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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth is a Dallas Mavericks reporter for DallasBasketball.com and an NBA reporter for NBA Analysis Network. He previously covered the Indiana Pacers and NBA for CNHI's Kokomo Tribune and various NBA teams for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter (@grantafseth), Facebook (@grantgafseth), and YouTube (@grantafseth). You can reach Grant at grantafseth35@gmail.com.

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Dealing with Knee Injury After Game 3 Win vs. Clippers: 'It's Pretty Stiff'

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Propel Dallas Mavericks to 2-1 Series Lead vs. Clippers

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Luka Doncic's Defense Praised by Dallas Mavericks After Playoff Win vs. Clippers

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Step Up Defense Against Clippers

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Derrick Jones Jr., Dallas Mavericks Embrace Guarding Clippers Superstars: 'I Fear No Man'

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Wins NBA Cares Community Assist Award for April

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Clippers Trust 'Blueprint' to Stop Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks in Playoff Series

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Faces Uncertain Injury Status for Game 3 vs. Dallas Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks' Have 2 Key Players on Injury Report for Game 3 vs. Clippers

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Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks Embracing 'Physical' Defensive Battle Against Clippers

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Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Confident in Finding 'Rhythm' After Game 2 Loss vs. Dallas Mavericks

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Joins Gatorade's Lineup as Newest NBA Athlete

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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving Guide Dallas Mavericks to Game 2 Victory Over Clippers, Tie Series 1-1

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Returns for Game 2 Against Dallas Mavericks

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Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks Look to Rebound in Game 2 After Tough Loss to Clippers

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Dallas Mavericks' Dereck Lively II Demonstrates Remarkable Strength Despite Personal Loss: 'It's Tough, Man'

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard to Practice; Will He Play in Game 2 vs. Dallas Mavericks?

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Dallas Mavericks' Daniel Gafford Admits He Must 'Be Better' in Game 2 vs. Clippers

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Admits He Must Be More 'Aggressive' vs. Clippers

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3 Game-Changing Plays from Dallas Mavericks' Game 1 Loss vs. Clippers

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Dallas Mavericks Must Improve Handling 'X-Factor' Ivica Zubac in Game 2 vs. Clippers

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Among 3 Finalists for 2024 NBA MVP

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Kawhi-Less Clippers Handily Defeat Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA Playoff Series

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Dallas Mavericks Exclusive: Dereck Lively II Embraces 'Energy, Emotion' of NBA Playoff Debut vs. Clippers

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LA Clippers Rule Out Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 vs. Dallas Mavericks

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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving Lead Dallas Mavericks Into Playoff 'Chess Match' vs. LA Clippers

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Embrace Being Ready to 'Empty Their Clip'

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LA Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Faces 'Increasing Doubt' for Game 1 Status vs. Dallas Mavericks

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NBA MVP Voter Reveals Surprising Reason for Not Choosing Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic

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Dallas Mavericks Icon Dirk Nowitzki Marvels at Luka Doncic's 'Unbelievable' Growth

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Dallas Mavericks' Derrick Jones Jr. Ineligible for NBA All-Defensive Team for 'Crazy' Reason

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Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Unveils Jordan 'Luka 3' Sneakers for NBA Playoffs

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Dirk Nowitzki Reveals Dallas Mavericks Playoff Prediction for Series Against LA Clippers

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Dallas Mavericks' Dereck Lively II 'Trending' Toward Playing Game 1 vs. LA Clippers

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NBA Jersey Sales Rankings: Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic Continues to Deliver Impressive Results

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Daniel Gafford Details Nearly Landing on Dallas Mavericks in 2019 NBA Draft: 'I Could Have Been Here'

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Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Faces Uncertain Injury Status for Game 1 vs. Mavs

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Mavs' Kyrie Irving Speaks on Team USA Olympic Roster Exclusion, Focuses on NBA Title Run

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Dallas Mavs' Jason Kidd Makes Intriguing Comparison for O-Max Prosper

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LA Lakers’ LeBron James Headlines Team USA Roster; Dallas Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Snubbed?

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Dallas Mavs' Dereck Lively II Status Uncertain for Game 1 vs. LA Clippers

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Undermanned Dallas Mavs End Regular Season with Blowout Loss Against OKC Thunder

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LA Clippers' Kawhi Leonard Dealing with 'Knee Inflammation' Before Dallas Mavs Playoff Matchup

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Dallas Mavs' Jaden Hardy, O-Max Prosper Face Major Development Test Against OKC Thunder

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Dallas Mavs' O-Max Prosper Details Development After Strong Showing vs. Detroit Pistons

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Dallas Mavs to Sit Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving vs. OKC Thunder Among Other Players

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Dallas Mavs Lose to Detroit Pistons Without Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving

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Dallas Mavs' Kyrie Irving Makes Strong MVP Case for Luka Doncic

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NBA Playoff Prep: Dallas Mavs Shift Focus to Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

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Dallas Mavs May Miss Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving vs. Detroit Pistons

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Kyrie Irving Was Hurt in 'Insurmountable Ways' After Dallas Mavs Missed the Playoffs Last Season

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Dallas Mavs Rally Behind Luka Doncic in MVP Campaign with 'Pravi MVP' Shirts

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Guide Dallas Mavs Against Miami Heat for 50th Win of Season

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Dallas Mavs' Josh Green Returns from Injury vs. Miami Heat; Dereck Lively II Update

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NBA Playoffs Prep: Dallas Mavs Improving at Guarding 5-Out Offense

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Luka Doncic's Historic Triple-Double Leads Dallas Mavs to Victory Over Charlotte Hornets

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Dallas Mavs' P.J. Washington Ready for 'Surreal' Reunion Game vs. Charlotte Hornets

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Dante Exum Rewards Dallas Mavs' Trust with Late-Game Heroics vs. Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavs' Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving to Play vs. Charlotte Hornets; Josh Green Injury Update

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NBA Rescinds Technical Foul for Dallas Mavs' Luka Doncic Against Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavs' Kyrie Irving Named Western Conference Player of the Week

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Dallas Mavs' Sean Sweeney Remains 'Rising Name' Among NBA Coaching Circles

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Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic Guide Dallas Mavs to 22-Point Comeback Win Over Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavs Achieve Epic Overtime Win Against Houston Rockets in Luka Doncic's Return

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Dallas Mavs' P.J. Washington Steps Up with 'Spectacular' Performance vs. Golden State Warriors

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Kyrie Irving Felt Staying Healthy, Leading Dallas Mavs to Wins Was a 'Matter of Time'

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Dallas Mavs Injury Updates: Will Luka Doncic Play Against Houston Rockets?

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Dallas Mavs' Kyrie Irving Speaks on 'Mutual Respect' with Stephen Curry

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Dallas Mavs Grind Out Win Over Golden State Warriors with Luka Doncic Injured

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Dallas Mavs Downgrade Luka Doncic to Doubtful vs. Golden State Warriors

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Kyrie Irving Kept Receipts About ESPN's Reaction to Dallas Mavs Trade

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Kyrie Irving on Dirk Nowitzki's Dallas Mavs Legacy: 'Shoutout to the Legend'

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Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavs Overcome Slow Start to Handily Defeat Atlanta Hawks

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Dallas Mavs Exclusive: Sean Sweeney Speaks on 'Honor' of Coaching Luka Doncic with Slovenia

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Dallas Mavs Seek to Build on 'Great' 5-Game Road Trip

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Dallas Mavs Injury Updates: Latest on Dereck Lively II and Josh Green Before Atlanta Hawks Matchup

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Dallas Mavs Must Adjust to Draymond Green's Impact in Golden State Warriors Rematch

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Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavs End 5-Game Road Trip with Loss Against Golden State Warriors

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Dallas Mavs’ Luka Doncic, Ex Teammate Jalen Brunson Win Player Of The Month Honors

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Dallas Mavs Seek to Exploit 'Bizarre' Golden State Warriors Home Struggles in Matchup

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Dallas Mavs' Luka Doncic Tied Dirk Nowitzki Record with West Player of the Week Honor

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Mark Cuban Speaks on Luka Doncic Being 'Better' Than Dirk Nowitzki

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Ime Udoka on Dallas Mavs' Kyrie Irving: 'By Far the Best Offensive Player I've Ever Seen'

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Luka Doncic's Dominant Performance Leads Dallas Mavs to Victory Over Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavs' Luka Doncic Upgraded to Available vs. Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavs Injury Update: Luka Doncic Questionable to Play vs. Houston Rockets

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Dallas Mavs' Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving Duo Faces Full Circle Moment in Sacramento

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Dante Exum Rewards Dallas Mavs' Trust on Clutch 3-Pointer Against Sacramento Kings

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Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic Lead Dallas Mavs Rally to Sweep Mini-Series vs. Sacramento Kings

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Dallas Mavs Injury Update: Luka Doncic Will Play vs. Sacramento Kings

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Dallas Mavs' Luka Doncic Trails Only Nikola Jokic on NBA MVP Ladder

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Dallas Mavs Injury Updates: Will Luka Doncic Play vs. Sacramento Kings?

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Dallas Mavs Use Practice to Prepare for 'Physical' Sacramento Kings Rematch

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Dallas Mavs' Kyrie Irving Plays Most Consecutive Games Since 2016

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Dallas Mavs' Hot Shooting and Improved Defense Show Potential vs. Sacramento Kings

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Dallas Mavs 'Not Satisfied' With Strong Recent Play, 'Excited' for Rematch with Sacramento Kings

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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving Lead Dominant Dallas Mavs Victory Over Sacramento Kings

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Dallas Mavs' Luka Doncic Will Play Against Sacramento Kings

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Dallas Mavs Injury Update: Luka Doncic Questionable to Play vs. Sacramento Kings

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How Dallas Mavs Tightened Up Defensive Execution to Defeat Utah Jazz

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Luka Doncic, Taylor Hendricks, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz

Luka and Kyrie Guide Mavs to Victory Over Jazz to Begin 5-Game Road Trip

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Film Study: How Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving Helped Dallas Mavs Pick Apart Jazz

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Injury Update: Will Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen Play vs. Dallas Mavs?

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Luka Doncic's 34 Points Propel Mavs to Victory Over Jazz

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Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
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Kyrie Praises Luka for Being 'Hungry to be Perfect'

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Luka Praises 'Great' Mavs After Win Over Spurs Amid Poor Shooting Night

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Kyrie Jokingly Compares Himself to Benjamin Button

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Mavs' Kyrie Irving Gives Major Praise to Spurs' Victor Wembanyama as DPOY Candidate

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Mavs Overcome Luka's Poor Shooting Night in 'Ugly' Win Over Spurs

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Doncic's Mavs 'Fighting' for 6th Seed Amid Matchup Against Wemby's Spurs

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Nuggets Coach Praises Mavs' Roster Around Luka and Kyrie

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'Great Chemistry' of Luka and Kyrie Key to Playoffs Push

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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Endorses Mavs' Luka Doncic for NBA MVP Award

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How Kyrie Pulled Off Improbable Game-Winning Floater vs. Nuggets: 'It Felt Good'

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Kyrie Game-Winner Lifts Mavs Over Nuggets in Luka Return

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Mavs Gear Up for Crucial Showdown Against Top-Seeded Nuggets

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Luka Doncic Moves Up NBA MVP Ladder

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Mavs Icon Dirk Nowitzki Now Shares Statue with Mike Modano at American Airlines Center

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Is Luka Doncic Playing in Nuggets Matchup?

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Mavs' Josh Green Undergoes X-Ray After Ankle Injury: Full Details

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Kyrie Irving Reveals Thoughts on Team USA at Paris Olympics

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Luka-Less Mavs Lose Against Thunder Despite Kyrie Irving's Big Performance

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Mavs' Luka Doncic Undergoes 'Clean' MRI, Will Be Re-Evaluated Over Weekend

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Kyrie Irving, Mavs Face Major Challenge Against Thunder Without Injured Luka Doncic

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Mavs' Luka Doncic OUT vs. Thunder; Details on Hamstring Injury

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Mavs' Luka Doncic Suffers Injury Against Warriors, Uncertain to Play vs. Thunder

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Luka Doncic's Mavs Pull Away Late to Defeat Curry-Less Warriors

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Mavs' Luka Doncic Could Make Major NBA History Against Curry-Less Warriors

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Daniel Gafford Details NBA Career Maturation Leading to Mavs Success

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Ex-NBA Player Doesn't Think Many MVP Voters Like Mavs' Luka Doncic

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Warriors Reveal Steph Curry’s Status vs. Mavs Due to Ankle Injury; Full Details

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Luka Doncic's Historic 30-Point Triple-Double Streak Ends Against Bulls

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Luka Doncic's Mavs Dominate Bulls to Sweep Eastern Conference Road Trip

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Luka Doncic Earns West Player of the Week Award for 12th Time in NBA Career

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Luka Doncic's Mavs Seek to Extend Winning Streak vs. Bulls: ‘We’ve Gotta Keep Going’

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Injury Update: Dereck Lively II Rejoins Mavs After 1-Game Absence

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Doncic Uses Pistons Fans' 'Luka Sucks!' Chant as Fuel: 'I Love It'

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Luka Doncic Makes Major NBA History in Mavs' Blowout Victory Over Pistons

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Luka Doncic Continues Historic Streak, Makes NBA Triple-Double History in Mavs' Victory Over Pistons

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Luka Doncic Available to Play vs. Pistons; Dereck Lively II OUT

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Mavs Showcase Solid Defensive Execution vs. Heat; Can Luka Doncic & Co. Build?

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Dante Exum, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat
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Dante Exum Shows Major Value Helping Mavs Close Out Win Over Heat

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Luka Doncic's Mavs Grind Out Needed Victory Over Heat Amid Recent Struggles

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Mavs Make 2 Major Starting Lineup Changes Before Facing Heat

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Luka Doncic's Mavs Seek Get Right Game Against Surging Heat

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Jason Kidd: Mavs 'Need' Tim Hardaway Jr. to Win NBA Championship

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Jason Kidd Hints at Major Mavs Changes After Loss Against Pacers: 'We Have Options'

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Luka Doncic Makes NBA History as Mavs' Struggles Persist: 'I Just Want to Win'

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Mavs Defense Fails Test in Pacers Rematch Despite 'Great Film Session'

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Mavs' Defense Reaches New Low in Blowout Loss vs. Pacers

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Mavs, Pacers Both Seek Bounce Back Game Amid Recent Struggles

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Mavs Have 'Great Film Session' After Sixers Loss; Luka, Kyrie Ready to Lead

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Luka Doncic's Uncertain Status Headlines Mavs Injury Report vs. Pacers

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Mavs' Luka Doncic Named February's Western Conference Player of Month

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