NBA

2024 - 6 - 15

NBA Drama: Luka Dončić Shines and Charles Barkley Shocks the World

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In a whirlwind of basketball news, Luka Dončić dominates Game 4 while Charles Barkley drops a retirement bombshell!

In a thrilling turn of events, Luka Dončić, hailed as basketball's most effective derriere, silenced critics with a stellar performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Mavericks star showcased his defensive prowess, dispelling any doubts about his abilities. On the other end of the spectrum, the legendary Charles Barkley made waves by announcing his retirement from broadcasting after the 2024-25 season. His candid commentary on 'Inside the NBA' will surely be missed by fans.

The Mavericks' impressive victory in Game 4 against the Celtics has set the stage for an intense Game 5 showdown. With their season on the line, Dallas delivered a dominant performance, forcing the Finals back to Boston. Dončić's stellar play highlighted his readiness to lead his team to victory.

As the NBA world buzzes with Luka Dončić's heroics and Charles Barkley's retirement bombshell, the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming games reach new heights. Fans are eager to see if Dončić can maintain his exceptional form and lead the Mavericks to a stunning comeback against the Celtics. Meanwhile, Barkley's announcement has sparked discussions about the future of NBA broadcasting without his iconic presence.

In a stunning twist, Luka Dončić's commanding performance in Game 4 not only saved the Mavericks from a potential sweep but also solidified his standing as a rising star in the league. On the other hand, Charles Barkley's decision to retire from TV after the 2024-25 NBA season marks the end of an era in basketball commentary. The NBA landscape will undoubtedly feel the void left by Barkley's entertaining and unfiltered takes on the game.

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Luka Dončić, basketball's most effective derriere, strikes back in the ... (The Guardian)

The Mavericks star, and particularly his defense, had been much maligned coming into Friday night's Game 4. He quickly set the record straight.

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Charles Barkley says he's retiring from broadcasting after 2024-25 ... (CNN)

Charles Barkley, the basketball Hall of Famer whose second career as a blunt, no-BS commentator on TNT's “Inside the NBA” may have eclipsed the heights he ...

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Starting 5, June 15: Dallas forces Game 5 in NBA Finals | NBA.com (NBA.com)

With their season on the line, the Mavs respond with a dominant Game 4 win to send the Finals back to Boston on Monday.

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Luka Dončić delivers another day for Dallas to extend NBA Finals ... (The New York Times)

Regardless of what comes next, Dončić showed the basketball world that he is ready and willing to take the next step.

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Mavericks' Luka Doncic shuts up critics with dominant Game 4 in ... (New York Post)

If there's such a thing as saving face in the NBA Finals, Luka Doncic accomplished it Friday night.

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NBA great makes shock retirement call (NEWS.com.au)

Charles Barkley has cleared the air on his NBA media future — and he won't be on the airwaves for much longer.

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Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter ... (WAFF)

The Hall of Fame player ...

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2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores: Mavericks extend NBA ... (CBSSports.com)

The Celtics are just one win away from their 18th NBA title.

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Charles Barkley announces retirement from broadcasting: "Next ... (CBS News)

The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.

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Mavericks roll past Celtics to avoid sweep in NBA Finals (Loop Caribbean News)

Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in a dominant first half and the Dallas Mavericks rolled to a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics to avoid a sweep in ...

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Mavericks finally show Celtics and the NBA world their best (The New York Times)

The 38-year-old veteran, who has played in 185 postseason games in his career, uttered the most meaningful observation following the Dallas Mavericks' drubbing ...

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Charles Barkley announces retirement from TV after 2024-25 NBA ... (The Independent)

The star player-turned-commentator said his heart was 'full with joy and gratitude'

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Charles Barkley Calls It Quits: TNT's Star Will Retire In 2025 Amid ... (Forbes)

Charles Barkley has been publicly pessimistic about TNT keeping its longstanding NBA media rights amid contract negotiations with several rivals.

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Charles Barkley announces plans to retire from television next year ... (Fox News)

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkely announced Friday that he intends to retire from broadcast television at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 NBA season, ...

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Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter ... (WDTV)

The Hall of Fame player ...

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Charles Barkley announces plans to retire in 2025 amid NBA media ... (The Washington Post)

The Hall of Fame forward turned widely respected broadcaster, has been a mainstay on TNT since his retirement from the league in 2000.

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Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on TV, no matter ... (WDBJ7)

The Hall of Fame player ...

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Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals ... (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season. Boston's 122-84 Game 4 loss to Dallas had all kinds of superlatives, ...

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Can the Mavericks take Game 5 and extend the NBA Finals? | Good ... (Yahoo Sports)

Yahoo Sports senior NBA reporter Vincent Goodwill and basketball analyst Isis Young discuss the keys to Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Dallas ...

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Charles Barkley says the next NBA season will be his last on TV (News 5 Cleveland)

The Hall of Fame player has spent the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT, which could lose the rights to broadcast NBA after next season. But no ...

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Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals ... (What'sUpNewp)

It ended the Celtics' 10-game playoff win streak. It was the Celtics' lowest scoring output of the season and marked the first time the Celtics have allowed the ...

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Charles Barkley Says He'll Retire From Broadcasting After Next NBA ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

TNT may be on the verge of losing the NBA… and its most famous broadcaster. Former NBA great Charles Barkley, who co-hosts TNT's NBA coverage and Inside the ...

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NBA Finals Game 4 Reaction: Mavs stomp Celtics, sending series ... (Yahoo Sports)

Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young recap game 4 of the NBA Finals, which saw the Dallas Mavericks crush the Celtics to send the series back to Boston.

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Dell and Steph Curry among 15 greatest father-son duos in NBA ... (NBA.com)

Celebrate Father's Day with a look at some of the most dominant father-son duos who helped shape NBA history, from the Currys to the Paytons.

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5 Takeaways from Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals (GiveMeSport)

Game 4 was one where Dallas finally had the edge on both sides of the ball, witnessing an off night from Boston that sees the series extend to Game 5.

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Charles Barkley says he will retire from TV after NBA's next season ... (UPI.com)

NBA and TV legend Charles Barkley said he plans to retire from broadcasting after the league's 2024-2025 season.

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NBA Finals Film Study: Mavericks stand up defensively in Game 4 ... (NBA.com)

With their season on the line, the Dallas Mavericks finally played championship-level defense in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

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Mavs avoid sweep, win Game 4 in third-largest NBA Finals rout ... (ESPN Philippines)

The Mavericks rolled to the third-largest win in NBA Finals history, a 38-point drubbing of the Celtics in Game 4 to avoid a sweep.

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2024 NBA Finals: Mavericks finally find their confidence in Game 4 ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

The Larry O'Brien Trophy was hidden somewhere in the bowels of American Airlines Center on Friday, being carefully polished and waiting to be claimed by the ...

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2024 NBA Finals: Celtics stunned in lopsided loss to Mavericks in ... (Yahoo Sports)

As Mazzulla told reporters before Game 4, though, a healthy share of the credit should also go to the team his Celtics had the chance to sweep. “Dallas is a ...

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Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals ... (Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel)

It ended the Celtics' 10-game playoff win streak. It was the Celtics' lowest scoring output of the season and marked the first time the Celtics have allowed the ...

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