Luka Drops 41 As Mavericks Burn Suns, 123-113
With a 123-113 win over the Phoenix Suns, the Dallas Mavericks have won seven straight games.
Luka Dončić recorded 41 points (14-27 FG, 6-11 3FG, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.
Kyrie Irving recorded 29 points (11-18 FG, 5-8 3FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds,…
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Luka Dončić recorded 41 points (14-27 FG, 6-11 3FG, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.
Kyrie Irving recorded 29 points (11-18 FG, 5-8 3FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds,…
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00:00 All-Star weekend is behind us and the second half of the NBA season has started on Wednesday night.
00:10 The top storyline for the Mavs is if the moves made at the trade line acquiring PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford have put the Mavs in a deep playoff run.
00:19 The Mavs have continued their winning streak with a 123-113 victory against the Suns, making this a seven game winning streak which is the longest of the season.
00:28 We spoke to PJ Washington after the game and he told us this is the longest streak he's had in his career and he's just happy to be here.
00:36 I was just telling somebody in the locker room I think this is the longest winning streak I've ever had in my career so I'm just happy to be here.
00:42 For the Mavs it was an uphill game especially in the first quarter with a 13-4 run and Kyrie Irving leading the team with 13 points at the end of the period.
00:52 They continued with Luka Doncic finishing the game with 41 points and Irving right behind him with 29.
00:59 We also spoke with head coach Jason Kidd after the game and he told us we're deep.
01:04 We played 10 didn't we and so we're deep. This is the first time the Mavs have been deep in a long time and so to be able to be patient, to understand it's about winning and when your time is called to do your job.
01:21 The Mavs are now currently sitting in 5th place in the Western Conference.
01:25 They have a four game road trip starting Sunday beginning with the Pacers, Cavs, Raptors ending with the Celtics before they come home and meet the 76ers.
01:35 For all things Dallas Mavericks tune into Spectrum Cable Wednesdays and Thursday nights at 11pm.
01:41 I'm Faith Knight and you've just been Credentialed.
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