Following an incredible effort in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Luka Doncic showed profound appreciation for Derrick Jones Jr. In their 123-93 victory last night, Jones, who is enjoying the finest season of his career, scored 12 points.
Derrick Jones Jr. scored in double figures for the fourth straight game. He needs one more game to tie his career-long run of five games, which he achieved during the regular season this year.
After the game, Jones addressed the media about his outstanding performance and reflected on his status as an undrafted athlete. “I was undrafted. I went into situations where I wasn’t supposed to be on the roster or playing… I fought my way into a roster spot and I fought my way into the rotation.” Jones said.
“Very very underrated” Luka Doncic reacted to Jones’s statement. At the Crypto.com Arena, Kyrie Irving, Derrick Jones Jr., Maxi Kleber, and Dereck Lively II all scored double digits, showcasing the strength of the Dallas Mavericks’ supporting cast.
Luka Doncic and the Mavericks Dominated the Clippers in Game 5
Doncic said he had been experiencing knee pain for most of the playoff series with the Los Angeles Clippers. Luka Doncic scored 15 points in the first quarter of Game 5, while the remaining points were dispersed across the following three quarters.
According to the NBA website, Doncic finished with 35 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds. Luka Doncic was happy to accept his three rebounds shy of a triple-double as the Mavericks hammered the Clippers 123-93.
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With a 3-2 advantage after the victory, the Mavericks took the lead in the series again. They’ll now return to Texas to spoil the Clippers’ season. Game 5 would have been Paul George and company’s final game at the Crypto.com Arena this season if they could not extend the series.
