Dave McMenamin: Luca Doncic 27 pts. Phoenix Suns 27 pts. Dallas leads by 30. Stunning first half here in Phoenix. A Game 7 meltdown in the making for the NBA’s No. 1 seed.
Source: Twitter @mcten
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Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks have been on fire since this moment. pic.twitter.com/qp5BrxHThF – 9:17 PM
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks have been on fire since this moment. pic.twitter.com/qp5BrxHThF – 9:17 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
BTW if you think that you have seen all the versions of a “Luka special”
Check also this 👇 (we may see it tonight again) pic.twitter.com/d0igiBXt1N – 9:13 PM
BTW if you think that you have seen all the versions of a “Luka special”
Check also this 👇 (we may see it tonight again) pic.twitter.com/d0igiBXt1N – 9:13 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Think what Tatum and Luka have done these playoffs makes an interesting case for extending MVP voting into the postseason.
No finalist got out of the 2nd round, winner lost in 5 in the first round, the 5th & 6th-place finishers will both ostensibly get to their respective CFs. – 9:12 PM
Think what Tatum and Luka have done these playoffs makes an interesting case for extending MVP voting into the postseason.
No finalist got out of the 2nd round, winner lost in 5 in the first round, the 5th & 6th-place finishers will both ostensibly get to their respective CFs. – 9:12 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Score at halftime: Luka 27, Suns 27. And he got 21 points worth of help from Dinwiddie. No Sun scored more than five points. – 9:11 PM
Score at halftime: Luka 27, Suns 27. And he got 21 points worth of help from Dinwiddie. No Sun scored more than five points. – 9:11 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Just a reminder on Luka
David Blatt (and almost everyone on Europe) knew… pic.twitter.com/h2A0ORcuPK – 9:09 PM
Just a reminder on Luka
David Blatt (and almost everyone on Europe) knew… pic.twitter.com/h2A0ORcuPK – 9:09 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
I JUST REALIZED LUKA SCORED EXACTLY AS MUCH AS THE ENTIRE SUNS TEAM THAT HALF!!! BAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH – 9:06 PM
I JUST REALIZED LUKA SCORED EXACTLY AS MUCH AS THE ENTIRE SUNS TEAM THAT HALF!!! BAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH – 9:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Mavs have outscored the Suns by 57 points in 6 quarters since the words “The Luka Special” was said. pic.twitter.com/9l1tEstSNT – 9:05 PM
The Mavs have outscored the Suns by 57 points in 6 quarters since the words “The Luka Special” was said. pic.twitter.com/9l1tEstSNT – 9:05 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I disagreed with Dallas’ roster build every step of the way. Thought they should’ve gone for DeMar last summer. Thought they should’ve kept Porzingis. Thought they needed more bites at the superstar apple. Turns out, Luka is just worth multiple stars by himself. – 9:05 PM
I disagreed with Dallas’ roster build every step of the way. Thought they should’ve gone for DeMar last summer. Thought they should’ve kept Porzingis. Thought they needed more bites at the superstar apple. Turns out, Luka is just worth multiple stars by himself. – 9:05 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Absolutely stunning. 57-27 Mavs at half. Not stunning: Doncic scores Mavs 1st 8 on his way to a 27 pt 1st half. His running buddy tonight is Dinwiddie who scored 21. Those two scored the Mavs last 26 .The defense inpenetrable, holding PHX to 24.4%. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:04 PM
Absolutely stunning. 57-27 Mavs at half. Not stunning: Doncic scores Mavs 1st 8 on his way to a 27 pt 1st half. His running buddy tonight is Dinwiddie who scored 21. Those two scored the Mavs last 26 .The defense inpenetrable, holding PHX to 24.4%. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:04 PM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
LUKA is ripping their hearts out.
That was absolute insanity. – 9:03 PM
LUKA is ripping their hearts out.
That was absolute insanity. – 9:03 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Last time Luka Doncic played in a Game 7, he had 46 points, 14 assists, 7 boards, 5 threes. It was the fourth-most points in a Game 7.
In the first half, he has 27 points, 9 boards, 3 assists, 4 threes, 1 steal, 1 TO in 18 minutes (on 9-12 from the field and 4-7 from three). 😳 – 9:03 PM
Last time Luka Doncic played in a Game 7, he had 46 points, 14 assists, 7 boards, 5 threes. It was the fourth-most points in a Game 7.
In the first half, he has 27 points, 9 boards, 3 assists, 4 threes, 1 steal, 1 TO in 18 minutes (on 9-12 from the field and 4-7 from three). 😳 – 9:03 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Luka 3. Had 27.
“BOOOOOOO!!!!” Suns fans.
#Mavs 57 #Suns 27 Half.
Phoenix has gone from winning Game 5 by 30 to being down by 30 at half of Game 7.
Wow. Absolutely wow. #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/vJ5qc7Cdgp – 9:03 PM
Luka 3. Had 27.
“BOOOOOOO!!!!” Suns fans.
#Mavs 57 #Suns 27 Half.
Phoenix has gone from winning Game 5 by 30 to being down by 30 at half of Game 7.
Wow. Absolutely wow. #NBAPlayoffs2022 pic.twitter.com/vJ5qc7Cdgp – 9:03 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
At the half, game 7 in Phoenix…
Suns: Booker 0-7 FG, 2 pts
Paul: 0-4 FG, 1 pt
Mavericks: Doncic: 9-12 FG, 27 pts
Dinwiddie: 7-10 FG, 21 pts
Score: Mavs up 57-27!! – 9:03 PM
At the half, game 7 in Phoenix…
Suns: Booker 0-7 FG, 2 pts
Paul: 0-4 FG, 1 pt
Mavericks: Doncic: 9-12 FG, 27 pts
Dinwiddie: 7-10 FG, 21 pts
Score: Mavs up 57-27!! – 9:03 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
it just isn’t smart to bet against luka pic.twitter.com/x2Ltgsih83 – 9:02 PM
it just isn’t smart to bet against luka pic.twitter.com/x2Ltgsih83 – 9:02 PM
Alok Pattani @AlokPattani
Only halftime but feel pretty comfortable calling this a Luka legacy game. As for the Suns… 🤷🏽 – 9:01 PM
Only halftime but feel pretty comfortable calling this a Luka legacy game. As for the Suns… 🤷🏽 – 9:01 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
After one half in Phoenix: Luka Doncic 27, Suns 27.
Not sure I’ve ever seen a player equal an opponent’s total score through the first half of a playoff game.
Has anybody?
(Halftime score: Mavericks 57, Suns 27.) – 9:01 PM
After one half in Phoenix: Luka Doncic 27, Suns 27.
Not sure I’ve ever seen a player equal an opponent’s total score through the first half of a playoff game.
Has anybody?
(Halftime score: Mavericks 57, Suns 27.) – 9:01 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
This is incredibly shocking. West champion Suns down 30 points at halftime to visiting Dallas. Luka 27. Dinwiddie 21. CP and Booker combined 0-for-11 from the field. pic.twitter.com/eE6NdfBXiV – 9:01 PM
This is incredibly shocking. West champion Suns down 30 points at halftime to visiting Dallas. Luka 27. Dinwiddie 21. CP and Booker combined 0-for-11 from the field. pic.twitter.com/eE6NdfBXiV – 9:01 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
How many players y’all taking ahead of Luka? Is the answer one? – 9:01 PM
How many players y’all taking ahead of Luka? Is the answer one? – 9:01 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
it has been nothing short of a historic ass-beating since “The Luka Special” moment. – 9:01 PM
it has been nothing short of a historic ass-beating since “The Luka Special” moment. – 9:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points at the half:
27 — Luka
27 — Suns
The Luka Special. pic.twitter.com/s20iHA24DJ – 9:01 PM
Points at the half:
27 — Luka
27 — Suns
The Luka Special. pic.twitter.com/s20iHA24DJ – 9:01 PM
CJ McCollum @CJMcCollum
Wow luka. Wow. He been playing in games on the road with fires 🔥 and flares going off in the stands. Police officers with AK’a separating the rows in the arena back in Europe. Road game with pressure isn’t really pressure to him. Killer performance 🤝 – 9:01 PM
Wow luka. Wow. He been playing in games on the road with fires 🔥 and flares going off in the stands. Police officers with AK’a separating the rows in the arena back in Europe. Road game with pressure isn’t really pressure to him. Killer performance 🤝 – 9:01 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Mavs lead the Suns by 30 points (57-27) at half.
Luka Doncic: 27 points (9-12 FG)
All the Suns: 27 points (10-41 FG)
Spencer Dinwiddie: 21 points in 15 mins (5 more points in 18 fewer mins than Kristaps Porzingis in Game 7 last year) – 9:00 PM
The Mavs lead the Suns by 30 points (57-27) at half.
Luka Doncic: 27 points (9-12 FG)
All the Suns: 27 points (10-41 FG)
Spencer Dinwiddie: 21 points in 15 mins (5 more points in 18 fewer mins than Kristaps Porzingis in Game 7 last year) – 9:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It’s really Luka Doncic 27, Phoenix Suns 27 at halftime.
In a Game 7. – 9:00 PM
It’s really Luka Doncic 27, Phoenix Suns 27 at halftime.
In a Game 7. – 9:00 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
I said it on @FTFonFS1 right after it happened… But CP3 & Booker mocking Luka at the Game 2 presser had REAL LBJ & Wade mocking Dirk during ‘11 Finals vibes.
Then, Booker pulled the “Luka Special” bullshit.
Now, Luka has 27 at the half… and CP3 & Booker have made ZERO shots. – 9:00 PM
I said it on @FTFonFS1 right after it happened… But CP3 & Booker mocking Luka at the Game 2 presser had REAL LBJ & Wade mocking Dirk during ‘11 Finals vibes.
Then, Booker pulled the “Luka Special” bullshit.
Now, Luka has 27 at the half… and CP3 & Booker have made ZERO shots. – 9:00 PM
Wade Baldwin @The_Fourth_Wade
Luka is the best offensive player I ever watched. He checks all the boxes on offense. – 9:00 PM
Luka is the best offensive player I ever watched. He checks all the boxes on offense. – 9:00 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
30 POINTS HALFTIME LEAD FOR DALLAS (57-27)
27 points for Luka
21 points for Dinwiddie pic.twitter.com/OMmnJ3K36l – 9:00 PM
30 POINTS HALFTIME LEAD FOR DALLAS (57-27)
27 points for Luka
21 points for Dinwiddie pic.twitter.com/OMmnJ3K36l – 9:00 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Man, Luka Doncic has 27 points at the half. The Suns have 27 at the half on 10-of-41 shooting. – 9:00 PM
Man, Luka Doncic has 27 points at the half. The Suns have 27 at the half on 10-of-41 shooting. – 9:00 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Did Luka break the Suns or did the Mavericks’ defense? It’s both, but Phoenix survived Luka binges earlier in the series, so I think the real change is the defense. Bullock, Finney-Smith, and Kleber have been as good on that end as Luka and Dinwiddie have been on offense – 9:00 PM
Did Luka break the Suns or did the Mavericks’ defense? It’s both, but Phoenix survived Luka binges earlier in the series, so I think the real change is the defense. Bullock, Finney-Smith, and Kleber have been as good on that end as Luka and Dinwiddie have been on offense – 9:00 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Do I see 27 points at the HALF? For both Luka Doncic AND the Suns as a team!? – 9:00 PM
Do I see 27 points at the HALF? For both Luka Doncic AND the Suns as a team!? – 9:00 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Boo birds are out at the half. 57-27, Mavs lead. Luka has 27 on his own…
Suns shooting 24 percent – 8:59 PM
Boo birds are out at the half. 57-27, Mavs lead. Luka has 27 on his own…
Suns shooting 24 percent – 8:59 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Mavs by 30 over the Suns
DAL takes the 2Q 30-10, monster defense.
Luka and Dinwiddie with a combined 48 points pic.twitter.com/ZbUBrrOrMH – 8:59 PM
Half: Mavs by 30 over the Suns
DAL takes the 2Q 30-10, monster defense.
Luka and Dinwiddie with a combined 48 points pic.twitter.com/ZbUBrrOrMH – 8:59 PM
Jamie Hudson @JamieHudson_
Okay Mavs.. And also that Luka stat in elimination games. Goodness gracious – 8:59 PM
Okay Mavs.. And also that Luka stat in elimination games. Goodness gracious – 8:59 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka just broke a few ankles and drilled a 3-pointer. Then he stared down random fans in the front row.
Boos raining down on the Suns as teams head to locker room with Mavericks up 57-27 at halftime. Crazy half with unbelievable defense for the Mavs. Suns are 10-of-41 (24.4%). – 8:59 PM
Luka just broke a few ankles and drilled a 3-pointer. Then he stared down random fans in the front row.
Boos raining down on the Suns as teams head to locker room with Mavericks up 57-27 at halftime. Crazy half with unbelievable defense for the Mavs. Suns are 10-of-41 (24.4%). – 8:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Phoenix Suns just scored as many points in the first half as Luka Doncic by himself. I’ve never seen a collapse like this – 8:58 PM
The Phoenix Suns just scored as many points in the first half as Luka Doncic by himself. I’ve never seen a collapse like this – 8:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic has tied the game at 27.
And by game, I mean Luka Doncic BY HIMSELF vs the Suns. pic.twitter.com/xK9NSlz2Vu – 8:58 PM
Luka Doncic has tied the game at 27.
And by game, I mean Luka Doncic BY HIMSELF vs the Suns. pic.twitter.com/xK9NSlz2Vu – 8:58 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luca Doncic 27 pts. Phoenix Suns 27 pts. Dallas leads by 30. Stunning first half here in Phoenix. A Game 7 meltdown in the making for the NBA’s No. 1 seed. – 8:58 PM
Luca Doncic 27 pts. Phoenix Suns 27 pts. Dallas leads by 30. Stunning first half here in Phoenix. A Game 7 meltdown in the making for the NBA’s No. 1 seed. – 8:58 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Luka Doncic 27, Suns 27 at the half. Just complete domination of the No. 1 seed on their home court. – 8:58 PM
Luka Doncic 27, Suns 27 at the half. Just complete domination of the No. 1 seed on their home court. – 8:58 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka with the ESPN highlight — the 3 broken ankle on Cameron Johnson. – 8:58 PM
Luka with the ESPN highlight — the 3 broken ankle on Cameron Johnson. – 8:58 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: DAL 57, PHX 27
Booker: 2 points, 0-7 FG
Crowder: 5 Pts, 2-6 FG
Cam Johnson: 5 Pts, 4 Reb
Doncic: 27 Pts, 9 Reb, 9-12 FG
Suns greeted with boos at the buzzer – 8:58 PM
Halftime: DAL 57, PHX 27
Booker: 2 points, 0-7 FG
Crowder: 5 Pts, 2-6 FG
Cam Johnson: 5 Pts, 4 Reb
Doncic: 27 Pts, 9 Reb, 9-12 FG
Suns greeted with boos at the buzzer – 8:58 PM
Brad Botkin @bradbotkincbs
Remember when it was a real thing trying to spin Luka-Trae trade as a win-win? – 8:58 PM
Remember when it was a real thing trying to spin Luka-Trae trade as a win-win? – 8:58 PM
Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
Luka Dončić might be MVP next year the way he’s playing in this series. – 8:58 PM
Luka Dončić might be MVP next year the way he’s playing in this series. – 8:58 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
nah man luka is out here doing spinning fadeaway threes this is lebronto levels rn – 8:57 PM
nah man luka is out here doing spinning fadeaway threes this is lebronto levels rn – 8:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Luka & Spencer Dinwiddie in the 1st half pic.twitter.com/0qInyHOfWH – 8:57 PM
Luka & Spencer Dinwiddie in the 1st half pic.twitter.com/0qInyHOfWH – 8:57 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
If the Celtics and Mavericks reach the finals, the Mavs might sweep on four consecutive Luka game-winners. – 8:57 PM
If the Celtics and Mavericks reach the finals, the Mavs might sweep on four consecutive Luka game-winners. – 8:57 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Luka outplaying all of CP3, Booker and Ayton? Ok. Suns can live with that.
but Dinwiddie????? – 8:56 PM
Luka outplaying all of CP3, Booker and Ayton? Ok. Suns can live with that.
but Dinwiddie????? – 8:56 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The problem with going small against Dallas: zero rim protection against Luka – 8:56 PM
The problem with going small against Dallas: zero rim protection against Luka – 8:56 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Besides the shellacking, Mavs won 3-of-4 coming into Game 7. Have played without fear since Game 3. Luka especially. – 8:55 PM
Besides the shellacking, Mavs won 3-of-4 coming into Game 7. Have played without fear since Game 3. Luka especially. – 8:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns 9-of-36 FGs (25%)
Doncic has 7 FGs by himself (on nine FGAs)
#Mavs up, 48-25, with 2:40 left in half. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 8:55 PM
#Suns 9-of-36 FGs (25%)
Doncic has 7 FGs by himself (on nine FGAs)
#Mavs up, 48-25, with 2:40 left in half. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 8:55 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Luka Doncic: 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton: 6 points and 6 rebounds.
Wow. – 8:53 PM
Luka Doncic: 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton: 6 points and 6 rebounds.
Wow. – 8:53 PM
David Thorpe @coachthorpe
The problem for the Suns now is to come back down this much means they will have to depend on historically bad play from Luka going forward. Not getting fouled. Missing most of his shots. Or they double and the Mavs other guys fail to make easy plays. None of those are likely. – 8:52 PM
The problem for the Suns now is to come back down this much means they will have to depend on historically bad play from Luka going forward. Not getting fouled. Missing most of his shots. Or they double and the Mavs other guys fail to make easy plays. None of those are likely. – 8:52 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
trying to think of something clever to tweet other than “Luka is so good” but sometimes it’s just that simple. – 8:52 PM
trying to think of something clever to tweet other than “Luka is so good” but sometimes it’s just that simple. – 8:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“LET’S GO SUNS!! LET’S GO SUNS!!”
Seconds later.
Doncic 3-point play. #Suns down 21 with 3:03 left in half. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs pic.twitter.com/vEF5ztVXgV – 8:50 PM
“LET’S GO SUNS!! LET’S GO SUNS!!”
Seconds later.
Doncic 3-point play. #Suns down 21 with 3:03 left in half. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #Mavs pic.twitter.com/vEF5ztVXgV – 8:50 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka and Dinwiddie have outscored the Suns 37-25. The rest of the Mavericks have added on nine more points. – 8:50 PM
Luka and Dinwiddie have outscored the Suns 37-25. The rest of the Mavericks have added on nine more points. – 8:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doncic outscoring Suns starters 19-13
Dinwiddie outscoring Suns bench 18-12
With 3 minutes left in first half – 8:50 PM
Doncic outscoring Suns starters 19-13
Dinwiddie outscoring Suns bench 18-12
With 3 minutes left in first half – 8:50 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
phoenix playing the jaws theme song when luka has the ball…prob not the greatest music choice rn – 8:46 PM
phoenix playing the jaws theme song when luka has the ball…prob not the greatest music choice rn – 8:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton dunk off Booker feed.
Booker gets to rim, fouled by Ayton. two fouls on Ayton.
#Suns down 43-25 as Doncic hits FTs. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 8:46 PM
Ayton dunk off Booker feed.
Booker gets to rim, fouled by Ayton. two fouls on Ayton.
#Suns down 43-25 as Doncic hits FTs. #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 8:46 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Spencer Dinwiddie: 16 points, 6-8 FG, 4-5 3P
Luka Doncic: 14 points, 6-8 FG, 2-4 3P
Suns starters: 11 points, 2-22 FG, 1-6 3P – 8:44 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie: 16 points, 6-8 FG, 4-5 3P
Luka Doncic: 14 points, 6-8 FG, 2-4 3P
Suns starters: 11 points, 2-22 FG, 1-6 3P – 8:44 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are 0-for-11 from the field.
Luka Doncic is 6-for-8 and has 8 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie is 5-for-7. – 8:43 PM
Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are 0-for-11 from the field.
Luka Doncic is 6-for-8 and has 8 rebounds. Spencer Dinwiddie is 5-for-7. – 8:43 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Luka back in. The Mavs extended their lead by 5 with Luka on the bench. Luka scores. Mavs up 39-22. – 8:43 PM
Luka back in. The Mavs extended their lead by 5 with Luka on the bench. Luka scores. Mavs up 39-22. – 8:43 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic just got a 5-minute rest and the Mavs outscored the Suns 10-5 in that span – 8:42 PM
Luka Doncic just got a 5-minute rest and the Mavs outscored the Suns 10-5 in that span – 8:42 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
The Mavs outscored the Suns 10-5 while getting Luka Doncic a 5-minute rest. – 8:41 PM
The Mavs outscored the Suns 10-5 while getting Luka Doncic a 5-minute rest. – 8:41 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Ayton misses two point blank shots the rim. #Suns down 15 with 6:30 left in half as Dinwiddie again from 3. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs
Doncic checks in with 6:24 left in half. – 8:41 PM
Ayton misses two point blank shots the rim. #Suns down 15 with 6:30 left in half as Dinwiddie again from 3. #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs
Doncic checks in with 6:24 left in half. – 8:41 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
The Mavericks have a new leading scorer — Spencer Dinwiddie with 13 on 4-of-5 shooting. Mavericks surviving these non-Luka minutes just fine, up 34-22 with 9:07 before half. – 8:34 PM
The Mavericks have a new leading scorer — Spencer Dinwiddie with 13 on 4-of-5 shooting. Mavericks surviving these non-Luka minutes just fine, up 34-22 with 9:07 before half. – 8:34 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Dallas being +2 in these non-Luka minutes to start the 2nd is simply enormous. – 8:34 PM
Dallas being +2 in these non-Luka minutes to start the 2nd is simply enormous. – 8:34 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Luka in the launch colorway of his 1st Jordan signature shoe again for Game 7: pic.twitter.com/aVP5ZKGbjA – 8:33 PM
Luka in the launch colorway of his 1st Jordan signature shoe again for Game 7: pic.twitter.com/aVP5ZKGbjA – 8:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Mavs up seven and Luka is getting a nice rest. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 8:33 PM
#Mavs up seven and Luka is getting a nice rest. #Suns #NBAPlayoffs2022 – 8:33 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
A lot of Blazer fans tell me Dame is better than Luka. If so, were those Portland teams of a few years ago better than this Dallas team? Without Luka this group wouldn’t even make the playoffs – 8:31 PM
A lot of Blazer fans tell me Dame is better than Luka. If so, were those Portland teams of a few years ago better than this Dallas team? Without Luka this group wouldn’t even make the playoffs – 8:31 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Luka Doncic: “When I came to the NBA, I never expected to be this good of a scorer. I was never really a scorer. I was really surprised.”
Luka says he quickly realized that it’s “100% easier” to score in the NBA due to the larger court, spacing and rules: basketballnews.com/stories/luka-d… – 8:31 PM
Luka Doncic: “When I came to the NBA, I never expected to be this good of a scorer. I was never really a scorer. I was really surprised.”
Luka says he quickly realized that it’s “100% easier” to score in the NBA due to the larger court, spacing and rules: basketballnews.com/stories/luka-d… – 8:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka Doncic and Devin Booker were 1 and 2 respectively in 1st quarter points/game in regular season
Doncic with 12 early…
Booker just went 0/5 FGs, which is only second time he didn’t have a 1st quarter bucket all year.
Last time that happened was Jan. at Toronto. pic.twitter.com/kFnbD2VYeD – 8:30 PM
Luka Doncic and Devin Booker were 1 and 2 respectively in 1st quarter points/game in regular season
Doncic with 12 early…
Booker just went 0/5 FGs, which is only second time he didn’t have a 1st quarter bucket all year.
Last time that happened was Jan. at Toronto. pic.twitter.com/kFnbD2VYeD – 8:30 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns have struggled to get an advantage in the non-Doncic minutes all series and it would be quite the win-win here to do it now while also getting CP3 going. – 8:28 PM
Suns have struggled to get an advantage in the non-Doncic minutes all series and it would be quite the win-win here to do it now while also getting CP3 going. – 8:28 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
At the end of 1:
Luka has 12-8-3 on 5 of 7 shooting
CP3 & Booker, who have mocked Luka repeatedly during this series, have a combined 2-2-2 on 0-7 shooting.
Luka also had more points, rebounds, assists and steals than CP3 & Booker *combined* in Game 6. – 8:27 PM
At the end of 1:
Luka has 12-8-3 on 5 of 7 shooting
CP3 & Booker, who have mocked Luka repeatedly during this series, have a combined 2-2-2 on 0-7 shooting.
Luka also had more points, rebounds, assists and steals than CP3 & Booker *combined* in Game 6. – 8:27 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Late offensive rebound and layup by Cam Johnson was Phoenix’s first offensive board of the night and the only two second-chance points of the first quarter. They also brought Suns within 27-17 going into the second. Luka with 12-8-3 already. – 8:26 PM
Late offensive rebound and layup by Cam Johnson was Phoenix’s first offensive board of the night and the only two second-chance points of the first quarter. They also brought Suns within 27-17 going into the second. Luka with 12-8-3 already. – 8:26 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
The Suns finished the first quarter strong to avoid Luka Doncic singlehandedly matching their points and rebounds totals. Doncic had a 12-8-3 line in the quarter. Mavs up 10. – 8:26 PM
The Suns finished the first quarter strong to avoid Luka Doncic singlehandedly matching their points and rebounds totals. Doncic had a 12-8-3 line in the quarter. Mavs up 10. – 8:26 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
1st quarter Luka: 12/8/3
Dallas leading 27-17
pic.twitter.com/mbwNSQmYzi – 8:26 PM
1st quarter Luka: 12/8/3
Dallas leading 27-17
pic.twitter.com/mbwNSQmYzi – 8:26 PM
Dwain Price @DwainPrice
Mavs lead 27-17 after the first quarter. Luka has 12-8-3. He ain’t playing with these folks. – 8:26 PM
Mavs lead 27-17 after the first quarter. Luka has 12-8-3. He ain’t playing with these folks. – 8:26 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: DAL 27, PHX 17
Crowder: 5 Pts, 2-5 FG
Cam Johnson: 5 Pts, 2-3
Booker: 2 Pts, 0-5 FG
Doncic: 12 Pts, 8 Reb, 5-7 FG
DAL: 48 FG%; PHX: 26 FG% – 8:25 PM
End of 1Q: DAL 27, PHX 17
Crowder: 5 Pts, 2-5 FG
Cam Johnson: 5 Pts, 2-3
Booker: 2 Pts, 0-5 FG
Doncic: 12 Pts, 8 Reb, 5-7 FG
DAL: 48 FG%; PHX: 26 FG% – 8:25 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Luka Doncic has averaged 39.0 points when facing elimination in his career, the highest scoring average in those situations in NBA history (min. 3 games). With 12, Doncic is well on his way to getting that number. – 8:24 PM
Luka Doncic has averaged 39.0 points when facing elimination in his career, the highest scoring average in those situations in NBA history (min. 3 games). With 12, Doncic is well on his way to getting that number. – 8:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Suns survived an awful start, no one but Luka producing, I think the Suns will be able to pull this out late. – 8:18 PM
The Suns survived an awful start, no one but Luka producing, I think the Suns will be able to pull this out late. – 8:18 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavs up 10-5 with 6:30 left in the opening quarter. Suns are 1-of-10 from the field, but they have zero turnovers — or 22 fewer than they had in Game 6. Luka with 8 of the Mavericks’ points. – 8:13 PM
Mavs up 10-5 with 6:30 left in the opening quarter. Suns are 1-of-10 from the field, but they have zero turnovers — or 22 fewer than they had in Game 6. Luka with 8 of the Mavericks’ points. – 8:13 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Booker went at ref Josh Tiven after not getting call on shot Luka defended.
Mikal Bridges tried to stop Booker before he reached Tiven, but Booker continued to have words.
Then JaVale McGee tried to get Booker to move on from it near midcourt and Booker wasn’t having it. #Suns – 8:13 PM
Booker went at ref Josh Tiven after not getting call on shot Luka defended.
Mikal Bridges tried to stop Booker before he reached Tiven, but Booker continued to have words.
Then JaVale McGee tried to get Booker to move on from it near midcourt and Booker wasn’t having it. #Suns – 8:13 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Sloppy start for both teams. Suns hunting Luka to draw his second foul. Mavs hunting CP to wear him out. Not much flow – 8:10 PM
Sloppy start for both teams. Suns hunting Luka to draw his second foul. Mavs hunting CP to wear him out. Not much flow – 8:10 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I’m very nervous that this will be a game that only Luka is on for. – 8:07 PM
I’m very nervous that this will be a game that only Luka is on for. – 8:07 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic has scored the Mavs’ first 7 points in Game 7. Ho hum. – 8:05 PM
Luka Doncic has scored the Mavs’ first 7 points in Game 7. Ho hum. – 8:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Luka Doncic starts 3-for-3, Mavs up 8-3 early. He’s locked in – 8:05 PM
Luka Doncic starts 3-for-3, Mavs up 8-3 early. He’s locked in – 8:05 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka Doncic starts the game with a fadeaway in the paint over Deandre Ayton and a step-back 3 from the corner. Mavericks up 5-3 two minutes in. – 8:05 PM
Luka Doncic starts the game with a fadeaway in the paint over Deandre Ayton and a step-back 3 from the corner. Mavericks up 5-3 two minutes in. – 8:05 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Paul missed jumper.
Booker missed fader.
Doncic 3.
Crowder 3.
#Suns down 5-3. – 8:04 PM
Paul missed jumper.
Booker missed fader.
Doncic 3.
Crowder 3.
#Suns down 5-3. – 8:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That shot from Luka will always give me goosebumps no matter how much he does it. – 8:04 PM
That shot from Luka will always give me goosebumps no matter how much he does it. – 8:04 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Loud boos for Doncic. Guess he’s the villain, which is kind of humorous. pic.twitter.com/N38o15zew8 – 7:59 PM
Loud boos for Doncic. Guess he’s the villain, which is kind of humorous. pic.twitter.com/N38o15zew8 – 7:59 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Alright… time for Luka to save my weekend (and this NBA season). – 7:58 PM
Alright… time for Luka to save my weekend (and this NBA season). – 7:58 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Bites from Luka Doncic’s pregame interview on TNT:
On Game 7 experience last year: “We’ve got to play tougher. We didn’t play tough enough.”
On message to teammates tonight: “Stay together, play as a team, play hard. Those three things, if we do it right, we have a chance.” – 7:48 PM
Bites from Luka Doncic’s pregame interview on TNT:
On Game 7 experience last year: “We’ve got to play tougher. We didn’t play tough enough.”
On message to teammates tonight: “Stay together, play as a team, play hard. Those three things, if we do it right, we have a chance.” – 7:48 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
7:02 tip @theeagledallas – 7:39 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic
Suns starters: Bridges, Crowder, Ayton, Booker, Paul
7:02 tip @theeagledallas – 7:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Same starters for both teams
Suns: Paul, Booker, Bridges, Crowder, Ayton
Mavs: Brunson, Doncic, Bullock, Finney-Smith, Powell – 7:33 PM
Same starters for both teams
Suns: Paul, Booker, Bridges, Crowder, Ayton
Mavs: Brunson, Doncic, Bullock, Finney-Smith, Powell – 7:33 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Last time Luka Doncic played in a Game 7, he went off:
46 points
14 assists
7 rebounds
5 threes
45.5 FG%
45.5 3PT%
It was the fourth-most points in a Game 7 in NBA history, behind only Kevin Durant (48), Dominique Wilkins (47) and Sam Jones (47). Dallas ultimately lost to LA. pic.twitter.com/Xzi0blmH1C – 7:17 PM
Last time Luka Doncic played in a Game 7, he went off:
46 points
14 assists
7 rebounds
5 threes
45.5 FG%
45.5 3PT%
It was the fourth-most points in a Game 7 in NBA history, behind only Kevin Durant (48), Dominique Wilkins (47) and Sam Jones (47). Dallas ultimately lost to LA. pic.twitter.com/Xzi0blmH1C – 7:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns fans cheering with every Luka Doncic miss and booing every make during warmups: pic.twitter.com/Gp7O31OalB – 7:11 PM
Suns fans cheering with every Luka Doncic miss and booing every make during warmups: pic.twitter.com/Gp7O31OalB – 7:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
There are only 3 remaining players averaging 25/5/5 this playoffs:
— Jayson Tatum
— Jimmy Butler
— Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/gXxbvzfNvI – 6:45 PM
There are only 3 remaining players averaging 25/5/5 this playoffs:
— Jayson Tatum
— Jimmy Butler
— Luka Doncic pic.twitter.com/gXxbvzfNvI – 6:45 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
With Giannis Antetokounmpo eliminated, a strong case can be made that Luka Doncic is the best player left standing. For now, at least. – 6:10 PM
With Giannis Antetokounmpo eliminated, a strong case can be made that Luka Doncic is the best player left standing. For now, at least. – 6:10 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Couldn’t find the video, but Boston’s Jaylen Brown gave Luka Doncic something to shoot for after Brown’s over-the-head shot from the sideline that swished in pregame warmups today. Facing the stands, he shot it with a normal motion — backwards. – 3:55 PM
Couldn’t find the video, but Boston’s Jaylen Brown gave Luka Doncic something to shoot for after Brown’s over-the-head shot from the sideline that swished in pregame warmups today. Facing the stands, he shot it with a normal motion — backwards. – 3:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Game 7 record
Tatum: 2-1
Giannis: 1-0
CP: 3-4
Luka: 0-1 pic.twitter.com/Jwhlb1c2dJ – 2:29 PM
Game 7 record
Tatum: 2-1
Giannis: 1-0
CP: 3-4
Luka: 0-1 pic.twitter.com/Jwhlb1c2dJ – 2:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns Playoff Pulse: Phoenix faces Game 7 vs. Luka Doncic, Dallas #Mavericks (w/videos) #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/TtzVt020Zw via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/GHufpuMvSw – 11:45 AM
#Suns Playoff Pulse: Phoenix faces Game 7 vs. Luka Doncic, Dallas #Mavericks (w/videos) #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/TtzVt020Zw via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/GHufpuMvSw – 11:45 AM
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Marc J. Spears: “I thought about it all day. All night. That’s ho w it is. I’m not going to tell you I was able to go into my backyard and prune. That didn’t happen,” Suns head coach Monty Williams about his Game 7 nerves. -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / May 15, 2022
Gerald Bourguet: Monty Williams on the Suns’ approach to Game 7 today: “For me it’s like, do what we do no matter where we are.” Said they’ve obviously made adjustments, but today is all about playing hard, executing and not overthinking -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / May 15, 2022
Callie Caplan: Suns coach Monty Williams ahead of Game 7 on Chris Paul, who’s had four consecutive underwhelming games: “In games like this, on days like this, this is when he does his best stuff, and I’m looking forward to that.” -via Twitter @CallieCaplan / May 15, 2022