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Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after shooting a three pointer against the LA Clippers in the second half of game five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoff basketball game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)/The Orange County Register via AP)
Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers 6/2/2021

Jun. 30, 2021 04:32 PM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) consoles Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) after defeating the Mavericks during Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers 6/6/2021

Jun. 07, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) consoles Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) after defeating the Mavericks during Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Mavs focus on help for Doncic after another 1st-round exit

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 07, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

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

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) scores over Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the second half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Doncic and Mavs beat Clippers 127-121, take 2-0 series lead

By Beth Harris May. 26, 2021 01:18 AM EDT

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis dunks during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers 5/22/2021

May. 25, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

Dallas Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis dunks during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Mavs' Porzingis fined for violating NBA's virus ban on clubs

May. 25, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) goes up for a shot against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) and guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Hardaway Jr. makes 10 3's, Mavs roll past Heat 127-113

By Tim Reynolds May. 04, 2021 10:29 PM 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

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives through the Boston Celtics's defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Doncic's scores 36, leads Mavericks past Celtics 113-108

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 31, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

Mavs' Doncic sits out in New Orleans because of illness

Mar. 27, 2021 08:15 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Luka Doncic missed his second straight game Saturday, sitting out against New Orleans because of an illness that coach Rick Carlisle said...

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter, left, drives to the basket on Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Richardson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 19, 2021. AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
McCollum, Lillard carry Blazers past Mavs, 125-119

By Erik García Gundersen Mar. 20, 2021 12:38 AM EDT

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, works against Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Doncic has 21 points, 12 assists, Mavs beat Nuggets 116-103

By Michael Kelly Mar. 14, 2021 01:51 AM EST

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

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Doncic hits last-second 3 to lift Mavs over Celtics 110-107

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 23, 2021 10:37 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

FILE - In this March 10, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Timberwolves forward James Johnson (16) shoots after getting past Houston Rockets forwards Danuel House Jr., left, and Jeff Green (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston. Luca Doncic's first experience with the playoffs ended with questions about whether Marcus Morris of the Los Angeles Clippers was intentionally trying to hurt the young Dallas sensation. The Mavericks might have hinted at what they thought through trades and draft picks during this abbreviated offseason. Dallas acquired Johnson and his black belt in karate from the Oklahoma City Thunder after using the club's first-round choice at No. 18 overall on Josh Green, who was a strong defender in his only season at Arizona. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)
Mavs talk tough by adding protectors for young star Doncic

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 01, 2020 07:29 PM EST