Luka Doncic has been on a hot streak lately and his freight train is not slowing any time soon. After capping an exceptional month of February with his individual brilliance, the Mavs guard has yet again gone viral with his latest magic moment.
Despite not matching his usual high standards on the score sheet, Doncic reminded everyone why he is one of the best passers of the modern era. His moment of brilliance against the Spurs on Tuesday could even put Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to shame.
WATCH: Luka Doncic astonishes with amazing alley-oop
After smashing records and earning heaps of praise from NBA greats, Luka Doncic has amazed the onlookers by registering yet another triple-double along with a brilliant alley-oop that became the talk of the town.
The Dallas Mavericks guard threw a flawless pass on Tuesday night when they faced the San Antonio Spurs that was turned into a perfect basket by Derrick Jones Jr. Doncic threw a marvelous lob from the free throw line to the opposite end knowing where Derrick was, who made no mistake in jumping and pushing the ball through the rim.
LUKA DONCIC WITH THE UNBELIEVABLE LOB TO DERRICK JONES JR. 🔥🔥🔥
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) March 20, 2024
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During the first quarter, Doncic picked up the ball in his own half and then Luka produced a moment of Magic. The Slovenian threw the ball upwards in a flat trajectory as time stood still with Victor Wembanyama looking above his head in despair.
The game ended in favor of the Mavs who won by 113-107. Doncic contributed 18 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out 16 assists marking his 18th triple-double this season and securing his 3rd spot in the list behind his friend Nikola Jokic (21) and Domantas Sabonis (23).
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Despite having no major accolades to his name following his rookie year, the Mavs center has performed phenomenally striving for the best outcomes which earned him a spot in the MVP contenders list. Apart from being an outstanding scorer, Doncic showcased his playmaking abilities and vision with his alley-oop.
NBA Fans react to Luka Doncic’s outrageous pass
Luka Doncic’s impressive pass to the opposite side of the court did not take long to circulate among the NBA community who failed to hold themselves back from reacting on social media to the masterclass throw. Here’s what the fans had to say on X (formerly known as Twitter):
A fan wrote, “He’s the MVP… and it isn’t remotely close.” Although Doncic is currently on the fifth spot on the list, this fan is convinced that he is the most valuable player this season.
He's the MVP… and it isn't remotely close.
— Ben (@HowUBenFeller) March 20, 2024
Another fan, mesmerized by the two players involved in the pass, commented, “Wow, what an incredible play! Doncic’s vision and Jones Jr.’s athleticism make them an unstoppable duo on the court.”
Wow, what an incredible play! Doncic's vision and Jones Jr.'s athleticism make them an unstoppable duo on the court.
— Machi Ethaniel (@MachiEthaniel) March 20, 2024
Someone wrote, “Nah man Luka is crazy” amazed by the picture-perfect pass.
Nah man Luka is crazy😂
— Boothe Bets (@BootheBets) March 20, 2024
While another fan wrote, “He is playing on different level this season. Like nothing can go wrong with him”.
He is playing on different level this season. Like nothing can go wrong with him
— SpidY (@spidy805) March 20, 2024
Acknowledging Luka’s exceptional basketball vision a fan commented, “Unreal vision”.
Unreal vision
— ۟ (@outthewaytre) March 20, 2024
With his never-ending highlight reel moments, fans and neutrals are sure to wait for Luka’s next magic moment.
Doncic is averaging 34.1 points, 9 rebounds, and 9.8 assists so far this season while the Mavericks sit in the 7th position in the Western table with a 40-29 record mentally preparing themselves for the NBA play-ins with the regular season about to end.