The Dallas Mavericks’ superstar Luka Doncic saw his impressive triple-double streak end in a 109-99 win over the Golden State Warriors. Doncic was forced to exit the game halfway through the fourth quarter due to a hamstring issue and finished the night with 21 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

Entering the Warriors’ game, Doncic was on a tear that saw him notch a triple-double in seven consecutive games and set a pair of NBA records. He set the record for most consecutive triple-doubles with at least 30 points (six) and most consecutive triple-doubles with 35 points (five).

“He just gave me a signal that his hamstring was tight, so we took him out,” said Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd after the game.

Doncic is currently leading the league with 34.3 points per game while also averaging 9.0 rebounds and 9.8 assists. The Mavs are currently eight in the West and have won their last four games. 

While Doncic wasn’t able to keep his streak going, another Mavs player is still keeping his alive. Daniel Gafford continued his streak of consecutive field goals made against the Warriors, going five out of five from the floor. Gafford has now made 33 field goals in the past five games, pulling closer to Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record of 35.

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Dallas Mavericks’ superstar Luka Doncic is the new member of the NBA’s 10,000 points club. Doncic reached the mark after scoring 50 points in a 128-114 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Doncic needed just 358 games to reach 10K career points in the NBA, which is the seventh fastest in league history. The most recent player to do it in fewer games was legendary Michael Jordan.

While the highlight of the night was his scoring, Doncic impacted the Suns’ game in all sorts of other ways. He also dished 15 assists and grabbed six rebounds while adding four steals and three blocks.

“Always, when this kind [of] award comes with a win, it’s even more fun,” said Doncic after the game. “It was a tough road game, and we won. So, outside of the 10K and 50 points, we won the game. So, I’m really happy.”

Doncic has been on a tear so far in 2023-24, making a case for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. He is averaging a career-high 33.5 points and 9.4 assists while adding 8.5 rebounds and shooting a career-best 38.7 from behind the arc.

Thanks to Doncic’s impressive run, the Mavs are currently fifth in the Western Conference with an 18-12 record.

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The Dallas Mavericks’ phenom Luka Doncic didn’t disappoint in his NBA playoffs second-round debut. Facing the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the 2022 Western Conference semis, Doncic scored 45 points while also adding 12 rebounds and eight assists. He also did that while being guarded by the NBA Defensive Player of the Year finalist Mikal Bridges.

Unfortunately for the Mavs and Doncic, his amazing performance wasn’t enough to overcome the No. 1 seeded Suns. Relying on team play and newly-recovered All-Star guard Devin Booker, Phoenix claimed a comfortable 121-114 win and took an important lead in the series. 

Booker finished the game with 23 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while DeAndre Ayton added 25 points and eight boards. All the remaining Suns’ starters were in double digits as well.

Dallas only had three other players besides Doncic to score more than eight points. Also, Doncic outscored the remainder of the Dallas’ starting lineup by six points. This disparity was noted by head coach Jason Kidd, who said after the game that other Mavs players need to step up as well.

“We’ve just got to get someone to join the party,” Kidd said.

The Mavs will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday when the two teams are scheduled to face in Game 2 at the Footprint Center.

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Dallas Mavericks’ star guard Luka Doncic won’t miss his first All-Star game after all. Doncic, who missed the past couple of weeks due to ankle injury, confirmed that he will return to action in time to participate in All-Star weekend festivities.

Doncic shared the news with repoters on Tuesday after team practice.

“I’m ready,” said Doncic via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “I’m just excited to be back out there and play basketball.”

According to Macmahon, Doncic will be on court even before the All-Star break, as he intends to play in the upcoming Mavs’ game against Sacramento Kings.

Luka Doncic has been crucial for Mavs this season, helping the team to insert themselves into playoff contention in a loaded Western Conference. Doncic also established himself as an MVP candidate, averaging 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game. However, his great run was troubled with ankle issues which caused him to miss 11 games this season.

Doncic, who is currently in his second NBA season, has been voted a starter in the All-Star game which will take place in Chicago. He will also play in the Rising Stars game for the World team.

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It’s rare to see a second-year player establishing himself as a legitimate MVP candidate, but Luka Doncic is doing just that. After an impressive rookie season, Doncic is having even better sophomore year, averaging 28.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game.

Doncic is doing all of this in Dallas Mavericks’ jersey, changing the franchise’s luck and leading them on the path to their first playoff appearance since 2016. It’s curious how before entering the 2019 NBA Draft, the 20-year-old Slovenian though he’ll be changing Sacramento Kings’ luck.

Doncic recently had a chat with Sam Amick of The Athletic and told him that he believed Kings would be the team where he’ll start his NBA career.

“They came to Madrid (to see him play for Real Madrid and to share a dinner on June 5, 2018),” Doncic told Amick. “They came with the owner. Everybody came, so I honestly thought they were going to pick me.”

Despite taking the interest in Doncic, Kings decided to pass on him and pick Marvin Bagley III. 

“I mean, I think it’s because of Euroleague; it’s different basketball,” said Doncic when asked why he thinks Sacramento opted not to draft him.

Luka Doncic entered the draft as the most accomplished European prospect ever, having won EuropeanLeague MVP honors just weeks prior. Still, the NBA team were cautious about the way his game will translate to the more athletic league, while also considering Doncic to be a sub-par defender.

Phoenix Suns, possessing No.1 pick and needing a center, opted to draft Deandre Ayton out of Arizona University, leaving the clear path for Kings to take Doncic. But Sacramento also passed, deeming that Bagley fits better into their system.  Mavs grabbed the opportunity, made a trade with Atlanta Hawks to jump to No.3, and the rest is history.

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Dallas Mavericks’ sensation Luka Doncic continues to amaze the NBA world with his spectacular performances at the start of the new season. The latest one came against San Antonio Spurs when Doncic led Mavs to 117-110 win and he became the second-youngest player to have 40 or more points in a triple-double effort behind LeBron James.

Doncic ended the Spurs game with 42 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds and joined LeBron James as the only player in history to have a 40+ points triple-double before turning 21. It was also his sixth triple-double in 13 games.

“It feels like every day there are stats you don’t know about, stats that you read about,” – said Doncic after the game. “It’s great to hit.”

Doncic is currently averaging 29.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists, and this shows up in Mavs’ win and loss column. Dallas is currently fifth in the West, with 8-5 record.

“This guy can do anything he wants to on a basketball court,” – said the team’s coach Rick Carlisle. “He’s having one of those magical runs right now. It’s a phenomenal thing to watch. It’s a phenomenal thing to be a part of.”

Luka Doncic will try to continue his magical run against Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, before taking on the Western Conference juggernaut Houston Rockets.

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Dallas Mavericks’ rookie Luka Doncic is taking the NBA by storm. The 19-year-old had another stellar performance on Sunday, draining 26 points in the 119-114 loss to Golden State Warriors and showed once again why he is running away with the Rookie of the Year award this early in the season. And while this wasn’t enough for his team to get a win, it did earn him praises from the opponent’s team.

Speaking with reporters before the game, Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said that Doncic already looks like an All-Star player even if he is this early in his NBA career. Kerr then went on to double down on his statement after the game.

“I haven’t really done the math,” – said Kerr. “I haven’t gone line by line. So I probably threw that out there without truly doing my homework. I do have a vote for reserves. I think what I meant to say is he sure looks like an All-Star. So whether he makes it or not, he’s an All-Star. Certain guys just stand out. You see what they do, you see what they mean to the game. And if he doesn’t make it this year, he’s going to make it soon enough.”

Golden States’ players were also impressed with his basketball abilities.

“He’s unbelievable,” – said Curry about Doncic. “You can tell he’s just experienced in terms of playing high-level basketball. A guy that’s always at his own pace. I’m sure he had heard all the doubters and people talking about his game who really didn’t know much about him, and he’s made himself known for sure. It’s fun to watch in terms of the future of the league.”

“I don’t know if he’s an All-Star with how the numbers work, but he’s an All-Star player,” – added Draymond Green. “So I don’t know if he’ll be an All-Star, per se [this year], but he’s definitely an All-Star talent — that’s for damn sure.”

Luka Doncic has a real shot at making an All-Star appearance this year, given the fact that he currently sits at number two in fan voting in the Western Conference. Doncic is currently averaging 20.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

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Real Madrid star guard Luka Doncic has just given some headaches to the NBA executives. The 19-year-old is projected to be among top three picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, but apparently, he isn’t sure that he will leave Europe and come to NBA next season.

“Ι’m not sure if these are the last two games [in Europe],” – said Doncic at a news conference for the EuroLeague Final Four on Thursday. “We have yet to make this decision. Perhaps after the season.“

Doncic will have until June 11 to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft in case he decides to stay in Europe. He might stay with Real Madrid even if he decides to stay in the draft since he will have no obligation to come and play in the NBA.

His hesitance to confirm if he will come to the United States next season might also be a strategy devised to defer certain teams from drafting him. In case that he lands with the Sacramento Kings or Atlanta Hawks and he doesn’t want to play there, he could sign an extension with Real Madrid and wait until the team that drafted him trades his rights somewhere he does want to play.

Luka Doncic is considered to be the top international prospect in the upcoming draft and maybe the best player available. He already has an experience playing on a senior level and emerged as Real Madrid’s leader while being named Europe’s best young basketball player in both 2017 and 2018. He currently averages 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.

Luka Doncic also found success on an international level playing for Slovenia winning EuroBasket in 2017.

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The Dallas Mavericks’ superstar Luka Doncic saw his impressive triple-double streak end in a 109-99 win over the Golden State Warriors. Doncic was forced to exit the game halfway through the fourth quarter due to a hamstring issue and finished the night with 21 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.

Entering the Warriors’ game, Doncic was on a tear that saw him notch a triple-double in seven consecutive games and set a pair of NBA records. He set the record for most consecutive triple-doubles with at least 30 points (six) and most consecutive triple-doubles with 35 points (five).

“He just gave me a signal that his hamstring was tight, so we took him out,” said Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd after the game.

Doncic is currently leading the league with 34.3 points per game while also averaging 9.0 rebounds and 9.8 assists. The Mavs are currently eight in the West and have won their last four games. 

While Doncic wasn’t able to keep his streak going, another Mavs player is still keeping his alive. Daniel Gafford continued his streak of consecutive field goals made against the Warriors, going five out of five from the floor. Gafford has now made 33 field goals in the past five games, pulling closer to Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record of 35.

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Dallas Mavericks’ superstar Luka Doncic is the new member of the NBA’s 10,000 points club. Doncic reached the mark after scoring 50 points in a 128-114 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Doncic needed just 358 games to reach 10K career points in the NBA, which is the seventh fastest in league history. The most recent player to do it in fewer games was legendary Michael Jordan.

While the highlight of the night was his scoring, Doncic impacted the Suns’ game in all sorts of other ways. He also dished 15 assists and grabbed six rebounds while adding four steals and three blocks.

“Always, when this kind [of] award comes with a win, it’s even more fun,” said Doncic after the game. “It was a tough road game, and we won. So, outside of the 10K and 50 points, we won the game. So, I’m really happy.”

Doncic has been on a tear so far in 2023-24, making a case for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award. He is averaging a career-high 33.5 points and 9.4 assists while adding 8.5 rebounds and shooting a career-best 38.7 from behind the arc.

Thanks to Doncic’s impressive run, the Mavs are currently fifth in the Western Conference with an 18-12 record.

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The Dallas Mavericks’ phenom Luka Doncic didn’t disappoint in his NBA playoffs second-round debut. Facing the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the 2022 Western Conference semis, Doncic scored 45 points while also adding 12 rebounds and eight assists. He also did that while being guarded by the NBA Defensive Player of the Year finalist Mikal Bridges.

Unfortunately for the Mavs and Doncic, his amazing performance wasn’t enough to overcome the No. 1 seeded Suns. Relying on team play and newly-recovered All-Star guard Devin Booker, Phoenix claimed a comfortable 121-114 win and took an important lead in the series. 

Booker finished the game with 23 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, while DeAndre Ayton added 25 points and eight boards. All the remaining Suns’ starters were in double digits as well.

Dallas only had three other players besides Doncic to score more than eight points. Also, Doncic outscored the remainder of the Dallas’ starting lineup by six points. This disparity was noted by head coach Jason Kidd, who said after the game that other Mavs players need to step up as well.

“We’ve just got to get someone to join the party,” Kidd said.

The Mavs will have a chance to bounce back on Wednesday when the two teams are scheduled to face in Game 2 at the Footprint Center.

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Dallas Mavericks’ star guard Luka Doncic won’t miss his first All-Star game after all. Doncic, who missed the past couple of weeks due to ankle injury, confirmed that he will return to action in time to participate in All-Star weekend festivities.

Doncic shared the news with repoters on Tuesday after team practice.

“I’m ready,” said Doncic via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “I’m just excited to be back out there and play basketball.”

According to Macmahon, Doncic will be on court even before the All-Star break, as he intends to play in the upcoming Mavs’ game against Sacramento Kings.

Luka Doncic has been crucial for Mavs this season, helping the team to insert themselves into playoff contention in a loaded Western Conference. Doncic also established himself as an MVP candidate, averaging 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game. However, his great run was troubled with ankle issues which caused him to miss 11 games this season.

Doncic, who is currently in his second NBA season, has been voted a starter in the All-Star game which will take place in Chicago. He will also play in the Rising Stars game for the World team.

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It’s rare to see a second-year player establishing himself as a legitimate MVP candidate, but Luka Doncic is doing just that. After an impressive rookie season, Doncic is having even better sophomore year, averaging 28.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game.

Doncic is doing all of this in Dallas Mavericks’ jersey, changing the franchise’s luck and leading them on the path to their first playoff appearance since 2016. It’s curious how before entering the 2019 NBA Draft, the 20-year-old Slovenian though he’ll be changing Sacramento Kings’ luck.

Doncic recently had a chat with Sam Amick of The Athletic and told him that he believed Kings would be the team where he’ll start his NBA career.

“They came to Madrid (to see him play for Real Madrid and to share a dinner on June 5, 2018),” Doncic told Amick. “They came with the owner. Everybody came, so I honestly thought they were going to pick me.”

Despite taking the interest in Doncic, Kings decided to pass on him and pick Marvin Bagley III. 

“I mean, I think it’s because of Euroleague; it’s different basketball,” said Doncic when asked why he thinks Sacramento opted not to draft him.

Luka Doncic entered the draft as the most accomplished European prospect ever, having won EuropeanLeague MVP honors just weeks prior. Still, the NBA team were cautious about the way his game will translate to the more athletic league, while also considering Doncic to be a sub-par defender.

Phoenix Suns, possessing No.1 pick and needing a center, opted to draft Deandre Ayton out of Arizona University, leaving the clear path for Kings to take Doncic. But Sacramento also passed, deeming that Bagley fits better into their system.  Mavs grabbed the opportunity, made a trade with Atlanta Hawks to jump to No.3, and the rest is history.

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Dallas Mavericks’ sensation Luka Doncic continues to amaze the NBA world with his spectacular performances at the start of the new season. The latest one came against San Antonio Spurs when Doncic led Mavs to 117-110 win and he became the second-youngest player to have 40 or more points in a triple-double effort behind LeBron James.

Doncic ended the Spurs game with 42 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds and joined LeBron James as the only player in history to have a 40+ points triple-double before turning 21. It was also his sixth triple-double in 13 games.

“It feels like every day there are stats you don’t know about, stats that you read about,” – said Doncic after the game. “It’s great to hit.”

Doncic is currently averaging 29.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists, and this shows up in Mavs’ win and loss column. Dallas is currently fifth in the West, with 8-5 record.

“This guy can do anything he wants to on a basketball court,” – said the team’s coach Rick Carlisle. “He’s having one of those magical runs right now. It’s a phenomenal thing to watch. It’s a phenomenal thing to be a part of.”

Luka Doncic will try to continue his magical run against Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, before taking on the Western Conference juggernaut Houston Rockets.

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Dallas Mavericks’ rookie Luka Doncic is taking the NBA by storm. The 19-year-old had another stellar performance on Sunday, draining 26 points in the 119-114 loss to Golden State Warriors and showed once again why he is running away with the Rookie of the Year award this early in the season. And while this wasn’t enough for his team to get a win, it did earn him praises from the opponent’s team.

Speaking with reporters before the game, Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said that Doncic already looks like an All-Star player even if he is this early in his NBA career. Kerr then went on to double down on his statement after the game.

“I haven’t really done the math,” – said Kerr. “I haven’t gone line by line. So I probably threw that out there without truly doing my homework. I do have a vote for reserves. I think what I meant to say is he sure looks like an All-Star. So whether he makes it or not, he’s an All-Star. Certain guys just stand out. You see what they do, you see what they mean to the game. And if he doesn’t make it this year, he’s going to make it soon enough.”

Golden States’ players were also impressed with his basketball abilities.

“He’s unbelievable,” – said Curry about Doncic. “You can tell he’s just experienced in terms of playing high-level basketball. A guy that’s always at his own pace. I’m sure he had heard all the doubters and people talking about his game who really didn’t know much about him, and he’s made himself known for sure. It’s fun to watch in terms of the future of the league.”

“I don’t know if he’s an All-Star with how the numbers work, but he’s an All-Star player,” – added Draymond Green. “So I don’t know if he’ll be an All-Star, per se [this year], but he’s definitely an All-Star talent — that’s for damn sure.”

Luka Doncic has a real shot at making an All-Star appearance this year, given the fact that he currently sits at number two in fan voting in the Western Conference. Doncic is currently averaging 20.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

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Real Madrid star guard Luka Doncic has just given some headaches to the NBA executives. The 19-year-old is projected to be among top three picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, but apparently, he isn’t sure that he will leave Europe and come to NBA next season.

“Ι’m not sure if these are the last two games [in Europe],” – said Doncic at a news conference for the EuroLeague Final Four on Thursday. “We have yet to make this decision. Perhaps after the season.“

Doncic will have until June 11 to withdraw his name from the NBA Draft in case he decides to stay in Europe. He might stay with Real Madrid even if he decides to stay in the draft since he will have no obligation to come and play in the NBA.

His hesitance to confirm if he will come to the United States next season might also be a strategy devised to defer certain teams from drafting him. In case that he lands with the Sacramento Kings or Atlanta Hawks and he doesn’t want to play there, he could sign an extension with Real Madrid and wait until the team that drafted him trades his rights somewhere he does want to play.

Luka Doncic is considered to be the top international prospect in the upcoming draft and maybe the best player available. He already has an experience playing on a senior level and emerged as Real Madrid’s leader while being named Europe’s best young basketball player in both 2017 and 2018. He currently averages 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.

Luka Doncic also found success on an international level playing for Slovenia winning EuroBasket in 2017.

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