Mavericks fell on Dončić’s return

Luka Dončić is back. After missing five games due to a thigh injury, the Slovenian star came back to the court last night. Unfortunately, for him and the fans, the Mavericks fell at home versus the Golden State Warriors on Dončić’s return. After a great game, the Warriors won 127-125 and are now aiming for the top of the table.

Even with the loss, Dončić had the best individual performance of the game. He was the top scorer with 30 points, registered a double-double thanks to his 17 assists and got close to a triple-double with seven rebounds. Jaden Hardy also had a great game with 27 points for the Mavs.

On the winners’ side, Stephen Curry (20 PTS/13 AST) and Kevon Looney (12 PTS/12 REB) scored a double-double each. But Jonathan Kuminga, with 22 points, was the team’s top scorer in the game.

But one specific play in that game made the highlights in the NBA. Dallas simply forgot where they were attacking or defending. After a timeout, they came back to the wrong side of the court and left the entire Warriors team unguarded. Looney said thank you very much and scored probably his easiest basket ever. Just to add some drama, the Mavs lost by two. Maybe those two points? Who knows.

Mavericks forgot which side of the court they were guarding

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Other Games

Check out yesterday’s other nine games‘ final results and best performances.

Denver Nuggets 118-104 Washington Wizards

• Nikola Jokić (DEN) – 31 PTS/12 REB/7 AST
• Michael Porter Jr. (DEN) – 21 PTS/7 REB
• Kristaps Porziņģis (WAS) – 25 PTS

New York Knicks 120-127 Miami Heat

• Jimmy Butler (MIA) – 35 PTS/9 AST
• Tyler Herro (MIA) – 22 PTS
• R.J. Barrett (NYK) – 26 PTS/6 REB/5 AST
• Jalen Brunson (NYK) – 25 PTS/6 REB/6 AST

Indiana Pacers 118-114 Toronto Raptors

• Pascal Siakam (TOR) – 31 PTS/10 REB/7 AST
• Fred VanVleet (TOR) – 28 PTS/11 AST
• Andre Nembhard (IND) – 25 PTS/10 AST
• Myles Turner (IND) – 16 PTS/7 REB

Philadelphia 76ers 116-91 Chicago Bulls

• De’Anthony Melton (PHI) – 25 PTS
• Tyrese Maxey (PHI) – 21 PTS/5 REB
• Joel Embiid (PHI) – 12 PTS/7 REB/7 AST
• Coby White (CHI) – 19 PTS

Houston Rockets 125-130 Memphis Grizzlies

• Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM) – 37 PTS/10 REB
• Desmond Bane (MEM) – 20 PTS/7 AST
• Ja Morant (MEM) – 17 PTS/5 AST
• Jalen Green (HOU) – 32 PTS
• Kenyon Martin Jr. (HOU) – 31 PTS/6 REB
• Kevin Porter Jr. (HOU) – 14 PTS/10 REB/10 AST

San Antonio Spurs 94-130 Milwaukee Bucks

• Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) – 31 PTS/14 REB
• Khris Middleton (MIL) – 19 PTS/10 AST
• Bobby Portis (MIL) – 19 PTS/10 REB
• Devin Vassell (SAS) – 16 PTS

Atlanta Hawks 124-125 Minnesota Timberwolves

• Trae Young (ATL) – 29 PTS/8 AST
• Naz Reid (MIN) – 26 PTS/8 REB
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN) – 25 PTS/6 REB
• Rudy Gobert (MIN) – 12 PTS/12 REB

Portland Trail Blazers 127-115 Utah Jazz

• Lauri Markkanen (UTA) – 40 PTS/12 REB
• Kelly Olynyk (UTA) – 12 PTS/10 REB
• Damian Lillard (POR) – 30 PTS/7 REB/12 AST
• Shaedon Sharpe (POR) – 24 PTS/9 REB
• Trendon Watford (POR) – 21 PTS/9 REB/5 AST

Phoenix Suns 111-122 Los Angeles Lakers

• Devin Booker (PHX) – 33 PTS/6 REB/5 AST
• Anthony Davis (LAL) – 27 PTS/9 REB/5 AST
• D’Angello Russell (LAL) – 26 PTS/6 REB
• Austin Reaves (LAL) – 25 PTS/11 AST