Doncic-Irving duo in prime form as Mavericks play in NBA Finals

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving just needed some time together for the Dallas Mavericks to thrive around this formed-not-so-long-ago NBA All-Star pairing. Patience can indeed pay off in this internet-fueled age of instant expectation. After a false start following Irving’s midseason arrival in a trade with Brooklyn, as both players managed their own