The start of the 2024 NBA Playoffs saw the home teams get off to hot starts. They went 8-0 to start, that number stretched to 11-0 after the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets protected their home court for a second time on Monday night.
At 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it’ll be the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Clippers, with Kyrie Irving needing four treys to beat his 3-pointer prop.
Even without Kawhi Leonard in the lineup, the Los Angeles Clippers are still a dangerous team to face in the playoffs. And after Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks faced them in Game 1 of their series, there’s a lot to learn from their loss to team.
The Dallas Mavericks suffered a surprising 109-97 loss to the Kawhi Leonard-less Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. Kyrie Irving was asked about what were some of the positives to come out of the game, and while he felt there were some, he isn't sure the Mavericks are the favorites in this series.
Tatum’s Celtics won but Irving’s Mavericks lost Members of the Brotherhood are all over the NBA playoffs and it was a big night for a couple on Sunday.
The Dallas Mavericks suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the L.A. Clippers on Sunday despite the Clippers missing a key piece of their rotation.
The Los Angeles Clippers stunned the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, as they eked out a dominant 109-97 win in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series.
The Dallas Mavericks were expected by many to give the Los Angeles Clippers a tough challenge in Game 1 of their first-round series versus James Harden and company.
The Dallas Mavericks fell to a 97-109 loss in Game 1 of the first round to the Los Angeles Clippers, who were without Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi's questionable injury status created a lot of doubts about what the Clippers' Game 1 lineup would be, something that threw the Mavericks off their game according to Luka Doncic.
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their NBA playoff series on Sunday. LA earned a 109-97 victory over the Mavericks, who will need to make adjustments to avoid going down 0-2 in Game 2 on Tuesday.
On Sunday at 3:30 PM ET, the Dallas Mavericks meet the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and Kyrie Irving’s 3-pointer prop for this clash requires four triples.
Here's a look at the players who have the most to gain, or lose, from their performances in the NBA playoffs.
Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are gearing up for their first round showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Mavericks have won 12 of their last 15 games and they’re looking to avenge playoff losses to Los Angeles over the last few years.
Kyrie Irving found himself embroiled in a fair few controversies during his time with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving was viewed as a ticking time bomb of sorts as a result, but his tenure with the Dallas Mavericks has been headache-free thus far.
Kyrie Irving is a bad teammate. This has been the narrative hounding the Dallas Mavericks superstar for what feels like the better part of his career. Everything seems fine in Dallas right now, though, and Luka Doncic has had nothing but good things to say about his superstar teammate.
Kyrie Irving has consistently been a monumental figure in basketball, known for forming dynamic duos with other NBA superstars. From assisting LeBron James in clinching a championship to now teaming up with Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks, Irving’s influence on the court is undeniable.
NBA superstar Kyrie Irving, the seasoned guard for the Dallas Mavericks and a seasoned international competitor, has a notable history with Team USA, securing two gold medals — one at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and another at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
During a Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers game in November 2023, Kyrie Irving converted one of the most incredible layups of the season. Kyrie attacked the rim with former Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard guarding him and managed to score despite Leonard palming the ball as Kyrie went for the layup.
Kyrie Irving cashed in on a big bonus from the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, one that worked out well for all parties.
The first Western Conference playoff series is set, and it might be the best of Round 1.
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Kyrie Irving earns a $1 million bonus if the Dallas Mavericks get 50 wins. The Mavericks are 49-30. Irving signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mavericks last summer.
The Dallas Mavericks are going to be a dangerous team in the NBA Playoffs. When the games slow down and become more of a halfcourt affair, the Mavericks have been able to rely on the heroics of Luka Doncic to bail them out.
The Mavericks standout averaged 31.8 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 52.4 percent from the field as Dallas went 3-1 last week.
The duo forms the most potent one-two punch in the NBA today.
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