NBA Makes Luka Doncic Announcement Ahead of Cup Quarterfinal
The Dallas Mavericks have found their rhythm, and a major reason for their recent success is superstar Luka Dončić, who is back on the court, healthy, and playing at an incredibly high level.
Dallas is gearing up for a pivotal Tuesday night matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, where it's a win-or-go-home scenario.
The Mavericks have won seven of their last eight games, improving to 16-8 on the season. During this stretch, Doncic has been the best player in the Western Conference, consistently dominating on both ends of the floor.
His exceptional play earned him the title of Western Conference Player of the Week, an honor announced by the NBA on Monday. Miami Heat's Tyler Herro was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
From Dec. 2 to Dec. 8, Luka Doncic averaged 29.3 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. The Mavericks went 3-0 during this stretch, and Doncic dominance has been a key factor in their recent success.
Now, he's looking to carry that momentum into the Mavericks' quarterfinal matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team the Mavericks faced in last season's NBA Playoffs. Dallas defeated Oklahoma City in six games to advance to the Western Conference Finals and eventually made it to the NBA Finals, where they fell to the Boston Celtics.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Ultimately, the Mavericks' success will be determined by how far Doncic can take them. He's the driving force behind the team's offense, and when he's playing at his peak, Dallas is one of the most dangerous teams in the league.
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