Luka Doncic silences critics with dominant performance
After enduring a wave of media criticism following Game 1, Luka Doncic stepped onto the court with something to prove-and he delivered. The Dallas Mavericks guard responded to accusations of selfish play with a performance that was both strategic and explosive, leading his team to a 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and tying the series at 1-1.In Game 1, Doncic was scrutinized for recording only one assist, with ESPN's Dave McMenamin suggesting his style was hurting team chemistry. Luka didn't shy away from the commentary, admitting, "Obviously, 1 assist is not good enough." But in Game 2, he flipped the script entirely, racking up 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists-a near triple-double that told a different story.Luka Doncic imitates Steph Curry celebration and the Lakers bench demands explanationsOwning the game from the opening tipDoncic made an early statement […]
