Brad Townsend: Wes Unseld Jr. on Dinwiddie: “He’s in a situation that fits him better.” Says Porzingis is positively impacting Wizards and that Dinwiddie/Bertans are positively impacting Dallas. “I think it’s a win-win.”
Source: Twitter @townbrad
Source: Twitter @townbrad
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Brad Townsend @townbrad
After Wizards pummel Mavs, Kristaps Porzingis reflects: ‘I just have positive memories from Dallas’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:54 PM
After Wizards pummel Mavs, Kristaps Porzingis reflects: ‘I just have positive memories from Dallas’ dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 11:54 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Spencer Dinwiddie, diplomatic after his reunion with a Wizards team he’s said didn’t fit his game: “Are we beating a dead horse or are we going to kind of let them go to offseason and let us go to playoffs and keep rocking?” – 11:51 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie, diplomatic after his reunion with a Wizards team he’s said didn’t fit his game: “Are we beating a dead horse or are we going to kind of let them go to offseason and let us go to playoffs and keep rocking?” – 11:51 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kristaps Porzingis scores 24 in revenge game vs. Mavericks, Wizards win 135-103 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/01/kri… – 11:31 PM
Kristaps Porzingis scores 24 in revenge game vs. Mavericks, Wizards win 135-103 nba.nbcsports.com/2022/04/01/kri… – 11:31 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks react to disappearing defense and Porzingis’ showing in blowout loss to the Wizards.
mavs.com/kp-wins-the-ba… – 11:13 PM
Mavericks react to disappearing defense and Porzingis’ showing in blowout loss to the Wizards.
mavs.com/kp-wins-the-ba… – 11:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Porzingis on what he says are misconceptions about relationship with Doncic:
“There’s no issue between us. We’re super-cool. We’d always hang out. I would say that’s the biggest misconception. Luka’s a cool dude, hangs out. He’s super-chill. It’s hard not to be cool with him.” – 10:46 PM
Porzingis on what he says are misconceptions about relationship with Doncic:
“There’s no issue between us. We’re super-cool. We’d always hang out. I would say that’s the biggest misconception. Luka’s a cool dude, hangs out. He’s super-chill. It’s hard not to be cool with him.” – 10:46 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kristaps Porzingis says the biggest misconception from his time with Dallas is that he and Luka Doncic didn’t like each other: “Luka’s a cool dude. He’s super chill, he hangs out, so it’s hard not to be cool with him.” – 10:11 PM
Kristaps Porzingis says the biggest misconception from his time with Dallas is that he and Luka Doncic didn’t like each other: “Luka’s a cool dude. He’s super chill, he hangs out, so it’s hard not to be cool with him.” – 10:11 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Porzingis says the biggest misconception about his time in Dallas was that he and Doncic didn’t get along. He says “that wasn’t true at all.” – 10:10 PM
Porzingis says the biggest misconception about his time in Dallas was that he and Doncic didn’t get along. He says “that wasn’t true at all.” – 10:10 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Porzingis on Wizards beats Mavs: “Everyone had my back today.” – 10:06 PM
Porzingis on Wizards beats Mavs: “Everyone had my back today.” – 10:06 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Porzingis: “What I liked is everyone had my back tonight . . . Everybody brought it, came in with high energy.” – 10:06 PM
Porzingis: “What I liked is everyone had my back tonight . . . Everybody brought it, came in with high energy.” – 10:06 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Luka Doncic was dynamite, but the Mavericks turned in a dud against Kristaps Porzingis in Washington dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:55 PM
Luka Doncic was dynamite, but the Mavericks turned in a dud against Kristaps Porzingis in Washington dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 9:55 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
KCP on Spencer Dinwiddie coming back, said he told his Wizards teammates before the game “He ain’t getting no win, either.” – 9:54 PM
KCP on Spencer Dinwiddie coming back, said he told his Wizards teammates before the game “He ain’t getting no win, either.” – 9:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Caldwell-Pope on getting the win for Porzingis: “I told him after the introductions, ‘KP, since they let you go, we’re going to beat ’em up for you.’
“And we did exactly that.” – 9:51 PM
Caldwell-Pope on getting the win for Porzingis: “I told him after the introductions, ‘KP, since they let you go, we’re going to beat ’em up for you.’
“And we did exactly that.” – 9:51 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
KCP said he went up to Porzingis before tonight’s game against the Mavs and said: “‘Since they let you go, we’re gonna beat them up for you.’ That’s the first thing I said and we did that.” – 9:51 PM
KCP said he went up to Porzingis before tonight’s game against the Mavs and said: “‘Since they let you go, we’re gonna beat them up for you.’ That’s the first thing I said and we did that.” – 9:51 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards beat Dallas 135-103 in a fiery lil win, their first meeting since the trade deadline.
KCP: 35p (season high)
Porzingis: 24p
Hachimura: 21p
17 three’s from the Wiz
Doncic had 36 – 9:38 PM
The Wizards beat Dallas 135-103 in a fiery lil win, their first meeting since the trade deadline.
KCP: 35p (season high)
Porzingis: 24p
Hachimura: 21p
17 three’s from the Wiz
Doncic had 36 – 9:38 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
KP revenge game vs Mavs:
24 PTS
9 REB
4 AST
2 3PT
32-point win
He is averaging 22/8 on 47% shooting with the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/xLEDsqBWQ0 – 9:27 PM
KP revenge game vs Mavs:
24 PTS
9 REB
4 AST
2 3PT
32-point win
He is averaging 22/8 on 47% shooting with the Wizards. pic.twitter.com/xLEDsqBWQ0 – 9:27 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks come up empty against Porzingis, Wizards.
mavs.com/kp-wins-the-ba… – 9:25 PM
Mavericks come up empty against Porzingis, Wizards.
mavs.com/kp-wins-the-ba… – 9:25 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Rough play as Deni Advija and Spencer Dinwiddie go noggin-to-knee. Dinwiddie was limping afterward. Advija was shaking off the cobwebs. – 8:59 PM
Rough play as Deni Advija and Spencer Dinwiddie go noggin-to-knee. Dinwiddie was limping afterward. Advija was shaking off the cobwebs. – 8:59 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 3rd quarter: Wizards 94, Mavericks 78
Caldwell-Pope; 23 pts., 4 rebs.
Porzingis: 22 pts., 7 rebs. 2 assts.
Doncic: 32 pts., 7 rebs., 4 assts.
Dinwiddie: 5 pts., 1 reb., 1 asst.
Points scored off turnovers: Wizards 19, Mavs 3 – 8:54 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: Wizards 94, Mavericks 78
Caldwell-Pope; 23 pts., 4 rebs.
Porzingis: 22 pts., 7 rebs. 2 assts.
Doncic: 32 pts., 7 rebs., 4 assts.
Dinwiddie: 5 pts., 1 reb., 1 asst.
Points scored off turnovers: Wizards 19, Mavs 3 – 8:54 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Porzingis scored 12 of Washington’s first 19 points but had gone scoreless since then, until those two free-throws. – 8:30 PM
Porzingis scored 12 of Washington’s first 19 points but had gone scoreless since then, until those two free-throws. – 8:30 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
A poor half as Mavs defense got carved up again, Got out hustled as Wizards scored 12 pts on 6 Off rebs and 13 pts off 7 Mavs turnovers. Were it not for stellar FT shooting (19-20) this would be a lot worse than 67-53. Doncic w/19. KCP 17. KP 12-6. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 8:18 PM
A poor half as Mavs defense got carved up again, Got out hustled as Wizards scored 12 pts on 6 Off rebs and 13 pts off 7 Mavs turnovers. Were it not for stellar FT shooting (19-20) this would be a lot worse than 67-53. Doncic w/19. KCP 17. KP 12-6. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 8:18 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 1st half: Wizards 67, Mavericks 53
Porzingis: 12 pts., 6 rebs., 2 assts.
Caldwell-Pope: 17 pts., 2 rebs.
Doncic: 19 pts., 5 rebs., 1 asst.
Dinwiddie: 5 pts., 1 reb., 1 asst.
FG%: Wizards 53%, Mavs 43% – 8:13 PM
End of the 1st half: Wizards 67, Mavericks 53
Porzingis: 12 pts., 6 rebs., 2 assts.
Caldwell-Pope: 17 pts., 2 rebs.
Doncic: 19 pts., 5 rebs., 1 asst.
Dinwiddie: 5 pts., 1 reb., 1 asst.
FG%: Wizards 53%, Mavs 43% – 8:13 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Most of Brunson’s points have come in the paint. Doesn’t seem to fear Porzingis, probably because he’s practiced against him so often. – 7:52 PM
Most of Brunson’s points have come in the paint. Doesn’t seem to fear Porzingis, probably because he’s practiced against him so often. – 7:52 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Fittingly, game’s leading scorers, with 12 apiece: Porzingis and Doncic. – 7:49 PM
Fittingly, game’s leading scorers, with 12 apiece: Porzingis and Doncic. – 7:49 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
At end of the first quarter, the Wizards lead the Mavericks 41-30. Kristaps Porzingis has eight points and three rebounds against his former team. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Luka Doncic lead all scorers with 12 points apiece. – 7:41 PM
At end of the first quarter, the Wizards lead the Mavericks 41-30. Kristaps Porzingis has eight points and three rebounds against his former team. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Luka Doncic lead all scorers with 12 points apiece. – 7:41 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
A dual tribute video for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans in their return to D.C. pic.twitter.com/n440fttlqH – 7:27 PM
A dual tribute video for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans in their return to D.C. pic.twitter.com/n440fttlqH – 7:27 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
During the game’s first timeout, the Wizards just aired a tribute on the Jumbotron to both Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. There wasn’t any loud cheering but also no loud booing that I heard. – 7:24 PM
During the game’s first timeout, the Wizards just aired a tribute on the Jumbotron to both Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. There wasn’t any loud cheering but also no loud booing that I heard. – 7:24 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
In his first game against the Mavs since he was traded by the Mavs, Kristaps Porzingis has scored eight of the Wizards’ first 19 points. He’s being aggressive — perhaps too much. He just attempted a 3-pointer from 28 feet early in the shot clock. – 7:23 PM
In his first game against the Mavs since he was traded by the Mavs, Kristaps Porzingis has scored eight of the Wizards’ first 19 points. He’s being aggressive — perhaps too much. He just attempted a 3-pointer from 28 feet early in the shot clock. – 7:23 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kristaps with six quick points as Washington takes a 15-9 lead on the Mavericks. – 7:20 PM
Kristaps with six quick points as Washington takes a 15-9 lead on the Mavericks. – 7:20 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
Kristaps Porzingis has a new team but is still a man of the people. pic.twitter.com/LHFZ7yJRsf – 7:01 PM
Kristaps Porzingis has a new team but is still a man of the people. pic.twitter.com/LHFZ7yJRsf – 7:01 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic,
WAS starters: KCP, Hachimura, Porzingis, Kispert, Satoransky.
6:10 tip @theeagledallas – 6:37 PM
Mavs starters: Bullock, DFS, Powell, Brunson, Doncic,
WAS starters: KCP, Hachimura, Porzingis, Kispert, Satoransky.
6:10 tip @theeagledallas – 6:37 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Wondered if Kidd might start Dinwiddie, but he’s going with the usual starters: Doncic, Brunson, Powell, Finney-Smith, Bullock.
And, yes, KP is playing, listed as a starter for Washington. – 6:36 PM
Wondered if Kidd might start Dinwiddie, but he’s going with the usual starters: Doncic, Brunson, Powell, Finney-Smith, Bullock.
And, yes, KP is playing, listed as a starter for Washington. – 6:36 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
See Luka Doncic warm up before Wizards-Mavs and hear the latest update on whether Kyle Kuzma (and Porzingis) will be shut down in my 3 keys to the game.
Tipoff is at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington pic.twitter.com/DpfI4x2iza – 6:12 PM
See Luka Doncic warm up before Wizards-Mavs and hear the latest update on whether Kyle Kuzma (and Porzingis) will be shut down in my 3 keys to the game.
Tipoff is at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington pic.twitter.com/DpfI4x2iza – 6:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Wes Unseld Jr. on Dinwiddie: “He’s in a situation that fits him better.” Says Porzingis is positively impacting Wizards and that Dinwiddie/Bertans are positively impacting Dallas. “I think it’s a win-win.” – 5:27 PM
Wes Unseld Jr. on Dinwiddie: “He’s in a situation that fits him better.” Says Porzingis is positively impacting Wizards and that Dinwiddie/Bertans are positively impacting Dallas. “I think it’s a win-win.” – 5:27 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. says the Wizards being eliminated from the playoffs does not change their plans to return Kyle Kuzma from his injury, at least as of now. Indicated that could change for both him and Porzingis. – 5:23 PM
Wes Unseld Jr. says the Wizards being eliminated from the playoffs does not change their plans to return Kyle Kuzma from his injury, at least as of now. Indicated that could change for both him and Porzingis. – 5:23 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Spencer Dinwiddie and Tommy Sheppard dap up and hug before the former begins his pre-game warmup routine – 5:03 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie and Tommy Sheppard dap up and hug before the former begins his pre-game warmup routine – 5:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Kristaps Porzingis’ time in Dallas went by too fast. And we all know why it didn’t ultimately work. Here’s a reminder.
mavs.com/mavs-see-porzi… – 12:36 PM
Kristaps Porzingis’ time in Dallas went by too fast. And we all know why it didn’t ultimately work. Here’s a reminder.
mavs.com/mavs-see-porzi… – 12:36 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Tonight, the Wizards and Mavericks will play each other for the first time since their Feb. 10 trade headlined by Kristaps Porzingis and Spencer Dinwiddie. After seven weeks’ worth of games, @Tim Cato and I reassess the trade at @The Athletic.
theathletic.com/3221060/2022/0… – 12:15 PM
Tonight, the Wizards and Mavericks will play each other for the first time since their Feb. 10 trade headlined by Kristaps Porzingis and Spencer Dinwiddie. After seven weeks’ worth of games, @Tim Cato and I reassess the trade at @The Athletic.
theathletic.com/3221060/2022/0… – 12:15 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Spencer Dinwiddie revenge game incoming tonight vs. the Washington Wizards.
1. Peep the location.
2. Peep the caption. pic.twitter.com/ZpyRisejfW – 9:03 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie revenge game incoming tonight vs. the Washington Wizards.
1. Peep the location.
2. Peep the caption. pic.twitter.com/ZpyRisejfW – 9:03 AM
Spencer Dinwiddie @SDinwiddie_25
Think about 365 days ago. Even you didn’t see it going like this lol #mffl @ Washington D.C. instagram.com/p/CbzwvEju02J/… – 8:40 AM
Think about 365 days ago. Even you didn’t see it going like this lol #mffl @ Washington D.C. instagram.com/p/CbzwvEju02J/… – 8:40 AM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks have moved along from Kristaps Porzingis.
mavs.com/mavs-see-porzi… – 12:05 AM
Mavericks have moved along from Kristaps Porzingis.
mavs.com/mavs-see-porzi… – 12:05 AM
More on this storyline
Kristaps Porzingis made his return to Madison Square Garden that November and it was a major story in the NBA. This time, he doesn’t think there be as much hype. “I think it’s going to be a good game. It’s not going to be like my first game with Dallas in New York. That one was just crazy. This one is going to be a bit more just me competing against my old team. We’ll see,” he said. -via NBC Sports / March 31, 2022
Before the Dallas Mavericks traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans at the deadline, they attempted to send him to the Toronto Raptors in a deal for Goran Dragic and Gary Trent Jr. While the Mavericks hoped Porzingis would be a second star to pair with Luka Doncic, it never played out that way on the floor. -via RealGM / March 4, 2022
“They tried to trade him to Toronto,” said Tim MacMahon on The Lowe Post. “My understanding is their discussions there were Dragic and Gary Trent. Toronto understandably said ‘We’re not giving up Gary Trent Jr.’” -via RealGM / March 4, 2022