Luka Doncic Leads Mavericks to Easy Win Over Orlando

Luka Doncic put on an impressive performance with 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists as the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Orlando Magic 108-85 on Sunday. Doncic’s scoring spree included 14 points in the first quarter which helped the Mavericks establish a 30-22 lead. By halftime, Dallas had extended their advantage to 65-40 with Doncic contributing 25 points in the first half including five three-pointers. “It was real fun today,” Doncic said, praising the team’s defensive efforts and pace of play.

The Mavericks continued their dominance in the second half, pushing their lead to 82-52 after Doncic’s free throw in the third quarter, ultimately leading by as many as 33 points in the fourth. In addition to Luka Doncic, Daniel Gafford scored a season-high 18 points while Kyrie Irving added 17 and Dereck Lively II recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

For the Magic, this marked their third consecutive loss as they struggled from beyond the arc, making only eight of 41 three-point attempts. The team also missed All-Star forward Paolo Banchero, who is out for at least four weeks due to an abdominal injury. In other NBA action, the Detroit Pistons rebounded from a significant loss to the New York Knicks, securing a 106-92 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 19 points contributing to a balanced attack where all five starters scored in double figures for the first time this season. Meanwhile, in New Orleans, the Atlanta Hawks triumphed over the injury-plagued Pelicans 126-111.

Jalen Johnson scored 29 points while Trae Young added 23 points and 12 assists. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with a game-high 32 points but could not prevent the team’s first home defeat of the season.