Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic scores 16 in Rising Stars game

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic started and dropped 16 points in the NBA’s Rising Stars game on Feb. 14. See more from his performance to kick things off.

The Dallas Mavericks are being represented by their star player Luka Doncic in Chicago for All-Star weekend. The 20-year-old star has a busy schedule. He starred in the NBA’s Rising Stars game on Friday night. He will have an interview on Saturday before starting in the All-Star game on Sunday.

Luka is a first-time All-Star. The 20-year-old will be the sixth youngest player to start in one come Feb. 16. Doncic is already making the most of his experience.

He was part of the Rising Stars game as a rookie. This season, Luka headlined the World Team in the event. Before the game got started, Doncic had a few meetings. Here he shakes hands with former President Barack Obama.

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Luka also chatted it up with Steve Nash during practice for the game on Friday.

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Doncic is certainly reaching superstar status. There is a massive billboard of the 20-year-old outside the United Center in Chicago to get people hyped for the All-Star game. See it here.

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Here is a look at how Luka Doncic performed in the Rising Stars game. He earned the start and was the final player announced on his squad on Friday night. Doncic finished with 16 points, two rebounds, and five assists in 24 minutes. The World Team lost 151-131 to Team USA. Luka did not disappoint in the highlight department, though. Fans are not going to want to miss his package.

Next: First half

First quarter

Luka Doncic was the lead ball-handler for the World Team. He was directing traffic early on. The other starters were Brandon Clarke, Rui Hachimura, RJ Barrett, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Hachimura was throwing down some monster dunks early on including here off a lob from Luka.

Doncic also brought his step back to Chicago. The Mavericks star nailed a 3-pointer in the first quarter.

Luka only took two shots in his six minutes of action. He had three points, three assists, and one rebound after ten minutes of game time. The World Team also held a nine-point lead after one quarter.

Second quarter

Doncic returned with 5:52 remaining in the second quarter. He drilled a 3-pointer in the final minutes before stepping up and hitting from beyond halfcourt as time expired in the period. It is a must-see shot.

Luka was putting on a show in Chicago. He and Trae Young shared a moment after the shot went in that fans can enjoy here.

Doncic had nine points and four assists in the first half on three of six shooting. Both teams were showing off with plenty of impressive plays. It was a fun way to start the weekend’s festivities in the Windy City.

Next: Second half

Second half

Luka Doncic was quiet in the third quarter. He made a layup but was otherwise held in check. Doncic came out with 4:42 remaining in the period and his team up six points. The wheels fell off a bit with the second unit as Team USA grabbed a ten-point led at the end of the third.

Doncic joined the broadcast during his time on the bench. Fans can hear his interview here.

Fans know All-Star games are always about dunks and 3-pointers. Luka had both on display on Friday night. See his jam here.

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Luka had seven second-half points. He was six of 11 for the game to grab 16 points. Doncic was having fun and showing off all night. Here is a look at his full highlight reel.

Expect the 20-year-old to be in attendance for All-Star Saturday night. He will be enjoying the festivities before starting in Sunday’s main event. The 20-year-old will be throwing lobs to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Fans are going to want to tune in and enjoy the show.

The Smoking Cuban will have all things Doncic from Chicago plus analysis on the Dallas Mavericks, so supporters should check back regularly for all of it.