Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic drops 25 as Suns steal one in Dallas
By Tyler Watts
Luka Doncic drops 25 as Dallas Mavericks fall to Suns
Doncic played all 12 minutes in the third quarter. He scored ten points and helped the Mavs hold a five-point advantage heading into the final period. Luka had 21 points, five rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two blocks through three quarters. Fans knew Chris Paul was going to bring the Suns back down the stretch, though.
Phoenix snapped the lead back early in the fourth quarter. Doncic returned with 7:31 left, and the Suns up by three. The two teams were tied with five minutes remaining, and fans were treated with a fun back-and-forth in clutch time. Devin Booker stole the show with a clutch three to give the Suns the victory.
Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, five rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and two blocks. He was ten of 11 from the foul line as the Mavericks outscored the Suns by eight points during his 38 minutes on the floor.
The Dallas Mavericks are back in action on Wednesday night in Atlanta. It is their lone road game before they return home for seven straight. The Mavs will be looking to snap a six-game losing streak. Fans should be hyped for the next chapter of Luka Doncic versus Trae Young. Expect both players to have monster performances on Feb. 3. Do not miss it.