SACRAMENTO — Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving debuted as the Mavericks’ new All-Star duo Saturday night in Dallas’ 133-128 overtime loss against the Kings. Doncic...
“For the first time for those guys to play minutes together, I thought it was really, really good,” coach Jason Kidd said. “It was just natural, nothing forced.
When they split, Doncic often rotated with rookie Jaden Hardy as a second ball-handling option, while Irving and third-year wing Josh Green’s minutes overlapped often. Often self-deprecating about his athleticism, Doncic’s methodical style didn’t keep the Mavericks from establishing a quicker pace throughout the contest.
That’s one area Doncic said will improve as they build rapport and unspoken understanding in crucial moments.
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