Luka Doncic gives Mavericks victory with unforgettable performance

Luka Doncic That’s sweet. Despite the physical problems that affected the preseason, the Slovenian started the NBA season in the best possible way, with two wins and two exhibitions. If the first match against Wenbanyama was already remarkable, tonight’s match was even better, both in terms of numbers and in terms of memorableness. The Slovenian capped off a historic night with 49 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists with a well-timed game-tying triple and a pinch of luck that only a select few can have. .

Doncic made 4 of his 9 3-pointers in the final 2:59. Scored 14 of the Mavericks’ last 17 points, This last triple is already part of the Slovenian’s collection of impossible baskets.

After Doncic’s dramatic shot, cam thomas Three seconds later, Josh Green scored from the Dallas line, but he fumbled, declaring the Nets a loss.

tim hardaway jr. Added 19 points, kyrie irving He had 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists in his first game against the Nets since being traded from the Nets to the Mavs.

cam thomas He started in place of the injured man. cameron johnson He led the Nets with 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting.It was a night with many former players on both teams, but none of them were very well received. spencer dinwiddie Those who signed the petition in response to the generosity of the people of Texas. Brooklyn scored 23 points on 6 of 21 triples, but could not maintain the advantage late in the game.

Dinwiddie’s goal gave Brooklyn a 99-106 lead with 7:59 left, but Hurricane Doncic extended the visiting team’s lead to 108-106. All things being equal, the exchange of blows favored the Mavericks. Taking the top MVP candidate right now would tip the balance.