Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving Shine as Mavericks Hold Off Raptors for Seventh Straight Win
Luka Dončić's triple-double and Kyrie Irving's 29 points powered the Mavericks past the Raptors 125-118, extending their win streak to seven games.
TORONTO — Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving propelled the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-118 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to seven games—their longest since the 2010-11 championship season. With their 11th win in their last 12 games, the Mavericks improved to 16-8, holding the Western Conference's second-best winning percentage (.667).
Dončić recorded his second consecutive triple-double, finishing with game-highs in points (30), rebounds (13), and assists (11). It marked the 56th triple-double of his career, moving him past Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden for seventh place on the NBA’s all-time list. Since returning from a right wrist sprain, he’s averaged 31.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 9.5 assists. Notably, he’s shot 50.6% from the floor and 42.9% from the perimeter on 10.5 attempts per game.
“Just playing basketball the way I play,” Dončić said. “We shared the ball, and even when they came back, we stayed together. That was a big thing.”
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