Mavericks 126, Spurs 123: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Dallas Mavericks (20-16) play against the San Antonio Spurs (23-23) at AT&T Center
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Saturday December 31, 2022
Dallas Mavericks 126, San Antonio Spurs 123 (Q4 00:04)
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Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic now has scored at least 50 points in 3 of the Mavericks’ last 5 games.
Silly stuff. Also necessary stuff to win. – 9:21 PM
Luka Doncic now has scored at least 50 points in 3 of the Mavericks’ last 5 games.
Silly stuff. Also necessary stuff to win. – 9:21 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets beat the Hornets 123-106 to extend the winning streak to 11. KD and Kyrie got to rest, Nic Claxton threw another block party and Yuta with a career-high five steals. Spurs come to town Monday. Happy new year. – 9:17 PM
Nets beat the Hornets 123-106 to extend the winning streak to 11. KD and Kyrie got to rest, Nic Claxton threw another block party and Yuta with a career-high five steals. Spurs come to town Monday. Happy new year. – 9:17 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spacing is a real problem down the stretch of close games without Vassell, so the Spurs are just blitzing the rim. Hanging on by a thread but still right there. – 9:10 PM
Spacing is a real problem down the stretch of close games without Vassell, so the Spurs are just blitzing the rim. Hanging on by a thread but still right there. – 9:10 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Keldon Johnson with his second-straight 30-point game, his fifth of the season and eighth of his career.
Poeltl is the only other Spur this season with a 30-point outing. – 9:08 PM
Keldon Johnson with his second-straight 30-point game, his fifth of the season and eighth of his career.
Poeltl is the only other Spur this season with a 30-point outing. – 9:08 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
With Luka Doncic up to 49 points, Gregg Popovich just took a timeout, undoubtedly to figure out how the Spurs can keep Luka from scoring one more point.
That, and nothing to do with how the Mavs are only up 1 possession on a tanking team. – 9:05 PM
With Luka Doncic up to 49 points, Gregg Popovich just took a timeout, undoubtedly to figure out how the Spurs can keep Luka from scoring one more point.
That, and nothing to do with how the Mavs are only up 1 possession on a tanking team. – 9:05 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Captain Late is in the building! 🤩
Great to have James Silas at tonight’s game and keep an eye out for more #Spurs50 alum all season long! pic.twitter.com/CvgEEPqvLa – 9:02 PM
Captain Late is in the building! 🤩
Great to have James Silas at tonight’s game and keep an eye out for more #Spurs50 alum all season long! pic.twitter.com/CvgEEPqvLa – 9:02 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Reggie Bullock went for a transition steal and is shaken up. Holding the sides of his head with his hands, similar look to when he strained his neck again last week. – 9:02 PM
Reggie Bullock went for a transition steal and is shaken up. Holding the sides of his head with his hands, similar look to when he strained his neck again last week. – 9:02 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Spurs closing the gap and the crowd is getting into it.
Mavs lead 109-105 with 6:48 to play – 8:59 PM
Spurs closing the gap and the crowd is getting into it.
Mavs lead 109-105 with 6:48 to play – 8:59 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
I don’t really know how to explain the Spurs hanging around in this game other than they’re just being scrappy as hell – 8:58 PM
I don’t really know how to explain the Spurs hanging around in this game other than they’re just being scrappy as hell – 8:58 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
After trailing by 17 earlier, the Spurs are within 4 points of the Mavs.
6:48 left in the game… – 8:58 PM
After trailing by 17 earlier, the Spurs are within 4 points of the Mavs.
6:48 left in the game… – 8:58 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
🪄 Most 40-point games in Mavs history 🪄 pic.twitter.com/I8O8KHrN7R – 8:52 PM
🪄 Most 40-point games in Mavs history 🪄 pic.twitter.com/I8O8KHrN7R – 8:52 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Got the rebound, got the dunk!!! 😤 @Zach Collins pic.twitter.com/Nk8A0QAd2u – 8:50 PM
Got the rebound, got the dunk!!! 😤 @Zach Collins pic.twitter.com/Nk8A0QAd2u – 8:50 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka has more 40+ points games than anyone in Mavs history. His 23rd is tonight in San Antonio passing Mark Aguirre who had 22. Dirk had 20 BTW. Luka with 42 in the first 3 qtrs tonight in San Antonio. 4Q in SA is on BSSW. – 8:49 PM
Luka has more 40+ points games than anyone in Mavs history. His 23rd is tonight in San Antonio passing Mark Aguirre who had 22. Dirk had 20 BTW. Luka with 42 in the first 3 qtrs tonight in San Antonio. 4Q in SA is on BSSW. – 8:49 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I know it’s a pretty big football day, but Luka is demanding you watch him. Ohio State-Georgia will be there when he’s done – 8:45 PM
I know it’s a pretty big football day, but Luka is demanding you watch him. Ohio State-Georgia will be there when he’s done – 8:45 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Mavs by 10
DAL takes the 3Q 35-29. SA fell behind by 17, but cut DAL lead back to 10 at end of 3Q
Luka 42 pts
Wood 22 pts
THJ 12 pts
DAL +15 from 3PT line
Keldon 27 pts
Sochan 14 pts
Poeltl/Collins 11 pts each
Jones 10 pts
SA +8 in paint pic.twitter.com/Y2uI7AhMCb – 8:44 PM
3Q: Mavs by 10
DAL takes the 3Q 35-29. SA fell behind by 17, but cut DAL lead back to 10 at end of 3Q
Luka 42 pts
Wood 22 pts
THJ 12 pts
DAL +15 from 3PT line
Keldon 27 pts
Sochan 14 pts
Poeltl/Collins 11 pts each
Jones 10 pts
SA +8 in paint pic.twitter.com/Y2uI7AhMCb – 8:44 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs down 103-93 entering the 4Q.
Doncic has 42 points, eclipsing the 41 the Knicks’ Julius Randle had the other night for the most by a Spurs foe this season.
Spurs have 5 in double figures, including Keldon (27) and Sochan (14). – 8:44 PM
Spurs down 103-93 entering the 4Q.
Doncic has 42 points, eclipsing the 41 the Knicks’ Julius Randle had the other night for the most by a Spurs foe this season.
Spurs have 5 in double figures, including Keldon (27) and Sochan (14). – 8:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
40 points for Luka Doncic and the 3Q isn’t over yet pic.twitter.com/VLYG7niB0O – 8:38 PM
40 points for Luka Doncic and the 3Q isn’t over yet pic.twitter.com/VLYG7niB0O – 8:38 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic has a 40-point game with a couple minutes left in the third quarter … once again. – 8:38 PM
Luka Doncic has a 40-point game with a couple minutes left in the third quarter … once again. – 8:38 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
77 🤝 35
VOTE ALL
https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/FuS7A8k54k – 8:37 PM
77 🤝 35
VOTE ALL
https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/FuS7A8k54k – 8:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Keldon with 4 made 3s in this game and now 27 points
As he’s been doing lately, Sochan continues to put up multiple paint shots. He now has 14 points overall
DAL by 11 pic.twitter.com/e63a3kno1c – 8:35 PM
Keldon with 4 made 3s in this game and now 27 points
As he’s been doing lately, Sochan continues to put up multiple paint shots. He now has 14 points overall
DAL by 11 pic.twitter.com/e63a3kno1c – 8:35 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic just high-fived a little boy sitting courtside before he went to the foul line, and one of my favorite things about anything Luka-related is how almost every kid he interacts with immediately looks at their parent with the widest eyes afterward.
Priceless. – 8:32 PM
Luka Doncic just high-fived a little boy sitting courtside before he went to the foul line, and one of my favorite things about anything Luka-related is how almost every kid he interacts with immediately looks at their parent with the widest eyes afterward.
Priceless. – 8:32 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Doncic with 36 points, but he’s also got 8 assists, including a no-look behind-the-head toss for 3, a one-handed alley-oop for a slam and a perfectly placed outlet for a layup. – 8:29 PM
Doncic with 36 points, but he’s also got 8 assists, including a no-look behind-the-head toss for 3, a one-handed alley-oop for a slam and a perfectly placed outlet for a layup. – 8:29 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Mavs by 15 now
The Spurs have trailed by 15 in 56% of their games this season – 8:27 PM
Mavs by 15 now
The Spurs have trailed by 15 in 56% of their games this season – 8:27 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 61% of their games this season.
SA enters 0-21 when trailing by 10 – 8:25 PM
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 61% of their games this season.
SA enters 0-21 when trailing by 10 – 8:25 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Feed the beast 😤
VOTE ALL https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/y2mleab0tw – 8:25 PM
Feed the beast 😤
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https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/y2mleab0tw – 8:25 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
3⃣0⃣ points in the first half for LD 🤧 pic.twitter.com/6GbTSPPDXx – 8:19 PM
3⃣0⃣ points in the first half for LD 🤧 pic.twitter.com/6GbTSPPDXx – 8:19 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
“The Davids, the Seans, Timmy, Tony Parker, Ginobili, they came in and finished the job and did it well, but we put the foundation and the sides up.” — James Silas on the super-entertaining Spurs of the 1970s. pic.twitter.com/hoUySHdsXt – 8:11 PM
“The Davids, the Seans, Timmy, Tony Parker, Ginobili, they came in and finished the job and did it well, but we put the foundation and the sides up.” — James Silas on the super-entertaining Spurs of the 1970s. pic.twitter.com/hoUySHdsXt – 8:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
TCU’s headed to the national championship game and Luka Doncic is halfway to another 60-piece. Ho-hum sports night. – 8:10 PM
TCU’s headed to the national championship game and Luka Doncic is halfway to another 60-piece. Ho-hum sports night. – 8:10 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
A defense optional 1st half in SA w/Mavs leading 68-64. Mavs shoot 57.4%, SA 62.8. Luka His 3rd 30 pt half of the last week (32 at HOU, 31 vs NY), 7th of his career. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 8:06 PM
A defense optional 1st half in SA w/Mavs leading 68-64. Mavs shoot 57.4%, SA 62.8. Luka His 3rd 30 pt half of the last week (32 at HOU, 31 vs NY), 7th of his career. 2nd half soon @971TheFreak – 8:06 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs trail 68-64 after Doncic finished first half with 30 points on 11 of 16 (5 of 6 from distance).
Keldon also had a hot hand, hitting 6 of 9 (3 of 4 from deep) to go into the locker room with 17. – 8:04 PM
Spurs trail 68-64 after Doncic finished first half with 30 points on 11 of 16 (5 of 6 from distance).
Keldon also had a hot hand, hitting 6 of 9 (3 of 4 from deep) to go into the locker room with 17. – 8:04 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Mavs by 4
DAL takes the 2Q 36-34
NO DEFENSE ALLOWED for either team
Luka 30 pts
DAL +9 from 3PT line
Keldon 17 pts
SA +8 in paint pic.twitter.com/vSHDyoZcMU – 8:03 PM
Half: Mavs by 4
DAL takes the 2Q 36-34
NO DEFENSE ALLOWED for either team
Luka 30 pts
DAL +9 from 3PT line
Keldon 17 pts
SA +8 in paint pic.twitter.com/vSHDyoZcMU – 8:03 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
At halftime, Luka Doncic (30 points, 11-16 FG in 17 minutes) is on pace for another 60-spot.
And the Mavs, who are up just 68-64 on the Spurs at the break, might need it. – 8:01 PM
At halftime, Luka Doncic (30 points, 11-16 FG in 17 minutes) is on pace for another 60-spot.
And the Mavs, who are up just 68-64 on the Spurs at the break, might need it. – 8:01 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks up 68-64 at halftime. Luka with 30. And that’s all until TCU game is over. – 8:00 PM
Mavericks up 68-64 at halftime. Luka with 30. And that’s all until TCU game is over. – 8:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Spence through traffic🚦
VOTE ALL https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/6evtxdZmn8 – 7:59 PM
Spence through traffic🚦
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https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/6evtxdZmn8 – 7:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka is quickly up to 27 points. Sounds like he’s trying to make Gregg Popovich eat his words about that 50-spot he said the Spurs would hold Luka below. – 7:55 PM
Luka is quickly up to 27 points. Sounds like he’s trying to make Gregg Popovich eat his words about that 50-spot he said the Spurs would hold Luka below. – 7:55 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Mavs’ best defense against the Spurs so far is having Luka Doncic play offense. – 7:53 PM
The Mavs’ best defense against the Spurs so far is having Luka Doncic play offense. – 7:53 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
15 point first half for Keldon Johnson pic.twitter.com/aMXwhVBiYa – 7:52 PM
15 point first half for Keldon Johnson pic.twitter.com/aMXwhVBiYa – 7:52 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
From beyond the arc 👌
VOTE ALL https://t.co/6MX70A4uy9 pic.twitter.com/Ba2eiGgzFU – 7:48 PM
From beyond the arc 👌
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https://t.co/6MX70A4uy9 pic.twitter.com/Ba2eiGgzFU – 7:48 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Jakob Poeltl had had an impact on every play since he checked in for his second stint.
He can be so, so important. – 7:45 PM
Jakob Poeltl had had an impact on every play since he checked in for his second stint.
He can be so, so important. – 7:45 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Luka has 2⃣2⃣ points and we have only played 12 minutes 🔥🔥🔥
VOTE ALL https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/WENpdwKDTn – 7:38 PM
Luka has 2⃣2⃣ points and we have only played 12 minutes 🔥🔥🔥
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https://t.co/6MX70A3WIB pic.twitter.com/WENpdwKDTn – 7:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the 1st quarter:
22 PTS
8-11 FG
3-3 3P
How many for Luka tonight? pic.twitter.com/5VzLcKuPLH – 7:37 PM
Luka in the 1st quarter:
22 PTS
8-11 FG
3-3 3P
How many for Luka tonight? pic.twitter.com/5VzLcKuPLH – 7:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Mavs by 2
Luka scores 22 points in the opening quarter pic.twitter.com/pTGd98WBBw – 7:37 PM
1Q: Mavs by 2
Luka scores 22 points in the opening quarter pic.twitter.com/pTGd98WBBw – 7:37 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka is 8-of-11 for 22 points through a quarter.
Luka’s teammates are 4-of-13 for eight points through a quarter. – 7:36 PM
Luka is 8-of-11 for 22 points through a quarter.
Luka’s teammates are 4-of-13 for eight points through a quarter. – 7:36 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Gregg Popovich the other day, jokingly slamming his hand on the table: “50 is going to be our goal. We’re holding Luka under 50. Quote.”
Luka Doncic *in the first quarter* vs. Spurs tonight: 22 points (8-11 FG) in 12 mins
Good luck, Pop! – 7:35 PM
Gregg Popovich the other day, jokingly slamming his hand on the table: “50 is going to be our goal. We’re holding Luka under 50. Quote.”
Luka Doncic *in the first quarter* vs. Spurs tonight: 22 points (8-11 FG) in 12 mins
Good luck, Pop! – 7:35 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
The other night, Pop slammed his palm on the podium and declared the Spurs would hold Luka to just 50 points the night after his ridiculous 60/20/10 triple-double. That may be tested here I’m not gonna lie. – 7:31 PM
The other night, Pop slammed his palm on the podium and declared the Spurs would hold Luka to just 50 points the night after his ridiculous 60/20/10 triple-double. That may be tested here I’m not gonna lie. – 7:31 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Pop’s tongue-in-cheek goal of holding Doncic under 50 isn’t going well. Doncic has 16 points in 9 minutes. – 7:28 PM
Pop’s tongue-in-cheek goal of holding Doncic under 50 isn’t going well. Doncic has 16 points in 9 minutes. – 7:28 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Count that 👇
VOTE ALL https://t.co/6MX70A4uy9 pic.twitter.com/lbkSivH6US – 7:27 PM
Count that 👇
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https://t.co/6MX70A4uy9 pic.twitter.com/lbkSivH6US – 7:27 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with 16 points in the first 8:35 and the Mavericks have pulled ahead 24-23. – 7:26 PM
Luka with 16 points in the first 8:35 and the Mavericks have pulled ahead 24-23. – 7:26 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs down 16-9 early. Luka wearing the Spurs-colored teal shoes. Wonder if he’ll come out in the third quarter with the same color. – 7:19 PM
Mavs down 16-9 early. Luka wearing the Spurs-colored teal shoes. Wonder if he’ll come out in the third quarter with the same color. – 7:19 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Early 🪣s for LD
VOTE ALL https://t.co/6MX70A4uy9 pic.twitter.com/G57AjhuyAQ – 7:17 PM
Early 🪣s for LD
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https://t.co/6MX70A4uy9 pic.twitter.com/G57AjhuyAQ – 7:17 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Sochan knocks down a triple from the top of the key
Looks like he’s guarding Luka Doncic as well – 7:13 PM
Sochan knocks down a triple from the top of the key
Looks like he’s guarding Luka Doncic as well – 7:13 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Happy New Year from San Antonio. Our final broadcast of the year, Mavs vs Spurs about to tipoff on BSSW! pic.twitter.com/E1ZrlJ6Ehh – 7:08 PM
Happy New Year from San Antonio. Our final broadcast of the year, Mavs vs Spurs about to tipoff on BSSW! pic.twitter.com/E1ZrlJ6Ehh – 7:08 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs starers: Tre Jones, Romeo Langford, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Jakob Poeltl. – 7:08 PM
Spurs starers: Tre Jones, Romeo Langford, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, Jakob Poeltl. – 7:08 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs with a pre-game 50th anniversary nod to Davis Bertans, who has been known to torment his former team with his sharpshooting. pic.twitter.com/dGeNMzbB2D – 7:02 PM
Spurs with a pre-game 50th anniversary nod to Davis Bertans, who has been known to torment his former team with his sharpshooting. pic.twitter.com/dGeNMzbB2D – 7:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Spurs have three former Mavericks on their roster: Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott and Isaiah Roby, who still is a young player with upside if he ever finds the right spot. Mavs had him in 2019-20 before trading him to OKC. – 7:02 PM
The Spurs have three former Mavericks on their roster: Josh Richardson, Doug McDermott and Isaiah Roby, who still is a young player with upside if he ever finds the right spot. Mavs had him in 2019-20 before trading him to OKC. – 7:02 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
As they all say, when it’s New Year’s Eve and there’s also great college football games on, go to work at Mavericks-Spurs instead. pic.twitter.com/tomAP9eOKw – 7:02 PM
As they all say, when it’s New Year’s Eve and there’s also great college football games on, go to work at Mavericks-Spurs instead. pic.twitter.com/tomAP9eOKw – 7:02 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023! 🎆
Jump into the DA before the New Year for a chance to win a Spurs Prize Pack! https://t.co/t0QxPvjcPF pic.twitter.com/XK4BdqoPRX – 7:00 PM
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023! 🎆
Jump into the DA before the New Year for a chance to win a Spurs Prize Pack! https://t.co/t0QxPvjcPF pic.twitter.com/XK4BdqoPRX – 7:00 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
The Spurs are playing but it’s also the last day to watch Coffin Flop on Corncob TV pic.twitter.com/gEKs4xX3KY – 7:00 PM
The Spurs are playing but it’s also the last day to watch Coffin Flop on Corncob TV pic.twitter.com/gEKs4xX3KY – 7:00 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
season-high night for Luka yesterday:
16 PTS | 3 REB | 5/8 FG | 18 MIN pic.twitter.com/Cx1UptM5kS – 6:53 PM
season-high night for Luka yesterday:
16 PTS | 3 REB | 5/8 FG | 18 MIN pic.twitter.com/Cx1UptM5kS – 6:53 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
A pretty fair amount of cheers as the Mavericks came on the court for pregame warmups. Tipoff in 20. – 6:47 PM
A pretty fair amount of cheers as the Mavericks came on the court for pregame warmups. Tipoff in 20. – 6:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Wood, Dinwiddie, Doncic
SA starters: Johnson, Sochan, Poeltl, Langford, Jones
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:36 PM
Mavs starters: Hardaway, Bullock, Wood, Dinwiddie, Doncic
SA starters: Johnson, Sochan, Poeltl, Langford, Jones
6:10 tip @971TheFreak – 6:36 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
JaVale McGee (non-Covid illness) has been downgraded to Out for tonight’s game in San Antonio. – 6:35 PM
JaVale McGee (non-Covid illness) has been downgraded to Out for tonight’s game in San Antonio. – 6:35 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
A young kid with green hair just walked up from the court with a fresh autograph on his fiesta Jeremy Sochan jersey.
His face a mix of pure joy and disbelief. – 6:35 PM
A young kid with green hair just walked up from the court with a fresh autograph on his fiesta Jeremy Sochan jersey.
His face a mix of pure joy and disbelief. – 6:35 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Your first five on the floor tonight
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/kh4sApBFLx – 6:32 PM
Your first five on the floor tonight
@ModeloUSA | #FightingSpirit pic.twitter.com/kh4sApBFLx – 6:32 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
More from Gregg Popovich on Luka: “If he can play for a good number of years, he will be one of the great players, for sure . . . We do the same thing (defensively) that everybody else has tried, and nothing works. So you hope he doesn’t make shots that night.” – 6:19 PM
More from Gregg Popovich on Luka: “If he can play for a good number of years, he will be one of the great players, for sure . . . We do the same thing (defensively) that everybody else has tried, and nothing works. So you hope he doesn’t make shots that night.” – 6:19 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jason Kidd on not over-coaching Doncic during this incredible stretch he’s enjoying:
“When someone’s going the way he’s going, it’s like a pitcher with a no-hitter. You try to stay out of the way.” – 6:19 PM
Jason Kidd on not over-coaching Doncic during this incredible stretch he’s enjoying:
“When someone’s going the way he’s going, it’s like a pitcher with a no-hitter. You try to stay out of the way.” – 6:19 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
Last game of 2022, let’s get it 🤘
#ULTRADrip | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/Xj6hQMYr0n – 6:07 PM
Last game of 2022, let’s get it 🤘
#ULTRADrip | #PorVida pic.twitter.com/Xj6hQMYr0n – 6:07 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
New Year’s Eve drip 💧
@Kemba Walker // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/N4ocAtZJYC – 6:03 PM
New Year’s Eve drip 💧
@Kemba Walker // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/N4ocAtZJYC – 6:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Jason Kidd on Luka’s current run of averaging more than 40 points over the last five games. “When someone’s going the way he’s going, it’s like a pitcher with a no-hitter. You try to stay out of the way.” – 6:02 PM
Jason Kidd on Luka’s current run of averaging more than 40 points over the last five games. “When someone’s going the way he’s going, it’s like a pitcher with a no-hitter. You try to stay out of the way.” – 6:02 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Pop on Luka Doncic: “Unbelievable, this guy. We all talk about it. You look at him… just a beautiful basketball player. He’s like the prototype for high basketball IQ and high skill level all rolled into one guy. He is very special.” – 5:56 PM
Pop on Luka Doncic: “Unbelievable, this guy. We all talk about it. You look at him… just a beautiful basketball player. He’s like the prototype for high basketball IQ and high skill level all rolled into one guy. He is very special.” – 5:56 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Game day (x2)
@Tim Hardaway Jr // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/bHolgQNWLc – 5:56 PM
Game day (x2)
@Tim Hardaway Jr // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/bHolgQNWLc – 5:56 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Jason Kidd on Josh Green’s right elbow: “He’s doing non-contact workouts at a very high level. The next step will be contact once his symptoms allow him to do that.” Still no timetable for a return. – 5:55 PM
Jason Kidd on Josh Green’s right elbow: “He’s doing non-contact workouts at a very high level. The next step will be contact once his symptoms allow him to do that.” Still no timetable for a return. – 5:55 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Jason Kidd update on Josh Green (right elbow sprain reevaluated yesterday at 3-wk mark): “He’s doing everything non-contact at a high level. Once his symptoms allow him to do the contact, then we’ll get contact.”
When might that be?
Kidd, coyly: “Hopefully in the year of 2023.” – 5:52 PM
Jason Kidd update on Josh Green (right elbow sprain reevaluated yesterday at 3-wk mark): “He’s doing everything non-contact at a high level. Once his symptoms allow him to do the contact, then we’ll get contact.”
When might that be?
Kidd, coyly: “Hopefully in the year of 2023.” – 5:52 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop on saying Spurs would hold Luka Doncic to under 50:
“I said that didn’t I? Was it the next day he got 60?…Just a beautiful basketball player, just the prototype, high basketball IQ, high skill level, all rolled into one guy. He is very special.” – 5:49 PM
Pop on saying Spurs would hold Luka Doncic to under 50:
“I said that didn’t I? Was it the next day he got 60?…Just a beautiful basketball player, just the prototype, high basketball IQ, high skill level, all rolled into one guy. He is very special.” – 5:49 PM
LJ Ellis @spurstalkdotcom
The San Antonio Spurs will try to improve upon their 12-23 record tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Here’s a preview of the action: spurstalk.com/preview-spurs-… – 5:47 PM
The San Antonio Spurs will try to improve upon their 12-23 record tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. Here’s a preview of the action: spurstalk.com/preview-spurs-… – 5:47 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop said it continues to be an injury management situation in regard to Devin Vassell’s sore left knee:
“We don’t want to bring him back too quickly and have him miss two weeks or something like that.” – 5:47 PM
Pop said it continues to be an injury management situation in regard to Devin Vassell’s sore left knee:
“We don’t want to bring him back too quickly and have him miss two weeks or something like that.” – 5:47 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will be available to play in tonight’s game in San Antonio.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:40 PM
The Mavericks say Luka Dončić (left ankle soreness) will be available to play in tonight’s game in San Antonio.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:40 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Vaughn says Joe Harris (knee soreness) is feeling better. He’s hopeful that Harris will be able to play Monday against the Spurs. – 5:34 PM
Vaughn says Joe Harris (knee soreness) is feeling better. He’s hopeful that Harris will be able to play Monday against the Spurs. – 5:34 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jacque Vaughn is hopeful Joe Harris can play at home against the #Spurs. #Nets – 5:34 PM
Jacque Vaughn is hopeful Joe Harris can play at home against the #Spurs. #Nets – 5:34 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Gregg Popovich on Luka Doncic before first Mavs-Spurs game this season: “He’s just a beautiful basketball player. He’s like the prototype for high basketball IQ and high skill level, all rolled into one guy. He’s very special, very special.” – 5:26 PM
Gregg Popovich on Luka Doncic before first Mavs-Spurs game this season: “He’s just a beautiful basketball player. He’s like the prototype for high basketball IQ and high skill level, all rolled into one guy. He’s very special, very special.” – 5:26 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Recently, Gregg Popovich said: “We’re going to hold Luka under 50. Quote it.” So I asked him a about that and he said: “I said that, didn’t I? The next day he got 60. . .He’s something. If he walked in the room, you wouldn’t say much. But he’s just a beautiful basketball player.” – 5:25 PM
Recently, Gregg Popovich said: “We’re going to hold Luka under 50. Quote it.” So I asked him a about that and he said: “I said that, didn’t I? The next day he got 60. . .He’s something. If he walked in the room, you wouldn’t say much. But he’s just a beautiful basketball player.” – 5:25 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
It’s time to Call Your Shot tonight for a chance at 2 Plaza Tickets
https://t.co/8DKwFk141H pic.twitter.com/yHKBkK0uad – 5:12 PM
It’s time to Call Your Shot tonight for a chance at 2 Plaza Tickets
https://t.co/8DKwFk141H pic.twitter.com/yHKBkK0uad – 5:12 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
A month of a lot of firsts…diverted back to Dallas last week because of weather, a 60-point 20-rebound triple-double, today it’s our bus being stopped by a train on the way to AT&T Center in San Antonio pic.twitter.com/z0GAANTuZI – 5:01 PM
A month of a lot of firsts…diverted back to Dallas last week because of weather, a 60-point 20-rebound triple-double, today it’s our bus being stopped by a train on the way to AT&T Center in San Antonio pic.twitter.com/z0GAANTuZI – 5:01 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs have downgraded Devin Vassell (sore left knee) from doubtful to out for tonight vs. Mavs.
It’s the second game in a row he’s missed with an injury that’s bothered him throughout the season. – 4:53 PM
Spurs have downgraded Devin Vassell (sore left knee) from doubtful to out for tonight vs. Mavs.
It’s the second game in a row he’s missed with an injury that’s bothered him throughout the season. – 4:53 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Another update to Spurs injury report for tonight vs. Mavs:
While Bassey (G League) and Barlow (G League) remain out, Wesley is no longer on the report after the Spurs listed him yesterday as out due to G League assignment. – 3:46 PM
Another update to Spurs injury report for tonight vs. Mavs:
While Bassey (G League) and Barlow (G League) remain out, Wesley is no longer on the report after the Spurs listed him yesterday as out due to G League assignment. – 3:46 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Mavs are favored by 7 tonight in San Antonio.
Updated injury report for SA:
Keita Bates-Diop is out with a non-Covid illness.
Barlow and Bassey are still with G-League.
Vassell is still doubtful to play tonight.
Blake Wesley is not on the injury report anymore – 3:42 PM
The Mavs are favored by 7 tonight in San Antonio.
Updated injury report for SA:
Keita Bates-Diop is out with a non-Covid illness.
Barlow and Bassey are still with G-League.
Vassell is still doubtful to play tonight.
Blake Wesley is not on the injury report anymore – 3:42 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Updated Spurs injury report for tonight vs. Mavericks:
Keita Bates-Diop has been downgraded from available to out due to a non-COVID illness.
Devin Vassell remains doubtful with a sore left knee, which forced him to sit out Thursday’s win over the Knicks. – 3:42 PM
Updated Spurs injury report for tonight vs. Mavericks:
Keita Bates-Diop has been downgraded from available to out due to a non-COVID illness.
Devin Vassell remains doubtful with a sore left knee, which forced him to sit out Thursday’s win over the Knicks. – 3:42 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Spurs injury report for tonight:
OUT
– KBD (non-Covid illness)
– Charles Bassey (Two-Way)
– Dominick Barlow (Two-Way)
DOUBTFUL
– Devin Vassell (knee soreness)
Blake Wesley is not listed on the injury report. Good chance he’ll be available tonight with Bassey being in Austin. – 3:21 PM
Spurs injury report for tonight:
OUT
– KBD (non-Covid illness)
– Charles Bassey (Two-Way)
– Dominick Barlow (Two-Way)
DOUBTFUL
– Devin Vassell (knee soreness)
Blake Wesley is not listed on the injury report. Good chance he’ll be available tonight with Bassey being in Austin. – 3:21 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
James Harden is questionable (foot) for tonight’s game in Oklahoma City PJ Tucker is also questionable. Tyrese Maxey is OUT.
Lindy Watere III is available for OKC tonight. Thunder without Aleksej Pokusevski, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Ousmane Dieng, and Chet Holmgren. – 3:11 PM
James Harden is questionable (foot) for tonight’s game in Oklahoma City PJ Tucker is also questionable. Tyrese Maxey is OUT.
Lindy Watere III is available for OKC tonight. Thunder without Aleksej Pokusevski, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Ousmane Dieng, and Chet Holmgren. – 3:11 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Last game of 2022. Let’s get it 👏
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/WSv0hsaHUV – 3:00 PM
Last game of 2022. Let’s get it 👏
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/WSv0hsaHUV – 3:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Game day in San Antonio.
🆚 @San Antonio Spurs
6PM CT – EARLY TIP-OFF!
📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM & 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/ItWCTmZUYc – 2:00 PM
Game day in San Antonio.
🆚 @San Antonio Spurs
6PM CT – EARLY TIP-OFF!📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM & 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/ItWCTmZUYc – 2:00 PM
San Antonio Spurs @spurs
The Little General was the ultimate competitor 💪
Watch Avery Johnson’s rise with the Spurs in the newest episode of The Ring of the Rowel: San Antonio Spurs Docuseries, out now on our YT channel!
🎥 https://t.co/Ywj21W9FF4 pic.twitter.com/Vtb6JuNLoW – 1:22 PM
The Little General was the ultimate competitor 💪
Watch Avery Johnson’s rise with the Spurs in the newest episode of The Ring of the Rowel: San Antonio Spurs Docuseries, out now on our YT channel!
🎥 https://t.co/Ywj21W9FF4 pic.twitter.com/Vtb6JuNLoW – 1:22 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
We’re comin’ for ya, 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/KAsLpUYUZZ – 1:02 PM
We’re comin’ for ya, 2⃣0⃣2⃣3⃣
#MFFL pic.twitter.com/KAsLpUYUZZ – 1:02 PM