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Cunningham has 3rd career triple-double to help the Pistons beat the Lakers, 115-103
Read full article: Cunningham has 3rd career triple-double to help the Pistons beat the Lakers, 115-103Cade Cunningham had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night.
Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibility
Read full article: Mavericks trading Hardaway to Pistons for Grimes, AP source says, getting some financial flexibilityA person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Mavericks are trading Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round draft picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes.
Report: Pistons acquire ex-Michigan star Tim Hardaway Jr., 3 draft picks from Dallas
Read full article: Report: Pistons acquire ex-Michigan star Tim Hardaway Jr., 3 draft picks from DallasThe Pistons have reportedly acquired former Michigan basketball star Tim Hardaway Jr., along with three draft picks in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks.
Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston
Read full article: Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to BostonKyrie Irving sounds as if he wants to stay in Dallas in the long term after the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games in the NBA Finals.
Luka Doncic is first NBA player to have 6 straight 30-point triple-doubles as Mavericks top Pistons
Read full article: Luka Doncic is first NBA player to have 6 straight 30-point triple-doubles as Mavericks top PistonsLuka Doncic became the first NBA player to record six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles as the Dallas Mavericks pulled away in the second half and beat the Detroit Pistons 142-124.
Doncic scores 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for career, Mavericks beat Suns 128-114
Read full article: Doncic scores 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for career, Mavericks beat Suns 128-114Luka Doncic scored 50 points to eclipse 10,000 for his career and had 14 assists, lifting the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-114 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Doncic, Hardaway led Mavs over Lakers 127-125 in LA's first game since winning NBA Cup
Read full article: Doncic, Hardaway led Mavs over Lakers 127-125 in LA's first game since winning NBA CupLuka Doncic had 33 points and 17 assists, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored a season-high 32 and the Dallas Mavericks beat Los Angeles 127-125.
Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind Doncic
Read full article: Kyrie Irving injures foot, Mavericks beat Trail Blazers 125-112 behind DoncicLuka Doncic had 32 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 125-112 after Kyrie Irving injured his right foot.
Doncic returns to Spain to warm welcome from former club Real Madrid in preseason game with Mavs
Read full article: Doncic returns to Spain to warm welcome from former club Real Madrid in preseason game with MavsLuka Doncic has returned to Spain to a warm reception from former club Real Madrid in a preseason game with the Dallas Mavericks.
Mavs to sit Irving, 4 others in game with draft implications
Read full article: Mavs to sit Irving, 4 others in game with draft implicationsDallas is sitting Kyrie Irving and four other regulars against Chicago in a game with draft implications and with the Mavericks facing postseason elimination if they lose.
Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of stars
Read full article: Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of starsKevin Durant scored 37 points and hit the tiebreaking jumper with 11 seconds to go to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 130-126 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in a thrilling showcase of stars for both teams.
Doncic hits 2 big 3-pointers, Mavs top Lakers 119-115 in 2OT
Read full article: Doncic hits 2 big 3-pointers, Mavs top Lakers 119-115 in 2OTLuka Doncic hit tying 3-pointers in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime before finishing with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in the Dallas Mavericks’ 119-115 double-overtime victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Doncic, Mavs edge Curry, Warriors in West finals replay
Read full article: Doncic, Mavs edge Curry, Warriors in West finals replayLuka Doncic scored 41 points in his NBA-leading fifth triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 116-113 in the first meeting of last season’s Western Conference finalists.
Mavs unclear on timeline for Walker as 4-time All-Star signs
Read full article: Mavs unclear on timeline for Walker as 4-time All-Star signsThe timeline for Kemba Walker to contribute for the Dallas Mavericks is uncertain as the four-time All-Star joins a roster in need of playmaking help behind superstar Luka Doncic.
Doncic has 41 in triple-double, Mavs beat Nets 129-125 in OT
Read full article: Doncic has 41 in triple-double, Mavs beat Nets 129-125 in OTLuka Doncic had 41 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, setting up three 3-pointers in overtime to send the Dallas Mavericks to a 129-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Curry, Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavericks with 109-100 win
Read full article: Curry, Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavericks with 109-100 winStephen Curry scored 31 points, Andrew Wiggins added 27 while posterizing Luka Doncic on a dunk and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-100 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Brunson, Mavericks beat Jazz 126-118 to take 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Brunson, Mavericks beat Jazz 126-118 to take 2-1 series leadJalen Brunson scored 31 points playing with a bruised back and the Dallas Mavericks — without the injured Luka Doncic — beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Doncic leads streaking Mavericks to 102-98 win over Raptors
Read full article: Doncic leads streaking Mavericks to 102-98 win over RaptorsLuka Doncic scored a season-high 41 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 1:01 to play, and tied his season best with 14 rebounds as the surging Dallas Mavericks held off the Toronto Raptors 102-98.
Mavs rout Grizzlies 112-85, ending Memphis' winning streak
Read full article: Mavs rout Grizzlies 112-85, ending Memphis' winning streakLuka Doncic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 40th career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks used a second-half rally to rout Memphis 112-85 and end the Grizzlies’ winning streak at 11 games.
Knicks end Mavericks' 6-game win streak with 108-85 victory
Read full article: Knicks end Mavericks' 6-game win streak with 108-85 victoryRJ Barrett scored 32 points, Mitchell Robinson had a season-high 19 and the New York Knicks snapped the Dallas Mavericks’ six-game winning streak with a 108-85 victory.
Doncic, Mavs beat Curry, Warriors 99-82 on Nowitzki's night
Read full article: Doncic, Mavs beat Curry, Warriors 99-82 on Nowitzki's nightLuka Doncic scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks celebrated before a ceremony to retire Dirk Nowitzki’s number by beating cold-shooting Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 99-82 on Wednesday night.
Nets beat Mavs 102-99, hand Dallas 5th consecutive home loss
Read full article: Nets beat Mavs 102-99, hand Dallas 5th consecutive home lossKevin Durant scored 24 points, James Harden had 23 points and 12 assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat Dallas 102-99, handing the Mavericks their fifth consecutive home loss.
Suns rally in 4th, beat Mavs 112-104 for 11th straight win
Read full article: Suns rally in 4th, beat Mavs 112-104 for 11th straight winMikal Bridges and Devin Booker each scored 19 points, Chris Paul added 18 points and 14 assists and the Phoenix Suns ran their winning streak to 11, rallying to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-104 on Friday night.
Booker scores 24 points, Suns beat Mavs for 10th straight
Read full article: Booker scores 24 points, Suns beat Mavs for 10th straightDevin Booker scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns ran their winning streak to 10 games, beating the Dallas Mavericks 105-98.
Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency
Read full article: Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agencyPoint guards were the immediate focus when the NBA’s free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls while Chris Paul and Mike Conley landed lucrative deals to remain with their current teams.
Home sweet home: Clippers beat Mavs 126-111 to win series
Read full article: Home sweet home: Clippers beat Mavs 126-111 to win seriesKawhi Leonard scored 28 points, Marcus Morris added 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers finally won at home, finishing off the Dallas Mavericks 126-111 on Sunday in Game 7 of the first-round playoff series.
Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road win
Read full article: Clippers beat Mavs 104-97, force Game 7 in another road winKawhi Leonard tied his playoff career high with 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 104-97 on Friday night, forcing a Game 7 in the first postseason series in NBA history with the road team winning the first six games.
Doncic scores 42, leads Mavs over Clippers 105-100 in Game 5
Read full article: Doncic scores 42, leads Mavs over Clippers 105-100 in Game 5Luka Doncic scored 42 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. hit two free throws with eight seconds left, and the Dallas Mavericks edged the Los Angeles Clippers 105-100 to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Clippers spoil Mavs' party, 118-108, to get back in series
Read full article: Clippers spoil Mavs' party, 118-108, to get back in seriesKawhi Leonard scored 36 points, Paul George added 29 and the Los Angeles Clippers spoiled Luka Doncic’s home playoff debut, beating the Dallas Mavericks 118-108 to get back in the first-round playoff series.
Doncic and Mavs beat Clippers 127-121, take 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Doncic and Mavs beat Clippers 127-121, take 2-0 series leadLuka Doncic scored 39 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. added 28 and the Dallas Mavericks again outshot the NBA’s best 3-point team in a 127-121 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Doncic has 31 points, Mavs beat Clippers 113-103 in Game 1
Read full article: Doncic has 31 points, Mavs beat Clippers 113-103 in Game 1Luka Doncic scored 31 points and the Dallas Mavericks outshot the NBA’s leading team from 3-point range, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 113-103 on Saturday in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Also-ran Kings beat contending Mavs 111-99 to finish sweep
Read full article: Also-ran Kings beat contending Mavs 111-99 to finish sweepBuddy Hield scored 27 points, Marvin Bagley III had 23 points and nine rebounds and Sacramento beat Dallas 111-99, giving the also-ran Kings a season sweep of the playoff-contending Mavericks.
Doncic, Mavs stun Lakers with rally in Davis' 2nd game back
Read full article: Doncic, Mavs stun Lakers with rally in Davis' 2nd game backLuka Doncic had 18 points and 13 assists and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 17-point deficit for a 108-93 win over Los Angeles in Lakers star Anthony Davis’ second game back from a long injury absence.
Mavs end Nets' 8-game run as Porzingis returns, Irving sits
Read full article: Mavs end Nets' 8-game run as Porzingis returns, Irving sitsDallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots against Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)NEW YORK – Luka Doncic scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 18 in his return from injury and the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Brooklyn Nets' eight-game winning streak with a 115-98 victory Saturday night. James Harden had 29 points for the Nets, but only four after halftime while playing as Brooklyn's solo superstar. Kevin Durant missed his seventh straight game with a left hamstring strain and Kyrie Irving rested his surgically repaired right shoulder. Dallas put it away with 12 straight points early in the fourth, making it 106-84 and soon after Harden was removed for good.
Doncic, Williamson hit career highs as Mavs top Pels 143-130
Read full article: Doncic, Williamson hit career highs as Mavs top Pels 143-130Doncic scored a career-high 46 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 36 and the Mavericks overcame Williamson's career-best 36 points in a 143-130 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The Mavericks matched their season best with a fourth consecutive victory and beat the Pelicans for the fifth straight time. The Pelicans gave up a franchise-record 25 3-pointers for the second consecutive game. Mavericks: Dallas finished above 50% shooting for the third consecutive game while improving to 7-0 when scoring at least 120 points. AdMORE HISTORY FOR DONCICDoncic tied a franchise record shared by Mark Aguirre (1983-84) and Dirk Nowitzki (2005-06) with his 13th consecutive game of at least 25 points.
Mavs' Cuban relents on anthem after NBA reiterates policy
Read full article: Mavs' Cuban relents on anthem after NBA reiterates policy(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban relented Wednesday and the national anthem will be played before home games this season after the NBA reiterated its “longstanding league policy” to include the song. “With NBA teams now in the process of welcoming fans back into their arenas, all teams will play the national anthem in keeping with longstanding league policy,” the league said. It's been quite a day.”The Mavericks released a statement from Cuban while acknowledging the club would return to playing the anthem. “We have no problem playing the national anthem at all,” Cuban said. “I stand for the national anthem.
Mavs owner Cuban stops playing national anthem at home games
Read full article: Mavs owner Cuban stops playing national anthem at home gamesDallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) shoots as team owner Mark Cuban watches during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in Dallas, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Tuesday he decided before this season began not to play the national anthem before the team's home games. Cuban didn't elaborate on his decision not to play the anthem, saying nobody had noticed. The Athletic first reported that Dallas had dropped the anthem. The pregame national anthem is a staple of American sports at both the professional and collegiate level, but is far less commonplace at pro sporting events in other countries.
Nuggets' Murray tossed after hitting Mavs' Hardaway in groin
Read full article: Nuggets' Murray tossed after hitting Mavs' Hardaway in groinDenver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) leaves the court after being ejected in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS – Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was ejected after what appeared to be an intentional shot to the groin area of Dallas' Tim Hardaway Jr. in the second half of their game Monday night. Murray got up and reached between Hardaway's legs with his right arm, prompting Hardaway to double over. The initial call was a foul on Murray, and it was upgraded to a flagrant-two foul on a video review. Murray had 16 points when he was ejected, his same team-leading total from halftime.
Bulls roll past Mavs 117-101 to end 4-game losing streak
Read full article: Bulls roll past Mavs 117-101 to end 4-game losing streakChicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) shoots over Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)DALLAS – Lauri Markkanen had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Garrett Temple scored 15 of his season-high 21 points in the second quarter and the Chicago Bulls ended a four-game losing streak with a 117-101 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Markkanen, in his second game back after missing seven games because of COVID-19 protocols, was 10 of 19 from the field while recording season highs in points and rebounds. Mavericks: Dallas travel to the Raptors' temporary home in Tampa, Florida, on Monday in the second back-to-back of the season. The Mavericks lost at Chicago in the first game of their other back-to-back before winning at Houston.
Mavs destroy Clippers 124-73 to earn 1st win of season
Read full article: Mavs destroy Clippers 124-73 to earn 1st win of seasonJosh Richardson added 21 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. had 18 points for the Mavs, who kept up their dominance in the second half, too. Paul George led the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers with 15 points before sitting out the second half. Serge Ibaka added 13 points and nine rebounds over three quarters of the team's first loss. He scored as many points (13) as the Clippers in the first quarter. They swept the Mavs last season, winning all three meetings as the visiting team, including a first-round playoff victory.
Booker, Bridges lead new-look Suns past Mavericks 106-102
Read full article: Booker, Bridges lead new-look Suns past Mavericks 106-102Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)PHOENIX – Devin Booker scored 22 points, Mikal Bridges added 18 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-102 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. Luka Doncic cut the Suns' lead to three with a dunk but after a Booker miss, Bridges grabbed the offensive rebound and Phoenix closed out the victory. Suns: Forward Dario Saric, who missed all four of the Suns preseason games, sat out the opener with a sore right quad ... In 39 games last season with the Suns, Kaminsky averaged 9.7 points and 4.5 rebounds.
Clippers roll past Mavericks 154-111 to take 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Clippers roll past Mavericks 154-111 to take 3-2 series leadMontrezl Harrell added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Clippers, who set a franchise record for points in a playoff game. Los Angeles can clinch the series on Thursday. Leonard scored 22 points and Paul George scored 18 to help Los Angeles take a 76-52 lead at halftime. TIP-INSMavericks: Doncic was issued a technical foul in the second quarter. ... Hardaway and Los Angeles' Marcus Morris were called for double technicals in the second quarter.
Clippers hold off Doncic, Mavs after Porzingis is tossed
Read full article: Clippers hold off Doncic, Mavs after Porzingis is tossedTim Hardaway Jr. scored 18 points adn Porzingis finished with 14, along with Seth Curry. The Clippers knocked around Doncic, the 21-year-old superstar who led the NBA in triple-doubles, whenever they could. The Clippers swarmed Doncic from the outset, forcing him into three turnovers in the first two minutes while racing to a 10-0 lead. Morris was eager to grab the ball and ended up grabbing Doncic, who sought to push his way free. Clippers: Reserve Montrezl Harrell returned after leaving the team for his grandmother's death and had six points in 15 minutes.
Lillard pours in 61 to lift Blazers past Mavs, 134-131
Read full article: Lillard pours in 61 to lift Blazers past Mavs, 134-131Kristaps Porzingis scored 36 points and Luka Doncic had 25 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the Mavericks, who will finish No. Lillard then drew a double-team and dished to Haasan Whiteside for a dunk to put the Blazers up by two. The game featured the two leading scorers since the NBA restart, with Doncic entering averaging 33.4 points and Lillard 33. Lillard was hot from the start, scoring 25 in the first half as the Blazers took a 66-58 lead. Mavericks: Play Suns on Thursday.
Doncic gets 17th triple-double, Mavs top Bucks 136-132 in OT
Read full article: Doncic gets 17th triple-double, Mavs top Bucks 136-132 in OTBrook Lopez scored a season-high 34 points for the Bucks, who have already clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Doncic's final assist was a between-the-legs pass to Maxi Kleber for a three-point play and a 133-128 lead. The foul that sent Doncic to the line was originally called as the sixth on Antetokounmpo. Middleton's three-point play with 1.9 seconds left in the half put Milwaukee up 71-62. Mavericks: Play Utah on Monday.
10 former Michigan basketball players begin season on NBA rosters
Read full article: 10 former Michigan basketball players begin season on NBA rostersANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan basketball season is still a couple weeks away, but fans won't have to wait any longer to watch some of their favorites on the court. As the season begins, there are 10 former Michigan basketball players on active 15-man rosters. This will be the fifth team of Burke's young NBA career. He averaged a career-high 18.1 points per game last season, splitting time between the Knicks and Mavericks. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him break out in his fourth NBA season.