[Saba Sports News] Dallas, Texas, boosting their season record to 11-6 with a 121-115 win. Mavericks’ key players Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving contributed a combined 68 points, with 23 in the fourth quarter, sealing the game against the Rockets.
When ESPN’s Tim MacMahon questioned Kidd about the successful pairing of Irving and Doncic this season, Kidd expressed frustration over the media’s lack of attention to the Mavericks’ current achievements compared to last season’s difficulties. Kidd urged the media to focus on positive aspects, highlighting the contrast with last year’s coverage, and then abruptly left the conference.
“You made a big deal about last year. But you’re not making a big deal about this year, because s–t’s going good, right? So write some positive s–t. … People will read your positive s–t. You don’t always have to be negative. … We can’t go back to last year. That’s the f—ing problem,” Kidd said right before walking out.
Kidd, known for his notable interactions with the media as the Mavericks’ coach, has seen his team lead the Southwest Division going into Tuesday’s game, marking a significant improvement from missing the play-in tournament last season. Now in his third season with Dallas, Kidd holds a coaching record of 101-80 with the Mavericks.