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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena on December 23, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 106-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 23: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena on December 23, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 106-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has had a dominating season so far. He has been consistently shouldering the Mavericks’ offense averaging 34.2 points. The 23-year-old recently made a record-breaking triple-double with 60 points, 21 assists, and 10 rebounds against the New York Knicks. Though the fans are loving his impressive performance this season, Doncic’s freak accident during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers startled many NBA fans. Following the incident, the NBA Twitter swarmed in with reactions.
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During the third quarter of the Tuesday night game between the Mavericks and the Clippers, Doncic stunned the fans with a massive fall into the stands.
Luka Doncic scares the fans
When Luka Doncic tried to gather a loose ball after a shot by the Clippers guard Terence Mann, he stumbled and fell over into the stands. Luka Magic lost his balance on the court and took a somersault to avoid hitting the fans in the front row, eventually, he had a bad fall in front of the second row. Doncic eventually got off the floor and enquired about the safety of the fans in the second row. He later returned to the hardwood to resume the action.
However, NBA Twitter was flooded in with reactions after the incident. Some fans enquired about the well-being of the spectators and Doncic while some trolled the star for his fall. Following are some reactions from NBA Twitter:
Bro. That was the longest fall ever 😂
— Sneaker Shouts™ (@SneakerShouts) January 11, 2023
Little dramatic don’t ya think?
— ZaxSays (@Zax_Says) January 11, 2023
Luka got cooked pic.twitter.com/qwRTErzIcf
— joe the PrOpHeT (@limpblazer) January 11, 2023
Thoughts and Prayers? pic.twitter.com/8MDqVM1QVB
— McKenley (@kenley_mck) January 11, 2023
So extra pic.twitter.com/gdQjmSiJ4Q
— Honolulu Sooner (@MeersJared) January 11, 2023
How’s this dude so unathletic but carve up the nba every night 😂
— zip file (@taxtherichjklol) January 11, 2023
I guess we better start praying pic.twitter.com/8wTYQi3EsC
— J3BEATS (@j3_beats) January 11, 2023
The Mavericks lost the game to the Clippers (113-101). However, Luka Doncic continued his prime form as he scored 43 points with 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Most Notably, he has three 50+ scores in his last nine games. Currently, the Mavs are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 23-19 record.
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Will Luka Doncic will continue his good form till the end of the season? Will he lead the Mavericks to the NBA Championship this season? Let us know in the comments.
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