Thanks to Dirk Nowitzki who was watching the game at the venue “He was pleased too”
Luka Doncic scored 35 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, including 6 out of 11 3-pointers in the 7th round of the Mavericks vs Sands at the Playoff West Conference Semifinals on May 15th. Dee scored 30 points from the bench, including five out of seven three-pointers, and the Mavericks won 123-90.
While “GAME7” in Phoenix was expected to be a fierce battle, the Mavericks, who had been hit by the first strike, took the initiative from the first half, and the pace did not collapse from beginning to end. Doncic pulled the offense with three consecutive shots, including two three-point shots from the start of the match. The Mavericks expanded their lead to double digits in about six minutes from the start of the second quarter when Doncic was on the bench. Doncic himself was a big success with 27 points in the first half alone, and when the Mavericks returned the first half with a 30-point lead (57-27), the game was almost decided. Throughout the match, he won the series by showing a strong stance of keeping Devin Booker of Sands 11 points and Chris Paul 10 points and 4 assists.
Doncic, who spoke with team legend Dirk Nowitzki who was at the venue after the match, said, “He was happy too. It gives us confidence when Dark sees the match on the courtside.” Told. “It was a match in an enemy territory and everyone on the team is grateful to Dark. He is a winner and understands what he needs. All of our players and coaches have Dark at the venue. Thank you for coming. “
“I can’t help but smile,” said Doncic, who was in a good mood. “I can play my best when I’m enjoying the game.” “I enjoyed doing it, but it’s not just my strength, but the success of the whole team. I’ve never seen a performance like today in Round 7 of the series. Like today in an away game. I don’t know the team that played well and I’m proud of the team’s play. “
Doncic has repeatedly said, “I believe in the power of the team” since the opening of the playoffs. That feeling hasn’t changed, he said, “this team is special.” “We are a special team. The strength of the bond and the play as a team are special. If we are playing hard, I think it will be difficult to suppress. The defense has been improved since the second round of the series. That’s the reason for the victory. “
He will face the Warriors in the conference finals since he won the championship 11 years ago. Round 1 of the conference finals is scheduled for the 18th.