Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving combine for 66 points to lead Dallas to Game 3 win
Tim MacMahon: Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combine to score 21 of their 66 points in the fourth quarter to put the Timberwolves on the brink of elimination. Per @ESPNStatsInfo, Doncic and Irving are the first starting backcourt to each score 30+ three times in a playoff run
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Source: Twitter @espn_macmahon
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kyrie Irving passed his head coach in playoff scoring tonight.
I think Jason Kidd will be OK with that.
Kyrie is No. 64 all-time now. – 11:35 PM
Kyrie Irving passed his head coach in playoff scoring tonight.
I think Jason Kidd will be OK with that.
Kyrie is No. 64 all-time now. – 11:35 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs’ dynamic duo of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving carries Dallas to 3-0 lead over T-Wolves dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:28 PM
Mavs’ dynamic duo of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving carries Dallas to 3-0 lead over T-Wolves dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
2nd half free throw shooting* in Dallas!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 4/5
Kyrie Irving: 4/5
Luka Doncic: 6/8
*Not a comment on the officiating – 11:19 PM
2nd half free throw shooting* in Dallas!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 4/5
Kyrie Irving: 4/5
Luka Doncic: 6/8
*Not a comment on the officiating – 11:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
4th quarter scoring by stars, 2024 WCF
Game 1
Luka/Kai – 19
Ant/KAT – 11
Game 2
Luka/Kai – 18
Ant/KAT – 6
Game 3
Ant/KAT – 4
Luka/Kai – 21
The entire series between the two teams has been decided by 13 points. – 11:11 PM
4th quarter scoring by stars, 2024 WCF
Game 1
Luka/Kai – 19
Ant/KAT – 11
Game 2
Luka/Kai – 18
Ant/KAT – 6
Game 3
Ant/KAT – 4
Luka/Kai – 21
The entire series between the two teams has been decided by 13 points. – 11:11 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka and Kyrie outscored the ENTIRE Timberwolves team in the 4Q 😳 pic.twitter.com/o7IbG5hfMU – 11:08 PM
Luka and Kyrie outscored the ENTIRE Timberwolves team in the 4Q 😳 pic.twitter.com/o7IbG5hfMU – 11:08 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
If the Mavs can close it out on Tuesday, gonna be a massive amount of rest for Luka’s knee. Finals start June 6th no matter what. – 10:59 PM
If the Mavs can close it out on Tuesday, gonna be a massive amount of rest for Luka’s knee. Finals start June 6th no matter what. – 10:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Another 30+ point playoff performance for Luka 👏 pic.twitter.com/2l4e4FWD4P – 10:54 PM
Another 30+ point playoff performance for Luka 👏 pic.twitter.com/2l4e4FWD4P – 10:54 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
File this under stats that feel wrong: before tonight, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were a combined 11-of-29 from the field on clutch shots this postseason. It felt like they’d never missed. Tonight they didn’t. – 10:53 PM
File this under stats that feel wrong: before tonight, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were a combined 11-of-29 from the field on clutch shots this postseason. It felt like they’d never missed. Tonight they didn’t. – 10:53 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
66 COMBINED POINTS FOR LUKA AND KYRIE AS DALLAS TAKES A 3-0 LEAD
pic.twitter.com/VHLgyBqG10 – 10:48 PM
66 COMBINED POINTS FOR LUKA AND KYRIE AS DALLAS TAKES A 3-0 LEAD
pic.twitter.com/VHLgyBqG10 – 10:48 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Disappointed. Luka & Kyrie were better when it mattered most. Anthony Edwards isn’t great enough yet to elevate a team where Mike Conley & Kyle Anderson have his back most effectively, and his No. 2 no-shows. Everyone has games like KAT had, but it sucks when it’s on this stage. – 10:43 PM
Disappointed. Luka & Kyrie were better when it mattered most. Anthony Edwards isn’t great enough yet to elevate a team where Mike Conley & Kyle Anderson have his back most effectively, and his No. 2 no-shows. Everyone has games like KAT had, but it sucks when it’s on this stage. – 10:43 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The playoffs are merciless. Minnesota has made so many mistakes – physical & mental – down the stretch of each game. Not getting the ball out of Luka’s hands; not getting Edwards the ball, not using timeouts when nothing was going offensively. Dallas has been better in crunch. – 10:43 PM
The playoffs are merciless. Minnesota has made so many mistakes – physical & mental – down the stretch of each game. Not getting the ball out of Luka’s hands; not getting Edwards the ball, not using timeouts when nothing was going offensively. Dallas has been better in crunch. – 10:43 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Mavericks have hit on all of their most important transactions lately:
— Trade Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 1st, two second-round picks for Kyrie Irving
— Draft Dereck Lively at No. 12 overall in the draft
— Trade Grant Williams, Seth Curry, 2027 1st (top-2 pic.twitter.com/wQHkLCZlHG – 10:42 PM
The Mavericks have hit on all of their most important transactions lately:
— Trade Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 1st, two second-round picks for Kyrie Irving
— Draft Dereck Lively at No. 12 overall in the draft
— Trade Grant Williams, Seth Curry, 2027 1st (top-2 pic.twitter.com/wQHkLCZlHG – 10:42 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Daniel Gafford gets the last word.
Off the Luka Doncic lob, Gafford with the dunk and the foul.
Mavs take commanding 3-0 lead over Timberwolves in West Finals.
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/4KYnPhOcgw – 10:40 PM
Daniel Gafford gets the last word.
Off the Luka Doncic lob, Gafford with the dunk and the foul.
Mavs take commanding 3-0 lead over Timberwolves in West Finals.
#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/4KYnPhOcgw – 10:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Through three games in this series:
Luke Doncic & Kyrie Irving:
181 points on 63-128 (49.2%) shooting overall, including 20-48 (41.6%) from 3.
Anthony Edwards & Karl-Anthony Towns:
111 points on 37-110 (33.6%) shooting, including 10-43 (23.3%) from 3.
There’s the series. – 10:39 PM
Through three games in this series:
Luke Doncic & Kyrie Irving:
181 points on 63-128 (49.2%) shooting overall, including 20-48 (41.6%) from 3.
Anthony Edwards & Karl-Anthony Towns:
111 points on 37-110 (33.6%) shooting, including 10-43 (23.3%) from 3.
There’s the series. – 10:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points in the 4th:
21 — Luka and Kyrie
20 — Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/wQ6CteNhV2 – 10:39 PM
Points in the 4th:
21 — Luka and Kyrie
20 — Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/wQ6CteNhV2 – 10:39 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
A REMINDER
Kyrie Irving has a better playoff winning percentage than Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/qCaiK4mY3r – 10:39 PM
A REMINDER
Kyrie Irving has a better playoff winning percentage than Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, LeBron James and Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/qCaiK4mY3r – 10:39 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Final: Mavs 116, Wolves 107.
Dallas takes a commanding 3-0 lead over Minnesota with a statement win at home.
Reminder: No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. Those teams are 154-0 in those series.
Luka Doncic: 33 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts
Kyrie Irving: 33 pts – 10:39 PM
Final: Mavs 116, Wolves 107.
Dallas takes a commanding 3-0 lead over Minnesota with a statement win at home.
Reminder: No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit. Those teams are 154-0 in those series.
Luka Doncic: 33 pts, 7 rebs, 5 asts
Kyrie Irving: 33 pts – 10:39 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Reggie Miller comparing Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to Mariano Rivera and Dennis Eckersley is pretty good. The two best closers remaining in the playoffs, and two of the best to ever do it. – 10:38 PM
Reggie Miller comparing Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to Mariano Rivera and Dennis Eckersley is pretty good. The two best closers remaining in the playoffs, and two of the best to ever do it. – 10:38 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Just exceptional basketball by the Mavs. Wolves being down 0-3 is a huge surprise, but peak Luka-Kyrie is a completely unstoppable duo. And how about Daniel Gafford?! – 10:38 PM
Just exceptional basketball by the Mavs. Wolves being down 0-3 is a huge surprise, but peak Luka-Kyrie is a completely unstoppable duo. And how about Daniel Gafford?! – 10:38 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The playoffs expose. Minnesota has made so many mistakes – physical, mental, schematic – down the stretch of each game this series. Not getting the ball out of Luka’s hands; not getting Edwards the ball, not using timeouts at key moments. Dallas has been better when it counts. – 10:37 PM
The playoffs expose. Minnesota has made so many mistakes – physical, mental, schematic – down the stretch of each game this series. Not getting the ball out of Luka’s hands; not getting Edwards the ball, not using timeouts at key moments. Dallas has been better when it counts. – 10:37 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combine to score 21 of their 66 points in the fourth quarter to put the Timberwolves on the brink of elimination.
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, Doncic and Irving are the first starting backcourt to each score 30+ three times in a playoff run – 10:37 PM
Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic combine to score 21 of their 66 points in the fourth quarter to put the Timberwolves on the brink of elimination.
Per @ESPNStatsInfo, Doncic and Irving are the first starting backcourt to each score 30+ three times in a playoff run – 10:37 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
A series with the two best defensive teams in the playoffs was ultimately going to come down to the lead offensive duos:
Luka and Kyrie vs. Ant and Kat
That battle hasn’t been close. – 10:37 PM
A series with the two best defensive teams in the playoffs was ultimately going to come down to the lead offensive duos:
Luka and Kyrie vs. Ant and Kat
That battle hasn’t been close. – 10:37 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Never believed the Doncic-Irving alliance would work. But it has. And Jason Kidd may have a lot to do with that. – 10:37 PM
Never believed the Doncic-Irving alliance would work. But it has. And Jason Kidd may have a lot to do with that. – 10:37 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Luka and Kyrie amazing … but also Wolves crunch-time offense has been a bag of turds three straight games. – 10:36 PM
Luka and Kyrie amazing … but also Wolves crunch-time offense has been a bag of turds three straight games. – 10:36 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Luka/Kyrie vs. Holiday/White is going to be the Ali-Frazier of basketball. – 10:35 PM
Luka/Kyrie vs. Holiday/White is going to be the Ali-Frazier of basketball. – 10:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Just a clinic in late-game execution on both ends by the Mavs. Luka Doncic is that dude – 10:34 PM
Just a clinic in late-game execution on both ends by the Mavs. Luka Doncic is that dude – 10:34 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Stan Van Gundy has been all over this for the entire second half, but it’s pretty wild Minnesota is just letting Luka Doncic cook everyone in isolation without doubling.
And then Luka makes a great play to force a tie-up on Ant, too. He’s been dominant. – 10:31 PM
Stan Van Gundy has been all over this for the entire second half, but it’s pretty wild Minnesota is just letting Luka Doncic cook everyone in isolation without doubling.
And then Luka makes a great play to force a tie-up on Ant, too. He’s been dominant. – 10:31 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
McDaniels said he wanted Luka on that part of the court on defense in a late-game situation if it happened again. Be careful what you wish for. Luka makes a wild stepback to go up 109-105. – 10:30 PM
McDaniels said he wanted Luka on that part of the court on defense in a late-game situation if it happened again. Be careful what you wish for. Luka makes a wild stepback to go up 109-105. – 10:30 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka and Kyrie now have combined for 60 points. Mavericks are tied at 104 with 4:34 to go. Clutch time starts now and the Mavericks have been very good in those situations all season, and particularly lately. – 10:21 PM
Luka and Kyrie now have combined for 60 points. Mavericks are tied at 104 with 4:34 to go. Clutch time starts now and the Mavericks have been very good in those situations all season, and particularly lately. – 10:21 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving is making that left-handed floater a signature shot. He ties the game at 104. – 10:20 PM
Irving is making that left-handed floater a signature shot. He ties the game at 104. – 10:20 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Edwards up to 9 assists, tying his playoff career high. Wolves played terrific defense on that last possession but Irving just a little bit better. What a game. – 10:20 PM
Edwards up to 9 assists, tying his playoff career high. Wolves played terrific defense on that last possession but Irving just a little bit better. What a game. – 10:20 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Can’t play much better defense than that and still a Kyrie bucket. – 10:20 PM
Can’t play much better defense than that and still a Kyrie bucket. – 10:20 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Dallas has hit a level in these playoffs where if it’s close last 3 mins, you just assume Luka will win it somehow. – 10:16 PM
Dallas has hit a level in these playoffs where if it’s close last 3 mins, you just assume Luka will win it somehow. – 10:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kyrie is in his zone. Luka sat for 3 minutes and is back firing. Trouble, trouble. – 10:09 PM
Kyrie is in his zone. Luka sat for 3 minutes and is back firing. Trouble, trouble. – 10:09 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie Irving is doing Kyrie Irving things. He’s up to 26 points, seven of which have come in the first three minutes of this quarter. – 10:08 PM
Kyrie Irving is doing Kyrie Irving things. He’s up to 26 points, seven of which have come in the first three minutes of this quarter. – 10:08 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: Mavs 87, Wolves 87.
KAT gets a floater to go down, but Jaden Hardy connects on a tough layup to tie the game going into the fourth quarter.
Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 26 points. pic.twitter.com/T8TqJoTx8y – 10:03 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: Mavs 87, Wolves 87.
KAT gets a floater to go down, but Jaden Hardy connects on a tough layup to tie the game going into the fourth quarter.
Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 26 points. pic.twitter.com/T8TqJoTx8y – 10:03 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Wolves roar back. Tied at 87. Ant with 22-8-8, Karl has risen. Meanwhile, Luka and Kyrie are still cooking.
Wolves’ season in the next 12 minutes – 10:02 PM
Wolves roar back. Tied at 87. Ant with 22-8-8, Karl has risen. Meanwhile, Luka and Kyrie are still cooking.
Wolves’ season in the next 12 minutes – 10:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Conley, McDaniels and Gobert are guarding Dallas’ three primary offensive weapons — Kyrie, Luka and Gafford/Lively — and they all are now on the bench with four fouls here in the 3rd quarter. – 9:59 PM
Conley, McDaniels and Gobert are guarding Dallas’ three primary offensive weapons — Kyrie, Luka and Gafford/Lively — and they all are now on the bench with four fouls here in the 3rd quarter. – 9:59 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
Even if Minny is hesitant to put Luka in a ton of ball screens they can often get an open C&S 3 with the guy he’s guarding. He’s hesitant to close out – – 9:50 PM
Even if Minny is hesitant to put Luka in a ton of ball screens they can often get an open C&S 3 with the guy he’s guarding. He’s hesitant to close out – – 9:50 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
To SVG’s point, the Wolves are not doing a good job of trying to get Luka switched onto Ant. When they do get that matchup, they’re letting him off the hook rather than having Ant attack him. pic.twitter.com/2Xy6H2AP5r – 9:39 PM
To SVG’s point, the Wolves are not doing a good job of trying to get Luka switched onto Ant. When they do get that matchup, they’re letting him off the hook rather than having Ant attack him. pic.twitter.com/2Xy6H2AP5r – 9:39 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
I think that’s a matchup that Kyrie would take every time. He drives right past Conley and stops on a dime while absorbing contact for the and-1. Off the glass, too. – 9:36 PM
I think that’s a matchup that Kyrie would take every time. He drives right past Conley and stops on a dime while absorbing contact for the and-1. Off the glass, too. – 9:36 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Luka looking back at the Wolves bench after this pic.twitter.com/DaPRCrcWLh – 9:31 PM
Luka looking back at the Wolves bench after this pic.twitter.com/DaPRCrcWLh – 9:31 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Luka pulls the chair on Gobert and smirks at the Minnesota bench. – 9:29 PM
Luka pulls the chair on Gobert and smirks at the Minnesota bench. – 9:29 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs halfway to a 3-0 lead in the WCF with a 60-52 lead. A blistering 53.8% FG 10-21 3pt. Luka 15, Kyrie 14, Jones 11, but concern over Lively, who was kneed in the back of the head by KAT & had to leave the game. No word on his condtiion. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:24 PM
Mavs halfway to a 3-0 lead in the WCF with a 60-52 lead. A blistering 53.8% FG 10-21 3pt. Luka 15, Kyrie 14, Jones 11, but concern over Lively, who was kneed in the back of the head by KAT & had to leave the game. No word on his condtiion. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:24 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The other day @JonKrawczynski pointed out the differential in this series between Luka/Kai and Ant/KAT
It was the same thing in Clippers-Mavs series, but Harden/PG had volume issues (esp. at the end)
Ant and KAT are putting volume up, their efficiency is simply dreadful – 9:21 PM
The other day @JonKrawczynski pointed out the differential in this series between Luka/Kai and Ant/KAT
It was the same thing in Clippers-Mavs series, but Harden/PG had volume issues (esp. at the end)
Ant and KAT are putting volume up, their efficiency is simply dreadful – 9:21 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Dallas 60, Minnesota 52 at the half. ‘Wolves fortunate to be within eight. Doncic, Irving and Jones in double figures for the Mavs. Gafford picked up a sloppy third foul at the end of the second that could be important with Lively out. – 9:12 PM
Dallas 60, Minnesota 52 at the half. ‘Wolves fortunate to be within eight. Doncic, Irving and Jones in double figures for the Mavs. Gafford picked up a sloppy third foul at the end of the second that could be important with Lively out. – 9:12 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
60-52 at the half and it feels like a 20 point deficit. Luka and Kyrie combining for 29. Wolves struggling all around – 9:12 PM
60-52 at the half and it feels like a 20 point deficit. Luka and Kyrie combining for 29. Wolves struggling all around – 9:12 PM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
If you blitz, Kyrie is getting around the corner
If you drop, Kyrie is gonna pull up and hit the shot
If you use the nearest defender to tag, its a Luka 3
There is no answer for this – 9:12 PM
If you blitz, Kyrie is getting around the corner
If you drop, Kyrie is gonna pull up and hit the shot
If you use the nearest defender to tag, its a Luka 3
There is no answer for this – 9:12 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Mavs 60, #Wolves 52.
Doncic: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts (5-12 FG)
Irving: 14 pts, 2 asts (5-10 FG)
Jones: 11 pts, 2 asts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 12 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts – 9:11 PM
Halftime: #Mavs 60, #Wolves 52.
Doncic: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts (5-12 FG)
Irving: 14 pts, 2 asts (5-10 FG)
Jones: 11 pts, 2 asts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 12 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts – 9:11 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic just made his third 3 of the first half and pointed right at McDaniels. – 9:09 PM
Doncic just made his third 3 of the first half and pointed right at McDaniels. – 9:09 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
How can the NBA justify that charge on Anthony Edwards against Luka? – 9:05 PM
How can the NBA justify that charge on Anthony Edwards against Luka? – 9:05 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are a combined 6-of-15. Rest of the Mavs are 11-of-14. That supporting cast will hurt’cha ma’ane. – 9:03 PM
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are a combined 6-of-15. Rest of the Mavs are 11-of-14. That supporting cast will hurt’cha ma’ane. – 9:03 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
That was the second time in a matter of like 10 seconds that Gobert and Doncic got tangled up. You can tell Luka’s getting tired of it. – 8:56 PM
That was the second time in a matter of like 10 seconds that Gobert and Doncic got tangled up. You can tell Luka’s getting tired of it. – 8:56 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Kyle Anderson again looking like part of the solution on Luka pic.twitter.com/2kw5jaXBi2 – 8:42 PM
Kyle Anderson again looking like part of the solution on Luka pic.twitter.com/2kw5jaXBi2 – 8:42 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves trail 33-28 after 1Q and the gap would be a lot larger if not for some strong minutes from Kyle Anderson to end the Q. Anthony Edwards vowed to be aggressive, and he has been: 9 pts on 3-for-6 shooting, 3-for-4 FTs, 3 ast, 2 reb, 1 to. Luka leads DAL w/ 8 pts. – 8:36 PM
The Wolves trail 33-28 after 1Q and the gap would be a lot larger if not for some strong minutes from Kyle Anderson to end the Q. Anthony Edwards vowed to be aggressive, and he has been: 9 pts on 3-for-6 shooting, 3-for-4 FTs, 3 ast, 2 reb, 1 to. Luka leads DAL w/ 8 pts. – 8:36 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 33, #Wolves 28.
Doncic: 8 pts, 1 reb, 2 asts (3-6 FG; 2-4 3PT)
Irving: 7 pts, 1 ast
Lively: 6 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast (3-3 FG) – 8:34 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Mavs 33, #Wolves 28.
Doncic: 8 pts, 1 reb, 2 asts (3-6 FG; 2-4 3PT)
Irving: 7 pts, 1 ast
Lively: 6 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast (3-3 FG) – 8:34 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
How in the hell did Kyrie Irving not lose his dribble on that last possession? – 8:31 PM
How in the hell did Kyrie Irving not lose his dribble on that last possession? – 8:31 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
McDaniels pleading with officials during the break to watch Luka’s off arm with the push-off. Highly doubt that will get called much. – 8:27 PM
McDaniels pleading with officials during the break to watch Luka’s off arm with the push-off. Highly doubt that will get called much. – 8:27 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
3s by Luka Doncic, PJ Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. to start for the Mavs. Dallas leads 9-5. – 8:09 PM
3s by Luka Doncic, PJ Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. to start for the Mavs. Dallas leads 9-5. – 8:09 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
A game 3 adjustment for the Wolves: Swapping who Conley and Edwards are guarding — Conley now on Kyrie, Edwards on Jones Jr. – 8:08 PM
A game 3 adjustment for the Wolves: Swapping who Conley and Edwards are guarding — Conley now on Kyrie, Edwards on Jones Jr. – 8:08 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:05 tip 97.1 @theeagledallas – 7:32 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Towns, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:05 tip 97.1 @theeagledallas – 7:32 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Luka Doncic was listed as questionable and went through his pregame warm-up routine before being declared available for tonight’s Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Jason Kidd characterized the issue as “soreness” and not a setback. – 7:19 PM
Luka Doncic was listed as questionable and went through his pregame warm-up routine before being declared available for tonight’s Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Jason Kidd characterized the issue as “soreness” and not a setback. – 7:19 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic (knee soreness) is available for Game 3 vs the Wolves. – 7:02 PM
Luka Doncic (knee soreness) is available for Game 3 vs the Wolves. – 7:02 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Jason Kidd says Luka is questionable and will go through pregame workout and see how things feel. – 6:29 PM
Jason Kidd says Luka is questionable and will go through pregame workout and see how things feel. – 6:29 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic remains questionable and his status for Game 3 will be determined after his warmup. “I wouldn’t say setback — soreness,” Kidd said regarding Doncic’s sprained right knee. – 6:18 PM
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic remains questionable and his status for Game 3 will be determined after his warmup. “I wouldn’t say setback — soreness,” Kidd said regarding Doncic’s sprained right knee. – 6:18 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka Doncic is questionable tonight, Jason Kidd said it’s “soreness” and that he’ll go through warmups – 6:18 PM
Luka Doncic is questionable tonight, Jason Kidd said it’s “soreness” and that he’ll go through warmups – 6:18 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic has “soreness” and is questionable for Game 3. Kidd says the team will see how Doncic warms up. – 6:18 PM
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic has “soreness” and is questionable for Game 3. Kidd says the team will see how Doncic warms up. – 6:18 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka Doncic is questionable for Game 3, per Jason Kidd. Says there’s no setback, just soreness. – 6:18 PM
Luka Doncic is questionable for Game 3, per Jason Kidd. Says there’s no setback, just soreness. – 6:18 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic is questionable for Game 3. Will go through his pregame routine to see if he can play. – 6:18 PM
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic is questionable for Game 3. Will go through his pregame routine to see if he can play. – 6:18 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is questionable, Kidd says: “We’ll see how it goes during warmup.” – 6:18 PM
Doncic is questionable, Kidd says: “We’ll see how it goes during warmup.” – 6:18 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic is questionable. Said they’ll see how he looks in his warmup and go from there. – 6:17 PM
Jason Kidd said Luka Doncic is questionable. Said they’ll see how he looks in his warmup and go from there. – 6:17 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
At 3:48, more than three hours before tipoff, Kyrie Irving is working. pic.twitter.com/UQA9qhqx4i – 4:51 PM
At 3:48, more than three hours before tipoff, Kyrie Irving is working. pic.twitter.com/UQA9qhqx4i – 4:51 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka and Tatum this playoffs:
28.0 PPG 26.0 PPG
9.4 RPG 10.2 RPG
9.3 APG 5.8 APG
54.5 TS% 57.1 TS%
43/31/81% 44/29/84% pic.twitter.com/hDRrcfAznm – 4:15 PM
Luka and Tatum this playoffs:
28.0 PPG 26.0 PPG
9.4 RPG 10.2 RPG
9.3 APG 5.8 APG
54.5 TS% 57.1 TS%
43/31/81% 44/29/84% pic.twitter.com/hDRrcfAznm – 4:15 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaden McDaniels explained the face he made after the defensive switch the Wolves made in Game 2, just before Luka Doncic hit the go-head 3 on Rudy Gobert: pic.twitter.com/LXv4lHgSY2 – 2:27 PM
Jaden McDaniels explained the face he made after the defensive switch the Wolves made in Game 2, just before Luka Doncic hit the go-head 3 on Rudy Gobert: pic.twitter.com/LXv4lHgSY2 – 2:27 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Fascinating Ant game tonight. In general home court matters less in 2024. Minn’s a good road team. 5-1 playoffs, 26-15 in season. They led G1 w/ 2:00 left, led G2 by 5 w/ 90 secs left. They need someone to match offense w/ Luka late… and it’s Ant or bust. He’s gotta know it too. – 1:42 PM
Fascinating Ant game tonight. In general home court matters less in 2024. Minn’s a good road team. 5-1 playoffs, 26-15 in season. They led G1 w/ 2:00 left, led G2 by 5 w/ 90 secs left. They need someone to match offense w/ Luka late… and it’s Ant or bust. He’s gotta know it too. – 1:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Mavs playoff stats leaders:
PTS — Doncic
REB — Doncic
AST — Doncic
STL — Doncic
3PM — Doncic
FTM — Doncic
MIN — Doncic pic.twitter.com/E3waECwzMW – 1:39 PM
Mavs playoff stats leaders:
PTS — Doncic
REB — Doncic
AST — Doncic
STL — Doncic
3PM — Doncic
FTM — Doncic
MIN — Doncic pic.twitter.com/E3waECwzMW – 1:39 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Lost in the drama of Luka’s Game 2 game winner was that it was his 1st ever Triple-Double vs MIN, the only vs whom he had never had one (playoff or reg season). Is a repeat in the cards in Game 3? @KevinGraySports pre at 6:30. Tip w/Brad & me at 7:05 97.1 @theeagledallas – 12:12 PM
Lost in the drama of Luka’s Game 2 game winner was that it was his 1st ever Triple-Double vs MIN, the only vs whom he had never had one (playoff or reg season). Is a repeat in the cards in Game 3? @KevinGraySports pre at 6:30. Tip w/Brad & me at 7:05 97.1 @theeagledallas – 12:12 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, odds, best bets for Game 3 on Sunday: Why Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively will keep rolling
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 12:01 PM
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, odds, best bets for Game 3 on Sunday: Why Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively will keep rolling
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/maver… – 12:01 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
The Dallas Mavericks go into Game 3 tonight with a 2-0 series lead thanks to Luka Dončić’s clutch heroics!
Longtime NBA PF @TajGibson tells @TheJaxShow and @DarthAmin he loved everything about that play from Luka. pic.twitter.com/NoxNhZQmCY – 11:40 AM
The Dallas Mavericks go into Game 3 tonight with a 2-0 series lead thanks to Luka Dončić’s clutch heroics!
Longtime NBA PF @TajGibson tells @TheJaxShow and @DarthAmin he loved everything about that play from Luka. pic.twitter.com/NoxNhZQmCY – 11:40 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green reacts to Luka Doncic’s game-winner vs. Timberwolves in Game 2 warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/25/dra… pic.twitter.com/tmkAQATBZN – 3:00 AM
Draymond Green reacts to Luka Doncic’s game-winner vs. Timberwolves in Game 2 warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/25/dra… pic.twitter.com/tmkAQATBZN – 3:00 AM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
the only mavericks podcast that will get the editor of the onion to riff on luka doncic inspired the onion headlines pic.twitter.com/zfvi9lq1T4 – 12:29 AM
the only mavericks podcast that will get the editor of the onion to riff on luka doncic inspired the onion headlines pic.twitter.com/zfvi9lq1T4 – 12:29 AM
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ClutchPoints: “That’s why they call him, some people, Mr. 4th quarter, right?… He’s born for this situation. He [was] born for clutch situations. So we just give the ball to him.” Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving 🙌 pic.twitter.com/f6d1dzA0Ss -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 26, 2024
Kendrick Perkins: Kyrie has a personal handshake with the whole organization. His team his leadership. He wants that Chip bad -via Twitter @KendrickPerkins / May 26, 2024
Jorge Sierra: Kyrie Irving passed Kevin Johnson and Bob Cousy in playoff scoring last night. No. 66 all-time now. Should pass Jason Kidd in Game 3. -via Twitter @hoopshype / May 25, 2024
ClutchPoints: Reporter: “At the end of the game, what were you saying to Anthony Edwards?” Luka Doncic: “I can’t say.” 😅 pic.twitter.com/RLoFa2lCmN -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 26, 2024
ClutchPoints: Luka Doncic greeted by Travis Kelce after a HUGE win to go up 3-0 over the Timberwolves 🔥 (via @JoeyMistretta_) pic.twitter.com/9yTeo19a89 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 26, 2024