Dallas Mavericks Team Highlights vs Atlanta Hawks

Full Game Recap and Analysis

Highlights:

* Luka Doncic scored a franchise-record 73 points, tied for the fourth-most in NBA history. * The Mavericks won 133-128 in overtime. * Dorian Finney-Smith added 22 points and 10 rebounds. * Jalen Brunson had 21 points and 8 assists.

Play-by-Play:

The Mavericks started the game strong, taking an early lead that they would hold for most of the first half. Doncic was unstoppable, scoring 25 points in the first quarter alone. The Hawks managed to close the gap in the second quarter, but the Mavericks still went into halftime with a 65-58 lead. The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets. The Hawks tied the game with less than a minute remaining in regulation, sending the game into overtime. In overtime, the Mavericks took control of the game. Doncic continued to score at will, and the Mavericks' defense held the Hawks to just 11 points. The Mavericks won the game 133-128.

Post-Game Analysis:

The Mavericks' win was a huge statement. They showed that they are a contender in the Western Conference, even without Kristaps Porzingis. Doncic is playing at an MVP level, and the rest of the team is stepping up around him. The Hawks are a talented team, but they were no match for the Mavericks on this night. Trae Young had a quiet game by his standards, and the Hawks' defense was unable to stop Doncic. The Mavericks will look to build on this win as they continue their playoff push. They have a tough schedule ahead of them, but they have shown that they can compete with anyone in the league.