Luka Doncic doesn t recall getting a glimpse of the rim before he let the shot go. He was off balance, stumbling as he split a pair of Memphis Grizzlies defenders after catching the inbounds pass on the left wing with 1.8 seconds remaining, and he released the runner from inches behind the 3-point line.
But Doncic saw it swish, his momentum taking him into the lane as the ball splashed through the net, giving the Dallas Mavericks a stunningly improbable 114-113 win Wednesday at FedExForum in Memphis. I was really surprised when it went in, said Doncic, who celebrated the winner he called kind of lucky by calmly walking to the baseline before raising his hands in triumph and being mobbed by his Mavericks teammates. Those are the best feelings ever.
Apr 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) walks past center Kristaps Porzingis (white shirt) on the team bench as he leaves the game during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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After a lot of hustle, the Dallas Mavericks are finally in the top eight teams of the Western Conference. This means that they have their playoff spot secured, right? Wrong! There is still the play-in tournament because they are currently seventh in the standings with a 29-24 record. Having just lost two games in a row, their chances of being a part of that are still pretty high, unless they magically surpass the Blazers and take over the sixth spot. While Mavericks’ superstar Luka Doncic isn’t pleased with the play-in tournament concept, for
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Apr 12, 2021
DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks look to upset the Philadelphia 76ers, who are in a dogfight for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, in an early 6:30 p.m. CT Monday night tipoff for a nationally broadcasted game.
Tonight s showdown should be Mavs newly-acquired guard J.J. Redick s much-anticipated debut. Nicolo Melli and Redick were acquired by the Mavs in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans last month for James Johnson, Wes Iwundu, a second-round draft pick, and cash.
Redick hasn t played since March 3 due to a right heel injury. His fresh legs could be the offensive spark the Mavs need vs. the defensively-stout 76ers. Redick has been upgraded to available for tonight s matchup.