Published 15:11 IST, December 2nd 2019

Luka Doncic humiliates LeBron James with signature step-back 3-pointer, crowd goes berserk

Luka Doncic who produced a masterclass performance scored 21 points out of 27 in the second half. Apart from scoring he also had his highlight moment vs James.

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Dallas Mavericks stopped Los Angeles Lakers 10-game winning streak at Staples Centre on Monday as y beat LeBron James side 114-100. Luka Doncic had a big night in front of Lakers crowd as he put in yet ar monster performance as he finished just shy of a triple-double. Doncic fell one rebound short of triple-double finishing with 27 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, as visiting Mavericks avenged ir 110-119 overtime loss to Lakers one month ago.

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NBA: Luka Doncic schools LeBron James with step-back 3-pointer

Doncic, who produced a masterclass performance, scored 21 points out of 27 in second half. Apart from scoring he also had his highlight moment against LeBron James in Q3. Mavericks point guard hit a step-back 3-pointer right on face of four-time MVP.

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For Mavericks, Delon Wright added 17 points and nine assists off bench, while Dwight Powell, Kristaps Porzingis and Justin Jackson chipped with 15 points apiece.

Anthony Davis top-scored for Lakers with 27 points and 10 boards. LeBron James finished night with 25 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and four steals. Apart from James and Davis, Alex Caruso was only or Laker to reach double figures in points, finishing with 10 points.

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Mavericks are w tied with Houston Rockers for fourth-best record in West at 13-6. Meanwhile, Lakers are still on top of conference standings with 17 wins and three losses.

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season series between Lakers and Mavericks are currently tied at one game apiece, with each team earning a win against or’s home floor.

Also Read: Luka Doncic Downplays Comparisons With Houston Rockets' James Harden As Mavericks Win

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12:27 IST, December 2nd 2019