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☆ Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks cruise past Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Luka Dončić and Klay Thompson combined impressively in only their first game together to lead the Dallas Mavericks over the San Antonio Spurs 120-106 in the latest edition of the I-35 Rivalry. French phenom Victor Wembanyama had a tough night for the Spurs, scoring just 17 points while shooting a paltry 27.8% from the floor. On his San Antonio debut, veteran point guard Chris Paul had just three points but provided eight assists and seven rebounds. Thunder record statement win over the NuggetsShai Gilgeous-Alexander Chet Holmgren led the Thunder to an impressive win. Thursday night’s full scoresAway @ home (winners in bold)San Antonio Spurs 109-120 Dallas MavericksBoston Celtics 122-102 Washington WizardsOklahoma City Thunder 102-87 Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves 117-115 Sacramento Kings

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☆ Men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and Team USA’s top threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mike Prada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The 2024 men’s Olympic basketball tournament at the Paris Games is overflowing with star power — and not just from Team USA. Even South Sudan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, proved its mettle by nearly upsetting Team USA in a tune-up matchup last weekend. White was a member of the 2019 FIBA World Cup team, while Edwards and Haliburton made their debuts at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Twenty-seven of the 30 NBA teams will have at least one player participating in this tournament. Can Team USA do it again in 2024?

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☆ Dallas Mavericks one win away from NBA Finals as they go up 3-0 on the Minnesota Timberwolves
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, 116-107, to move to 3-0 in the series and knock on the door of their first NBA Finals appearance in 13 years. As a duo, Dončić and Irving scored or assisted 26 of the Mavericks’ 29 fourth quarter points. Dončić called Irving’s late-game performance “unbelievable.”“That’s why some people call him Mr. Fourth Quarter, right?” Dončić told reporters. Irving (right) scored 14 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter against the Timberwolves. I felt like in that fourth quarter, we had a good run going.

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☆ Luka Dončić continues record-breaking run with another huge triple-double
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Records continue to be broken on an almost nightly basis in the NBA and this time it is courtesy of Dallas Mavericks star, Luka Dončić. The Slovenian now holds the record for the most consecutive 30-point triple-doubles after a huge showing against the Detroit Pistons in Dallas’ 142-124 win on Saturday. After finishing the game with 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was in awe of his star player’s performance. It is now Dallas’ second win in a row after beating the Miami Heat 114-108 on Thursday. Every night, he does something.”'Luka Magic' finished the game with 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

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☆ Luka Doncic scores 73 points – tied for 4th most by a player in an NBA game
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Jason Hanna | Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Only Wilt Chamberlain (100 points and 78 points in the 1960s) and Kobe Bryant (81 in 2006) scored more in an NBA game. We’ve been struggling lately – the mindset was get a win,” Doncic said about his Mavericks (25-20) after the game. So, just seeing the game,” Doncic said. When I’m wrong I admit it, so probably shouldn’t have done that. Doncic, who was named Thursday to his fourth NBA All-Star Game, was selected by the Hawks with the No.

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Luka Doncic and Devin Booker went on another NBA scoring spree on Friday night, making this a week like none other in league history. “I mean, you have some amazing players, man," Doncic said Friday when asked about the recent run of great scoring performances. Chamberlain scored 100 on March 2, 1962; Bryant scored 81 on Jan. 18, 2006; Chamberlain had 78 on Dec. 8, 1961. And now, Doncic has joined their echelon, his 73 tying Thompson and Chamberlain (who did it twice) for fourth-most in an NBA game. Leaguewide, NBA teams are averaging about 116 points per game this season — the highest rate in the league since the 1969-70 season.

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DALLAS (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 23 points and Oklahoma City rallied after allowing Dallas’ NBA-record 30-0 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Mavericks 126-120 on Saturday night. Dallas led 120-118 before the Thunder scored the game’s final eight points. A dunk by rookie Chet Holmgren tied the score, and Williams put the Thunder ahead for good with a reverse drive with 40 seconds left. Williams hit two free throws with eight seconds left for the final points. The Mavericks’ run was the l ongest without allowing a basket in the play-by-play era, which dates to 1996-97.

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☆ Victor Wembanyama struggles with foul trouble in NBA debut as San Antonio Spurs lose to Dallas Mavericks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —After months of anticipation, Victor Wembanyama finally made his official NBA debut on Wednesday night in the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The top pick in this year’s draft, Wembanyama only played 23 minutes after struggling with foul trouble throughout. “One of the toughest things for a player is to get into foul trouble,” Popovich said, per ESPN. I thought he had a wonderful outing considering that.”ReturningAs Wembanyama made his full NBA debut, another generational talent also made headlines on Wednesday. “No matter how much I train, workout, play pickup, it’s nothing like a real NBA game.”

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid each scored 14 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves topped the Dallas Mavericks 104-96 on Saturday to complete a two-game sweep of the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. Anthony Edwards, who missed the first game on Thursday with an ankle issue, scored 13 for Minnesota. Dallas never led in Thursday’s preseason opener; it had the lead only three times on Saturday — 3-0, 6-5 and 13-11. The Mavericks now head to Spain where they’ll play Real Madrid — Doncic’s former team — on Tuesday. Minnesota doesn’t play again until Oct. 14 at New York.

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☆ The Blockbuster Trade That Doomed the Dallas Mavericks
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Robert O Connell | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Luka Doncic’s posture made his words redundant. He slumped in his chair, hung his head and, with the fingers of his immensely talented right hand, tapped irritated rhythms on the podium. “Sometimes I don’t feel it’s me, I’m just being out there.” Doncic said. “I used to have fun, smiling on the court.”

☆ Luka Doncić racks up 41-point triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors, 116-113
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Luka Doncić racked up an incredible 41-point triple-double as his Dallas Mavericks beat Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors 116-113. Doncić finished with 41 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists – his fifth triple-double of the season – and for good measure, added four steals and a block. Curry has excelled this season and is averaging 31.4 points per game but is struggling to carry the Warriors. Ron Jenkins/Getty ImagesFor all of Doncić’s brilliance, it was another night where Curry was let down by his teammates. After the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr addressed the team’s poor start to the season, “We have to expect that teams are going to make shots against us.

☆ Luka Doncic: NBA superstar prefers chess to Twitter
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“I just play chess on my phone,” said the Dallas Mavericks star. After his game-winning performance against the Boston Celtics in February 2021, Doncic was asked how he chooses how to dissect a defense. “It’s like playing chess: you’ve got to take your time and see the moves,” he told TNT after his 31-point performance. A quick scroll through Doncic’s blue tick verified Twitter account sees him celebrating the first basketball court built in Europe by an NBA team – his Mavericks team built a court in his homeland of Slovenia. The 26-year-old looks to be devoted sneakerhead, as he thanks on Twitter many of the shoemakers and sponsors he’s had in recent weeks.

☆ Luka Doncić sinks clutch three-pointer to help Mavericks beat the Clippers 103-101 in dramatic fashion
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Luka Doncić scored 35 points, including a clutch three-pointer with less than 30 seconds remaining, to give the Dallas Mavericks a 103-101 win over the LA Clippers despite blowing a 25-point lead. “Luka Magic” also had 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals, making every one of his 11 free throws along the way. Up against an injury-hit Clippers team – including Kawhi Leonard who is managing a knock to his knee – the Mavericks took a 15 point first-quarter lead. Mavs fans will be relieved as they narrowly avoided losing their second game of the season after leading by 22 or more. “We’re giving up a lot of big leads, just like we drew it up,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said after the game.

☆ Luka Doncic becomes only third player in NBA history to record seven 30-plus points to begin season
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Luka Doncic continued his scorching start to the 2022-23 NBA season and matched a record which only two NBA Hall of Famers have recorded. Doncic scored 33 points in the Dallas Mavericks’ 103-100 win against the Utah Jazz, meaning he’s now scored over 30 points in all seven of his games this season. Previously, four-time NBA MVP Chamberlain had been the last to reach the mark, doing so in 1962-63. “I always hear Wilt Chamberlain. A 23-year-old kid that is playing at this level is really, really kind of special and cool to see.

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