DALLAS — Following his pregame warm-up, Luka Doncic always tries a shot close to the tunnel. Before Thursday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets, Doncic made a spectacular trick shot that ended up in the net.
Throughout his career, Doncic has made many successful trick shots. He appears to be attempting something new all the time and is a huge basketball fan. However, Doncic made one of his most memorable shots of the season on Thursday.
Doncic Luka hoping to guide the Mavericks to their third straight win.
The Mavs have a 3-1 record after Doncic’s strong start to the 2024–25 campaign. Naturally, Klay Thompson, Doncic’s new teammate, has made things easier. Kyrie Irving is still a superstar, too.
Luka had an average of 26.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game going into Thursday night’s matchup. Naturally, the sample size is limited to four games. Despite missing the entire preseason due to a calf ailment, Doncic is obviously ready to play.
At the moment, Doncic is possibly the best player in the NBA. He can constantly find open shots for himself or his teammates, making him a formidable offensive force. Luka is still getting better at the age of 25, which is undoubtedly a frightening prospect for opponents.
Luka also has a way of making things happen even when Doncic doesn’t have an open shot. His “Luka Magic,” which is his ability to leave spectators in disbelief after making an unlikely shot attempt, was on full display in his trick shot prior to Thursday’s game. Doncic has made a number of incredible shots throughout games, and Thursday’s game against the Rockets could be another one.
As the 2-2 Rockets attempt to shock the 3-1 Mavericks in Dallas, the game is expected to be a competitive one. Mavs anticipate winning, they are aware that the Rockets have a lot of upset potential.