Doncic struggled from the field (7-21) and shared the team-worst minus-13 rating with teammate P.J. Washington despite scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I think that game is on me, I just didn't give enough energy,\" said a dejected Doncic post-game to reporters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kyrie Irving also had a forgettable night, scoring just 16 points on inefficient shooting (6-18) with four turnovers. Both stars acknowledged their role in ending the Mavericks' five-game winning streak. Doncic shouldered the blame for the loss, while Irving regretted his sloppy play in the first quarter that set a negative tone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"He's not alone in this, I expect him to say something like that, especially knowing how much he cares and how much he wants to win and how much he wants to lead our group. So I expect nothing less. I think you heard me, too, just say that it's on me. That's what you're supposed to hear from your leaders of your team,\" said Kyrie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's not on them, it's on us as a team. We are a unit. We go out there, and we play together, we win together, we lose together. It's not on one person. I know that they're the leaders of the team, that head of the snake, but we got their back through thick and through thin,\" said Derrick Jones Jr.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Minnesota adjusted their defensive strategy, switching Jaden McDaniels to Irving and Anthony Edwards to Doncic. This marked the first time all playoffs that both Mavs stars shot below 35% from the field. Doncic, who struggled against Edwards' defense (5-15), wouldn't comment on the impact of the matchup, instead praising Edwards' all-around performance (29 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The series now heads to Minnesota for a pivotal Game 5, with the Mavericks still holding a commanding 3-1 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/05\/nba-doncic-irving-take-the-blame-for-mavericks-100-105-loss-against-timberwolves.jpg", "alt_img": "NBA: Doncic & Irving take the blame for Mavericks 100-105 loss against Timberwolves", "alt_title": "NBA: Doncic & Irving take the blame for Mavericks 100-105 loss against Timberwolves", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "NBA: Doncic & Irving Take The Blame For Mavericks 100-105 Loss Against Timberwolves On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "NBA: Doncic & Irving Take The Blame For Mavericks 100-105 Loss Against Timberwolves, Derrick Jones Jr: Luka Doncic's triple-double couldn't prevent the Dallas Mavericks from falling 100-105 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game.", "seo_keywords": "Photo Credit, Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Western Conference, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards", "tag": "", "tagging": "Photo Credit, Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Western Conference, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "nba-doncic-irving-take-the-blame-for-mavericks-100-105-loss-against-timberwolves", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "919", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2024-05-29 12:14:03", "updated": "2024-05-29 12:14:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Photo Credit, Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Western Conference, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr, Jaden McDaniels, Anthony Edwards", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-05-29 12:14:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "others", "cnmid": "909471", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/nba-doncic-irving-take-the-blame-for-mavericks-100-105-loss-against-timberwolves-15560" }