“I believe so, he can win, he simply wants to vary just a little bit, perhaps belief his teammates extra,” Dragic stated of Doncic, by way of The OGs podcast. “I’m not saying, as a result of he does go the ball, however simply get off the ball just a little bit extra. And due to, , if in case you have the ball a lot in your hand you get drained, after which it’s an extended season and even within the playoffs I believe that’s an excessive amount of.”
Supply: Clutch Factors
Supply: Clutch Factors
What’s the excitement on Twitter?

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic has overcome a gradual begin and has 10 factors, however Dallas leads this recreation 18-11 due to its protection.
Clippers are 3-15 from the sector, 1-4 on 3-pointers. Stark distinction from Recreation 1. – 10:41 PM
Doncic has overcome a gradual begin and has 10 factors, however Dallas leads this recreation 18-11 due to its protection.
Clippers are 3-15 from the sector, 1-4 on 3-pointers. Stark distinction from Recreation 1. – 10:41 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
The Mavs improve their result in seven after a few 3s by Doncic. He has a game-high 10 factors. – 10:40 PM
The Mavs improve their result in seven after a few 3s by Doncic. He has a game-high 10 factors. – 10:40 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic slaps Vigorous on the rear as if to say “nice hustle.” Which it was. Vigorous missed the primary free-throw, although. – 10:36 PM
Doncic slaps Vigorous on the rear as if to say “nice hustle.” Which it was. Vigorous missed the primary free-throw, although. – 10:36 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It’s an actual defensive wrestle. Harden blocking Kyrie on the rim. Luka blocking Plumlee on the rim. 9-8 halfway by the primary.
Thought we have been executed with the 90’s? – 10:34 PM
It’s an actual defensive wrestle. Harden blocking Kyrie on the rim. Luka blocking Plumlee on the rim. 9-8 halfway by the primary.
Thought we have been executed with the 90’s? – 10:34 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd stated the Mavs want a powerful begin from their stars, however Doncic and Irving are a mixed 0-for-5 and are getting swarmed each time they contact the ball. – 10:32 PM
Kidd stated the Mavs want a powerful begin from their stars, however Doncic and Irving are a mixed 0-for-5 and are getting swarmed each time they contact the ball. – 10:32 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Luka simply denied Plumlee on the rim. That’s one thing you don’t see on a regular basis. – 10:30 PM
Luka simply denied Plumlee on the rim. That’s one thing you don’t see on a regular basis. – 10:30 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic with two straight excellent defensive performs. Sure, I typed that. – 10:29 PM
Doncic with two straight excellent defensive performs. Sure, I typed that. – 10:29 PM


Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Damian Lillard has 25 factors in a 1st half of a playoff recreation for the fifth time in his profession.
That’s tied with Luka Doncic for the 2nd-most video games with 25+ factors in a 1st half within the final 25 postseasons.
He solely trails LeBron James (13). – 9:46 PM
Damian Lillard has 25 factors in a 1st half of a playoff recreation for the fifth time in his profession.
That’s tied with Luka Doncic for the 2nd-most video games with 25+ factors in a 1st half within the final 25 postseasons.
He solely trails LeBron James (13). – 9:46 PM

Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:13 tip @971TheFreak – 9:44 PM
Mavs starters: Jones, Washington, Gafford, Irving, Doncic
LAC starters: Leonard, George, Zubac, Mann, Harden
9:13 tip @971TheFreak – 9:44 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 4/23
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 9:39 PM
STARTERS 4/23
LAC
Kawhi Leonard
Paul George
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
DAL
Derrick Jones Jr.
P.J. Washington
Daniel Gafford
Kyrie Irving
Luka Doncic – 9:39 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd:
“I believe it begins with our two stars. They must get off to a greater begin. As a workforce we’ve to get off to a greater begin and that features Kai and Luka. So we’ll begin with these two. Everybody else received nice seems to be in Recreation 1. We missed some layups, we missed some – 9:38 PM
Kidd:
“I believe it begins with our two stars. They must get off to a greater begin. As a workforce we’ve to get off to a greater begin and that features Kai and Luka. So we’ll begin with these two. Everybody else received nice seems to be in Recreation 1. We missed some layups, we missed some – 9:38 PM

Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford
#Clippers starters: James Harden, Terrance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Ivica Zubac. – 9:35 PM
#Mavs starters: Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford
#Clippers starters: James Harden, Terrance Mann, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Ivica Zubac. – 9:35 PM

Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks beginning lineup unchanged: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford – 9:32 PM
Mavericks beginning lineup unchanged: Doncic, Irving, Jones, Washington, Gafford – 9:32 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Who guards Luka Dončić? That wants extra context”
Regardless of the Recreation 1 win, @WorldWideWob breaks down the potential points the Clippers have defending Luka shifting ahead #MFFL #ClipperNation
Hear Wob on our post-game present tonight proper after the sport! sxm.app.hyperlink/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/F8luTg1Eq0 – 6:32 PM
“Who guards Luka Dončić? That wants extra context”
Regardless of the Recreation 1 win, @WorldWideWob breaks down the potential points the Clippers have defending Luka shifting ahead #MFFL #ClipperNation
Hear Wob on our post-game present tonight proper after the sport! sxm.app.hyperlink/WorldWideWob pic.twitter.com/F8luTg1Eq0 – 6:32 PM

Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The free throw disparity in Recreation 1 is a recurring theme main into tonight’s Recreation 2
Clippers tried solely 13 free throws (6 by Harden).
Mavericks tried 33 (17 by Doncic/Irving).
Regardless of that, Clippers had 14 turnovers, Mavericks solely 9
Requested Norm about FTs/physicality pic.twitter.com/YaqR379dXP – 2:10 PM
The free throw disparity in Recreation 1 is a recurring theme main into tonight’s Recreation 2
Clippers tried solely 13 free throws (6 by Harden).
Mavericks tried 33 (17 by Doncic/Irving).
Regardless of that, Clippers had 14 turnovers, Mavericks solely 9
Requested Norm about FTs/physicality pic.twitter.com/YaqR379dXP – 2:10 PM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three cases within the NBA playoffs since 2000 of a participant hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to finish a comeback of 20 or extra factors:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:03 AM
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three cases within the NBA playoffs since 2000 of a participant hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to finish a comeback of 20 or extra factors:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:03 AM

Dave McMenamin @mcten
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three cases in NBA playoffs historical past of a participant hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to finish a comeback of 20 or extra factors:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:01 AM
Per @StatsWilliams:
There are three cases in NBA playoffs historical past of a participant hitting a game-winning buzzer beater to finish a comeback of 20 or extra factors:
– Jamal Murray tonight
– Luka Doncic in 2020 vs Clippers
– Robert Horry in 2002 vs Kings – 1:01 AM
Extra on this storyline
Mike Curtis: Luka Doncic says the Mavs have been extra bodily on protection within the second half. “Second half is the best way we should always play the entire recreation. We’ve to study from that.” pic.twitter.com/AaM2XnZ4Gk -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / April 21, 2024
ClutchPoints: “We have been ready like he was gonna play. However that shouldn’t change our mentality. Their mentality was subsequent man up. I believe they executed very effectively.” Luka Doncic on how the Mavs preparation was affected by Kawhi Leonard being out for Recreation 1. (by way of @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/nPotcQtN6W -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 21, 2024
ClutchPoints: 2024 NBA MVP finalists: 🏆 Luka Doncic (Mavericks) 🏆 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) 🏆 Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) pic.twitter.com/VMBHTO8xXY -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 21, 2024