Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 54 points as the Dallas Mavericks (50-30) clinched a decisive 111-92 victory over the Miami Heat (44-36) on Wednesday night.
Doncic led the charge with 29 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, while Irving contributed 25 points to secure the Southwest Division title for the Mavericks.
Derrick Jones Jr., P.J. Washington, and Daniel Gafford contributed 12 points each for the Mavericks.
The win marks Dallas’ 16th victory in their last 18 games, solidifying their form as they head into the playoffs. With the Southwest Division title secured, the Mavericks are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Irving also achieved a personal milestone, clinching a $1 million bonus as Dallas reached the 50-win mark and he appeared in at least 50 games throughout the season.
Tyler Herro led the scoring for the Heat with 21 points, supported by Kevin Love’s double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds.
However, Miami’s efforts were not enough to overcome the Mavericks’ dominance, leaving them with a challenging path in the upcoming play-in tournament.
Despite the home-court advantage, Miami struggled to contain Dallas’ offensive firepower, falling behind by as many as 25 points in the first half.
