On April 24, Beijing time, the Mavericks defeated the Clippers 96-93 away, and the score of the series became 1-1, Doncic played a hot performance, scoring 32 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. Doncic has also performed a series of miracles.
This is the 19th time Doncic has played 30+ in the first 30 playoff games of his career, which is already more than 98.6% of players in NBA history. Doncic averaged 32.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game in his first 30 playoff games, shooting 47 percent from the field and 36 percent from three-point range. His performance comprehensively surpassed James' statistics in the first 30 playoff games of his career, averaging 27.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, shooting 45% from the field and 32% from three-point range.
Doncic averaged 49.8 points, rebounds and assists per game in the playoffs. Second only to Chamberlain's 51.2 in NBA history. Doncic averaged 30+5+5 per game in the playoffs, and only Jordan and Doncic played such statistics in NBA history.
The Mavericks lost to the Clippers in their first game, and the Clippers ushered in the comeback of the small card. The Mavericks played a tough defense in this game, and the Clippers did not score more than 30 points in every quarter. The Clippers have the Big Four, as well as Zubac, Powell, Mann and other big men, but they only scored 93 points in a single game. The Mavericks' defense in this battle was very successful.
Doncic led by example, actively participating in the defense during the game, and achieved good results. Doncic said after the game: "It's the playoffs, it's different. My teammates said come and help me with the bag, but I said no. I'm proud of my defense, there's always someone who wants to hack my defense, the sunspots. I didn't care, I was just enjoying the game and it was a lot of fun. ”
True superstars will work hard enough defensively, and Doncic's increased intensity on the defensive end shows that he is more mature and a leader.
In this battle, Doncic went all out and played 46 minutes, and the light overshadowed Irving and the Clippers' four giants. Irving had 23 points, six rebounds and three assists. Harden had 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. George contributed 22 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, Jr. had 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals, and Wei Shao had 7 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists.
Doncic also praised Irving's support after the game: "He's been fantastic! It's hard for the Clippers to defend both of us at the same time." They tried the bag jacket, and Owen got the empty spot. So, to defend the two of us is tough for the Clippers. It's great to have him on our team. He helped me a lot, he was fantastic and I'm glad he was here. ”
This is the second season of the Eastern European duo teaming up, and the two have worked together more tacitly, forming a better effect. After winning one away game, the Mavericks' first-round promotion situation turned out to be favorable.