From last night: ‘Hyper-critical’ Kyrie Irving analyzed his game, what Mavs need to do in Game 5
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‘Hyper-critical’ Kyrie Irving analyzed his game and what the Mavericks need to do to avoid another slow start in Game 5 vs. the Clippers.

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Really excited to announce that today is my first day as the Las Vegas Aces and UNLV sports reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal!

This is a dream job for me and I’m so grateful for the opportunity. I’m hitting the ground running, so stay tuned for training camp updates.

It’s almost like Ant knows he’s the best player on the floor right now. Incredible shot.

From Brad Townsend:

Luka Doncic discussed the status of his sore knee and overall health after tonight’s Game 4 loss to the Clippers. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…

New story: Kyrie Irving has been sensational in the Mavs’ first round series vs. the Clippers. He scored 40 points in the final three quarters of Sunday’s Game 4 loss.

An argument could be made that the Mavs could use more of Irving from the opening tip. dallasnews.com/sports/maveric…

Luka Doncic on Kyrie Irving:

“I gotta help him more. I feel like I’m letting him down, so I gotta be there…He’s given everything he has and he’s been amazing for us, the whole series.”

Jason Kidd on Kyrie Irving's 40 points in quarters 2-4:

“If he didn’t get going, that game would’ve been over in the first (quarter).'

Kidd said he'd rather live with Harden's 2s than his stepback 3s.

Kidd on finding positives within the comeback: 'Just understanding we don't quit. We won't quit. We're going to play for 48 minutes...This game was just like Game 1.'

Kidd said he chose to close with Maxi because of his ability to space the floor.

Kidd on Game 4 loss: 'We have to be better. Our starts have to be better. We can't rely on the 3.'

Five thoughts from Mavericks-Clippers: Dallas’ comeback attempt from down 31 falls short

Brad Townsend | #MFFL

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#Mavs coach Jason Kidd received a 3rd place vote for NBA Coach of the Year.

The NBA announces that Friday's Game 6 in Dallas between the Mavs and Clippers will have a tip-off time of 8:30 p.m. CT.

Final: #Clippers 116, #Mavs 111.

This series is tied at 2-2 and LA reclaims home court advantage.

Despite a 1-pt lead with 2:14 left, DAL couldn't fully complete the 31-point comeback.

Irving: 40-7-5
Doncic: 29-10-10
George: 33-6-8
Harden: 33-6-7

LA is 2-0 without Kawhi.

Kidd was telling his team to trap George before that foul.

Harden has gotten that floater to go all night. He has 31 points.

Excellent defense by Jones, but George connected on the tough 3 to give LA back a two-point lead.

Kyrie Irving has 38 points after this tough layup that gives the Mavs a 105-104 lead with 2:14 left.

Dallas trailed in this game by 31 points.