Jason Kidd: 'When Luka Doncic got to dancing with Rudy Gobert, you could see the step back three was coming'
Ben Golliver: Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on whether to go for two or three on the final possession: “You’ve got to ask Luka [Doncic] that. The play was to get Luka the ball and let Luka do what Luka does. … When he got to dancing with [Rudy] Gobert, you could see the step back [three] was coming.”
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Source: Twitter @BenGolliver
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic hits the winning three to get a 2-0 lead for Dallas with two road wins
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:01 AM
Luka Doncic hits the winning three to get a 2-0 lead for Dallas with two road wins
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:01 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
A deeper look into the final Doncic possession of Game 2 of the WCF. What Rudy Gobert didn’t do individually. What Minnesota didn’t do collectively. And why Gobert probably shouldn’t have been in that position in the first place. A column. Please read – nytimes.com/athletic/55187… – 3:39 AM
A deeper look into the final Doncic possession of Game 2 of the WCF. What Rudy Gobert didn’t do individually. What Minnesota didn’t do collectively. And why Gobert probably shouldn’t have been in that position in the first place. A column. Please read – nytimes.com/athletic/55187… – 3:39 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Luka Doncic’s GAME-WINNER In Game 2! | May 24, 2024
sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 2:47 AM
Luka Doncic’s GAME-WINNER In Game 2! | May 24, 2024
sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 2:47 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After securing the victory, Luka delivered a clear message: “Go home bi***” 😂
pic.twitter.com/Yu6And3bZi – 2:27 AM
After securing the victory, Luka delivered a clear message: “Go home bi***” 😂
pic.twitter.com/Yu6And3bZi – 2:27 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
What call would you have made on this Gobert’s hit on Luka? 👀
pic.twitter.com/sjV6plZlyp – 2:26 AM
What call would you have made on this Gobert’s hit on Luka? 👀
pic.twitter.com/sjV6plZlyp – 2:26 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic contributed with a triple-double in the second win of Dallas over the Wolves:
📊 32 PTS, 10 REB & 13 AST
The series is now 2-0 for the Mavs. pic.twitter.com/fRcc0zBgt0 – 2:23 AM
Luka Doncic contributed with a triple-double in the second win of Dallas over the Wolves:
📊 32 PTS, 10 REB & 13 AST
The series is now 2-0 for the Mavs. pic.twitter.com/fRcc0zBgt0 – 2:23 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After securing the victory, Luka delivered a clear message: “Go home bitch” 😂
pic.twitter.com/Yu6And3bZi – 2:23 AM
After securing the victory, Luka delivered a clear message: “Go home bitch” 😂
pic.twitter.com/Yu6And3bZi – 2:23 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs playoff game winning shots in final 10 seconds of 4Q or OT:
Luka – G2 2024 WCF vs MIN
Luka – G4 2020 R1 vs LAC
Vince Carter – G3 2014 R1 vs SA
Dirk – G2 2011 Finals vs MIA
Dirk – G2 2005 WCSF vs PHX
Calvin Booth – G5 2001 R1 vs UT
Derek Harper – G3 1986 WCSF vs LAL – 2:14 AM
Mavs playoff game winning shots in final 10 seconds of 4Q or OT:
Luka – G2 2024 WCF vs MIN
Luka – G4 2020 R1 vs LAC
Vince Carter – G3 2014 R1 vs SA
Dirk – G2 2011 Finals vs MIA
Dirk – G2 2005 WCSF vs PHX
Calvin Booth – G5 2001 R1 vs UT
Derek Harper – G3 1986 WCSF vs LAL – 2:14 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
I guess we all understand Luka’s slovenian now 😅 pic.twitter.com/ApmMNE923p – 2:09 AM
I guess we all understand Luka’s slovenian now 😅 pic.twitter.com/ApmMNE923p – 2:09 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Luka Doncic scored the game-winning three-pointer over Rudy Gobert 😱
pic.twitter.com/WME4AROd9c – 2:07 AM
Luka Doncic scored the game-winning three-pointer over Rudy Gobert 😱
pic.twitter.com/WME4AROd9c – 2:07 AM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Mavs playoff game winning shots in final 10 seconds of 4Q or OT:
Luka – G2 2024 WCF vs MIN
Luka – G4 2021 R1 vs LAC
Vince Carter – G3 2014 R1 vs SA
Dirk – G2 2011 Finals vs MIA
Dirk – G2 2005 WCSF vs PHX
Calvin Booth – G5 2001 R1 vs UT
Derek Harper – G3 1986 WCSF vs LAL – 2:06 AM
Mavs playoff game winning shots in final 10 seconds of 4Q or OT:
Luka – G2 2024 WCF vs MIN
Luka – G4 2021 R1 vs LAC
Vince Carter – G3 2014 R1 vs SA
Dirk – G2 2011 Finals vs MIA
Dirk – G2 2005 WCSF vs PHX
Calvin Booth – G5 2001 R1 vs UT
Derek Harper – G3 1986 WCSF vs LAL – 2:06 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks had a magical game-winner from Luka Doncic. But it wasn’t the only one that stretched the bounds of believability. Plus the brains behind the challenge with 47 seconds left in this Western Conference finals Game 2 notebook.
mavs.com/gafford-magic/ – 1:45 AM
The Mavericks had a magical game-winner from Luka Doncic. But it wasn’t the only one that stretched the bounds of believability. Plus the brains behind the challenge with 47 seconds left in this Western Conference finals Game 2 notebook.
mavs.com/gafford-magic/ – 1:45 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
This MF Luka got me on this plane listening to Gospel Music. I’m in total disbelief at the moment – 12:56 AM
This MF Luka got me on this plane listening to Gospel Music. I’m in total disbelief at the moment – 12:56 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Luka Doncic is having the run that Nikola Jokic had last season, turning even his biggest doubters into believers. – 12:40 AM
Luka Doncic is having the run that Nikola Jokic had last season, turning even his biggest doubters into believers. – 12:40 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka Doncic has jokes 😅 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/J191eFICy2 – 12:33 AM
Luka Doncic has jokes 😅 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/J191eFICy2 – 12:33 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka Doncic’s step-back game-winner puts Dallas up 2-0 on Minnesota
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:17 AM
Luka Doncic’s step-back game-winner puts Dallas up 2-0 on Minnesota
nbcsports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 12:17 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rudy Gobert: “We just switched on the pick-and-roll and I was on an iso on Luka and he hit a big-time shot. I let my team down on that last play.” – 12:10 AM
Rudy Gobert: “We just switched on the pick-and-roll and I was on an iso on Luka and he hit a big-time shot. I let my team down on that last play.” – 12:10 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
#LineOfTheNight: Luka Doncic 32 pts, 13 asts, 10 rebs, 45% 3FG, 100% FT, Game Winner pic.twitter.com/P5DjFfjU65 – 12:09 AM
#LineOfTheNight: Luka Doncic 32 pts, 13 asts, 10 rebs, 45% 3FG, 100% FT, Game Winner pic.twitter.com/P5DjFfjU65 – 12:09 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rudy Gobert says “I let the team down” on the last defensive possession. Said it was on him to get a stop, and he feels he let them down. – 11:57 PM
Rudy Gobert says “I let the team down” on the last defensive possession. Said it was on him to get a stop, and he feels he let them down. – 11:57 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Luka Doncic on Dereck Lively: “He’s been amazing this season and playoffs. He took not one, not two, three steps forward. He’s a rookie. I think people still forget this sometimes. He’s doing this in the Western Conference Finals, which is insane. His ceiling is gonna be huge.” pic.twitter.com/CuYBz1I2eN – 11:56 PM
Luka Doncic on Dereck Lively: “He’s been amazing this season and playoffs. He took not one, not two, three steps forward. He’s a rookie. I think people still forget this sometimes. He’s doing this in the Western Conference Finals, which is insane. His ceiling is gonna be huge.” pic.twitter.com/CuYBz1I2eN – 11:56 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
The Mavs crushed the Wolves in the second half with double drag screens set for Luka and Kyrie.
Went to it over and over, especially after Minnesota free throws. pic.twitter.com/1wFNRcoJNc – 11:52 PM
The Mavs crushed the Wolves in the second half with double drag screens set for Luka and Kyrie.
Went to it over and over, especially after Minnesota free throws. pic.twitter.com/1wFNRcoJNc – 11:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I would be sick if I was from Mini Soda
Won’t get played as much as Luka spinning Rudy like a gotdam top but this was fatal defense
You see Jaden switch off, but at least it’s not Rudy. Foreshadowing lol
Ant let ball get to second side, reached, took himself out AGAIN
Kai 3. pic.twitter.com/ZgbidSgIke – 11:43 PM
I would be sick if I was from Mini Soda
Won’t get played as much as Luka spinning Rudy like a gotdam top but this was fatal defense
You see Jaden switch off, but at least it’s not Rudy. Foreshadowing lol
Ant let ball get to second side, reached, took himself out AGAIN
Kai 3. pic.twitter.com/ZgbidSgIke – 11:43 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Rudy Gobert contested just one 3-PT FG in Game 2.
It was Luka’s game-winning shot with three seconds left 🎯 pic.twitter.com/A6w3C2Bgjp – 11:39 PM
Rudy Gobert contested just one 3-PT FG in Game 2.
It was Luka’s game-winning shot with three seconds left 🎯 pic.twitter.com/A6w3C2Bgjp – 11:39 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Luka Doncic on his game-winning shot over Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert: “He’s long. He can’t move. I can’t move fast, but I can move faster than him.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/fOnXmjJoUu – 11:37 PM
Luka Doncic on his game-winning shot over Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert: “He’s long. He can’t move. I can’t move fast, but I can move faster than him.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/fOnXmjJoUu – 11:37 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Chris Finch instructing Rudy Gobert at the end of the game pic.twitter.com/2EtHl1J64B – 11:26 PM
Chris Finch instructing Rudy Gobert at the end of the game pic.twitter.com/2EtHl1J64B – 11:26 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
They are using an interview with Luka to settle an argument, amazing – 11:23 PM
They are using an interview with Luka to settle an argument, amazing – 11:23 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Luka: “I can’t move fast, but I can move faster than him.” via @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/dCmAlOks7g – 11:23 PM
Luka: “I can’t move fast, but I can move faster than him.” via @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/dCmAlOks7g – 11:23 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Subs were wrong, Ant wasn’t ready, defense was wrong. Take out Conley – turnover. Put Rudy in, no double, underplay the 3 – Luka game winner.
Wolves blew it there at the end – 11:23 PM
Subs were wrong, Ant wasn’t ready, defense was wrong. Take out Conley – turnover. Put Rudy in, no double, underplay the 3 – Luka game winner.
Wolves blew it there at the end – 11:23 PM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Not his biggest fan due to whining, but Luka is a stone-cold killer – 11:23 PM
Not his biggest fan due to whining, but Luka is a stone-cold killer – 11:23 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on whether to go for two or three on the final possession: “You’ve got to ask Luka [Doncic] that. The play was to get Luka the ball and let Luka do what Luka does. … When he got to dancing with [Rudy] Gobert, you could see the step back [three] was coming.” – 11:21 PM
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on whether to go for two or three on the final possession: “You’ve got to ask Luka [Doncic] that. The play was to get Luka the ball and let Luka do what Luka does. … When he got to dancing with [Rudy] Gobert, you could see the step back [three] was coming.” – 11:21 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Through two games of this series, with KAT, Gobert, and Reid on the other side, Derrick Lively has been the best big man on the floor – 11:21 PM
Through two games of this series, with KAT, Gobert, and Reid on the other side, Derrick Lively has been the best big man on the floor – 11:21 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Here’s the TNT Overtime angle with everything Luka said, including a “let’s go mother f**ker. you cant fucking guard me.” pic.twitter.com/ccfzvfirst – 11:20 PM
Here’s the TNT Overtime angle with everything Luka said, including a “let’s go mother f**ker. you cant fucking guard me.” pic.twitter.com/ccfzvfirst – 11:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 4 triple-doubles in a 5-game span in the playoffs:
Wilt Chamberlain
Magic Johnson
Nikola Jokic
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/uGWJvAZUoB – 11:19 PM
Players with 4 triple-doubles in a 5-game span in the playoffs:
Wilt Chamberlain
Magic Johnson
Nikola Jokic
And now, Luka Doncic. pic.twitter.com/uGWJvAZUoB – 11:19 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s game-winner: “We wanted to get him space and let him do what he does. He set [Rudy Gobert] up for the step-back. For him attacking the paint over and over, Rudy has to honor that. … He loves that stage. He doesn’t run from it.” – 11:19 PM
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s game-winner: “We wanted to get him space and let him do what he does. He set [Rudy Gobert] up for the step-back. For him attacking the paint over and over, Rudy has to honor that. … He loves that stage. He doesn’t run from it.” – 11:19 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Kenny’s right. This ain’t about Gobert. Luka’s gonna cook anybody 1-on-1 in that situation. If you play back, he’s splashing the three; if you play up on him, he’s going to the rim and getting fouled for an and-one. The mistake was leaving one guy on him. – 11:19 PM
Kenny’s right. This ain’t about Gobert. Luka’s gonna cook anybody 1-on-1 in that situation. If you play back, he’s splashing the three; if you play up on him, he’s going to the rim and getting fouled for an and-one. The mistake was leaving one guy on him. – 11:19 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Luka Doncic has four triple-doubles in a five-game span in the playoffs, joining Nikola Jokic, Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain with such a streak in the same span, per TNT. Doncic hit a game-winner to give the Mavericks a 2-0 lead over the Timberwolves. pic.twitter.com/eVIluBYbYI – 11:17 PM
Luka Doncic has four triple-doubles in a five-game span in the playoffs, joining Nikola Jokic, Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain with such a streak in the same span, per TNT. Doncic hit a game-winner to give the Mavericks a 2-0 lead over the Timberwolves. pic.twitter.com/eVIluBYbYI – 11:17 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves were up 108-103 w/ 1:29 to go. From there:
– Kyrie 3 to make it 108-106 w/ 1:05
– McDaniels turnover after coach’s challenge w/ :47 seconds
– Edwards turnover w/ 12.1 seconds
– Luka stepback 3 to make it 109-108 w/ 3.1 seconds
– Naz Reid missed 3 at the buzzer – 11:17 PM
The Wolves were up 108-103 w/ 1:29 to go. From there:
– Kyrie 3 to make it 108-106 w/ 1:05
– McDaniels turnover after coach’s challenge w/ :47 seconds
– Edwards turnover w/ 12.1 seconds
– Luka stepback 3 to make it 109-108 w/ 3.1 seconds
– Naz Reid missed 3 at the buzzer – 11:17 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Draymond can’t help but be petty with Gobert. Be real, man. Talk about the game. – 11:16 PM
Draymond can’t help but be petty with Gobert. Be real, man. Talk about the game. – 11:16 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
As if the end of the game wasn’t bad enough for Gobert, you have Draymond on the TNT postgame show rubbing salt into the wound – 11:16 PM
As if the end of the game wasn’t bad enough for Gobert, you have Draymond on the TNT postgame show rubbing salt into the wound – 11:16 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
5 thoughts: Mavericks’ Luka Doncic seals comeback win vs. Timberwolves, 2-0 series lead dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:16 PM
5 thoughts: Mavericks’ Luka Doncic seals comeback win vs. Timberwolves, 2-0 series lead dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:16 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
What Dallas has done, completely turning over their 2022 WCF team is high level.
10 new faces
5 players remain:
Luka, THJ, Powell, Kleber and Josh Green – 11:15 PM
What Dallas has done, completely turning over their 2022 WCF team is high level.
10 new faces
5 players remain:
Luka, THJ, Powell, Kleber and Josh Green – 11:15 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy made just a monumental mistake in that iso with Luka. Why would he honor Luka’s first step when he knows Luka just wanted him to react and step back? Rudy has been in iso enough against Luka to know exactly what he wanted. He played it all wrong – 11:14 PM
Rudy made just a monumental mistake in that iso with Luka. Why would he honor Luka’s first step when he knows Luka just wanted him to react and step back? Rudy has been in iso enough against Luka to know exactly what he wanted. He played it all wrong – 11:14 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
A fully engaged Kyrie Irving changes this series so much. Would love to see him go against the team that dumped him, Boston. And any extra games to watch Doncic is perfectly fine with me. – 11:13 PM
A fully engaged Kyrie Irving changes this series so much. Would love to see him go against the team that dumped him, Boston. And any extra games to watch Doncic is perfectly fine with me. – 11:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Rudy tried his absolute hardest to execute on that play. His assignment was to keep him off the stepback left so he wouldn’t give up a 3, but Doncic has been working on the jumper going right the last few years. A complete offensive player. – 11:12 PM
Rudy tried his absolute hardest to execute on that play. His assignment was to keep him off the stepback left so he wouldn’t give up a 3, but Doncic has been working on the jumper going right the last few years. A complete offensive player. – 11:12 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
That isn’t Gobert’s fault. Had to bring a second guy to Luka. – 11:12 PM
That isn’t Gobert’s fault. Had to bring a second guy to Luka. – 11:12 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Mavericks look like they’re gonna win the NBA Finals. Elite defense and elite role players, led by two elite closers in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. And by the way, Jason Kidd is coaching his ass off these playoffs. – 11:12 PM
The Mavericks look like they’re gonna win the NBA Finals. Elite defense and elite role players, led by two elite closers in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. And by the way, Jason Kidd is coaching his ass off these playoffs. – 11:12 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Luka yelling at Gobert: “You want to punch me in the ribs again?!?!” – 11:12 PM
Luka yelling at Gobert: “You want to punch me in the ribs again?!?!” – 11:12 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
I get why Gobert keeps winning defensive POY – but he’s been targeted defensively on the perimeter over & over & over again in playoff games his whole career. All-time great paint defender. Horrific perimeter defender, who should’ve been on bench for final defensive possessions. – 11:11 PM
I get why Gobert keeps winning defensive POY – but he’s been targeted defensively on the perimeter over & over & over again in playoff games his whole career. All-time great paint defender. Horrific perimeter defender, who should’ve been on bench for final defensive possessions. – 11:11 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
So….its an easy second guess on Nori/Finch to have Rudy on the floor considering they matched down a minute earlier with Anderson but if he keeps Rudy on the bench and Luka drains a 3 on Anderson, the critics are asking why the DPOY was on the bench. Damned if they do…damned – 11:11 PM
So….its an easy second guess on Nori/Finch to have Rudy on the floor considering they matched down a minute earlier with Anderson but if he keeps Rudy on the bench and Luka drains a 3 on Anderson, the critics are asking why the DPOY was on the bench. Damned if they do…damned – 11:11 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Gafford and Lively: 30 pts (14-16 FG), 15 reb, 5 blocks
KAT and Gobert: 31 pts (10-26 FG), 17 reb, 1 block – 11:10 PM
Gafford and Lively: 30 pts (14-16 FG), 15 reb, 5 blocks
KAT and Gobert: 31 pts (10-26 FG), 17 reb, 1 block – 11:10 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
That’s a fantastic Mavs win and another legendary Luka game but at the same time WHAT A FUCKING COLLAPSE Jesus Minnesota. Two straight crunch time stinkeroos. And Dallas is just awesome in these close games now. – 11:10 PM
That’s a fantastic Mavs win and another legendary Luka game but at the same time WHAT A FUCKING COLLAPSE Jesus Minnesota. Two straight crunch time stinkeroos. And Dallas is just awesome in these close games now. – 11:10 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
30-point triple-double and the game-winner for Luka in Game 2 🥶 pic.twitter.com/afT0ZnnDOO – 11:10 PM
30-point triple-double and the game-winner for Luka in Game 2 🥶 pic.twitter.com/afT0ZnnDOO – 11:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I’m never forgetting the horrendous narratives heading into the 2018 NBA Draft. The pick was pretty obvious for those who did their homework, and the idea Luka and Book wouldn’t have got along while they were winning a shit-ton of games together will always be funny to me – 11:10 PM
I’m never forgetting the horrendous narratives heading into the 2018 NBA Draft. The pick was pretty obvious for those who did their homework, and the idea Luka and Book wouldn’t have got along while they were winning a shit-ton of games together will always be funny to me – 11:10 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic silences the crowd with the go-ahead stepback 3 with 3.0 seconds remaining in Game 2. pic.twitter.com/N61M5lnUaB – 11:09 PM
Luka Doncic silences the crowd with the go-ahead stepback 3 with 3.0 seconds remaining in Game 2. pic.twitter.com/N61M5lnUaB – 11:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Luka Magic. 2 wins away from the Finals. What a ride. pic.twitter.com/X8m9rzsMf9 – 11:09 PM
Luka Magic. 2 wins away from the Finals. What a ride. pic.twitter.com/X8m9rzsMf9 – 11:09 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
That damn Luka!!!! That L might have snatched the soul outta the Wolves. – 11:08 PM
That damn Luka!!!! That L might have snatched the soul outta the Wolves. – 11:08 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Can’t switch a center onto Luka in that situation. Under any circumstance. – 11:08 PM
Can’t switch a center onto Luka in that situation. Under any circumstance. – 11:08 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Jason Kidd is making a habit of being the better coach in a series. – 11:07 PM
Jason Kidd is making a habit of being the better coach in a series. – 11:07 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
they gotta charge Luka with physical and verbal assault for what he did to Gobert on that island. – 11:07 PM
they gotta charge Luka with physical and verbal assault for what he did to Gobert on that island. – 11:07 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I know you got a stop on the switch on the last possession, but I think you just have to double there.
Leaving Rudy on an island against Luka at the top of the key is not it. – 11:07 PM
I know you got a stop on the switch on the last possession, but I think you just have to double there.
Leaving Rudy on an island against Luka at the top of the key is not it. – 11:07 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Luka had been thinking about hitting a game-winner over Gobert since that shot to the ribs. AK – 11:07 PM
Luka had been thinking about hitting a game-winner over Gobert since that shot to the ribs. AK – 11:07 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
I cannot understand how you let Luka Doncic isolate against anyone on an island for the win. Baffling coaching decision by the Timberwolves. – 11:07 PM
I cannot understand how you let Luka Doncic isolate against anyone on an island for the win. Baffling coaching decision by the Timberwolves. – 11:07 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic with the game-winning three-pointer over Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert in WCF Game 2 pic.twitter.com/47twhzDw9c – 11:06 PM
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic with the game-winning three-pointer over Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert in WCF Game 2 pic.twitter.com/47twhzDw9c – 11:06 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
109-108, Naz’ triple rims out. Mavs take a 2-0 lead back to Texas. Luka with 32-13-10. Ohhh boy – 11:06 PM
109-108, Naz’ triple rims out. Mavs take a 2-0 lead back to Texas. Luka with 32-13-10. Ohhh boy – 11:06 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Luka gets the last laugh as his game-winner gives the Mavs a 2-0 lead 😂 pic.twitter.com/G4wckbbJie – 11:06 PM
Luka gets the last laugh as his game-winner gives the Mavs a 2-0 lead 😂 pic.twitter.com/G4wckbbJie – 11:06 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Just as impressive as Luka draining that three in Rudy’s grill is he and Kyrie keeping their teammates from celebrating because this game isn’t over yet – 11:06 PM
Just as impressive as Luka draining that three in Rudy’s grill is he and Kyrie keeping their teammates from celebrating because this game isn’t over yet – 11:06 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Rudy Gobert runs like a cartoon character pic.twitter.com/34xGZnLhGq – 11:05 PM
Rudy Gobert runs like a cartoon character pic.twitter.com/34xGZnLhGq – 11:05 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Looked like Luka never even crossed over the arc, like Mavs were going for the win the whole way. – 11:05 PM
Looked like Luka never even crossed over the arc, like Mavs were going for the win the whole way. – 11:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Good Lord what a game this is. Everyone knew Luka was going to the step back there and you just can’t stop it. – 11:05 PM
Good Lord what a game this is. Everyone knew Luka was going to the step back there and you just can’t stop it. – 11:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka tonight:
32 PTS
10 REB
13 AST
Game-winner over the DPOY. pic.twitter.com/VUke2XVHA1 – 11:05 PM
Luka tonight:
32 PTS
10 REB
13 AST
Game-winner over the DPOY. pic.twitter.com/VUke2XVHA1 – 11:05 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Doncic made Gobert’s feet do the boogaloo on that iso. Just nasty. – 11:05 PM
Doncic made Gobert’s feet do the boogaloo on that iso. Just nasty. – 11:05 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic adds to his legend: 32 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and caps an 18-point comeback win with a game-winning stepback 3 over 4-time DPOY Rudy Gobert.
Mavs head home up 2-0. – 11:05 PM
Luka Doncic adds to his legend: 32 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and caps an 18-point comeback win with a game-winning stepback 3 over 4-time DPOY Rudy Gobert.
Mavs head home up 2-0. – 11:05 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
I think Luka had some words for Rudy Gobert. And let’s be honest, there’s nothing Rudy could do in that situation 😂 – 11:04 PM
I think Luka had some words for Rudy Gobert. And let’s be honest, there’s nothing Rudy could do in that situation 😂 – 11:04 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Why in the world would you switch and leave Gobert on Luka – 11:04 PM
Why in the world would you switch and leave Gobert on Luka – 11:04 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Rudy Gobert has been so good isolated on guards all season, especially late in games — which people won’t know when they’re roasting him for that play. But Luka did get him there. – 11:04 PM
Rudy Gobert has been so good isolated on guards all season, especially late in games — which people won’t know when they’re roasting him for that play. But Luka did get him there. – 11:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rudy Gobert against the leading pullup 3-point shooter in the league pic.twitter.com/PYKvAZuXKm – 11:04 PM
Rudy Gobert against the leading pullup 3-point shooter in the league pic.twitter.com/PYKvAZuXKm – 11:04 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka magic. 3-ball. 3 seconds away from possibly, turning out the lights at Target Center this year – 11:04 PM
Luka magic. 3-ball. 3 seconds away from possibly, turning out the lights at Target Center this year – 11:04 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Huge overturned call here on the video review. Ball off McDaniels, not Doncic. Mavs ball with 47.3 seconds left, down 108-106. – 11:00 PM
Huge overturned call here on the video review. Ball off McDaniels, not Doncic. Mavs ball with 47.3 seconds left, down 108-106. – 11:00 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Full match down by Nori/Finch in sitting Towns AND Gobert to play Reid (who’s been on fire) and Kyle Anderson to matchup with Washington and Lively – 11:00 PM
Full match down by Nori/Finch in sitting Towns AND Gobert to play Reid (who’s been on fire) and Kyle Anderson to matchup with Washington and Lively – 11:00 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I can’t believe Kyrie missed both FTs … or the wide-open three just before on the Luka tip out – 10:59 PM
I can’t believe Kyrie missed both FTs … or the wide-open three just before on the Luka tip out – 10:59 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Draymond seeing Kyle Anderson in and Gobert on the bench to close pic.twitter.com/GMVVxuM6D7 – 10:58 PM
Draymond seeing Kyle Anderson in and Gobert on the bench to close pic.twitter.com/GMVVxuM6D7 – 10:58 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Nice strategy by Kidd here. Takes Luka and Kyrie out to go all defense right before his use-it-or-lose-it timeout goes away at the 3 min mark. Then immediately calls timeout to sub them back in after the stop. pic.twitter.com/uF4m9k21Dm – 10:52 PM
Nice strategy by Kidd here. Takes Luka and Kyrie out to go all defense right before his use-it-or-lose-it timeout goes away at the 3 min mark. Then immediately calls timeout to sub them back in after the stop. pic.twitter.com/uF4m9k21Dm – 10:52 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks fought all the way back and now are trading buckets and trailing 102-101 after two Doncic free throws. 3:05 left. – 10:50 PM
Mavericks fought all the way back and now are trading buckets and trailing 102-101 after two Doncic free throws. 3:05 left. – 10:50 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Wolves are doing absolutely nothing to make Luka work in defense. – 10:31 PM
Wolves are doing absolutely nothing to make Luka work in defense. – 10:31 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Great alignment here. With Naz Reid in for Gobert, Gafford can’t camp in the paint to bring the double on the KAT post up.
This is where KAT should eat. But to do so, the positioning of his post up need to be deeper. pic.twitter.com/trnDgTsReP – 10:28 PM
Great alignment here. With Naz Reid in for Gobert, Gafford can’t camp in the paint to bring the double on the KAT post up.
This is where KAT should eat. But to do so, the positioning of his post up need to be deeper. pic.twitter.com/trnDgTsReP – 10:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Gobert being able to provide resistance when McDaniels gets detached from Doncic is huge pic.twitter.com/KlyQfC5W4B – 10:20 PM
Gobert being able to provide resistance when McDaniels gets detached from Doncic is huge pic.twitter.com/KlyQfC5W4B – 10:20 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Anthony Edwards playing two here, totally fooled by Luka’s no-look pass pic.twitter.com/uiivvp5Z7W – 10:17 PM
Anthony Edwards playing two here, totally fooled by Luka’s no-look pass pic.twitter.com/uiivvp5Z7W – 10:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nickeil’s jumper is in hell right now, Ant/KAT are 4/15 FGs each, and Luka is getting whatever he wants against McDaniels
Minnesota might want to go on a run while Luka catches his breath. If Dallas could stop LAC/OKC offenses, then Minnesota is not a challenge. – 10:15 PM
Nickeil’s jumper is in hell right now, Ant/KAT are 4/15 FGs each, and Luka is getting whatever he wants against McDaniels
Minnesota might want to go on a run while Luka catches his breath. If Dallas could stop LAC/OKC offenses, then Minnesota is not a challenge. – 10:15 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Timberwolves have realized what so many playoff teams have realized: there’s no good way to defend Luka Doncic in pick-and-roll. You can only really cycle through different variations of bad often enough to hopefully keep him off balance. – 10:11 PM
The Timberwolves have realized what so many playoff teams have realized: there’s no good way to defend Luka Doncic in pick-and-roll. You can only really cycle through different variations of bad often enough to hopefully keep him off balance. – 10:11 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka put his whole body in this assist pic.twitter.com/cWnw04v8WR – 10:10 PM
Luka put his whole body in this assist pic.twitter.com/cWnw04v8WR – 10:10 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Wolves have dominated the terms of this games even though they’re not shooting well. The latter is why they’re only up 6, and Luka is stalking the back nine – 10:08 PM
The Wolves have dominated the terms of this games even though they’re not shooting well. The latter is why they’re only up 6, and Luka is stalking the back nine – 10:08 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
One of the Mavs’ favorite plays to dial up after a free throw — Luka gets the double ball screen going right with Gafford/Lively as the second screener, Mavs get two dunks out of it. pic.twitter.com/8XIdwW6zLC – 10:08 PM
One of the Mavs’ favorite plays to dial up after a free throw — Luka gets the double ball screen going right with Gafford/Lively as the second screener, Mavs get two dunks out of it. pic.twitter.com/8XIdwW6zLC – 10:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka is getting wide open play-action touchdown passes out of middle pick-and-rolls – 10:04 PM
Luka is getting wide open play-action touchdown passes out of middle pick-and-rolls – 10:04 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka is so great at manipulating the defense with his eyes. Masterful at throwing guys wide open, almost like a quarterback – 10:04 PM
Luka is so great at manipulating the defense with his eyes. Masterful at throwing guys wide open, almost like a quarterback – 10:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Minnesota should be fine if they can just find more money in the paint… missed 16 of 29 shots in there. The volume is great, the efficiency is terrible
Kyrie and Luka have 21 points on 22 shots
Ant and KAT have 22 points on 22 shots
If that stays even, Minnesota likely wins – 9:44 PM
Minnesota should be fine if they can just find more money in the paint… missed 16 of 29 shots in there. The volume is great, the efficiency is terrible
Kyrie and Luka have 21 points on 22 shots
Ant and KAT have 22 points on 22 shots
If that stays even, Minnesota likely wins – 9:44 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
You knew MIN was going to throw a big punch. They did just that leading 60-48 after leading by as many as 18. They hit 5 of their 1st 6 3ptrs in 2nd qtr. The combo of Reid & Conley who scored just 21 in G1 have 24. Luka 16-6-5 the only Mavs w/10+. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:41 PM
You knew MIN was going to throw a big punch. They did just that leading 60-48 after leading by as many as 18. They hit 5 of their 1st 6 3ptrs in 2nd qtr. The combo of Reid & Conley who scored just 21 in G1 have 24. Luka 16-6-5 the only Mavs w/10+. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:41 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks down 60-48 at halftime. Could have been worse. They can’t shoot tonight. But still hanging around. Luka with 16-6-5. Edwards with 13 points, Conley and Reid with 12 each. – 9:37 PM
Mavericks down 60-48 at halftime. Could have been worse. They can’t shoot tonight. But still hanging around. Luka with 16-6-5. Edwards with 13 points, Conley and Reid with 12 each. – 9:37 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves take a 60-48 lead into the half. They held Luka and Kyrie to a combined 7-for-22 shooting. Edwards leads MIN with 13 pts. – 9:36 PM
The Wolves take a 60-48 lead into the half. They held Luka and Kyrie to a combined 7-for-22 shooting. Edwards leads MIN with 13 pts. – 9:36 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Mavs gotta feel good going to halftime. Cut an 18-point deficit to 12.
Ant & KAT: 6-22
Luka & Kyrie: 7-22
Whichever star duo gets going in the second half probably wins this game. – 9:36 PM
Mavs gotta feel good going to halftime. Cut an 18-point deficit to 12.
Ant & KAT: 6-22
Luka & Kyrie: 7-22
Whichever star duo gets going in the second half probably wins this game. – 9:36 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves went cold at the end of the half and let Dallas back into it instead of pushing the lead past 20. They lead 60-48 at the end of the half. 16 for Doncic, 13 for Ant on 3-for-11. Reid and Conley with 12 each. – 9:36 PM
Timberwolves went cold at the end of the half and let Dallas back into it instead of pushing the lead past 20. They lead 60-48 at the end of the half. 16 for Doncic, 13 for Ant on 3-for-11. Reid and Conley with 12 each. – 9:36 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
every one of these KAT/Gobert volleyball sequences at the rim makes me wonder if we will see any Gafford+Lively lineups at some point this series. – 9:31 PM
every one of these KAT/Gobert volleyball sequences at the rim makes me wonder if we will see any Gafford+Lively lineups at some point this series. – 9:31 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
A big part of Kyle Anderson playing well offensively is he can stay in the game to guard Luka, which shifts McDaniels to Kyrie and allows Edwards to guard neither.
Huge for Ant saving energy. – 9:27 PM
A big part of Kyle Anderson playing well offensively is he can stay in the game to guard Luka, which shifts McDaniels to Kyrie and allows Edwards to guard neither.
Huge for Ant saving energy. – 9:27 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Don’t think Doncic has gotten downhill once yet tonight. Role reversal with him and Ant in G1. A few blitzes but has also had some chances and whatever is bothering him has taken away his burst. – 9:11 PM
Don’t think Doncic has gotten downhill once yet tonight. Role reversal with him and Ant in G1. A few blitzes but has also had some chances and whatever is bothering him has taken away his burst. – 9:11 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Luka Doncic must have Wolverine genes. It’s honestly a miracle he’s still walking. Malpractice by the NBA for forcing him to play through these games. This series should be delayed until he’s healthy it’s only fair – 9:11 PM
Luka Doncic must have Wolverine genes. It’s honestly a miracle he’s still walking. Malpractice by the NBA for forcing him to play through these games. This series should be delayed until he’s healthy it’s only fair – 9:11 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka has looked like he’s had a little hitch in his git-along and left the court when he came out of the game with just over three minutes left in the quarter. – 8:59 PM
Luka has looked like he’s had a little hitch in his git-along and left the court when he came out of the game with just over three minutes left in the quarter. – 8:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Both offenses cooking at Target Center and Mavs call timeout after a turnover leads to Rudy Gobert dunk and 21-17 Wolves lead. – 8:53 PM
Both offenses cooking at Target Center and Mavs call timeout after a turnover leads to Rudy Gobert dunk and 21-17 Wolves lead. – 8:53 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Luka right after he flopped and got the foul call on Towns pic.twitter.com/H5z65dOiNX – 8:49 PM
Luka right after he flopped and got the foul call on Towns pic.twitter.com/H5z65dOiNX – 8:49 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Minnesota timeout 34 seconds into the game when no T-wolves player came back to get the inbounds pass from Mike Conley after Mavs got a lob-dunk from Luka-to-Gafford. – 8:38 PM
Minnesota timeout 34 seconds into the game when no T-wolves player came back to get the inbounds pass from Mike Conley after Mavs got a lob-dunk from Luka-to-Gafford. – 8:38 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:35 tip @theeagledallas – 8:04 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:35 tip @theeagledallas – 8:04 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley – 8:02 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley – 8:02 PM
Dwight Howard @DwightHoward
Send a blitz at Luka and get the ball out his hands! Then I need Rudy to dunk everything & hit some more fadeaways 😂💪🏾
youtu.be/59nT8MIP3LM?si… pic.twitter.com/ArdiWumzDj – 6:44 PM
Send a blitz at Luka and get the ball out his hands! Then I need Rudy to dunk everything & hit some more fadeaways 😂💪🏾
youtu.be/59nT8MIP3LM?si… pic.twitter.com/ArdiWumzDj – 6:44 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Pull up the stats on how many times the Dallas Mavericks scored when Rudy [Gobert] was in the pick and roll.” 😳
@KendrickPerkins and @ZachLowe_NBA DEBATE Rudy Gobert’s play in Wolves-Mavs 👀 pic.twitter.com/cask8fOJmw – 4:20 PM
“Pull up the stats on how many times the Dallas Mavericks scored when Rudy [Gobert] was in the pick and roll.” 😳
@KendrickPerkins and @ZachLowe_NBA DEBATE Rudy Gobert’s play in Wolves-Mavs 👀 pic.twitter.com/cask8fOJmw – 4:20 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Some thoughts from #WolvesBack center Rudy Gobert following this morning’s shoot-around: #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/szRkBrTqVS – 3:31 PM
Some thoughts from #WolvesBack center Rudy Gobert following this morning’s shoot-around: #Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/szRkBrTqVS – 3:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka playoff ranks in franchise history (minimum 10 games):
1st in PPG
4th in RPG
1st in APG
1st in 3PM pic.twitter.com/5fPstSIfIy – 2:46 PM
Luka playoff ranks in franchise history (minimum 10 games):
1st in PPG
4th in RPG
1st in APG
1st in 3PM pic.twitter.com/5fPstSIfIy – 2:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest +/- by a Timberwolves player in the playoffs all-time:
+103 — Gobert
+98 — McDaniels
+80 — Conley
+65 — Ant pic.twitter.com/KRbQ4bgAAV – 1:41 PM
Highest +/- by a Timberwolves player in the playoffs all-time:
+103 — Gobert
+98 — McDaniels
+80 — Conley
+65 — Ant pic.twitter.com/KRbQ4bgAAV – 1:41 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Timberwolves defense was built in part by two people who are like “divorced parents trying to co-parent” in Rudy Gobert and assistant Elston Turner. Inside their unique and appreciative relationship that turned the Wolves into the No. 1 defense: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 1:00 PM
The Timberwolves defense was built in part by two people who are like “divorced parents trying to co-parent” in Rudy Gobert and assistant Elston Turner. Inside their unique and appreciative relationship that turned the Wolves into the No. 1 defense: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 1:00 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“He threw a behind-the-back or behind-the-head pass to me. I wasn’t ready for it, wasn’t expecting it, and I missed it.” —Derrick Jones Jr.
@loganmmurdock talked to Luka’s teammates and Jason Kidd about expecting the unexpected with Luka’s passing: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/24/… – 11:38 AM
“He threw a behind-the-back or behind-the-head pass to me. I wasn’t ready for it, wasn’t expecting it, and I missed it.” —Derrick Jones Jr.
@loganmmurdock talked to Luka’s teammates and Jason Kidd about expecting the unexpected with Luka’s passing: theringer.com/nba/2024/5/24/… – 11:38 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in Game 2s:
34.2 PPG
6.8 RPG
7.5 APG
51/47%
Averages the most PPG all-time in Game 2s (minimum 5 games). statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 11:38 AM
Luka in Game 2s:
34.2 PPG
6.8 RPG
7.5 APG
51/47%
Averages the most PPG all-time in Game 2s (minimum 5 games). statmuse.com/nba/player/luk… – 11:38 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
NEW
On this week’s Four Rounds column on the #NBA playoffs
1⃣Minnesota shouldn’t overreact to Game 1
2⃣Jaylen Brown’s importance to the Celtics
3⃣KAT-Gobert PnR history
4⃣Playoff Awards! (so far)
For @FanSided/@The_Step_Back
fansided.com/posts/four-rou… – 11:12 AM
NEW
On this week’s Four Rounds column on the #NBA playoffs
1⃣Minnesota shouldn’t overreact to Game 1
2⃣Jaylen Brown’s importance to the Celtics
3⃣KAT-Gobert PnR history
4⃣Playoff Awards! (so far)
For @FanSided/@The_Step_Back
fansided.com/posts/four-rou… – 11:12 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Why Timberwolves’ biggest issue vs. Mavericks is their non-Rudy Gobert minutes: ‘We were soft’
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-t… – 9:42 AM
Why Timberwolves’ biggest issue vs. Mavericks is their non-Rudy Gobert minutes: ‘We were soft’
(By @outsidethenba)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-t… – 9:42 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Do you agree with Chandler Parsons that Luka Doncic is already better than Larry Bird? 😯 pic.twitter.com/47jbqkWWsJ – 3:46 AM
Do you agree with Chandler Parsons that Luka Doncic is already better than Larry Bird? 😯 pic.twitter.com/47jbqkWWsJ – 3:46 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast!
—A Tatum/Brown convo, Indy’s in real trouble, Luka’s lurking, PG’s next team, the Coach Scapegoat era and more w/ @RobMahoney @ChrisRyan77
—HOFer @IsiahThomas on Kyrie’s revival, the ‘89 Pistons vs. Luka, and the best defenses ever.
open.spotify.com/episode/4Qzb6U… – 12:56 AM
New BS Podcast!
—A Tatum/Brown convo, Indy’s in real trouble, Luka’s lurking, PG’s next team, the Coach Scapegoat era and more w/ @RobMahoney @ChrisRyan77
—HOFer @IsiahThomas on Kyrie’s revival, the ‘89 Pistons vs. Luka, and the best defenses ever.
open.spotify.com/episode/4Qzb6U… – 12:56 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs:
Win their first G1 under Jason Kidd
Win just their 2nd G1 in their last 14 series.
Now 5-2 on the road in the playoffs
Now 4-2 in clutch games in playoffs (23-9 in reg season)
Now 3-2 when trailing after 3 qtrs in playoffs (Won 10 in reg season. Only LAC (11) won more) – 1:51 AM
Mavs:
Win their first G1 under Jason Kidd
Win just their 2nd G1 in their last 14 series.
Now 5-2 on the road in the playoffs
Now 4-2 in clutch games in playoffs (23-9 in reg season)
Now 3-2 when trailing after 3 qtrs in playoffs (Won 10 in reg season. Only LAC (11) won more) – 1:51 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Final: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105.
Dallas wins its first Game 1 under Jason Kidd and steals homecourt advantage behind a combined 63 points from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Doncic had 33, while Irving scored 30.
The Mavs are in the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Game 2. – 11:03 PM
Final: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105.
Dallas wins its first Game 1 under Jason Kidd and steals homecourt advantage behind a combined 63 points from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Doncic had 33, while Irving scored 30.
The Mavs are in the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Game 2. – 11:03 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas finally wins a Game 1 under Jason Kidd and it’s a huge one. Mavs take a 1-0 lead, and seize homecourt advantage in the Western Conference finals.
Doncic and Irving combined for 63 points. – 11:02 PM
Dallas finally wins a Game 1 under Jason Kidd and it’s a huge one. Mavs take a 1-0 lead, and seize homecourt advantage in the Western Conference finals.
Doncic and Irving combined for 63 points. – 11:02 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They won a Game 1 under Jason Kidd for the first time, beating the Wolves on the road in the opener. Kyrie Irving kept the Mavs in it during the first half, and Luka Doncic came through as the closer on both ends of the floor. – 11:02 PM
The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They won a Game 1 under Jason Kidd for the first time, beating the Wolves on the road in the opener. Kyrie Irving kept the Mavs in it during the first half, and Luka Doncic came through as the closer on both ends of the floor. – 11:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd has been creative using pending mandatory timeouts to get Luka and Kyrie extra rest, then bringing them back in – 8:59 PM
Jason Kidd has been creative using pending mandatory timeouts to get Luka and Kyrie extra rest, then bringing them back in – 8:59 PM
More on this storyline
Ben Golliver: Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert on Mavericks’ Luka Doncic’s game-winner: “We switched on the pick and roll. I was in iso. He hit a big shot. I let my team down on the last play. They believed in me to get a stop and he scored a three.” -via Twitter @BenGolliver / May 25, 2024
Ben Golliver: Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on Luka Doncic’s game-winner: “We wanted to get him space and let him do what he does. He set [Rudy Gobert] up for the step-back. For him attacking the paint over and over, Rudy has to honor that. … He loves that stage. He doesn’t run from it.” -via Twitter @BenGolliver / May 25, 2024
Michael Scotto: Luka Doncic on his game-winning shot over Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert: “He’s long. He can’t move. I can’t move fast, but I can move faster than him.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/fOnXmjJoUu -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 25, 2024
Michael Scotto: Kyrie Irving on Luka Doncic: “I’m amazed. I don’t use that word lightly either… I think he’s answered a lot of calls. When Luka first came into the league, there were a lot of questions on what he was going to turn out to be. I know a few people are eating their words. Watching him ascend into becoming an all-time great is amazing and I don’t take it for granted because I played with one of the greatest of all time, arguably the greatest of all time… I want to be supportive and continue to be an all-time great next to him, continue to show him the ropes, and let him continue to fly.” pic.twitter.com/7KivsKGhhv -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 25, 2024
Law Murray: Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns are a combined 21/69 from the field in this series 30.4 percent field goals from Minnesota’s All-Stars. Luka has made more buckets BY HIMSELF (22/49 field goals) than Ant and KAT combined to start the 2024 WCF. -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / May 25, 2024
ClutchPoints: “Alright, free throws on 3.” 🤣 Jason Kidd takes a friendly swipe at Kyrie Irving, who shot 2-of-5 from the free throw line in the 1-point Mavs win. pic.twitter.com/CEinQyC4FE -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 25, 2024
Eddie Sefko: Jason Kidd on Mavs’ challenge tonight: “We found a way to win on the road. It’s the first time we won Game 1, so we probably didn’t know how to celebrate. We got to find a way to win on the road again tonight. Kai said it best. We’ll celebrate for 30 minutes and that game’s over” -via Twitter @ESefko / May 24, 2024