The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to build momentum after their thrilling comeback win against the San Antonio Spurs. The victory snapped Luka Doncic’s team’s four-game losing streak, which included a narrow 115-113 loss to the Utah Jazz.
Now, the Mavericks set their sights on stretching their winning streak in Saturday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Slovenian superstar is expected to take the court against the Thunder.
Doncic has been a cornerstone for the Mavericks this season despite facing scrutiny for his defensive struggles. Against the Spurs, Doncic was listed as questionable due to a right knee contusion.
Nevertheless, last season’s Western Conference MVP still managed to contribute 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. This season, he is averaging 29.2 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game.
The Mavericks are coming off a bittersweet year after silencing critics by reaching the NBA Finals before falling to the Boston Celtics. In the offseason, the team acquired Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors, forming a unique trio with Doncic and Kyrie Irving. However, the trio has yet to deliver a standout performance that grabs headlines.
Luka Doncic Reflects on Mavericks’ Recent Struggles
Rebounding has been a persistent issue for the Mavericks this season, costing them crucial possessions in tight games. After the Dallas Mavericks’ tough loss to the Utah Jazz, Luka Doncic didn’t shy away from addressing the team’s recent struggles while claiming that improvement is within reach.
“We’ve (lost) four straight by basically two points, or three. There’s a lot of hope, but we’ve got to get better. We can’t get a rebound. I think that’s mostly the main reason why we are losing,” Doncic said.
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With the Thunder next on their schedule, the Mavericks aim to overcome their early-season struggles and find their rhythm. It’ll remain to be seen if Doncic and his star teammates can deliver a win and turn their season around.
