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☆ Luka Doncic nets triple-double, Mavs stay perfect
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/36] Oct 30, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) signs autographs for fans prior to game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. The three also combined to shoot 13 of 25 from 3-point range with Doncic leading the way at 6 of 12. Doncic also scored the Mavericks' final 11 points of the first half to go into intermission with 22. Five Mavericks scored in double figures with Josh Green chipping in 12 points. David Roddy scored nine points off the bench, and Jackson led Memphis with nine rebounds.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Petre Thomas, Doncic, Derrick Jones, Tim Hardaway Jr, Grant Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart, Jackson, Smart, Bane, Josh Green, Maxi Kleber, David Roddy Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, FedExForum, Grizzlies, Mavericks, Memphis, Five Mavericks, Thomson Locations: Memphis , Tennessee, USA, Dallas, Memphis, Doncic

☆ Dallas Mavericks Fined $750,000 for ‘Desire to Lose’ a Game
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-14 | by ( Victor Mather | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Dallas Mavericks were fined $750,000 by the N.B.A. on Friday for playing a weakened lineup in a game in an effort to miss the postseason and hang on to a first-round draft pick. The Mavericks sat out five of their best players for their second-to-last game of the season, against the Chicago Bulls on April 7. The remaining Mavericks lost the game, 115-112, and were eliminated from a chance to qualify for a play-in game. “It’s not so much waving the white flag,” Coach Jason Kidd told reporters after the game.

☆ NBA roundup: Mavs' playoff hopes dashed by Bulls
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The result ended the Mavericks' hopes of reaching the Western Conference play-in tournament. Chicago, which had already clinched an Eastern Conference play-in spot, played without leading scorers DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine as well as Patrick Beverley. Orlando, which was in contention for a play-in spot over the past month following a 5-20 start, played its second game since being eliminated Tuesday. Grizzlies 137, Bucks 114Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 36 points to lead seven Memphis players in double figures as the Grizzlies clinched the No. Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, Precious Achiuwa added 16 points, and Fred VanVleet had 12 points and eight assists.

☆ NBA roundup: 3-pointer at buzzer pushes Mavs past Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Anthony Davis scored 26 points with 10 rebounds for the Lakers after missing Wednesday's defeat to the Houston Rockets because of load management. Austin Reaves scored 16 points and Dennis Schroder added 15 as Los Angeles played its 10th consecutive game without LeBron James (foot). Washington's 12 points and Kelly Oubre Jr.'s 11 points led Charlotte. Jalen Green paced Houston with 25 points while Kevin Porter Jr. added 20. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 31 points and six assists, while Jonas Valanciunas had 22 points and 17 rebounds.

☆ NBA roundup: Devin Booker erupts for 58 in Suns' comeback win
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

[1/5] Dec 17, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (right) against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the second half at Footprint Center. Paul added 18 points for Phoenix while Mikal Bridges hit for 15 and Bismack Biyombo had 11. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 22 points, while Devin Vassell scored 18 and Zach Collins added 13. Lauri Markkanen and Malik Beasley both scored 18 points for the Jazz, who scored fewer than 100 points for just the second time this season. Evan Mobley recorded 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists to send the Cavaliers to their second win over the Mavericks in four days.

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