Shannon Sharpe believes Luka Doncic thrives against Clippers after his clutch performance vs them: “Luka was sensational, he’s a phenomenal player”
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has a thing for big-time performances. The LA Clippers know all too well from their recent history against Doncic.
In his last three games against the Clippers, Doncic has averaged 43.6 points per game. That includes Tuesday night's performance that saw Luka finish with 35 points, 11 rebounds and five assists – with a wild 3-pointer in the final seconds to lift the Mavs to a 103-101 win. The Dallas Mavericks star continues to play at an elite level this season.
In his last eight games, Luka Doncic is averaging a 33.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.3 steals while shooting 51.4%. His Dallas Mavericks (8-5) look like a potential force in the Western Conference.
Doncic has played at an MVP-caliber level to start this season. He's continued to show up in clutch moments, as proved against the Clippers. Analyst Shannon Sharpe praised Luka on "Undisputed":
"He was sensational. This is what he does. He hits big-time shots in big-time moments. He thrives in a playoff-style atmosphere. He’s a phenomenal player.”
Luka Dončić post 35 pts, 11 rebs & clutch game-sealing 3 vs. Clippers:
“This is what he does, he hits big time shots in big time moments. Luka was sensational, he’s a phenomenal player.” — @ShannonSharpe https://t.co/0mOA0n9fl5
Luka Doncic carries Dallas Mavericks to impressive win
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic came into the 2022-23 season as a popular MVP pick around the league. He's done nothing but deliver on that hype and is playing some of his best basketball yet.
After averaging 28.4 ppg last season, Doncic has elevated his game to another level. He's currently averaging a league-leading 34.4 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 7.8 apg and a career-high 2.1 spg.
Tuesday night's win over the LA Clippers gave the Mavericks their second consecutive win. Dallas will have three more home games, including matchups against the Houston Rockets (2-12) and Denver Nuggets (9-4).
The team is starting to find its groove. Dallas has won six of its last eight games. With Doncic putting out this type of performance on a regular basis, the Mavericks have become a force in the Western Conference.
“I wanted a celebration. I don’t know why I did that, honestly. I’m not going to shush our fans, so I don’t know what I was doing.”
Luka Doncic on his dagger three celebration vs. the Clippers 😂
(via @NBA)
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Dallas will need to continue their impressive play throughout the rest of their home stand. After their games against the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets, Dallas will face a challenging road trip. They will face a trio of difficult Eastern Conference opponents. Dallas will face the Boston Celtics (11-3), Toronto Raptors (8-7) and Milwaukee Bucks (10-3) before returning home.
The Mavericks are fifth in the West. If Luka Doncic can continue to play at this level, there's no telling just how high the Mavericks can climb in the standings. In his last two outings, Luka has averaged 38.5 ppg, 12.0 rpg and 7.5 apg.