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
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
Source: Twitter @MikeAScotto
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Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Dallas ran this double drag to death down the stretch — with Kyrie clearing out to empty the corner, so it’s only Mike Conley left to tag Lively, who is a foot taller than him, on the roll.
I asked Conley after game what needs to happen to blow this action up:
“Our initial pic.twitter.com/m4g837oVCz – 12:58 AM
Dallas ran this double drag to death down the stretch — with Kyrie clearing out to empty the corner, so it’s only Mike Conley left to tag Lively, who is a foot taller than him, on the roll.
I asked Conley after game what needs to happen to blow this action up:
“Our initial pic.twitter.com/m4g837oVCz – 12:58 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
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
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 pic.twitter.com/7KivsKGhhv – 12:47 AM
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 pic.twitter.com/7KivsKGhhv – 12:47 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
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns (7/22) and Anthony Edwards (4/14) are a combined 11/36 from 2-point range thus far in this series. Asked Chris Finch what is leading to their ineffectiveness within the arc:
“I think with Anthony, he’s gotta pick up his decision-making. I think Kyrie is – 12:26 AM
Karl-Anthony Towns (7/22) and Anthony Edwards (4/14) are a combined 11/36 from 2-point range thus far in this series. Asked Chris Finch what is leading to their ineffectiveness within the arc:
“I think with Anthony, he’s gotta pick up his decision-making. I think Kyrie is – 12:26 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Conducted the pool report tonight in which Zach Zarba said a foul on Jaden McDaniels “should have been called” on Kyrie Irving on the play that was reviewed, but officials couldn’t rule it a foul on the Dallas challenge because it was only reviewing who touched it last. pic.twitter.com/aZEvzcB7ZC – 12:18 AM
Conducted the pool report tonight in which Zach Zarba said a foul on Jaden McDaniels “should have been called” on Kyrie Irving on the play that was reviewed, but officials couldn’t rule it a foul on the Dallas challenge because it was only reviewing who touched it last. pic.twitter.com/aZEvzcB7ZC – 12:18 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
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
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The 3 Kyrie got… maybe I’m off but it looked like Ant was out of position, should have been shrinking the floor so it didn’t even get to Kyrie. And that started some dysfunctional rotations… and they lost track of Kyrie as he relocated from the wing to the *opposite* corner – 11:28 PM
The 3 Kyrie got… maybe I’m off but it looked like Ant was out of position, should have been shrinking the floor so it didn’t even get to Kyrie. And that started some dysfunctional rotations… and they lost track of Kyrie as he relocated from the wing to the *opposite* corner – 11:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Finch when asked about about fatigue said it’s the Western conference finals, can’t be needing to take breaks. Finch noted that it hasn’t looked like Kyrie Irving has been needing rest. – 11:24 PM
Finch when asked about about fatigue said it’s the Western conference finals, can’t be needing to take breaks. Finch noted that it hasn’t looked like Kyrie Irving has been needing rest. – 11:24 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
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
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
Dan Favale @danfavale
the mavs took a lot of risks these past ~15 months that people panned (including me):
-traded for kyrie
-punting on end of last yr (ended up w/ lively)
-traded for pj & gafford
they’re now two wins away from the *nba finals* —and wouldn’t be here without (most of) these moves – 11:13 PM
the mavs took a lot of risks these past ~15 months that people panned (including me):
-traded for kyrie
-punting on end of last yr (ended up w/ lively)
-traded for pj & gafford
they’re now two wins away from the *nba finals* —and wouldn’t be here without (most of) these moves – 11:13 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
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
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie tonight:
1st 3 quarters— 4th quarter—
7 PTS 13 PTS
3 AST 3 AST
0-2 3P 4-5 3P pic.twitter.com/MTp8z7FVND – 11:11 PM
Kyrie tonight:
1st 3 quarters— 4th quarter—
7 PTS 13 PTS
3 AST 3 AST
0-2 3P 4-5 3P pic.twitter.com/MTp8z7FVND – 11:11 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
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
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
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
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Tight cheeks. If I’m Dallas, screw overtime. Go for the win with Kyrie – 11:02 PM
Tight cheeks. If I’m Dallas, screw overtime. Go for the win with Kyrie – 11:02 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
If we’re stopping for a review, then make the entire play reviewable. That was a foul by Kyrie. – 11:01 PM
If we’re stopping for a review, then make the entire play reviewable. That was a foul by Kyrie. – 11:01 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
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kyrie missed two free throws but came back with a BIG three to close the gap 😯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/dsmtGCCI5Y – 10:59 PM
Kyrie missed two free throws but came back with a BIG three to close the gap 😯
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/dsmtGCCI5Y – 10:59 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
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kyrie: “Y’all don’t want ME on the Olympic team? We can’t try out?” – 10:57 PM
Kyrie: “Y’all don’t want ME on the Olympic team? We can’t try out?” – 10:57 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Kyrie Irving choking in the playoffs? I can’t believe it!! – 10:56 PM
Kyrie Irving choking in the playoffs? I can’t believe it!! – 10:56 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 O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Kyrie Irving is a magician. Loses control, somehow has the hand-eye coordination and dexterity to make an accurate lob to Dereck Lively. pic.twitter.com/132Bb69MGC – 10:48 PM
Kyrie Irving is a magician. Loses control, somehow has the hand-eye coordination and dexterity to make an accurate lob to Dereck Lively. pic.twitter.com/132Bb69MGC – 10:48 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
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Lively diving on the floor for a loose ball to start a sequence that ends with Kyrie draining a go ahead three is a great example of why this kid is a winning player – 10:30 PM
Lively diving on the floor for a loose ball to start a sequence that ends with Kyrie draining a go ahead three is a great example of why this kid is a winning player – 10:30 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Kyrie Irving makes the deep 3 to put the Mavs up 87-86 with 10:22 to go in the 4th Q. It’s Dallas’ first lead since there was 8:45 to go in the 1st Q. – 10:29 PM
Kyrie Irving makes the deep 3 to put the Mavs up 87-86 with 10:22 to go in the 4th Q. It’s Dallas’ first lead since there was 8:45 to go in the 1st Q. – 10:29 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
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
9:07 left 3Q and the Wolves have attempted as many free throws as they did in all of Game 1. An advantage for many obvious reasons, but above all: it lets Ant get in-game rest for guarding Kyrie. We saw how noticeably gassed he was at the end of Game 1 doing it, this helps solve. – 10:03 PM
9:07 left 3Q and the Wolves have attempted as many free throws as they did in all of Game 1. An advantage for many obvious reasons, but above all: it lets Ant get in-game rest for guarding Kyrie. We saw how noticeably gassed he was at the end of Game 1 doing it, this helps solve. – 10:03 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
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
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
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Kyrie Irving out very early getting loose. Locked in at Target Center for what should be another entertaining game. #WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/cYp2cA2pWZ – 5:32 PM
Kyrie Irving out very early getting loose. Locked in at Target Center for what should be another entertaining game. #WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/cYp2cA2pWZ – 5:32 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
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Love hearing Kai’s perspective on developing his elite ballhandling skills and winning the NBA Fan Favorite Handle of the Year for this move in the Mavs April 7th OT win vs Houston pic.twitter.com/fSrJz468TZ – 1:57 PM
Love hearing Kai’s perspective on developing his elite ballhandling skills and winning the NBA Fan Favorite Handle of the Year for this move in the Mavs April 7th OT win vs Houston pic.twitter.com/fSrJz468TZ – 1:57 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
If the Wolves want to conserve some energy for Anthony Edwards, they probably have to find ways to decrease the number of possessions he’s guarding Kyrie Irving.
One simple way to do that would be giving Nickeil Alexander-Walker more possessions on Irving. In Game 1, there were pic.twitter.com/bqyjkiJzpt – 1:19 PM
If the Wolves want to conserve some energy for Anthony Edwards, they probably have to find ways to decrease the number of possessions he’s guarding Kyrie Irving.
One simple way to do that would be giving Nickeil Alexander-Walker more possessions on Irving. In Game 1, there were pic.twitter.com/bqyjkiJzpt – 1:19 PM
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
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“A year ago today, people would not have suggested that Kyrie had this left in him.”
@espngreeny speaks on Kyrie rewriting his legacy 👀 pic.twitter.com/cVx14D7a5M – 9:31 AM
“A year ago today, people would not have suggested that Kyrie had this left in him.”
@espngreeny speaks on Kyrie rewriting his legacy 👀 pic.twitter.com/cVx14D7a5M – 9:31 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
No issues with Anthony Edwards saying Kyrie Irving was his matchup going into Game 1.
Easy to say don’t talk after Irving’s 24 in 1st half, but T-Wolves were right there, just lost.
It’s a series, not one game.
Interested to see how Edwards, T-Wolves adjust Game 2 #NBAPlayoffs – 7:07 AM
No issues with Anthony Edwards saying Kyrie Irving was his matchup going into Game 1.
Easy to say don’t talk after Irving’s 24 in 1st half, but T-Wolves were right there, just lost.
It’s a series, not one game.
Interested to see how Edwards, T-Wolves adjust Game 2 #NBAPlayoffs – 7:07 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
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Vincent Goodwill: Kyrie on his missed two FT’s: “The fans were going crazy. I think they got free chicken, right?” -via Twitter @VinceGoodwill / 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
Michael Scotto: 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 -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 25, 2024
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
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
