What if Luka Doncic had signed his best career match last night, or rather his most successful match? It's possible both in form and numbers, the Slovenian was exceptional in the victory against the Warriors. The numbers first with 45 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds, and a 143-133 victory against Stephen Curry's teammates. Then there is the form.
The star leader of the Mavericks delivered a simply exceptional first quarter. After four minutes, the Mavericks already lead 23-11, and Luka Doncic is already at 14 points on 100% shooting and 2 assists! “The problem was Luka Doncic”summarizes Steve Kerr. “I think they made their first nine shots. So he was incredible, and you have to give him credit, you have to give Dallas credit. »
In the wake of their maestro, the Mavericks will achieve an almost perfect first half with 81 points scored on 60% shooting. Luka Doncic is huge with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, 9 of 12 on shots, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Never has a player succeeded such a complete first half since the NBA introduced play-by-play.
Third triple-double in four matches
“Luka dominated the match by scoring and distributing the game. He involved everyone”recognizes Stephen Curry. “When you give up 46 points to a team in the first quarter, maybe you can come back, but it will be difficult not only because of the gap, but also because everyone feels good and Klay (Thompson ) was one of them. »
At the end, it was the evening of all 3-point records for the Warriors, as for the Mavericks, and Luka Doncic signed his 80th career triple-double, and his 3rd in four matches.
“No team could miss a shot…” smiles the Slovenian, author of his first dunk of the season. “They had 18 3-pointers at halftime…I felt like no one could miss a shot. It was a pleasant match, with a lot of skill, but it was also a physical match” concludes Luka Doncic.
| Luka Doncic | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | DAL | 72 | 32 | 42.7 | 32.7 | 71.3 | 1.2 | 6.6 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 21.2 |
| 2019-20 | DAL | 61 | 34 | 46.3 | 31.6 | 75.8 | 1.3 | 8.1 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 0.2 | 28.8 |
| 2020-21 | DAL | 66 | 34 | 47.9 | 35.0 | 73.0 | 0.8 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 27.7 |
| 2021-22 | DAL | 65 | 35 | 45.7 | 35.3 | 74.4 | 0.9 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 28.4 |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 66 | 36 | 49.6 | 34.2 | 74.2 | 0.8 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 32.4 |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 70 | 38 | 48.7 | 38.2 | 78.6 | 0.8 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 33.9 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 19 | 37 | 44.6 | 34.4 | 76.6 | 0.6 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 28.1 |
| Total | 419 | 35 | 46.9 | 34.7 | 74.8 | 1.0 | 7.7 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 28.6 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
