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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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• Many angles of Game 4 loss, including PG’s remarkable corner three

  29-04-2024 18:58 via mavs.com
  
  Depending on your perspective, there are so many ways to look at Sunday’s Game 4 of the Mavericks’ first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
  You might say that the Mavericks got waylaid by a Clippers’ haymaker and simply made a cosmetic comeback that eventually caused them to run out of gas when they finally got in position to win the game late.
  Or, another way to look at it is that the Clippers had a masterful shooting night (18-of-29, 62 percent from three-point ra
  
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• Luka fighting health issues, but impressed with Kyrie, MFFLs

  29-04-2024 05:20 via mavs.com
  
  As Kyrie Irving said, nobody’s is feeling 100 percent physically at this time of the NBA season.
  Aches and pains are standard for every player that has survived the 82-game regular season to make the playoffs.
  Luka Dončić is proof.
  He acknowledged after the 116-111 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 on Sunday that he’s dealing with is not a “perfect situation.”
  The superstar point guard was questionable going into Game 4 with right knee soreness. Less pu
  
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• Mavs mysteriously lost another game Leonard didn’t play

  29-04-2024 03:17 via mavs.com
  
  The Dallas Mavericks are bemoaning the idea that they’ve been unable to take advantage of the fact that the Los Angeles Clippers have been winning games in this best-of-seven first-round playoff series without having the services of All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard.
  It’s a dilemma that has become very mysterious to the Mavs.
  Leonard is clearly the Clippers’ best player, and he missed Games 1 and 4 while dealing with inflammation in his right knee. However, not having Leonard has
  
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• Mavericks’ rally falls short, Clippers level series 2-2

  29-04-2024 00:27 via mavs.com
  
  An epic comeback bid by the Mavericks came up just short on Sunday afternoon in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
  Trailing by 31 points midway through the second quarter, the Mavericks tried to pull off a Richter-scale rally behind some clutch shot-making by Kyrie Irving. But the Clippers had an answer in the form of James Harden and Paul George, who powered them in the final moments to a 116-111 victory at American Airlines Center.
  The first-round series now is knotted at two wins apiece
  
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• Mavericks’ rally falls short as Clippers level series 2-2

  29-04-2024 00:27 via mavs.com
  
  An epic comeback bid by the Mavericks came up just short on Sunday afternoon in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
  Trailing by 31 points midway through the second quarter, the Mavericks tried to pull off a Richter-scale rally behind some clutch shot-making by Kyrie Irving. But the Clippers had an answer in the form of James Harden and Paul George, who powered them in the final moments to a 116-111 victory at American Airlines Center.
  The series will return to LA for Game 5 on Wednesday all
  
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• Game 4 preview: Mavs, hoping to accomplish something, can go up 3-1

  28-04-2024 01:00 via mavs.com
  
  It’s a coach’s job to prop up his players when they need a hug.
  And to remind them that they haven’t done a darn thing if they get a little too comfortable with themselves.
  Jason Kidd is perfectly fine at doing both.
  Going into Game 4, the Mavericks needed to hear the blunt truth.
  “We haven’t accomplished anything,” Kidd said Saturday. “The series is still going on. We’ve only won two games and it’s a quick turn playing in the afternoon (on S
  
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• Kidd to Mavs and fans: “We haven’t accomplished anything”

  28-04-2024 00:47 via mavs.com
  
  As the Dallas Mavericks attempt to get a firm grip on this best-of-seven first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, coach Jason Kidd wanted to make one thing perfectly clear about the team from Southern California.
  “This is a veteran ball club,” Kidd said, referring to the Clippers. “They’ve been in every situation, so there’s nothing for us to celebrate.”
  Tipoff for Game 4 is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center, and the Mavs lead
  
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• Kidd to Mavs and fans: ‘Nothing for us to celebrate’ yet

  28-04-2024 00:47 via mavs.com
  
  As the Dallas Mavericks attempt to get a firm grip on this best-of-seven first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, coach Jason Kidd wanted to make one thing perfectly clear about the team from Southern California.
  “This is a veteran ball club,” Kidd said, referring to the Clippers. “They’ve been in every situation, so there’s nothing for us to celebrate.”
  Tipoff for Game 4 is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at American Airlines Center, and the Mavs lead
  
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• Washington’s defiance embodies Mavs, tops our Game 3 takeaways

  27-04-2024 20:30 via mavs.com
  
  After Friday’s fourth-quarter altercation with the Los Angeles Clippers’ Terance Mann and others, P.J. Washington struck a pose.
  And not just any pose.
  His face was emotionless. His arms crossed. He stared at the Clippers’ bench as if to say: Come and take it.
  The Clippers didn’t. Or couldn’t.
  A few moments later, the 6-7 Washington mixed it up with Russell Westbrook and both players ended up being ejected with their second technical fouls.
  But it was the stance, th
  
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• Daniel Gafford had a nice bounce-back outing in Game 3

  27-04-2024 07:05 via mavs.com
  
  Daniel Gafford was on a mission to prove that he’s way better than the performances he turned in against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first two games of this best-of-seven first-round playoff series.
  In the first two games in LA, Gafford had cumulative totals of just three points, one rebound, one blocked shot and was 1-of-7 from the field. But during Friday’s 101-90 victory over the Clippers in Game 3 at American Airlines Center, a much more aggressive Gafford had six points,
  
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• Mavericks’ defense rises again, keys Game 3 win over Clippers

  27-04-2024 04:47 via mavs.com
  
  In keeping with the NBA’s theme for these 2024 playoffs, it’s fair to say a few words about the Mavericks’ defense.
  It’s a thing.
  In a strong show of toughness and willpower, the Mavericks unleashed their home-court version of playoff mode and took down the Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
  The Mavericks went up 2-1 in the best-of-seven match and are two victories from advancing to the conference semifinals.
  Not that
  
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• Mavericks’ defense, poise key Game 3 triumph over Clippers

  27-04-2024 04:47 via mavs.com
  
  In keeping with the NBA’s theme for these 2024 playoffs, it’s fair to say a few words about the Mavericks’ defense.
  It’s a thing.
  In a strong show of toughness and willpower, the Mavericks unleashed their home-court version of playoff mode and took down the Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series.
  The Mavericks went up 2-1 in the best-of-seven match and are two victories from advancing to the conference semifinals.
  Friday ni
  
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• Dončić honored with NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist award

  26-04-2024 17:15 via mavs.com
  
  Luka Dončić has been chosen as the winner of the 2024 NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist award, the league announced Friday.
  It is one of the most prestigious awards the league has for contributions to helping others in the community.
  Below is the official NBA news release, followed by the original mavs.com story when Luka was nominated for the award earlier in April.
   
  DALLAS MAVERICKS’ LUKA DONČIĆ NAMED NBA CARES BOB LANIER COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD APRIL WINNER&
  
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• Game 3 preview: Mavericks need to lob a few salvos toward Clippers

  26-04-2024 15:34 via mavs.com
  
  On the surface, what Jason Kidd said sounded crazy when he was asked why the Mavericks haven’t yet been able to get their lob-dunk game going in the first round of the playoffs.
  Through two games, the Los Angeles Clippers have been successful at taking away the easy slams for Daniel Gafford, Dereck Lively II, Derrick Jones or P.J. Washington.
  Those almost always come after passes from Luka Dončić or Kyrie Irving, usually a lob.
  So what did Kidd say about that?
  “Yeah, that&r
  
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• Jones has one of the toughest jobs in this playoff series

  26-04-2024 02:27 via mavs.com
  
  One member of the Dallas Mavericks with one of the toughest jobs in this playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers is forward Derrick Jones Jr.
  One minute Jones may be asked to guard Kawhi Leonard. The next minute he’s guarding Paul George. A few seconds later he’s trying to put the defensive clamps on James Harden. And then he’s trying to contain Russell Westbrook.
  Officially, all four of those players will more than likely one day have a statue reserved for them in the Hal
  
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• Derrick Jones Jr. has toughest job in this playoff series

  26-04-2024 02:27 via mavs.com
  
  Probably the one member of the Dallas Mavericks with the toughest job in this playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers is forward Derrick Jones Jr.
  One minute Jones may be asked to guard Kawhi Leonard. The next minute he’s guarding Paul George. A few seconds later he’s trying to put the defensive clamps on James Harden. And then he’s trying to contain Russell Westbrook.
  Officially, all four of those players will more than likely one day have a statue reserved for them in th
  
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• As physicality reigns, Gafford’s status remains iffy for Game 3

  26-04-2024 00:51 via mavs.com
  
  The Mavericks expected Tim Hardaway Jr. to be out for Game 3 after he sprained his right ankle in Game 2 on Tuesday.
  They found out Thursday that that’s the case after the Mavericks practiced in advance of Friday’s meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers at American Airlines Center with the series tied at a win apiece.
  Less certain is whether starting center Daniel Gafford will be available. He suffered a lower-back injury in Game 2 and did not practice on Thursday.
  Coach Jason Kidd sa
  
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• Takeaways? Not only on the offensive end, Dončić bringing it on defense

  25-04-2024 02:23 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Not only did Luka Dončić hurt the Los Angeles Clippers with his offense on Tuesday night during Game 2 of this best-of-seven first-round playoff series at the Crypto.com Arena. But the Dallas Mavericks’ superstar point guard also did irreparable damage to the Clippers on defense.
  According to ESPN Stats & Information, the Clippers were just 2-of-17 from the field when Dončić was the primary defender. They also missed all 11 of their field goal at
  
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• Junking it up? Clippers learning Mavs will do whatever it takes to win

  24-04-2024 23:28 via mavs.com
  
  The Mavericks have every right to feel good about their situation coming home for Games 3 and 4 of the first-round playoffs.
  They got a split of the two games in Los Angeles against the Clippers and only one other lower-seeded team can make that claim of winning on the road in the first two games of the postseason (the Indiana Pacers are 1-1 with the Milwaukee Bucks).
  So, how do you think the Clippers should be feeling?
  They split two games on their home court and their best player, Kawhi Leonar
  
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• Mavs brought the aggression in forging their way to 96-93 win over Clippers

  24-04-2024 08:38 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving combined for 55 points, and the Dallas Mavericks received some major contributions from their role players en route to defeating the Los Angeles Clippers, 96-93, on Tuesday night at the Cyrpto.com Arena.
  The victory gave the Mavs a 1-1 split of this best-of-seven Western Conference first-round playoff series. The Mavs hope to keep up the momentum from Tuesday’s win when they go home to play Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday, respe
  
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• Mavs brought the aggression and fought their way to 96-93 win over Clippers

  24-04-2024 08:38 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES –That meek and mild Dallas Mavericks’ team that fell behind by 29 points and lost Game 1 of this best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Clippers fortunately was no where to be found on Tuesday.
  Instead, the Mavs came out in Game 2 like this was a heavyweight prize fight, and they promptly delivered enough blows and body punches to knock out the Clippers, winning, 96-93, at the Crypto.com Arena to even this series at 1-1. In playing an aggressive style of basketball
  
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• Aggressive Mavs fight for 96-93 win over Clippers to level series

  24-04-2024 08:38 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES –That meek and mild Dallas Mavericks’ team that fell behind by 29 points and lost Game 1 of this best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Clippers fortunately was no where to be found on Tuesday.
  Instead, the Mavs came out in Game 2 like this was a heavyweight prize fight, and they promptly delivered enough blows and body punches to knock out the Clippers, winning, 96-93, at the Crypto.com Arena to even this series at 1-1. In playing an aggressive style of basketball
  
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• Playoff update: Can Mavericks stop the home dominance?

  23-04-2024 16:08 via mavs.com
  
  Periodically, we’ll fill you in on what’s trending in the playoffs with a bite-sized rundown of the hot issues. Here’s the first installment:
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  Through 11 NBA playoff games, the home team has won all of them. Those are the higher-seeded teams in each series with the home-court advantage, so maybe it shouldn’t be shocking.
  But it is.
  When will the madness stop?
  Maybe tonight with the Mavericks?
  That would be a great place to
  
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• Mavs hope stars align in their favor in Game 2 against Clippers

  23-04-2024 08:58 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – No way do the Dallas Mavericks anticipate the stars aligning exactly right for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of this best-of-seven series the way they did in the series opener this past Sunday.
  Mostly everything in the first half went sideways for the Mavs in Game 1, which the Clippers won, 109-97. The madness in this game consisted of:
  *The Mavs fell behind, 34-22, after the first quarter and were behind by at least 10 points over the game’s last three quarters.
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• Dereck Lively II back “around my family” after loss of his mother

  23-04-2024 02:34 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – When a reporter asked Dereck Lively II his thoughts on being back around his teammates, the Dallas Mavericks’ rookie center wasted no time delivering a succinct answer.
  “Man, I ain’t around my teammates,” Lively said. “I’m around my family.
  “There’s really been a lot going on in my life. There’s been a lot of chaos, a lot of things going on, and this is the only place where I can come to bond.”
  Until he played 19 min
  
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• Topping the Game 1 takeaways? Zubac dominated inside the paint

  22-04-2024 20:29 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Going into Game 1 of their best-of-seven first-round Western Conference playoff series, the Dallas Mavericks knew they would be in for a tussle dealing with Los Angeles Clippers’ future Hall of Fame players Paul George, James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Those accolades also go to Kawhi Leonard — if he ever plays in this series.
  What the Mavs didn’t anticipate is that Clippers center Ivica Zubac would play Game 1 like he too deserves some Hall of Fame menti
  
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• One of the Game 1 takeaways? Zubac dominated inside the paint

  22-04-2024 20:29 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Going into Game 1 of their best-of-seven first-round Western Conference playoff series, the Dallas Mavericks knew they would be in for a tussle dealing with Los Angeles Clippers’ future Hall of Fame players Paul George, James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Those accolades also go to Kawhi Leonard — if he ever plays in this series.
  What the Mavs didn’t anticipate is that Clippers center Ivica Zubac would play Game 1 like he too deserves some Hall of Fame menti
  
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• Luka Dončić voted one of three finalists to capture MVP award

  22-04-2024 05:35 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Dončić was named Sunday by the NBA as one of three finalists vying to win the league’s Most Valuable Player award for the 2023-24 season.
  The other two finalists are Denver center Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The MVP winner, along with winners in six other categories, will be announced on TNT on Tuesday.
  Finalists were chosen based on votes from sportswriters and broadcasters, and their b
  
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• Dončić voted one of three finalists to capture MVP award

  22-04-2024 05:35 via mavs.com
  
  LOS ANGELES – Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Dončić was named Sunday by the NBA as one of three finalists to win the league’s Most Valuable Player award for the 2023-24 season.
  The other two finalists are Denver center Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The MVP winner, along with winners in six other categories, will be announced on TNT on Tuesday.
  Finalists were chosen based on votes from sportswriters and broadcasters, and their ballots
  
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