The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes dream of playing in NBA Finals
BOSTON — Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. They usually started at something like 3 a.m. in…
Kyrie Irving focused on leading Mavericks to NBA Finals
DALLAS — Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time the star Dallas guard saw the Celtics, one…
Mavericks defeat Timberwolves, will play Celtics in NBA Finals
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…
Luka Doncic and Mavericks take 3-0 series lead over Timberwolves
DALLAS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving scored 33 points apiece and the Dallas Mavericks made all the big plays late again, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Luka Doncic’s heroics lift Mavericks over Timberwolves in Game 2
MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead three-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with three seconds left, posting his fifth…
Clippers set on stopping Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Game 2
The final stats from Dallas’ dynamic backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving from Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday told one story of how…
Column: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1
The Clippers survived. They survived the absence of their best player. They survived a late-game onslaught by the visitors. They won their postseason opener Sunday,…
Clippers remain undefeated in December with win over Dallas
DALLAS — The Clippers are still the hottest team in the NBA. Behind Kawhi Leonard’s 10-point fourth-quarter takeover, when he got anywhere he wanted to stave…
Lakers rally falls short as Luka Doncic leads Mavericks to a win
DALLAS — The championship was celebrated, the Lakers’ early season goal accomplished last weekend in Las Vegas. The in-season tournament served as the catalyst for the…
LeBron James and Lakers’ rally falls short vs. Mavericks
The bright, yellow court the Lakers played on Tuesday inside their home arena was a signal to their fans that the game was special, part…