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Luka Doncic, Kyrie irving mix for 63 factors and assist Mavs take Recreation 1


Mike Curtis: Ultimate: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105. Dallas wins its first Recreation 1 underneath Jason Kidd and steals homecourt benefit behind a mixed 63 factors from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Doncic had 33, whereas Irving scored 30. The Mavs are within the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Recreation 2.
Supply: Twitter @MikeACurtis2

What’s the excitement on Twitter?

Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie and Luka have scored 30+ every in opposition to the Timberwolves within the two video games they’ve performed in opposition to them this season, each Mavericks wins – 11:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Minnesota was twenty second within the league in 3PA per recreation this season. Tonight, the Wolves took 49 of their 89 photographs from behind the arc. The Gafford-Energetic combo gave them a ton of bother within the paint, and Luka was unbelievable within the fourth. – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Factors tonight:
63 — Luka and Kyrie
45 — Remainder of the Mavs pic.twitter.com/qV5o3RyESj11:07 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving mix for 63 factors as Dallas takes WCF Recreation 1
cbssports.com/nba/information/maver…11:07 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Kyrie Irving is 3 wins away from The Finals. With out LeBron. That is unprecedented. – 11:06 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Vital play on this recreation. The PJ Washington half court docket inbound cross to Jones. And Kyrie working proper to Jones to get the ball in his palms to get fouled for the free throws like an old style level guard. – 11:06 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
I figured when this collection started, the Wolves would battle with guarding considered one of Luka or Kyrie. Don’t suppose they’d battle a lot guarding them each – 11:05 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving had been extraordinary. A complete takeover. By far one of the best gamers in Recreation 1. – 11:04 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Minnesota’s defensive technique tonight was an actual “our power beats your power” transfer. I get it, particularly initially of a collection. However that’s not gonna minimize it if Irving stays this aggressive and Luka stays this wholesome. – 11:04 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Luka within the 4th quarter pic.twitter.com/qBT9Jv76gK11:04 PM

Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
thats a monster win for Dallas. they by no means win the primary recreation. LUKA threw em on his again within the 4th. – 11:04 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic simply took over, man. That step-back 3 when it felt just like the Wolves had been about to drag away was such a big-time bucket – 11:04 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Ultimate: #Mavs 108, #Wolves 105.
Dallas wins its first Recreation 1 underneath Jason Kidd and steals homecourt benefit behind a mixed 63 factors from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.
Doncic had 33, whereas Irving scored 30.
The Mavs are within the driver’s seat going into Friday’s Recreation 2. – 11:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie in Recreation 1:
30 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
Iced it from the free throw line. statmuse.com/nba/participant/kyr…11:03 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kai and Luka get the W in Recreation 1 vs. the Timberwolves ✨ pic.twitter.com/8xeUSgGmig11:02 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas lastly wins a Recreation 1 underneath Jason Kidd and it’s an enormous one. Mavs take a 1-0 lead, and seize homecourt benefit within the Western Convention finals.
Doncic and Irving mixed for 63 factors. – 11:02 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Mavs are in uncharted territory: They gained a Recreation 1 underneath Jason Kidd for the primary time, beating the Wolves on the highway within the opener. Kyrie Irving stored the Mavs in it throughout the first half, and Luka Doncic got here by way of because the nearer on each ends of the ground. – 11:02 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Luka 🧊🧊🧊
(📼 @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/2RNu29U4Tx11:00 PM

Erik Slater @erikslater_
How do you not foul Derrick Jones Jr. and permit Kyrie to get the ball there? – 10:59 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I don’t know why extra gamers don’t do what Kyrie simply did when the opponent blitzes choose and rolls. As an alternative of ready for the choose, pitch it to the massive earlier than he will get there after which run a DHO. If his defender is ready to blitz him, the pitch catches him flat footed – 10:58 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Luka is simply such a killer. So is Kyrie. You may’t dwell taking part in one-possession video games in opposition to these guys. – 10:57 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Luka is the second-best participant on the earth. What a fourth quarter. – 10:56 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
if Luka can bounce excessive sufficient to interrupt up lob passes i simply count on to see him throw some down quickly too – 10:56 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
I’d have guess my home Kyrie would make that – 10:55 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Luka Doncic with superior protection then clutch offense on again to again possessions for the Dallas Mavericks pic.twitter.com/IKpgNLMuA710:55 PM

David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
When you can simply preserve the video games shut, such a luxurious to have Luka Doncic in your staff in crunch time. – 10:55 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Two clutch steals by Luka. Proof of his improved protection in an enormous spot – 10:54 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Massive mistake on that final play by Dallas—blitzing KAT as a substitute of switching—however Minnesota can’t make them pay for it. McDaniels had look from the nook however shuffled it as much as Conley as a substitute. Luka breaks up the lob to Gobert. – 10:53 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Luka denying the lob to Gobert… A la Gobert – 10:53 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
That’s an unimaginable defensive play by Luka – 10:53 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Wow … Luka stopping the alley-oop was an enormous play – 10:53 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The defensive playmaking by each groups down the stretch of this recreation has been unimaginable. Luka Doncic with an incredible play there, Karl-Anthony Cities with a strip on PJ Washington earlier, simply terrific stuff at each ends. – 10:52 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Luka Doncic blowing up that Gobert lob was simply as spectacular as Gobert blowing up the Jokic/Gordon lob within the final collection.
That was insane. – 10:52 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
What a learn by Luka on the lob after some unbelievable ball motion by Minnesota – 10:52 PM
Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress
Why are NBA groups so horrible at boxing out??
Luka simply stood there and let KAT fly in. – 10:51 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
The main points on the “Chief Hélà” KAI 1s pic.twitter.com/ehTy3GxSNr10:48 PM

Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Luka Dončić is the kinda loopy that wishes a contested shot so he feels extra snug – 10:48 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Guarding Kyrie wore out Ant – 10:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
7-0 PERSONAL RUN FOR LUKA 👀
(by way of @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/bJUPxpLuNG10:36 PM

Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Luka heating up like this forces you to have to contemplate altering up the drop protection technique. He’s such a scheme-killer. You reside with it for 40 minutes, however now each shot can beat you and also you don’t need that man dwelling in his candy spots. – 10:36 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Luka truly closing out on McD within the nook now. Let him hit fungoes for 3 quarters – 10:34 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
7-0 private run for Luka Doncic and he has 25 factors.
Mavs lead 91-89 with 9:07 left within the fourth quarter. – 10:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Doncic with 7 straight factors, and the Mavericks now lead 91-89 with 9:07 to play. Ant checking again in after this timeout. – 10:33 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Luka Doncic smh dude makes it look really easy typically – 10:33 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Luka, cooking. He’s obtained 25. Simply hit a step again triple to provide the Mavs their greatest lead of the sport—two factors.
91-89 – 10:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Been an incredible job by Minnesota to restrict Dallas on the 3-point line. At this level it’d simply be about if the Mavericks can get Luka/Kyrie sizzling + sufficient stops to steal this one. – 10:25 PM
Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ant/KAT may wish to get it going as scorers to complete this recreation
They’re a mixed 8/25 FGs (32%) for less than 24 factors by way of 3 quarters
Kyrie has 26 by himself – 10:23 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Finish of the third quarter: #Wolves 83, #Mavs 82.
Irving: 26 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts
Doncic: 18 pts, 3 rebs, 7 asts
Gafford: 10 pts, 8 rebs
Washington 10 pts, 6 rebs, 2 blks
Jaden McDaniels: 21 pts, 3 asts, 2 asts – 10:21 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Wolves taking part in in a crowd a bit an excessive amount of. Mavs being handsy and taking benefit. 83-82 going into the fourth. Kyrie with 26 – 10:20 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
That Luka cross deserved a end – 10:18 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
It will likely be misplaced to historical past as a result of they didn’t make the basket, however my lord was that an insane cross by Luka. – 10:17 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nah ain’t no manner Inexperienced blew that Luka cross… Holy that cross was unbelievable – 10:17 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves taking part in Rudy in a drop when he’s taking part in within the middle of the ground and blitzing with Rudy when Luka initiates PnR on the edges of the ground, like this pic.twitter.com/y1KALrka3Y10:03 PM

Dan Favale @danfavale
luka ought to get an help on this kat put-back slam pic.twitter.com/VKHaudwx979:59 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ to Irving to Energetic to Jones. That was a really profitable fastbreak in the event you’re Dallas. – 9:58 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Mavericks discovering Gafford for simple buckets now with all eyes on Doncic, Irving. Wolves protection hasn’t figured them out but. – 9:54 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving threw that lob the place solely Gafford may catch it. Doncic had an alley-oop to Gafford on the subsequent play.
The Mavs are getting again to what makes them harmful. – 9:54 PM
Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving has 18 factors within the paint already
The one GAME the place he had extra all season is when Mavericks misplaced at Milwaukee in November (24) – 9:47 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The 2 finest defenses? Might have fooled lots of people. MIN 62-59 in power of 11-25 from 3pt. 19 for McDaniels, 11 for Anderson. Mavs shoot 56.5%, however simply 2-13 3pt led by Kyrie’s 24, his third 20 pt half of put up season. Luka w/14. 2nd half quickly @theeagledallas – 9:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
That is the Kyrie the Mavs want this collection.
Doesn’t must get others concerned. Can’t rely on PJ Washington and DJJ to remain sizzling.
Wolves haven’t handled a scorer like Kyrie in these playoffs. – 9:43 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The 2 finest defenses? Might have fooled lots of people. MIN 62-59 at halftime. Distinction is Mavs simply 2-23 from 3pt. MIN 10-23. MIN function plqyers McDaniels and Anderson scoring 19 & 11 pts. Kyrie w/24 (You needed him early, you bought it) Luka w/14. 2nd half quickly @theeagledallas – 9:43 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
KYRIE JUST BEFORE THE HALF 🔥
Kyrie’s stats at halftime:
24 PTS
11/14 FG
(by way of @NBA) pic.twitter.com/QtWWyLhbbd9:42 PM

Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Wolves had no reply for Kyrie Irving throughout his 24-point first half.
How he fared in opposition to every defender who took a activate him, per @ESPNStatsInfo:
Anthony Edwards: 4-5 FG
Jaden McDaniels: 3-3 FG
Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 2-3 FG
Transition: 2-3 FG – 9:41 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Anthony Edwards: “My matchup’s gonna be Kyrie, in order that’s gonna be enjoyable.”
Having enjoyable but? – 9:38 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
One-possession recreation.
Kyrie has 24 factors on the half 👀 pic.twitter.com/rVwlD3SI2V9:38 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
That 1st half was actual, elite hoops. Minnesota getting manufacturing out of Jaden McDaniels and Kyle Anderson is big. Kyrie Irving has been unbelievable for Dallas. That is gonna be a enjoyable collection. – 9:36 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Factors within the paint battle in 1st half:
Minnesota-22 factors
Kyrie-18 factors – 9:36 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Kyrie has 24 within the half with no 3s and two FTs. Straight buckets – 9:36 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
That kyrie first half was an offensive masterclass. – 9:36 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Kyrie has been superb.
Hopefully, PJ waking up.
Fortunate to be down solely 3 on the half. If others be part of Luka/Kyrie Mavs may very well be positioned properly. – 9:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
With that final ridiculous layup, Kyrie Irving has reached 2,000 profession factors within the playoffs. He has 24 factors within the first half on 11-14 capturing.
Dallas goes into the half trailing 62-59. – 9:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie at half:
24 PTS
11-14 FG
His most factors in a primary half as a Maverick. statmuse.com/nba/participant/kyr…9:34 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It was the Mavs’ flip to complete the 1 / 4 robust as Kyrie Irving scored the final 5 factors (and 24 for the half) to get the Mavs inside 62-59 on the break. – 9:34 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kyrie is an absolute magician. Unbelievable – 9:34 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Sheesh Kyrie 🥶 – 9:34 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Kyrie is h-o-o-p-i-n-g
Spectacular half of basketball – 9:34 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Brutal finish to the half after Edwards throws the ball out of bounds. Kyrie takes it down the ground, throws it in for a 3-point play. He’s as much as 24 because the Wolves lead 62-59 on the half. Undoubtedly took some air out of the world. – 9:34 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Kyrie is torching the Wolves. Man oh man. – 9:33 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Watch Ant right here. Crashing exhausting from up high when Luka is switched in opposition to him, will get the offensive rebound.
Each single Wolves participant has been crashing the glass repeatedly in opposition to Luka to pressure him to field out and tire him out. pic.twitter.com/uRbUOA9Hu99:32 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
One other landing cross from Doncic to Irving. That they had the same connection earlier within the postseason. – 9:29 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
The Mavs simply can’t have Jaden McDaniels cookin’ like this: He has 19 factors (7-of-10 capturing), tied with Dallas’ Kyrie Irving (19 pts on six-of-14) for the sport excessive. Wolves lead 56-52. – 9:29 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Luka + Kyrie: 33 factors
SloMo + McDaniels: 30 factors – 9:28 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
One other floater for Kyrie Irving. The “big killer” as some name it. He’s 8-11 capturing for 17 factors. – 9:26 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Ant is a hell of a defender. Lock down man on the ball. Luka simply gave him an enormous boy And-1 and spun off him for one more bucket. Thats the hazard Dallas poses, two takeover guys – 9:21 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves obtained up 9 once more and Naz missed an open nook three. Since then, Dallas has punched again once more, and is again inside two. Doncic doesn’t appear to thoughts taking Ant 1-on-1. – 9:20 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Doncic will get the and-1 to go after drawing Ant’s first foul of the night time. – 9:20 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaden McDaniels is doing job of staying down and never committing fouls when Luka will get to the center of the ground pic.twitter.com/5Rtj3WqdrB9:16 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Observe on the officiating, noticed at the least two performs when McDaniels was on Doncic the place Doncic was clearly attempting to attract a foul on McDaniels, who was shifting into place on the final second. Each instances, referees didn’t make the decision. – 9:14 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
That is the Jaden McDaniels defensive affect that gained’t present up within the field rating. Blows up this zoom motion for Luka, then helps on Gafford. pic.twitter.com/J9YUpvRy1N9:14 PM

Michael Dugat @mdug
Luka’s physique language had been so dangerous far too typically – 9:12 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kyrie dropped 13 within the first quarter of Recreation 1 🔥
He averaged 6 factors within the first half this postseason. pic.twitter.com/0fL7EPXhxo9:08 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie Irving to @ALaForce on his aggressive 13-point first quarter:
“I’ve been right here earlier than so I gotta lead my guys. I gotta get off to begin and set the precedent.” – 9:07 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“They obtained Luka however we obtained Jaden McDaniels.” pic.twitter.com/BRRbux5sVV9:07 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have bother closing out the primary quarter. Wolves rating the ultimate seven factors to go up 33-27 going into the second. Luka visibly upset on the buzzer as he headed to the bench. Mavs rebounding it properly, capturing it not so properly (1-of-7 from three). – 9:04 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Finish of the first quarter: #Wolves 33, #Mavs 27.
Irving: 13 pts (6-9 FG)
Doncic: 6 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast
Washington: 3 pts, 2 rebs, 1 blk
Jaden McDaniels: 9 pts (3-3 3PT)
Anthony Edwards: 8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts – 9:03 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Requested Finch about Kyle Anderson pregame, and in so many phrases he stated that is way more of an Anderson collection.
7 factors for Anderson within the first quarter, and he was guarding Doncic whereas McDaniels rested. – 9:03 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kyrie is COOKING 🔥
He’s obtained 13 factors within the first 10 minutes 👀
(by way of @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/BPGwAwQXrp9:00 PM

Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Kidd has been artistic utilizing pending obligatory timeouts to get Luka and Kyrie additional relaxation, then bringing them again in – 8:59 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Kyrie hasn’t been popping out exhausting like 8ball and MJG early in these playoff video games. He’s on one rn. – 8:59 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaden McDaniels hit his first three 3s of the sport, so when he obtained this nook catch, Doncic nearer out exhausting.
Good move by McDaniels to assault, and he finds Gobert for the drop off. All made doable by establishing he’s a capturing menace. pic.twitter.com/AzBENZDpwx8:59 PM

Michael Dugat @mdug
Kyrie good – 8:58 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs get some Kyrie gas going early. He’s obtained 12 factors and can go to the road after the timeout. Mavericks have crept in entrance 22-21 with 2:24 left within the first. – 8:58 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Kyrie is in his full zone now. It’s like no one’s bothering him. 13 of the Mavs 23 factors – 8:58 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Luka Doncic turns into the ninth participant in NBA historical past to earn 5 1st-Group All-NBA awards in his first six seasons. pic.twitter.com/dfMry8lJWt8:56 PM

Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kyrie Irving 1st quarter scoring, 2024 postseason
10 factors, 3/18 FGs vs Clippers in 6 video games
9 factors, 4/13 FGs vs Thunder in 6 video games
12 factors, 6/9 FGs vs Timberwolves in Recreation 1 with 2:24 left to play nonetheless – 8:56 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Yep. Kyrie Irving has formally flipped the change. – 8:55 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Dallas responds with a 10-0 run after the Wolves took a 21-12 lead. Irving is now as much as 12 factors within the quarter. Run started with a 4-point possession and Dallas hasn’t let up since. – 8:55 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Kyrie seems to be GREAT. – 8:54 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Watch Jaden right here. Crashing the nook exhausting in opposition to Luka, forcing him to exert power boxing out. Selecting him up 94 ft.
Good technique to try to tire Luka out, he’s placing his palms on his knees 5 minutes into this recreation. pic.twitter.com/CZkZJhn30t8:52 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Luka has been out for 3 possessions, and a special Wolves participant has guarded Kyrie every possession
– NAW 1st poss
– Ant 2nd poss
– McDaniels third poss
Very like Denver, completely different seems to be and uncomfortable interchanging – 8:51 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Assume this possession is an efficient illustration of how the Wolves wish to guard Dallas
– McDaniels-Doncic; Edwards-Irving; Conley-Jones; Cities-Washington; Gobert-Gafford
– Have McDaniels present strain full
– KAT as much as contact in ball display screen motion
– Rudy additionally up, however possibly not pic.twitter.com/lR4wrbjEcy8:49 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Irving is 4-for-6, however so long as he’s capturing midrange, Wolves doubtless dwell with it ala Durant within the first spherical collection. – 8:49 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
One other floater for Irving and he has six factors. – 8:49 PM
Tim Cato @tim_cato
Kyrie Irving now has his highest scoring first quarter (6) of the postseason – 8:48 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Gobert dropping and KAT on the stage has been a cool twist for the Wolves to leap out with however Luka and Kyrie will determine it out. However I’m assuming they figured that. – 8:46 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Wolves lead 12-8 with 6:54 left within the first quarter. McDaniels leads all scorers with six. Irving and Doncic with 4 factors every to account for all eight of Dallas’ factors. – 8:44 PM
Lang Whitaker @langwhitaker
Luka seems to be like a in-shape James Corden – 8:42 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Listed below are the primary 4 Mavs possessions of the sport. Take a look at the choose up level for Luka. Jaden McDaniels is guarding him all 94 ft.
Luka is responding by passing it off and letting teammates convey the ball up as a substitute. pic.twitter.com/00vodrVJt28:42 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Irving’s second basket of the night time comes from a baseline floater. He was seen engaged on his floaters in his pregame routine. I’ve a sense that shot goes to be essential on this collection on account of Minnesota’s size. – 8:42 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
McDaniels begins defensively on Doncic. – 8:38 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
What has labored to decelerate Luka previously? Not a lot, however listed below are some methods that the Wolves can look to:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/information/lu…8:21 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
2030-31: Shai will make about $985,000 per recreation, Luka about $970,000 per recreation, I’ll make … much less. – 8:20 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Ho Hum. 5 straight 1st staff All-NBA for Luka Doncic. Solely Larry Chook, George Gervin, and Tim Duncan have ever been 1st staff 5x in 1st 6 years. However in some way, manner too many individuals simply don’t get it. – 8:16 PM
Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
All-NBA alternatives by main beginning place
Level guard: Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic, Brunson, Curry, Haliburton, Booker
Capturing guard: Edwards
Small ahead: n/a
Energy ahead: Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Durant, Leonard, James
Heart: Jokic, Davis, Sabonis – 8:06 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Charles Barkley on Anthony Edwards’ want to protect Kyrie Irving:
“This ain’t jail the place you simply beat up the hardest man…that sounds nice in idea…watch out of what you ask for.” – 8:05 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Two of the Nice Superstars on this League. Ant + Luka. It’s loopy that one will likely be in The Finals. Who. You. Received. – 8:05 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka is first-team all-NBA once more. No shock there.
DALLAS – The NBA introduced right this moment that Mavericks guard Luka Dončić has been named to the 2023-24 Kia All-NBA First Group, marking the fifth straight yr he has garnered All-NBA First Group honors.
He tops Dirk’s 4 1st-team nods. – 8:04 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
Steph Curry has been named to the All-NBA Third Group
The guards forward of him had been Luka, SGA, Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards – 8:03 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
MIN starters: McDaniels, Cities, Gobert, Edwards, Conley
7:35 tip – 8:01 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jalen Brunson named to All-NBA second staff
Right here’s the First Group:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Luka Dončić
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Nikola Jokic
Jayson Tatum – 8:00 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Luka Doncic earns All-NBA first staff for the fifth straight time, surpassing Dirk Nowitzki (4) for essentially the most first staff honors in Mavericks historical past.
How I voted:
1st staff: Doncic, Jokic, SGA, Giannis, Tatum.
2nd staff: Brunson, Durant, Edwards, Leonard, A. Davis
third staff: Curry, – 7:58 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
Make it 5 straight All-NBA First Group alternatives for Luka Dončić. Luka joined on this yr’s first staff by Jokic, Giannis, Jayson Tatum & SGA. SInce 1976, the one gamers w/ 5+ All-NBA First Group alternatives of their first 6 seasons are Luka, Chook, Tim Duncan & George Gervin. – 7:58 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs guard Luka Doncic earns his fifth consecutive All-NBA First Group choice, becoming a member of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic. – 7:55 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
All NBA Groups
1st: Giannis, Luka, SGA, Tatum, Jokic
2nd: Brunson, Anthony Davis, Durant, Edwards, Kawhi
third: Booker, Curry, Haliburton, LeBron, Sabonis – 7:54 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have now certified for the supermax and will signal them within the 2025 offseason.
Doncic will be capable to add as much as 5 years, projected at $346 million.
Gilgeous-Alexander may add as much as 4 years, projected at $294 million. pic.twitter.com/4rsptcL9Pg7:54 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
First Group All-NBA:
Luka
Shai
Giannis
Jokic
Tatum
who obtained snubbed? pic.twitter.com/fXy5WrUd6A7:53 PM

Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Luka Doncic is now eligible to signal an excellent max extension within the 2025 offseason.
The extension is the most important contract in NBA historical past. pic.twitter.com/GBNUsABHH47:53 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic has extra First Group All-NBA alternatives than
Dirk Nowitzki
Kevin Garnett
Chris Paul
Steph Curry
Steve Nash
Allen Iverson
Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook
Tracy McGrady
Dwyane Wade
Solely 25 years outdated. pic.twitter.com/WdFsyKDhPT7:53 PM

Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards & Mavericks’ Luka Doncic prepared for Western Convention Finals Recreation 1 in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/MLFi3FBZk47:51 PM

Invoice Reiter @sportsreiter
I’m going to be dwell on @CBSSportsHQ in a couple of minutes with my man @TimDoyle00 & the excellent @KeianaMartinTV. We’ll be speaking tonight’s Mavs-Wolves recreation, Anthony Edwards vs Kyrie, & extra. Come watch: cbssports.com/dwell7:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
What do you suppose Ernie and Kyrie are speaking about? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oJ9fXvWUcH6:11 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
From NBA defensive monitoring stats – 46 gamers have been a main/secondary defender on 100+ FGA in playoffs.
Left (1-16). Heart is (17-32). Proper is (33-46).
Of be aware going into the WCF finest FG protection thus far:
1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Energetic 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm5:58 PM

Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Wonky video apart, Kyrie trying good in Recreation 1 prep session. pic.twitter.com/hEbHOrcqkG5:56 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I feel they can provide Luka a extremely exhausting time”
🔊 Former #Timberwolves Ahead Tom Gugliotta has a daring prediction for the collection #NBAPlayoffs
Hear Mavericks-Timberwolves Recreation 1 at 8:30 PM ET on NBA Radio sxm.app.hyperlink/nbaradiolive
@VinceGoodWill | @SamMitchellNBA pic.twitter.com/cDvgLdIB6w5:00 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Anthony Edwards on Lu Dort: “I believed he ought to’ve been on one of many Defensive Groups, for certain.”
Ant was requested if Dort’s protection on Luka Doncic could be a blueprint for the Wolves: “Yeah for certain.”
(h/t: @jga41agher) pic.twitter.com/25O2mdhWG74:24 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Do Ant and KAT must outplay Luka and Kyrie to win this collection? 🤔
@Rjeff24 and @chiney on the important thing matchups to search for in Mavs-Wolves 🍿 pic.twitter.com/XYRZe5TGz03:55 PM

Tim Cato @tim_cato
“Did you see the best way we gained?”
Slovenians have all the time shared in a fandom for Luka Doncic, their transcendent countryman representing them on the world’s stage. However this yr, they’re studying to consider in his staff, too. nytimes.com/athletic/55120…3:11 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when requested in regards to the significance of consideration to element on this collection, highlighted the significance of keep targeted on the others — the blokes who aren’t Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic:
“I feel the eye to element for the opposite guys is extra essential. Luka and – 1:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Lu Dort left some clues for Minnesota about how one can guard Luka Doncic. Anthony Edwards stated right this moment the Wolves paid consideration. Right here’s what he needed to say about it.
mavs.com/wolves-talk-de…1:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The Ringer’s High 25 Gamers 25 & Underneath
1. Wemby
2. Ant
3. SGA
4. Luka
5. Haliburton
6. Maxey
7. Chet
8. JDub
9. Paolo
10. Zion/Ja
3 of the highest 8 are Thunder gamers.
Gamers aged 25 and underneath scored all however 4 of OKC’s playoff factors. pic.twitter.com/SlwgnnhQVh1:54 PM

Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Minnesota Timberwolves protection going from:
– midrange heavy Suns offense (E-book/Beal/KD)
to
– paint heavy Nuggets offense (Joker/Jamal/MPJ)
to
– 3-point heavy Mavericks offense (Luka/Kyrie/PJW) – 1:26 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
At the moment’s present: Key Themes To Look For In Wolves-Mavs w/ @ChristopherHine
— Dallas being a much less acquainted opponent than Phoenix or Denver
— Needs to be a heavy choose and roll collection for Dallas
— Is Ant one of the best look on Luka?
— Homecourt benefit however homecourt distractions being a pic.twitter.com/Its4IN8Ofb1:18 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards when requested if he will likely be guarding Luka Doncic and/or Kyrie Irving on this collection:
“Me and Jaden, we each guard one of the best man on the opposite staff. We would cross-match. Yeah, I’m going to be on Luka and Kyrie, for certain.” – 1:18 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Mavericks vs. Timberwolves picks, odds, finest bets for Recreation 1: Why Luka Doncic may go off in collection opener
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/information/maver…12:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Kyrie and Luka of their one recreation in opposition to the Wolves this season:
35 PTS 34 PTS
8 REB 6 REB
5 AST 8 AST
6 3P 5 3P pic.twitter.com/fHEMUv21xF10:29 AM

Michael Dugat @mdug
I stay irritated by how little official Mavs merchandise there’s to purchase when the staff is within the Convention Finals … if you would like any participant particular gear past Luka, most likely in bother, even Kyrie barely has a range. – 10:24 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic vs. Anthony Edwards in NBA playoffs duel: Wanting again on earlier battles between younger stars cbssports.com/nba/information/luka-…10:03 AM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
All you are able to do with a participant pretty much as good as Luka is attempt to sluggish him down. Right here’s the playbook on what has labored one of the best previously and what the Wolves may strive:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/information/lu…9:46 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
5 favourite gamers within the NBA’s Western Convention finals:
* Derrick Jones Jr. (DAL)
* Kyle Anderson (MIN)
* Luka Doncic (DAL)
* Karl-Anthony Cities (MIN)
* Anthony Edwards (MIN) pic.twitter.com/NDtqmwVtGM7:32 AM

Extra on this storyline

ClutchPoints: NBA stars ineligible for All-NBA on account of newly included 65-game minimal rule: Joel Embiid – 39 video games performed Trae Younger – 54 video games performed Kyrie Irving – 58 video games performed Julius Randle – 46 video games performed Donovan Mitchell – 55 video games performed Kristaps Porzingis – 57 video games performed pic.twitter.com/IjDTzFon2Y -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / Might 22, 2024
Mark Followill: From NBA defensive monitoring stats – 46 gamers have been a main/secondary defender on 100+ FGA in playoffs. Left (1-16). Heart is (17-32). Proper is (33-46). Of be aware going into the WCF finest FG protection thus far: 1. Ant 3. Luka 6. Energetic 7. Kai 10. Gaff 12. McDaniels 15. DJJ pic.twitter.com/7B8eXPM1bm -via Twitter @MFollowill / Might 22, 2024
Mike Curtis: Luka Doncic on the Mavs stealing Recreation 1: “We needed to work actually exhausting to get this one. We’re identified for dropping Recreation 1s. That’s just one. Now we have three extra to go.” -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / Might 22, 2024
StatMuse: Luka Doncic tonight: 33 PTS (15 within the 4th) 6 REB 8 AST 3 STL His first Recreation 1 win since 2021. statmuse.com/nba/participant/luk… -via Twitter @statmuse / Might 22, 2024
Shams Charania: 2023-24 All-NBA: 1st: Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum 2nd: Jalen Brunson, Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant, Anthony Edwards, Kawhi Leonard third: Devin Booker, Stephen Curry, Tyrese Haliburton, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / Might 22, 2024



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