Mikey Domagla, founder of NBA Buzz, highlighted Luka Doncic’s exceptional performance in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. During the intense matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Doncic received a punch in the ribs from Rudy Gobert. This action displeased him as it impeded his ability to catch the ball. According to Domagla, this incident motivated Doncic to take the rest of the game personally.
“Luka Doncic is officially cut from that Michael Jordan, Larry Bird trash-talking, ‘I took it personally’ cloth,” Domagla remarked, comparing Doncic’s response to the competitive fire shown by legends like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.
Following the punch, Doncic channeled his frustration into a remarkable performance. The Serbian superstar heroically led the Dallas Mavericks to an 18-point comeback.
With the game on the line and the Mavericks trailing, Doncic took control in the final moments. With just three seconds left, Doncic delivered a game-winning three-pointer, sealing a dramatic 109-108 victory for the Mavericks.
This game will be remembered for the thrilling finish and how Doncic turned a negative incident into a driving force for victory. Meanwhile, the victory gave the Mavericks a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals.
Luka Doncic Deflects Trash Talk Claims on Rudy Gobert with Humor
During the game, Luka Doncic’s frustration with Rudy Gobert was palpable. This frustration boiled over into trash talk, with Doncic telling Gobert, “Motherf*cker! You can’t f*cking guard me!”
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Nevertheless, after the game, Doncic took a different tone when questioned about his comment. When a reporter asked, “So he (Rudy Gobert) can’t f’ing guard you?”
The 25-year-old Mavs player feigned ignorance, asking, “Who said that?”
As the reporter tried to remind Doncic of his own words, Doncic deflected the question with humor. “I didn’t say that. I was speaking Slovenian,” he said.
Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Sunday. Stay focused to see more Gobert-Doncic moments.
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