Luka Doncic is the GOAT: NBA world heaps praise on Mavs star's game-winner vs Clippers

Following his triple-double performance and game-winning OT three-pointer, Luka Doncic was highlight of NBA Twitter on Sunday (Monday IST). Los Angeles Clippers had a one-point lead over Dallas Mavericks with 3.7 seconds left in overtime. This is when Doncic decided to shoot game-winning three-pointer, a shot that was celebrated in wild fashion by his teammates post-game. 

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Mavs vs Clippers highlights: Luka Doncic game-winner leads Mavs to Game 4 victory vs Clippers

Mavericks were trailing by 21 at one point during game, but went on to dominate second half, pushing Playoffs Round 1 Game 4 to overtime and levelling series 2-2. Mavericks last won Game 2, where Doncic scored 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. During this game, 21-year-old Slovenian scored 43 points, 17 rebounds and 13 assists in 46 minutes – his second straight playoffs triple-double.

In a postgame interview, Doncic described it as "one of best feelings" he has ever had as a player. He spoke about Clippers and Mavericks playoffs series, stating that one should be here if y do believe. "We've believed from beginning, and w we're tied 2-2," Doncic added. Before Game 4, Doncic's status was t confirmed after he sprained his ankle in Game 3. However, Doncic made it to starting lineup with Kristaps Prozingis being ruled out with right knee soreness. Mavericks and Clippers will next face each or on Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 PM EST (Wednesday, August 26, 6:30 AM IST). 

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While Mavericks celebrated Doncic's win with celebratory water soaking in locker room, fans and NBA stars took to Twitter to heap praise on Doncic's game-winner. Doncic fans dubbed him 'GOAT' while celebrating team tying series 2-2. NBA icons like LeBron James, Steph Curry and Trae Young were also left in awe of Doncic's shot on Twitter. 

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Mavs vs Clippers highlights: NBA world reacts to Luka Doncic game-winner

Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points for Clippers, while Lou Williams posted a team-high 36 points off bench. With Porzingis sidelined, Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr scored 25 and 21 points respectively for Mavericks. Paul George, on or hand, struggled to shoot as he went 3-of-14 from field and finished with 9 points while shooting 29% in Round 1 series. While talking to reporters, Paul George agreed that if he made shots, series would be different. "Give m credit, y're playing well. Luka's playing phemenal, " Goerge added. Doncic, who has been breaking records this entire season, has w joined Charles Barkley and Oscar Robertson as only players to have scored a 40-15-10 during a playoff game. 

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(Im credits: AP)