Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Mavericks' Luka Doncic shines in second game back from injury

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Dec 3, 2024 11:56 PM ET

After a star performance in his first game back from injury, Luka Doncic shined once again on Tuesday in the Dallas Mavericks' 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Doncic scored 37 points, collected 12 rebounds and dished out four assists. He was active defensively as well, picking up four steals, tied for the most he's had in a game this season.

37 points, 12 boards for @luka7doncic... and an 18-5 closing @dallasmavs run puts them in the driver's seat for the Wild Card out West! #EmiratesNBACup pic.twitter.com/ZdVPjmJ2eK
— NBA (@NBA) December 4, 2024

Luka's Mavericks outscored Memphis 39-21 in the fourth quarter to secure the comeback victory.

The win for the Mavericks secured the wild-card Spot in the Western Conference side of the NBA Cup. Dallas's point differential of +46 was higher than that of Phoenix's +30, therefore securing the spot.

Dallas will play the Golden State Warriors in the next round of NBA Cup play.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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