The Dallas Mavericks secured a significant 116-107 victory in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, establishing a commanding 3-0 series lead. This win put a spotlight on the extraordinary performance of their dynamic duo, Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, who made history with their scoring prowess.
The star duo became the first starting backcourt in the last 50 years to each score at least 30 points in the same game three times in a single postseason. To lead the Mavs, the duo combined for an impressive 66 points, leading Dallas to the win.
This achievement places Irving and Doncic in an elite category. The only backcourt duos to achieve this milestone twice in the postseason are Bradley Beal and John Wall, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Clyde Drexler, and Terry Porter.
Robert Griffin Hits Back At Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s Critics
Luka and Kyrie’s ability to elevate their game during crunch time has earned them widespread acclaim from legends in other fields. After the Game 3 win, Robert Griffin III took to social media to defend the duo. Griffin III subtly addressed critics of the Mavs’ star pairing.
“A lot of people have to apologize to Luka and Kyrie. They are a perfect match together,” Griffin III posted on his X account.
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Doncic’s game-winning three-pointer in Game 2 was a defining moment that solidified Dallas’ control of the series. The Serbian superstar continued his dominant performance in Game 3. The 25-year-old helped the Mavericks with 33 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. His partner in crime contributed 33 points and four assists while shooting an impressive 12-of-20 from the field.
The dynamic duo combined for 20 points in the fourth quarter alone. Their remarkable performances have silenced all of their doubters.
With the series now heavily in their favor, the Mavericks are poised for Game 4, which will take place on Tuesday night in Dallas.
