Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic: We're gonna be cautious with his injury
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Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanMavs lead the Jazz 68-51 at half — without Luka Doncic and with Jalen Brunson getting tossed in a washing machine.
Anyone who says they saw this coming is also a liar. – 10:23 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrowI mean I guess if you make every 3 you take, who needs Luka? – 10:17 PM
Brad Townsend @townbradLuka, I mean, Jalen Brunson, is 21-of-31 from the field in the last 5.5 quarters of this series. – 10:02 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsThere was a real question going into this series, with Luka out, if the Jazz had the three best players on the floor.
Real question now is do they even have the first? – 10:01 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsHard to blame Bogey for not being able to stay in front of Jalen Brunson.
But it’s emblematic of why the Mavericks should have supreme confidence regardless of whether Luka is playin or not.
Find the mismatch, put your head down, good things will happen. – 9:57 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsenPowell picks up his 3rd foul with 7:55 left 2Q, Jason Kidd calls timeout after the 2-0 Jazz run.
Dallas still leads 37-26. That the Jazz are currently on pace for 15 threes is crazy… they’re playing 2005 basketball right now. – 9:54 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanJosh Green picked a real fun time to hit his first two playoff 3-pointers.
The guys the Mavs wanted to step up most in Luka Doncic’s absence have done exactly that so far in what’s likely Luka’s last absence. – 9:35 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBAMaxi Kleber out here telling Luka “Take your time. I got this.” – 9:26 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefkoOut here at Goodfriends Beer Garden and Burger House in East Dallas and fans are into the Mavericks-Jazz game. Optimism is high, even with Luka sitting out tonight. Story coming later in the game at mavs.com – 9:22 PM
Michael Dugat @mdugVery few thought Brunson would ever be this good.
Related, how incredible is getting Luka and Brunson in the same draft? – 9:21 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsQuin Snyder discussed preparing for the @Dallas Mavericks with and without Luka Doncic before Game 3, potentially the last game the @Utah Jazz will see the floor without the superstar.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/mu6HnhzG2f – 8:21 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanLuka Doncic is out on the Vivint Arena court for a pregame shooting session — and for a good laugh at Peter Patton’s expense when he faked him in the post with a no-look toss and swish. pic.twitter.com/SqwHccEHL4 – 7:49 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzJason Kidd, asked what he would do to help his team withstand the early energy of the game, jokingly replied: “Yeah, we asked if we could bring some oxygen tanks on the side for the altitude, and we also asked if we could have some extra timeouts. … We’re still waiting.” – 7:44 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanJason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic will not play tonight vs. Jazz: “He continues to progress. We said from the start of his injury we would be cautious, and we feel like sitting him tonight follows that plan.” dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:43 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryanJason Kidd: “We asked to have some oxygen tanks on the side, and we asked for some extra timeouts. “
Reporter: “I’m sure that wasn’t accommodated.”
Kidd deadpans: “Well, we’re still waiting.” – 7:38 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryanWhen asked about Utah’s lack of made transition 3s in the series, Jason Kidd said, “We’ve dodged some bullets.” – 7:35 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzJason Kidd, talking about the Jazz’s proclivity for taking and making early 3s, says, “We’ve dodged some bullets. They’ve had some really good looks.” Expects the Jazz to push the pace and cited the need for Dallas to improve its transition defense. – 7:35 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoopsJason Kidd confirms Luka Doncic is out tonight for the @Dallas Mavericks.
#TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/PGbvSdYFEu – 7:33 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaDallas Mavericks officially rule out Luka Doncic for Game 3 tonight vs Jazz because of his left calf strain – 7:33 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahonJason Kidd on Luka Doncic: “He continues to progress, but as we’ve said from the start, we’re going to be cautious with his injury. Sitting him tonight fits with that.” – 7:32 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanJazz coach Quin Snyder on Jalen Brunson: “When he’s dribbling the ball, he’s constantly using his feet to get you off balance, and he’s able to use his strength to hold the line and use his body to create space.”
Said Jazz have plan for Luka, but Jalen has shown little dropoff. – 7:32 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPriceLuka will not play tonight. Kidd said Luka is making progress. – 7:32 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryanJason Kidd confirms that Luka Doncic will not play.
“We are going to be cautious.” – 7:31 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowillLuka is out for G3, confirmed by Jason Kidd. – 7:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbradKidd makes it official: No Doncic. – 7:31 PM
David Locke @DLocke09Luka Doncic is out for game 3 – 7:31 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzMavericks coach Jason Kidd confirms the widespread reports that Luka Doncic is OUT for tonight’s Game 3 vs. the Jazz. – 7:31 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefkoPresumably, we’ll hear the official word on Luka when Jason Kidd has his pregamer in about 30 minutes. If he’s out, as is being reported, here’s hoping the Mavericks packed their shooting eyes on the trip to Utah. – 6:59 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHammMaybe Luka would have recovered from his calf strain by now if he tried… pic.twitter.com/FZsQwzORVU – 6:43 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefkoInjuries really impacting the playoff landscape. Luka reportedly out again for Game 3, now we learn that Milwaukee has lost Khris Middleton until at least the second round and Devin Booker is out for a while for Phoenix. No sure things in this crazy year. – 6:43 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexlerHow would this starting five of players injured since April 10th fare in the playoffs – if healthy?
Booker, Luka, Barnes, Middleton, Capela – 6:21 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalkLuka Doncic out for Game 3 in Utah, expected to return for Game 4 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/21/luk… – 6:17 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnESPN story on Dallas star Luka Doncic ruled out for Game 3 vs. Utah tonight: es.pn/3L4jqPF – 6:14 PM
Brad Townsend @townbradFrom @Callie Caplan:
Mavericks star Luka Doncic (calf) out for Game 3 vs. Jazz, source says dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:52 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDineroNo Luka tonight is official. Jazz -8 is likely to be bet up but Utah has looked awfully vulnerable over the past few weeks. Be patient and you might be able to get Mavs +9 by tip-off. I’ll play a couple of props but passing on Game 3 side and total – 5:51 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanSource: Luka Doncic will not play tonight in Mavs’ Game 3 vs. Utah Jazz, confirming @Adrian Wojnarowski‘s first report. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 5:48 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLineThe Mavericks plan to bring Luka Doncic back from injury for Saturday’s Game 4 in Utah after ruling him out for tonight’s Game 3, league sources say.
More series coverage from me via @BallySportsSW
More NBA coverage from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:46 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnESPN story on pessimism surrounding Dallas star Luka Doncic’s availability for a return vs. Utah in Game 3 tonight: es.pn/3ECiDTF – 3:22 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzAt their morning shootaround ahead of Thursday’s Game 3, the Dallas Mavericks discussed Luka Doncic’s health status, what they’re doing differently without him, defending Donovan Mitchell, and taking away the Utah Jazz’s 3-point looks. sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 2:50 PM
Tim Cato @tim_catothe Mavericks’ success this series has come from:
— tightening the rotation
— creating good 3s
— limiting Utah’s 3s
— scoring in transition
i examined those trends and how Luka’s return would affect them theathletic.com/3259262/2022/0… – 2:22 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon“Feeling great,” Luka Doncic said after an extensive post-shootaround individual session that included running, ballhandling and shooting. Still no definitive word on his Game 3 status. – 2:19 PM
Emiliano Carchia @SportandoJason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s status: We’ll see how he feels at game time
sportando.basketball/en/jason-kidd-… – 2:16 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowillJason Kidd, speaking after today’s shootaround, with the latest on Luka’s Game 3 status, “We’ll see how he feels at game time. He’ll get with the trainers, do what he normally does for his workout. He’ll shoot and then we’ll make that decision.” – 2:10 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBALuka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star will be game-time decision in Game 3 vs. Jazz
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 2:00 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanJason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s outlook to play Game 3 tonight: “He’s scheduled to go through his progressions as if there was no injury … and then we’ll make that decision.”
More from Mavs’ shootaround this morning: dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 1:57 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacobThese injuries to Booker and Middleton suck. I really hope Doncic doesn’t come back until he’s absolutely ready and the Raptors gotta be prudent about Barnes facing an 0-3 hole, too. – 1:55 PM
Brad Townsend @townbradKidd says Doncic will go through his normal pregame routine, then a decision will be made whether he’ll play. – 1:34 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzJason Kidd says that Luka Doncic is going through his normal game-day activities, and the Mavs will see how he’s feeling tonight. Decision could come before game time. pic.twitter.com/UGL2ee0aJq – 1:34 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahonJason Kidd on Luka Doncic: “We’ll see how he feels at game time.” – 1:32 PM
Tim Cato @tim_catohere’s Luka playing keep up for 31 seconds pic.twitter.com/Vc9IFhgrhd – 1:30 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahonLuka Doncic is having a good time at Mavs’ shootaround. He’s not wearing the starters’ white, which may or may not mean anything. pic.twitter.com/ag3mEdWUb9 – 1:30 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanLuka Doncic’s calf appears healthy enough to work on his soccer skills. pic.twitter.com/y5mz6oZplp – 1:29 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazzLuka Doncic on the court and doing some futbol stuff pic.twitter.com/K6UZXphZuf – 1:28 PM
Brad Townsend @townbradAsked about the unique challenges of guarding Doncic, House said: “Next question.”
Not sure how to read into that. – 12:48 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsenDanuel House on taking on the challenge of potentially guarding Luka Doncic in the series: “Next question.” – 12:46 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavsDoes Luka play? If he does, how effectively? If he doesn’t, can the Mavs replicate the formula of G2 and thus end an 11 game losing streak in SLC? What are Jazz adjustments? So many questions. Answers come starting w/@peasradio pre at 7:30. Tip w/Brad & me at 8:10 @theeagledallas – 10:42 AM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplanGood morning to everyone still looking for updates about Luka Doncic’s calf strain.
Mavs have a shootaround in Vivint Arena around noon Dallas time, and (in a very surprising turn of events) I’ll share updates here when there are updates to share. – 10:34 AM
David Locke @DLocke09LOCKED ON JAZZ – Crossover with Locked On Mavericks, if Luka plays, How does either team get to 4 wins and adjustments – lockedonjazz.net/jazz/crossover… – 9:55 AM
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Brad Townsend @townbradJazz confident they have an antidote to Mavs’ game plan with or without Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 8:57 PM
More on this storyline
Brad Townsend: Quin Snyder, asked if Jazz prepared to face Doncic in G3, says “that’s been an undercurrent throughout the series,” then notes the difficulty of facing Brunson-Dinwiddie. -via Twitter @townbrad / April 21, 2022 Marc Stein: Doncic has made considerable progress this week in his recovery from a left calf strain — partaking in more basketball activity Tuesday and Wednesday than initially hoped — but Dallas decides to wait until Game 4. More on the pre-game show tonight at 7 CT via @BallySportsSW. -via Twitter @TheSteinLine / April 21, 2022 Andrew Wojnarowski: Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is out for Game 3 vs. Utah tonight, sources tell ESPN. -via Twitter @wojespn / April 21, 2022