Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks‘ superstar, had a fantastic performance against the Indiana Pacers, putting an end to their four-game losing streak. Doncic proved his critics wrong by delivering a remarkable cross-court pass to Jaden Hardy, which LeBron James himself praised on Twitter.
Goodness. https://t.co/88laUNY9GA pic.twitter.com/ro0XnRowIE
— NBA (@NBA) March 28, 2023
During the game, Doncic was double-teamed by TJ McConnell and Andrew Nembhard while stuck in the corner. Despite this, he pivoted and found enough space to make a magical, curved pass from behind the basket to find Jaden Hardy waiting in the corner for an open three-pointer. This play was arguably one of the best passes of the season and had the basketball world buzzing.
Doncic’s performance was a key factor in the Mavericks’ win. He scored 25 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists in just three-quarters of play. Doncic was initially suspended for this game due to a technical foul, but the league revoked his 16th technical, making him eligible for the contest. Kyrie Irving also contributed to the Mavericks’ win, finishing with an efficient 16-point game. The victory was relatively easy for Dallas, who dominated the Pacers from start to finish.
Doncic’s performance in this game demonstrated his ability to overcome adversity and lead his team to victory. His remarkable pass to Jaden Hardy showcased his incredible talent and skill, proving that he is one of the best players in the league. Overall, the Dallas Mavericks’ win against the Indiana Pacers was an impressive display of basketball, with Doncic’s performance and incredible pass stealing the show.
Luka Doncic helps Mavericks snap the losing streak with a dominant win over short-handed Indiana Pacers
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 127-104 on Monday in Indianapolis, ending their four-game losing streak. Luka Doncic who returned from an injury contributed 25 points while Jaden Hardy contributed 20 points off the bench. Other notable scorers for Dallas include Kyrie Irving with 16 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. with 13, Reggie Bullock with 11, and JaVale McGee with 10. The Mavericks shot an impressive 56.6 percent from the field and 48.6 percent from 3-point range. Dallas is currently in 11th place in the Western Conference, half a game behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final spot in the play-in tournament.
Luka Dončić on his insane pass to Jaden Hardy: “Probably one of the best passes I made for me. So you know, I’m just glad it went through.”
He said he hasn’t seen the social media buzz on the pass yet, he was playing dominoes against his father. 📱 pic.twitter.com/A5EhewMLFH
— Landon Thomas (@sixfivelando) March 28, 2023
Meanwhile, the short-handed Indiana Pacers, who were missing Buddy Hield, Chris Duarte, Tyrese Haliburton, and Myles Turner, fell to their third straight loss despite rookie Bennedict Mathurin’s 26-point performance. Andrew Nembhard scored 17 points, T.J. McConnell had 15 off the bench, and Jordan Nwora contributed 13 points and nine rebounds for Indiana.
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