When the Dallas Mavericks acquired Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline, there was a good amount of optimism and excitement.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks deeply understand how the Los Angeles Clippers play at this point of their playoff rivalry.
After some early adversity the young forward showed true mettle when the Mavericks needed him most. The NBA game is entirely different from regular season to playoffs.
Charlie Villanueva was one of the top-ranked prospects in the nation in 2003 and a number of colleges were interested in having him onboard. On the Run Your Race podcast, Villanueva revealed how the University of Illinois recruited him. "My first visit was to Illinois University," Villanueva said.
Two years ago, the Dallas Mavericks went head-to-head with the Phoenix Suns in an intense playoff series. Dallas fought back from a 3-1 deficit and ultimately cruised to a Game 7 victory over Phoenix.
Luka Doncic is among the best players in the world, but if he can become a consistent defensive threat, Dallas' championship chances get much stronger.
The Mavericks have made it a series, let’s ask some questions Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Dallas Mavericks fans and fans across the country.
Luka Doncic had 32 points and nine assists, and Kyrie Irving added 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks got the best of the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 in Game 2 on Tuesday to even their first-round playoff series.
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. was ruled out for the second half of Tuesday's first-round playoff game against the host Los Angeles Clippers with a sprained right ankle.
While the NBA playoffs is still underway and teams like the Dallas Mavericks are focused on the Larry O’Brien trophy, the upcoming Olympics is slowly being discussed among basketball circles.
The Dallas Mavericks were in a great position heading into the start of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Their first-round opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers, would be short-handed as their star, Kawhi Leonard, has been sidelined by a knee injury.
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has revealed that All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has officially been ruled out for the first game of L.A.’s first round playoff series against the Mavericks.