka deserves criticism but make sure there’s perspective. He’s only 25. How often is someone 25 or younger the best player on an NBA champion? Dwyane Wade in 2006 and Tim Duncan in 1999 maybe. Magic Johnson in 1980 and Larry Bird in ’81. Bill Walton in ’77. Point is it’s unusual – 2:34 PM
Luka deserves criticism but make sure there’s perspective. He’s only 25. How often is someone 25 or younger the best player on an NBA champion? Dwyane Wade in 2006 and Tim Duncan in 1999 maybe. Magic Johnson in 1980 and Larry Bird in ’81. Bill Walton in ’77. Point is it’s unusual – 2:34 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Among the takeaways upon re-watch of Game 3:
Irving (35) and Doncic (27) got their points largely with talented one-on-one moves.
Tatum (31) and Brown (30) scored mainly through concerted offensive actions that led to openings for others, as well.
Major difference. – 2:14 PM
Among the takeaways upon re-watch of Game 3:
Irving (35) and Doncic (27) got their points largely with talented one-on-one moves.
Tatum (31) and Brown (30) scored mainly through concerted offensive actions that led to openings for others, as well.
Major difference. – 2:14 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Finals create legacies and define great players. The enduring image of these Finals for Luka Doncic is not flattering — at the moment. But lets talk about the absolutely dominating, offensive barrage the Celtics have unleashed that left him in such a state espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:13 PM
Finals create legacies and define great players. The enduring image of these Finals for Luka Doncic is not flattering — at the moment. But lets talk about the absolutely dominating, offensive barrage the Celtics have unleashed that left him in such a state espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:13 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Everybody in the league knows Luka isn’t the best defensive player. But at the same time, no one cares about Luka’s defense because he’ll go and give you 50.”
@JaValeMcGee says Dallas needs to overcome Luka’s defensive struggles against Boston.
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/Gl9nFmwrUj – 1:33 PM
“Everybody in the league knows Luka isn’t the best defensive player. But at the same time, no one cares about Luka’s defense because he’ll go and give you 50.”
@JaValeMcGee says Dallas needs to overcome Luka’s defensive struggles against Boston.
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/Gl9nFmwrUj – 1:33 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Let’s talk game 3! Come join.
Why the Celtics’ arc is so fascinating
Jaylen Brown’s ascension
How much criticism does Luka deserve?
@LegsESPN on Jerry West
📺 youtube.com/live/dLY5sD4lP… pic.twitter.com/uocwVBql97 – 1:11 PM
Let’s talk game 3! Come join.
Why the Celtics’ arc is so fascinating Jaylen Brown’s ascension How much criticism does Luka deserve? @LegsESPN on Jerry West📺 youtube.com/live/dLY5sD4lP… pic.twitter.com/uocwVBql97 – 1:11 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Luka Doncic: “Six fouls in the NBA Finals… Come on, man. Be better than that.” pic.twitter.com/VFMTBuAePs – 1:04 PM
Luka Doncic: “Six fouls in the NBA Finals… Come on, man. Be better than that.” pic.twitter.com/VFMTBuAePs – 1:04 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Down one at halftime. No Porzingis. On the road. Against two desperate stars, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, who combined for 37 points in the first half.
The Celtics needed a big third quarter. They delivered a masterpiece.
My story on the 12 minutes of championship-level… – 12:42 PM
Down one at halftime. No Porzingis. On the road. Against two desperate stars, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, who combined for 37 points in the first half.
The Celtics needed a big third quarter. They delivered a masterpiece.
My story on the 12 minutes of championship-level… – 12:42 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Lots of criticism fired at Luka & in several cases it’s hard to disagree. But there is no more important player to his team than this guy in these Finals.
118 min on the floor Mavs are -4 (+ 9 in G3)
26 min off the floor Mavs are -28 (-16 in 10 min in G3. – 7 after fouling out) – 12:40 PM
Lots of criticism fired at Luka & in several cases it’s hard to disagree. But there is no more important player to his team than this guy in these Finals.
118 min on the floor Mavs are -4 (+ 9 in G3)
26 min off the floor Mavs are -28 (-16 in 10 min in G3. – 7 after fouling out) – 12:40 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Who’s slowing Luka Dončić down: the Celtics or himself? foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 12:29 PM
Who’s slowing Luka Dončić down: the Celtics or himself? foxsports.com/stories/nba/wh… – 12:29 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Mavericks fell at home last night in Game 3 of the #NBAFinals
@TheFrankIsola gives his take on where Luka Dončić stands as the Mavs face a 3-0 series deficit
pic.twitter.com/A0p4raukDw – 11:33 AM
The Mavericks fell at home last night in Game 3 of the #NBAFinals
@TheFrankIsola gives his take on where Luka Dončić stands as the Mavs face a 3-0 series deficit
pic.twitter.com/A0p4raukDw – 11:33 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Today’s @WhatsWrightShow, which you actually shouldn’t watch, talking all things NBA Finals and Game 3 and the nuclear takes on Luka, starts right now on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=-P2DON… – 10:32 AM
Today’s @WhatsWrightShow, which you actually shouldn’t watch, talking all things NBA Finals and Game 3 and the nuclear takes on Luka, starts right now on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=-P2DON… – 10:32 AM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Last night was the first time in Luka Doncic’s career where he fouled out in regulation (fouled out in OT on Oct. 29, 2022 and July 21, 2020). – 10:11 AM
Last night was the first time in Luka Doncic’s career where he fouled out in regulation (fouled out in OT on Oct. 29, 2022 and July 21, 2020). – 10:11 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic’s defense hits shameful levels with Mavericks on brink of being swept by Celtics
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:09 AM
Luka Doncic’s defense hits shameful levels with Mavericks on brink of being swept by Celtics
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 10:09 AM
Royce Webb @RoyceWebb
11 takes on the NBA Finals: Boston’s dominance, Luka’s defense, and more
@TheSteinLine
@JerryEngelmann
@teamziller
@JADubin5
@mad_hill
@KeithSmithNBA
@ABollwinkel
@Neil_Paine
@bballispoetry
roycewebb.com/p/11-takes-on-… – 10:08 AM
11 takes on the NBA Finals: Boston’s dominance, Luka’s defense, and more
@TheSteinLine
@JerryEngelmann
@teamziller
@JADubin5
@mad_hill
@KeithSmithNBA
@ABollwinkel
@Neil_Paine
@bballispoetry
roycewebb.com/p/11-takes-on-… – 10:08 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @TimCowlishaw:
With title hopes on the line, Luka Doncic let the Mavericks down when they needed him most dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:06 AM
From @TimCowlishaw:
With title hopes on the line, Luka Doncic let the Mavericks down when they needed him most dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 10:06 AM
Royce Webb @RoyceWebb
11 takes on the NBA Finals: Boston’s dominance, Luka’s defense, and more
@TheSteinLine
@JerryEngelmann
@teamziller
@JADubin5
@mad_hill
@KeithSmithNBA
@ABollwinkel
@Neil_Paine
@bballispoetry
roycewebb.com/p/11-takes-on-… – 10:05 AM
11 takes on the NBA Finals: Boston’s dominance, Luka’s defense, and more
@TheSteinLine
@JerryEngelmann
@teamziller
@JADubin5
@mad_hill
@KeithSmithNBA
@ABollwinkel
@Neil_Paine
@bballispoetry
roycewebb.com/p/11-takes-on-… – 10:05 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is live from 10-noon ET: Luka lets his team down, Redick back in the mix, Harvard’s alien study, Russ gonna Russ, @JaredSGreenberg, Buy/Sell w/@PrettyDaddyRTY, a special day, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 158
@InfSportsNet – 9:59 AM
The radio show is live from 10-noon ET: Luka lets his team down, Redick back in the mix, Harvard’s alien study, Russ gonna Russ, @JaredSGreenberg, Buy/Sell w/@PrettyDaddyRTY, a special day, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 158
@InfSportsNet – 9:59 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Maybe a small sliver of hope is that the same people tearing at Luka and the Mavs were all screaming that Boston couldn’t win with Tatum/Brown 1 year ago … despite ample proof of success together, just not a Finals victory. – 9:52 AM
Maybe a small sliver of hope is that the same people tearing at Luka and the Mavs were all screaming that Boston couldn’t win with Tatum/Brown 1 year ago … despite ample proof of success together, just not a Finals victory. – 9:52 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
-luka doncic criticism is fair
-mavs are a success story. reaching the finals after remaking the roster/their identity midseason is a big deal.
-celtics aren’t just the better team, they’re a great team. that matters more than anything
all of these things can be—and are—true – 9:47 AM
-luka doncic criticism is fair
-mavs are a success story. reaching the finals after remaking the roster/their identity midseason is a big deal.
-celtics aren’t just the better team, they’re a great team. that matters more than anything
all of these things can be—and are—true – 9:47 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t know. We couldn’t play physical. So, I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing, but 6th foul in the #NBAFinals and I’m basically like this (with hands out). Come on man. Better than that.”
Luka Doncic on fouling out in Game 3 loss as #Mavs down 3-0 to #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/Whfukab4Lg – 9:42 AM
“I don’t know. We couldn’t play physical. So, I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing, but 6th foul in the #NBAFinals and I’m basically like this (with hands out). Come on man. Better than that.”
Luka Doncic on fouling out in Game 3 loss as #Mavs down 3-0 to #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/Whfukab4Lg – 9:42 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
A big part of the frustration is that a lot of the complaints aren’t wrong with Luka … separately, I still hate how in US sports now it’s:
1st place: best ever?
3rd place: limitless potential
4th: limitless potential
5th: best team next year?
2nd: worst team in the league? – 9:41 AM
A big part of the frustration is that a lot of the complaints aren’t wrong with Luka … separately, I still hate how in US sports now it’s:
1st place: best ever?
3rd place: limitless potential
4th: limitless potential
5th: best team next year?
2nd: worst team in the league? – 9:41 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Again, with all the positives of this season and all the stupid narratives Luka eliminated … to have it ending like this is so frustrating. – 9:35 AM
Again, with all the positives of this season and all the stupid narratives Luka eliminated … to have it ending like this is so frustrating. – 9:35 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
Luka has struggled defensively this postseason.
Can he and the Mavs turn it around with their season on the line in Game 4? 👀 pic.twitter.com/VMRGL3hxVi – 9:19 AM
Luka has struggled defensively this postseason.
Can he and the Mavs turn it around with their season on the line in Game 4? 👀 pic.twitter.com/VMRGL3hxVi – 9:19 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
My takeaways from Game 3 on the Finals. One of them? It’s going to be really hard for Luka Doncic to win a title — ever — playing the level of defence he has in this series: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/nb… – 9:01 AM
My takeaways from Game 3 on the Finals. One of them? It’s going to be really hard for Luka Doncic to win a title — ever — playing the level of defence he has in this series: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/nb… – 9:01 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I can look into the future … and see Luka holding the Bill Russell trophy in one hand and the Larry O’Brien trophy in the other and say you know what, ‘Back in 2024, I wasn’t ready to win and I had to learn how to do it.’”
—@windhorstespn on Luka’s potential future pic.twitter.com/7CSgaBsPN8 – 8:38 AM
“I can look into the future … and see Luka holding the Bill Russell trophy in one hand and the Larry O’Brien trophy in the other and say you know what, ‘Back in 2024, I wasn’t ready to win and I had to learn how to do it.’”
—@windhorstespn on Luka’s potential future pic.twitter.com/7CSgaBsPN8 – 8:38 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the Finals:
30 PTS | 10 REB | 2 STL
32 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST
27 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST
Leading the Mavs in points, rebounds, assists, steals and threes. pic.twitter.com/QxpDKjMwkN – 8:36 AM
Luka in the Finals:
30 PTS | 10 REB | 2 STL
32 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST
27 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST
Leading the Mavs in points, rebounds, assists, steals and threes. pic.twitter.com/QxpDKjMwkN – 8:36 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic on fouling out, ‘We couldn’t play physical’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 8:13 AM
Luka Doncic on fouling out, ‘We couldn’t play physical’
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 8:13 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Celtics take a 3-0 series lead in the #NBAFinals!
@TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine react on The Starting Lineup!
🏀 Luka Fouls Out
🏀 Latest on Kristaps Porzingis
🏀 Remembering Jerry West
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/tXMlgKKJgd – 7:02 AM
The Celtics take a 3-0 series lead in the #NBAFinals!
@TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine react on The Starting Lineup!
🏀 Luka Fouls Out
🏀 Latest on Kristaps Porzingis
🏀 Remembering Jerry West
📻 Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive
📱 Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.twitter.com/tXMlgKKJgd – 7:02 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
NBA Finals MVP power rankings after Game 3:
1. Jaylen Brown
2. Jayson Tatum
3. Luka Doncic 🐎
4. Derrick White
5. Jrue Holiday pic.twitter.com/8c1CD7onTG – 5:01 AM
NBA Finals MVP power rankings after Game 3:
1. Jaylen Brown
2. Jayson Tatum
3. Luka Doncic 🐎
4. Derrick White
5. Jrue Holiday
pic.twitter.com/8c1CD7onTG – 5:01 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“Six fouls in the NBA Finals… Come on, man. Better than that” – Luka Doncic reacts to fouling out in Game 3 #NBAFinals #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:00 AM
“Six fouls in the NBA Finals… Come on, man. Better than that” – Luka Doncic reacts to fouling out in Game 3 #NBAFinals #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:00 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
He’s playing hurt. His usage rate is absurd. The Mavericks were even plus-9 with Luka Doncic on the floor in a 106-99 Game 3 loss to Boston. And still, Doncic’s defense is the real elephant in American Airlines Center.
Latest for @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-final… – 2:48 AM
He’s playing hurt. His usage rate is absurd. The Mavericks were even plus-9 with Luka Doncic on the floor in a 106-99 Game 3 loss to Boston. And still, Doncic’s defense is the real elephant in American Airlines Center.
Latest for @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/2024-nba-final… – 2:48 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
LUKA DONCIC – NBA FINALS
On court: 118 minutes, Boston 244, Dallas 240 (-4)
Off court: 26 minutes, Boston 74, Dallas 46 (-28) – 2:06 AM
LUKA DONCIC – NBA FINALS
On court: 118 minutes, Boston 244, Dallas 240 (-4)
Off court: 26 minutes, Boston 74, Dallas 46 (-28) – 2:06 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
After fouling out in a close Game 3⃣, Luka Doncic made a money sign gesture towards the referees and didn’t hold his frustration after 🤬
pic.twitter.com/Eb99Qyw7zn – 1:45 AM
After fouling out in a close Game 3⃣, Luka Doncic made a money sign gesture towards the referees and didn’t hold his frustration after 🤬
pic.twitter.com/Eb99Qyw7zn – 1:45 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic’s defense hits shameful levels with Mavericks on brink of being swept by Celtics
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 1:33 AM
Luka Doncic’s defense hits shameful levels with Mavericks on brink of being swept by Celtics
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 1:33 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
New: Kyrie Irving scored 35 points in Game 3 of the #NBAFinals, finally showing up to the party to support Luka Doncic.
However, there was one slight issue with Irving’s tardy arrival. He was joined by Jayson Tatum, who also regained his offensive groove.dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:33 AM
New: Kyrie Irving scored 35 points in Game 3 of the #NBAFinals, finally showing up to the party to support Luka Doncic.
However, there was one slight issue with Irving’s tardy arrival. He was joined by Jayson Tatum, who also regained his offensive groove.dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:33 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Celtics are 1⃣ win away from the NBA Championship against Luka Doncic’s Mavericks 😳 pic.twitter.com/J8o0KO0tez – 1:32 AM
Celtics are 1⃣ win away from the NBA Championship against Luka Doncic’s Mavericks 😳 pic.twitter.com/J8o0KO0tez – 1:32 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Luka Doncic let his team down in Game 3.
We talked about how Boston was able to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals:
youtube.com/watch?v=wHIQAi… pic.twitter.com/zacBjPNj4x – 1:31 AM
Luka Doncic let his team down in Game 3.
We talked about how Boston was able to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals:
youtube.com/watch?v=wHIQAi… pic.twitter.com/zacBjPNj4x – 1:31 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Brian Windhorst of ESPN, national media rip Luka Doncic after Mavericks-Celtics Game 3 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:07 AM
Brian Windhorst of ESPN, national media rip Luka Doncic after Mavericks-Celtics Game 3 dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:07 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“We couldn’t play physical so, I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing but six fouls in the NBA Finals… come on man, better than that.”
Luka Doncic on calls in Game 3 🗣
pic.twitter.com/DqVap5W57m – 1:03 AM
“We couldn’t play physical so, I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing but six fouls in the NBA Finals… come on man, better than that.”
Luka Doncic on calls in Game 3 🗣
pic.twitter.com/DqVap5W57m – 1:03 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
More heartbreak for the Mavs, but this was not about the officials and certainly about the 6th foul on Luka. This was again, about BOS volume shooting at the 3pt line, and yet another late 3rd/early 4th run that put the game out of reach. 14-0 in G1. 15-4 in G2, 20-5 tonight – 12:57 AM
More heartbreak for the Mavs, but this was not about the officials and certainly about the 6th foul on Luka. This was again, about BOS volume shooting at the 3pt line, and yet another late 3rd/early 4th run that put the game out of reach. 14-0 in G1. 15-4 in G2, 20-5 tonight – 12:57 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
This was Luka Doncic’s sixth foul. Good or bad call? 🤔
pic.twitter.com/sH6pvnkxRj – 12:53 AM
This was Luka Doncic’s sixth foul. Good or bad call? 🤔
pic.twitter.com/sH6pvnkxRj – 12:53 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Questionable calls? Silly fouls? Luka Doncic and the Mavericks in big NBA Finals hole dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:48 AM
Questionable calls? Silly fouls? Luka Doncic and the Mavericks in big NBA Finals hole dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:48 AM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Good morning, Lowe Post post-game podcast w/ @MoDakhil_NBA should be posting shortly — on a wild Game 3, Boston’s run, Luka fouling out (and other Luka things), and a tribute to Jerry West. – 12:45 AM
Good morning, Lowe Post post-game podcast w/ @MoDakhil_NBA should be posting shortly — on a wild Game 3, Boston’s run, Luka fouling out (and other Luka things), and a tribute to Jerry West. – 12:45 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Mavericks star Luka Dončić doesn’t want a fine, but he also didn’t like the four fouls called on him in 8 games minutes of Game 3. A story on an emotional night for all the Mavs, especially their star, after he fouled out, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/55606… – 12:37 AM
Mavericks star Luka Dončić doesn’t want a fine, but he also didn’t like the four fouls called on him in 8 games minutes of Game 3. A story on an emotional night for all the Mavs, especially their star, after he fouled out, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/55606… – 12:37 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic questions calls after fouling out in Mavericks’ Game 3 loss vs. Celtics: ‘C’mon man’
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:35 AM
Luka Doncic questions calls after fouling out in Mavericks’ Game 3 loss vs. Celtics: ‘C’mon man’
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:35 AM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
I crowned Luka too soon.
He met adversity head on in the OKC and MIN series. He was a force.
Boston has exposed the ugly that still exists in his game: the complaining, the fake hustle and the bad body for his age.
Young enough to learn from it, but will he ever get back? – 12:18 AM
I crowned Luka too soon.
He met adversity head on in the OKC and MIN series. He was a force.
Boston has exposed the ugly that still exists in his game: the complaining, the fake hustle and the bad body for his age.
Young enough to learn from it, but will he ever get back? – 12:18 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Brown: “Luka is a great player … it’s a tough lift for him. He’s been tough … pretty much able to get to whatever he wants. We just gotta continue to get better.” – 12:11 AM
Brown: “Luka is a great player … it’s a tough lift for him. He’s been tough … pretty much able to get to whatever he wants. We just gotta continue to get better.” – 12:11 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
It’s pretty crazy that one of the Top 3 biggest stars in the NBA fouls out of a crucial game with 4:12 in the 4th Q. Luka has a right to be upset. That should never happen. The series is over now. – 12:00 AM
It’s pretty crazy that one of the Top 3 biggest stars in the NBA fouls out of a crucial game with 4:12 in the 4th Q. Luka has a right to be upset. That should never happen. The series is over now. – 12:00 AM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic: I don’t want to say nothing, but six fouls in the NBA Finals?” Then he held out his hands, palms up. “I’m like this? Come on, man. (Be) better than that.” – 11:50 PM
Doncic: I don’t want to say nothing, but six fouls in the NBA Finals?” Then he held out his hands, palms up. “I’m like this? Come on, man. (Be) better than that.” – 11:50 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jason Kidd was asked if there any discussion on challenging Luka Doncic’s fifth foul.
“Maybe we should’ve challenged all of them.”
Reporter followed up and said it looked like Jaylen Brown hooked Doncic.
Kidd: “Looks can be deceiving.” – 11:49 PM
Jason Kidd was asked if there any discussion on challenging Luka Doncic’s fifth foul.
“Maybe we should’ve challenged all of them.”
Reporter followed up and said it looked like Jaylen Brown hooked Doncic.
Kidd: “Looks can be deceiving.” – 11:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic, 2024 NBA Finals
– Game 1: 1 assist (fewest ever for Doncic in a playoff game)
– Game 2: 8 turnovers (2nd-most ever for Doncic in a playoff game)
– Game 3: 6 fouls (most ever for Doncic in a playoff game) – 11:46 PM
Luka Doncic, 2024 NBA Finals
– Game 1: 1 assist (fewest ever for Doncic in a playoff game)
– Game 2: 8 turnovers (2nd-most ever for Doncic in a playoff game)
– Game 3: 6 fouls (most ever for Doncic in a playoff game) – 11:46 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
In NBA Finals Game 3 loss, Mavericks star Luka Doncic fouled out for just the third time in his six-year career (448 regular season & playoff games).
– This was his first foul out in a regulation game (no overtime).
– This was his first foul out in 48 career playoff games. – 11:43 PM
In NBA Finals Game 3 loss, Mavericks star Luka Doncic fouled out for just the third time in his six-year career (448 regular season & playoff games).
– This was his first foul out in a regulation game (no overtime).
– This was his first foul out in 48 career playoff games. – 11:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“It’s not over til it’s over, so we just gotta believe.”
Luka isn’t giving up hope just yet 😬 pic.twitter.com/VhtpkmcpJ6 – 11:40 PM
“It’s not over til it’s over, so we just gotta believe.”
Luka isn’t giving up hope just yet 😬 pic.twitter.com/VhtpkmcpJ6 – 11:40 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic: “We couldn’t play physical. I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing. You know, six fouls in the NBA Finals, basically I’m like this (motions with palms out). C’mon, man. Better than that.” – 11:33 PM
Luka Doncic: “We couldn’t play physical. I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing. You know, six fouls in the NBA Finals, basically I’m like this (motions with palms out). C’mon, man. Better than that.” – 11:33 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka asked about fouling out in the fourth:
I mean, I don’t know. We couldn’t play physical. I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing. You know, six fouls in the NBA Finals, basically I’m like this 🤷
C’mon, man. Better than that. – 11:28 PM
Luka asked about fouling out in the fourth:
I mean, I don’t know. We couldn’t play physical. I don’t know. I don’t want to say nothing. You know, six fouls in the NBA Finals, basically I’m like this 🤷
C’mon, man. Better than that. – 11:28 PM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Luka thought he would get a star call. He didn’t. Right or wrong, move out of the way and stay in game – 11:25 PM
Luka thought he would get a star call. He didn’t. Right or wrong, move out of the way and stay in game – 11:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic had the points in a NBA Finals game that ended with a disqualification (27) since Stephen Curry had 30 points prior to fouling out of Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals.
You may remember that game for Steph’s mouthpiece.
Kyrie Irving was playing at home both times pic.twitter.com/kzJ7ARr0cB – 11:23 PM
Luka Doncic had the points in a NBA Finals game that ended with a disqualification (27) since Stephen Curry had 30 points prior to fouling out of Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals.
You may remember that game for Steph’s mouthpiece.
Kyrie Irving was playing at home both times pic.twitter.com/kzJ7ARr0cB – 11:23 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic on teams that trail 3-0 in series being 0-156 in NBA history: “It’s not over until it’s over, so we just gotta believe.” – 11:21 PM
Luka Doncic on teams that trail 3-0 in series being 0-156 in NBA history: “It’s not over until it’s over, so we just gotta believe.” – 11:21 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic: I don’t want to say nothing, but six fouls in the NBA Finals . . . like this? Come on, man. Be better than that.” – 11:20 PM
Doncic: I don’t want to say nothing, but six fouls in the NBA Finals . . . like this? Come on, man. Be better than that.” – 11:20 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Only the third time Doncic has fouled out in his six-season career — and first time in the playoffs. – 11:08 PM
Only the third time Doncic has fouled out in his six-season career — and first time in the playoffs. – 11:08 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
We are live right now!!! Tatum finally showed up and JB on his way to winning the Finals MVP. Was this Luka worse performance of his playoff career?
youtube.com/live/O-lLKJkat… – 11:08 PM
We are live right now!!! Tatum finally showed up and JB on his way to winning the Finals MVP. Was this Luka worse performance of his playoff career?
youtube.com/live/O-lLKJkat… – 11:08 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
5% loss on the Mavs. It was a terrible missed opportunity for Dallas, which fell asleep for 15+ minutes of game time. Jason Kidd butchered the non-Luka minutes and Doncic & Kyrie went away from trusting teammates when they could’ve surged ahead late. Jaylen Brown needs to be MVP – 11:06 PM
5% loss on the Mavs. It was a terrible missed opportunity for Dallas, which fell asleep for 15+ minutes of game time. Jason Kidd butchered the non-Luka minutes and Doncic & Kyrie went away from trusting teammates when they could’ve surged ahead late. Jaylen Brown needs to be MVP – 11:06 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Biggest play of the game, as it turned out. Silly Luka frustration foul 90 feet from the basket, and one of the six that knocked him out of the game in crunch time. pic.twitter.com/RckeNagxWk – 11:04 PM
Biggest play of the game, as it turned out. Silly Luka frustration foul 90 feet from the basket, and one of the six that knocked him out of the game in crunch time. pic.twitter.com/RckeNagxWk – 11:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Left is Luka and Kyrie. Right is the rest of the Mavs.
62 PTS 37 PTS
24 FG 14 FG
5 3P 4 3P pic.twitter.com/yXzPxzUuba – 11:02 PM
Left is Luka and Kyrie. Right is the rest of the Mavs.
62 PTS 37 PTS
24 FG 14 FG
5 3P 4 3P pic.twitter.com/yXzPxzUuba – 11:02 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
By the way the sixth foul that disqualified Luka was the right call. – 11:01 PM
By the way the sixth foul that disqualified Luka was the right call. – 11:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Mavs cut a 21-point 4th Q deficit all the way down to 1 with 3:37 to go but couldn’t get any closer, playing the last 4:12 without Luka Doncic after he fouled out.
The Celtics win, 106-99, to go up 3-0 in the Finals and pull one win away from the franchise’s 18th title. – 10:59 PM
The Mavs cut a 21-point 4th Q deficit all the way down to 1 with 3:37 to go but couldn’t get any closer, playing the last 4:12 without Luka Doncic after he fouled out.
The Celtics win, 106-99, to go up 3-0 in the Finals and pull one win away from the franchise’s 18th title. – 10:59 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Tough break for Dallas. No Porzingis for Boston. Finally got the big Kyrie game. Defended pretty well (3rd quarter notwithstanding). 20-2 4th-quarter run to get back into it. Even hung in after Luka fouled out. Could’ve made things interesting. Instead, they’re on the ropes. – 10:59 PM
Tough break for Dallas. No Porzingis for Boston. Finally got the big Kyrie game. Defended pretty well (3rd quarter notwithstanding). 20-2 4th-quarter run to get back into it. Even hung in after Luka fouled out. Could’ve made things interesting. Instead, they’re on the ropes. – 10:59 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jaylen Brown tonight:
30 PTS (24 in 2nd half)
8 REB
8 AST
Had more points, rebounds and assists than Luka. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:59 PM
Jaylen Brown tonight:
30 PTS (24 in 2nd half)
8 REB
8 AST
Had more points, rebounds and assists than Luka. statmuse.com/nba/player/jay… – 10:59 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The Celtics go up 3-0 in the NBA Finals as they shot nearly twice as many 3s as Dallas. The Mavs made a valiant comeback in the fourth as they started burying 3s, but Jaylen Brown went at Luka Dončić until the Mavs star fouled out and Boston held on from there. Boston has lost… – 10:58 PM
The Celtics go up 3-0 in the NBA Finals as they shot nearly twice as many 3s as Dallas. The Mavs made a valiant comeback in the fourth as they started burying 3s, but Jaylen Brown went at Luka Dončić until the Mavs star fouled out and Boston held on from there. Boston has lost… – 10:58 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving tonight:
8 assists
5 turnovers
Dallas’ supporting cast:
4/11 from three
Boston executed its defensive gameplan to near perfection in this series. – 10:57 PM
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving tonight:
8 assists
5 turnovers
Dallas’ supporting cast:
4/11 from three
Boston executed its defensive gameplan to near perfection in this series. – 10:57 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Jaylen Brown was has been a MF DAWG in the Second Half. Luka has been cost his team in EVERY way. – 10:56 PM
Jaylen Brown was has been a MF DAWG in the Second Half. Luka has been cost his team in EVERY way. – 10:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Here’s the pivot 6th foul on Luka, who was NOT happy about the call – 10:52 PM
Here’s the pivot 6th foul on Luka, who was NOT happy about the call – 10:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I know the Celtics hate to double but they should be playing 2019 Harden rules on Kyrie right now. Double him the moment he crosses half-court. Luka’s out and they have no other shot-creators. – 10:51 PM
I know the Celtics hate to double but they should be playing 2019 Harden rules on Kyrie right now. Double him the moment he crosses half-court. Luka’s out and they have no other shot-creators. – 10:51 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka fouling out is the best thing to happen to this Dallas defense – 10:49 PM
Luka fouling out is the best thing to happen to this Dallas defense – 10:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic has only fouled out 3 times in his career. pic.twitter.com/qWTgfC5lZN – 10:48 PM
Luka Doncic has only fouled out 3 times in his career. pic.twitter.com/qWTgfC5lZN – 10:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I truly don’t know which end of the take-o-sphere would be funnier if Dallas wins this game: the “Celtics couldn’t beat Dallas without Luka” side or the “Wow is Luka maybe not a winning player after all” side. I want it all. Inject it into my skull. Let’s go Mavs. – 10:48 PM
I truly don’t know which end of the take-o-sphere would be funnier if Dallas wins this game: the “Celtics couldn’t beat Dallas without Luka” side or the “Wow is Luka maybe not a winning player after all” side. I want it all. Inject it into my skull. Let’s go Mavs. – 10:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LUKA FOULS OUT WITH FOUR MINUTES LEFT 😳 pic.twitter.com/StomEYzr3f – 10:47 PM
LUKA FOULS OUT WITH FOUR MINUTES LEFT 😳 pic.twitter.com/StomEYzr3f – 10:47 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic has fouled out for the first time in his playoff career. – 10:47 PM
Luka Doncic has fouled out for the first time in his playoff career. – 10:47 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mark Davis confirms the foul call was correct. Challenge unsuccessful. Doncic has fouled out. – 10:47 PM
Mark Davis confirms the foul call was correct. Challenge unsuccessful. Doncic has fouled out. – 10:47 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
For the first time in his postseason career, Luka Doncic has fouled out. – 10:47 PM
For the first time in his postseason career, Luka Doncic has fouled out. – 10:47 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Mavericks lose challenge. Luka fouls out. #Celtics #NBAFInals – 10:47 PM
#Mavericks lose challenge. Luka fouls out. #Celtics #NBAFInals – 10:47 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
What are the Vegas odds for that sixth foul on Luka being overturned? – 10:46 PM
What are the Vegas odds for that sixth foul on Luka being overturned? – 10:46 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Dallas challenges Luka’s sixth foul and ESPN just goes to commercial. Maybe looks a few replays and talk about what may be the most important call of the season – 10:46 PM
Dallas challenges Luka’s sixth foul and ESPN just goes to commercial. Maybe looks a few replays and talk about what may be the most important call of the season – 10:46 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Luka had a bad frustration foul earlier (that even he acknowledged). I believe it was his second. This is why your stars should preserve their fouls. – 10:45 PM
Luka had a bad frustration foul earlier (that even he acknowledged). I believe it was his second. This is why your stars should preserve their fouls. – 10:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There’s no way they uphold that call and disqualify Luka Doncic – 10:45 PM
There’s no way they uphold that call and disqualify Luka Doncic – 10:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic in Game 3:
27 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
Fouled out with 4 minutes to go. pic.twitter.com/3Ml9uxqy36 – 10:45 PM
Luka Doncic in Game 3:
27 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
Fouled out with 4 minutes to go. pic.twitter.com/3Ml9uxqy36 – 10:45 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka fouls out. It will be challenged but I don’t see how it is overturned – 10:44 PM
Luka fouls out. It will be challenged but I don’t see how it is overturned – 10:44 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Luka fouls out with 4:12 left, unless it’s overturned on review. Feels like a big moment. – 10:44 PM
Luka fouls out with 4:12 left, unless it’s overturned on review. Feels like a big moment. – 10:44 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Wow. Luka Doncic just fouled out, but Jason Kidd is challenging the call. – 10:44 PM
Wow. Luka Doncic just fouled out, but Jason Kidd is challenging the call. – 10:44 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic has fouled out. But Jason Kidd has challenged the foul call. – 10:44 PM
Doncic has fouled out. But Jason Kidd has challenged the foul call. – 10:44 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka picks up foul No. 6. J-Kidd challenges almost before Luka hit the ground. – 10:44 PM
Luka picks up foul No. 6. J-Kidd challenges almost before Luka hit the ground. – 10:44 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Luka Doncic has fouled out. Great push by Jaylen Brown in transition to force the contact. Mavs challenging the call. – 10:44 PM
Luka Doncic has fouled out. Great push by Jaylen Brown in transition to force the contact. Mavs challenging the call. – 10:44 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Luka Doncic just fouled out, and did the money sign at Kevin Scott after doing so. – 10:44 PM
Luka Doncic just fouled out, and did the money sign at Kevin Scott after doing so. – 10:44 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
five fouls for Doncic. want to say at least a couple of those came out of frustration from earlier in the game – 10:42 PM
five fouls for Doncic. want to say at least a couple of those came out of frustration from earlier in the game – 10:42 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have put together a massive comeback and now trail 93-90 with 5:25 still left. Will the clutch Mavericks that were so good in tight situations prevail? Tatum-Brown with 53. Luka-Kyrie with 58. – 10:40 PM
Mavericks have put together a massive comeback and now trail 93-90 with 5:25 still left. Will the clutch Mavericks that were so good in tight situations prevail? Tatum-Brown with 53. Luka-Kyrie with 58. – 10:40 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
I think Luka Doncic wanted to push the pace on that last possession. Kidd calls timeout instead. Dallas trails 93-90 with 5:25 left. – 10:39 PM
I think Luka Doncic wanted to push the pace on that last possession. Kidd calls timeout instead. Dallas trails 93-90 with 5:25 left. – 10:39 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
That Horford travel could be a big one. C’s had a massive 5 on 4 with Doncic miles behind the play. – 10:37 PM
That Horford travel could be a big one. C’s had a massive 5 on 4 with Doncic miles behind the play. – 10:37 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Tough travel there by Horford. Luka was miles away from the play and Cs had an easy 5 on 4. – 10:36 PM
Tough travel there by Horford. Luka was miles away from the play and Cs had an easy 5 on 4. – 10:36 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Felt like Luka got tired going all out on both ends early … or painkillers wore off … but the rest of his game has screamed of fatigue.
But hate to pick on one guy with all that this game has been, especially the 1st guy that got them here – 10:28 PM
Felt like Luka got tired going all out on both ends early … or painkillers wore off … but the rest of his game has screamed of fatigue.
But hate to pick on one guy with all that this game has been, especially the 1st guy that got them here – 10:28 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Luka is one of the best players in the league and carries an enormous offensive load for Dallas, but his defense these last two games has been disgusting.
You’re not going to win finals games with a superstar playing with this little effort. – 10:27 PM
Luka is one of the best players in the league and carries an enormous offensive load for Dallas, but his defense these last two games has been disgusting.
You’re not going to win finals games with a superstar playing with this little effort. – 10:27 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Out of the timeout, Mavs run a post up for Luka.
Do they not see what’s happening here? – 10:26 PM
Out of the timeout, Mavs run a post up for Luka.
Do they not see what’s happening here? – 10:26 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
This defensive gameplan on Doncic has worked perfectly all series. – 10:26 PM
This defensive gameplan on Doncic has worked perfectly all series. – 10:26 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
11-0 Celtics run as Boston keeps launching 3s and the Mavs stars have slowed down in the second half. Dallas only has 6 three-point attempts from everyone outside Luka and Kyrie. Celtics have 21 attempts from the non-Jays, which is more than Dallas’ 17 total. This is the TI-89… – 10:24 PM
11-0 Celtics run as Boston keeps launching 3s and the Mavs stars have slowed down in the second half. Dallas only has 6 three-point attempts from everyone outside Luka and Kyrie. Celtics have 21 attempts from the non-Jays, which is more than Dallas’ 17 total. This is the TI-89… – 10:24 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Luka is a wonderful player who is battling through some physical stuff … but my god is he getting cooked tonight. – 10:21 PM
Luka is a wonderful player who is battling through some physical stuff … but my god is he getting cooked tonight. – 10:21 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka and Kyrie: 21/44
Gafford and Lively: 5/6
Everyone else: 3/15
Gafford and Lively still not getting many shot attempts due to Boston’s defense. Every other Mavericks role player has once again been awful. – 10:21 PM
Luka and Kyrie: 21/44
Gafford and Lively: 5/6
Everyone else: 3/15
Gafford and Lively still not getting many shot attempts due to Boston’s defense. Every other Mavericks role player has once again been awful. – 10:21 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Luka/Kyrie: 51 points
PJ Washington/Daniel Gafford/Derrick Jones Jr.: 12 – 10:19 PM
Luka/Kyrie: 51 points
PJ Washington/Daniel Gafford/Derrick Jones Jr.: 12 – 10:19 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 3: Boston 85, Mavericks 70
Over the last 28 minutes, Boston has outscored Dallas 73-45.
The Celtics have 38 3-point attempts. The Mavericks have 17.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have 51 points. The rest of the Mavs have 19.
Jayson Tatum has 21 for Boston. – 10:19 PM
After 3: Boston 85, Mavericks 70
Over the last 28 minutes, Boston has outscored Dallas 73-45.
The Celtics have 38 3-point attempts. The Mavericks have 17.
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have 51 points. The rest of the Mavs have 19.
Jayson Tatum has 21 for Boston. – 10:19 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics score 35 in 3Q, lead #Mavericks 85-70. Tatum 27, Brown 21, Holiday 9, Horford 8, White 8; Irving 26, Doncic 25, Gafford 6. #NBAFinals
BOS 13-20 FG in 3Q. – 10:19 PM
#Celtics score 35 in 3Q, lead #Mavericks 85-70. Tatum 27, Brown 21, Holiday 9, Horford 8, White 8; Irving 26, Doncic 25, Gafford 6. #NBAFinals
BOS 13-20 FG in 3Q. – 10:19 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Celtics have destroyed Luka defensively in this series to the point t where he needs to start having a little bit of pride on that end – 10:18 PM
The Celtics have destroyed Luka defensively in this series to the point t where he needs to start having a little bit of pride on that end – 10:18 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Celtics 85, #Mavs 70.
Irving: 26 pts, 3 rebs
Doncic: 25 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
Gafford: 6 pts, 3 rebs
Jayson Tatum: 27 pts, 3 asts, 4 rebs
Jaylen Brown: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 8 asts – 10:17 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Celtics 85, #Mavs 70.
Irving: 26 pts, 3 rebs
Doncic: 25 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
Gafford: 6 pts, 3 rebs
Jayson Tatum: 27 pts, 3 asts, 4 rebs
Jaylen Brown: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 8 asts – 10:17 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
We’ve played three quarters and Mavericks not named Irving or Doncic have 19 points.
That P.J. Washington 3 was the first one any Maverick besides Luka or Kyrie has made all game. – 10:17 PM
We’ve played three quarters and Mavericks not named Irving or Doncic have 19 points.
That P.J. Washington 3 was the first one any Maverick besides Luka or Kyrie has made all game. – 10:17 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
A 21-second possession where only Luka and Kyrie touched the ball, vs 12-second ones where seemingly every Celtic touches the ball. – 10:15 PM
A 21-second possession where only Luka and Kyrie touched the ball, vs 12-second ones where seemingly every Celtic touches the ball. – 10:15 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Unless Luka is really hurting, Mavs might’ve let this game get away by resting him too long. – 10:13 PM
Unless Luka is really hurting, Mavs might’ve let this game get away by resting him too long. – 10:13 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Down 10 with Luka off the floor. Kenny Loggins has a song about the spot Dallas is in right now. – 10:12 PM
Down 10 with Luka off the floor. Kenny Loggins has a song about the spot Dallas is in right now. – 10:12 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
What would Luka have to do/say for the refs to finally say “enough is enough.” – 10:08 PM
What would Luka have to do/say for the refs to finally say “enough is enough.” – 10:08 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Xavier Tillman hasn’t been perfect, but he’s holding his own against Doncic, which is *precisely* what the Celtics needed from him. – 10:08 PM
Xavier Tillman hasn’t been perfect, but he’s holding his own against Doncic, which is *precisely* what the Celtics needed from him. – 10:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Xavier Tillman has had one of the best 0-point, 3-rebound performances you’ll see in a game. He’s played excellent defense, including just blocking Luka Doncic in that isolation defensive possession.
Boston ball, up 6, with 3:50 to go in the third. – 10:07 PM
Xavier Tillman has had one of the best 0-point, 3-rebound performances you’ll see in a game. He’s played excellent defense, including just blocking Luka Doncic in that isolation defensive possession.
Boston ball, up 6, with 3:50 to go in the third. – 10:07 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Maverick’s defense is keeping the big help-ready for Luka (and Kyrie) since it’s such a blow-by every time. But the Celtics are putting a lot of pressure on that big to also cover cutters and the weakside corner shooter – 10:02 PM
Maverick’s defense is keeping the big help-ready for Luka (and Kyrie) since it’s such a blow-by every time. But the Celtics are putting a lot of pressure on that big to also cover cutters and the weakside corner shooter – 10:02 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Just rinse and repeat for Boston right now. Beat Luka off the bounce. Forces help. Offensive player being guarded by help man cuts to the rim. Finish. – 10:01 PM
Just rinse and repeat for Boston right now. Beat Luka off the bounce. Forces help. Offensive player being guarded by help man cuts to the rim. Finish. – 10:01 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Luka’s defense has almost been as detrimental as his offense is critical. – 9:57 PM
Luka’s defense has almost been as detrimental as his offense is critical. – 9:57 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Luka is so good offensively that you live with all the defensive deficiencies. But it really is like playing 5-on-4 out there with him sometimes. – 9:56 PM
Luka is so good offensively that you live with all the defensive deficiencies. But it really is like playing 5-on-4 out there with him sometimes. – 9:56 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
You hear about guys dying on screens in the pick-and-roll, but Luka just kind of dies as soon as he gets blown by. – 9:56 PM
You hear about guys dying on screens in the pick-and-roll, but Luka just kind of dies as soon as he gets blown by. – 9:56 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
No ground gained or lost in the 2Q, with the Mavericks still ahead by a point, 51-50.
🏀 Kyrie Irving: 20 pts
🏀 Jayson Tatum: 20 pts
🏀 Luka Doncic: 17 pts
🏀 SUPER SUB: Sam Hauser 9 pts in 9 minutes – 9:38 PM
No ground gained or lost in the 2Q, with the Mavericks still ahead by a point, 51-50.
🏀 Kyrie Irving: 20 pts
🏀 Jayson Tatum: 20 pts
🏀 Luka Doncic: 17 pts
🏀 SUPER SUB: Sam Hauser 9 pts in 9 minutes – 9:38 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics trail #Mavericks 51-50 at halftime in a close battle. Tatum 20, Horford 8, Brown 6; Irving 20, Doncic 17, Lively II 5.
3pt: DAL 5-15; BOS 9-27. – 9:36 PM
#Celtics trail #Mavericks 51-50 at halftime in a close battle. Tatum 20, Horford 8, Brown 6; Irving 20, Doncic 17, Lively II 5.
3pt: DAL 5-15; BOS 9-27. – 9:36 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Mavericks 51, Celtics 50
Both teams score 20 in the second quarter to leave this game hanging in the balance going to the second half.
Jayson Tatum has 20 points for Boston, while Kyrie Irving has 20 and Luka Doncic 17 for Dallas. Both teams are shooting 33 from 3. – 9:36 PM
Halftime: Mavericks 51, Celtics 50
Both teams score 20 in the second quarter to leave this game hanging in the balance going to the second half.
Jayson Tatum has 20 points for Boston, while Kyrie Irving has 20 and Luka Doncic 17 for Dallas. Both teams are shooting 33 from 3. – 9:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points at half:
37 — Luka and Kyrie
14 — Rest of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/PezzCDKTT5 – 9:35 PM
Points at half:
37 — Luka and Kyrie
14 — Rest of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/PezzCDKTT5 – 9:35 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
It’s incredible how bad/lazy Luka is on defense when you focus in on it – 9:29 PM
It’s incredible how bad/lazy Luka is on defense when you focus in on it – 9:29 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Luka has 13 shots, Kyrie has 12, and no other Mavs player has more than 3. – 9:27 PM
Luka has 13 shots, Kyrie has 12, and no other Mavs player has more than 3. – 9:27 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Kyrie (20) and Luka (15) have 35 of the Mavs’ 46 points. C’s are weathering the Kyrie game so far – 9:27 PM
Kyrie (20) and Luka (15) have 35 of the Mavs’ 46 points. C’s are weathering the Kyrie game so far – 9:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving, who failed to make a 3 in Games 1-2, is first Maverick besides Luka Doncic to make multiple 3s in this series – 9:22 PM
Kyrie Irving, who failed to make a 3 in Games 1-2, is first Maverick besides Luka Doncic to make multiple 3s in this series – 9:22 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Xavier Tillman with back-to-back outstanding defensive possessions against Luka and Kyrie. – 9:22 PM
Xavier Tillman with back-to-back outstanding defensive possessions against Luka and Kyrie. – 9:22 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Back-to-back isolation stops by Tillman on Doncic and Kyrie. This game has suddenly turned into a rock fight. – 9:21 PM
Back-to-back isolation stops by Tillman on Doncic and Kyrie. This game has suddenly turned into a rock fight. – 9:21 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Tillman gets the blocked shot on Luka then gets the over the back call… but gives it back on an illegal screen on the other end – 9:20 PM
Tillman gets the blocked shot on Luka then gets the over the back call… but gives it back on an illegal screen on the other end – 9:20 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
And here we have the flaw in the NBA’s challenge rules: Holiday clearly fouled Doncic but because referees cannot retroactively call a foul — and because Doncic was the last to touch it — it’s Boston’s ball. – 9:19 PM
And here we have the flaw in the NBA’s challenge rules: Holiday clearly fouled Doncic but because referees cannot retroactively call a foul — and because Doncic was the last to touch it — it’s Boston’s ball. – 9:19 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
This is the “America’s play” (or triangle) that JJ Redick and LeBron discussed on their podcast.
Nice defense from Pritchard to stop it. Starts on THJ, switches onto Lively, switches onto Luka, then holds on Luka. pic.twitter.com/m6OiuKb616 – 9:18 PM
This is the “America’s play” (or triangle) that JJ Redick and LeBron discussed on their podcast.
Nice defense from Pritchard to stop it. Starts on THJ, switches onto Lively, switches onto Luka, then holds on Luka. pic.twitter.com/m6OiuKb616 – 9:18 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Gonna end up Boston ball because they missed Holiday fouling Luka. Gotta change this rule so bad. – 9:16 PM
Gonna end up Boston ball because they missed Holiday fouling Luka. Gotta change this rule so bad. – 9:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Boston has won those out of bounds challenges all year so this could be another stop on Doncic. He’s 5/12 FG. – 9:16 PM
Boston has won those out of bounds challenges all year so this could be another stop on Doncic. He’s 5/12 FG. – 9:16 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The refs are letting them play. Doncic wanted a whistle right there. – 9:15 PM
The refs are letting them play. Doncic wanted a whistle right there. – 9:15 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Dallas got off to a great start but failed to make the most of Boston’s early struggles as the first quarter ended with the Mavs ahead 31-30.
🏀 Jayson Tatum: 13 pts
🏀 Luka Doncic: 13 pts
🏀Kyrie Irving: 9 pts – 9:08 PM
Dallas got off to a great start but failed to make the most of Boston’s early struggles as the first quarter ended with the Mavs ahead 31-30.
🏀 Jayson Tatum: 13 pts
🏀 Luka Doncic: 13 pts
🏀Kyrie Irving: 9 pts – 9:08 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The Luka continually complaining to the officials is biting Dallas in the you know what.
Twice in the last minute he failed to get back in transition because he was complaining. – 9:08 PM
The Luka continually complaining to the officials is biting Dallas in the you know what.
Twice in the last minute he failed to get back in transition because he was complaining. – 9:08 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 31, #Celtics 30.
Doncic: 13 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (5-9 FG)
Irving: 9 pts, 1 reb (4-7 FG)
Lively: 3 pts, 2 rebs
Jayson Tatum: 13 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast – 9:08 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 31, #Celtics 30.
Doncic: 13 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts (5-9 FG)
Irving: 9 pts, 1 reb (4-7 FG)
Lively: 3 pts, 2 rebs
Jayson Tatum: 13 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast – 9:08 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka and Kyrie in the first:
22 points on 9-for-16 shooting
And yet Dallas only leads 31-30 after the end of the quarter – 9:08 PM
Luka and Kyrie in the first:
22 points on 9-for-16 shooting
And yet Dallas only leads 31-30 after the end of the quarter – 9:08 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
18-6 #Celtics run to end 1Q, they trail #Mavericks 31-30. Tatum 13, Hauser 6, Horford 5; Doncic 13, Irving 9.
3pt: DAL 2-9; BOS 5-13. – 9:07 PM
18-6 #Celtics run to end 1Q, they trail #Mavericks 31-30. Tatum 13, Hauser 6, Horford 5; Doncic 13, Irving 9.
3pt: DAL 2-9; BOS 5-13. – 9:07 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Those Doncic 3pt settles sucked the life out of Dallas’ offense and gave Boston great run out opportunities the other way. #Celtics finish 18-6 to close the 1Q. – 9:07 PM
Those Doncic 3pt settles sucked the life out of Dallas’ offense and gave Boston great run out opportunities the other way. #Celtics finish 18-6 to close the 1Q. – 9:07 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics settled in nicely after going down by as many as 13. Only a 31-30 deficit and they’re starting to hit 3s. Tatum and Doncic with 13 points each, so that’s also fun – 9:07 PM
Celtics settled in nicely after going down by as many as 13. Only a 31-30 deficit and they’re starting to hit 3s. Tatum and Doncic with 13 points each, so that’s also fun – 9:07 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Mavericks 31, Celtics 30
Dallas opened the first with a 25-12 run, only for Boston to close it with an 18-6 run of its own to make it a one-point game after one.
Luka and Kyrie combined for 22 for Dallas, while Jayson Tatum had a huge breakout with 13 for Boston. – 9:07 PM
After 1: Mavericks 31, Celtics 30
Dallas opened the first with a 25-12 run, only for Boston to close it with an 18-6 run of its own to make it a one-point game after one.
Luka and Kyrie combined for 22 for Dallas, while Jayson Tatum had a huge breakout with 13 for Boston. – 9:07 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Really nice sequence from Sam Hauser, switching onto Kyrie and denying the ball, then switching onto Luka and playing solid defense.
Jaylen Brown finishes it off with a great defensive play on Kleber. pic.twitter.com/OrXe6qoa6C – 9:07 PM
Really nice sequence from Sam Hauser, switching onto Kyrie and denying the ball, then switching onto Luka and playing solid defense.
Jaylen Brown finishes it off with a great defensive play on Kleber. pic.twitter.com/OrXe6qoa6C – 9:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doris Burke chastising Luka Doncic for complaining to the refs on a possession that resulted in a Sam Hauser transition 3
Time to bump the preview @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/55569… – 9:06 PM
Doris Burke chastising Luka Doncic for complaining to the refs on a possession that resulted in a Sam Hauser transition 3
Time to bump the preview @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/55569… – 9:06 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Massive end-of-quarter swing there for the Cs. Luka shot too early to give Cs a chance for 2-for-1. Hauser 3, stop, Tatum dunk, and it’s a 1-point game. – 9:06 PM
Massive end-of-quarter swing there for the Cs. Luka shot too early to give Cs a chance for 2-for-1. Hauser 3, stop, Tatum dunk, and it’s a 1-point game. – 9:06 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
That Jaylen block on the Kleber 3 was set up by Hauser denying Luka all the way out to midcourt. Made it very tough on him. – 9:00 PM
That Jaylen block on the Kleber 3 was set up by Hauser denying Luka all the way out to midcourt. Made it very tough on him. – 9:00 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jayson Tatum gets a 3 to go in after a couple of friendly bounces. Mavs lead 25-19 with 3:23 left in the first quarter. Irving and Doncic with 9 points each. – 8:56 PM
Jayson Tatum gets a 3 to go in after a couple of friendly bounces. Mavs lead 25-19 with 3:23 left in the first quarter. Irving and Doncic with 9 points each. – 8:56 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Tatum is getting cooked by Luka right now, Mavs are running stuff trying to get Tatum to switch onto him. – 8:55 PM
Tatum is getting cooked by Luka right now, Mavs are running stuff trying to get Tatum to switch onto him. – 8:55 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Fun how much Tatum vs. Doncic we’re seeing early on both ends. – 8:53 PM
Fun how much Tatum vs. Doncic we’re seeing early on both ends. – 8:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Doncic just grimaced after that Tatum rolling layup. Gets back on the ball and bumps him out of the way for 2 more of his own. He’s beating Tatum downhill early. Tillman’s in and has given up baskets to Lively & Irving. It’s going to be a challenge for BOS without Porzingis. – 8:53 PM
Doncic just grimaced after that Tatum rolling layup. Gets back on the ball and bumps him out of the way for 2 more of his own. He’s beating Tatum downhill early. Tillman’s in and has given up baskets to Lively & Irving. It’s going to be a challenge for BOS without Porzingis. – 8:53 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Luka trying to make the internet do a “Tatum defense compilation” based on this quarter alone… – 8:50 PM
Luka trying to make the internet do a “Tatum defense compilation” based on this quarter alone… – 8:50 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks could not ask for a better start. They are up 21-9 with 5:48 left in the first. Luka and Kyrie have 15 points. – 8:50 PM
Mavericks could not ask for a better start. They are up 21-9 with 5:48 left in the first. Luka and Kyrie have 15 points. – 8:50 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Doncic just grimaced after that Tatum rolling layup. Gets back on the ball and bumps him out of the way for 2 more of his own. He’s beating Tatum downhill early. – 8:50 PM
Doncic just grimaced after that Tatum rolling layup. Gets back on the ball and bumps him out of the way for 2 more of his own. He’s beating Tatum downhill early. – 8:50 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving and Doncic are prioritizing getting downhill as much as possible. – 8:50 PM
Irving and Doncic are prioritizing getting downhill as much as possible. – 8:50 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Luka has been big dogging Tatum since the tip. Just driving straight through him on every possession. Mavs offense has just been that and Kyrie attacking Horford in space and they’re getting to the rim every tie. – 8:50 PM
Luka has been big dogging Tatum since the tip. Just driving straight through him on every possession. Mavs offense has just been that and Kyrie attacking Horford in space and they’re getting to the rim every tie. – 8:50 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Reserving judgement until the second half, still not convinced Luka and Mavericks have the stamina to play a full 48 – 8:44 PM
Reserving judgement until the second half, still not convinced Luka and Mavericks have the stamina to play a full 48 – 8:44 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs couldn’t ask for a much better start: 9-2 and the game is only 1: 49 old.
Five points, 1 rebound, 1 assist for Doncic. – 8:43 PM
Mavs couldn’t ask for a much better start: 9-2 and the game is only 1: 49 old.
Five points, 1 rebound, 1 assist for Doncic. – 8:43 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
This is a real blood in the water open from the Mavs. The fans are going wild and Luka is barreling through Jrue Holiday. Celtics look like they’re on their heels to start the game, so Mazzulla calls an early timeout before the Mavs build a double digit lead. – 8:41 PM
This is a real blood in the water open from the Mavs. The fans are going wild and Luka is barreling through Jrue Holiday. Celtics look like they’re on their heels to start the game, so Mazzulla calls an early timeout before the Mavs build a double digit lead. – 8:41 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
This is the loudest arena I’ve heard all season. #Mavs up 9-2 just dominating Boston in these early minutes. Jones stripped Tatum clean and ran out for 2. Luka hit a pull up 3 over him. – 8:41 PM
This is the loudest arena I’ve heard all season. #Mavs up 9-2 just dominating Boston in these early minutes. Jones stripped Tatum clean and ran out for 2. Luka hit a pull up 3 over him. – 8:41 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Will have more later, but a snippet of my pregame conversation with @matrix31, a major component of the 2011 title run:
“This is a special group. I’m just in awe of it, with Luka and Kyrie heading the way and everybody else filling in. It sucks during the Finals because you – 8:15 PM
Will have more later, but a snippet of my pregame conversation with @matrix31, a major component of the 2011 title run:
“This is a special group. I’m just in awe of it, with Luka and Kyrie heading the way and everybody else filling in. It sucks during the Finals because you – 8:15 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Holiday
7:37 tip @theeagledallas – 8:03 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
BOS starters: Brown, Tatum, Horford, White, Holiday
7:37 tip @theeagledallas – 8:03 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Mavericks – American Airlines Center – June 12, 2024 – NBA Finals Game 3 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/bLi0PbVGAP – 8:01 PM
Celtics at Mavericks – American Airlines Center – June 12, 2024 – NBA Finals Game 3 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Dallas – Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington, Daniel Gafford
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Dallas: None pic.twitter.com/bLi0PbVGAP – 8:01 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
How injuries to Porzingis & Luka could impact the Finals…predictions for Game 3, & a look at the best expansion candidates on the latest Beyond the Arc pod: youtube.com/watch?v=DmmsbC… – 7:52 PM
How injuries to Porzingis & Luka could impact the Finals…predictions for Game 3, & a look at the best expansion candidates on the latest Beyond the Arc pod: youtube.com/watch?v=DmmsbC… – 7:52 PM
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ClutchPoints: “I just really wanna win. Sometimes I don’t show it in the right way… I got to do a better job showing it in a different way.” Luka Doncic on arguing with the officials 🗣 (via @JoeyMistretta_) pic.twitter.com/SbVNcfr2La -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / June 13, 2024
Malika Andrews: Luka Doncic admits he let Dallas down in Game 3, telling his teammates: “My bad, you can’t do that — especially in the NBA Finals.” Our interview on fouling out for the first time in the playoffs, needing another pain killing shot for Game 4 and trying to make history down 0-3: pic.twitter.com/kRSjL93IHy -via Twitter @malika_andrews / June 13, 2024
ClutchPoints: Brandin Podziemski: “What’s your thought process once you beat your initial defender?” Luka Doncic: “I just try to read the game. If he comes, there’s gonna be a lob open in the corner.” Warriors rookie Podziemski gets some tips from Luka 🙌 (via @JoeyMistretta_) pic.twitter.com/CySPsero2h -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / June 13, 2024
“We never tanked anything,” the Mavericks owner said. “We just decided to play our younger players the last couple of games. But it’s [general manager] Nico Harrison’s and mine’s and [coach] Jason Kidd’s job to make the tough decisions. Nobody who decides to rebuild effectively likes it. When you play your young players, it’s not always fun. So we just felt it was time to go young.” -via New York Post / June 9, 2024
By sitting their top players at the end of last season, the Mavericks increased their chances of both retaining their 2023 first-rounder and also keeping it away from the Knicks — who would’ve taken the pick as the final Kristaps Porzingis payment if it landed outside the top 10. Asked if it felt like unintended revenge after the Knicks were caught tampering with Jalen Brunson, Mark Cuban told The Post, “I’m not a revenge guy.” -via New York Post / June 9, 2024
Cuban said he’s unfazed by the perception. “I don’t care. People give me s— all the time,” he said. “You guys [the media] give me s— all the time. Does it really matter? It’s like going on Twitter and expecting everybody to be nice to you. You know the game, you’ve been doing this forever. You’ve seen the ups and downs. A broken hand changes everything. I just try to enjoy the moment.” -via New York Post / June 9, 2024