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The Dallas Mavericks desperately want Luka Dončić again of their lineup.
The Mavericks, who entered the night fourth within the Western Convention, suffered a lopsided 110-99 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday on the Toyota Middle in Houston.
Dallas dropped to 20-14, enduring its third consecutive loss, whereas the Rockets improved to 22-11, steering away from a possible three-game skid.
The Mavericks have struggled with out Luka Dončić, going 1-3 for the reason that star guard suffered a left calf pressure throughout their 105-99 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 25.
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Luka Doncic went again to the locker room after an obvious damage on this play. pic.twitter.com/R8xlcLdeHQ
Followers voiced their issues in regards to the Mavericks’ efficiency as they anxiously await Luka Dončić’s return:
HEADBAND LUKA @Headbandlukaa
Mavs followers ought to brace themselves for an unsightly January. We’d go on a protracted dropping streak.
MFFL NATION @NationMffl
I got here into this season so excited to observe Dallas Mavericks common season basketball, however the basketball god’s simply don’t love us in anyway.
All of those accidents are so annoying.
StepSnort @StepSnort
“The Mavs are higher with out Luka Doncic” individuals, the place tf are you now?
Will🍻 @tottswill
Why would you care about beating a staff with no Luka Doncic on it? And once more early season Mavs had been horrible you’ll be able to rely that recreation but it surely would not be something like that if Luka was taking part in, this recreation needs to be a 25 level blowout rn
Klay Thompson completed the evening with 16 factors, 5 rebounds and one steal whereas capturing 4-of-8 from past the arc within the loss. Kyrie Irving added 16 factors, seven rebounds, two assists and three steals.
On the opposite facet, Dillon Brooks, posted 19 factors and 6 rebounds whereas Jalen Inexperienced added 22 factors, 5 rebounds and one steal within the victory.
Dallas Mavericks @dallasmavs
Klay doin’ Klay tings 🪣
Thompson started his scoring spree with a 24-foot three-pointer assisted by P.J. Washington, rapidly adopted by a 25-foot three-pointer, giving him an early six factors within the first quarter.
Brooks had a quiet first half, capturing 3-of-6 from the sphere, as Houston took a 61-52 lead into halftime.
Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
the bump & the bucket 🪣 pic.twitter.com/uow2GFGSnJ
Regardless of Dallas narrowing the deficit within the third quarter with 23 factors to deliver the rating to 89-75, it was not sufficient to make a significant dent in Houston’s commanding lead.
The Mavericks will look to bounce again once they tackle the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) on Friday.
