Luka Doncic showcased his expertise with 18 factors, six assists, and 5 rebounds throughout the first half, however regardless of his efforts, the Dallas Mavericks couldn’t safe a victory in opposition to the Minnesota Timberwolves, shedding 94-104 in the second NBA preseason recreation held in Abu Dhabi.
In the Timberwolves’ camp, Karl Anthony-Towns and Naz Reid contributed 14 factors every to safe the win.
This recreation marked the Mavericks’ ultimate match earlier than their journey to Spain, the place they’re set to face Real Madrid, Luka’s former crew.
Luka, a Slovenian famous person, started his basketball journey with Real Madrid at the age of 13, the place he shortly rose to prominence as a teenage phenomenon.
He performed a pivotal function in main the crew to victory in the 2018 EuroLeague championship, incomes each the championship and MVP titles. Subsequently, he made the transition to the NBA.
Looking forward, the Mavericks will face Real Madrid, and it’ll undoubtedly be a major matchup for Doncic, returning to the crew the place his exceptional journey began.
Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Abu Dhabi
Next cease for the Mavs is the recreation in opposition to Real Madrid on a particular evening for Doncic vs. his former membershiphttps://t.co/r9S9aVHh4Z
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) October 7, 2023
