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• He jumped off the screen in Summer League now meet the human bucket Antonius Cleveland @ac_uno1 in our second edition of Summer Jams powered by @biofreeze #FeelNoLimitspic.twitter.com/9mk8o3pvdJ

  15-07-2019 23:00 via twitter.com
  He jumped off the screen in Summer League now meet the human bucket Antonius Cleveland @ac_uno1 in our second edition of Summer Jams powered by @biofreeze #FeelNoLimitspic.twitter.com/9mk8o3pvdJ
  
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• Mavericks’ regular season was built on heart, smarts and talent

  15-04-2024 19:22 via mavs.com
  
  Another NBA regular season is history and the Mavericks can look back fondly on this one.
  A year ago, they couldn’t sweep away the 82-game grind of the 2022-23 season fast enough. It was a miserable experience for proud players like Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, not to mention the coaching staff, management and pretty much everybody else on the team.
  But that was then.
  Now? It’s a different story as the Mavericks brim with confidence going into the playoffs, which will begi
  
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• Mavericks’ defense will be tested in first round against Clippers

  15-04-2024 00:54 via mavs.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY – After that annoying gum on their shoe known as Game 82 was removed, the Mavericks could address the more important issue.
  What about the Los Angeles Clippers?
  The Mavericks will have nearly a week to prepare for their opponent in the best-of-seven first round of the NBA playoffs. They will be facing a familiar foe. They also went against the Clippers twice early in the Luka Dončić era, in 2020 and ’21.
  But those were different Mavericks’ teams.
  This on
  
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• Luka’s epic season ends with scoring championship

  14-04-2024 23:37 via mavs.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY – Luka Dončić may never have a regular season like he’s had this year.
  There may never be another Maverick who does.
  It’s been that special.
  While the Mavericks’ superstar point guard did not play in the final two regular-season games, including Sunday’s finale at the Oklahoma City Thunder in which a skeleton crew for the Mavericks lost 135-86, he put together a season for the ages before that.
  The final numbers will include 33.9 points per g
  
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• Mavs-Thunder preview: Much at stake for one of the teams in Game 82

  14-04-2024 04:55 via mavs.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY – The Mavericks will finish the regular season on Sunday with a skeleton crew trying to break some hearts in Oklahoma.
  Of course, they also can control the fate of a few other teams, too.
  If the Oklahoma City Thunder win the 2:30 match with the Mavericks, they will be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. Lose, and it becomes a jumbled mess with Minnesota and Denver in play for the Nos 1, 2 and 3 seeds.
  Saturday marked the first time in NBA history that three tea
  
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• Prosper’s growth at G League evident in loss to Pistons

  13-04-2024 21:21 via mavs.com
  
  The building of an NBA team is never done.
  The Mavericks are in a good place this season with their depth, their chemistry and, of course, their two superstars.
  But the future can be a tricky thing to predict.
  Having players in the pipeline is critical to sustain long-term success.
  That’s why games like Friday’s 107-89 loss to the Detroit Pistons was useful for the organization, even if they weren’t playing with a full deck of players.
  O-Max Prosper, a rookie who had moments in
  
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• Without their stars, Mavericks fall to Pistons

  13-04-2024 04:36 via mavs.com
  
  The Mavericks were like a jumbo jet on Friday night missing its two main engines.
  They had to rely on auxiliary power.
  While that was good for some occasional gumption, it wasn’t enough to overtake the front-running Detroit Pistons, who scored a 107-86 victory over the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
  The Mavericks were playing from behind virtually all night, but did cut a double-figure margin down to six on a couple of occasions in the fourth quarter. But they never could get over
  
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• Without Dončić, Irving, Mavericks fall to Pistons

  13-04-2024 04:36 via mavs.com
  
  The Mavericks were like a jet airliner missing its two engines on Friday night.
  They had to find some auxiliary power.
  They got some in the form of a couple of players who haven’t seen a lot of court time this season, but it wasn’t enough to overtake the front-running Detroit Pistons, who scored a 107-89 victory over the Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
  Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving were grounded with nagging injuries after the Mavericks had clinched their playoff fate
  
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• Lively’s mother, his ‘superhero,’ loses long fight with cancer

  13-04-2024 03:12 via mavs.com
  
  Throughout his rookie season, Dereck Lively II had the best, most-trusted, loving companion a young man could hope for.
  On Friday, he lost her – his mom, Kathy Drysdale.
  Lively’s mother was with him on draft night, sat nearby him at his introductory news conference in Dallas and could be seen at virtually every Mavericks home game through the season.
  Drysdale, who has battled cancer since 2013, passed away on Friday. Lively delivered the news via social media, saying:
  “My heart
  
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• Mavs-Pistons preview: Rest, rhythm for playoffs are primary focus

  12-04-2024 06:00 via mavs.com
  
  The Mavericks have played their way into a wonderful situation of being able to play their last two games without any focus other than trying to make sure they are in their best spot heading into the playoffs next weekend.
  They have the No. 5 playoff seed locked up. And while there’s a remote chance they could move up to No. 4 and have home-court advantage in the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers, it’s not likely.
  One LA win or one Dallas loss and the Clippers will lock up
  
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• Reflecting on last season, Irving celebrated Mavs winning Southwest Division

  12-04-2024 03:29 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI – When Kyrie Irving hit the button to start celebrating the Dallas Mavericks winning 50 games and capturing the Southwest Division title all in the same night, he harkened back to last season when he and his teammates failed to make the NBA play-in tournament.
  In doing a deep five of last season’s missteps, Irving wrapped up this season’s success in a tiny bow by explaining that this walk to the postseason is both personal and very meaningful to him.
  “That was the f
  
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• Reflecting on last season, Irving celebrated Mavs’ division title

  12-04-2024 03:29 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI – When Kyrie Irving hit the button to start celebrating the Dallas Mavericks winning 50 games and capturing the Southwest Division title on the same night, he harkened back to last season when he and his teammates failed to make the NBA play-in tournament.
  In doing a deep dive of last season’s missteps, Irving wrapped up this season’s success in a tiny bow by explaining that this walk to the postseason is both personal and very meaningful to him.
  “That was the first
  
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• Mavs using T-shirts to rev up Luka Dončić’s MVP campaign

  11-04-2024 06:39 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI – Since it has become apparent that the national media isn’t showing Luka Dončić much love in regard to constantly mentioning him as a serious candidate to win this year’s NBA Most Valuable Player award, the Dallas Mavericks decided to take matters into their own hands.
  Every member of the Mavs – and even some of the team’s support staff – were seen on Wednesday wearing T-shirts that read: Pravi MVP, which means the real MVP. Basically, it&rsqu
  
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• Mavs using T-shirts to campaign for Luka Dončić to win MVP

  11-04-2024 06:39 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI – Since it has become apparent that the national media isn’t showing Luka Dončić much love in regards to constantly mentioning him as a serious candidate to win this year’s NBA Most Valuable Player award, the Dallas Mavericks decided to take matters into their own hands.
  With that, every member of the Mavs – and even some of the team’s support staff – were seen on Wednesday wearing T-shirts that read: Pravi MVP, which means the real MVP. Basica
  
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• Mavs can Heat, capture division title, will open playoffs vs. Clippers

  11-04-2024 04:39 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI – The folks in North Texas weren’t available to join in on the celebration, but the Dallas Mavericks did enough celebrating themselves after they defeated the Miami Heat, 111-92, on Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center to capture the Southwest Division title.
  It was the fifth divisional title for the Mavs as they won for the 15th time in their last 17 games while continuing to play inspirational basketball at both ends of the floor. In addition, the Mavs won their 50th game of
  
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• Mavs beat Heat, 111-92, capture Southwest Division title

  11-04-2024 04:39 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI – The Dallas Mavericks are this season’s Southwest Division champions.
  On Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center, the Mavs stepped on the Miami’s throat early, then had to weather a storm by the Heat before walking away with a 111-92 victory and the coveted divisional title. It was the 16th win in the last 18 games for the Mavs as they also captured the franchise’s fifth division championship.
  In the process, the Mavs padded their record to an impressive 50-30 with tw
  
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• Mavs beat Heat, 111-92, and captured Southwest Division title

  11-04-2024 04:39 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI – The Dallas Mavericks are this season’s Southwest Division champions.
  On Wednesday night at the Kaseya Center, the Mavs stepped on the Miami’s throat early, then had to weather a storm by the Heat before walking away with a 111-92 victory and the coveted divisional title. It was the 16th win in the last 18 games for the Mavs as they also captured the franchise’s fifth division championship.
  In the process, the Mavs padded their record to an impressive 50-30 with tw
  
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• Mavs center Daniel Gafford is chasing the great Wilt Chamberlain — again

  10-04-2024 17:27 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is chasing the immortal Wilt Chamberlain.
  Again.
  After converting all 12 of his field goals during Tuesday’s 130-104 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets, Gafford has now made 17 consecutive field goals. The NBA record for consecutive field goals made is 35 in a row set by Chamberlain way back in 1967.
  Gafford made a strong run at Chamberlain’s record earlier this season when he converted 33 baskets consecutively during a f
  
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• Daniel Gafford is chasing the great Wilt Chamberlain — again

  10-04-2024 17:27 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is chasing the immortal Wilt Chamberlain.
  Again.
  After converting all 12 of his field goals during Tuesday’s 130-104 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets, Gafford has now made 16 consecutive field goals. The NBA record for consecutive field goals made is 35 in a row set by Chamberlain way back in 1967.
  Gafford made a strong run at Chamberlain’s record earlier this season when he converted 33 baskets consecutively during a f
  
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• Preview: Mavs end short road trip by playing Heat in Miami

  10-04-2024 09:03 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI — Before the season started, making the playoffs was one of the primary goals the Dallas Mavericks established for themselves.
  Consider their mission accomplished.
  The Mavs clinched a Western Conference playoff spot with Tuesday’s 130-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets coupled with the Phoenix Suns’ 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In the process, the Mavs have won 15 of their last 17 games and will carry a 49-30 record into Wednesday night’s road game again
  
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• Preview: Mavs end short road trip at Miami

  10-04-2024 09:03 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI — Before the season started, making the playoffs was one of the primary goals the Dallas Mavericks established for themselves.
  That mission has been accomplished.
  The Mavs clinched a Western Conference playoff spot with Tuesday’s 130-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets coupled with the Phoenix Suns’ 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In the process, the Mavs have won 15 of their last 17 games and will carry a 49-30 record into Wednesday night’s road game agains
  
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• Preview: Mavs can clinch Southwest Division title with win in Miami

  10-04-2024 09:03 via mavs.com
  
  MIAMI — Before the season started, making the playoffs was one of the primary goals the Dallas Mavericks established for themselves.
  That mission has been accomplished.
  The Mavs clinched a Western Conference playoff spot with Tuesday’s 130-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets coupled with the Phoenix Suns’ 105-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In the process, the Mavs have won 15 of their last 17 games and can clinch the Southwest Division title with a victory Wednesday night
  
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• P.J. Washington was able to visit his family in Charlotte

  10-04-2024 05:49 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – P.J. Washington couldn’t wait for the Dallas Mavericks to arrive at their team hotel in Charlotte on Monday afternoon.
  “Coming back (Monday), I went straight home,” Washington said. “I got to see my kids, I got to see the family.
  “So, it was great to be in the home setting and just having a good night at home.”
  Washington was in his fifth season playing for the Charlotte Hornets when they traded him to the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 8. It
  
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• Mavs beat Hornets, 130-104, clinch playoff berth

  10-04-2024 04:37 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a year’s absence, the Dallas Mavericks are officially back in the NBA playoffs.
  Earlier on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center, Luka Dončić registered his 21st triple-double of the season and the Mavs polished off the Charlotte Hornets, 130-104. Coupled with the Los Angeles Clippers’ 105-92 triumph over the Phoenix Suns late Tuesday night, the Mavs were able to clinch one of the Western Conference playoff spots and avoid the dreaded play-in tourname
  
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• Mavs beat Hornets, 130-104, also clinch playoff spot out West

  10-04-2024 04:37 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a year’s absence, the Dallas Mavericks are officially back in the NBA playoffs.
  Earlier on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center, Luka Dončić registered his 21st triple-double of the season and the Mavs polished off the Charlotte Hornets, 130-104. Coupled with the Los Angeles Clippers’ 105-92 triumph over the Phoenix Suns later on Tuesday night, the Mavs were able to clinch one of the Western Conference playoff spots and avoid the dreaded play-in tour
  
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• Mavs beat Hornets, 130-104, also clinch playoff spot

  10-04-2024 04:37 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Luka Dončić collected his 21 triple-double of the season in leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 130-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night at the Spectrum Center.
  That victory, coupled with the Los Angeles Clippers’ 105-92 win over the Phoenix Suns late Tuesday night, enabled the Mavs to clinch a spot in the Western Conference playoffs and avoid the dreaded play-in tournament.
  It was the 15th win in their last 17 games for the Mavs, who impr
  
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• Dončić collects triple-double in pacing Mavs to 130-104 win over Hornets

  10-04-2024 04:37 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Luka Dončić collected his 21 triple-double of the season in leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 130-104 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night at the Spectrum Center.
  It was the 15th win in their last 17 games for the Mavs, who improved to 49-30 on the season going into Wednesday night’s road game against the Miami Heat. The Mavs also won their 24th road game, which is their most since they won 28 games away from home when they captured their lo
  
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• Grant Williams is a big believer in Mavs’ chances for deep playoff run

  09-04-2024 20:03 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Although he’s not a part of them anymore, Grant Williams believes the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to reach the NBA Finals this season.
  “Trust me, that team can be a championship contender,” Williams said after Tuesday morning’s shootaround at the Spectrum Center. “I think it’s all about depending on the (playoff) matchup. That’s the only thing that would be concerning.
  “Outside of that, I think that team can go to th
  
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• Grant Williams believes Mavs have what it takes to reach NBA Finals

  09-04-2024 20:03 via mavs.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Although he’s not a part of them anymore, Grant Williams believes the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to reach the NBA Finals this season.
  “Trust me, that team can be a championship contender,” Williams said after Tuesday morning’s shootaround at the Spectrum Center. “I think it’s all about depending on the (playoff) matchup. That’s the only thing that would be concerning.
  “Outside of that, I think that team can go to th
  
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• Preview: Kyrie Irving reminded everyone of his special skill sets

  09-04-2024 01:59 via mavs.com
  
  For those who simply may have forgotten, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reminded everyone on Sunday that he, too, is one of the best players on this planet.
  Irving tallied a whopping 48 points, was 15-of-25 from the field, 3-of-8 from three-point land and 15-of-17 from the charity stripe while guiding the Mavs to a stunning come-from-behind 147-136 overtime triumph over the Houston Rockets. It was Irving’s best game as a member of the Mavs, and coach Jason Kidd acknowledged that the N
  
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