One of the primary storylines heading into Wednesday’s Game 5 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers was Luka Doncic’s health. The Mavs star was battling a knee injury and an illness.
Battling a sprained right knee and a relentless cold, Luka Doncic defied physical limitations to steer the Dallas Mavericks towards a potential second-round berth of the NBA playoffs with a decisive 123-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5.
Since the departure of Dirk Nowitzki, the Dallas Mavericks have undergone a transformative journey led by the dynamic play of Luka Doncic. Emerging as the torchbearer of the franchise, Doncic has not only captured the hearts of Mavericks fans but has also etched his name among the NBA elite with his stellar performances and fierce competitiveness.
Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a Game 5 victory after recording 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. It was an impressive all-around 123-93 win for the Mavs, who now hold a 3-2 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Dallas Mavericks are making a statement this postseason, led by their talismanic star Luka Doncic. Their recent victory in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers to take a 3-2 lead in the series is a testament to their determination and focus.
Mavericks take 3-2 series lead behind Luka's 35-point, 10-assist night
After nearly climbing back from a 31-point deficit and stealing a win away from the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4, the Dallas Mavericks left no doubt in Game 5, routing the Clips by the final score of 123-93 in Los Angeles to take a 3-2 series lead.
Dallas Mavericks news: The job is not finished. This is the message Luka Doncic came out with after the Mavs shocked the Los Angeles Clippers with an unexpected 123-93 blowout win at the Crypto.com Arena in Game 5.
The Celtics got revenge and eliminated the Heat, while the Mavericks went up 3-2 on the Clippers. Here are three stars from the NBA playoffs Wednesday night.
Luka Doncic scored 35 points and handed out 10 assists as the visiting Dallas Mavericks moved one win away from a spot in the Western Conference semifinals with a 123-93 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.
A 10-point halftime deficit was far from insurmountable for the Clippers, but by the time the third quarter ended, they had found themselves in a 20 point hole.
The Mavericks couldn’t hit a shot in the first half of Game 5. Besides Maxi Kleber, that is.
Luka Doncic made a big admission while speaking with the media ahead of Wednesday’s Game 5 of the Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers.
On Wednesday night the Los Angeles Clippers will host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of their NBA playoff series. Both teams’ best players, Luka Doncic and Kawhi Leonard, are dealing with injury trouble.
The Dallas Mavericks have been without Tim Hardaway Jr. for the last two games. The 6-foot-5 guard/forward has been dealing with an ankle injury that forced him to sit out Games 3 and 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers, and unfortunately, Hardaway hasn’t recovered in time for Wednesday’s Game 5 showdown in LA.
Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd announced that NBA superstar Luka Doncic is considered probable to play in Wednesday’s pivotal Game 5 against the LA Clippers despite nursing a sprained right knee.
Luka Doncic registered a triple-double in the Mavericks' 116-111 loss to the Clippers on Sunday, but those who watched the game know that he couldn't put his imprint on the game like he usually does.
The Mavs star hobbled off the court and then headed to the locker room, returning afterward.
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