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Luka Doncic scores 32 points, Mavericks overwhelm Banchero-less Magic 108-85

Nov. 03, 2024 22:27 PM EST

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Daniel Gafford scored a season-high 18 points, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 108-85 on Sunday night. The defending Western Conference champions outscored the Magic 30-9 in the first 9:30 of...

Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun help Rockets hold off late Mavericks rally to win 108-102

Oct. 31, 2024 23:37 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Jalen Green had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Alperen Sengun added 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held off a fourth-quarter Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 108-102 on Thursday night. The Rockets led by 23 points late in the third quarter before the...

Mavericks fend off Timberwolves 120-114 in West finals rematch behind Irving's 35 points

Oct. 29, 2024 22:20 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114 on Tuesday in the first rematch of last season's Western...

Kevin Durant scores 31, leading the Suns past the Mavericks 114-102

Oct. 27, 2024 00:45 AM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night. The Suns never trailed after the first quarter, though the Mavericks kept the deficit in the single digits for much...

Doncic scores 28, Thompson adds 22 in Dallas debut as Mavs top Spurs 120-109

Oct. 25, 2024 09:07 AM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Klay Thompson added 22 points in his Dallas debut and the Mavericks beat the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in the opener for both teams Thursday night. Kyrie Irving had 15 points for the defending Western Conference champions,...

Klay Thompson sets 3s record for Dallas debut in Mavs win after 13 seasons with Warriors

Oct. 24, 2024 23:32 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson chatted up Tony Romo during a break early in the fourth quarter, not long before being so wide open for a 3-pointer, he paused, dribbled once, paused again to line up the shot and made it. The Dallas debut was quite a bit better than the finale from...

NBA things to know: As season begins, Celtics chasing Spurs for all-time best record

Oct. 22, 2024 11:03 AM EDT

The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions. And sometime this season, the Celtics might take over the top spot on another league list. In the NBA’s all-time won-lost standings, among active franchises, the San Antonio Spurs enter this season with the best record. But...

Mavericks, guard Jaden Hardy agree to $18 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Oct. 21, 2024 22:08 PM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and guard Jaden Hardy have agreed on an $18 million, three-year extension, a person with knowledge of the contract said Tuesday. The deal secures one of the backups in the star-studded backcourt led by Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson....

Southwest Division goes through Mavs after West champs add Klay Thompson

Oct. 15, 2024 10:01 AM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Klay Thompson has joined Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in Dallas after the Mavericks made their first run to the NBA Finals since winning the championship 13 years ago. It's Year 2 for Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio after the French wunderkind helped lead his country...

Expectations soar for Mavs with addition of Klay Thompson after run to NBA Finals

Oct. 14, 2024 14:19 PM EDT

Dallas Mavericks Last season: 50-32, lost to Boston in NBA Finals. COACH: Jason Kidd (fifth season with Mavericks, 10th season overall, 323-296). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. San Antonio. DEPARTURES: F Derrick Jones Jr., G Josh Green, G Tim...