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Luka And The Mavs Terrorize Suns In Game 7

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Luka And The Mavs Terrorize Suns In Game 7

  • Mavericks
May 16
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Putting up a staggering 35-point, 10-rebound double-double, along with 4 assists and 2 steals, on a remarkable 63.2/54.5/100 shooting split, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a monstrous 123-90 Game 7 win over the ailing Chris Paul-led Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix’s season, which before the playoffs had been the best in franchise history, ended in shocking, confusing, humiliating fashion on Sunday night.

After this performance, there remains little doubt that Doncic is one of the top 3 players in the world.  He is also now considered one of the top clutch performers of all-time!

Luka Manhandled The Suns

Chris Paul and Devin Booker entered the break with a grand total of zero field goals between them. Luka had the same number of points as the entire Suns team at halftime. The game ended with him finishing with 35 points and Phoenix’s starters with 37. It was as thorough a beating as you’ll ever see in professional sports, and that’s even with some great players on the Phoenix side.

39

In elimination games, Doncic averages 39 points per game, the highest total in NBA history. Among other greats, he beats LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Kevin Durant.

Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

"For me, this team is special. These are great guys and we play hard and we help each other”

- Luka Doncic

What turned these Playoffs around for the Mavs

Mavs head coach Jason Kidd has transformed Dallas into a terrific defensive team this season, and that was evident in Game 7.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd draws up a play during a timeout against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Brian Westerholt-USA TODAY Sports

Still, It's nice to have Doncic!

"It's the same like trash talking. It gets me going. It's another motivation. Everyone had the Suns to win this one, but the whole locker room believed. That’s what won us the game."

- Luka Doncic

"Suns in 4"

- Luka Doncic

NBA: Playoffs-Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns - May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the third quarter in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports NBA: Playoffs-Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns - May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports © Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports NBA: Playoffs-Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns - May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports NBA: Playoffs-Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns - May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) greets former player Dirk Nowitzki after beating the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports NBA: Playoffs-Dallas Mavericks at Phoenix Suns - May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) leaves the court after beating the Phoenix Suns in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Luka Doncic James at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. He finished the previous season with a first-round exit for the first time, averaging a low 23.3 points per game in the playoffs. May 15, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo (18) and forward Jae Crowder (99) during the fourth quarter in game seven of the second round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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