Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic leads impressive fourth-quarter surge to beat Rockets
Ameer Tyree
December 9, 2018 03:14 MYT
December 9, 2018 03:14 MYT
Luka Doncic led the Mavericks to a win over the Rockets on Saturday and he did it in style. The 19-year-old Slovenian went on an 11-0 run in the fourth quarter, and sank a critical step back 3-pointer that he's made seem effortless so far this season.
Luka Doncic just beat the Rockets pretty much by himself. He went on an 11-0 run (!!!) in the fourth. pic.twitter.com/kbRTZ7UqdK — Sporting News (@sportingnews) December 9, 2018
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Although he started off cold, Doncic finished with 21 points and seven rebounds in Dallas' 107-104 victory over Houston. It seemed fitting that the game concluded this way, as The Ringer's signature song 'Halleluka' made its public debut at the American Airlines Center.
? And every Mavs fan shouted Halleluka ? Thanks to @isaacklee and @jga41agher for the moving LIVE performance! pic.twitter.com/zhNOsQvTfB — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 9, 2018
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Many were skeptical about Doncic's ability to compete with the athleticism and physicality of the NBA, but he's developed a strong following and is a favorite to win rookie of the year this season.
pic.twitter.com/eYeRGU9u9C — Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 9, 2018
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The 13-11 Mavericks are eighth in the Western Conference and have played much better than expected so far. Doncic is averaging a team high 18.1 points, and his continued success will be what determines how Dallas' season plays out.