“He’s an Unbelievable Player”- Luka Doncic Gives Props to Clippers’ Star in Nail-Biting 96-93 Victory

During Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, held at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, Luka Doncic led his team to a 96-93 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite a strong defensive fight from the opposing team, Doncic, the team’s biggest star, scored 32 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, helping them split the first two away games.

In a post-game interview, Doncic was asked about Kawhi Leonard, the star player of the Los Angeles Clippers, and he praised him saying that Leonard is an unbelievable player. Doncic also said that he learned many skills from playing against him.

“He's an unbelievable player. We all know when the playoffs come, he's even better. He's locked in offensively and defensively, so it's really tough to stop. I learned a lot playing against him. He's an unbelievable player.”

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“He’s an unbelievable player. We all know when the playoffs come, he’s even better. He’s locked in offensively and defensively, so it’s really tough to stop. I learned a lot playing against him. He’s an unbelievable player” Doncic said during the interview.

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Luka Doncic scored 32 points in the game, which led his team to victory in game 2

Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic spoke about his experience in game 2 against the LA Clippers, saying that the playoffs differ from the regular season. He also mentioned that he enjoys playing in the NBA.

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“It’s the playoffs. It’s different. They’re trying to double with me, and I say no double. I take pride in my defense, too. They’re always going to say that—the haters. But it’s fine. I’m out here enjoying playing basketball. That’s fun, man.” Doncic added.

After losing against the Dallas Mavericks, Kawhi Leonard spoke about the reasons behind their defeat. Following the 96-93 loss in Game 2 of the series, Leonard took responsibility for the team’s inability to overcome the Mavericks. He emphasized the importance of working together as a team while also acknowledging the need for him to push through fatigue to win games.

On Saturday, Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers will take place at American Airlines Center. Kawhi Leonard stated that he will come back stronger in the next game. It will be interesting to see who will dominate.

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