Dirk Nowitzki sent an emotional message to Dallas Mavericks fans who were always behind him during his 21-year career, D.J. Augustin and Nikola Vucevic are saying the series with the Toronto Raptors is far from over, while Gordon Hayward receives a beautiful Easter Sunday present.
Nowitzki’s message to the fans
Now former Dallas Mavericks’ star Dirk Nowitzki took out a full-page ad to send a special message to the fans.
"Forever grateful, forever yours, and forever a Dallas Maverick."@swish41 took out a full-page ad in Sunday's News to thank his fans. Read it here: https://t.co/BNNhcXL4v9 pic.twitter.com/Ffldzc2SB8
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) April 21, 2019
The Magic know they can still improve
The Orlando magic opened the playoffs with a surprising road win but the Raptors responded with a couple of victories to take a 2-1 lead. The Magic’s players know they cannot afford to lose Game 4 and they must get a win in front of their own fans.
"We have to take care of business." pic.twitter.com/mmGzXXzb9N
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 21, 2019
Ingles’ elbow to Harden’s throat
The Houston Rockets took a big step toward the next round of the NBA playoffs after defeating the Utah Jazz on the road. James Harden posted a double-double of 22 points and a game-high 10 assists, along with a game-high six steals. The Jazz didn’t have a way to stop him, so Joe Ingles used a little bit of his elbow to slow down The Beard.
Here's your breakdown, @mikeyvp. pic.twitter.com/s4mtNFQGgD
— ClutchFans (@clutchfans) April 21, 2019
Easter kisses for dad
Boston Celtics’ forward Gordon Hayward received a special present for Easter Sunday as his daughters and wife gave him kisses prior to the Game 4 with Indiana Pacers.
Easter Sunday kisses for dad! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3enC028iB3
— NBA (@NBA) April 21, 2019
On this day in 1996
Twenty-three years ago on this day, the mighty Chicago Bulls ended the regular season with a fantastic 72-10 record.
#OTD in 1996, Chicago Bulls finished their regular season by winning 72 games!
via @NBA pic.twitter.com/l04ykym9K9
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 21, 2019
