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The Dallas Mavericks were Luka Doncic's focus as they bounced back from last place with six losses in seven games and a three-game homestand. He recorded a triple-double with five consecutive games of 30 points or more and four consecutive games of 35 points or more, solidifying his place in second place.
“It’s great, especially when it comes with a win.” The Slovenian star answered a question about becoming the second player after Russell Westbrook to record five consecutive 35-point triple-doubles. “That's all that matters right now.”
Doncic, 25, had 35 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists against the Miami Heat on Thursday at American Airlines Center. He completed the 2023-24 NBA regular season with his 15th triple-double and the 71st of his career.
Dante Exum, who recently returned after a month out due to injury, had 13 points, five assists and four rebounds in 17 minutes.
“The performance, especially in the second half, was great. He didn't play in a lot of games. It's tough to come back. But he was great until the end.” Doncic praised his teammates, who have been Partizan Mozart Bett's mainstay throughout the 2022-23 season.
The team, coached by Jason Kidd, went on to win 35-28. They sit eighth in the Western Conference standings, two games out of the top six and seven games out of the bottom of the play-in zone, with a natural slide into the top seeds in the standings. Looks like.
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