[Saba Sports News] Luka Doncic, the star of the Dallas Mavericks, concluded a remarkable performance on Friday with an early candidate for the shot of the year, scoring 49 points.
With less than a minute remaining at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, the Mavs found themselves tied at 120 against the Brooklyn Nets. Doncic had to attempt a three-point hook shot from the right wing to beat the shot clock buzzer. This audacious move showcased his trademark “Luka Magic.”
Following Doncic’s incredible shot, Nets guard Cam Thomas missed a potential game-tying shot on the next possession. A pair of free throws by Mavs’ wing Josh Green secured a 125-120 victory for Dallas.
Doncic’s impressive stat line for the game included 49 points on 16-of-25 shooting, along with 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 9 three-pointers.
In the Mavericks’ first game, the Slovenian superstar was equally spectacular, recording 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. During the postgame interview of that contest, he also had an incident involving strong language.
After nearly scoring 50 points in just the second game of the season, fans will likely overlook his earlier season-opening slip-up.