The San Antonio Spurs made a 21-12 run early in the second quarter, reducing the Dallas Mavericks' 12-point lead down to 2. However, by halftime, the Mavericks were ahead 72-66, bolstered by a 40-point first quarter with Luka Dončić scoring 17 of those points. Dončić continued his stellar performance, ending the third quarter with 39 points, 10 assists, and 12 rebounds, achieving his 36th career 30-point triple-double, moving past James Harden for the fourth-most in NBA history. The Mavericks extended their lead to 117-86 after the third quarter, with six players reaching double figures in scoring. Spurs' Jeremy Sochan tied his career-high with 4 made 3s, leading his team with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists by the end of the third, despite the Spurs playing without Wemby for the third time this season.
3Q: Mavs by 31. DAL puts 45 on the scoreboard in the quarter, while holding SA to 20. Sochan 20 pts Keldon 16 pts Branham 12 pts Collins 11 pts Luka 39 pts 6 other Mavs players with double figures scoring games DAL winning 2s, 3s, and FT line
It's Doncic's 36th career 30-point triple-double, surpassing James Harden for the fourth-most 30-point triple doubles in NBA history.
Sochan enters the final frame leading the Spurs with 20 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Doncic is 1 point away from becoming the 2nd player to drop at least 40 on the Spurs in the last 3 games. Lillard had 40 to lead the Bucks to a 132-119 win on Tuesday. Doncic also has 10 assists and 12 rebounds for a triple double. Mavs lead 117-86 after 3Q.
Luka with another triple double: 39 points, 10 assists, 12 rebounds. Mavericks up 117-86 after three. Would expect that Luka's night is done.
With 39 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists late in Q3, Luka Dončić has recorded his 36th career 30-point triple-double, surpassing James Harden (35) for the fourth-most 30-point triple-doubles in NBA history. His six triple-doubles vs. SAS are his most against any one franchise. https://t.co/07T1K2WRvl
Mavs by 14, their largest lead of the game. DAL winning the 3Q early on. Statistically, this is the worst quarter for SA this season.
.@JeremySochan 3/3 from downtown at the half 🎯 https://t.co/SCzHVRoNa5
Playing for the 3rd time this season without Wemby, Spurs trail 72-66 at the half. Sochan leads the Spurs with 15 points on the strength of 3-of-3 shooting from deep. Branham has 10. Johnson has 11 off the bench after Pop started Julian Champagnie. Doncic has 25 for the Mavs.
Mavericks get 25 from Luka at halftime and lead 72-66. Spurs have 15 from Baylor product Jeremy Sochan. Luka now officially on 10K watch. Needs another 25 spot in the second half to reach it.
The Spurs are outscoring the Mavs 21-12 to begin the 2Q. Dallas' 12 point lead down to 2 Sochan with 15 points, including 3 made 3s, tying his career high in made 3s
The Spurs are outscoring the Mavs 21-12 to begin the 2Q. Dallas' 12 point lead down to 2 Sochan with 15 points, including 4 made 3s
1Q: Mavs by 11. DAL puts up a 40-point 1Q with Luka scoring 17 of those points Vassell/Sochan/Branham 7 pts each THJ 9 pts DJJ 8 pts Powell 6 pts DAL winning 2s, 3s, and FT line