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Clippers' Marcus Morris responds to criticism from Mavericks' Luka Doncic: 'Cry me a river. Clips in 6'
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) is flagrantly fouled by L.A. Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (31) during the first quarter in game six of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Clippers' Marcus Morris responds to criticism from Mavericks' Luka Doncic: 'Cry me a river. Clips in 6'

Luka Doncic went off on Marcus Morris following the Dallas Mavericks' Game 6, season-ending loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. 

In Game 5, it looked like Morris deliberately stepped on Doncic's left ankle area, the same ankle that he twisted earlier in the series. Doncic brushed it off, saying that he hoped it wasn't intentional.

Morris, of course, denied any foul play but then appeared to try and injure Doncic again in Game 6. Morris was ejected after committing a flagrant foul 2 against Doncic.

Doncic was driving to the hoop with 1:07 remaining in the first quarter when Morris swiped and smacked him in the side of the head, causing Doncic to hit the floor. As Morris glared toward the 21-year-old, Doncic stood up to confront the Clippers veteran before teammates pulled the two away from each other.

Doncic discussed his heated altercations with Morris after Game 6 and said he doesn't want to "deal with players" like Morris. 

Morris then responded to a Bleacher Report Instagram photo of Doncic's comments saying, "Cry me a river. Clips in 6."

While the altercations were frustrating for Doncic, he managed to put up some pretty impressive numbers in his first playoff series. Doncic averaged 31 points, 9.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game, all while dealing with a roughed-up ankle.

Although the Mavericks will be exiting the NBA's Orlando bubble, there's no doubt the beef between Doncic and Morris will continue into next season.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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