Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic playoff game-winner takes best moment of season

Dallas Mavericks best moment: Luka Doncic sinks playoff game-winner

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic cemented his superstar status in the playoffs. He produced enough during the regular season to make first-team All-NBA and finish fourth in the MVP voting. Doncic doing it in the playoffs takes him to a whole different level. The 21-year-old certainly did not disappoint.

Doncic set a record for most points in a playoff debut by dropping 42 in game one. He struggled with foul trouble in game two but still managed to have 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in 28 minutes of action. Luka sprained his ankle in game three, and it looked like his season may be over.

Instead, the Mavericks superstar came back with a magical performance in game four. He willed Dallas to victory by producing 43 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists. Doncic hit an unforgettable shot to the end the game too.

Luka Doncic’s playoff game-winner named the best moment of Dallas Mavericks season

Fans know the Mavs have been counting down the top moments of the 2019-2020 season. It is no surprise that Luka’s playoff game-winning buzzer beater clocks in at number one. See the thread below.

Fans can see all of Doncic’s highlights from that game here. For plenty more on the shot check here.

Since 2010, there have only been 18 game-winning buzzer-beaters in the playoffs including Anthony Davis’ on Sept. 20, according to Basketball-Reference. Doncic’s make was just the second one in Dallas Mavericks history. Fans will never forget the Vince Carter make from 2014 against the Spurs.

Luka’s game four was validation that he and the Mavericks are here to stay. No team is looking forward to facing them next season. Expect plenty more heroics from Doncic as Dallas continues to climb the standings. The goal is to jump into title contention in 2021. Stay tuned for what promises to be a fun and exciting ride.