Luka Doncic delivered a stunning performance on Friday night, sealing the game in the final moments.
With only 9.4 seconds left in the fourth quarter and the Mavericks down by two, Doncic took position at the top of the key.
Facing 2023-24 Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert, he unleashed a flurry of dribble moves. He then pulled up for a stepback three-pointer over Gobert’s outstretched arm, sinking the shot with just 3.1 seconds remaining. This clutch basket clinched the victory for Dallas and dashed any remaining hopes for Minnesota.
As he retreated down the court, a steely Doncic didn’t hold back, taunting Gobert with sharp trash talk about his defensive capabilities.
The drama didn’t end there. Post-game, on TNT’s Inside the NBA, when Shaquille O’Neal inquired about his strategy against taller defenders, Don?i? cleverly continued his jab at Gobert.
Don?i?’s stellar performance included 32 points, 13 assists, and 10 rebounds, propelling the Mavericks to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals against the Timberwolves.
