Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIApril 11, 2024
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Luka Dončić enhanced his MVP case with a near-triple double and Kyrie Irving scored 25 indicate lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 111-92 roadway win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
Dončić gathered 29 points, 9 helps and 9 rebounds for the 50-30 Mavs, who won their 5th straight video game. Dallas has actually likewise won 16 of its previous 18 video games.
The Mavericks opened a 69-47 halftime lead and never ever recalled in this one. They stood out on both ends, looking after the ball on offense (simply 7 turnovers) and generating 8 takes and 8 blocks on defense.
All 5 Mavs beginners wound up scoring in double digits too, with Derrick Jones Jr., P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford each publishing 12 points.
Dallas is now locked into the Western Conference's 4-5 first-round playoff match versus the Los Angeles Clippers, who presently hold the No. 4 seed and homecourt benefit there by virtue of its 51-28 record getting in Wednesday.
The Mavericks are a really unsafe group getting in the playoffs. Dončić is the primary driver for this hot streak, and MVP chatter is just growing louder. Irving has actually been exception, and this group is likewise playing lights-out defense.
Not surprisingly, fans and experts alike applauded Dončić and the Mavs on Wednesday.
KlawWrld @kawhi_ring
The Mavs are legitimate the very best group in the NBA
Kristy @MakeupNMavs
A couple of months ago I was weeping in my white wine glass seeing the Mavs play and now I'm anticipating a deep playoff run. Sports are wonky
Jo @MavsStan41
They stated the Mavs would not make the playoffs lmfaoooooo
Jo @MavsStan41
I understood you might develop a leading defense around Luka and Kyrie however I didn't anticipate it to take place so quickly. Nico and Kidd are worthy of some credit for that
A ✩ @adryanashton
this Mavs group is so excellent male, they're a clear example of how essential making limited relocations at the trade due date is. that preliminary series with the Clippers bout to be an all timer lol
Joel Moran @joelvmoran
The Mavericks are going to make a lot sound in the playoffs.
(redacted) @squish41
Dallas Mavericks: > DEFENSIVE JUGGERNAUTS > pic.twitter.com/K3cTqyLPAM
Landon Thomas @sixfivelando
The Dallas Mavericks … > – 50 wins> – Southwest Division title > – Top 5 seed in West > After all the injuries, what a season it has actually been for this group.
Austin @ChefTrillie
Mavericks got elite pail getters. We have culture
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Mavs are 16-2 over an 18-game period for the very first time considering that their champion season in 2011, per > @ESPNStatsInfo<. br> > For all of the huge numbers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are installing, the most outstanding stat is that Dallas has the league's No. 1 defense throughout this run.
