Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic has 43-point triple-double in Game 4 upset

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images) /
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Luka Doncic leads Dallas Mavericks to victory with incredible second half

Dallas went on an incredible third-quarter run. It was sparked by the 21-year-old superstar. They grabbed the lead for the first time since the opening moments. Doncic secured his second straight triple-double with 4:31 left in the third quarter. He also broke out his beautiful finish.

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Dallas outscored LA 35-19 in the third quarter. They were up by eight heading into the final period. Doncic already had 25 points, 11 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and one block. He could not be stopped. Coach Carlisle called him a “tough dude” during his on-court interview between the quarters. There are no questions about that.

Doncic rested to start the fourth. The Mavs were up by ten when he returned, but the Clippers were not done. They battled back, and it turned into a heavyweight showdown late in the game. The two teams traded big shots. Doncic and Dallas continued to score, but the Clippers matched them. The 21-year-old was feeling it in the fourth. Here is one of his 3-point makes.

The game went to overtime tied at 121. Luka finished regulation with 36 points, 16 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and one block. He was 15 of 26 from the field. It was an absolutely incredible performance from Doncic.

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