Mavericks defense, Jalen Brunson rise to occasion in Dallas’ Game 3 win over Suns
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd issued two challenges to his team – for Luka Doncic to defend better and other Dallas players to score more.
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Multa al banquillo de los Mavs
Antes de su espectacular reacción en el tercer partido de semifinales del Oeste contra Phoenix Suns, los Mavericks se llevaron una multa de 25.000 dólares por parte de la NBA. ¿La razón? La violación de las normas de “decoro” del banquillo del equipo texanos, con “varios jugadores y un miembro del cuerpo técnico demasiado lejos de su banquillo y dentro o casi dentro de la pista” durante el segundo partido de la serie, en Phoenix.
Dallas Mavericks bounce back, trim Phoenix Suns' lead to 2-1, but know they 'can't be satisfied'
DALLAS — Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic felt that he let his teammates down with what he accurately described as a «horrible» defensive effort during the second half of a Game 2 loss to the Phoenix Suns. His backcourt partner Jalen Brunson needed only one word to sum up his performance in the 0-2 trip to Phoenix: «Terrible.»
Kidd: Suns will hunt Luka Doncic, “He’s got to participate. He’s got to play defense.”
The Phoenix Suns targeted Luka Doncic 50 times in Game 2 according to former Mavericks front office man Haralabos Voulgaris. Whether that specific number is accurate or not is moot, the eye test showed Chris Paul and company hunted Doncic, dragging him into pick-and-rolls or isolations seemingly every trip down the court. It had the desired effect, Doncic wore down and was not the same player in the fourth quarter when the Suns pulled away to take a 2-0 series lead.
Jason Kidd says Mavericks need players besides Luka Doncic to step up with Dallas in 2-0 hole against Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has delivered a similar message after both games so far in the Western Conference semifinals: Luka Doncic needs a lot more help against the top-seeded Phoenix Suns.
Lowe - Why Deandre Ayton and the Suns present a far greater challenge to Luka Doncic than Rudy Gobert and the Jazz
There is something about facing the same opponent over and over in the NBA that breeds annoyance and contempt. It might lead to post-victory gloating that can be taken either as unsavory or tongue-in-cheek fun, depending on your perspective.
Mike D'Antoni identified as serious candidate as Charlotte Hornets begin interviews for coaching vacancy, sources say
The Charlotte Hornets are beginning to interview candidates for the franchise's head coaching opening, including the possibility of a reunion for general manager Mitch Kupchak with ex-Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni, sources told ESPN.