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Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) and Terance Mann (14) defend as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket in the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
LA Clippers at Dallas Mavericks 5/30/2021

May. 31, 2021 12:12 AM EDT

Dallas Mavericks' Kristaps Porzingis, top left, and Tim Hardaway Jr., right, sit on the bench watching the final minutes of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Dallas, Sunday, May 30, 2021. The Clippers won 106-81. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Stars carry Clippers at Mavs again, 106-81 rout evens series

By Schuyler Dixon May. 31, 2021 12:10 AM EDT

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton, left, and center Joel Embiid (21) defend as Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic, center, works to take a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, April 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Embiid scores 36, 76ers overpower Mavs 113-95 with Nets next

By Schuyler Dixon Apr. 12, 2021 10:13 PM EDT

Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden, center left, shoots against Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mavs end Nets' 8-game run as Porzingis returns, Irving sits

By Brian Mahoney Feb. 27, 2021 11:43 PM EST

Dallas Mavericks players and staff stand during the playing of the national anthem before the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks in Dallas, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Doncic, Mavericks rally in 4th for 118-117 win over Hawks

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 10, 2021 10:28 PM EST

Indiana Pacers' Domantas Sabonis (11) shoots over Dallas Mavericks' Willie Cauley-Stein (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Porzingis' big night leads Mavericks past Pacers 124-112

By Michael Marot Jan. 20, 2021 09:45 PM EST

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after scoring on a free throw against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Bulls roll past Mavs 117-101 to end 4-game losing streak

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 17, 2021 05:33 PM EST

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (55) shoots as he is defended by Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
'Uncharted waters': More NBA games off as virus issues grow

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 11, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) dunks the ball over Miami Heat guards Avery Bradley (11) and Andre Iguodala (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Heat-Celtics game postponed by NBA due to virus protocols

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 10, 2021 04:57 PM EST

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots a three-point basket over Orlando Magic guard Dwayne Bacon (8) as Mavericks' forward Wes Iwundu looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Dallas. Dallas won 112-98. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Hardaway, Burke lead short-handed Mavs past Magic 112-98

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 09, 2021 11:07 PM EST

Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt in action during the Serie A soccer match between Juventus and Fiorentina, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP)
The Latest: 3 Mavericks players out under COVID-19 protocols

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 10:33 AM EST