By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
Luka Doncic had been missing his “love for the game” defining factor recently after seeing his Dallas Mavericks registering consecutive defeats.
Against the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry in particular, the Slovenian star reclaimed some of his usual joy and this also resulted to a monster, winning performance: An output of a career-high-tying 42 points plus 11 assists and seven rebounds that pushed the Mavs towards overcoming an insane night (57 points) by Curry.
“Obviously, going against Steph is fun,” Doncic said after the game. “I’ve got to have more fun playing the game to be who I was before. I’ve just got to get back to enjoying the game.”
Doncic couldn’t help but marvel at Curry’s one-of-a-kind display. “What Steph does is something unbelievable,” he said. “I just think every shot is going to go in when he shot it. It’s unbelievable the way he plays the game, and it’s enjoyable to watch, even if you’re on the opposing team.”
Curry also recognized something different going on with Doncic in this game.”His eyes lit up a little bit,” the Warriors superstar said. “He made some big shots tonight.”