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NBA Finals: Doncic’s triple-double not enough as Dallas dented again in Game 2

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks looks to pass the ball during the game against the Boston Celtics during Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals on June 9,...

Luka Doncic produced a 32-point triple double during Sunday’s Game 2 showing for Dallas, though coughed up eight turnovers – Boston had 10 as a team – and missed four of eight free-throw attempts, pointing to those two factors as a key reason behind their 105-98 defeat. While it’s natural for their franchise centrepiece to absorb blame, their shortcomings are much deeper than that.
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Gafford’s inspired late showcase on both ends typifies another frenzied Mavs win

Luka Doncic and Daniel Gafford of the Dallas Mavericks high five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Game 3 of the Western...

24 hours after Boston recovered from another deficit to snatch a commanding 3-0 series lead out East, Dallas’ determined defensive efforts down the stretch proved decisive as they joined Joe Mazzulla’s ball club in being one game away from punching their ticket into this season’s NBA Finals – powered by star backcourt Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving alongside an inspired Daniel Gafford. Continue reading “Gafford’s inspired late showcase on both ends typifies another frenzied Mavs win”