Doncic triumphs over the Lakers

2019-12-02T00:50:25+00:00 2019-12-02T11:33:44+00:00.

Aris Barkas

02/Dec/19 00:50

Eurohoops.net
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 01: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks drives around LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on December 01, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

In his duel with LeBron, Luka Doncic proved why he is an MVP candidate

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

It was just a regular-season game, but still, the end result was impressive.

Slovenian Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to the 114-100 road win over the Lakers with 29 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists.

Latvian Kristaps Porzingis added 15 points and the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Los Angeles Lakers‘ 10-game winning streak.

The NBA-leading Lakers had lost only once in 18 games since their season opener.

LeBron James had 25 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as his team dropped to 17-3, while the Mavs moved to 13-6 and remain the most exciting young team of the league thanks to Doncic.

He had 16 points and five assists in the third quarter after going 2 for 9 in the first half. A 28-5 run in the start of the second half turned things around and the Lakers couldn’t react.

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