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[Saba Sports News] In a spectacular Christmas Day performance against the Phoenix Suns, Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-114 victory with an impressive stat line of 50 points, 6 rebounds, 15 assists, 4 steals, and 3 blocks. Post-game, Doncic expressed his enjoyment of playing in front of challenging crowds like Phoenix’s. He finds it thrilling, especially when his successful shots silence the entire arena.
Despite being booed during warmups and throughout the game, Doncic remained unfazed, effectively handling both double-teams and single coverage by the Suns’ defense. His outstanding play included shooting 15-25 from the field, 8-16 from three-point range, and making all 12 of his free throws.
Doncic’s performance against the Suns has been consistently strong, with career averages of 27.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. Although his regular-season record against them is 6-11, he has won three of the last four games, including a memorable Game 7 playoff victory last year that intensified the rivalry.
The boos in Phoenix seem to fuel Doncic’s competitive fire, and he appears to thrive as the perceived adversary. Notably, at just 24 years old, Doncic has also made NBA history by becoming the fastest active player to reach 10,000 points, achieving this in his 358th game, a milestone surpassed in fewer games by only a select few legends.