Mavericks' Luka Doncic dominates Warriors

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) gestures after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Chase Center. Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Luka Doncic's incredible performance leads Mavericks past Warriors

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Dec 15, 2024 11:22 PM ET

Luka Doncic remains one of the most gifted and talented players in the NBA.

He proved that once again on Sunday with a 40-point triple-double in the Mavericks' 143-133 victory over the Golden State Warriors.

DUB. MAVS WIN!!!@Chime // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/v2v1ghHu95
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 16, 2024

Doncic was phenomenal, finishing with 45 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. He did it all on 16-of-23 shooting (6-of-11 3PT) and had already secured a triple-double through 26 minutes of game time.

Doncic wasn't the only story, as Klay Thompson had an excellent game against his former team. Thompson made 7-of-11 3PT and scored 29 points, which was good for his season high.

Luka Doncic tonight:

45 PTS
11 REB
13 AST
6 3PM
3 STL

First player in NBA history to reach these numbers or better in a single game pic.twitter.com/shTBgFiWZQ
— Real Sports (@realapp_) December 16, 2024

The three-headed monster of Doncic, Thompson and Kyrie Irving combined for 95 of the Mavericks' 143 points.

Golden State had four players with 20+ points. Andrew Wiggins led that group with 29 points. Stephen Curry (26 points), Draymond Green (21 points off the bench) and Jonathan Kuminga (20 points) were the other three Warriors in double figures.

The 21 points for Green were a season-high for him, and Kuminga's 20-point game was his third straight.

Andrew Wiggins tonight:

29 PTS
3 REB
4 AST
6 3PM
68% TS

Balled out.

via @statmuse pic.twitter.com/2LJGwjiq42
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) December 16, 2024

The Mavericks improved to 17-9 on the season with the win, and Golden State fell to 14-11 with the loss.

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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