Luka Doncic recorded his second consecutive triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Toronto Raptors 125-118 on Saturday. This marked the Mavericks’ seventh straight win, improving their record to 16-8.
Kyrie Irving contributed 29 points, hitting six three-pointers, while Klay Thompson added 20 points, helping Dallas maintain the NBA’s longest active winning streak.
Doncic’s triple-double moved him into sole possession of seventh place on the all-time list, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden with his 79th career triple-double.
The Mavericks built a 24-point lead in the first half, fueled by Doncic’s 15 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. He capped the half with a buzzer-beating 35-foot three-pointer, giving Dallas a commanding 70-54 lead at the break.
Irving was pivotal in the first quarter, scoring 14 of Dallas’ final 17 points. Doncic secured his triple-double late in the third quarter with a defensive rebound, further solidifying his impact.
Toronto’s Scottie Barnes delivered an impressive performance with 19 points and a career-high 14 assists. Gradey Dick led the Raptors with 27 points, while Jakob Poeltl returned from illness to contribute 20 points and seven rebounds.
The Raptors, trailing by 24, cut the deficit to five points late in the fourth quarter on a three-pointer by Dick. However, key reviews of a goaltending call and a defensive foul went in Dallas’ favor, halting Toronto’s momentum.
Dallas displayed sharp shooting from beyond the arc, with Doncic and Irving combining for 12 of the team’s 17 three-pointers. Doncic went 6-for-13, while Irving was 6-for-9.
On the defensive end, the Mavericks benefited from strong rebounding efforts, with Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford contributing 12 combined boards. The bench provided additional support, with Spencer Dinwiddie scoring 11 points and Kelly Olynyk adding 13 for Toronto in his return from a back injury.
This win further solidifies the Mavericks’ position as one of the league’s most consistent teams. Toronto, now 7-17, continues to struggle despite promising individual performances from young talents like Barnes and Dick.
