Dave McMenamin: Luka Doncic: “Going into Minnesota will be a war. The fans are going to be cheering like crazy … We can’t panic”
Source: Twitter @mcten
Source: Twitter @mcten
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Doncic and the Lakers at 1-1, OKC and Indiana with the 2-0 lead
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:50 AM
Doncic and the Lakers at 1-1, OKC and Indiana with the 2-0 lead
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:50 AM
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Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic: “Going into Minnesota will be a war. The fans are going to be cheering like crazy … We can’t panic” – 1:20 AM
Luka Doncic: “Going into Minnesota will be a war. The fans are going to be cheering like crazy … We can’t panic” – 1:20 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Luka Doncic now has more playoff points than Vince Carter and George Gervin. He’s No. 106 all-time, which is not bad for a 26-year-old guy. – 1:20 AM
Luka Doncic now has more playoff points than Vince Carter and George Gervin. He’s No. 106 all-time, which is not bad for a 26-year-old guy. – 1:20 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Seems to me, Luka swallowed his whistle more than usual tonight…… – 12:58 AM
Seems to me, Luka swallowed his whistle more than usual tonight…… – 12:58 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luka carries this team, everyone else is just asked to defend for a few minutes and not screw it up – 12:52 AM
Luka carries this team, everyone else is just asked to defend for a few minutes and not screw it up – 12:52 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron and Luka after the Lakers win Game 2. pic.x.com/8CgPgE8Nr0 – 12:45 AM
LeBron and Luka after the Lakers win Game 2. pic.x.com/8CgPgE8Nr0 – 12:45 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
That felt like a rock fight disguised as a basketball game. The Lakers even up the series 1-1, beating Minnesota 94-85. Luka 31p 12r 9a; LeBron 21p 11r 7a; Reaves 16p 5r 5a; Rui 11p 5r 2s. Game 3 is Friday in Minnesota. – 12:37 AM
That felt like a rock fight disguised as a basketball game. The Lakers even up the series 1-1, beating Minnesota 94-85. Luka 31p 12r 9a; LeBron 21p 11r 7a; Reaves 16p 5r 5a; Rui 11p 5r 2s. Game 3 is Friday in Minnesota. – 12:37 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in Game 2:
31 PTS
12 REB
9 AST
First Laker since Magic with those numbers in a playoff game. pic.x.com/9mlWHyWQox – 12:37 AM
Luka in Game 2:
31 PTS
12 REB
9 AST
First Laker since Magic with those numbers in a playoff game. pic.x.com/9mlWHyWQox – 12:37 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
According to NBA in game Defense data Luka Doncic has 1 field goal tonight when guarded by Rudy Gobert and LeBron James is 0 for 3 – 12:22 AM
According to NBA in game Defense data Luka Doncic has 1 field goal tonight when guarded by Rudy Gobert and LeBron James is 0 for 3 – 12:22 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Looks like McDaniels did grab Luka’s foot between his legs after he fell, although Luka certainly flopped in response – 12:21 AM
Looks like McDaniels did grab Luka’s foot between his legs after he fell, although Luka certainly flopped in response – 12:21 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
There’s a fine line between seeking out a mismatch for advantage and getting a little too eager over it. Luka is walking a tightrope when it comes to him and Gobert. AK – 12:19 AM
There’s a fine line between seeking out a mismatch for advantage and getting a little too eager over it. Luka is walking a tightrope when it comes to him and Gobert. AK – 12:19 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Love the way Minnesota is bringing this help on Luka with a small in the lane when he’s isolated on Gobert – 12:17 AM
Love the way Minnesota is bringing this help on Luka with a small in the lane when he’s isolated on Gobert – 12:17 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LA take an 81-65 lead into the 4th, led by 28-10-9 from Doncic, and 15-7-5 from LeBron, plus some strong defense from the entire team. Wolves are shooting 37.7% overall and 17.6% from 3. They do have 21 FT attempts against a much more physical LA defense relative to Game 1. – 12:05 AM
LA take an 81-65 lead into the 4th, led by 28-10-9 from Doncic, and 15-7-5 from LeBron, plus some strong defense from the entire team. Wolves are shooting 37.7% overall and 17.6% from 3. They do have 21 FT attempts against a much more physical LA defense relative to Game 1. – 12:05 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The 9th assist from Luka Doncic tonight gets Rui Hachimura an easy layup, to go with his 28 points and 10 boards in 32 minutes thus far. – 12:01 AM
The 9th assist from Luka Doncic tonight gets Rui Hachimura an easy layup, to go with his 28 points and 10 boards in 32 minutes thus far. – 12:01 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Good challenge by Finch. I think the referees wanted to reward the rare charge attempt by Luka but he wasn’t there. Plus high upside since the ball went in. – 11:55 PM
Good challenge by Finch. I think the referees wanted to reward the rare charge attempt by Luka but he wasn’t there. Plus high upside since the ball went in. – 11:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
It’s now a 9-0 Lakers run to get the lead back to 20.
Doncic has 27 points on 7 of 12 FG’s and 10 of 10 FT’s. – 11:48 PM
It’s now a 9-0 Lakers run to get the lead back to 20.
Doncic has 27 points on 7 of 12 FG’s and 10 of 10 FT’s. – 11:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Redick was animated into a time out after LA gave up 2 straight buckets to Edwards that cut the lead to 11, and LA responded with a 7-0 run, getting a pair of stops to go with a Doncic 2, Finney-Smith 3 and LeBron put-back layup.
It’s 69-51 with 6:00 to go in the 3rd. – 11:44 PM
Redick was animated into a time out after LA gave up 2 straight buckets to Edwards that cut the lead to 11, and LA responded with a 7-0 run, getting a pair of stops to go with a Doncic 2, Finney-Smith 3 and LeBron put-back layup.
It’s 69-51 with 6:00 to go in the 3rd. – 11:44 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers — and especially Luka Doncic — are doing a better job of getting deeper into the paint on drives before kicking it out and getting Minnesota in rotation.
Lakers with a 69-51 lead midway through the 3Q. On a 7-0 run after Minnesota cut the deficit to 11. – 11:44 PM
The Lakers — and especially Luka Doncic — are doing a better job of getting deeper into the paint on drives before kicking it out and getting Minnesota in rotation.
Lakers with a 69-51 lead midway through the 3Q. On a 7-0 run after Minnesota cut the deficit to 11. – 11:44 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
That was awesome help by McDaniels after Luka shed Gobert near the foul line. – 11:34 PM
That was awesome help by McDaniels after Luka shed Gobert near the foul line. – 11:34 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lead 58-43 at the half. Luka 22p 5r 5a; LeBron 13p 4r 4a. – 11:12 PM
The Lakers lead 58-43 at the half. Luka 22p 5r 5a; LeBron 13p 4r 4a. – 11:12 PM
Jason Walker @JasonWalkerNBA
Luka Doncic getting away with so much that 99 percent of the league would be in the showers for by now. – 11:11 PM
Luka Doncic getting away with so much that 99 percent of the league would be in the showers for by now. – 11:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka in the first half:
22 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
First player with a 20/5/5 half in the playoffs since Jokic last season — also against the Timberwolves. pic.x.com/D32GOzIYfw – 11:11 PM
Luka in the first half:
22 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
First player with a 20/5/5 half in the playoffs since Jokic last season — also against the Timberwolves. pic.x.com/D32GOzIYfw – 11:11 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Luka getting out of it with the referees here. His flop setting a screen after Gobert embarrassed him with a steal was pretty comical. – 11:08 PM
Luka getting out of it with the referees here. His flop setting a screen after Gobert embarrassed him with a steal was pretty comical. – 11:08 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Jerry Jones says wife Gene cried after Mavericks’ shocking trade of Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys… – 11:05 PM
Jerry Jones says wife Gene cried after Mavericks’ shocking trade of Luka Doncic dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys… – 11:05 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The sports docs on the Luka Doncic trade and all its ripple effects are gonna be wild lol – 11:02 PM
The sports docs on the Luka Doncic trade and all its ripple effects are gonna be wild lol – 11:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LA’s lead is 51-29 after 2 Doncic FT’s get him up to 22 points with 5:42 to play in the 2nd Q.
LeBron has 13, meanwhile, on 5 of 7 FG’s, mostly jumpers. – 10:58 PM
LA’s lead is 51-29 after 2 Doncic FT’s get him up to 22 points with 5:42 to play in the 2nd Q.
LeBron has 13, meanwhile, on 5 of 7 FG’s, mostly jumpers. – 10:58 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Doncic is never a pleasant sight for Gobert, especially in playoff Game 2s, it seems. – 10:54 PM
Doncic is never a pleasant sight for Gobert, especially in playoff Game 2s, it seems. – 10:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Like last year’s playoffs, will the Doncic bloody knee become as scrutinized as the Curt Schilling bloody sock? – 10:52 PM
Like last year’s playoffs, will the Doncic bloody knee become as scrutinized as the Curt Schilling bloody sock? – 10:52 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
END OF 1Q: Lakers 34, Timberwolves 15. Luka Doncic: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists. LAL came out much more physical and energetic compared to Game 1. Were able to get Minnesota in rotation more. – 10:41 PM
END OF 1Q: Lakers 34, Timberwolves 15. Luka Doncic: 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists. LAL came out much more physical and energetic compared to Game 1. Were able to get Minnesota in rotation more. – 10:41 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a combined four assists in the first quarter of Game 2 — equal to what they had in all of Game 1. Plus, Austin Reaves, Doncic and LeBron have as many assists (seven) in the first quarter than they did in all of Game 1. – 10:40 PM
LeBron James and Luka Doncic with a combined four assists in the first quarter of Game 2 — equal to what they had in all of Game 1. Plus, Austin Reaves, Doncic and LeBron have as many assists (seven) in the first quarter than they did in all of Game 1. – 10:40 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Luka Doncic has single-handedly outscored the Timberwolves after 1 quarter, 16-15 – 10:40 PM
Luka Doncic has single-handedly outscored the Timberwolves after 1 quarter, 16-15 – 10:40 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
1st quarter in Los Angeles
Timberwolves 15
Luka Doncic 16
Thanks for playing, Minnesota – 10:39 PM
1st quarter in Los Angeles
Timberwolves 15
Luka Doncic 16
Thanks for playing, Minnesota – 10:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers make a statement in the 1st Q, going up 34-15. Luka Doncic led the way with 16 pts 3 ast. LAL leads 9-0 in fastbreak points, 13-7 on the boards and 8-2 in bench points — all major differences from Game 1. They also have only two turnovers to MIN’s four. – 10:39 PM
The Lakers make a statement in the 1st Q, going up 34-15. Luka Doncic led the way with 16 pts 3 ast. LAL leads 9-0 in fastbreak points, 13-7 on the boards and 8-2 in bench points — all major differences from Game 1. They also have only two turnovers to MIN’s four. – 10:39 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Lakers lead the Wolves 34-15 after one quarter. 5-for-18 that quarter for the Wolves. Doncic finishes the quarter with 16. Lakers shoot 11-for-20 from the floor. – 10:38 PM
Lakers lead the Wolves 34-15 after one quarter. 5-for-18 that quarter for the Wolves. Doncic finishes the quarter with 16. Lakers shoot 11-for-20 from the floor. – 10:38 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
With 16 points and 3 assists, Doncic accounted for 22 of LA’s 34 first-quarter points. Rings familiar. – 10:38 PM
With 16 points and 3 assists, Doncic accounted for 22 of LA’s 34 first-quarter points. Rings familiar. – 10:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Gabe Vincent hit his 2nd 3-pointer of the 1st Q to put the Lakers up 34-15 heading into the 2nd.
Doncic had 16 points and 3 assists to lead the way. – 10:38 PM
Gabe Vincent hit his 2nd 3-pointer of the 1st Q to put the Lakers up 34-15 heading into the 2nd.
Doncic had 16 points and 3 assists to lead the way. – 10:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points in the first quarter:
16 — Luka
15 — Wolves pic.x.com/UdOjGpDgJ6 – 10:37 PM
Points in the first quarter:
16 — Luka
15 — Wolves pic.x.com/UdOjGpDgJ6 – 10:37 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Brilliant start for Luka Doncic who has 14 points in the first eight minutes. Anthony Edwards, meanwhile, has one shot attempt. 25-10, Lakers. – 10:27 PM
Brilliant start for Luka Doncic who has 14 points in the first eight minutes. Anthony Edwards, meanwhile, has one shot attempt. 25-10, Lakers. – 10:27 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The early onslaught continues for LAL. They’re up 25-10 with 3:17 to go in the 1st Q. Timeout Minnesota. Luka Doncic is already up to 14 pts and 2 ast. – 10:27 PM
The early onslaught continues for LAL. They’re up 25-10 with 3:17 to go in the 1st Q. Timeout Minnesota. Luka Doncic is already up to 14 pts and 2 ast. – 10:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Luka Doncic C&S 3-pointer to put the Lakers up 25-10 late in the 1Q against the Timberwolves. Doncic is up to 14 points. Much better intensity overall, especially defensively, and process with attacking Minnesota’s defense. – 10:27 PM
Luka Doncic C&S 3-pointer to put the Lakers up 25-10 late in the 1Q against the Timberwolves. Doncic is up to 14 points. Much better intensity overall, especially defensively, and process with attacking Minnesota’s defense. – 10:27 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
More strong defense from the Lakers, and ball movement on the other end has the home team up 25-10.
Doncic is 4 for 5 for 14 points after hitting a 3 a possession after LeBron buried a jumper.
Lakers are 8 for 14, and Wolves 3 for 12. – 10:27 PM
More strong defense from the Lakers, and ball movement on the other end has the home team up 25-10.
Doncic is 4 for 5 for 14 points after hitting a 3 a possession after LeBron buried a jumper.
Lakers are 8 for 14, and Wolves 3 for 12. – 10:27 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Luka Doncic 11 pts on 3-for-4 shooting
Minnesota Timberwolves 10 pts on 3-for-12 shooting
Lakers up 20-10. – 10:24 PM
Luka Doncic 11 pts on 3-for-4 shooting
Minnesota Timberwolves 10 pts on 3-for-12 shooting
Lakers up 20-10. – 10:24 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Jack Black with a front row seat to Luka Dončić warming up pregame. pic.x.com/lNgPspyL8F – 9:11 PM
Jack Black with a front row seat to Luka Dončić warming up pregame. pic.x.com/lNgPspyL8F – 9:11 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
This is the stuff that drove me crazy from the Lakers against the Wolves in Game 1.
Just so much same-side help off of guys who are real shooters. And given Luka’s reaction in the second one, I don’t think collapsing the paint at all costs was the game plan, either. pic.x.com/CaQjzXTdCw – 6:52 PM
This is the stuff that drove me crazy from the Lakers against the Wolves in Game 1.
Just so much same-side help off of guys who are real shooters. And given Luka’s reaction in the second one, I don’t think collapsing the paint at all costs was the game plan, either. pic.x.com/CaQjzXTdCw – 6:52 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Mavericks GM Harrison admits he didn’t expect this strong a reaction to Doncic trade
What’s the first rule of climbing out of a hole? Stop digging.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/maver… – 4:41 PM
Mavericks GM Harrison admits he didn’t expect this strong a reaction to Doncic trade
What’s the first rule of climbing out of a hole? Stop digging.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/maver… – 4:41 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
More Fallout From Luka Doncic Trade & Knicks/Pistons & Clippers/Nuggets Tied at 1-1 x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:30 AM
More Fallout From Luka Doncic Trade & Knicks/Pistons & Clippers/Nuggets Tied at 1-1 x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:30 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
In Game 2s:
Luka — LeBron —
33.6 PPG 28.3 PPG
7.8 RPG 8.0 RPG
8.6 APG 7.0 APG pic.x.com/I5qwhfMfI6 – 11:18 AM
In Game 2s:
Luka — LeBron —
33.6 PPG 28.3 PPG
7.8 RPG 8.0 RPG
8.6 APG 7.0 APG pic.x.com/I5qwhfMfI6 – 11:18 AM
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Jorge Sierra: Luka Doncic now has more playoff points than Vince Carter and George Gervin. He’s No. 106 all-time, which is not bad for a 26-year-old guy. -via x.com / April 23, 2025
Khobi Price: Final: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85. It was ugly late, but it counts the same in the series count, with LAL tying things up at 1 apiece ahead of Friday’s Game 3 in Minnesota. Luka Doncic: 31p/12r/9a. LeBron James: 21p/11r/7a. Austin Reaves: 16p/5a/5r. Rui Hachimura: 11p. -via Twitter @khobi_price / April 23, 2025
Members of the Lakers, who now work with Dončić daily, have been impressed by his professionalism and approach. Sources say his work habits are consistent with what he did in Dallas. He continues to lean on his personal performance team on game days, practice days, and off days. Nothing is different except the jersey. -via Dallas Hoops Journal / April 22, 2025