Luka Doncic on course to play in Game 2
Marc Stein: Luka Dončić, I’m told, is on course to play in tonight’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals as you would expect as we close in on tipoff in about four hours … despite the discomfort visible during yesterday’s open media session in Boston. More NBA from me: http://marcstein.substack.com
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?
![Cameron Tabatabaie](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1453425477591474178/eLaBCY9-_normal.jpg)
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luke Doncic and the Mavs are here for Game 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/23UC2vqPFl – 5:13 PM
Luke Doncic and the Mavs are here for Game 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/23UC2vqPFl – 5:13 PM
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Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka Donic and the Mavericks have arrived at TD Garden for Game 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/Nqgtb2zzNk – 5:09 PM
Luka Donic and the Mavericks have arrived at TD Garden for Game 2 of the NBA finals pic.twitter.com/Nqgtb2zzNk – 5:09 PM
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dallas Mavericks, update on Luka Doncic’s condition: will he be there in Game 2? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 4:12 PM
Dallas Mavericks, update on Luka Doncic’s condition: will he be there in Game 2? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 4:12 PM
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Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Luka being questionable is massive
But as we’ve seen a number of times this postseason, sometimes opponents get better on defense when their offense-first guard goes out – 3:36 PM
Luka being questionable is massive
But as we’ve seen a number of times this postseason, sometimes opponents get better on defense when their offense-first guard goes out – 3:36 PM
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Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
#Mavs guard Luka Doncic has been downgraded from probable to questionable for tonight’s Game 2 due to a thoracic contusion. He’s also been playing through a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. – 3:31 PM
#Mavs guard Luka Doncic has been downgraded from probable to questionable for tonight’s Game 2 due to a thoracic contusion. He’s also been playing through a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. – 3:31 PM
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Mark Followill @MFollowill
Injury update from the Mavs…due to a thoracic contusion (along with already having a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness), Luka Dončić is now listed as questionable for tonight’s game. – 3:26 PM
Injury update from the Mavs…due to a thoracic contusion (along with already having a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness), Luka Dončić is now listed as questionable for tonight’s game. – 3:26 PM
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Joe Vardon @joevardon
Developing story: Luka is now questionable for Game 2 with a chest bruise — indicative that the Dallas Mavericks star is in considerable pain @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/55521… – 3:19 PM
Developing story: Luka is now questionable for Game 2 with a chest bruise — indicative that the Dallas Mavericks star is in considerable pain @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/55521… – 3:19 PM
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Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
What adjustments can the #Mavericks make going into Game 2?
According to @BGeltzNBA, they all start and end with Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. pic.twitter.com/sGzeGPlKCe – 2:38 PM
What adjustments can the #Mavericks make going into Game 2?
According to @BGeltzNBA, they all start and end with Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. pic.twitter.com/sGzeGPlKCe – 2:38 PM
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Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
New injury report has downgraded Luka Doncic from probable to questionable. An hour ago (12:30p ct), he was listed PROBABLE w/ Right Knee Sprain; Left Ankle Soreness. Now at 1:30p ct – Thoracic Contusion has been added, along with the downgrade to QUESTIONABLE. #NBAFinals – 2:34 PM
New injury report has downgraded Luka Doncic from probable to questionable. An hour ago (12:30p ct), he was listed PROBABLE w/ Right Knee Sprain; Left Ankle Soreness. Now at 1:30p ct – Thoracic Contusion has been added, along with the downgrade to QUESTIONABLE. #NBAFinals – 2:34 PM
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CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Luka Doncic update: Mavericks star has status downgraded for NBA Finals Game 2, listed with three injuries
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 2:26 PM
Luka Doncic update: Mavericks star has status downgraded for NBA Finals Game 2, listed with three injuries
cbssports.com/nba/news/luka-… – 2:26 PM
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Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Luka Doncic has been downgraded to questionable for Game 2 tonight by the Mavericks due to a new injury on top of his knee sprain and ankle soreness masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 2:26 PM
New: Luka Doncic has been downgraded to questionable for Game 2 tonight by the Mavericks due to a new injury on top of his knee sprain and ankle soreness masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 2:26 PM
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Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Luka Dončić was grabbing at his torso a bit during practice yesterday, now he is downgraded to questionable with a thoracic contusion – 2:26 PM
Luka Dončić was grabbing at his torso a bit during practice yesterday, now he is downgraded to questionable with a thoracic contusion – 2:26 PM
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Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Dallas Mavericks, Doncic “questionable” for Game 2 of NBA Finals against Boston Celtics @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 2:20 PM
Dallas Mavericks, Doncic “questionable” for Game 2 of NBA Finals against Boston Celtics @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/dallas-mave… – 2:20 PM
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Dallas Mavericks officially list Luka Doncic as questionable to play in Game 2
#NBAFinals
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 2:09 PM
The Dallas Mavericks officially list Luka Doncic as questionable to play in Game 2
#NBAFinals
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 2:09 PM
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Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
On the NBA’s 1:30 PM ET injury report, Dalas’ Luka Dončić is now listed as questionable (downgraded from probable) for tonight’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
The listed injuries: Thoracic Contusion; Right Knee Sprain; Left Ankle Soreness
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 1:55 PM
On the NBA’s 1:30 PM ET injury report, Dalas’ Luka Dončić is now listed as questionable (downgraded from probable) for tonight’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
The listed injuries: Thoracic Contusion; Right Knee Sprain; Left Ankle Soreness
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 1:55 PM
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CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA Finals odds, picks: Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2 best bets with props for Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 11:25 AM
NBA Finals odds, picks: Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 2 best bets with props for Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 11:25 AM
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StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic in Game 2s this playoffs:
31.0 PPG
8.7 RPG
9.7 APG
45.5 3P%
3-0. pic.twitter.com/tuLXjYI9CH – 10:40 AM
Luka Doncic in Game 2s this playoffs:
31.0 PPG
8.7 RPG
9.7 APG
45.5 3P%
3-0. pic.twitter.com/tuLXjYI9CH – 10:40 AM
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Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs 3-0 in Game 2 in these playoffs. 5-0 after a loss with lots of Luka magic.
In Game2:
31 pts on 45.7 FG% 45.5 3pt%
In games following a loss
32.6 pts on 53% FG 45.1 3pt%
Will it happen again? @KevinGraySports pre at 6:30 Tip w/@bdameris & me at 7:07 @theeagledallas – 10:08 AM
Mavs 3-0 in Game 2 in these playoffs. 5-0 after a loss with lots of Luka magic.
In Game2:
31 pts on 45.7 FG% 45.5 3pt%
In games following a loss
32.6 pts on 53% FG 45.1 3pt%
Will it happen again? @KevinGraySports pre at 6:30 Tip w/@bdameris & me at 7:07 @theeagledallas – 10:08 AM
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Luka is just like a little kid out there bullying people 😅
pic.twitter.com/GyyxfDMA95 – 1:25 AM
Luka is just like a little kid out there bullying people 😅
pic.twitter.com/GyyxfDMA95 – 1:25 AM
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:22 PM
“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:22 PM
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:21 PM
“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:21 PM
More on this storyline
Bobby Manning: Luka Doncic: “I think I gotta be a little more aggressive.” -via Twitter @RealBobManning / June 8, 2024
Mike Curtis: Pistons’ Ausar Thompson, an NBA Finals media correspondent, asks Luka Doncic how to balance playing freely & being serious. “I just try to have fun. It’s the game I love. It’s the game that’s gets me paid. There’s nothing better in the world than playing basketball for your job” pic.twitter.com/EVztzN5K8f -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / June 8, 2024