Mavs Talk: Dallas ‘Building Something Great’ Says Doncic
The Dallas Mavericks began an eventful Thursday by trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards and then ended it with a 112-105 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a career-high night, scoring 51 points (28 in the first quarter), nine rebounds, and six assists.
After the game, Doncic commented on what had transpired earlier in the day:
"Obviously we're going to miss KP. We're building something great here. ... We wish him the best."
Dorian-Finney Smith, whose contract was just extended, contributed 12 points and seven rebounds.
This was Dallas’s fourth-consecutive win, elevating the Mavericks’ overall record to 33-23.
Now let's hear the Mavs talk:
Doncic on his career-high performance:
"Great. Amazing. I didn't even know I had 28 (in the first quarter).”
Doncic on his trust in management:
"You can ask Nico [Harrison]. I trust him."
Doncic on Jalen Brunson’s recent performance:
"He's playing out of his mind. He's playing amazing. ... He's obviously going to be well paid."
Finney-Smith on his extension:
"My momma worked at Church's [Chicken] my first three years in the NBA. Once I got the number, it was a done deal."
Jason Kidd on Doncic’s performance:
'He just read the defense and did everything he was supposed to do tonight."
Kidd on not having a second star:
"It could be a team that we have no second star. We've seen teams like that that win championships. ... In 2011 it was Dirk and we were a bunch of burgers."
On Saturday night, the Mavericks will travel back to Los Angeles to face the Clippers once again.
