The Dallas Mavericks (33-25) play against the Toronto Raptors (22-36) at Scotiabank Arena
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday February 28, 2024
Dallas Mavericks 107, Toronto Raptors 92 (Q4 11:46)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Things go sideways for Raptors in third quarter, well, mostly because this Luka Doncic’s pretty good. Mavs up 106-92 after 3
Doncic’s got 25 points, 14 assists and 9 rebounds – 9:23 PM
Things go sideways for Raptors in third quarter, well, mostly because this Luka Doncic’s pretty good. Mavs up 106-92 after 3
Doncic’s got 25 points, 14 assists and 9 rebounds – 9:23 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors have done a decent job on Luka, all things considered… and he’s got 25-9-14 through 3 quarters. *shrug*
Mavs close the 3rd on a 15-6 run, lead by 14 going into the 4th. – 9:22 PM
The Raptors have done a decent job on Luka, all things considered… and he’s got 25-9-14 through 3 quarters. *shrug*
Mavs close the 3rd on a 15-6 run, lead by 14 going into the 4th. – 9:22 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
106-92 Mavericks over Raptors through 3Q. Luka is dictating this one. He has 25-9-14 and getting his teammates open look after open look. Carving Raptors up. – 9:22 PM
106-92 Mavericks over Raptors through 3Q. Luka is dictating this one. He has 25-9-14 and getting his teammates open look after open look. Carving Raptors up. – 9:22 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
It is, indeed, The Luka Show. He’s got 25/14/9 as Mavs go +15 in the quarter, up 106-92. – 9:21 PM
It is, indeed, The Luka Show. He’s got 25/14/9 as Mavs go +15 in the quarter, up 106-92. – 9:21 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks trying to get away from Raps late in the third. They have opened up a 101-88 lead after being down 79-75. – 9:18 PM
Mavericks trying to get away from Raps late in the third. They have opened up a 101-88 lead after being down 79-75. – 9:18 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Kidd before tip-off called this “a big character game” for Dallas.
Which makes this a big, big, character second half. – 8:55 PM
Kidd before tip-off called this “a big character game” for Dallas.
Which makes this a big, big, character second half. – 8:55 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs have nice scoring balance: Doncic and Hardaway with 14, Washington with 13, Gafford with 10.
They’ve also allowed only 43% shooting. Winning basketball, right?
Well, Dallas has an uncharacteristic 10 turnovers that have led to 15 Raptors points. Toronto: 4 turnovers. – 8:49 PM
Mavs have nice scoring balance: Doncic and Hardaway with 14, Washington with 13, Gafford with 10.
They’ve also allowed only 43% shooting. Winning basketball, right?
Well, Dallas has an uncharacteristic 10 turnovers that have led to 15 Raptors points. Toronto: 4 turnovers. – 8:49 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka doesn’t even see these bullshit “tags” from some little guard. He’s throwing it up to Lively and Gafford and they’re going to crush it. – 8:47 PM
Luka doesn’t even see these bullshit “tags” from some little guard. He’s throwing it up to Lively and Gafford and they’re going to crush it. – 8:47 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors cooled down after a hot start offensively (36% FG in Q2), but they’ve been active defensively and have 15 points off 10 Mavs turnovers. Another great 2-way half for Barnes (11-6-4 with a couple steals and a block). IQ with 14 points. Luka with 14-4-8. Raps by 1. – 8:42 PM
Raptors cooled down after a hot start offensively (36% FG in Q2), but they’ve been active defensively and have 15 points off 10 Mavs turnovers. Another great 2-way half for Barnes (11-6-4 with a couple steals and a block). IQ with 14 points. Luka with 14-4-8. Raps by 1. – 8:42 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
67-66 Raptors over Mavericks. Barrett has 13, Barnes with 11-6-4, and Quickley with 14. Doncic with 14 points and eight assists, several of them … ridiculous. – 8:41 PM
67-66 Raptors over Mavericks. Barrett has 13, Barnes with 11-6-4, and Quickley with 14. Doncic with 14 points and eight assists, several of them … ridiculous. – 8:41 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps up 67-66 at the end of a fun half. Scottie with 11/6/4, Luka with 14/8/4. Luka, Hardaway and IQ all have 14. – 8:40 PM
Raps up 67-66 at the end of a fun half. Scottie with 11/6/4, Luka with 14/8/4. Luka, Hardaway and IQ all have 14. – 8:40 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Luka Doncic is grabbing his left ankle. Walking it off but seems to be in a little pain after RJ Barrett rolled up on him – 8:38 PM
Luka Doncic is grabbing his left ankle. Walking it off but seems to be in a little pain after RJ Barrett rolled up on him – 8:38 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
There are many lineups the Raptors throw out which cause me to think, “Man, the Raptors could really use another 6-9 athletic dude.” – 8:20 PM
There are many lineups the Raptors throw out which cause me to think, “Man, the Raptors could really use another 6-9 athletic dude.” – 8:20 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Dallas has lost 2 points after the replay review center determined that Irving’s basket came after the 24-second clock expired. – 8:19 PM
Dallas has lost 2 points after the replay review center determined that Irving’s basket came after the 24-second clock expired. – 8:19 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Fun first quarter, and just about what you would expect from the 21st and 23rd ranked defences. Mavs lead the Raptors 36-34, with both teams shooting over 50%. Raps held Luka to 6 points on 2-7 FG… but he had 6 assists including that impossible over-the-shoulder dime. – 8:09 PM
Fun first quarter, and just about what you would expect from the 21st and 23rd ranked defences. Mavs lead the Raptors 36-34, with both teams shooting over 50%. Raps held Luka to 6 points on 2-7 FG… but he had 6 assists including that impossible over-the-shoulder dime. – 8:09 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Mavs up 36-34. I’ll say this: Raps are playing some beautiful offensive basketball. Too often it ends up in Brown or Agbaji at rim, where they aren’t likely to posertize anybody, but the movement is there.
Luka is amazing. – 8:09 PM
Mavs up 36-34. I’ll say this: Raps are playing some beautiful offensive basketball. Too often it ends up in Brown or Agbaji at rim, where they aren’t likely to posertize anybody, but the movement is there.
Luka is amazing. – 8:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
That was fairly impressive. Mavs rallied from a 25-18 deficit to take a 36-34 lead after 1 quarter.
P.J. Washington had a block to prevent Toronto from going up 10. He also scored 13 points (5-6 shooting) in 9:10.
His high as a Maverick is 14 points, in his debut vs. OKC. – 8:08 PM
That was fairly impressive. Mavs rallied from a 25-18 deficit to take a 36-34 lead after 1 quarter.
P.J. Washington had a block to prevent Toronto from going up 10. He also scored 13 points (5-6 shooting) in 9:10.
His high as a Maverick is 14 points, in his debut vs. OKC. – 8:08 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Not an awful lot of defence, Raptors getting shred in the paint. Mavs up 36-34 after a quarter – 8:08 PM
Not an awful lot of defence, Raptors getting shred in the paint. Mavs up 36-34 after a quarter – 8:08 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
It’s now a 14-2 Mavericks’ run as they go up 32-27 late in the first. Daniel Gafford and Tim Hardaway Jr. being assertive and, of course, the birthday boy is OK, too. – 8:04 PM
It’s now a 14-2 Mavericks’ run as they go up 32-27 late in the first. Daniel Gafford and Tim Hardaway Jr. being assertive and, of course, the birthday boy is OK, too. – 8:04 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jakob Poeltl gets 2 fouls both on plays where guys were driving and picked up their dribble to “shoot” 19 feet from the basket when they felt contact. – 8:00 PM
Jakob Poeltl gets 2 fouls both on plays where guys were driving and picked up their dribble to “shoot” 19 feet from the basket when they felt contact. – 8:00 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Quickley showing that little bit of extra patience and keeping the dribble alive that gets you all the way to the rack – 7:56 PM
Quickley showing that little bit of extra patience and keeping the dribble alive that gets you all the way to the rack – 7:56 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
I can’t really think of a top-five athlete in his sport who makes running and walking look so difficult besides Luka. Got wraps everywhere. Looks like he’s 45 with bad hips, at least until he’s got the ball and it’s go time. Crazy player. – 7:54 PM
I can’t really think of a top-five athlete in his sport who makes running and walking look so difficult besides Luka. Got wraps everywhere. Looks like he’s 45 with bad hips, at least until he’s got the ball and it’s go time. Crazy player. – 7:54 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Luka with two ‘what sorcery’ passes already. Game is five minutes old. Dallas up 16-14. – 7:49 PM
Luka with two ‘what sorcery’ passes already. Game is five minutes old. Dallas up 16-14. – 7:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Here’s a weird one. RJ Barrett has missed his last 9 free throw attempts. He’s shooting better from 3-point range (6-for-11) than from the line (4-for-15) over the last 4 games. – 7:48 PM
Here’s a weird one. RJ Barrett has missed his last 9 free throw attempts. He’s shooting better from 3-point range (6-for-11) than from the line (4-for-15) over the last 4 games. – 7:48 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
P.J. Washington has 10 of Dallas’ 16 points.
That’s the tweet. Or, rather, the X. – 7:48 PM
P.J. Washington has 10 of Dallas’ 16 points.
That’s the tweet. Or, rather, the X. – 7:48 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptor have to go at Luka, maybe. One play in and he’s half-stepping on closeouts. – 7:42 PM
Raptor have to go at Luka, maybe. One play in and he’s half-stepping on closeouts. – 7:42 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
A look at milestones Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic hit before his 25th birthday dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:37 PM
A look at milestones Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic hit before his 25th birthday dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 7:37 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Coming up at 6:45 on Bulls Radio. @670TheScore Billy Donovan on Coby White and my one on one interview with the Cavs Max Strus ( Stagg High, DePaul, Lewis, WC Bulls, Bulls) -who hit the game winning 59 foot shot last night against Dallas. – 7:28 PM
Coming up at 6:45 on Bulls Radio. @670TheScore Billy Donovan on Coby White and my one on one interview with the Cavs Max Strus ( Stagg High, DePaul, Lewis, WC Bulls, Bulls) -who hit the game winning 59 foot shot last night against Dallas. – 7:28 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Green, Washington, Lively, Irving, Doncic
TOR starters: Barrett, Barnes, Poeltl, Trent, Quickley
6:40 tip @971TheFreak – 7:15 PM
Mavs starters: Green, Washington, Lively, Irving, Doncic
TOR starters: Barrett, Barnes, Poeltl, Trent, Quickley
6:40 tip @971TheFreak – 7:15 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Darko Rajakovic on what Doncic can improve:
“There is not one thing that Luka does not have in is bag. He cannot get better than this. The only thing he can get better is to grow another three inches and get stronger, but basketball-wise there is no thing that he doesn’t know.” – 7:09 PM
Darko Rajakovic on what Doncic can improve:
“There is not one thing that Luka does not have in is bag. He cannot get better than this. The only thing he can get better is to grow another three inches and get stronger, but basketball-wise there is no thing that he doesn’t know.” – 7:09 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Usual suspects for the Raptors with Quickley, Trent, Barrett, Barnes and Poeltl vs. the Mavs – 7:05 PM
Usual suspects for the Raptors with Quickley, Trent, Barrett, Barnes and Poeltl vs. the Mavs – 7:05 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
A few moments early in Doncic’s warmup that his right elbow/wrist seemed to be bothering him, but after getting a few seconds of massaging on both the elbow and wrist, he finished warming up with no apparent issues. – 7:02 PM
A few moments early in Doncic’s warmup that his right elbow/wrist seemed to be bothering him, but after getting a few seconds of massaging on both the elbow and wrist, he finished warming up with no apparent issues. – 7:02 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
NBA rules there was only one incorrect call in the wild final 2 minutes of #Cavs and #Mavericks last night. Not Darius Garland getting tackled. Jarrett Allen should have been called for an offensive 3 second violation at the 1:54 mark before one of Donovan Mitchell’s go-ahead 3s. – 6:28 PM
NBA rules there was only one incorrect call in the wild final 2 minutes of #Cavs and #Mavericks last night. Not Darius Garland getting tackled. Jarrett Allen should have been called for an offensive 3 second violation at the 1:54 mark before one of Donovan Mitchell’s go-ahead 3s. – 6:28 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most games with exactly ___ points this season:
25 — LeBron
26 — AD
27 — Kuzma
28 — KD
29 — Jokic
30 — Trae, Tatum
31 — Shai
32 — Shai
33 — Shai, Giannis
34 — Shai
35 — Giannis
36 — Shai, Paolo
37 — AD
38 — Ant
39 — Luka
40 — Shai, Luka pic.twitter.com/ihc5nkNVa1 – 6:25 PM
Most games with exactly ___ points this season:
25 — LeBron
26 — AD
27 — Kuzma
28 — KD
29 — Jokic
30 — Trae, Tatum
31 — Shai
32 — Shai
33 — Shai, Giannis
34 — Shai
35 — Giannis
36 — Shai, Paolo
37 — AD
38 — Ant
39 — Luka
40 — Shai, Luka pic.twitter.com/ihc5nkNVa1 – 6:25 PM
Dallas Mavericks PR @MavsPR
Luka Dončić (broken nose), Dante Exum (right knee bursitis) and Dereck Lively II (nasal fracture) will be AVAILABLE tonight against the Raptors.
Maxi Kleber (right small toe dislocation & nasal fracture) will be OUT. – 6:04 PM
Luka Dončić (broken nose), Dante Exum (right knee bursitis) and Dereck Lively II (nasal fracture) will be AVAILABLE tonight against the Raptors.
Maxi Kleber (right small toe dislocation & nasal fracture) will be OUT. – 6:04 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Darko Rajakovic on Doncic, who turns 25 today: “We want to go out there and compete at the highest level and try to make it as hard as possible on Luka – wish him a happy birthday and make it really hard on him.” – 6:04 PM
Darko Rajakovic on Doncic, who turns 25 today: “We want to go out there and compete at the highest level and try to make it as hard as possible on Luka – wish him a happy birthday and make it really hard on him.” – 6:04 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
When it’s game day & your B-DAY >>>
@luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/DDGfJpmBOR – 5:38 PM
When it’s game day & your B-DAY >>>
@luka7doncic // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/DDGfJpmBOR – 5:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Blocks since the All-Star break:
19 — Victor Wembanyama
18 — Knicks
17 — Bucks
17 — Lakers
17 — Hornets
15 — Hawks
15 — Mavericks
14 — Jazz
12 — Kings
11 — Wizards
10 — Trail Blazers
10 — Pacers
10 — Nets
7 — Grizzlies
6 — Clippers
5 — Bulls pic.twitter.com/3dh1Mv4iee – 5:29 PM
Blocks since the All-Star break:
19 — Victor Wembanyama
18 — Knicks
17 — Bucks
17 — Lakers
17 — Hornets
15 — Hawks
15 — Mavericks
14 — Jazz
12 — Kings
11 — Wizards
10 — Trail Blazers
10 — Pacers
10 — Nets
7 — Grizzlies
6 — Clippers
5 — Bulls pic.twitter.com/3dh1Mv4iee – 5:29 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
According to the L2M report, P.J. Washington was not fouled when he made the go-ahead shot with 2.6 seconds left. Or as Luka Doncic said last night when I asked about Washington’s shot:
“You mean the and-one?”
Every replay I’ve seen, difficult to believe how that wasn’t a foul. – 5:06 PM
According to the L2M report, P.J. Washington was not fouled when he made the go-ahead shot with 2.6 seconds left. Or as Luka Doncic said last night when I asked about Washington’s shot:
“You mean the and-one?”
Every replay I’ve seen, difficult to believe how that wasn’t a foul. – 5:06 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Happy 25th Birthday @luka7doncic 🎂
How Luka compares to other players historically before turning 25:
Third most points (10,825), trailing LeBron James (13,927) & Kevin Durant (12,258)
Most three-pointers (1,114)
Second most triple-doubles (66)
Only other player… pic.twitter.com/dFXKXShefo – 4:54 PM
Happy 25th Birthday @luka7doncic 🎂
How Luka compares to other players historically before turning 25:
Third most points (10,825), trailing LeBron James (13,927) & Kevin Durant (12,258) Most three-pointers (1,114) Second most triple-doubles (66) Only other player… pic.twitter.com/dFXKXShefo – 4:54 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Happy 25th Birthday @luka7doncic 🎂
How Luka compares to other players historically before turning 25:
Third most points (10,825), trailing LeBron James (13,927) & Kevin Durant (12,258)
Most three-pointers (1,114)
Second most triple-doubles (66)
Only other player… – 4:54 PM
Happy 25th Birthday @luka7doncic 🎂
How Luka compares to other players historically before turning 25:
Third most points (10,825), trailing LeBron James (13,927) & Kevin Durant (12,258) Most three-pointers (1,114) Second most triple-doubles (66) Only other player… – 4:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
“One thing I showed the team at the beginning of the year was the Isaiah Joe experience,” Kameron Woods highlights how that comeback against Dallas last season still impacts how the Thunder organization does things from top to bottom when I asked him about the fluid rotations. pic.twitter.com/xJLjF6kV9l – 4:50 PM
“One thing I showed the team at the beginning of the year was the Isaiah Joe experience,” Kameron Woods highlights how that comeback against Dallas last season still impacts how the Thunder organization does things from top to bottom when I asked him about the fluid rotations. pic.twitter.com/xJLjF6kV9l – 4:50 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Next 5 #Celtics games are huge tests and a ton of fun. Red hot DAL & CLE teams and GSW/DEN that beat BOS last time. First game against PHX after. – 4:30 PM
Next 5 #Celtics games are huge tests and a ton of fun. Red hot DAL & CLE teams and GSW/DEN that beat BOS last time. First game against PHX after. – 4:30 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
The L2M from last night in CLE. And Mavs fans, you’re NOT going to be happy. The Kyrie offensive foul. The no call on Jarrett Allen leading to the Mitchell banked 3pt. The no call on PJ’s go ahead shot. All ruled proper. official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.… – 4:19 PM
The L2M from last night in CLE. And Mavs fans, you’re NOT going to be happy. The Kyrie offensive foul. The no call on Jarrett Allen leading to the Mitchell banked 3pt. The no call on PJ’s go ahead shot. All ruled proper. official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.… – 4:19 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Let’s all celebrate Luka’s 25th bithday by reveling in this super fun piece from @TimCato on the would be @NBA H-O-R-S-E champion theathletic.com/5301890/2024/0… – 4:11 PM
Let’s all celebrate Luka’s 25th bithday by reveling in this super fun piece from @TimCato on the would be @NBA H-O-R-S-E champion theathletic.com/5301890/2024/0… – 4:11 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Let’s all celebrate Luka’s 25th bithday by reveling in this super fun piece from @TimCato on the would be @NBA H-O-R-S-E championhttps://theathletic.com/5301890/2024/02/27/luka-doncic-trick-shots-mavericks/?source=thebounce_newsletter&campaign=9116533&userId=52585 – 4:09 PM
Let’s all celebrate Luka’s 25th bithday by reveling in this super fun piece from @TimCato on the would be @NBA H-O-R-S-E championhttps://theathletic.com/5301890/2024/02/27/luka-doncic-trick-shots-mavericks/?source=thebounce_newsletter&campaign=9116533&userId=52585 – 4:09 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Right back to it for Mavs in TOR after that soul crusher last night in CLE. And they happen to catch TOR at a bad time, w/ Raps owning its 1st 3 game win streak this season & coming off a win at IND. @KevinGraySports pre at 6. Tip w/@bdameris & me at 6:30 @971TheFreak – 3:06 PM
Right back to it for Mavs in TOR after that soul crusher last night in CLE. And they happen to catch TOR at a bad time, w/ Raps owning its 1st 3 game win streak this season & coming off a win at IND. @KevinGraySports pre at 6. Tip w/@bdameris & me at 6:30 @971TheFreak – 3:06 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Longest game-winning buzzer beaters by a trailing team, per @bball_ref:
59 feet, by Max Strus in CLE-DAL last night
50 feet, by Tyreke Evans in 2010 SAC-MEM
48 feet, by Jeremy Lamb in 2019 CHA-TOR – 3:05 PM
Longest game-winning buzzer beaters by a trailing team, per @bball_ref:
59 feet, by Max Strus in CLE-DAL last night
50 feet, by Tyreke Evans in 2010 SAC-MEM
48 feet, by Jeremy Lamb in 2019 CHA-TOR – 3:05 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Interesting comments from Tim Hardaway on Rozier, who was very good last night in his return from knee injury
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Rozier and Heat people talk about the selfless Rozier walking a fine line – 2:55 PM
Interesting comments from Tim Hardaway on Rozier, who was very good last night in his return from knee injury
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Rozier and Heat people talk about the selfless Rozier walking a fine line – 2:55 PM
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Game day in The Six.
🆚 @Raptors
6:30PM CT
📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/cDKaSBT3A6 – 2:01 PM
Game day in The Six.
🆚 @Raptors
6:30PM CT📺 @BallySportsSW
📻 97.1 FM and 99.1 FM pic.twitter.com/cDKaSBT3A6 – 2:01 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Luka Doncic turns 25: his top 25 plays in NBA sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 1:55 PM
Luka Doncic turns 25: his top 25 plays in NBA sportando.basketball/en/luka-doncic… – 1:55 PM