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TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Facility in Tarrytown, New York. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Phoenix Suns on the road (100-121). Devin Booker led the winners in scoring with 35 points, on shooting 6-of-10 from the 3-point range. He also made 7 assists. The No. 1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton, added 18 points and 10 rebounds.

On the other hand, Luka Doncic in 32 minutes of action posted 10 points, grabbed 8 boards and made 4 assists. The 19-year-old Slovenian prodigy struggled with his shooting – just 5-of-15 from the field in his debut with the team. Dwight Powell with 16 points was the Mavericks top scorer.