Luka Doncic delivered another masterful performance, recording his second consecutive triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists as the Dallas Mavericks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 125-118 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
Doncic’s latest triple-double, his second of the season, marks the 79th of his career, moving him past NBA legends Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for sole possession of seventh place on the all-time list.
Kyrie Irving contributed 29 points, while Klay Thompson added 20 as the Mavericks continued their hot streak, holding the NBA’s longest active winning run.
Doncic stuffed the stat sheet early, recording 15 points, eight assists, and six rebounds by halftime. He capped off the first half in spectacular fashion, banking in a deep 35-foot three-pointer at the buzzer to give Dallas a commanding 70-54 lead.
The highlight of the night came in the first quarter when Doncic threw a no-look, over-the-head pass to Irving, setting up a three-pointer. He secured his triple-double on a defensive rebound with 1:58 left in the third quarter.
Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 19 points and a career-best 14 assists, while Gradey Dick poured in 27 points and Jakob Poeltl added 20.
Takeaways
Mavericks: Irving was red-hot early, scoring 14 of Dallas’ final 17 points in the first quarter.
Raptors: Poeltl returned to action after missing Thursday’s loss to the Thunder due to illness. Meanwhile, Kelly Olynyk made his season debut, playing 14 minutes and scoring 13 points after missing the first 23 games with a back injury.
Key Moment
Toronto trimmed a 24-point deficit down to just five, making it 120-115 after a three-pointer by Dick with 1:35 remaining in the fourth. However, a pair of close officiating reviews on a goaltending call and a defensive foul both went against the Raptors, stalling their comeback effort.
Key Stat
Doncic and Irving accounted for 12 of Dallas’ 17 three-pointers, with Doncic hitting 6-of-13 from beyond the arc and Irving knocking down 6-of-9.
Up Next
Toronto hosts the New York Knicks on Monday, while Dallas faces Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City in an NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday.
