Another 30-point game by Doncic leads Mavericks past Jazz – Cache Valley Daily
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic. (77) looks to the hoop as Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, right, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points, his seventh consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, reserve Christian Wood added 17 of his 21 in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 103-100 on Wednesday night. Doncic also had 11 assists while becoming the third NBA player to score 30 or more points in his team’s first seven games of the season, the first since Wilt Chamberlain in 1962-63. When asked to reflect on the streak, Doncic rubbed his beard and hesitated before answering. “I don’t know. I’m trying to win games,” Doncic said. “The player that scores more, you’re going to win the game. I think today was one of the best games that I’ve played. Not forcing a lot. Sharing the ball. “I always hear Wilt Chamberlain, so he’s always there. It’s great. I just wished to play in the NBA. This is really a dream for me. Couldn’t be happier just to