Luka Doncic on in-season tournament courts: The Pelicans colors are really bad
After his 16-point, 5-of-16-shooting, 8-turnover performance Tuesday, Doncic said the colors on the Pelicans’ court were only part of more concerning issues. “I mean, outside all of the colors the court today was really bad,” he said. “It was really slippery. And then some places the ball didn’t really bounce. So you know, if we’re going to have these courts we’ve got to make sure that it’s a stable court, so you can play on it. Like in Dallas, you know? It wasn’t stable, so we had to change it.”
Source: Brad Townsend @ Dallas Morning News
Source: Brad Townsend @ Dallas Morning News
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Fantastic game from Hardaway (He’s OK after taking what looked like a scary hit from Kuzma late in the game). How about the 3 Luka-Lively hook ups late in the 3rd, one prettier than the next. And then Curry, getting extended minutes showing he still has plenty to offer – 10:03 PM
Fantastic game from Hardaway (He’s OK after taking what looked like a scary hit from Kuzma late in the game). How about the 3 Luka-Lively hook ups late in the 3rd, one prettier than the next. And then Curry, getting extended minutes showing he still has plenty to offer – 10:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Having some technical issues at Cap One Arena, so Mavs story might be delayed. But they take down the Wizards 130-1117 and after their three losses this season, they’ve won their next games by 6, 18 and 13. Tim Hardaway Jr. with 31. Luka with 26 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds – 9:17 PM
Having some technical issues at Cap One Arena, so Mavs story might be delayed. But they take down the Wizards 130-1117 and after their three losses this season, they’ve won their next games by 6, 18 and 13. Tim Hardaway Jr. with 31. Luka with 26 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds – 9:17 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
At the end of the third quarter, the Wizards trail the Mavericks 104-83. Dallas is shooting 53 percent overall, 41 percent from 3 (14 of 34) and 14 of 23 from the free-throw line. Luka Doncic has 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists. – 8:50 PM
At the end of the third quarter, the Wizards trail the Mavericks 104-83. Dallas is shooting 53 percent overall, 41 percent from 3 (14 of 34) and 14 of 23 from the free-throw line. Luka Doncic has 25 points, six rebounds and nine assists. – 8:50 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Doncic in the first half vs. the Wizards
💎 21 points
💎 4 rebounds
💎 4 assists
Mavs are up 71-51 😳 pic.twitter.com/pPlcvdK1g9 – 8:12 PM
Luka Doncic in the first half vs. the Wizards
💎 21 points
💎 4 rebounds
💎 4 assists
Mavs are up 71-51 😳 pic.twitter.com/pPlcvdK1g9 – 8:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
For anyone who wondered which Maverick would step into the void of Irving’s absence, it’s Tim Hardaway Jr. who leads Dallas with 22 points, followed by Doncic with 21.
71-51 Dallas at halftime. – 8:10 PM
For anyone who wondered which Maverick would step into the void of Irving’s absence, it’s Tim Hardaway Jr. who leads Dallas with 22 points, followed by Doncic with 21.
71-51 Dallas at halftime. – 8:10 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
At halftime, the Wizards trail the Mavericks 71-51. Dallas has shot 53 percent from the field and 11 of 24 (46 percent) from 3-point range. Luka Doncic has 21 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. has a game-high 22 points. – 8:09 PM
At halftime, the Wizards trail the Mavericks 71-51. Dallas has shot 53 percent from the field and 11 of 24 (46 percent) from 3-point range. Luka Doncic has 21 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. has a game-high 22 points. – 8:09 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks led by as much as 25 points in the first half, then get to the locker room up 71-51. Luka has 21 and he’s not their leading scorer. Hardaway has 22. – 8:08 PM
The Mavericks led by as much as 25 points in the first half, then get to the locker room up 71-51. Luka has 21 and he’s not their leading scorer. Hardaway has 22. – 8:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka at half:
21 PTS
3 3P
+24
Already more points than his last game. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:03 PM
Luka at half:
21 PTS
3 3P
+24
Already more points than his last game. statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 8:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Geez, it’s 63-39, Mavericks and this looks like the third game in a row when starters won’t be needed late. There’s 3:33 left in the first half. Luka already with 21 points. – 8:01 PM
Geez, it’s 63-39, Mavericks and this looks like the third game in a row when starters won’t be needed late. There’s 3:33 left in the first half. Luka already with 21 points. – 8:01 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
That was Doncic’s first turnover. By this time last night he had 7. – 7:58 PM
That was Doncic’s first turnover. By this time last night he had 7. – 7:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
It took only to the 9:10 mark of the second quarter for Doncic to surpass his 16-point total from last night. He has 17 and Mavs lead 47-32. – 7:48 PM
It took only to the 9:10 mark of the second quarter for Doncic to surpass his 16-point total from last night. He has 17 and Mavs lead 47-32. – 7:48 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have a 40-point quarter, rolling up a 41-26 lead behind 13 points each from Doncic and Hardaway. Mavericks also only had two turnovers, six fewer than their first-quarter last night in New Orleans. – 7:40 PM
Mavericks have a 40-point quarter, rolling up a 41-26 lead behind 13 points each from Doncic and Hardaway. Mavericks also only had two turnovers, six fewer than their first-quarter last night in New Orleans. – 7:40 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Mavericks dropped 41 points on the Wizards during the first quarter, making 15 of their 25 shots from the field. Luka Doncic scored 13 of those points. The Mavs lead 41-26. – 7:39 PM
The Mavericks dropped 41 points on the Wizards during the first quarter, making 15 of their 25 shots from the field. Luka Doncic scored 13 of those points. The Mavs lead 41-26. – 7:39 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Coach Unseld said Bilal Coulibaly would “get his chance” to guard Luka Doncic. Bilal gets subbed in and immediately picks Luka up full-court before forcing a missed three. pic.twitter.com/jHwY70uNmD – 7:27 PM
Coach Unseld said Bilal Coulibaly would “get his chance” to guard Luka Doncic. Bilal gets subbed in and immediately picks Luka up full-court before forcing a missed three. pic.twitter.com/jHwY70uNmD – 7:27 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
There is 6:25 left in the first quarter and Luka Doncic already has 13 points. He only had 16 in the game on Tuesday at New Orleans. Safe to say he’s trying to prove a point. Mavs up 23-15. – 7:25 PM
There is 6:25 left in the first quarter and Luka Doncic already has 13 points. He only had 16 in the game on Tuesday at New Orleans. Safe to say he’s trying to prove a point. Mavs up 23-15. – 7:25 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
In just about four minutes, Luka Doncic is responsible for 19 of the Maverick’s 21 points — 11 points, three assists, two coming on Derrick Jones Jr. corner 3s. – 7:22 PM
In just about four minutes, Luka Doncic is responsible for 19 of the Maverick’s 21 points — 11 points, three assists, two coming on Derrick Jones Jr. corner 3s. – 7:22 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Just like y’all all thought, Mavs’ leading scorers with 8 points apiece are Doncic and Jones Jr. – 7:19 PM
Just like y’all all thought, Mavs’ leading scorers with 8 points apiece are Doncic and Jones Jr. – 7:19 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic scores 8 points in the first 2:47. He had 16 points all of last night. – 7:16 PM
Doncic scores 8 points in the first 2:47. He had 16 points all of last night. – 7:16 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija draws the defensive assignment on Luka Doncic and is picking him up in the backcourt. – 7:14 PM
Deni Avdija draws the defensive assignment on Luka Doncic and is picking him up in the backcourt. – 7:14 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Dirk and Luka jerseys plentiful tonight at Capital One Arena. pic.twitter.com/nksfugcRrV – 7:06 PM
Dirk and Luka jerseys plentiful tonight at Capital One Arena. pic.twitter.com/nksfugcRrV – 7:06 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Green, Doncic
WAS starters: Avdija, Kuzma, Gafford, Poole, Jones
6:10 Tip @971TheFreak – 6:43 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Williams, Lively, Green, Doncic
WAS starters: Avdija, Kuzma, Gafford, Poole, Jones
6:10 Tip @971TheFreak – 6:43 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Unseld on the challenge of defending the Doncic-Irving tandem. pic.twitter.com/FhMAzLIO8M – 5:21 PM
Unseld on the challenge of defending the Doncic-Irving tandem. pic.twitter.com/FhMAzLIO8M – 5:21 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Game 12. NBA’s version of Groundhog Day, the movie. Didn’t Doncic do this just 24 hours ago in New Orleans?
Yes, he did. pic.twitter.com/8lzJjRpL4L – 4:31 PM
Game 12. NBA’s version of Groundhog Day, the movie. Didn’t Doncic do this just 24 hours ago in New Orleans?
Yes, he did. pic.twitter.com/8lzJjRpL4L – 4:31 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Interesting note about notion of Brandon Ingram dribbling too much before shooting — he’s the best at it. Player FG% with 7+ dribbles (over 5.0 FGA):
1. BI (60.0%)
2. Haliburton (57.4%)
3. Cam Thomas (56.5%)
And Fox, SGA, Ant, Rozier, Cade, LaMelo, Luka, Steph & Maxey follow. – 3:24 PM
Interesting note about notion of Brandon Ingram dribbling too much before shooting — he’s the best at it. Player FG% with 7+ dribbles (over 5.0 FGA):
1. BI (60.0%)
2. Haliburton (57.4%)
3. Cam Thomas (56.5%)
And Fox, SGA, Ant, Rozier, Cade, LaMelo, Luka, Steph & Maxey follow. – 3:24 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Kyrie Irving (foot) is listed as questionable tonight vs. Wizards due to the injury he’s been managing. He was also listed as questionable for the second game of Mavs’ last back-to-back but played.
Luka Doncic is not on the injury report. – 12:40 PM
Kyrie Irving (foot) is listed as questionable tonight vs. Wizards due to the injury he’s been managing. He was also listed as questionable for the second game of Mavs’ last back-to-back but played.
Luka Doncic is not on the injury report. – 12:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Cade Cunningham this season:
More points than…
— Dame
— PG13
— LeBron
— LaVine
— DeMar
— Brunson
— Trae
— Kawhi
— Zion
— Kyrie
More assists than…
— Luka
— LaMelo
— CP3
— Sabonis
— Giddey
— VanVleet
— LeBron
— Maxey
— Dejounte
— Westbrook
statmuse.com/nba/player/cad… – 12:35 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kyrie Irving (left foot sprain) is questionable for Wizards-Mavs on the second night of a back-to-back (Dallas lost in New Orleans).
If both Irving and Luka Doncic play tonight, it would make sense to start Bilal Coulibaly (for the experience alone) to bolster the backcourt D. – 12:35 PM
Kyrie Irving (left foot sprain) is questionable for Wizards-Mavs on the second night of a back-to-back (Dallas lost in New Orleans).
If both Irving and Luka Doncic play tonight, it would make sense to start Bilal Coulibaly (for the experience alone) to bolster the backcourt D. – 12:35 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Nov. 15 RPR MVP (min 10 games)
1. Nikola Jokić: 21.5
2. Luka Dončić: 17.6
3. Stephen Curry: 16.8
4. Joel Embiid: 16.8
5. Jayson Tatum: 15.8
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 15.6
7. Tyrese Maxey: 14.7
8. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.2
9. Anthony Davis: 13.3
10. Anthony Edwards: 13.0 pic.twitter.com/UAuX4awCKR – 11:39 AM
Nov. 15 RPR MVP (min 10 games)
1. Nikola Jokić: 21.5
2. Luka Dončić: 17.6
3. Stephen Curry: 16.8
4. Joel Embiid: 16.8
5. Jayson Tatum: 15.8
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 15.6
7. Tyrese Maxey: 14.7
8. Tyrese Haliburton: 14.2
9. Anthony Davis: 13.3
10. Anthony Edwards: 13.0 pic.twitter.com/UAuX4awCKR – 11:39 AM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
We’ll likely see Deni Avdija defending Luka Doncic tonight, as Avdija guarded him more than any other Wizards player last year.
Despite the two recent tough losses, Avdija held Mikal Bridges to 2-for-11 FG and Scottie Barnes/Pascal Siakam to 4-for-11 FG. – 11:11 AM
We’ll likely see Deni Avdija defending Luka Doncic tonight, as Avdija guarded him more than any other Wizards player last year.
Despite the two recent tough losses, Avdija held Mikal Bridges to 2-for-11 FG and Scottie Barnes/Pascal Siakam to 4-for-11 FG. – 11:11 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka Doncic voiced frustration over playing conditions in NBA In-Season Tournament 👀
He addressed the court, specifically: basketne.ws/49Dvhkj
basketnews.com/news-197426-lu… – 10:52 AM
Luka Doncic voiced frustration over playing conditions in NBA In-Season Tournament 👀
He addressed the court, specifically: basketne.ws/49Dvhkj
basketnews.com/news-197426-lu… – 10:52 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG this season:
33.1 — Joel Embiid
31.1 — Luka Doncic
30.7 — Steph Curry
30.0 — Kevin Durant
30.0 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/fa8SNRp1dq – 9:16 AM
Most PPG this season:
33.1 — Joel Embiid
31.1 — Luka Doncic
30.7 — Steph Curry
30.0 — Kevin Durant
30.0 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/fa8SNRp1dq – 9:16 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Why the Pelicans looked like a different team as they dominate the Mavs
🏀 How they defended Luka Doncic differently
🏀 Jordan Hawkins might be the steal of the draft
🎧 link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans
Watch on YouTube
📷bit.ly/LOPYouTube pic.twitter.com/a1wZowDIDO – 11:50 PM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Why the Pelicans looked like a different team as they dominate the Mavs
🏀 How they defended Luka Doncic differently
🏀 Jordan Hawkins might be the steal of the draft
🎧 link.chtbl.com/LOPelicans
Watch on YouTube
📷bit.ly/LOPYouTube pic.twitter.com/a1wZowDIDO – 11:50 PM
More on this storyline
Chase Hughes: Wes Unseld Jr. says rookie Bilal Coulibaly will get some time defending superstar Luka Doncic tonight in what will be a big test: “He’ll get his chance.” -via Twitter @ChaseHughesNBCS / November 15, 2023
When you think back on the stars you’ve played with in San Antonio, Washington, Dallas and now Oklahoma City, who is the one you will most brag to your kids about? Davis Bertans: “No. 1 is Manu for sure. When they grow up a bit, the one they’re going to know is Luka (Doncic). You probably have to talk about some of the younger players who still play now. It will be Shai (Gilgeous-Alexander) here, maybe. -via San Antonio Express-News / November 14, 2023
Tim MacMahon: Luka Doncic (44 points, 17-21 FG) has his 31st 40-point game of his career. Only two players since ABA-NBA merger have had more before turning 25, per @ESPNStatsInfo: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / November 11, 2023