Luka Doncic guides Dallas Mavericks past New York Knicks

Luka Doncic guides Dallas Mavericks past New York Knicks

Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks with 26 points as they outscored the New York Knicks 99-86. Doncic was one of the five scorers for Mavericks who scored in double digits in this particular game. Jalen Brunson had 15 points, Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr each had 14 points, while Josh Richardson had 14 points for the away team as well. After this win the Mavericks have won 3 consecutive games. 

On the contrary, the host, New York Knicks have lost 3 consecutive game and were led by Alec Burks in this game with 20 points, while Julius Randle adding 14 and Reggie Bullock registering 13 against his name.   

Luka Doncic takes the spotlight after Mavericks beat Knicks 99-86 

Dallas Mavericks led 72-69 after three quarters, and extended its advantage to 80-75 about five minutes into the fourth after Dwight Powell’s alley-oop jam. The dunk seemed to energize the Mavericks, who pushed the lead to 85-75 after Brunson converted a layup and made a 3 in a 49 second span. 

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Luka Doncic then took over, first banking in a 3 as the shot clock expired followed by two layups and a two-handed dunk. This game was the third time Porzingis faced his former team, and the second time at Madison Square Garden, the building he once called home. Prior to Friday night’s game, Porzingis and the Mavericks had lost two matchups against the Knicks–both occurring last season. 

Having said that, after this win, Dallas Mavericks would be concluding their five-match road trip at Washington Wizards. Whereas the New York Knicks would commence their 3-game road trip at Detroit Pistons.

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