Luka Doncic he was only lost three matches due to problems in the knee and ankle of the left leg, but after returning this Tuesday in the victory of the Dallas Mavericks against the Los Angeles Clippers (104-112) said he had “missed basketball.”
“I am very happy to be back. I have missed basketball even though I know it was only three games,” he told the media.
(+) Look at Doncic’s statements
Doncic stroked the triple-double with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and it was key for the Mavericks to break their streak of three straight games with losses – the same ones that the Slovenian had lost through injury – in a great away victory against the Clippers after an extension.
Along with Doncic, the Dallas hero was Kristaps Porzingis with 30 points, 6 of them crucial in overtime.
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The Mavericks had to sweat until the end as Paul George forced extra time with an extraordinary 3-pointer from the corner and over the horn.
The meeting was very intense, exciting and contested until the end, a hallmark of the recent clashes between these two teams that have crossed paths. in the last two pla-yoffs (In both heats the Clippers prevailed).
“It is a very important victory. In the end, in this league it is difficult to win and I think today we did a very good job and that we deserved the victory, “said Doncic.
“We are very happy with Doncic’s return. It takes a lot of pressure off everyone in the team.”
The point guard admitted with a smile that he was “tired” after his first post-injury game, but said winning the win “was the only thing that mattered.” He also stressed that he really wanted to play this game since his father he was among the public at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
For his part, his partner Porzingis He was also delighted that Doncic has returned to court and drew attention to what his return means for the Mavericks.
“We are happy to have him back. He takes a lot of pressure off everyone on the team. ” the pivot pointed out. “I really enjoy playing with him because he makes my job so much easier. It makes a big difference for us to have him there,” Porzingis added.
