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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / 23 hours ago
Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving Delivers Eye-Opening Message to Mavs Fans Ahead of Game 3
The Dallas Mavericks are under immense pressure when the 2024 NBA Finals move to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. After dropping the first two games at the TD Garden, the Dallas Mavericks are in a must-win situation in Game 3 because no team has ever made a successful comeback from a 0-3 series deficit.
NBA News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / June 9
Duke Basketball Pro: Mavericks 'Gonna Show the World' in Game 2
The Dallas Mavericks were outshined by the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Dallas' former Duke basketball one-and-dones, veteran guard Kyrie Irving and rookie center Dereck Lively II, combined for only 14 points in the 107-89 road loss.
Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / June 6
Dereck Lively II Gets Real On Luka Doncic And Kyrie Irving As Leaders: 'Their Voice Is Law'
The Dallas Mavericks are in the 2024 NBA Finals, with their playoff run being a testament to the leadership of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Mavericks' rookie Dereck Lively II has been integral to the Mavs;' success in this run and revealed how the leadership of the team's star backcourt is helping the team succeed.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 5
Ranking the 10 best players in the NBA Finals
The stars will be out for the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics when the NBA Finals open on Thursday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 3
Six role players who could decide the 2024 NBA Finals
Celtics forwards Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum and Mavericks guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the undeniable headliners, but the series' role players could prove just as substantial a factor in determining which team hoists another Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Draft on SI / June 3
Dereck Lively II, Dallas Mavericks Inching Closer to Finals Appearance Thursday
Dereck Lively II’s rookie performance in the regular season was a call for deserved attention, acting as the team’s defensive anchor as a 42-game starter who could fortify the interior on each end.
Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 2
Dallas Mavericks' Dereck Lively II Has Exceeded Everyone's Expectations, Even His Own
DALLAS — As the Dallas Mavericks near the beginning of their first NBA Finals series since winning the championship in 2011, Dereck Lively II remains an instrumental element of their success.
Dallas Mavericks News / ClutchPoints / June 2
Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II provides crucial NBA Finals injury update
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing to play the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. The health of rookie center Dereck Lively II will be a talking point heading into Game 1, as he suffered a neck sprain during the Western Conference Finals.
Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / June 2
Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum’s Advice to Mavericks’ Rising Weapon During All-Star Resurfaces Ahead of 2024 NBA Finals
Who knew that months after Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum got interviewed during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend by Dallas Mavericks rookie big man Dereck Lively II that the two players would cross paths in the 2024 NBA Finals?
Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs.com / May 31
Lively’s teammates want him to think, act and play like a veteran 
MINNEAPOLIS – He may be an NBA rookie on paper. But the last thing Dereck Lively II’s teammates want him to do is think, act and play like he’s an impressionable rookie.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 31
Mavericks rookie makes incredible NBA postseason history
His impact was evident during the Mavericks' rout of the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 31
Duke Basketball Flexes NBA Finals Presence With One Post
No matter what, at least one Duke basketball product will be a 2024 NBA champion as a player. And regardless of who does or doesn't shine between the Duke
Dallas Mavericks News / ClutchPoints / May 31
Cameras catch Luka Doncic’s classy ‘MVP’ gesture to Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II after Game 5
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks are headed to the NBA Finals after getting past the Minnesota Timberwolves in five Western Conference Finals games.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31
Mavericks rookie completes wild playoff feat never done in history
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II was quite literally perfect throughout the Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / The Predictors / May 31
Mavericks blow out Timberwolves by 21, advance to NBA Finals
The Dallas Mavericks are going to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2011 after blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves by 21 in a game that was not close from the start.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 30
Mavericks getting major player back from injury for Game 5
The Dallas Mavericks will have a little help as they try to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 30
Mavs' Dereck Lively listed as questionable for Game 5
Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively is listed as questionable to play Thursday in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Mavericks provide notable status update on star rookie ahead of Game 5
The 20-year-old has been a big-impact player for Dallas as a rookie this season.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 27
Mavericks standout rookie to miss Game 4 vs. Timberwolves
The Mavericks won’t have their outstanding rookie center for Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, but they could get another veteran big man back in action.
Dallas Mavericks News / Field Level Media / May 27
Report: Initial tests OK for Mavs' Dereck Lively II (neck)
Initial tests "returned OK" for Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II after he left Sunday night's game with a neck strain, ESPN reported Monday. The rookie's availability remains unclear for Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, per the report.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27
Report offers update on Dereck Lively’s neck injury
Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II suffered a frightening injury during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night, and his status going forward remains in question.
Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / May 26
Mavs big man suffers neck sprain after knee to head
Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively departed Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night with what the team labeled a neck sprain. Lively was injured during the second quarter when he fell backward in the lane and was inadvertently kneed in the head by Timberwolves forward Karl-Anthony Towns.
Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Mavericks rookie takes brutal knee to the head in Game 3
Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively on Sunday entered concussion protocol after taking a huge blow to the head during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Timberwolves.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 26
Watch: Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively can’t miss in Game 3
Nobody’s perfect. Except Dereck Lively II in the Western Conference Finals. Lively still hasn’t missed through 13 quarters, shooting 3-for-3 in the first quarter of Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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