<p>The <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/dallas-mavericks-t92327" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/los-angeles-clippers-t96054" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> </strong>have fought with toes and nails during their first 5 games of the 1st round of the NBA playoffs.<strong> Luka Doncic’s</strong> heroics have kept the Mavs in contention despite the solid defensive efforts by <strong>Marcus Morris, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George.</strong></p>
<p>More impressively, Doncic has done most of his damage <strong>with a hurt ankle.</strong> He rolled it badly during the Clippers’ triumph in Game 3 but that hasn’t stopped him from stepping up when his team needs him most, even knocking down an epic game-winning three-pointer in overtime on Game 4.</p>
<p>That’s why the Clippers’ tough and physical defense needs to do a better job at trying to keep him in check, especially with<strong> Kristaps Porzingis </strong>out with a knee injury. However, it seems like Marcus Morris<strong> may have taken it a bit too far.</strong></p>
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<h2>Luka Doncic Thinks Marcus Morris Tried To Hurt Him</h2>
<p>The controversial forward appeared to <strong>intentionally step on Doncic’s bad ankle</strong>. He had a lot of space to move, yet he happened to step right there. Needless to say, the Slovenian star didn’t care for that ‘unintentional’ gesture:<span></span><span></span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Marcus Morris did this on purpose, he really tried to hurt the ankle of Luka Doncic…NBA suspension coming <a href="https://t.co/1XUtuvtTP1">pic.twitter.com/1XUtuvtTP1</a></p>
<p> — TEGI (@TegiOfficial)    <a href="https://twitter.com/TegiOfficial/status/1298453209812553728?ref_src=twsrc^tfw">August 26, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here’s a great look that demonstrates how reasonable it is to wonder if <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Clippers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Clippers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MarcusMorris?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MarcusMorris</a> intentionally stepped on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mavs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mavs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LukaDoncic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LukaDoncic</a> <a href="https://t.co/XQTGM5vZB9">pic.twitter.com/XQTGM5vZB9</a></p>
<p> — fishsports (@fishsports)    <a href="https://twitter.com/fishsports/status/1298474863217086464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p><em>“I have my own thoughts. I hope it wasn’t intentional. Tell me, what do you think? <strong>I don’t want to talk to him</strong>. He’s just saying a lot of bad stuff to me all the game. I just don’t want to talk to him. I just want to move on. Like I say, everybody is going to have their own opinion. I just hope it wasn’t intentional. If that was intentional, that’s really bad,</em>” <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/luka-doncic-t118703" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doncic</a> said.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">“I hope it wasn’t intentional. Tell me, what do you think?”</p>
<p> -Luka Doncic on Morris stepping on his ankle</p>
<p> “I don’t want to talk to him. I’ve just got to move on.”</p>
<p> MORE⬇️<a href="https://t.co/KpoROKlc8S">https://t.co/KpoROKlc8S</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mavs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mavs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MFFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MFFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/richiewhitt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richiewhitt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/fishsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fishsports</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCrossover?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheCrossover</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SInow</a> <a href="https://t.co/kVIuQ0G1oS">pic.twitter.com/kVIuQ0G1oS</a></p>
<p> — Bri Amaranthus (@BriAmaranthus)    <a href="https://twitter.com/BriAmaranthus/status/1298487491910078484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<h2>Marcus Morris Fired Back At Critics</h2>
<p>Morris was quick to deny the rumors <strong>and shut down the narrative</strong> of him stepping on Doncic’s bad ankle on purpose, claiming he plays the game with respect and that he wasn’t going to apologize because he didn’t do anything.</p>
<p><em>“I play this game with a level of respect for myself and other players. To think I would try to injure somebody is crazy to me. 10 years going against the best. I stand on morals and hard work. I compete and leave it out there every game. Basketball has never been that serious to try to hurt somebody. <strong>I’m not apologizing for s— because I know what I put into this game day in and day out</strong>. It was a mistake deal with it. Competing is why I play,”</em> Morris tweeted.<span></span></p>
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<p> — Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2)    <a href="https://twitter.com/MookMorris2/status/1298482789243920384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a>  </p></blockquote></div>
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<p> — Marcus Morris (@MookMorris2)     <a href="https://twitter.com/MookMorris2/status/1298484518228287489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2020</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>Marcus’ <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> reputation precedes him. He’s well-known for trying to get into his rival’s head and being a bit too physical from time to time. We’ll have to give him the benefit of the doubt but honestly, <strong>the footage doesn’t help his case.</strong></p>

Luka Doncic says Clippers' Marcus Morris tried to injure him

Luka Doncic says Clippers' Marcus Morris tried to injure him - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Seth Curry</strong> can brag about being surrounded by two of the most electrifying players in recent basketball history: <strong>Luka Doncic and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/stephen-curry-fires-back-at-damian-lillard-comparisons-20200819-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry.</a></strong> He plays with one in the <strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong> and grew up next to the other, his big bro.</p>
<p>Seth is perhaps the most authorized person in the world when it comes to discussing both of their games. He’s seen them work on their craft on a daily basis <strong>and got to know them deeply beyond the basketball court.</strong></p>
<p>That’s why it didn’t strike as a surprise to see the Mavericks’ backup point guard compare <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/Top-25-young-NBA-players-set-to-become-stars-20200429-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Doncic </a>to his brother Steph. According to Seth, t<strong>hey’re both special talents who approach the game in a very similar way:</strong></p>
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<p><em>“It’s just the joy he plays with. He’s a young kid, and you can tell when he gets out on the floor he just loves the game. <strong>Honestly, it’s similar to Steph</strong>,” </em>Seth saidinThe Ryen Russillo Podcast.<em>“He’sjust out there having a lot of fun. He gets a lot of attention and can pass the ball and get it to me.<strong>He is special already,</strong>”</em> Curry concluded.</p>
<h2>Luka Doncic And Stephen Curry Go Way Back</h2>
<p>Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic worked out together secretlybefore the Slovenian’s rookie season and it was a moment he’ll cherish forever. <strong>He was reportedly starstruck</strong> when he met the 2-time MVP and<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/top-15-best-3-point-shooters-in-nba-history-20200812-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> greatest shooter of all time.</a></p>
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<p><em>“For me, I just wanted him <strong>to be exposed to the excellence of Steph</strong>. Not just Steph’s skill, but appreciating the work that goes into it,” </em>his agent Bill Duffy told NBC Sports following their private meeting.</p>
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<p>Doncic is far from being the shooter Curry is but his game already reeks of greatness and he’s put the <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>on notice. They both have that joy of a kid just hooping with his friends on his backyard and, as Seth said, <strong>he’s special already.</strong></p>
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Mavs' teammate Seth Curry compared Luka Doncic with Stephen Curry

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<p><strong>Texas, our Texas, </strong>the football state, and the place where only the best athletes stand out among that many stars. Given their football tradition, there are some people that- surprisingly – don’t know how many <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/the-top-10-nba-teams-of-the-last-decade-20200722-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA teams </a>are in Texas.</p>
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<p>Make no mistake,<strong> the<em>Lone Star State</em>loves basketball as much as it loves football or baseball,</strong> perhaps even more in some towns. That comes from the tradition and culture of three winning<a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a>franchises with strong fanbases.</p>
<p>Unlike several states, Texas has seenits<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/all-nba-teams-how-many-franchises-are-there-20200721-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">multiple NBA franchises</a> establish, grow, and develop there. Some relocated after a failed start elsewhere but they’ll now be there forever. In the following paragraphs, you’ll find out <strong>how many NBA teams are in Texas.</strong></p>
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<h2>Current NBA teams in Texas:</h2>
<h2>San Antonio Spurs</h2>
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<p><strong>Founded:</strong>1967<br> <strong>Former Names:</strong>Dallas Chaparrals (1967-70, 1971-73), Texas Chaparrals (1970-71), San Antonio Gunslingers (1973), San Antonio Spurs (1973-Present)<br> <strong>Arena:</strong>AT&amp;T Center<br> <strong>Location:</strong>San Antonio, Texas<br> <strong>Hall of Famers:</strong>10 (8 players, 2 coaches)<br> <strong>Championships:</strong>5 (1999,2003,2005,2007,2014)</p>
<p><strong>The San Antonio Spurs h</strong>ave always been tied to the great state of Texas. They were born in Dallas before moving to San Antonio, where they struggled early on and later became one of the most respected franchises in all professional sports.</p>
<p>The Spurs have set the standard for winning teams around the NBA. They’ve won at least 50 games in 18 straight seasons and own an <strong>NBA-record 22 consecutive playoff berths. </strong>It doesn’t get better than that.</p>
<h2>Houston Rockets</h2>
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<p><strong>Founded:</strong>1967<br> <strong>Former Names:</strong>San Diego Rockets (1967-71), Houston Rockets (1971-Present)<br> <strong>Arena:</strong>Toyota Center<br> <strong>Location:</strong>Houston, Texas<br> <strong>Hall of Famers:</strong>14 (12 players, 2 coaches)<br> <strong>Championships:</strong>2 (1994, 1995)</p>
<p><strong>The Houston Rockets a</strong>re the only team in Texas that was born outside of the state. The owners struggled to make a buck during their days at San Diego so a group of investors took the team to<em>Space City </em>in the early-’70s.</p>
<p>The Rockets are the most popular franchise in the state and even though they’ve had plenty of ups and downs throughout their history,<strong> it’s only a matter of time before James Harden leads them to their 3rd NBA championship.</strong></p>
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<h2>Dallas Mavericks</h2>
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<p><strong>Founded:</strong>1980<br> <strong>Former Names:</strong>Dallas Mavericks<br> <strong>Arena:</strong>American Airlines Center<br> <strong>Location:</strong>Dallas, Texas<br> <strong>Hall of Famers:</strong>7 (5 players, 2 coaches)<br> <strong>Championships:</strong>1 (2011)</p>
<p><strong>The Dallas Mavericks</strong> are the most recently established franchise in the state. They’ve built a strong culture and diehard fanbase right away and Dirk Nowitzki helped the team sell out tickets during his prime years.</p>
<p>The Mavericks won their lone NBA title in 2011 and have struggled with inconsistency ever since. However, they’ve put together the most promising young duo in the league with <strong>Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis</strong> so the future is bright for them.</p>

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<p><strong>The NBA season </strong>is almost underway again. Players had a lot of time to heal, recover, and watch film ahead of the resumption of the season and it feels like, for the first time in <a href="http://nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA </a>history, anything can happen in the playoffs.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://stats.nba.com/returntoplay2020/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Orlando bubble</a> is going to be a battle to the death. Players will leave nothing to chance as they know the playoffs are just around the corner. A good stretch could take them the distance and <strong>win the NBA championship.</strong></p>
<p>But even among all the great players that will take the hardwood in Orlando, there are a few that will have a lot of pressure on their shoulders when basketball is back. That’s why today, we’re going to name our top<strong> 10 players to watch in the NBA’s Orlando bubble.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> this list doesn’t necessarily rank the best players in the league but the players who have the most to prove after the hiatus.<strong>Honorable Mention: Joel Embiid, Paul George. Jimmy Butler.</strong><span></span></p>
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<h2>10. Jayson Tatum</h2>
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<p><strong>Jayson Tatum</strong> was one of the hottest scorers in the league before the hiatus. He took a step forward as the Celtic’s leader and recently claimed that they have a legit shot at winning the Championship.</p>
<p>The 21-year-old is clearly one of the most talented and <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/Top-25-young-NBA-players-set-to-become-stars-20200429-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">promising </a>two-way players in the league and the <strong>Boston Celtics</strong> have enough depth to go the distance in the Eastern Conference. He’s been getting praise from legends like Scottie Pippen and it’s time he proves that he’s the real deal.</p>
<h2>9. Luka Doncic</h2>
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<p>Nobody expected the <strong>Dallas Mavericks</strong> to be championship contenders right away but they have one of the most talented duos in the world on <strong>Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingi</strong>s, so they could mess around and upset a couple of favorite teams along the way.</p>
<p>Doncic has plenty of <strong>playoffs experience from his time overseas </strong>and has a history of shining when it matters the most, so it’ll be nice to see him perform under pressure and see whether he can knock down a contender or not.</p>
<h2>8. Zion Williamson</h2>
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<p>The <strong>New Orleans Pelicans</strong> have the easiest schedule for the remainder of the regular season and are currently 4 games behind the 8th seed. Whether they’ll be able to make the playoffs or not will almost entirely depend on how <strong>Zion Williamson</strong> delivers.</p>
<p>Williamson already proved that he’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of talent. He’s got an NBA-ready body and dominated opposing players like high-schoolers during his first 19 games as a rookie. <strong>The reigning 1st overall pick </strong>is poised for stardom, especially if he leads his team to the playoffs right now. He’s a human highlight film.</p>
<h2>7. Nikola Jokic</h2>
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<p><strong>Nikola Jokic</strong> is one of the most talented big men we’ve ever seen but his shape let a lot to be desired for NBA standards. He’s now lost over 20 pounds and looks in the best shape of his career so it’ll be interesting to see how that translates to the hardwood.</p>
<p>Nobody has the<strong> Denver Nuggets</strong> on their plans but they have enough depth and talent to at least make the Western Conference Finals and a healthy, slim Nikola Jokic is terrible news for the rest of the league.</p>
<h2>6. Chris Paul</h2>
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<p><strong>Chris Paul </strong>is one of the top 5 greatest point guards in the history of the game. He’s proved it once again by taking the rebuilding <strong>Oklahoma City Thunder </strong>to the 5th best record in the West and has made them a legit dark horse candidate for the bubble.</p>
<p>Paul has never made an appearance in the NBA Finals and that’s the only stain on his remarkable resume. You know he’ll play with a chip on his shoulder and as if every game was his last to have the chance to <strong>finally prove his doubters wrong.</strong></p>
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<h2>5. James Harden</h2>
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<p><strong>James Harden</strong> is the most unstoppable scorer in the league but he has a long history of underperforming and choking in the playoffs. Now, he’ll likely have to deliver without Russell Westbrook (sick) by his side, so that’ll put even more pressure on his shoulders.</p>
<p>Harden has had three straight MVP-caliber seasons but is finally time he steps up in the playoffs. If Westbrook is unable to suit up, he’ll have to do it all again for the small-ball <strong>Houston Rockets </strong>and their high-octane offense. He’s lost a lot of weight during quarantine andcould post insane stat lines.</p>
<h2>4. Damian Lillard</h2>
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<p><strong>Damian Lillard </strong>was recently announced as one of NBA 2K20’s cover athletes so he’ll have to back down the talk with top-tier performances in the hardwood. The<strong> Portland Trail Blazers</strong> are three games behind the 8th seed in the West and it’ll be up to him to lead them to the playoffs again.</p>
<p>The Blazers will reportedly have <strong>Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins</strong> back in the lineup and that’ll give them a major boost but they’ll only get as far as Lillard can get them. He’s got unlimited range as a shooter and has proven to be the clutchest player in the league,.</p>
<h2>3. Kawhi Leonard</h2>
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<p><strong>Kawhi Leonard</strong> made a strong case for being the best player in the world last season. He led the Toronto Raptors to their first-ever Finals appearance and Championship and is now trying to do the same for the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers </strong>and win his third ring with three different franchises.</p>
<p>There’s no doubt that Leonard is<strong> the best two-way player in the league.</strong> He’s finally back at full strength after two seasons of load management so the time for excuses is over. The Clippers are about to unleash the Klaw after four months of rest and that’s terrifying.</p>
<h2>2. Giannis Antetokounmpo</h2>
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<p><strong>Giannis Antetokounmpo</strong> is reportedly leading the polls to win both the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year award this season. Still, there are serious concerns regarding his ability to dominate in the playoffs when defenses start collapsing the paint and double or triple-teaming him.</p>
<p><em>The Greek Freak</em> can play and guard all five spots in the floor and he’s clearly a great leader for his team but he’ll need to start knocking down shots and/or creating for others if the Bucks want to translate their best record in the league <strong>to a trip to the NBA Finals.</strong></p>
<h2>1. LeBron James</h2>
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<p>We’re about to see<strong> LeBron James</strong> as we have never seen him before. He’s about to enter the playoffs after 4 months to fully heal his body, meaning he’ll be at his peak physically despite being 35 years old. Honestly, the only thing that could slow him down this year was his age and now that he’s well-rested, there’s nothing anyone can do to stop him.</p>
<p>James is on a mission. He knows that winning a ring with the Lakers and leading three franchises to Championships will have a huge impact on his legacy. <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/Ranking-the-top-40-of-LeBron-James-teammates-from-worst-to-best-NBA-20200527-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The King</a> is one of the greatest playoff performances of all time and <strong>he’s ready to unleash his wrath</strong> and demolish every single player who stands on his way.</p>

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